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You Smell Good Enough To Eat

Posted on November 12, 2010 | 42 comments

I love chocolate. I don’t eat it often, but there’s something about the smell of it that can really drive me wild. I’ve used chocolate body washes and even chocolate soap, but I had never tried a chocolate body oil. So when I saw the Sweet Beauty Chocolate Body Oil available from Babeland.com to review, I was eager to give it a try.

Sweet Beauty Chocolate Oil is a chocolate massage and body oil. It comes in a 4 ounce pump top bottle. The ingredients are all natural, and this oil is also paraben and preservative free with no artificial fragrance or color. It’s made with grape seed oil, shea oil, cupuacu butter and babassu sead oil infused with organic Fair Trade cocoa and nibs, cocoa absolute, natural flavor oil, vitamin E, rosemary extract and vanilla planifolia.

Since it is all natural, Sweet Beauty Chocolate Oil needs to be stored in a dark and cool place and has a 6 month shelf life. So don’t horde it, use it!

The pump top is lockable. To open it, simply twist it clockwise 1/4 turn (both open and closed directions are indicated on the top). The oil is easy to dispense. It is runny, so make sure you’ve got the pump in position before pressing down, as the oil may run everywhere.

The scent of this oil is heavenly – it’s a luscious chocolate scent that lingers after it’s rubbed in. Even though Sweet Beauty Chocolate Oil contains cocoa, it’s virtually colorless. The oil isn’t greasy, and absorbs well into the skin. Once absorbed, your skin will feel smooth and sleek to the touch. In no time, you’ll find yourself smelling good enough to eat! While you’ll smell divine, however, you won’t taste chocolaty. The oil has a very light, very faint chocolate flavor, but licking it on your skin is just like licking oil. It’s not unpleasant, but it’s not good, either.

So, Did it Work? I like that this has a pump top, but a word of caution – make sure you don’t tip the bottle or touch the top to anything. The oil will linger in the applicator and will oil whatever it comes in contact with.

For a massage of any length, this oil absorbed much too quickly for me, causing frequent reapplication. For a short, oil-up massage, it worked just fine. I certainly smelled good after being covered with this oil, though, and it really left my skin feeling soft and smooth. My husband loved how I smelled, particularly while rubbing the oil in. The scent lessened once it was absorbed, but he could still smell it on me after quite some time. I could smell it too, and had a hard time not sniffing at my arms and dreaming of chocolate.

If you like chocolate, this is a fun oil to try, and you won’t have any trouble using the 4 ounces before 6 months is up. You’ll likely run out sooner.

Thank you to Babeland.com for sending this to me to review! If you’d like to experience the decadence of Sweet Beauty Chocolate Oil, you can get yours at Babeland.com by clicking on the widget below.


This product was provided to me for free in exchange for an honest review. This review is in compliance with the FTC guidelines.

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Honest, I’ve Been Good!

Posted on November 10, 2010 | 4 comments

Dear Santa,

I have been a good girl this year.  Really I have.  Maybe not good in the traditional sense, but good all the same.  I’ve been looking through Babeland’s Sexy Holiday Gift Guides, and here’s what I’d love to have:

The Jimmyjane Eternity  Have you seen this one Santa?  It’s beautiful, it’s 24k gold, and even has diamonds!  I’ll give you an extra special present if you leave this one under my tree.

The Jimmyjane Form 3  It has such a cool design, and it’s rechargeable to boot.  You’d make me very happy with this one!

The Lelo Siri  I do have a thing for clit vibes, Santa, and the Siri looks like so much fun!

The Jimmyjane Afterglow Sampler Set  Bourbon, Gingersnap, Grapefruit, Dark Vanilla, Pink Lotus, and Cucumber Water scents?  I’d be in heaven getting or giving massages with these.

Who am I kidding, Santa, I want everything in the Sexy Holiday Gift Guides from Babeland!

I hope you’ll put me on your Nice List, but if being on your Naughty List will give me more of a chance, I’d be happy to oblige!

Sammi

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Bunny, Bullet, Battery, Babelube : Blast!

Posted on October 12, 2010 | 36 comments

Kits can be a lot of fun, particularly when they’re small in size and big in function. They’re great to travel with or toss in your purse for when the moment is right. I loved the name of this kit, so I had to request it this month from Babeland.com to review.

The Orgasm in a Box for Her contains an assortment of products to use for an orgasmic experience. The Box is small at 4”x4”, and it’s white with a pink cardboard “ribbon” around it. and Inside, wrapped in pink tissue paper, is everything you’ll need to add some spice to your night (your contents may vary slightly): a Babeland branded bullet vibrator, bullet sleeve, 2 AA batteries, and 4 small samples of lubricant.

The bullet vibrator is black, and stamped with Babeland’s logo on the front. It’s a standard corded silver bullet, with 30” cord. The controller has a heart slider to control the intensity. The battery compartment lid is hinged to the toy, and the compartment holds 2 AA batteries, with the direction clearly labeled. The vibrations are fairly strong and buzzy. It’s a bit loud, but no one will hear it if you’ve got some music on. The batteries are included in the box, so you don’t have to hunt around for any. It’s easy to clean with some soap and water, but be careful not to get water in the bullet end or on the battery pack, as this isn’t waterproof.

To go with the bullet is a bunny sleeve. The sleeve is purple, and made of skin safe elastomer. It’s a bit squishy but not too tacky, and it’s also odorless and phthalates-free. The bunny is about 3 1/2″ long, with separated ears to tease and tickle your clit. The sleeve is easy to place on the bullet and also to remove, and it transmits the bullet vibrations into the ears and head effectively, particularly on high. They really move about, and are a lot of fun. This sleeve is easy to clean with soap and water.

The included blister packs contain BabeLube, a waterbased lubricant that’s non-irritating and slick without being sticky. These packets can be used with the bullet and bunny, or you can use them in other ways with your partner.

So, Did It Work? This is a simple, yet fun kit, and I love that the batteries are included. I’ve found that keeping a bullet vibe handy is always a good plan, and this bullet is strong enough to get me to orgasm, although it takes me a while. I love the bunny sleeve! The ears really get going, and they don’t stop dead when you apply pressure but instead continue to flick about. I didn’t find I really needed the lubricant with the bullet, but I used it with my husband and it worked well and lasted a decent amount of time. I thought it tasted a bit bitter, but my husband didn’t particularly notice. This is a great kit for a gift, and also great to have stashed away for yourself.

Thank you to Babeland.com for sending this to me for free to review! If you’d like to get your own Orgasm in a Box, you can pick one up at Babeland.com by clicking on the button below.



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You’ll Find a Cove for This Pirate Vibe!

Posted on October 10, 2010 | Comments Off on You’ll Find a Cove for This Pirate Vibe!

There’s just something about pirates that oozes sex, whether on the screen or in books, and makes pirate themed toys appealing.  It’s also fun to play dress up in a wench outfit with my partner and get into the whole scene.  While I still haven’t seen Digital Playground’s Pirates, I have tried several of their themed toys, including the Pirates Pendant Vibrator and Katsuni’s Revenge of the Sea.    Janine’s Pirate’s Cove vibrator looked like it would be another fun one, so I was happy to receive this from Babeland.com to review.

Janine’s Pirate’s Cove vibrator comes in a in a clear plastic box attached to a large plastic background.  A picture of Janine from the movie Pirates is on the background on the front, while the back contains some product info and suggestions for other Pirates-themed toys.  Inside the box is the vibrator and a black satin drawstring bag (lined in pink) for storage.
This is a traditional vibrator.  It looks saucy and ribald inside the box, and even more fun when you’ve got it in your hand.   It’s substantial, and at 8” long with 6 1/2″ insertable, weighs more than it appears to.  It’s also wider than many traditional vibrators.  The tapered tip widens to 1 1/4″ before filling out to about 1 1/2″ towards the base.  The tip has a dimple on the top, but it doesn’t affect the use.  This vibrator is meant for clitoral stimulation or vaginal insertion, but it shouldn’t be used anally due to the lack of a flared base.
The surface of the Pirate’s Cove is velvety smooth, with no drag.  All over the shaft, with the exception of the tip, are pirate-themed designs reminiscent of tattoos: flowers, skull and crossbones, fish, swords, stars, and anchors.  These designs are all fun and bright, and aren’t raised from the surface.
The base of this vibrator is black, decorated with 2 rows of clear rhinestones.   It unscrews to reveal the battery compartment, which holds 2 C (yes, C) batteries.  Battery direction is labeled with a piece of paper inside the compartment.  While this paper can be removed, I’d advise against it – it helps keep the batteries from rattling and dampens the noise.  An O-ring is present under the threads, but the box advises that this toy is splashproof and not waterproof.
The bottom of the base is rounded, and a clear button with the number 5 is in the center.  This button allows you to cycle through the five functions of the Pirate’s Cove, and also turns it off.  The functions for this vibrator are:
–       low and steady
–       medium and steady
–       high and steady
–       fast pulses
–       2 short and 1 long pulse (repeats)
The vibrations are strongest in the tip, but they can be felt nicely down the shaft.  They’re more throbby than buzzy and feel good.  This vibrator is not terribly loud when used internally.
The Pirate’s Cove is made of ABS plastic, so it’s phthalates-free and easy to clean.  It should  be washed both before and after use with antibacterial soap and water and dried with a soft towel.  It is splashproof, but care should be taken not to submerge this vibrator so water doesn’t get into the battery compartment.  Water-based and silicone lubricants are both safe to use, although you won’t need a lot to get this one slick and ready to insert.  After use, this vibe can be stored in the provided pouch.
So, Did It Work?  Overall, I like the Pirate’s Cove.  While the C batteries don’t give it quite the punch I was expecting, they do provide enough power that I can have an orgasm.  The taper of the tip works well for clitoral stimulation, and I like using this internally because the vibrations are throbby.  I like how this has five different settings (although I could do with just the high and steady and the patterns) and the patterns make this fun to use.    Plus, I love the look of this toy and the size of it for a traditional vibrator.
The button on the bottom is a bit too easy to press for me if I really get going, and I have to remember to keep my hands on the side of the base.  My husband had this problem too, as his palm kept hitting the button when he’d thrust this into me.  Sometimes surprise pattern and intensity changes can be fun, but if I’m anywhere close to orgasm, I prefer them to stay the same (usually on the high vibration setting).   As long as we remembered to keep fingers and palms away from the bottom, we didn’t have too much trouble.
I do wish that this was waterproof, and it seems that pirate toys should be.  I’d love to take this in the tub, but it’d end up in Davy Jones’s locker and I’d be unhappy.
Thank you to Babeland.com for sending this to me for free to review!  If you like pirates and would like to give the Pirate’s Cove a shot, you can get yours at Babeland.com . 

This product was provided to me for free in exchange for an unbiased review.  This review is in compliance with the FTC guidelines.

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From Addiction (Vibrators) to Zippers, and Everything In Between

Posted on September 24, 2010 | 2 comments

Sex Toys 101 (A Playfully Uninhibited Guide) is quite a read. Published in 2003, this informative book is written by Rachel Venning and Claire Cavanah, the founders of Toys in Babeland (which later became just Babeland). Rachel and Claire have had their work featured in Glamour and Maxim magazines as well as on the Learning Channel and HBO. They have physical stores located in New York and Seattle, as well as an online presence at Babeland.com . The signature workshop the two are known for is Sex Toys 101, hence the book’s title.

The book is 8”x8” (although not “square”), and its 176 pages set in easy-to-read type are chock-full of tips, tricks, and information for both women and men. Although dated in some of the products it doesn’t feature, this is a very useful guide to help you choose and use toys, and some of the toys inside have definitely weathered the test of time.

The book’s cover is glossy and red, with different toys on the front. It looks playful and fun from the cover, and indeed, the inside information is lively and informative, yet never dry or boring. The book is fully illustrated, with great pictures of every kind of toy under the sun.

Sex Toys 101 is divided into 10 chapters along with an introduction, index (particularly handy if you want to find information about a certain toy, act, or anything else), and resources. The introduction talks about how Toys in Babeland came to be, and how these women wanted to both give sex a good name and run stores that would be comfortable for women to shop in.

The chapters in Sex Toys 101 are colorful and all contain great pictures. Lots of pictures. They feature sidebar FAQs, tidbits and other information that go along well with the text. There is a lot of useful information here, well organized into:

1. Let’s Play Doctor: Sexual Anatomy
2. Sex on the Brain: Sexual Expression & Communication
3. What’s the Buzz? All About Vibrators
4. Gearing Up for Getting Down: Dildos and Strap-Ons
5. Butt, Butt, Butt : Anal Toys
6. The Mens Room: Toys for Boys
7. Lube Job: The Importance of Being Slippery
8. Prisoners of Love: Bondage and Domination
9. Love Me Tender (Not): Playing with Sensation
10. Keeping it Safe: Safety is Fun

While newer toys aren’t included, this guide has a plethora of good choices and a bounty of information about sex in general. This is a fun book to read and you’re sure to find answers to questions about these toys that you’ve had. Definitely recommended!

Thank you to Babeland for sending this to me to review! If you’d like to pick up a copy of Sex Toys 101  (and why wouldn’t you?), you can get yours at Babeland.com .


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