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I Wand You To Wand Me

Posted on February 15, 2014 | Comments Off on I Wand You To Wand Me

Now that February’s half over, spring must not be far behind! Regardless of the season, I love to masturbate, and my favorite way to climax is to stimulate my clit. This month, as part of Cal Exotics’ Sexpert program, I got the chance to review the Embrace Body Wand in exchange for this unbiased review.

wandboxThe Embrace Body Wand comes in a slipcovered black box. The outer cover has product information on the sides and back, as well as a picture of the wand in the color chosen (pink or grey) on the back. The box itself is sturdy, patterned black cardboard, and ideal to use for storage. Inside, the Body Wand and the USB charging cable rest in a foam bed, and a small instruction paper is included.

wandinboxThis silicone wand is almost 9” long overall, with two distinct ends. The rounded end is about 2 1/4″ wide and 1 3/4″ long, and is attached to a smaller, somewhat flexible neck. This neck is short, but it allows some movement of the head when pressing it against the clit. There’s a visible seam that runs up and over the head, but it isn’t noticeable during use. The other end, which would typically be the handle, is firm, with a gently tapered tip.

wandfullOn the body of this toy are two buttons on a silicone panel. These are surrounded by a silver plated ABS plastic area. The buttons control the motors in the wand. The Body Wand has two motors, one in each end, so you can use the end you prefer for stimulation. Both ends can be turned on at the same time, or independently of each other.

The wand comes partially charged, but should be fully charged before your first use. A full charge takes about 2 hours, and it will run about 90 minutes on a charge. The plug is long and narrow, and inserts into a small, silicone-covered hole below the buttons on the handle. Once it’s pressed firmly into the hole and plugged into your computer or a USB plug adapter, the wand’s buttons will flash with a white glow behind them to indicate the wand is charging. The lights will glow steady when fully charged.

wandchargingTo turn on the desired end, simply push the button closest to that end. The Body Wand will cycle through 7 functions: low, medium, and high vibration, followed by  pulses and patterns. The vibrations are equally strong in each end, and are fairly quiet.  To turn the Body Wand off, press and hold the corresponding button for about 3 seconds.

Being waterproof, the Body Wand can be used in the shower or tub if desired. It should be washed before and after use with soap and water, a toy cleaner, or wipes. The silicone is slick, so it can be dried off with a towel without leaving fuzz behind. It can be stored in its box, or in  a toybag if desired. Water-based lubes are recommended if necessary; if you choose to use silicone lube, do a small spot test on the underside of the handle to make sure the lube is compatible.

wandinhandSo, Did It Work?  I like this wand quite a bit, and I love that this has two different sides to it. Sometimes, I like to use the wider, more traditional rounded head when I want to stimulate more of the area around my clit.  Other times, I like to use the narrower head, and work the tip on my clit for a more intense stimulation. The vibrations are decently powerful – stronger than several other wands I’ve used, although not as clit-numbingly strong as others – and they’re enough on the high steady vibration to make me cum. I’m not big on patterns on my clit to start out with, but after an orgasm or two, the patterns – as well as the lower steady vibration speeds – are enough to keep me cumming.

wandheadsizeBeing waterproof is also great – this wand has found its way into the tub with me on several occasions since I first received it. The charging time is reasonable, and it holds its power long enough for 1 to 2 sessions.

wandsecondhead2The only tricky thing with the Body Wand, for me, was the buttons. It’s intuitive enough that the button closer to the end in use is the one to press, but I found myself sometimes pressing the wrong one when I wanted to change the patterns, and other times, when I’d be pressing this into my clit, I’d hit one or the other button by mistake.

Thank you to Cal Exotics for sending me the Embrace Body Wand for free to review as part of their Sexpert program! If you’re interested in this rechargeable, silicone, dual-sided wand, you can pick one up at SheVibe by clicking the widget below.  Don’t forget to check out Club CalExotics on the web as well!

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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Embrace (and Control) Your Lover

Posted on January 15, 2014 | Comments Off on Embrace (and Control) Your Lover

A new year is here, and with it comes new reviews for Cal Exotics products! I have a few rechargeable silicone Cal Exotics toys which I love, particularly those that have a remote control – there’s something about being out in public at a bar or dinner and getting turned on that I find exciting (it’s even exciting at home before we really begin to play). This month, I was thrilled to receive the Embrace Lover’s Remote for free as part of the Cal Exotics’ Sexpert program, in exchange for this unbiased review.

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The Lover’s Remote comes in a black box inside a slipcover. It’s available in grey, purple, and pink silicone: I received mine in purple. The front of the slipcover simply states what the product is, while the back shows a picture of the product and has general information. Inside the sturdy box, the remote and controller rest in a foam tray. Underneath the tray are an instruction sheet, a conformity paper with general instructions, and sheet and a USB charging cord.

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embraceinhandThe stimulator is about 3 1/4″ long, and 1 1/4″ wide at it’s widest. It’s shaped sort of like a bell, with a smooth, round head (the head is wider than the rest of the insertable portion. The lower end of the stimulator has a silver-plated ABS ring, and the retrieval cord is a continuation of the silicone – it’s not a separate piece. The cord is 3 3/4″ long, and the end has a silver plated circle which the silicone wraps around. The cord is flexible a little stretchy, and makes it easy to retrieve the stimulator when it’s inserted.

embraceremoteThe remote is about 3” long and 1 1/2″ wide. It has a leaf-life shape, and the way it is contoured makes it both easy and comfortable to hold, as well as simple to position if used as an external stimulator. It can be used independently from, and also in conjunction with, the stimulator. It has two buttons: a power button and a function button.

embchargingThe Lover’s Remote charges via a USB cord, which can either be plugged into your computer or a wall adapter. The cord is unusual, and pretty cool, in that both the controller and stimulator can be plugged in at the same time. When charging, the button area of the remote flashes with a purple light, and the stimulator has a small light on its face that also flashes. When charged, the lights glow steady. The jacks plug into small circles on each part of the toy.

This toy comes partially charged from the factory, and should be fully charged before use (a full charge takes about 90 minutes, but the initial charge will take less than that).  Once charged, the remote will run for 90 minutes on high and 2 hours on low.

embracechargingThe stimulator has a small button above its silver band. Pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds will turn on the stimulator, and you’ll know it’s on because the small light will flash. It doesn’t start to vibrate yet, though. You’ll need to press and hold the remote’s power button for three seconds as well. The remote will turn on, and start vibrating on low power. The stimulator will as well.  Pressing the function button will cycle both pieces through the 7 vibrations and patterns together. Will you want both pieces to vibrate? Maybe – your partner can tease themself or you with the contoured remote piece, but they may just want to control the stimulator inside you and not vibrate their hand.

A cool feature of the Lover’s Remote: if you only want the stimulator to vibrate, you can press and hold the remote’s function button for 3 seconds. This will stop the remote from vibrating, but the stimulator will continue to vibrate. The remote will still change the vibration setting of the stimulator, but now the remote is more discreet.  You can also just have the remote vibrate – simply press the stimulator’s button for 3 seconds to turn it off, and then the remote is on its own.

embraceremotesideThe vibrations in the remote are fairly strong, and very buzzy. They’re also a bit loud. When the stimulator is inserted, its vibrations are muffled.  These vibrations are also fairly strong, and a bit less buzzy than the remote’s.

The stimulator is waterproof, and easy to clean with warm water and mild soap. The controller is splashproof, so if you’re just using it as a remote, a wipedown with a wet cloth and soap is fine. A bleach solution or toy cleaner can also be used to clean both parts.  The Lover’s Remote can be stored in the box, along with its cord, or you could use a toy bag or storage pouch if desired (a storage pouch is not included). Water-based lube is recommended.

So, Did It Work? The charger for this is pretty cool – I like that both pieces can be charged at the same time, and not one after another.  Being USB is also useful, although I do usually charge this in a USB wall adapter.

 embinhandflexI do love remote controlled toys for playing in public (as well as at home), and they’re one of those toys that I don’t need to have mega-power, as for me they’re more to tease and arouse me from the inside – they shouldn’t make me have quivering orgasms on the floor at the bar. The vibration strength for both the controller and the stimulator were strong enough for me to feel, and get quite turned on by, and I could handle the vibrations for quite a while before begging to have them turned off.

Using the controller as a vibrating panty insert was interesting. The contour fit me fine, but I had to pull it out and press the button to change settings or turn it off. It was also louder than I’d wear out – although it was fine to use as teasing foreplay at home.  It worked well as an all-over tease, and my partner enjoyed having me use it on his balls, although overall he liked just using it as a remote to control me, and keeping its vibrations off.

The remote control of the stimulator was a bit hit or miss. My partner could control it from about 15 or so feet away, but it had to be pointed at me. And not just to change the pattern, but to keep the stimulator going. When the remote was pointed away, the stimulator would stop vibrating, and then it would start up again when the remote was pointed in the right direction. I’d rather it kept vibrating whether or not he had the remote pointed at me, and that he’d just need to point it to change the setting.

Overall, the Lover’s Embrace is fun, but it works best in a home setting or where you can make sure your partner is able to point the remote towards you to keep the stimulator going strong.

Thank you to Cal Exotics for sending me the Embrace Lover’s Remote for free to review as part of their Sexpert program! If you’re interested in this rechargeable, remote-controlled stimulator, you can pick one up at SheVibe by clicking the widget below.

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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All Hogtied Up

Posted on December 16, 2013 | Comments Off on All Hogtied Up

The New Year is almost here, and as I mentioned in a previous post, what better way to make it festive than with some functional and lovely bondage gear? Cal Exotics’ new Scandal line has a variety of items to mix and match for a sexy, coordinating bondage play time. I love being restrained, and I do love being hogtied. This month, as part of the Cal Exotics’ Sexpert program, I was fortunate to also receive the Scandal Hogtie set for free to review in exchange for an unbiased review.

hogtieboxThe Scandal Hogtie set from Cal Exotics comes in a large cardboard box, with a woman restrained with the set on both the front and back of the box. The fabric pattern is shown on both the bottom and on the inside of the box. Inside are four matching cuffs and the hogtie piece, sealed in plastic.

hogtieoutofthepackageThe four polyester cuffs are identically sized. Each cuff is 2” wide and 10” long. The underside of cuff is covered with plush black fabric, which won’t irritate your skin, while the top of the cuff has a pretty red and black lace-design fabric. These cuffs close with Velcro, and a 1” wide strip is sewn down the middle of the cuff front. About 7” of the Velcro is rough, and the smooth Velcro extends 6” off the cuff. This makes the cuff very adjustable, and it should fit most wrists and ankles. If you have small wrists or ankles, the cuff will overlap; if they’re larger, you may have a section of skin that’s only covered by the Velcro strip and not the cuff itself. Each cuff has a black metal O-ring secured to it in the center, and this has a swivel-clip attached. The swivel clips can be used to attach each cuff to the hogtie, as well as to each other or any other ring or apparatus (like a spreader bar).

hogtiesetThe hogtie piece is black, with a large O-ring in the center, and four smaller O-rings connected to the center ring by 1” wide black material. The material is securely fastened together by rivets, so it won’t break or tear during use. All of the metal is nickel-free iron (the O-rings and the rivets) or a nickel-free alloy (the clasps).

The cuffs are easy to connect to the hogtie piece, and are also easy to remove.

This is an easy to care for set. The cuffs and hogtie can be spot cleaned, or they can be washed in a lingerie bag and hung dry. The set doesn’t take up a lot of space, so you can store it in a small bag, or even just in a drawer. The box is too large to store the set in, but it can be recycled.

cuffonwristSo, Did It Work? This hogtie set is a lot of fun – provided, of course, you like to be hogtied (which I do). The cuffs are comfortable and easy to adjust, and we had no problems connecting them to, or removing them from, the central hogtie piece. Everything seems sturdy, and it was as comfortable as it could be when in the position of me on my stomach. It is possible to also clip the cuffs to the pieces when you’re on your knees, although for me this position is a bit harder to hold. I like that the cuffs completely detach from the hogtie piece as well: they can be attached to each other, a spreader bar, a leash, or other rings as the mood strikes.

Thank you to Cal Exotics for sending me the Scandal Hogtie set for free to review as part of their Sexpert program! The Scandal line has several coordinating pieces, including an under the bed restraint set, collar and leash, blindfold, ball gag, paddle, harnesses and a spreader bar for sexy fun in red and black. You can get yours at SheVibe by clicking the widget below.

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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Where Will It Lead You?

Posted on December 15, 2013 | 1 comment

The New Year is almost here, and what better way to make it festive than with some lovely, yet functional bondage gear? The Scandal line has a variety of matching items so you can pick what interests you most. As part of the Cal Exotics’ Sexpert program, this month I received for free the Scandal Collar With Leash, in exchange for this unbiased review.

collarandleashboxThe Scandal Collar With Leash comes in a large cardboard box. The front shows a woman wearing the collar, while the back depicts a man wearing the item.  Like the other items in the Scandal line, the red and black pattern of the collar and leash handle is shown on the front and inside of the box.  In the box are the collar and leash, enclosed in a plastic bag.

The collar is black faux leather, or leatherette, on the inside, and is covered with a red and black lace, polyester material on the top. The front and back are stitched together well. The collar is 17 ½” long, and is 1 ½” wide, which I find to be a nice width. On the front is a large, black O-ring that’s secured to the front to a black metal post.  Unlike the cuffs in some of the other Scandal sets, the collar is a buckling collar, and the buckling strap has 6 holes for adjustability – the collar can be adjusted down to about 13” and up to 19”.  The buckling pieces are attached by rivets that go all the way through the collar to the underside. They’re fairly flush with the material and aren’t uncomfortable on the neck. The collar is fairly flexible, and can be worked some by bending it back and forth, to make it more comfortable when worn.

collarandleashThe leash is about 32” long overall. The handle is 8” long, and has black leatherette on the inside and the red and black lace material on the outside. This handle is attached to a black D-ring and secured with rivets. The black chain on the leash is 22” long and the links are ¾” wide. It’s sturdy, and heavy, chain. On the other end of the leash is an easy-to-open clasp that can be attached to the collar

All of the metal is either nickel-free iron (the chain, D-ring, and rivets) or a nickel-free alloy (the clasp and buckle).

The collar and leash are easy to care for. If necessary, the collar and leash handle can be spot cleaned with a damp washcloth and dried. The chain can be wiped off and dried as well. The collar and leash can be stored in a very small space inside a drawer or bag – I’d recommend recycling the box, as it’s very large.

collaronSo, Did It Work? I love the color combination in this line, and I like this collar and leash set. I had expected the collar to be a Velcro closure, since the cuffs in the pieces I have are, but I’m happy that it has a buckle closure.  There’s just something about having a collar buckled on that’s a turn-on in and of itself. It’s also comfortable to wear during our play sessions. I also like that it has a large O-ring in front – it’s easy to attach the leash to, and it’s also big enough for my partner to hook his finger through if he wants to pull me that way.

The leash that this comes with is also nice. Unlike many leashes that I have, this one is heavy, and there’s no doubt when it’s attached to the collar. It’s sturdy and won’t break, and the links don’t seem like they’ll tangle. Having the handle covered in matching fabric is also a plus – it really gives the set a complete look, and it looks hot with the matching cuffs and some black or red lingerie.

Thank you to Cal Exotics for sending me the Scandal Collar With Leash set for free to review as part of the Sexpert program! If you’re interested in the Collar and Leash, or other products in the Scandal line (which include an under the bed restraint set, eye mask, paddle, ball gag, harnesses, hog tie, and a spreader bar), you can pick some up at SheVibe by clicking the widget below.

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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Some Enchanted Evening

Posted on November 15, 2013 | Comments Off on Some Enchanted Evening

The holidays are fast approaching, and it’s hard to believe the end of the year is almost here! It’s the time of year I’m looking for gifts, including some for my more adventurous friends. This month, as part of the Cal Exotics’ Sexpert program, I got to review the Enchanted Thrusting Elle, one of three new Enchanted rabbit vibrators, which I received for free in exchange for this unbiased review.

rabbitboxThe Enchanted Thrusting Elle comes in a plastic box, and is visible through the front and side. Product information is on the back and bottom of the box. Inside, the Elle rests in a plastic formed tray.

rabbitaloneElle is quite pretty.  The tip of the shaft is clear and reveals the beads and thruster underneath the scentless, phthalates-free TPE material – the clitoral arm is also clear TPE. Underneath the clear sleeve, the shaft and base, as well as the bullet in the clit arm, are a metallic blue ABS plastic.

Like many rabbits, Elle is quite large. It measures 10 ½” long overall, with about 5” insertable. The shaft is about 1 2/3” in diameter. Three rows of stainless steel beads surround the shaft in a 1 ½” long area.

The clit arm is shaped like a large-eared elephant, complete with trunk. It’s about 2” long on the side that will nestle next to your body, and about 3” wide with its ears spread (the arm without the wings is about 1” wide.

rabbitbatteryThe bottom of the base unscrews to access the battery compartment. Elle takes 4 AA batteries, which are inserted into a removable tray. The tray should be reinserted with the contacts on the tray and the inside of the battery compartment aligned. An O-ring sits below the threads, and the Elle can be used in the tub, but make sure you twist the cap on securely first before submerging it in water. The batteries should be removed after use to preserve their life – they can be kept in the plastic tray, if desired.

rabbitcontrolThe control panel features 4 control buttons, and each has a corresponding LED light. The top button controls the 7 functions of the clit arm, and glows/flashes in green, yellow, or red depending on the strength. Pressing this button once turns the clit arm on, and holding it for 2 seconds turns it off. The clit arm has the following functions:

– Low and steady
– Medium and steady
– High and steady
– Flutters low to high
– Pulses
– Faster pulses
– 3 short one long pulse

The two bottom buttons, labeled with a down arrow and an up arrow, control the speed of the beads. Pressing the right, or up arrow, starts the beads moving inside the shaft. Pressing it two more times increases the speed of the rotation/movement.Pressing the left, or down arrow, slows down the rotation and also stops the beads.

The middle button switches the rotation direction of the shaft.

Elle doesn’t have a memory setting, so the clit arm will always start on the low and steady vibration, while the shaft beads will start moving in a counterclockwise direction.

RabbitinhandThe Elle doesn’t thrust from the tip – the tip is actually stationary. What makes Elle unique, and creates a very unique sensation against the vaginal wall, is the movement of the beads both around, and up and down, the shaft. Elle manages to create a fairly unique sensation by the motion of the beads.

Elle is fairly quiet – its sound will easily be muffled by background music or the television, and it won’t be heard from behind closed doors.

Elle is easy to clean, and should be washed both before and after use with antibacterial soap and water. Toy cleaner or wipes can also be used.  Once dry, Elle can be stored in a large toy bag. Only water-based lube should be used.

So, Did It Work? I was really looking forward to trying out Elle – I have a vibrator that thrusts (the Eins), and was curious how the Elle would work. I could see the mechanism inside, and was still thinking the tip thrust up and down before I put in the batteries. When I turned it on, I could see the piece inside going up and down, but the tip didn’t move.  And then I noticed the beads. I do have a few rabbits with beads, and they only go around the shaft in a circle. But with Elle, the beads go up and down as they spin around the shaft.  When inserted, I could feel them going up and down, and it’s definitely different than the straight-around beads, which tend not to stimulate me so much after a while. The motion of the beads, although it’s not over a large distance, feels great and is a lot more stimulating. I liked them better in the counter-clockwise direction (maybe my vagina is left-handed like me, who knows?), but in either direction I really enjoyed the sensation. It’s not thrusting, but the up and down feels different, and pleasant.

The beads rotate on 3 different speeds. I like my toys, in general on high speeds unless I’ve had an orgasm or two, but the rotation felt good on all three. I did find that on the low rotation speed that I could completely stop the beads by squeezing, but I couldn’t on the medium or high.

rabbitelephantaloneThe length of Elle’s clit arm is just right for me, and I love how the elephant’s ears spread the vibrations out while the bullet makes direct contact. The trunk vibrates like crazy as well, and the vibration strength is strong .

The controller is pretty easy to use, once you remember which button controls what part.  The buttons aren’t hard to press, and I like that the shaft and clit arm are controlled separately.  It’s easy to kick back and let Elle work its magic to get me to orgasm.

Thank you to Cal Exotics for sending me the Enchanted Thrusting Elle for free to review as part of their Sexpert program! If you like larger diameter rabbits and like rabbits with moving beads, Elle is definitely one to try. I think you’ll like how the beads on this one work to create a very different sensation. Two other styles of Enchanted Thrusting rabbits are also available, in different colors and differently shaped clit arms: the Bunny, which comes in metallic pink, and the Butterfly, which comes in metallic purple.

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