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Minna Limon Couples Vibrator

May18
by Bex on May 18, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Posted In: New Products, News

Minna Life the makers of the award winning Minna Ola are now raising money to produce the Limon, a clitoral toy with the same unique technology as the Ola. If you’re not familiar with the Ola it uses a small squishy pad at the base to control the vibrations, the harder you squeeze, the stronger the vibrations. It also allows you to program and replay your own patterns, making this a toybox staple for any fan of patterns. The Limon features all of this but in the package of a small clitoral vibe as opposed to the long insertable shape of it’s sister.

The shape is interesting, and it looks as though the rounded shape will be comfortable to hold with the nub providing pinpoint clitoral stimulation, although I do worry a bit about it’s size and if constant squeezing will mean uncomfortable hand cramps, I personally might prefer an option to set it for low, medium, or high, OR squeezy custom mode. Although, I don’t know for sure without trying it, and squeezy custom mode sounds pretty cool anyway!

Strangely they keep referring to this as a “couples vibrator” and really the only indicator that it could be used with couples is that a partner could use it on another person, which is true with pretty much any toy. I think this one would be better described as a clitoral vibrator (or better yet, and really clever, adorable, clitoral vibrator). Moreover, it’s silicone, rechargable, and waterproof, all of which make me a happy camper as well as being available in pink or teal.

If you’re interested in helping to bring the Limon to life you can head over to their indiegogo campaign and throw some money at it, the perks aren’t that exciting, but at $89 for the early bird special you can get your very own Limon, which they hope to have delivered in November. I personally am interested in this if only for how unique it is. Like every other new vibrator on the market, they claim strong and revolutionary vibrations, which I won’t believe until I have them on my clit, but the unique control style and ability to record your own custom patterns is enough to pique my interest and want it to be a part of my collection.

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Nick Hawk Gigolo Sexual Positions Book Review

May17
by Bex on May 17, 2013 at 11:27 am
Posted In: Books, Reviews

When I was first contacted by Nick Hawk Gigolo Sexual Positions GuideCalifornia Exotics Novelties to review something from their Nick Hawk Gigolo line I was a little apprehensive to say the least. Nothing in the collection particularly interested me, mostly because there was nothing unique, they all appeared to be cheep cliche toys with his face slapped on the packaging to sell them. I considered the sex doll because, well, I want to leave it sitting places and freak people out; and who doesn’t want a blow up doll? In the end I decided on the Nick Hawk Gigolo Sexual Positions Book because I figured that it couldn’t be complete garbage, and I’d be able to find something interesting and good to say about it. Boy was I wrong, but we’ll get to that later, lets start with the basics.

The book itself is soft-cover, 8.5″ x 11″ and 72 pages of full color glossy photographs. Nick Hawk claims that it would also make “for a great coffee table book.” Um, no. No it wouldn’t. Not that I’m opposed to displaying a book of beautiful nudes and sexy pictures, but an 8.5″ x 11″ soft-cover book is not something you display, if they wanted it to be something one could display make it hardcover at least.

The book is made up of about 60 positions, each accompanied by a full color photograph of Nick Hawk himself demonstrating the position with one (or two) female models. The women are pretty but seem very fake, and Nick Hawk himself would be much better looking if he stopped making that “aren’t I so sexy?” face. The photographs are more erotic than educational, they don’t actually show genitals or penetration((and honestly, the angle they are at, it’s pretty clear there isn’t actually penetration happening)), and typically only show the position from one angle so it is hard to figure out the specifics. Also, apparently it’s normal to fuck with the Las Vegas(?) skyline in the background because that’s what almost all of these pictures show.

The Nick Hawk AKA I’m So Sexy

Each position has it’s own name, a single sentence quote (presumably from Nick Hawk himself) about the position, and a difficulty ranking of one to three stars. Sometimes the sentences have vague little tips about the position, such as “Ladies, make sure you don’t bend forward too far or it’s very uncomfortable for your man. Men, feel free to grab her butt and help her out a bit.” but other times they are almost totally useless, such as “”standing… perfect for that extra head rush.” or “What a great way to spice up the honeymooner.” The positions show only heterosexual couplings, except for the occasional lesbian kissing/fondling, and the threesomes are only MFF.((Male, Female, Female; because Nick Hawk is a manly man.))

So what positions are there you’re wondering? Well, the ranking system in the book seems a bit arbitrary so I decided to create my own, and below I’ll highlight some of the most interesting positions in the book.

Treasure Island AKA Why is this a position?

First, there are the “not actually positions” and “why are these in a book?” positions. For example, it includes Missionary, Doggy-Style, and Cowgirl, which I really don’t need a book to tell me about. I could overlook those though if there weren’t things like Cunnilingus being listed as a position! Not only that, but it is a two star difficulty position, her laying on her back, him laying face first between her thighs, the classic cunnilingus position, TWO STARS! I’m sorry, no. Then there’s things like Treasure Island, which I’m still pretty confused about. The image shows two girls laying naked in bed next to each other, and Nick Hawk standing next to the bed making his patent “I’m so sexy” face. This is not a position, no matter how you slice it, I don’t know what it is, but it’s not a position.

Then there are the positions that are actually reasonable, creative, and possibly even pleasurable! Of the 60 positions, there are about 25 of these. Although they are reasonable there’s nothing that I find to be particularly exciting or unique, I’ve seen plenty of other books with similar positions and better directions for executing them.

Sorry for the glare, damn glossy pages.

The Double Slot Machine

The Double Slot Machine AKA No.

Then, there were my personal favorite positions, which were the “why and/or how the fuck would you do that?” positions. These range from, things that look slightly more difficult than they’re worth to things that are just totally fucking impossible. Things like a standing 69, or getting a blowjob while doing a handstand seem more like party tricks than they do techniques for pleasure. Then there are feats of flexibility such as “The Sinner” in which Nick Hawk sits with his torso propped up at about a 45 degree angle, the woman puts her legs over his shoulders and her vulva in his face, she then leans back, arching her back and apparently, wait for it, deep throats his cock! I’m 98% sure the body just doesn’t work that way, and from the picture it looks like his penis would be somewhere around the top of her head and no where near her mouth. Other than that there are the feats of strength, of which my personal favorite is “The Double Slot Machine.” Now, get this, the man should stand, with two women hanging (one from each arm) with one leg on his shoulder and the other between his legs. He is then supposed to take turns thrusting in each women, while they each hang from him. What. The. Fuck. Just no.

IMG_6546Nick Hawk’s recommendation? “I’m aware some of these positions are pretty challenging and wild, maybe even intimidating, but if you can get them to work, it will be well worth it. If you cannot, then you may need to hit the gym!” Well that’s not shaming or anything. First of all I’m pretty sure that even the average exerciser and gym-goer couldn’t do The Double Slot Machine, and what about people who have larger bodies, and are comfortable with that. We shouldn’t have to tailor ourselves to be able to do your positions Mr. Hawk, your positions should be tailored (or offer modifications so that) it works for us.

This book just screams that it is written for “normal” “pretty” people, and, while I will admit that it is nearly impossible to write a comprehensive sex guide for all people, t this guide feels all too exclusive. Honestly, the only person I would recommend this book to would be someone who is a Nick Hawk fan and wants a book full of pictures of him, but as a position guide? I doubt it would be useful to anyone.

 

 

***Thank you California Exotics Novelties for supping me this product free of charge in exchange for a fair and honest review in compliance with the FTC guidelines.***

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Bad Dragon The Seadragon Dildo Review

May12
by Bex on May 12, 2013 at 10:46 am
Posted In: Dildos, Reviews, Sex Toys, Silicone

Bad Dragon Seadragon DildoBad Dragon specializes in fantasy toys, including mostly dildos based off of dragon’s anatomy but also including stallions, werewolves, tentacles, and more; this particular toy is based on, as the name would imply, a Seadragon. While Bad Dragon is fantastic for furries and other people into fantasy play, it is not exclusively for them. What attracts me most to these toys it the fact that Bad Dragon allows you to customize their designs to be exactly the toy you want, so anyone looking for a unique, high quality, and one of a kind dildo would do well to look to Bad Dragon.

When designing your new toy you have five different areas in which you can customize it: Size, Firmness, Cumtube, Suction Cup, and Color.

Size: When I picked my first Bad Dragon toy I debated quite a bit about the size; as someone experienced in penetration I hated to think that I would need a “small” toy; but of course that’s just my pride talking. After I eventually bought that toy in a small and it was still quite big for me I struggled much less in ordering this one as a small. While I am comfortable with a small (which I would consider about average), bad dragon also offers their toys in a medium and a large; you can see all of the measurements on the size chart. I found the measurements to be true to the size chart, nearly exactly.

Firmness: There are three possible densities that you can get your dildo built in, Soft (3), Medium (5), and Firm (7); you can also get splits, with the base made out of one density and the shaft made out of another. I chose a split firm, meaning it has a medium shaft and a firm base, it is easily squished, stretched, and flexed. The medium firmness and the thin point where it connects with the base makes it somewhat floppy. Firm density is recommended for those who choose to use it anally as it would probably make it easier to insert, it will also make the texture more apparent. Those who are texture sensitive or getting a larger size than they are used to might prefer a soft, Bad Dragon also sends with their toys a sample disk of their silicone and with this toy I received a soft disk. I was surprised by how nice it actually felt, wand will probably get one of my next toys in a soft.

Cumtube: It is possible to have a cumtube added to your toy, which you can use with their Bad Dragon Cumlube. The cumtube is not Bad Dragon Seadragon Baseavailable for Seadragons selected in small, and I do not have one on my toy.

Suction Cup: I had a suction cup added to my toy, and I really like how Bad Dragon does this. Instead of attaching a tacky clear suction cup to the base they instead design the cup to be slightly curved. This worked really well on my Crackers because of the round and bulky base, but the base on the Seadragon is more oblong and much thinner. The suction cup still works very well once you are able to get it attached to something, but getting it to attach is a tiny bit more difficult than with other toys.((And by this I mean that instead of running and slamming it on any wall like a crazy person (which I am prone to doing) I have to actually place it with precision to make it stick)) Luckily though, since the base is so thin it is easily harness compatible.

Color: Bad Dragon can make your toy in any color or combinations of colors that you desire, including metallic and even glow in the dark! The mini((A very small model of one of their toys sent to reviewers.)) I received in the package with my Seadragon actually happened to be glow in the dark and it glows surprisingly well! It’s very cool! I must admit, I did not come up with the idea myself for the coloring on this toy, I stole it from the lovely True Pleasures, but it was just so pretty I had to have it myself!

The shape of the Seadragon begins with a very tapered tip, with detailed ridging along the bottom.Bad Dragon Seadragon Tip This combined with the curved shaft means that once inserted it hones in on my G-spot much better than expected and the thin detailed ridges feel fantastic. I was a bit worried about the very pointed tip when I first saw this toy because I typically don’t like G-spot toys with such pinpoint tips, but in the medium firmness it is not pokey at all and instead I notice more the raised bottom of the head and delicious ridges.

About four inches down the shaft of the toy (where the yellow begins on my model) is another set of three larger ridges which make up the beginning of the knot. Typically when using this toy vaginally I only insert up to this point, it makes the head sit comfortably against my G-spot, and lets the Bad Dragon Seadragon Knot and Ridgesridges tease my opening; it also makes it easier for thrusting as I don’t often thrust once the knot is inserted. While it is possible for me to knot this toy it is not easy, this is not due to the side of the knot which, while a bit large, is doable, but rather the shape and density of the base. The small area between the knot and the base (purple on my toy) is a bit too flexible. When I push on the base to insert the knot I wide up squishing and flexing that small area rather than exerting pressure on the knot to have it be inserted. Since I  don’t typically have the knot inserted anyway this isn’t a problem for me but for those of you that will want the knot inserted, or are using it for anal play you might do well to grab this in a firm to avoid the bit of wobbliness.Bad Dragon Seadragon Base

All of Bad Dragon’s toys are made out of high quality silicone which should be washed with warm water and antibacterial soap both before and after use, as with most silicone it is a huge lint magnet. I would also recommend paying careful attention to the ridges or even using an old toothbrush to make sure they are thoroughly cleaned. To sanitize in between partners or orifices you may boil it in a pot (for 5 min in a pot large enough that it will not touch the sides), run it through the dishwasher (top rack no soap), or wash it in a 10% bleach solution.

Silicone toys should only be used with water based lubricant but if you have a high quality silicone lube and a high quality silicone toy you may be able to use them together. Test the lube on the base or even on the sample disk they sent you with your purchase, rub it around a small area and let it sit for an hour or two to make sure you don’t notice any change in the material. If you don’t than it is safe to use!

Bad Dragon’s products are all shipped discretely in a small cardboard box with a sample disk of one of their other silicone densities. The toy itself is in a sealed plastic bag with a “made in the USA” sticker on it and wrapped in purple tissue paper. Though the packaging is pretty minimalist, it is sufficient for shipping though you will have to find another way to store your toy.

I have to say I love my Seadragon, the part I was most nervous about, the pointed head, turned out to be my favorite part. It surprised me by nestling perfectly against my G-spot while the ridges provide even more stimulation on top of that. Aside from all of that, the design and colors are just vibrant and amazing! Bad Dragon did another fantastic job making this one for me and like all of their other toys the quality is clear as soon as you hold it in your hand. I would absolutely recommend this toy to anyone looking for a lightly textured G-spot toy in a softer material than most G-spot toys, and available in any color they want! Do keep in mind though that most G-spot toys are firm for a reason as many people need that firmness to stimulate the G-spot, I do not (although it is nice) so this toy works great for my G-spot, but it may not for yours. If it doesn’t though, you are still left with a well made, beautiful, wonderfully textured, custom dildo; and who could go wrong with that?

The Seadragon is available custom from Bad Dragon for anywhere from $70((small, no extras)) to $265((large, split firmness, cumtube, suction cup, and a custom split fade color option)). If you are looking for something cheaper you can always head over to their adoption page where they have ready made toys and flops((toys with minor defects and major discounts)) available for a discounted price.

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***Thank you very much to the fantastic folks over at Bad Dragon for giving me this product free of charge in exchange for a fair and honest review in compliance with the FTC guidelines.***

 

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TMI Tuesday 5/7/13

May07
by Bex on May 7, 2013 at 12:18 pm
Posted In: TMI Tuesday

Masturbation Month 2013

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1. My favorite place to masturbate is ________ ?

On the couch in my living room, it has a low back so I can lay on the cushions, put one foot up on the back and the other on the floor.

2. Have you ever masturbated in public? What were the circumstances?

No, I’ve thought about it but surprisingly masturbation used to be pretty difficult for me, it felt like a “waste of time” so I had to really be in the right frame of mind to do it, being in public would be too distracting. Now? Well it might be something I have to try soon.

3. Do you like mutual masturbation? Why?

Yes, I’m an exhibitionist and I absolutely love being watched so this is awesome.

4. When was the last time you masturbated?

About an hour ago.

5. Have you ever masturbated on camera?

No, I’ve offered but no one wanted me too.

6. Do you like to watch people masturbate?

Yes, no one knows how to please a person better than themselves so it’s really fun to watch someone getting themselves off.

Bonus: Have you filmed yourself masturbating? Care to share that film via a link?

Nope, like I said above. And my partner isn’t comfortable with me sharing things like that online anyway :(

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Lucky Me Lucky You Flavored Towelette Review

May01
by Bex on May 1, 2013 at 11:26 pm
Posted In: Other, Reviews

Lucky Me, Lucky You makes smallLucky Me Lucky You towelettes covered with a flavoring designed to enhance oral sex with a partner, making it more enjoyable for the giver and possibly even masking minor tastes and/or odors. They arrive in a small packet, though larger than the average package for a standard moist towelette. At about 3″ x 3″ and featuring the Lucky Me Lucky You logo on the front it is not particularly discrete, it’s clear that this isn’t your typical  towelette and if anyone takes a closer look they’ll see that it reads “flavored pleasure” but it is small and easy to hide in a purse or nightstand drawer.

Once opened the product itself is comprised of spun-laced cotton soaked in flavoring. The towelette is quite large, about twice the size of the packaging, and white. It’s also incredibly soft and feels very nice on the skin, much softer than I expected after my experience with other cleansing towelettes. The flavoring is dispersed evenly over the cloth, but is not dripping off. It is a single use product and should be applied to the desired area of the body only once.

The flavoring ingredients include:

  • Water
    • This is pretty self explanatory.
  • Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
    • Ranked as a low hazard on Skin Deep, used as a fragrance or masking agent.
  • Stevia Rebaudiana (Sweet Leaf) Extract
    • Ranked as an extremely low hazard on Skin Deep, used as a flavor or masking agent.
  • Citric Acid
    • Ranked a moderately low hazard on Skin Deep, presumably used for fragrance but it can also be used as a pH Adjuster, which I found a bit concerning on a product that will be applied to the genital area. The pH balance in the vaginal canal is a very delicate thing, but for what is presumably a small amount of Citric Acid being applied to only the vulva I don’t expect it to be a problem for even the most fragile of vaginas.
  • Potassium Sorbate
    • Ranked as a moderate hazard on Skin Deep it is commonly used as preservative or fragrance ingredients.
  • Sodium Benzoate
    • Ranked as a low hazard on Skin Deep it is used as a fragrance, preservative, and masking agent.
  • Flavor
    • The exact ingredients in this “flavor” are not specified. I would be a bit more comfortable if it were but I imagine that this is both to protect their product from knockoffs, and because the percentage is so low that it is relatively irrelevant.

The scent I received is listed as Succulent Strawberry, and as of right now this is the only flavor available, although others are in development. The smell is very strong when placed directly under the nose (exactly where it is during oral sex) but not overwhelming from a distance. The scent does not smell like a fresh strawberry but more like a strawberry medicine or maybe a hard candy/cough drop.

I typically do not enjoy the taste of fruit flavored candies and can sometimes find them overly sweet so I was a bit hesitant to try this, but as I brought my face closer to the overwhelming smell and hesitantly stuck my tongue out for a taste I was a bit surprised to find that it wasn’t overpowering in the least, it was instead so mild that it almost wasn’t even there. I wrapped my lips around his skin sucking hard and looking for any distinct taste but I couldn’t find much of anything at all. While the scent was very strong, there was very little flavor, and any hint of strawberry was likely due to the strong scent, I almost wondered if I had, in fact, applied anything at all… but then I had to breath through my nose and remembered. Much of this seems to be a trick of the mind, by focusing on the scent it gives your body the illusion that you are tasting strawberries when in reality, it is someone else’s genitals.

When applied to my body I did not notice any irritation or discomfort, and my taste did seem to be a bit more mild than usual, though, not what I would call strawberry flavored. It is possible though that it masked some stronger tastes, but I did notice that there was still the distinct taste of my own natural lubrication, just slightly muted. I wouldn’t use them for a quick clean up in the bathroom before playtime though, or at least not without warning, because your partner might start to wonder why your vulva smells like the cough syrup isle at the local CVS.

The towelettes are available at Lucky Me, Lucky You’s website for packs of 5, 10, or 30; each at about $1 per towelette. This is a little pricy but they would be cute in a naughty stocking, or other dirty gift basket, as a cute little add on. They may be a fun excuse to have a night of fantastic oral sex and nothing else,((though who needs an excuse)) or even work for someone who has concerns about giving or receiving oral sex. Someone looking for strong flavors might do better to grab themselves some flavored lube, especially if you or your partner does have a strong odor((If there are any unusually strong odors or flavors you should check it out as you may have an infection, if this is not the case you may also want to look into your diet. More fruits, vegetables, and water will make your flavor less concentrated.)) that you know specifically you want to mask.

 

***Thanks to Lucky Me, Lucky You for providing this product to me free of charge in exchange for a fair and honest review in compliance with the FTC guidelines.***

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