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I already adored my new toy before I knew how the end with three bloops felt in my butt. When K used the Fun Wand in my rear (with plenty of lubricant), it was a revelation.
Posted by submissive guide on Monday Aug 30, 2010 Under Reviews, spanking
This month’s book review is about a different form of relationship structure than the traditional D/s that you read about on practically every site and book you browse. Domestic Discipline by Jules Markham is about creating harmony in your relationship through the use of consensual discipline. The basic form of discipline preferred by Domestic Discipline (DD) practitioners is spanking but has also been known to use enemas as part of the program.
In the first few chapters you will get an introduction to DD as well as what makes it different from BDSM, begin to learn about emotional cycles and what the psychological process of DD does to a relationship when used correctly. I really enjoyed learning how our emotional cycles generate the positive and negative behaviors that we see in each other and ourselves. I also thought that DD has a good premise for how spanking and discipline helps manage the emotional cycle and promotes longer positive behaviors in the cycle and less negative ones.
With every Domestic Discipline relationship there is consensual spanking for two reasons. There is punishment spanking and therapeutic spanking. The former is for correcting negative behavior and infractions or rule breaking. Therapeutic spanking can help the passive partner to move past a negative side of their emotional cycle faster and can help with working through emotions of any type.
The middle of the book covers spanking and non-spanking punishment. It talks about discipline being broken down into 4 phases and depending on the severity of the behavior will carry a 1,2, 3 or 4 phase punishment. In between each phase is a corner time imposed to rest the skin to keep it sensitive and not go numb (many submissives may know what leatherbutt is… the breaks in punishment help prevent that) but also for the passive partner to reflect on (Want to read more...)
I’ve known a lot of men named Bob over the years, and they’ve often proved to be some of the nicest friends I’ve known. So this prostate-stimulating toy from Lelo has quite a name to live up to! Luckily, it passes the Bob test with flying colors: this friendly, perfectly-shaped little guy is a great anal toy and deserves a place on your bedside table.
Bob might just be your new best friend.This cute, flexible little prostate stimulator is just right for people looking to discover their (or their male partner’s) prostates.Its gently bent shape emulates the “come hither” motion one would use to stimulate the enjoyable little walnut-feeling spot in the male body.
As with many other Lelo products, the Bob is made from high-quality silicone, which means it is easy to clean with soap or disinfect by boiling.(Remember that this also means that it can’t be used with silicone lubes!)It’s 3 and ¾” long and about 1 and ¼” wide at its widest point, and has a flat ring on its end, making it easy to manipulate for play and remove afterward.Its moderately small size makes it non-intimidating for beginners, and the flat ring makes it nestle more comfortably in one’s cheeks better than most buttplugs, which have round flares, instead.This means that the Bob is comfortable to wear during other intimate activities, or just to add some spice to your day-to-day routines!
Overall, the Bob is a perfect anal toy for those with little-to-moderate experience with anal and prostate play. Its soft velvet-brushed silicone is (Want to read more...)
Posted by ExploringIntimacy on Saturday Aug 28, 2010 Under Reviews
From the Babeland Naturals line of products, Naked Organic Lubricant is a great, all-natural and body-safe lubricant for all your intimate needs.This moderately thick water-based lubricant has a unique, pleasant smell and taste, and got the thumbs-up from testers of both genders.Read on to find out more, and watch the video to see the pretty glass bottle it comes in!
Babeland's Naked Organic Lube Has an Enticing Aroma
From the moment I saw the bottle for the Naked Organic Lubricant, I was ready to love it.It comes in a beautiful clear glass bottle that uses a pump (my preferred method!) to dispense the gel-like water-based lube, so this lubricant immediately sets itself apart with its presentation.As one might guess from the name, it’s made from all natural, cruelty-free ingredients, and is free of nasty things like parabens and petroleum-based products.
Naked Lube is water-based, but has a moderately thick gel-like consistency that lasts awhile without rubbing off or soaking in.Since it’s not silicone or oil-based, it can be safely used with all toys and condoms.Both male and female reviewers reported finding the lube enjoyable for intimate use, whether solo or partnered.
What makes Naked Organic Lubricant unique, other than its presentation and body-healthy ingredients, is its smell!Naked has a smell that isn’t so strong as to be overwhelming, but is definitely noticeable.Unlike most lubes, it doesn’t go for an overly flowery smell, nor a sicky-sweet sugar scent.Instead, it has a pleasant green, herbal smell, as well as a mild (Want to read more...)
Posted by ExploringIntimacy on Friday Aug 27, 2010 Under Reviews, Sex Toys
I imagine that if I had a fairy godmother, she would show up with a vibrating kind of magic wand. She wouldn’t get very far if it had an electrical cord on it. So my fairy postal delivery person brought me this cordless wand-style vibrator from Babeland.com to review, just for you! I keep wondering if the delivery people ever talk to each other about how I get so many sex toys, and, if so, are they jealous? Anyway, on to more important things!
Rechargeable Magic Wand is a Little Quieter than the Hitachi and Almost as Strong
The Rechargeable Magic Wand is, as you might guess from the name, a cordless, rechargeable wand-style vibrator similar to the famed Hitachi Magic Wand. For a full compare-and-contrast session between this toy, the Hitachi Magic Wand, and the Mystic Wand, check out my recent video all about their differences.
The Rechargeable Magic Wand has a sturdy plastic body and a squishy silicone head. The “head” portion of the wand can be removed for easy washing between uses. It can be used as an outie vibrator, body massager, or–with the correct attachments–an innie or innie/outie combo vibrator.
Despite being a cordless, rechargeable vibrator, the Rechargeable Magic Wand is quite strong; make sure to use lots of (water-based) lube to keep its stimulation from being too intense! It’s fairly quiet for its power, and can run for quite awhile on a full charge. It also holds its charge well; our testers said that it still worked after a week or more away from its charger. The one negative to this wand (Want to read more...)
Welcome to Pleasurists, a round-up of the adult product and sex toy reviews that came out in the last seven days. For updates and information follow our RSS Feed and Twitter.
Did you miss Pleasurists #90? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists #92? Be sure to read our submission guidelines and then use our submission form and submit it before Sunday August 22nd at 11:59pm PDT.
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There is no other way to start this review, with out saying, I wish I had this book long ago. Hot damn I do. Sex Toys 101 a playfully uninhibited guide by Rachel Venning & Claire Cavanah [The founders of Babeland] is the best book that I have come across to introduce someone to the pleasures of sex toys.
Posted by alpine on Sunday Aug 15, 2010 Under Reviews
Ophoria Bliss #3 and case
Cute, little, surprising, smooth and black are the first words that come to mind when thinking of the Bliss 3 Mini Vibe in Noir (black) that Fascinations was kind enough to send me to review. The Bliss 3 Mini Vibe is five inches in length and about one and a half inches in diameter. It’s made from silicone and takes two AAA batteries, which are included. The power of this AAA battery-powered vibrator did surprise me, it’s more powerful than I thought.
The vibrator comes packaged in a black box where the Bliss sits, after opening it up you will find your batteries, black carrying case, one year warranty and an user manual. The body of the vibrator alternates between a smooth surface and one with deep noticeable
The ridges
ridges. The silicone is smooth and firm, you can tell that it’s 100% silicone. The battery compartment is easy to access with a quick pull and twist. The on and off switch is a simple push button which activates nine different settings, three continuous, building and pulsating vibrations. To turn off, you simply hold down the button for five seconds.
Since it’s made from silicone, stick with water based lubricant. To sanitize, stick with a 10% bleach solution but you can also use soap or toy cleaner to clean. Be careful as it’s not waterproof and only splash proof.
I tried the Bliss #3 with PG and by myself. PG really liked it as it was sleek and easy for him to use. He turned it on and put it right by my clit before tying me to a bench for one of our scenes. He liked it because I can take more pain with stimulation. We tried using it afterwards but I was more (Want to read more...)
Posted by ExploringIntimacy on Sunday Aug 15, 2010 Under Reviews, Sex Toys
Looks may not be everything, but when it comes to toys for intimate play, beauty is useful in enhancing the seductive mood. Lelo’s Elise captures both form and function by not only being delicious to look at and touch, but also pairing easy-to-use controls with versatile uses and a quiet but strong pair of motors.
The Elise is not only beautiful, but excellent for G-spot play
The Elise is not only an incredibly functional, deliciously useful vibrator, it is simply gorgeous! Lelo knows how to make excellent, premium intimacy products, and this toy is certainly no exception.
Lelo’s Elise is a hard plastic vibrator that is coated in silicone, which gives is a soft-feeling finish despite its firm interior. It is rechargeable, and runs for about 90 minutes on a full charge. It is fairly large, both in terms of length (about 8.5″) and width (about 1.5″ at its widest point). It has a deliciously curved shape that makes its “height” somewhat larger than its widest width, and has a well-placed, wide “bloop” shape near the tip that makes it perfect for G-spot play. Of course, since the G-spot is not that deep inside the body, those wishing to stimulate this area shouldn’t insert the full length of the Elise, but the toy’s length gives you some options for how you want to play.
The Elise has two vibrators–one near the chrome base, and one at the tip, that are both controlled by the well-made control pad near the bottom. The controls have arrows in up/down and left/right, allowing you to control speed and pattern separately; it also lets you press the center to (Want to read more...)
Posted by ExploringIntimacy on Sunday Aug 8, 2010 Under Reviews
Sliquid is back again to prove that just because something is good for you, doesn’t mean it can’t be spicy and exciting! Their vegan, organic, all-natural Stimulating O Gel is free of paraben, glycerine, and gluten, to make sure it doesn’t introduce anything your body won’t like while still giving you the zing you want.
Sliquid's all-natural Stimulating O Gel is effective but not overwhelming
Sliquid is a manufacturer that consistently makes intimate lubricants that are body-safe. Their Stimulating O Gel is no exception; this clitoral stimulation gel is organic and made entirely from natural products (it’s vegan!) to ensure that it doesn’t cause any infections or other problems with our sensitive genital regions. This means that it is paraben and glycerine free, as well as gluten-free. The clear gel has a light minty smell that is quite pleasant.
The minty ingredients give Sliquid’s O Gel a mild tingly sensation when applied to the clitoral and vulvar regions. As always, we recommend that you start small when applying a stimulator gel; it’s better to want more and have to go back for seconds than to feel overwhelmed and have to wait for it to wear off! Sliquid’s O Gel is actually quite a bit milder than many other menthol-based stimulator gels on the market, meaning that there’s less of a danger of starting too heavy with it. Its subtler build-up means it is easier to warm up with than some of its non-organic competitors. The O Gel makes a great intimacy accessory for women with performance anxiety, or who are taking medication or have other medical issues that (Want to read more...)
Posted by ExploringIntimacy on Sunday Aug 8, 2010 Under Reviews, Sex Toys
It seems like a simple idea, but it can be difficult to find a good insertable toy that is flexible enough to be “posed” how one wants it, but firm enough that it can actually be used for serious intimate play. Mr. Bendy to the rescue! This adorable, friendly-looking toy from Vibratex is just what you need when you want a toy you can mold to your desires.
Toy-makers are starting to catch on that I can’t resist toys with friendly smiley faces! Today, we have Mr. Bendy by Vibratex, who sports an endearing happy face right on his frenulum area. This, however, is not Mr. Bendy’s main feature, nor is it the attractive blue or pink colors that he comes in.
As you might guess, Mr. Bendy’s real claim to fame is his flexibility. This toy–which is comfortably squishy, but firm enough for insertion purposes–has a wire frame inside, meaning that you can bend it to your desired position and then it should hold that shape. So you can bend and twist Mr. Bendy so that he gets just the right spot on you or your partner. Additionally, female-to-male transpeople or others who make use of “packies” can bend him to fit in their pants if they want to give themselves impressive bulges. Additionally, the flared base on Mr. Bendy makes him compatible with strap-on harnesses or for anal play; the squishy feeling of his elastomer material may make this base more comfortable in a strap-on harness than many other harness-compatible toys.
Although Mr. Bendy’s elastomer is not as bad as many flexible materials we’ve tested, (Want to read more...)
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by Jules Markham is about creating harmony in your relationship through the use of consensual discipline. The basic form of discipline preferred by Domestic Discipline (DD) practitioners is spanking but has also been known to use enemas as part of the program.
