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Pleasurists # 90

Published on August 11, 2010 in pleasurists, reviews and sex toys. 0 Comments

Abandoned Nude by tiago13pereira

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Review: Lelo Bob, or, Taking Bob in the Ass

Published on August 9, 2010 in Uncategorized, anal, reviews and sex toys. 1 Comment

Babeland has sent me yet another wonderful toy. I am thoroughly in love with Lelo toys at this point. I already had the Liv, Ella, Nea, and Gigi – the last two being particular faves I use regularly. When I saw the Bob on offer for review I was glad to be able to try out a toy that MasterDoc could use.

Lelo BobThe Bob is a butt plug designed for prostate stimulation. I’m sure that women could use it as a plug too, but it’s part of Lelo’s “Homme” line. It’s made of velvety silicone – which means it’s boil-able and therefore sterilizable. If you sterilize it between partners it can be used with more than one person. The loop at the end keeps the plug from slipping in all the way (an important feature in a butt toy. Seriously, losing a toy in your rectum requires medical intervention.) The wide plug part is fairly firm (but with a little give, much like when a penis is hard) and the “neck” of it leading to the loop is flexible.

MasterDoc likes the Bob and I’ve had loads of fun joking about him taking Bob in the ass. (It’s so nice to be with a straight man who can joke about things and not get at all homophobic.) He says it would be nice if it were stiffer, and a bit longer, but overall he’s quite happy. We’ve used it a few times and I’ve found it laying around used after I haven’t been around. In other words, it gets use above and beyond what’s necessary for a review. The loop is helpful for manipulating it when it’s in your guy’s ass. I would pull down on the loop a little so the head of the plug would press up more into the prostate.

So as usual, Lelo has made me a happy sex toy consumer. I’m dying to try their Siri next as it’s a more intense massager than the Nea, and the Nea rocks. More power can only be better.

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Thank you to Babeland for sending this toy for review. This toy was received for free for review purposes and I was expected to give my honest assessment.

Pleasurists #87

Published on July 28, 2010 in pleasurists, reviews and sex toys. 0 Comments

Washed Up by bubs84

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Review: Intimate Basics Juno from Sextoy.com

Published on July 19, 2010 in Uncategorized, cunt, reviews, sex toys and sexuality. 0 Comments

Branded under Dr. Laura Berman’s name, the Intimate Basics Juno Kegel exerciser is a Lucite barbell containing metal balls of various sizes and weights. It’s easy to clean and small enough to fit in my travel toiletries bag. (It’s about 7.25″ long and 1.25″ at the widest part.) Sextoy.com was kind enough to send this to me for review.

Sex educators and gynecologists all over tout Kegel exercises as helpful in many ways – from tightening the vaginal canal as you get older or have children, to possibly preventing uterine prolapse, to helping prevent incontinence. Men can do Kegels as well – it’s all about working your pelvic floor muscles. (More info from Mayoclinic.com) There’s a variety of barbells available to use when doing Kegels. These barbells are not mandatory, but perhaps having a barbell that you lift and hold in your vagina while contracting your muscles will help you in some way – either by making you more aware of how well you’re contracting your muscles or perhaps because it’s a novel thing to do.

I was a little confused by the directions as they seem slightly counter intuitive to me – I may have misunderstood them. They are:

As a novelty product, use internally. Insert gradually over time and use according to your comfort level. For beginners use the lighter weight (smallest ball) while standing, by inserting the smaller end and supporting the other end gently with the palm of your hand. You can work your way to a heavier weight, first by inserting up to the second ball and then turning Juno around and inserting the largest end first while squeezing the vaginal muscles around it. You should support the weight by holding the non-inserted end until you eventually work up to the heaviest weight in with now support.

I started with the smaller end, but damn if it isn’t difficult to hold the barbell up by squeezing that little narrow bit up top! I found squeezing and holding the wider end to be much easier – are the directions backwards? When you insert the narrow end the heaviest ball is hanging at the end of the exerciser. It is amusing to be able to lift the weight up into your vagina by contracting your muscles – picture any other weight-lifting workout. (I envision Jane Fonda workout tapes all of a sudden. Ha ha. Watch Jane lift the barbell into her vag. “Feel the burn ladies!”)

Personally, I prefer just doing my Kegels while going about my daily life. I’m far more likely to get them done if I clench my vaginal muscles when I think of it (because hey, no one can tell what you’re doing). But if you’re interested in some assistance or some way to intensify your Kegel exercises, this barbell is as good as any. It’s easy to clean (soap and water or antibacterial toy cleaner) and totally smooth and seamless (so there’s nothing to irritate your delicate vag).  Oh and one more thing about Kegels – they are reputed to improve sexual response and control. Rowr. I think getting your Kegels done regularly is a win/win proposition.

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Pleasurists #81

Published on June 8, 2010 in pleasurists, reviews and sex toys. 0 Comments

Sugarlight via ModelMayhem

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  • Wahl of Orgasms by Quizzical Pussy

    • People come up to me all the time and say, “Quizzical Pussy, I was so entirely sorry to learn of the demise of your Jack Rabbit.”

    At this point I always give my little funereal grimace/smile that I practiced when all my grandparents were dying off; I nod gravely. “Thank you for being here. It means so much to the family.”

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Review: Sex: How to do Everything

Published on May 31, 2010 in Uncategorized, anal, analingus, bdsm, blow jobs, cunnilingus, fantasy, kink, masturbation, non-monogamy, poly, reviews, sex, sex toys and sexuality. 0 Comments

I received an email a while back asking if I wanted to review [Sex: How to Do Everything] with Em and Lo (Emma Taylor and Lorelei Sharkey). I’ve been familiar with their names since reading their sex column in New York magazine years back. I figured sure, why not review it?

There are ten, roughly 45-minute-long episodes that were filmed for British tv (although their “man on the street” interviews take place in London and New York). It took me ages to sit down and watch them all, but I had some time this weekend to plow through the last 5 episodes. I started the series wondering if it really covered “how to do everything” and you know, it pretty much does. I have only a couple of complaints – first, it’s very heterocentric. While some of the average people they interview are gay or bi, the rest of the show doesn’t acknowledge same sex relationships and experiences. However, lots of the information is general enough that queer couples can learn many things from the series as well if they can overlook all the male/female couplings.

The second thing that bothered me is that in the episode on sex toys they mention phthalates, and that they’re bad for you, but not in what types of materials they’re found. Their “roving reporters” Dougie and Georgie (a M/F couple)  go on to review a variety of toys including jelly ones with no mention of their phthalate content.

But those two caveats aside, I think this is a fabulous series. It’s fairly explicit (in the spirit of being educational rather than titillating) and very educational. It’s clearly intended for adults only, but I think this sort of sex-positive series should be featured in high school sex ed classes. Seriously, if more teens saw this then more people would go on to have healthy, safe, and pleasurable sex lives. The tone is always positive, they put in valuable safety warnings – from safer sex to safe BDSM play – and cover a huge territory. They cover furries! They cover BDSM! They cover auto-fellatio! They feature an interracial couple as their main “demo models.” And Dougie and Georgie are attractive yet average – and Georgie’s enthusiasm for sex is wonderful to see. Dougie is a lucky man.

There’s fun features like “dog toy or sex toy” where people are asked to identify a variety of toys, which can get pretty funny. The tone is informative but not boring at all. It approaches sex with a healthy, positive attitude.

The episodes are:

1 – Oral (including a sculptor who casts vulvas as art, Midori giving a very seductive blow job lesson,

a clinical psychologist talking positively about vulvas)

2 – Manual (including hand jobs, masturbation, great anatomy info section on manual stimulation on women, Carol Queen’s masturbate-a-thon)

3 – Orgasm (including g-spot and female ejaculation)

4- Toys

5 – Intercourse

6- Kink (interview with a Domme, Violet Wands, furries)

7 – Anal (including prostate massage. MasterDoc is glad I watched this section! They warn about desensitizing gels, safer sex precautions (like dental dam for rimming) and to use lots and lots of lube)

8 – Fantasy (dress up, role play, striptease, covers UK law on sex in public, porn, abduction fantasy acted out, dogging (acts done in public for others)

9 – Seduction (tantra, striptease/burlesque)

10 – Best of – a compilation of highlights from the series

Unfortunately, the first dvd  in my set was a little messed up so a few scenes were unwatchable. But I cannot recommend this series enough – particularly for people who are inexperienced sexually. But even for jaded old sex bloggers like me there were many useful things to learn from the shows.

Pleasurists # 78

Published on May 25, 2010 in pleasurists, reviews and sex toys. 0 Comments

by Compass Rose Studios

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3 Reviews: Gag-alicious

Published on May 13, 2010 in Uncategorized, gags, reviews and sex toys. 1 Comment

Sextoy.com sent me three gags to review recently, all made by Fetish Fantasy: Ball Gag Training Kit, Double Fish Hook Restraint, and Three Piece Muzzle Set. What can I say, I’m trying to find my favorite gag.

Ball gags have often triggered my gag reflex or made me feel like I was drowning in my saliva. I still endeavored to find one that would work for me, and I’m quite happy with the ball gag training kit. You see, it comes with three different size ball gags (breathable ones with holes) that snap onto the leather head strap. The smallest one was actually wearable for me! The medium and large will have to be worked up to, but I finally managed to wear a ball gag for a period of time! The different size balls attach easily by snaps. This means they can also be removed from the strap for cleaning. I doubt they’re sterilizable, however.

The double fish hook restraint is not a gag per se, but it holds your mouth open a bit by pulling on the corners (and it’s difficult to speak like that). I would call it more of a bondage implement. The metal hooks are plastic coated and fairly comfortable, although comfort really isn’t the name of the game with this item. I wasn’t as enamored of this as I had hoped, but I think this may be a personal preference than anything else. While I tried it out on myself, I haven’t had the opportunity to try it out in a scene.

The muzzle set? Oh my what can I say about the muzzle set? I tried it on by myself after getting it, and was so turned on I had to immediately masturbate while I had it on. I am definitely a muzzle type of gal. (My favorite gag has long been just a piece of duct tape across the mouth.) This set comes with three snap-on fronts. One is solid, another has a few holes with grommets. The third is mesh. I think I like the solid one the best, after all you can breathe through your nose just fine with the muzzle on. Not pictured on the box is the elastic strap that goes over your head – it musses your hair and makes you look goofy, but it really is necessary to hold the muzzle on securely. (MasterDoc, please use the muzzle on me!)

All three of these come with a free “love mask,” which is just a cheaply made blindfold. I tossed mine. I realize it’s meant to be a bonus gift with purchase, but they don’t really add anything of value. Fetish Fantasy products are pretty basic – but they are inexpensive and ideal for trying out new items. If you don’t like it you aren’t out much cash, and if you love it you can look around for a place that makes it with softer leather, or more sturdy. Still, these toys should last a reasonable length of time.

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Review: Lelo Gigi from Babeland

Published on April 25, 2010 in Uncategorized, reviews and sex toys. 0 Comments

Ever since I discovered Lelo toys in 2008, I have lusted after the Gigi, their g-spot vibrator. I was given the choice of what to review direct from the company way back then for that first review, and I went back and forth between the Nea and the Gigi. I ultimately took the Nea.

Lelo Gigi

Now, I haven’t regretted getting the Nea as I love it and still use it regularly. It’s a great little clitoral vibe – not to mention pretty like all Lelo products. I was pleased to get the Lelo Ella to review a while back because it’s the non-vibrating version of the Gigi, and I loved that too. The Liv, which I also reviewed is similar in size to the Gigi, but it doesn’t have the g-spot specific shape. Despite all the Lelo wonderfulness I had gotten my hot little hands on, I still pined away for the Gigi. And yes, I could have splurged and purchased it, but as a toy reviewer I was convinced that someday… someday I might manage to get it to review.

And praise the Gods of Sex Toys, I won a Gigi when Babeland raffled off five to reviewers. Now, was it worth the wait? Oh hell yes. I love the design as it provides a firm, round surface to press against your g-spot. The silicone is velvety, not to mention you can sterilize it by wiping down with a 10% bleach solution. It’s angled perfectly, for me anyway, to hit that special spot. I found the controls easier to figure out than the Nea. (The Nea takes a bit of playing with before I manage to turn it on each time. Just when I think I’ve figured it out it doesn’t work like I think it will.) There’s a variety of vibration patterns and varying intensity of vibration. Unlike battery powered vibes (like all Lelo vibrators the Gigi is rechargeable) it really packs enough of a punch to get me off. (And I like intense vibes like the Hitachi Magic Wand, however I tend to prefer it on its low setting – so those of you who like weapons-grade sex toys might not be able to fully come from the Gigi. But then again, you might. I’m kinda on the edge of the weapons-grade sex toy fandom. I like a good strong vibration.) The Gigi not only feels lovely inside me, against my g-spot, it also feels great on my clit. The Gigi has turned out to be all that I had hoped it to be. Not all sex toys live up to the hype or your fantasies about them, but the Gigi, like all other Lelo products, came through for me. Highly recommended.

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Thank you to Babeland for sending this toy for review. This toy was received for free for review purposes and I was expected to give my honest assessment.

Pleasurists #68

Published on March 10, 2010 in pleasurists, reviews and sex toys. 0 Comments

via ModelMayhem

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