Archive for April, 2010

Aloe Cadabra organic lubricant

April 28th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

I really like products that contain aloe. I often use raw aloe, and aloe vera gel for many things. So when I heard about a new organic lubricant called Aloe Cadabra, I knew I wanted to try it. The product design is basic and to the point, no flashy graphic, just a squeeze bottle container with a pretty product sticker that that product is made form 95% organic aloe. I like the understated packaging, and I like the idea of using aloe on my girlybits, since it works so well for other parts of the body. The 2.5 oz bottle of lubricant is pretty full of product, and the formula is very smooth. I can feel the aloe in it, it’s nourishing and very smooth to the touch. This all-natural lube contains no petroleum, glycerin, parabens, or other icky ingredients. Instead, Aloe Cabadra is made from Aloe vera gel, xantham gum, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, and vanilla essential oil. The lubricant is condom friendly, and works on silicone, and any other sex toys. If you have sensitive skin and tend to react to other lubes, this one may be worth a try. It’s rare for me to find lubes that truly contain no parabens, or glycerin. This lubricant’s ingredients are pretty pure for the most part. Aloe has anti-inflammatory properties, which means that this lube does also, so it’s also ideal for any women out thee that may experience vaginal dryness. I found that this lubricant is pretty long lasting, it has a light fragrance that is pleasant to smell, it’s tasteless, and it’s made with food grade ingredients, so it’s okay to get it in your mouth, if you plan on using this lubricant for oral sex. The formula is meant to mimic the body’s natural lubrication and be long lasting. I found that the formula is pretty great. I actually tried putting aloe vera gel on my clit before, after a seriously hardcore weekend with the Hitachi Magic Wand, and I found that straight aloe vera gel on the clit isn’t such a good thing, it leaves a white film on the pussy and it made me clit extra sensitive (and not in the good way). So I’m sort of thrilled that the good people that created Aloe Cadabra figured out the proper way to use aloe as a lubricant ingredient. This lube is a keeper! Get your own bottle of Aloe Cadabra lubricant at Tabu Toys for $10. This lube is highly affordable, considering comparable lubes are often more expensive and are full of chemicals you don’t really want to use on your genitals. Way to go, Aloe Cadabra (cute name by the way), this lube rocks!

We-Vibe II

April 26th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

Ah yes, I remember the release of the first We-vibe like it was yesterday. The toy was so innovative, discreet, and a toy that couples could both use and enjoy. So last year when I heard that the great people behind We-vibe had released a new version of the toy, appropriately titled We-Vibe II, I knew I had to check it out. We-vibe II looks just like the first version of itself. Cute, purple, made of supple silicone, sturdy yet bendable, and discreet. We-vibe II has become the little popular one on the block, especially after Oprah sang it’s praises. So what makes this toy different than the first generation We-vibe? There is an easy to push power button on the toy now, and it also boasts additional speed in High, and it has 7 vibration pulse patterns. I was definitely interested in checking out the new features, especially the new high speed vibration pattern. The toy is easy to clean, works with water-based lubricants, and the toy is waterproof, which means you can use it in a multitude of ways. Made for dual stimulation, one end of the We-vibe II fits inside of the vagina and vibrations internally as the end pressed against the G-spot, and the other end stimulates from the outside, resting against the clitoris. While wearing the We-vibe II, your partner can enter your vagina, and the vibrations from the toy will stimulate your lover as well. This luxury toy is made of body safe material, it also requires no batteries, since the toy is rechargeable. The toy comes with an instruction sheet, charger, storage pouch, and 30 day warranty. The toy can be bent, and moved to stretch and fit the internal contours of the vagina so you can adjust the toy to hit your G-spot, and your lover’s penis can stimulate you internally, while the edge of the We-vibe II will vibrate against the shaft of the penis.

While this toy is highly marketed as a couples toy, you can also use this toy solo. You can insert the toy into your vagina, and stimulate your clit with extra vibration from another toy. Or slide the We-vibe II into your vagina and rock your hips with the toy inside of you. The detailed lines on the clitoris end of the toy are meant for extra clitoral stimulation. You can also use one end of the We-vibe II into your ass, an the other end into the vagina. I could also see two women using this toy together, one woman could wear the toy, while the other grinds up against the outer clitoral stimulator. I like any toy that brings a couple closer together or adds to a couples sensations, so this toy is a winner in my book. I also had so much fun checking out the vibration patterns, I think a lot of people will enjoy the choice of finding a favorite pattern. The high speed is definitely an improvement, I enjoy the intense vibration, though it may be too intense for some, especially with it pressing against your partner’s shaft, so it probably will depend on what works best for both you and your partner. Too much vibration can desensitize the area, which definitely isn’t what you want to be doing here, so it’s something you really should experiment with to find the perfect vibration setting for you both.

If you buy the We-Vibe II from Pleasure Galaxie, you’ll also receive a FREE Power 3-Speed Vibrating Bullet ($17 value)! Get the We-Vibe II for $90 at PleasureGalaxie.com and you’ll also get FREE SHIPPING.

Be sure to use discount code “LETTER15” at checkout and you’ll receive 15% off of any order at PG!

Mother’s Day Giveaway

April 24th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

This is for all of the mothers out there! Or, those with mothers. grandmothers, or other strong women in their lives. It’s about time we pamper the women who loves us most. What better way than to do it than with a wonderful gift package of sex toys? MyPleasure.com is offering one of my readers a Blissful Hearts Pleasure Kit! The kit includes: a red waterproof Love G vibe, a Pure Bliss massager, a Heart’s Desire slimline vibe, a bottle of silicone lubricant, and the Essence vibe! That’s over $150 worth of orgasmic goodies. You can get the Blissful Hearts Pleasure Kit for $89.95, which is 40% off retail price. The kit comes gift wrapped in a My Pleasure gift box, and it would make a super sexy surprise for you, or the sexy MILF in your life :)

Check out their Mother’s Day Sale, and if you use the promo code “MOMSDAY” you’ll get 15% off your order!

RULES:
Must be 18 years of age or older, must be a US resident. Giveaway begins now, and ends on May 3, 2010 at Noon eastern time.

TO ENTER:
Go to My Pleasure sex toys and let me know one other item you’d like to try. They have an awesome variety of vibrators.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
- Tell me who you want to win this for (yourself, your mom, your friend, etc) and why for 1 extra entry.
- Follow My Pleasure on Twitter for 1 extra entry.
- Comment on any of my other blog posts for 1 extra entry each post.
- Tweet the giveaway: “RT @scarletsletter is giving away a Mother’s Day sex toy kit from @My_Pleasure! http://tinyurl.com/2fd2jzr” for 1 extra entry per tweet. You can tweet once daily.
- Check out the My Pleasure blog and subscribe to the blog via email (it’s on the right sidebar of blog) for 3 extra entries.


Fleshlight Sex in a Can Abbey’s Secret Ale

April 22nd, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

So I’ve reviewed a few faux pussies in my day, but I’ve yet to try a mouth orifice male masturbator. So that’s one reason I wanted to check out the Fleshlight Sex in a Can Abbey’s Secret Ale. This masturbation sleeve is part of Fleshlight’s new Sex in a Can collection. Like the original Fleshlight, Sex in a Can comes with a Superskin masturbation sleeve, smooth or textured inner canal, and a case. Unlike the original Fleshlight, Sex in a Can is a little more affordable, smaller in size, and comes with a funny discreet “beer can” case. Abbey’s Secret Ale comes with a red and black beer can case, that is pretty discreet looking. Once you “open” the can by unscrewing the top of the can/case you’ll find a soft smooth mouth orifice. The mouth orifice is meant to look like female lips, and unlike most other Fleshlight orifices, these lips are the ones above the waist, rather than below. Superskin is soft, and semi-realistic, which provides a squishy and stimulating feel just to touch the sleeve. The inner canal of the sleeve is studded with small like flaps which help to provide a very stimulating texture against the penis. Once you lube up your cock, you can slide your cock into the inviting Superskin lips, as they wrap around your member and slide into the textured masturbation canal. The canal is really stimulating to my finger, so I can imagine it’s really stimulating to a hard dick. The canal is a little shorter in length, and a little less wide in girth. If you have an average size or below average sized penis, this toy will probably be awesome for you. However, if you have a bigger than average cock, I would suggest going with an original Fleshlight to make sure the experience is as stimulating as possible.

When I slid my fingers into the mouth orifice, that is the opening between the Superskin lips, you cna feel a nice tight canal, with various studs that rub against my finger. It feels good and sort of tickles my finger with playful “licks”, which is why I’m sure this particular orifice has this inner texture. To feel more like oral sex, with tongue licks, rather than a smooth or other textured canal that most of the pussy and ass orifices have. The sleeve is squishy and nice to touch, and pretty easy to clean. You can remove the sleeve from the case, turn it inside out, and wash it out with hot water. No soap or cleaner, but you can rinse it with an isopropyl alcohol rinse with water/alcohol. Let the sleeve dry inside out completely before putting the sleeve right side out and putting it back into the case. It’s also best to use cornstarch or talc powder to dust the sleeve after each use, to help the material of the sleeve remain soft and smooth. Also, water-based lubricant works best with the Fleshlight toys, so I highly suggest using a lot of lube to get proper sucking of the toy and ultimate stimulation. Sex in a Can Abbey’s Secret Ale is a great choice for anyone interested in trying a Fleshlight for the first time, or for Fleshlight fans who are interested in trying a different kind of Fleshlight experience. You can get Abbey’s Secret Ale for $39.95 at Pink Cherry sex toys.

Live in Canada and want to order from Pink Cherry? Check out PinkCherry.ca!

Doc Johnson White Nights Pleasure Kit

April 20th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

Night in white satin…nights with white sex toys! When I saw this Doc Johnson White Nights Pleasure Kit at Tabu Toys I knew I had to try it out. The kit comes with 4 vibrators: a slimline vibrator, a pocket rocket vibrator, a egg vibe, and a little bottle of White Nights massage oil. Everything you need for a nice little night of self-love, or to share with a partner for a steamy rendezvous. Each vibrator is made of soft smooth ABS plastic and velvet cote. The egg vibrator requires 2 AA batteries, and it offers nice stimulation for clitoral or vaginal use. I actually really liked the egg vibe, it’s cute, and it offers deep vibration. The slimline vibe is made of hard plastic and offers the twist end cap to change vibration modes. It’s a pretty basic vibe, but I like that it can be used internally to give me a more fuller feeling, something the other two vibes can’t do. It rquires 2 AA batteries also. I adore the Pocket Rocket, it’s cute, it’s discreet, and only requires 1 AA battery. It offers one speed, with metal nubs that vibrate against the clit. It’s a vibe that a lot of women start out with, and for good reason. I’ve actually given Pocket Rocket vibes to friends as gifts, for most, it was their first sex toy and it got them hooked! ;) The Tuberose scented massage oil is light and fragrant. It smells nice and glides on the skin well. This would be an awesome gift for a couple! I had fun just suing the kit and testing each item out myself, but I think it would have been so much more fun to check out with a lover. This kit is great for sex toy beginners, who maybe don’t know what type of vibrator they want. The White Nights Pleasure Kit is affordable too, and offers a lot of variety. I like this cute little kit, even the packaging is sexy and cute. Doc Johnson, this kit is awesome, nice job, I’d like to see more kits like this in the future. You can try this kit out for yourself for only $49.97 at TabuToys.com. If you bought all 4 of these toys separately it would cost more money than that, so this really is an ideal value.

Anatomicals, cute cheeky body products!

April 19th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

I just recently found this super cute body product company called Anatomicals. They make shower gel, lip balm, shampoo, mints, lip gloss, eye creams and more. I love their bright colorful packaging and their product names. They’re cheeky and fun! Anatomicals is a UK brand, so I haven’t been able to find many products in the US, but luckily you can order from the Anatomicals online shop. I tried all of the products above, plus their sugar-free mints and a cute tote bag, but I was using them and didn’t have them available when I took this photo. Cute boxes, right? I love the names like No Old Bags Allowed, and The Scarlet Pimple Hell. Just my style! ;) If you’re in the UK, or you get the chance to order some of their products, let me know what you think! I really like their products, their lip gloss smells so good, and their balm is really moisturizing.

Jollies sex toy giveaway!

April 17th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

I’m a huge fan of the Jollies line of sex toys. Their made of high quality silicone, come in a variety of unique shapes, and they’re colorful. Jollies recently made a few of their sex toys in colors especially for the sex toy shop Kama Sutra Closet. If you’re familiar with my blog, you know that I love Kama Sutra Closet! Well, it just so happens, that they love me too. So they’re offering a Jollies sex toy to one of my readers! You can enter to win a Jack, Hitachi attachment, or Rider. I reviewed the Rider a month or so ago, and the toy rocks, it’s a great internal vibe! The Hitachi attachment is a colorful add on that fits to the head of the Hitachi Magic Wand, so the toy can be used internally. Jack is a realistic shaped dildo to give you that full feeling in your vagina or ass. So how do you win? Check out the details below!

PRIZES:

Jollies Jack dildo is Gold Sparkle

Jollies Rider in Gold Sparkle

Jollies Hitachi Attachment in G-Spot Polka Dot

These toys are gorgeous, huh? They’re affordable too! Each toy ranges in price from $38-$54. You can win one of the toys above by entering below. The winner will get their choice of any one of the toys pictured above.

RULES:
You must be 18+ to enter this giveaway. USA residents only please. The giveaway begins, right now, Saturday April 17th, and ends on Friday April 30th at Noon Eastern time. You can enter once for the main entry, and multiple times for the extra entries.

ENTER:
Go to KamaSutraCloset.com and tell me one other item that you’d like to own (besides the toys mentioned above). One entry per person.

EXTRAS ENTRIES:
- Tell me which toy you would choose if you’re the winner! Either the Jack, Rider, or Hitachi attachment. For 1 extra entry.
- Tell me what Jollies toy you think looks the coolest. For 1 extra entry.
- Follow Kama Sutra Closet on Twitter. For 1 extra entry.
- Make any purchase from Kama Sutra Closet and use the 15% off discount code “SCARLET15″ at checkout. For 5 extra entries.
- Tweet to promote the giveaway: “RT @scarletsletter is giving away a Jollies silicone toy from @KamaSutraCloset! http://tinyurl.com/y3dd7ypFor 1 extra entry. You can tweet this giveaway once daily!

LELO Billy

April 16th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

LELO currently has 11 toys in the Femme line, and now they have 4 toys in the Homme line. I love that they are beginning to build up their line of toys specifically for men. They’re leading the way right now in the sex toy market for luxury men toys. Needless to say, reviewing the LELO Billy was fun and interesting, as being a female I got to try out a toy that was specifically made for prostate stimulation. Like with all LELO toys, just because a toy is targeted toward women or men, it doesn’t mean that sex toys are mutually exclusive to gender. Plenty of men have enjoyed some of toys from the Femme line, and vice versa, so I was excited to test out a vibrator that men could enjoy. LELO Billy comes in a deep crimson color (Bordeaux) and a Dark Blue color (Deep Blue), and is made of quality hard plastic (ABS) and silicone. The shaft of the toy is curved, which is perfect for P-spot stimulation (or G-spot stimulation!), and at the base of the shaft you’ll notice a thicker ring around the body of the toy. This flared ring is there so that you can use the Billy vibrator inside your anus without worrying about the vibrator getting stuck in your ass. Yes, it can happen, ask just about any nurse technician you can find and they’ll admit, lost vibrators in bootys is a common mishap. This happens because the anal sphincter muscle works as a suction, so when something is pushed far enough into the ass, your butt holds onto it tightly and can suck it up deeper into the anus, which is a problem if you can’t retrieve it yourself.  Men, please don’t let that scare you off. I tell you this only to educate you, not scare you away from anal play. Plus, LELO has you covered and that is why the flared ring around the base is there, to make sure the toy doesn’t get stuck in the anus. Also, this toy is quite easy to clean. Anti-bacterial soap and water works, as does your favorite toy cleaner. If you plan on sharing this toy anally, please use a condom, as even though you may not see fecal bacteria, traces of it may still be there and therefore can be transferred from partner to partner.

As for lubricants, I know a lot of anal lubes contain silicone, to make the lube long lasting for anal play, however since Billy’s shaft is made of silicone, that means silicone booty lubes are a no-no. Luckily you can still use a nice thick water-based lubricant which should work just fine for ass play. Another great thing about this vibe is that like all LELO sex toys, Billy is rechargeable. No batteries, no fumbling around trying to find those pesky AA batteries. Billy comes with it’s own charger which you can plug into any electrical outlet. There is a input on the end of the handle end of the toy which is where you will plug the charger into. You can control the vibration intensity, vibration patterns, and lock/unlock the toy all by using the circular interface button. It’s easy to use and press the button to change speeds, even during use. However, the button is not seamless so be careful not to get water or moisture into the seam. Billy’s internal motor offers deep vibrations that resonate nicely in the anus or vagina. I also think Billy is a great size for first time anal users! It’s not too big, and since its made of silicone, the shaft glides in smoothly during insertion. The vibration intensity is nice, not too weak, not super powerful, but deep and strong enough to be pleasurable in the pussy or the ass. Also the head of the shaft is curved, which means that once the shaft is inserted into the body, the curve will be at the perfect angle to vibrate against the prostate or the g-spot. The handle is comfortable to hold, and you can grasp the handle and thrust the toy in and out of your body for added stimulation if you’d like.

I like the LELO Billy a lot. It’s a good looking toy, it’s not too intimidating to first timers, and since it works well for both men and women, which means that couples can even enjoy this vibrator together. Interested in learning more about the Billy and buying one of your own? You can find it on sale at Pleasure Galaxie for $108.

DISCOUNT: Want an additional 15% off of your order at PleasureGalaxie.com? Use code “LETTER15” at checkout!

Vibratex Mystic Wand

April 15th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

It’s a microphone. No, wait, it’s a sex toy! I sort of had a crush on the Vibratex Mystic Wand as soon as I saw it. It’s cute, it’s pink, it’s cordless, and it offers a lot of vibration power. The boy of the toy is made of body safe plastic, and the end cap will twist off for you to insert 4 AA batteries to power the toy. The front of the handle features the user buttons will help you navigate to the vibration setting of your choice. The vibration goes from light to pretty high. Above the interface, is a light that will light up when the toy is in use. The head of the toy is made of smooth silicone, it’s soft to the touch and feels nice and silky against skin. The neck of the toy, holding the ball head, is flexible so you can move the head of the toy around comfortably. This sort of looks and acts like the Hitachi Magic Wand’s younger sister. It’s made for intense clitoral stimulation, and the ball head of the toy fits nicely against the clitoris and the vaginal lips. How it’s different is that it’s wireless! No having to plug the toy into an electrical outlet to use, which is a plus. The toy is also lightweight and a lot less heavy than the Hitachi. The Mystic Wand vibrator is also pretty, colorful, and easy to use. It offers more vibration versatility than the Hitachi, since the Mystic Wand offers different speed settings and vibrations. There are 3 vibration strengths, and 3 vibration patterns to choose from. I sort of really like this toy a lot. It’s cute, it’s lighweight, it’s quieter than the Hitachi, it’s wireless. It costs around the same as a Hitachi Magic Wand, but it’s more convenient. Don’t get me wrong, I love the Hitachi, and I highly suggest it to women all of the time. However, I think the Vibratex Mystic Wand is pretty awesome. The highest vibration intensity is pretty damn good. I don’t think it’s as strong as the Hitachi, but it is pretty close. The vibrations resonate deeply, and caused me to have a yummy thigh quaking orgasm.

A friend of mine actually just got the Vibratex Mystic Wand herself, and after using it, she called me and said she had a question. A lot of my friends come to me with sex toy questions, obviously ;) Anyway, she said “Amber, um, is it normal that after using this toy and climaxing, I peed a little?” I laughed, but not wanting her to think I was laughing at her, I asked her to explain the “pee” situation better. She mentioned that when she had an orgasm while using the toy, she could feel what felt like pee squirt out. First, I congratulated her, then I assured her that it wasn’t pee. While squirting orgasms usually occur with G-spot stimulation vaginally, it is possible to have a squirting orgasm from intense clitoral stimulation, and that is just what happened to her while using this toy! I was pretty impressed. While I love the toy, I haven’t ever experienced a squirting O via clit stim, but that sounds pretty freaking awesome.

So there you have it. This vibe gave me a great orgasm, and gave my friend a squirting orgasm. My friend told me that this toy is now her favorite toy, and that it really blows her away how awesome the vibration is. I have to agree with her. Also, the head of the toy is smaller than the Hitachi head, and to me, it made it easier to rest the head of the toy between my vaginal lips and press against my clit. For some, if the vibration is too intense, you can us this vibration over your underwear. It’s really up to you. I have a pretty strong clit that can take a lot of vibration, so I usually don’t use toys with a cover between, but it’s perfectly alright to do that also. Vibratex, you have a winner here! Me, my friend, and her squirting orgasm thank you!

Get your own Mystic Wand for $68 at Kama Sutra Closet. You can also receive 15% off of your order by using the discount code “SCARLET15″ at checkout! This code will work for the purchase of this vibrator or any other sex toys from KamaSutraCloset.com

Pleasurists #73

April 14th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

jealous, jealous again by Scott Church

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.

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