Archive for February, 2012

Review: Je Joue FiFi

February 28th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

Meet the Je Joue FiFi, the dual stimulator vibe that is the fancier sister of the Je Joue Uma vibe. This rabbit style vibe offers dual stimulation of your clit/vulva and your vagina, meant for both internal and external stim. Made of soft buttery matte silicone, FiFi feels luscious to the touch. It’s also fully waterproof, and fully rechargeable. It looks just like the other new Je Joue vibrator, Uma, except it has the added bunny ears clit stimulator on the base of the shaft. The vibe measures around 8 inches in length with 5 inches being insertable. The toy comes in a black Je Joue gift box, and comes with a user manual, and toy charger. The toy charges magnetically rather than actually having to be plugged into the toy. The small magnetic dots on the bottom of the toy connect to the charger then you plug the charger into the wall outlet to charge for a few hours. The LED light by the Je Joue logo at the base of the toy will light up as it charges, or blink red when the battery is too low. The magnetic charger holds nicely, but be sure to charge the toy on a steady surface so that the charge stays connected to the magnetic buttons. The magnetic buttons are also pressed to power the toy.

This vibe can be washed with anti-bacterial soap and water, or any other toy cleanser. Since the toy is waterproof it makes it easier to clean beneath the faucet, and the toy can be used in the bathtub or shower also. FiFi works best with water-based lubricant. The firm texture of the toy allows for thrusting however the ears, which are flexible and slightly pliable too, are firm as well, so some may not like thrusting with this toy. I like the size and shape of the bunny ears, as they are large and long enough to hopefully reach each woman’s anatomy, with the bunny ears resting on both sides of your clit. To turn the toy on, press the + button for a couple of seconds. FiFi offers various speed and vibration settings. To browse through the speed settings you can press the + button until you reach the vibration speed you like best, or press the – button to go back to a previous speed. There is a small button between the +/- buttons, a small ~ button, you need to press that button to browse through the vibration patterns that go from a pulsation to a fast thumping. The tiny ~ button is pretty hard to press, as the button is firm and quite small, so I suggest choosing your setting before you start masturbating, because it’s harder to press while the toy is in use.  To turn the toy off, simply hold the – button down for a few seconds.

I loved the Je Joue MiMi, the small clit vibe that looks similar in design, and i liked the new Uma a lot as well, the vibrations are fantastic and quite powerful, so it was no surprise that I loved the vibration intensity of the FiFi. I loved the clit stimulation paired with the internal vibration! Really yummy and very stimulating. The vibration patterns are fun to browse through, but can be hard to enjoy them when you need to press the button while in use, so I like to choose a pattern and speed before I get started, it helps to make sure I can focus on the vibration without having to fiddle with the buttons which can be distracting. The vibration is great and the motor is pretty fantastic, even at the highest vibration setting the toy is pretty quiet also, which I love. I adore the deep rumbly vibrations of the FiFi compared to some other vibrations that are too pitchy and buzz on top of the skin, FiFi, just like the Uma and MiMi, offer vibration that resonates through the skin. This toy is really cute too! I had thought the toy was adorable before i got it, but once I opened the packaged I liked the style and design of the toy even more. It also comes in a light pink color, a deeper rose color, black, or a purple color. The silicone is so pretty and smooth to the touch, Je Joue’s silicone is always ultra smooth and buttery feeling to me, I just love touching the toy. This is a fun dual stimulator, and I like the shape and style, paired with the rumbly vibration from the motor. Overall, not my favorite Je Joue toy in my collection, but definitely a fun toy that gets me off with nice vibration and a fun shape.

You can get the Je Joue FiFi at Kama Sutra Closet for $139, with free shipping. You can receive 15% off of your order if you use the discount code “SCARLET15″ at checkout!

Fun Wares is having a St Patricks Day Giveaway

February 28th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

Fun Wares is having a St. Patricks Day giveaway from now until March 17th! You can win one of these “green” toys: LELO Tor 2 cock ring, Leaf Bloom vibrator, Emotional Bliss Womolia vibe, or a Fun Factory Yooo! They are choosing 4 winners who get their choice of any of the 4 items.

How do you win?

  • Post a review of a product you have used on FunWares.com – You must sign in as a user to post reviews. Each review is 10 entries!
  • Follow @FunWares on Twitter gives you 2 entries
  • “Like” the contest post on Facebook gives you 2 entries

No need to comment on any post or anything, everyone who does any of the above will be entered to win!  So head on over to their website for more details.

March is my birthday month!

February 28th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

March is coming up in the next few days…yay, Spring! It’s also my birthday month, so stay tuned for more sex toy reviews and a few giveaways so you can win some goodies for MY birthday! :)

LELO Toy of the Week: Elise

February 28th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

This week my choice for LELO Toy of the Week is the Elise. Elise is what would now be considered one of the original LELO designed vibes, it features the rounded user control navigation button, and a sleek mid-sized shaft. The toy comes in a pretty sleek black color, and is made of supple matte silicone. Elise comes with LELO’s 1 year warranty satin storage pouch, charger, and comes packaged in the signature black LELO box. The vibe isn’t waterproof like Lelo’s new Insignia line of toys, however it is splashproof. I’ve used Elise in the shower away from the spray of the water without a problem, and clean-up is a snap too just be sure to keep water out of the charger port and the user button, since the button isn’t seamless. The shaft of sleek with a slight curve making it ideal for vaginal and G-spot stimulation, though it’s also lovely against the clit, or teased against the neck or breasts. Since the toy is made of silicone, even on the handle, it’s best to use this toy with a water-based lube. I like using toy cleaner spray or toy wipes to clean Elise, but old fashioned soap and water works fine too. The toy has a charging input at the tip of the handle, it has a silicone plug over it, just pull the plug out and plug the charger in. The LED light around the user button will blink as the toy charges. It only takes a few hours of charge and you’ll all set! I also like the included satin storage bag that comes with all LELO toys because it’s great for storing the Elise.

The vibe features two motors, one in the tip of the toy, and one in the base. The thing I like about LELO motors is that while they aren’t the strongest vibe intensity the vibrations resonate deeply and produce fantastic orgasms for me. LELO vibes are one of the only vibes that I use that don’t need a lot of power to get me off. The vibration goes from a soft fluttering barely moving vibe, to a nice ell rounded moderate speed at it’s highest. The toy is pretty quiet even when turned on to the highest vibration setting. The toy also features a few vibration patterns that go from a quick pulsation to a more slow rumble. The buttons are easy to press and easy to navigate even during use, and I do just fine changing speeds and settings even with lube on my fingers. I like Elise’s shape and the sleek shaft of the toy. Men can use this toy as well, as the vibe’s body can be pressed against the balls or underside of the cock. You can even use this toy during sex because of it’s size and functionality.

LELO Elise is currently available at a new shop that I found last year, The Sensual Moments. They have some great prices on sex toys and fast shipping, check them out!

Life Leaf vibrator

February 18th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

One of the best clit vibes that I’ve used in awhile…the Life by Leaf vibrator! Swan Vibes (who also manufacturers the Vanity by Jopen line for Cal Exotics) has created a fun new line of vibrators that are shaped like a leaf. Leaf is a line of toys that are green in color and all resemble various leaf and bloom shapes. Very cute! Made of super soft smooth silicone, and both fully rechargeable and waterproof, these vibes have been high on my list of new toys to review. This toy comes in a cute recycled cardboard box design that opens up to reveal the toy, a user manual, a natural canvas storage bag, and a charger. The shape of the Life by Leaf vibe is shaped and contoured to fit a woman’s body, and this toy is meant for clit and vulva stimulation. It rests very nicely against the pussy and offers some seriously yummy strong external stimulation. The toy measures around 4 inches in length, and a little over 1.5 inches wide. It fits in the palm of the hand and is quite lightweight. I like the bright green color and the supple feel of the silicone. The toy is best when used with water-based lubricant, and the toy can be cleaned with your favorite toy cleanser or anti-bacterial soap and water. Dry the toy with a lint-free cloth. The toy can be used in the bath or shower as well.

I like the package for the toy, as well as the canvas pouch, and the manual that comes in a paper folder. The toy features a charging input on the bottom of the toy, this is where you’ll plug the toy into the charger. The charging port is covered with silicone, which allows for the toy to be waterproof, the silicone seals the port until the seal is parted by the charger plug. Simply plug the charger into the toy and then into the wall and allow the toy to charge for a few hours. While the toy is charging, a red LED light will be lit above the charging port, once full charged the light turns off. The toy is pretty quiet, even on it’s highest vibration setting, so it’s pretty discreet. The design of the toy itself is discreet also, if you were to forget to put the vibe away and left it on your bed or even your dresser, someone would probably think it was just a knickknack. I adore the shape of the toy, it offers a beautiful curve, one that sits deliciously over the vulva, and can stimulate the entire outer area of your vulva, and the curve also rests against the clit. You could even slip this toy into a pair of panties, to hold the vibrator against your pussy so you can enjoy the vibration hands-free.

The shape feels good all over the entire body. The shapes feels awesome against the neck, breasts, stomach, vulva, and even rests nicely against the penis and balls, so couples can use this toy together. The thin shape of the toy also makes it ideal to use during couples sex as the toy can rest between two bodies nicely. So, what makes this toy one of my new favorite clit vibes of the moment? All of the above plus more. The vibration. Oh, the vibration. Pretty fantastic for a toy of it’s size! Powerful vibration in this little leaf! There is a small button on the top of the toy for ease of pushing while the toy is in use, the button is seamless and pretty easy to press even with slippery lubed up fingers. A simple press of the button turns the toy on, and a quick press again turns it off. Press and hold the button to go through the speed settings.  I find the vibrations rumbly and that they resonate nicely thorough out the clit. The motor is pointed near the thin tip of the toy, so you can use the tip of the Leaf Life vibe for more pinpoint stimulation. You can also feel the vibration very nicely along the sides of the toy and the bottom of the vibe. To turn the toy on, press the button once. To browse through the different modes, press and hold the button to find the setting you like best. To shut the toy off, just press the button one more time. Ideal for when you need to shut your toy off quickly in case of interruption. When you plug the toy in to charge it, the button will light up to let you know that it is charging. When the charge becomes low after use, the button will blink a red LED light. I adore the vibration on this toy! It’s so yummy! The patented “PowerBullet” technology is what gives the toy it’s nice strong vibration. This toy has becomes one of my favorite clit vibes, because the shape and feel is fantastic and the strong vibration gets me off, while the comfortable shape of the toy fits in the palm of my hand. I highly recommend this toy for those who enjoy rechargeable toys and want a clit vibe that really offers strong vibration with a discreet size, shape, while also offering a quiet motor. I am looking forward to trying the other Leaf shapes in this awesome line of toys!

The Leaf by Swan Vibes Life vibrator is on sale at Fun Wares for only $76.95…this is an AWESOME price for a seriously kick ass toy. This one is worth the money, folks! Highly recommended.

Rianne S Matryoshka Vibrator

February 16th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

Cute! A nesting doll vibrator? So fun! I’ve been wanting to try the Rianne S Matryoshka vibrator since last year, so I was thrilled to finally get the chance to review it. Rianne, a luxury toy designer from Belgium, has created a pretty waterproof vibe that is both rechargeable and made of soft matte silicone. The packaging is so cute also. It comes in a purple box with a lift off lid, inside you’ll find a user manual, charger, storage pouch, the vibrator, and the charging stand that also doubles as a cute little nesting doll box storage box. The vibe is inspired by the cute little Russian Matryoshka dolls, and feature the same shape with a smaller top and a rounded bottom. The toy is 100% waterproof and can be used in the bathtub or the shower. The toy can be cleaned with toy wipes, toy cleanser, or anti-bacterial soap and water. Since the main part of the toy is made of silicone, it’s best to use a water-based lubricant. The base of the toy is made of body safe plastic and features two charging prongs that rest against the charger base to charge the toy. The button controls on the toy are seamless, and are located on the front of the vibe also with the Rianne logo beneath it.

I really like the shape of this vibe! Holding the toy at the base, one the largest part, it fits in the palm of your hand, and the tip and curve of the toy can tease your body. It feels great on your nipples, and feels lovely against your clit and the entire vulva. You can do shallow penetration with the tip. The smooth silicone offers a matte finish and becomes very silky smooth when used with lubrication. The buttons are easy to press, and I like that they’re seamless so you don’t have to worry about getting moisture into the button seams. The toy rests on the charger base, and charges through the prongs, so that you don’t need to actually plug the toy into the charger, just plug in the charger base and rest the toy on top. Very easy, and the charger also doubles as a storage box, which makes it discreet and nice for storage. The toy also comes with a gold satin pouch for storing the vibe. The toy is easy to charge and gives you about 2 hours worth of use once the toy is fully charged. The vibe offers 5 different vibration speeds and 5 vibration modes, which you can easily browse through by pressing the two buttons on the front of the toy. The silicone body of the toy is firm but does have a slightly flexible tip. The motor offers nice vibration without a lot of noise, so you can use the toy discreetly through a closed door. I have the vibe in the pretty French Rose color, which is really pretty, though it also comes in a Deep Purple color and a Lavender Blush color.

The vibration level on the highest setting is pretty nice, and what I would describe as a moderate-high. Quite nice and the toy is pretty petite and fits nicely in the hand. It measures almost 4 inches in length from tip to base, but only allows for 1.5 inches of internal length so it’s definitely not a toy for thrusting, but it does allow for very shallow insertion vaginally. It’s a toy I would most definitely consider a clit vibe, and it’s so cute, and the design is so nice, paired with the quiet motor and the vibration settings and speeds makes this a really fun toy for solo or couples sex. The vibe can be used to stimulate the clit during vaginal or anal sex, and the tip and the curve of the toy can be pressed against a man’s balls and shaft for some teasing vibration in addition to oral sex. I used this toy in the shower and thought it was awesome! I found the shape quite ideal for both shower and bathtub masturbation, and the base of the toy rested nicely on the edge of the tub when I was done using the toy. Just be sure to dry the toy completely before placing it on the charging base. I like the pretty hourglass shape of the toy, and the ease of pressing the buttons as well. This is the type of luxury toy I’d like to see more of on the market.

The Rianne S Matryoshka vibrator is on sale for $119 at Kama Sutra Closet! You also get free shipping with the toy, and you can receive a 15% discount off of the toy if you use the coupon code “SCARLET15″ at checkout!

Je Joue Uma

February 14th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

Uma, you are delightful. Uma is one of the newest vibrator from the Je Joue brand of sex toys. I’ve been a fan of the Je Joue brand for the past few years, and really adored their SaSi vibe, as well as their MiMi vibe that is one of my go-to clit vibes. Uma, who looks like MiMi’s more grown up sister, offers the beauty and stimulation of the MiMi with the offer of internal stimulation to go along with the external stimulation. Uma is coated in luscious soft matte silicone. Je Joue toys are some of the most soft buttery silicone textures that I’ve ever felt, and Uma is no different. So luscious to the touch! The toy is waterproof and rechargeable. It can be used in the bathtub or shower, and you can use it with your favorite water-based lube, just be sure to keep silicone lube away from this toy, as you do not want to possibly ruin the gorgeous finish of the toy. To clean the toy, the seamless buttons and waterproof vibe makes it easy to clean in the sink with anti-bacterial soap and water, or your favorite sex toy cleanser or spray. The toy offers larger rounded tips on both ends, and a thinner shaft in the center. The toy is very easy to hold, which is ideal for internal thrusting. One end of the toy has a charging port, which consists of an ABS plastic area that has two magnetic charging dots. To charge the toy, just attach the magnetic charger and plug the charger into an outlet. Easy! The magnetic strength isn’t super strong, so keep the toy flat while charging and make sure the charger is positioned directly against the charging dots.

The toy is easy to grasp, and comes in a pretty black gift box that can also be used to store the toy when not in use. The vibe measures 7 inches in length from end to end, with about 4 inches insertable. The tip is slightly curved for G-spot stimulation, though the tip also feels great all over the body including the neck, breasts and clit. Just like with the MiMi clit vibe by je Joue, the Uma’s user buttons are the charging dots/buttons. One is a + and the other is a -. Press and hold the + button to turn the toy on, and then press the button again and again to browse through various speeds and vibration settings. Press the – button to go back to a previous setting and press and hold the – button to turn the toy off. There is a small dot between the +/- buttons to press to browse through the vibration modes, it can be hard to press, so I usually create my setting before using the toy. The LED light on the toy where the Je Joue logo is will light up when you charge the toy, and when the toy needs to be recharged the LED light will blink red when you try to turn the toy on. The buttons can be a little hard to press, as they are firm, and it can be tricky with lube on your fingers, so it can be difficult to press while in use.

The vibration isn’t too loud, though it’s not whisper quite either. The vibration patterns go from a pulsation mode to a more undulating vibe. The vibration speeds go from low to a nice high. MiMi was one of my favorite strong clit vibes, and Uma has taken the same strong vibrations but made them internal as well as external. I adore the lightweight feeling of the toy, while makes it more comfortable to hold the vibe during thrusting. The slightly curved G-spot tip feels really nice internally, and the vibrations feels rumbly and deep, and I like using the tip of the Uma on my clit just as much as I like the Uma when used internally. The feel of the silicone is oh so lovely, and feels so delicious as it glides over the skin. I also like how easy the toy is to clean, without having to worry about getting moisture or water into any seams or buttons. I like the Je Joue basically took the same design and vibration that the MiMi had and applied it to the Uma with a new shape that can be used internally. Uma is one sexy vibe!

You can get your own Je Joue Uma for $109 at KamaSutraCloset.com! You can save 15% off your purchase if you use the discount code “SCARLET15″ at checkout!

Tenga 3D Spiral

February 12th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

Tenga creates some of the coolest and most stimulating male masturbation sleeves on the market. They recently released a new line of 3D textures. I recently got to try the Tenga 3D Spiral. This modern sex toy is really fun to look at, and almost looks like a 3D puzzle or sculpture. It’s pretty discreet, if you were to leave this on your dresser or even your coffee table, I don’t think someone would see it and immediately think “masturbation sleeve!”. It comes in a re-usable stand for storage use also. The sleeve itself is made of a super squishy and stretchy elastomer material. The sleeve can be washed with warm water and allowed to air dry. The sleeve is waterproof and can be used in the shower also. It works well with water-based lubricant, and measures nearly 6 inches in length. The sleeve itself must be turned inside out to use. The spiral design that you see on the outside is the part that stimulates the penis. So you simply turn it inside out, so that you’re left with a smooth surface, and the spiral will become the inner texture. Then you can slide the sleeve over your cock and begin to masturbate with it.

 

The Tenga 3D Spiral Masturbation Sleeve feels really awesome! I don’t even have a penis, but the modern design, the cool spiral shape that glides over the cock, and the stretchy squishy elastomer material makes this sleeve really stand out as an awesome sleeve. I fingered the sleeve and thought it felt awesome on my finger. I handed this sleeve over to a male friend of mine who was more than happy to give this toy a go. My friend had tried a Fleshlight before, but hadn’t tried any other type of masturbation sleeve. After a week, he sent me an email telling me all about his experience. He said that he hadn’t ever heard of the Tenga brand and that he doesn’t understand what because the sleeve was, in his words, “amazing”. He said that the material of the sleeve felt awesome, and the suction and the added texture inside of the sleeve canal felt really awesome and stimulating, almost over-stimulating, but “in a good way”.  I love that Tenga continually creates fun, modern, and unique masturbation sleeves, and I hope that more men start to use Tenga opposed to some other cheaper end sleeves made of lesser quality material.

You can get the Tenga 3D Spiral Masturbator Sleeve at She Vibe for $34.99! An awesome deal for one of the highest quality sleeves on the market that is both stimulating and won’t break the bank.

 

LELO Toy of the Week: BO Cock Ring

February 12th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

LELO Bo, the gentleman’s ring. A nicer way of saying, cock ring. This luxury ring is rechargeable, and ideal for couples looking for a fun little Valentine’s Day surprise! Bo, is made of body safe ABS plastic and TPR material. The TPR material is smooth and sleek to the touch and feels similar in texture to a matte silicone. It’s fully rechargeable, unlike some other cock rings that are for one time use, Bo is meant to be used over and over again. It comes with LELO’s 1 year warranty, charger, case, user manual, and it comes in the signature black LELO gift box. It works really well with water-based lubricant, and it can be used for solo masturbation or couples sex. It offers up to 2 hours or charge (though you shouldn’t use a cock ring for that long because of the restriction of blood to the penis), and it’s super easy to charge. Simply set the Bo ring in it’s little storage case that doubles as a charging unit, and plug the charger into the unit. The case is also a nice discreet storage box for the ring.

Bo stretches to fit over the penis and balls, which helps a man last longer while the vibration offers stimulation to both the penis, and the partner, such his partners clit. A fun way to enjoy this ring is during woman on top sex, so she can enjoy the vibration stimulation against her clit, while the ring prolongs the erection. I like the soft smooth feeling of the TPR material, though it would have been great ha the material been silicone. Bo offers one vibration speed, and is easy to use with just the touch of a finger. There is a small On/Power button that automatically turns the ring on, once you push the plastic switch to the side. The vibration is medium in power, it’s not really meant to truly offer a high vibration setting, the main feature of the ring is that it’s an erection ring, the vibration is simply an added feature. Some may find the vibration too low when used on the clit, but it’s not meant to get you off based on vibration alone, the vibration isn’t the main course here folks. The ring itself is extremely stretchy and fits both tightly and comfortably around the base of the cock. This would make an awesome luxury couples toy for those who are new to cock ring use or want a fun little Valentine’s Day surprise for their partner! ;)

Lotus Blooms is a sex toy shop I recently stumbled upon online, and i really like their service and product selection. Lotus Blooms currently has the LELO Bo on sale for $79! You can check out their selection of sex toys at Lotus-Blooms.com

Liberator BonBon review

February 10th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

I love position furniture that offers hands-free stimulation during masturbation, and I really liked the shape and color of the Liberator BonBon, so I was more than happy to review it. This particular BonBon comes in a Bluberry color made of soft microsuede that is smooth and luscious to the touch. The microsuede cover zips off, so that the cover can be cleaned. Inside the cover is the firm yet pliable inner foam shape, the BonBon holds it’s shape nicely and offers a nice naughty seat for masturbatory fun. The neat thing about this piece of sex position furniture is that has a slot in the top of it that allows you to add a vibrator or dildo, so that you can mount the BonBon and ride your toy hands-free! The entire shape measures about 15 inches in length and a foot wide, so it’s easy to straddle. It’s 8.5 inches high, and the inner foam core holds the shape nicely even when you straddle the seat. The BonBon can hold a dildo with a flared base or even a smooth handled vibrator such as a LELO vibe or a Tantus or Njoy dildo. The slot holds the toy nicely, and allows you to mount the BonBon and hold your pussy against the vibe for clitoral stimulation or let the BonBon hold the toy while you slide the toy inside of your pussy and enjoy some hands-free penetration allowing your hands free to roam your body.

 

The BonBon works nicely with glass dildos and any vibrator that has a shaft that will stick out from the slot. This means you can straddle the BonBon and have free hands to play with your clit while you mount a dildo, or enjoy a vibrator internally while the BonBon holds it in place, and you can hold another vibe to your clit for dual stimulation. It’s also fun to ride! The slot holds the toy in place nice and firmly, and the BonBon itself is quite easy and comfortable to mount. You can lay the BonBon on a flat surface like the floor, or a comfy spot like the couch or bed. You can ride the BonBon while you watch porn, or even while orally or manually stimulation a partner. You could even mount the BonBon with a vibe or dildo for clitoral stimulation while your partner enters your pussy or ass. You can use the BonBon for sex positions also, such as you can bend over the BonBon for rear entry with a partner. BonBon can be used in a variety of ways. If you get lube o bodily fluids on it, you can wipe the microsuede cover with a  damp cloth, or remove the cover and machine wash it, dry, and put back on the BonBon. A great little “love seat” for solo or partner play!

The Liberator BonBon is available for $99.99 with FREE SHIPPING at PinkCherry.com!