The last toy in the new LELO line that I’m reviewing is the LELO Insignia Tiani. This couples vibe is meant to be a dual stimulator that you can wear solo, or during sex. Tiani comes in a black LELO gift box, along with a 1 year warranty, user manual, charger, remote, batteries for the remote, a sample packet of LELO’s personal moisturizer lubricant, LELO Insignia brooch and satin storage pouch. Tiani, like the other toys in the new wireless line from LELO, is waterproof, made of quality silicone with a smooth matte finish and metallic colored ABS plastic. The toy plays best with water-based lubricant, and since it’s waterproof it is bathtub and shower friendly. Tiani is small, and fits in the palm of your hand. It looks a little like a slim V shape, with both arms of the toy being silicone, and the small band around the front arm being ABS plastic. This metallic colored ABS plastic area is where you open the toy for charging. You simply grasp the silver colored band, and twist the top arm of the Tiani, it will open to show a charging port. Plug the charger in and give it a few good hours charge until it’s ready for action. Once you place the cap back on the toy and twist it tightly until the cap is lined up and back in place, the toy is ready to use, and the seal charging port will keep water out of the charging input. You could get lube trapped around the seam though, so be sure to clean the area carefully and thoroughly between uses. Cleaning Tiani is pretty easy, just wash it under the faucet using anti-bacterial soap and water, or use your favorite toy cleanser, and then dry the toy with a lint free cloth.

Tiani’s remote requires 2 AAA batteries, and features a smooth round body, with a ABS metallic silver disc that turns to open/close for you to insert batteries into the charger. Thats one bummer, I was hoping the remote would be rechargeable, but the remote does come with batteries so you’re able to use it right away. It comes with a remote turn key that you can slide into the toy of the lid and turn to open the toy, but I opened the lid just fine using my hand. The other side of the remote is smooth and matte silicone and it features the control buttons: _ , power button, and +. Before you use the remote to power the toy, you need to sync the wireless connection between the Tiani and the remote. To do this, press and hold the wireless button on Tiani ( it looks like ((o)) and it will blink once you press it) and then press the + button on the remote. Once the connection is made, both buttons should blink and the toy will begin to vibrate. It’s now in SenseMotion mode, which means if you move the remote up and down at different angles it will change the vibration intensity on the toy (as well as the remote, the remote vibrates to let you know what your lover is feeling on the receiving end of the Tiani). The toy also has another SenseMotion mode, that allows you to shake or swirl the remote to change intensity of the toy. If you’d rather not use the SenseMotion technology, you cna use the toy in manual mode and press the buttons to choose a vibration speed/mode. To get into Manual Mode, turn the toy on by pressing the wireless button on Tiani, and instead of pressing + on the remote, press and hold the middle power button on the remote. From there, you can browse different vibraiton patterns by pressing the middle power button, or make the vibration higher or lower by pressing the -/+ buttons. Press and hold the middle power button for a few seconds when you’re in Manual mode, and this should create a blinking light on the remote and will shut the vibration off on Tiani’s remote so that only the toy will vibrate rather than the toy and the remote.

The Tiani comes in Black or Deep Rose, the flash on my camera is making the color much brighter pink than it really is. It’s much more fuschia with purple under tones in person. The toy is a bit buzzy and louder than my older LELO toy models, the vibration intensity is nice, but not super powerful. I noticed that the remote does lose connection with the wireless Tiani vibe from time to time, which can be tedious, though the remote does seem to work up to 12 meters from the toy as long as the wireless button is in direct path to it. You could let your lover control this while you’re wearing it from across the room, or you could use the toy in Manual mode, set a specific vibration setting and then have couples sex, with the remote near by you could pick it up and press buttons when you ant to change the speed or vibrating pattern. Tiani is a wearable vibrator, with one arm worn inside of the vagina, and the other arm worn outside and positioned against the vulva and clit. The slim size is supposed to make it ideal for couples to still have penetrative intercourse without the toy getting in the way. This toy is definitely more of a clit toy though, as the toy doesn’t vibrate in both arms, it vibrates in the larger arm which is to be worn externally against the clit/vulva, while the smaller arm that is used internally doesn’t vibrate. The arm holds the toy in place, and you can feel a little vibration that travels through the silicone from the external clit vibrations. I like the technology and fun idea behind the Tiani, and the pretty design looks nice and modern. While Tiani isn’t my favorite toy, I’m really glad that I got the chance to review it so that I have now tried the entire LELO Insignia with SenseMotion line.

LELO Tiani retails for $159, but one of my favorite sex toy shops Pleasure Galaxie has it for $129! Thats $30 off retail, and PG also ships discreetly and quickly.

Check out this beautiful frosted glass plug from Crystal Delights! This butt plug features a lovely vintage jewel in the base. The Crystal Delights Vintage Frosted Glass Butt Plug is a handblown glass anal plug with a interesting frosted glass finish, which makes it really fun to the touch and makes it feel different than smooth glass finish toys. The end of CD toys usually has a Swarovski crystal in the end, but this particular frosted plug from the Vintage plug collection has a gorgeous vintage vaseline medallion that features a pretty delicate design, and it also glows under a black light! Cool huh? I wore this in my butt and my ass totally was glowing like a dirty little Rudolph the Green Nosed Buttdeer. Totally fun! One of the coolest glass toys in my sex toy collection. This toy is eco-friendly because it’s made of glass, it easy to clean with anti-bacterial soap and water, and it works really well with water-based and silicone lubricants. This particular plug measures nearly 3.5 inches with almost 3 inches being insertable, so it’s on the small side and perfect for butt plug newbies too. It’s pretty lightweight in your hand, and fits in the palm of your hand, but because it’s made of glass it adds a nice weight once inserted into your ass. The bulbed tip is slightly tapered for ease of insertion and measures 1.4 inches at it’s thickest point (middle of the bulb).

The handle is easy to grasp and does stick out from between the cheeks nicely, which gives you a chance to show off the pretty jewel. This plug feels really nice once inserted, and the neck of the toy sticks out from the ass without being too long or uncomfortable, you can sit in this plug and sleep in it if you wanted too. Even though this butt plug is made of glass and isn’t porous, you can’t boil it or throw it in the dishwasher like you can with other glass items because of the jewel in the end, don’t want to damage the pretty vintage gem! Clean up is even easier if you use a condom over the head of the plug. Also, since the toy can’t be boiled, it’s best not to share this plug. It’s okay though, once you have one of these plugs you’ll want more! I’m a little Crystal Delights fiend, these plugs a little like tattoos, once you get one you want more and more. I’m up to about 6 CD toys and it’s not enough! You can see how beautiful these pieces are from the photos, but it’s actually even prettier in person! Nothing about this plug is cheap or poorly made, it’s stunning and feel fabulous. The frosted glass texture is definitely unique, and I like it. It almost feels like sea glass in texture. Once you apply lubricant to it, it feels even smoother and insertion and removal is quite easy.

This toy shines like Kryptonite when it’s under a blacklight! Cool, right? Totally cool! Superman would definitely see my ass when i’m wearing this and get weak in the knees. This plug is so much fun! Fun to wear, and fun to show off to your partner. Crystal Delights sells a Blacklight Flashlight in their online shop for $7.50, it’s a great way to discreetly have a black light on hand to make this plug glow. The above photo is the plug in a dark bedroom while I’m pointing the black light flashlight at it, glows pretty brightly! This plug is definitely a fun buy even for this features alone! It’s also really fun because during partner sex, you can aim the blacklight at the plug, or even buy a blacklight flashbulb for the bedroom and your ass will glow in the dark! This isn’t just a glow-in-the-dark toy, you definitely need the blacklight to activate the vintage vaseline medallion to glow. So much fun! I kept playing with the plug and flashing the blacklight on it to see it glow. This toy is stunning in daylight and twilight! You can get the Crystal Delights Vintage Frosted Glass Plug for $94.95 at CrystalDelights.com, for the quality of the glass, design of the plug, and the cool black light properties makes this toy a one of a kind ass-cessory! 

Yes Yes Yes! Sally was totally wearing the new We-Vibe 3 in the movie When Harry Met Sally. Well, probably not, but if she had been, that O totally would have been real. The highly anticipated We Vibe III looks similar to the first two versions of the popular couples toy, but it’s upgraded. It comes in the signature We Vibe purple color, as well as ruby and teal. It’s made of smooth silicone that has a sleek satin finish rather than a matte one, and this time the toy comes with a remote control! Ah yes, the remote control age of sex toys…welcome to the 21st century. This discreet couples toy fits in the palm of your hand, is fully rechargeable, and can be worn during sex. It dually stimulates both internally and externally, while also stimulating the penis during vaginal penetration. It’s made of quality body-safe material, doesn’t have a strange odor or taste, and it’s eco-friendly because it doesn’t require batteries to work. Simply give it a few hours charge and go! It features 6 different vibrations settings that offer steady vibration and vibration modes that work best for you. This model of the We Vibe is also 40% more powerful than the first two versions of the toy! This toy comes with a wireless charger that has a cover, so it also works as a storage unit for the toy. It comes with the wireless remote control that can be used up to 10 feet away, and the toy is waterproof so it can even be used in the shower or bathtub.

The We Vibe III is easy to charge and doesn’t require plugging the toy in, it simply nestles onto the charging base allowing for a few hours to charge. The silicone material feels yummy against the skin, and you can use water-based lubricate with the toy, and since the toy is waterproof, cleaning it is pretty easy. Wash it with anti-bacterial soap and water after use, or use a cleaning spray or foam on the toy. A lot of women like clitoral stimulation during sex, and the We Vibe offers a way for this during partner sex that is both hands free and fun for both partners. The toy, similar to a slim U shape, is contoured and curved to fit a woman’s anatomy, with one end being inserted into the vagina and pressed against the vaginal wall and G-spot, while the outer part of the toy rests against the vulva and clit, while still allowing enough room for your partner’s penis to slide inside of your vagina. The vibration also offers added stimulation to him along the length of his shaft. The design of the toy is both comfortable to insert and use, and you can wear it in a variety of positions including missionary, doggystyle, and cowgirl. Alternatively a woman can even wear this toy as a solo masturbation toy. It offers hands-free stimulation, while your hands are free to roam your body, as well as allow your hands free to use a dildo or other toy in unison with the We Vibe 3. A full charge of the toy gives you about 2 hours of use, and because there is a motor in both arms of the toy, you get pinpoint stimulation of both the vagina and the clit. The vibration setting is very quiet and discreet too, even on the highest setting. So even if you have guests or family in the next room, you can use this toy while being discreet. I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet this toy was!

You can manually use the toy, with just a press of a button, or you can use the remote control for convenience. You could even wear the We Vibe 3 out to dinner with your partner or to a night out on the town and let them stimulate you discreetly while using the remote! Way more fun than a pair of vibrating panties, and more powerful too. Plus, when you get home, you’re all ready to dive right in and have sex! The U shape offers a nice amount of pliable flexibility, so it should be able to stretch and fit each woman’s unique anatomy. The toy measures 3 inches from top to bottom, and the width at the thickest point of both warms is 1 inch, so it’s pretty slim and allows room for your partner’s dick. The toy offers different vibration settings from a pulsating to a rumbling steady, the vibration power is pretty damn good! Definitely more powerful than the original We-Vibe design, and I was pretty surprised by just how awesome the vibration power was. Definitely enough to get me off alone, so using this with a partner should induce fireworks! The slightly ridge design on both arms offers added stimulation, and the toy is easy to power with a simple seamless button at the top of the toy. Using the remote is pretty simple as well, and it worked well without losing signal to the toy, and since it doesn’t use much energy or anything, it comes with a battery that shouldn’t need replaced, unlike other remotes that require batteries. So that is definitely a plus!  This toy is awesome, definitely the best We Vibe design thus far! I like the convenient charging base, the ease of use manually or with the remote control, the whisper quiet vibrations, and the nice powerful vibrations, all of those things work well together to make this one awesome couples toy!

You can get the We Vibe III for $150 at KamaSutraCloset.com and if you use the coupon code SCARLET15 at checkout, you’ll get 15% off your order!

Siri is powered with 4 user buttons, Up, Down, + and -. To turn the toy On/Off, simply press the + key. You can also lock/unlock the toy by pressing and holding the +/- buttons at the same time for three seconds. This makes it ideal when traveling with the toy, or taking the toy with you in your purse or overnight bag. The toy is discreet in size and fits in the palm of your hand. To browse through the toys vibration modes, that range from a steady vibration to a fluttering vibe to a more pulsing vibe, press the Up key, and to go back to a previous setting press Down. To go through the different vibration speeds press +, and to go back to a speed press -. To me, Siri is a little more powerful than the Nea or Liv, but not too much more intense. LELO isn’t known for super powerful vibration, but they’re known for nice vibration that resonates deeply and good design. I personally love the penetrating feeling of LELO’s vibrations, they seem to get me off really well even without an intensely powerful motor. Possibly because of the newer motor, Siri is a little louder than older LELo models in my opinion, not too loud, but at the highest vibration setting it’s definitely louder than my LELO Gigi.

Siri isn’t waterproof, and because of the 4 individual buttons on the control panel, they do have a noticeable seam around each button that could let moisture settle into it easily. So use caution when cleaning the Siri. The Intima blindfold feels lovely, and it feels well made, doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy. It features a shaped eye area for comfortable, and the headband that goes around the head to cover the eyes is stretchy, however it doesn’t stretch too much, so if you have a large head or a lot of thick hair, it might be a fit squeeze. It also comes with ties that can be used on the wrists or tied behind the head in a bow. This fun gift set is really cute and would make a really fun and festive gift for your honey, or any luxury toy lovers on your holiday shopping list! You can get the LELO Seasons Greetings Siri and Intima Gift Set at TabuToys.com for $134!

Are you lookin’ for a piece of tail? Check out the super luxe and gorgeous Crystal Delights Minx Plug. This anal plug is handblown with high quality clear glass, this small plug measures in at almost 3.5 inches, with nearly 3 inches of insertable length. The slightly tapered bulbed tip is smooth and meant for comfortable insertion. The most unique part of this glass is that the flared base of the plug features real mink! Yes, a fur addition that makes this tail plug such a saucy lil minx! The mink fur is super soft and pretty, albeit, not faux (just a heads up to my vegan readers!). It’s a soft pink color, and when the plug is inserted, the tuft of fur makes it look similar to having a bunny tail. The glass material is smooth and works really well with both silicone and water-based lubes, and cleaning the plug is simple if you wipe it down with sex toy cleaner or anti-bacterial soap and water. Since there is fur on the end, be sure to handle with care as to not get a lot of lube or water on the fur. Fur shouldn’t be heated, so if it gets wet, pat it dry, comb gently with a comb, and allow to air dry. The plug is 1.4 inches at it’s thickest point, so this plug’s size would even be ideal for beginners.

I really like the cute playfulness of the base looking like a tail, and the fit of the Crystal Delights plug is both comfortable and sexy. I like the smaller size, and the clear shaft of the glass. To insert the toy, just grasp the glass neck of the toy, or the glass rim right above the fur. Glass retains heat very well, so the plug warms up nicely once inserted. Glass is non-porous and doesn’t hold onto bacteria, but it’s still a good idea to keep your glass toys nice and clean for hygienic purposes. You can usually boil glass toys, but since this toy has the real fur boiling is out of the question, so you can wipe the toy down with 90% water and 10% bleach solution if you’d like. Lubricant lasts nicely on glass and a little goes a long way, so I recommend using just a small amount of lube on the tip of the toy, and since the neck of the plug slightly sticks out of your ass when inserted, this can help the fur from touching your wet ass/pussy directly, however i can happen during sexual play, so if that happens be sure to wipe the fur softly with a damp cloth. If you want an added bit of sanitary use, you can roll an non-lubricated condom over the tip of the plug. Since you can’t boil the toy, I wouldn’t recommend sharing it with a partner. However, this toy definitely would be ideal for all sorts of couples play and is even fun as a solo plug during masturbation!

This unique and sexy butt plug would make a really fun gift for your lover, or a fun quirky little gift for yourself The Crystal Delights Minx Plug w/ Pink Bunny Tail is for $94.95 at the Crystal Delights online store. They ship very promptly, and wrap each glass toy carefully so that it ships securely, they also ship discreetly in plain boxes. Treat yourself to a lil tail this holiday season!

I recently reviewed the new LELO Lyla the wireless bullet vibe, next up in the new Insignia SenseMotion, is the LELO Insignia Oden, the wireless vibrating couples ring, which is basically a nice way of saying a luxury cock-ring! Oden comes in a standard black color, made of body safe smooth silicone and metallic colored ABS plastic. Oden features a “ring” end that is made of silicone, a bulbed end, where the vibrations occur and also where the wireless connection is made, also made of silicone, where the two ends connect together with a band of silver color ABS. The toy is rechargeable, fully waterproof, and works best with water-based lubricants. It’s companion is the remote control sphere that is used to choose how the Oden vibrates. The remote control features a silicone interface, with seamless control buttons on one side, and the other side features a silver colored plastic battery compartment cover. To unseal the cover, you insert the included black turn key to twist open the compartment and insert 3 AAA batteries (included) into the remote control.  While the Oden ring *is* rechargeable, the remote is not, so it does need batteries. It comes packaged in the usual sturdy and pretty LELO black box, along with a satin storage pouch, Insignia brooch, user manual, 1 year warranty, black turn key, and charger. The matte silicone is soft and sleek to the touch, and when added with natural lubrication or water-based lube it slips over the skin nicely. Oden is very lightweight in the hand, and is pretty discreet in size and design. It weighs in at under 1 oz, and it measures in at a little over 3.5 inches.

Oden ring and remote control

This toy can be cleansed with a toy wipe, toy cleanser, or good old fashioned anti-bacterial soap and water. I would recommend boiling it or tossing it in the dishwasher simply because of the internal toy motor and the fact that the toy isn’t 100% silicone and it could damage the ABS plastic. Any water-based lubricant will work well this toy, including saliva, and natural bodily lubrication. This couples ring is marketed as the first wireless controlled cock ring for couples, featuring an interesting and unique design, that features a curled and flexible arm that reaches around the girth of the erect cock at the base and allows the vibrations to move through the silicone to stimulate both partners during sex. Alternatively, it could be used as a solo sex toy for men during masturbation, and could even be used solo as a woman’s toy focusing the bulbed end on the clit. Like with the Lyla, I suggest reading the entire user manual to figure out how Oden works before digging right in and giving it a go. To charge the toy pre-use, simply grasp the silver colored band in the middle of Oden, twist and pull, which will open up the charging port. Plus the charger into the charging port and allow to charge using any electrical wall outlet. Once charged, you can re-attach the two ends of Oden the same way to removed them. Simply twist the ends together, to be sure you get the toy situated in the right position, twist the cap on backward, then as you turn it to tighten it, it will line up in place properly. To insert batteries into the remote control, use the black turn key to loosen the silver colored lid, add or remove the batteries, then close the lid with your hand or use the turn key to tighten it. There is a small groove in the center of the silver cover, place the turn key inside the groove and twist.

Oden unscrewed and ready for charging

To begin to use the toy, first you need to establish a wireless connection (see the wireless button above on the right side of Oden? It looks like ((o)) – that is the wireless button that needs to come in visual contact with the remote control to establish connection). To do this, press and hold the + button on the remote control, then press and hold the wireless button on Oden, both the remote and Oden should blink and then begin to vibrate. Now, you’re in SenseMotion Mode, which means you can hold the remote control any which way you like up and down to create a more intense vibration or softer vibration. Simply move the control in you hand upward or downward, and both the remote and the toy will vibrate at the same frequency. It can be a bit noisy as both toys vibrate, but thats because they are vibrating in unison, though the remote is a bit louder than the actual toy itself. Since Oden is waterproof it can be used in the tub, shower, or pool, and the wireless connection means tat the remote can be used up to nearly 40 feet away from the receiver (Oden).

SenseMotion Mode 2 consists of shaking and using the remote controller in a rounded motion, rather than an up and down movement. This shaken motion will change and create different vibration speeds and pulses. If you want to change the vibration setting to a pulse or buzz rather than standard vibration, you can press the middle button, the Insignia button to browse through 6 different vibration patterns. There is also an additional mode called Manual Mode. To get into manual mode, instead of pressing the + button the remote to turn it on, press and hold the middle Insignia button, and then press the wireless button on Oden, this should put you into manual mode which will create a full steady vibration without having to move the remote, this turns the SenseMotion technology off, and allows you to press the + button to intensify the vibration, and the middle Insignia button to browse through the vibration patterns. Once you’re in manual mode and find a vibration setting and speed you like, you should be able to press and hold the middle Insignia button for a few seconds, which should create a blinding light on the remote and will shut the vibration off on the remote, so only Oden is vibrating rather than the extra noisy vibration coming from the remote control.

Oden with the ring around the base, bulb on top

LELO Oden is supposed to be placed with the flexible ring around the base of the cock, while the bulbed end is meant to be pointed upward near the wearers stomach. In the photo above, I wrapped the Oden around a realistic looking dildo to show how the ring wraps around the base, you can adjust the bulb anywhere you’d like, but with it situated upward, the vibration can be felt more with the partner. This ring would be ideal for missionary or girl-on-top sex, so that the vibrations from the toy can stimulate the woman’s clit and vulva. The vibration comes from the bulbed end and travels through the flexible ring that rests around the cock, as the vibrations travel through the silicone shaft. Oden offers an interesting design and cool way to incorporate a lover’s toy in their new SenseMotion line, however, I found that with this toy, the remote control can be a bit temperamental, often losing connection with the Oden and stopping vibration at times. Not fun, when you’re right in the middle of things. The ring creates an interesting fit, as it’s not a completely closed ring, so it may not fit a man with a very large or girthy cock. The large bulbed end can also get squished between two bodies if the ring moves, or if it’s positioned downward near the balls instead of upward near the stomach, sometimes making the toy lose connection with it’s remote control. The remote control can be rooms away and even work through walls, but it seems like it must be within sight-range to still work, so it’s a bit tricky and can be a little iffy when used in both SenseMotion and Manual mode.

Overall, I like the design and the look of this toy, and I liked the idea that it’s marketed for couples and can essential be used in various positions and settings, however I would definitely have liked the remote-to-toy connection to be more stable, and I would have loved the vibration to be a bit more quiet making it more discreet. The vibrations resonate nicely, like they do with all LELO toys in my opinion, but they aren’t knock-your-socks-off powerful, but are rather a moderate-high vibration. I think it would have been a little better had the bulbed end have been smaller, though I’m thinking it needed to be this size to make sure the wireless SenseMotion technology in the toy had a broader range to pick-up on. I also would have liked if the toy were 100% silicone without the ABS plastic, and it would have been great if the remote control were chargeable just like the Oden itself. This is definitely not my favorite LELO toy, but the design and the modern technology make it an interesting piece for couples play.

You can get the LELO Oden Couples Ring for $139 at Pleasure Galaxie – you’ll also get FREE SHIPPING with your purchase. Oh, and a little birdie told me that if you enter the discount code LETTER10 at checkout you’ll get 10% off of your order!

It’s finally here. The new LELO Insignia toy line with SenseMotion technology. I’ve been psyched over this release ever since I first heard of it a few months back, and the toys just became available to the market in September. Put your seat belts on, this is going to be one long review (both smooth and bumpy). The LELO Insignia Lyla is one of three brand new LELO Insignia toys, all wireless, and featuring LELO’s new patented SenseMotion technology. LELO Lyla is designed similar to a egg vibe, it features a silver colored ABS plastic end with an attached retrieval pull cord that is made of plastic and secured within the silver end cap of the toy. The slightly tapered egg design is made of a lovely soft smooth silicone, with a soft tapered tip for ease of insertion, and a slightly thicker middle, getting smaller and tapered again near the base of the massager. The massager is not seamless, the silver colored endcap is meant to be twisted off, which reveals a charging port for the toy. This is where you plug the charger in, and then plug it into a wall for the egg to charge for a few hours. The entire egg is smooth to the touch, with a seamless wireless button near the base. The toy is wireless, and uses a remote control to power the toy. The remote control is a round flat silicone sphere that features the LELO Insignia shape on one side, with the Insignia button in the center, along with a +/ on either side. The control buttons are seamless and easy to press. If you flip the remote control over, it has a silver colored ABS plastic cover, this is where you insert the batteries for the controller. The toy comes with a small black plastic remote key, the “key” can be pressed into the groove on top of the battery compartment and twisted to open the compartment. The remote requires 2 AAA batteries, once inserted, you can close the compartment using the black key again.

Like all other LELO toys, this toy comes with a 1 year warranty in case anything should happen to the toy. While the vibrator and the controller are mostly made of silicone, they do feature ABS plastic as well, and though it’s body-safe, it’s not ideal for boiling to sterilize and nor would I put it in the dishwasher. So you can clean this toy the old fashioned way with anti-bacterial soap and water, toy cleanser, or the a toy wipe of your choice. You can alternatively wipe it down with an 90% water to 10% alcohol wash. Dry the toy completely with a lint-free towel. This toy is waterproof, but to be on the safe side be sure not to get water into the battery compartment on the controller or into the groove along the bottom of the vibrator where the charging port endcap meets the silicone shaft. This toy works best with water-based lubricant, so steer clear of silicone lubes when using Lyla. Lyla also comes with a sample packet of LELO’s name brand lubricant, and a user manual which you will indeed need to read to learn how to use the toy, as well as a black satin storage pouch, and a silver LELO Insignia brooch which comes with all LELO Insignia toys. It all comes neatly packaged in the signature LELO little black box (like the little black dress of sex toys).

Lyla and her accessories

Lyla with the charging cap removed and charger plugged in

Close up of the Lyla egg vibe and remote control

 With most LELO toys, it’s easy to get started using the toy, even without reading the user manual (I think I’ve yet to fully read a LELO toy user manual until now) but with Lyla, I highly suggest reading it to completely understand how the toy works. Lyla uses the new SenseMotion technology that none of the previous LELO toys have used before and because of that using Lyla requires a little extra attention. After inserting the batteries into Lyla’s remote controller, and charging the Lyla vibrator fully, you can begin using the toy. Hold the remote control in your hand, and press the + key on the remote, once it lights up, press and hold the wireless button the base of the Lyla vibrator until it lights up. It’s hard to see the tiny button in the photos above, so here is a close up of the wireless button on Lyla’s base.

Wireless button ((o))

SenseMotion Mode #1: After you press the wireless button, it should take a few seconds and then the remote control and Lyla will be synched and ready for use. This turns Lyla onto it’s first SenseMotion mode. Once in this mode, you’ll feel the remote buzz lightly in your hand, and then Lyla will begin buzzing as well, on it’s low setting. Then as you move the remote control from a flat in your palm movement, and move the remote control upward or downward the vibration will intensify to decrease. If you want to browse through the vibration modes, click the middle button, then continue to move the controller up and down to intensify or slow down the vibration speed. Highest vibration speed being at a 90 degree angle. Lyla has a wireless range of nearly 40 feet, so even your lover at the other end of the room could hold the remote and move their hand while Lyla buzzes against you. Lyla can be used externally and held against the clit, or internally and inserted vaginally, which is why it comes with a handy retrieval cord. This goes without saying I hope, but Lyla is *not* meant for internal anal use unless the thought of a surprise trip to the ER to remove it sounds fun to you

SenseMotion Mode #2: Lyla can also be used in a round/circular motion. You can shake the controller to intensify vibration as well. To do this, after turning Lyla on and the remote control on, you can twist the controller in your hand and shake it on a rounded movement or circular motion which will create all sorts of different vibrations speeds and pulses to stimulate you. Lyla can be teased against the nipples, neck, breasts, clit, all over the vulva and vagina. It can be held against a man’s penis or balls as well. This toy is more ideal for couples play, in my opinion, rather than solo use, which I’ll explain in a moment.

Manual Mode: You can also use Lyla manually rather than using the SenseMotion technology. Rather than pressing and holding the + button to turn the controller on, instead press and hold the middle Insignia button, it will turn on a steady stream of vibration. Then continue to press the + button until you find a speed you like best, and to switch vibration modes and browse through all of the 6 different vibration modes that you’ll probably be familiar with if you’re already a LELO fan. It comes from a buzzing to a pulsing to an almost musical beat of vibrating rhythms. To turn the toy off, simply press and hold the – button on the remote for a few seconds. To turn the Lyla egg off, you must also press the hold the wireless button on the base of Lyla’s shaft. This is probably the mode you’ll want to be in if you’re using the toy solo, rather than having to move your hand and the controller. Also, the controller vibrates at the same frequency as the Lyla does, so essentially the remote vibrates along with the actual egg toy. I’ll explain why in a moment.

Pros and Cons: I think the SenseMotion technology is really cool, I like the idea of a remote control vibrator that responds to just a flick of the wrist. I think Lyla is best as a warm up toy for me when used for masturbation, as the new SenseMotion toys are most definitely marketed as couples massagers and for good reason. When I am seriously horny and wanna get off quickly, I think Lyla might require too much of my time and attention to truly focus on my pussy. I also did notice the Lyla losing it’s connection to the remote at some points, where the Lyla would just stop buzzing, and then I’d have to move the remote closer to the toy, then the Lyla would begin buzzing again. To me, it seemed as though the remote literally could be feet way from the toy, but still had to be in line within view of it. For example, if I was lying on my stomach with the Lyla beneath me against my clit,  the vibration was far from dependable.  I would have loved if the remote control was rechargeable like the toy, rather than needing batteries. The rechargeable options among LELO toys are so convenient, so having to use batteries, even if it’s just in the controller, was a little surprising. The remote control vibrating along with the Lyla egg was a bit distracting when I used this as a solo toy, because with both the remote and the toy buzzing, it seemed a lot louder than any of my other LELO toys. Now, I understand why this happens, because the SenseMotion toys are meant to be used as couples toys, so the remote is meant to show one partner exactly what the other partner using the Lyla is feeling. I get that, I really do, and it wasn’t super loud, but compared to how whisper quiet most other LELO toys are, the Lyla and it’s remote control sadly caused quite a ruckus, more so than I am used to when it comes to LELO toys. If you use the toy in Manual mode, you can turn the vibration off on the remote control by pressing and holding the middle insignia button until it begins to flash. However, I had trouble doing it when the toy was in SenseMotion mode, so as far as I could see it only worked in Manual mode and even then it was a bit shoddy. At times, it seemed like the Lyla was buzzing at a slightly less intense frequency than the remote control also, at times it felt was though Lyla’s vibrations were a little weaker than the vibrations that the remote control were causing in my hand.

If you’ve read my blog before, you probably know that I *adore* all things LELO. LELO and me are tight, we’re homies, we’re practically family. I love the fun aspect of the SenseMotion, there is no other toy line like it on the market, offering vibration control with simple motion. I like the shape of the Lyla and the fact that it can be used as an internal vaginal vibe or an external clit vibe. I like the color options, and the rumbly and resonating vibrations that Lyla causes, but I feel like I have to let Lyla know that I would have liked it if the end cap and the battery compartment would have been silicone or stainless steel rather than silver ABS plastic and I would have liked a more intense vibration motor. I was hoping this toy could be used in public, slipping the Lyla into my panties so that a partner could hold the remote and stimulate me in a crowded room, but I couldn’t give it a try due to the slightly louder vibrations that come from the remote control paired with the fact that it seemed like the vibration would stop in Lyla if the egg vibe is “covered up” be flesh or even clothing. When you buy the LELO Lyla vibrator you’re getting a body-safe luxury toy, from a company that I consider to be a trusted sex toy manufacturer, paired with this new unique technology, so it’s definitely a fun and modern sex toy, albeit with a few flaws that left me feeling underwhelmed.

LELO Lyla retails for $139, but Fun Wares has it for $109.95! Thats nearly 30 dollars off the retail price, so if you plan on trying the toy for yourself, I highly suggest enjoying this discount. FunWares.com also offers fast and discreet shipping.

]]> http://www.scarlets-letter.net/2011/10/review-lelo-insignia-lyla-wireless-egg-vibrator/feed/ 1 http://www.scarlets-letter.net/2011/09/review-crystal-delights-twist-mini-anal-plug/ http://www.scarlets-letter.net/2011/09/review-crystal-delights-twist-mini-anal-plug/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:01:19 +0000 Amber St. Clare http://www.scarlets-letter.net/?p=1503

It’s no secret that I have a crush on Crystal Delights glass toys, I’ve tried two of their butt plugs so far and I’m pretty much hooked. I just recently got my third toy from Crystal Delights, it’s another butt plug, but it’s a butt plug like no other. The Crystal Delights Twist Mini Butt Plug is made of gorgeous glass, and features a real Swarovski crystal in the handle, like their other sex toys do, but what makes this plug different is the tip. The tip of the toy features a twist design! The twist design is totally unique and fun looking, and looks similar to a corkscrew. The plug comes packaged in a lovely black brocade foldout pouch enclosed with pink ribbon ties, as you untie and unfold the package, there is a pocket where the toy is protected. The storage pouch is slightly padded for added protection of the glass toy. Like all glass toys, check your plug before use each time to make sure it isn’t cracked or chipped. Glass is non-porous and doesn’t hold onto bacteria like other sex toy materials can, and while glass toys can normally be boiled or washed in the dishwasher, Crystal Delights toys are best hand-washed, as boiling or the high temperature of a dishwasher could damage the delicate crystal in the handle. So use anti-bacterial soap and water, a bleach to water solution, a sex toy cleanser or toy wipe instead. Glass holds temperature nicely, so you can soak the plug in a warm water bath, or put it in the fridge for a few minutes (*never* put glass sex toys in the microwave or freezer!) to warm it up or cool it down. Glass also warms to body temperature nicely, which can especially be nice and add comfort when using a anal plug. The good thing about glass toys is that lubricate goes a long way on it, and also that you can use any type of lubricant with a glass toy, so this plug is compatible with your favorite silicone, water-based, oil, or hybrid lube.

This gorgeous plug is made of clear glass, with a flared rounded base that has a pretty pink Swarovski securely glued to it, though it looks like it was pressed with into the hot glass it’s that seamless and pretty looking. The rounded lip of the base seems to hug the crystal, and the crystal shines and catches the light beautifully. The plug offers a sleek smooth neck and then moves down to a corkscrew shaped twisted tip. I adore the twisted shape! It’s so pretty, so unique in a glass toy, or a sex toy in general, and it adds a fun flare to the shape and feeling of an anal plug. The flared base is not only pretty, but it makes sure that the plug doesn’t get lost in your body, and it would be an ideal plug for both men and women. The clear glass is very smooth and sleek, especially when lubed up a nice silicone or water-based lube. I really like using silicone lube with glass toys, because the sleek formula is long lasting on glass toys, and it works great on this plug. If you use a water-based lube, I’d suggest a nice thick lube rather than a thin or watery one. Thicker or sleeker lubes are ideal with anal plug toys for comfort, ease of insertion and removal, and to add to the stimulating feeling. Once inserted, part of the neck and the flared base will stick out nicely between your ass cheeks giving your lover a nice visual when you bend over. You can also check your cheeks out in the mirror for a view yourself The base sticking out is pretty comfortable, I didn’t find it too bulky or big, but it does stick out a bit so you probably couldn’t wear this plug out and about with tight pants on You can wear the plug for as long or as little as you find comfortable. It creates a nice full feeling in your ass, as your anal muscle grips the plug. It’s also great for masturbation, pulling the plug out slowly during climax, or twist or teasing the plug when you orgasm. The toy measures in at almost 5 inches in length, with a little over 4 inches of insertable length, and a diameter of almost 1.5 inches at the thickest point (twist area).

If using the toy with a partner, you can even hold a massager style vibrator against the base of the plug, adding a little vibration for added stimulation. The great thing about a butt plug is that because it offers hands-free stimulation you can hand your hands free for other things, like playing with your clit, or using a vibration in your pussy. It can also be fun and stimulating to wear during sex, and can offer a fun double penetration feeling when you have a plug is your ass and a cock in your vagina. Men can also wear the plug during sex, or oral sex for added P-spot stimulation. Also, the added weight of the glass is very stimulating on the ass and can add a weighty/heavy feel that makes you feel full and satisfied. Now, unlike other plugs that might be curved, or rounded, or tapered to a point, this twisted texture offers a feeling like no other. The plug can be “twisted” and turned as you insert it into your ass, or it can slowly be put in straight. It gives a little bit of a “drag” feeling as it slides into your ass, because of the twisted feeling of the glass shape, but it’s a pleasurable and fun feeling for those who enjoy textured toys. The feeling may be a bit much for those who are sensitive to texture, as it’s definitely a different feeling as your ass wraps around the twist. This toy is fun and interesting, and I can’t wait to see what other toys Crystal Delights comes up with! It’s no wonder they are one of my favorite glass sex toy brands. You can get the Crystal Delights Twist Mini Plug for $89.95 at CrystalDelights.com!

I’m a big fan of the beautiful Simply Blown glass toys, they’re luxurious and gorgeous. So I was thrilled to be able to review this beautiful Simply Blown Shudder Dildo for Kama Sutra Closet. The Shudder glass dildo is made of a thick weighty glass that features a rippled body, and a slightly flared base. This toy comes in three sizes, Small-Large, and I got the small Medium. It’s about 6.5 inches in length, with a diameter of 1.5 inches around. This toy is gorgeous. It’s stunning. It’s truly a fabulous glass toy. I love the shape and the color. Each piece is hand blown and the way the color blends through the inner part of the body is unique for each dildo. The tip of the toy is slightly tapered in the center, with a rounded head, and undulating ripples that move all the way down the toy, adding texture and stimulation during use. The base is slightly flared with a flat bottom. The outer edge of the entire toy shows mostly clear glass, with a lovely ribbon of green colored glass that spills throughout the inner core. this dildo is completely solid, no cheap feeling glass or hollow insides. This is a true luxury glass toy, you can feel it and see it. It’s the kind of quality I’ve come to see and expect from Simply Blown.

The packaging features a slide out box, where the glass toy is pillowed in a plush foam material that holds the dildo securely in place, so it doesn’t move or shake around in the package. The outer box is gray and features the Simply Blown logo, along with a clear plastic window that lets the pretty glass toy show through. On the side of the box there is a small ribbon finger hole, where you can grab the ribbon and pull it out to reveal the toy. The ripples on the body of the shaft make for a lot of added texture and sensation when moving the toy in and out of your body, and you can feel it even more intensely when first inserting the toy, and then removing it. This toy can be used with any type of silicone you’d like, including silicone or oil. I used this toy with both a silicone lube, and also a water-based lubricant. Each worked wonderfully, and the feel of the lube against the smooth glass created great feelings when i inserted the dildo. Since this toy is glass, it can be boiled to be sanitized, and it’s also dishwasher safe. Alternatively you can wash it with anti-bacterial soap and water or a toy cleanser. Glass also holds temperature nicely, so placing the dildo in a fridge or warm bowl or water, will cool the glass down or warm it up. Glass warms to body temperature very nicely, so once inserted, it warms to the vagina fabulously. You can also use this toy anally with care, since it has a slightly flared base. The ripples on the toy will indeed make you shudder with pleasure, hence the name.

The stimulation is great for those who enjoy textured toys, but way be too much for those who find textured toys to be a bit much. The ripples body catches wonderfully when used anally, as the ass squeezes around each and every ripple. I highly recommend using a condom over the toy is you use it anally, for easy clean up, or if you plan on sharing the toy with a partner. Glass is non-porous, so it’s a very hygienic and body-safe material. As with all glass toys, keep this one stored nicely, and don’t let it fall against the hard floor or ceramic tile. It’s also best not to let it bump up against other glass toys, as it could chip or crack a glass toy. Be sure to check your dildo from top to bottom to check for any flaws or cracks before use. I love the beautiful dildo and the weighty feel of the glass. Absolutely nothing about this toy feels cheap or flimsy, the glass feels sturdy and quality and I feel confident when using it. This toy is also fun to suck on because of the fun ripples, just be sure not to scrap your teeth against the glass. I adore this dildo! The color is bright and pretty, and the toy creates beautiful friction when i use it vaginally or anally. I would highly recommend this toy to anyone who loves glass toys, or who is looking to try their very first glass dildo.

The Simply Blown Shudder Glass Dildo in size Medium, is available at KamaSutraCloset.com for $110 – and worth every penny. You can also get free shipping with the purchase of this toy.

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I love all things LELO, and usually every month I’ll give a little extra special time to a specific Lelo toy, this month I’ve been reaching for Liv. Lelo Liv is one of the first Lelo toy designs, it features an easy to use interface, and like all other Lelo toys it comes with a limited 1 year warranty. I’ve used the warranty on a Lelo product before, and they do make good on the warranty. So buy with confidence. Liv comes packaged in the signature Lelo little black box, it’s fully rechargeable, and it’s splashproof. So while it isn’t a waterproof toy, it can be used in the shower or bath with care, as long as you’re sure not to get moisture into the charging port. The toy comes with a user manual, charger, and a nice satin storage pouch. The handle of the toy is made of body-safe ABS plastic, and it features a silicone shaft. The shaft of the toy is slightly curved, with a pin-pointed tapered tip. This toy works great with water-based lubricant, and it can be cleaned up with anti-bacterial soap and water, just be sure not to get water into the charging port that is on the end of the toy’s handle. It features a silicone cap that hides the port, but it’s not a waterproof seal, so clean the toy with caution. I love using the LELO Anti-bacterial Toy Spray on this toy, as well as Devine Toy Tissues. Both making cleaning the toy a breeze, without worry about getting moisture into the charging plug. The toy measures 6 inches in length and 1.25 inches around, so it’s a slim toy that would be great for a vibrator beginner. There isn’t a flared base on this toy, so while the shape and body would be great for anal stimulation, I wouldn’t recommend it, though you can tease the toy of the toy against the anus. This toy even feels great on the neck, breasts, nipples and perineum. You can also hold this toy against a man’s shaft or balls while you give him oral sex. It’s an awesome solo toy, but it’s a beautiful luxury vibe that is great for couples as well.

The color of this particular Liv is a cobalt blue color, and it’s made of smooth and sleek silicone that is so soft to the touch. Charging this toy is easy, just unplug the silicone plug at the charging port and plug one end into the toy, while you plug the charger into an electric outlet. The toy offers 5 different vibration modes, ones that range from a very light pulse to a more intense rumbly vibe. The vibration intensity, even at the highest setting, isn’t super powerful, but they resonate so wonderfully that their vibrations send me over the edge every time. A two hour charge gives you 4 hours of use, maybe a little less if you use the toy on it’s highest speed, which I do. The user interface is easy to use as well, and the buttons are easy to push even during use. You can lock the toy by pressing and holding down the +/- button at the same time for three seconds. This makes it easy for travel, and even for taking your toy on the go in a suitcase or overnight bag, so you don’t have to worry about the toy turning itself on. To unlock the toy, simply hold and press the same buttons for a few seconds again. Press the up/down buttons to browse through the 5 vibration modes that go from a simple pulse to a more rumbly buzz. Press the +/- buttons to browse through the vibration speeds, from a low to a moderate-high. The toy is super quiet as well, it’s one of the reasons I love my Lelo toys, you can use them discreetly without worry of someone hearing the vibration. The control button is no seamless, so be sure to keep water from seeping into the edges.

I’ve been reaching for my Liv very often, thats why I picked it for my LELO Toy of the Month. Liv doesn’t get as much praise as a lot of the other LELO toys, so I wanted to showcase the toy and let you all know why Liv rocks my world. I love nuzzling the tip of Liv against my clit, and have climaxed many times that way. When using the toy internally, the curved upward design makes it nice for G-spot stimulation, and the pin-pointed tip is good for G-spot thrusting. I adore my Liv, and keep it in my bedside table for impromptu masturbation sessions. The toy is also small enough that it can fit between two bodies during sex, or you can hold the tip of Liv against your clit or slide it into your vagina while your lover enters your ass (or pussy if you’re using the toy on your clit) from behind. A fantastic pick for solo or couples play. I’ve even used this toy in the shower, using it away from the spray of water. You can also use Liv in the bathtub as long as you don’t submerse the handle, just be sure to keep water out of the port. If you happen to accidentally get a little moisture or water into the port, my tip is so use a Q-tip to try and absorb water at the opening, and then blow gently into the port, which can force water out of the hole. You can also use a toy on your clit if you use Liv internally, you can use the Lelo Nea or lily against your clit for an ultra sexy LELO duo.