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ONE Condoms

September 3rd, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

I got a big sampler pack of ONE Condoms, the circular packaged condoms that are gaining popularity among the smart and safe savvy sexers out there. (say that 5 times fast) ONE Condoms fuses great product design with modern appeal to bring to the consumers quality latex condoms in a variety of textures and feelings. Each condom is packaged in a unique and fun design, they’ve even been holding design contests since 2004, which allows people to send in their artwork to possible be used as packaging art. Every condom comes lubricated and ready for use. They carry Super Sensitive condoms, as well as 576 Sensations studded condoms, Legend the larger sized condom, Zero the condom thats 25% thinner for an even closer feeling, and Pleasure Plus which offers a unique design that contains a little pouch with fine ribbed texture that moved back and forth in the condom for added stimulation for both partners. They also have flavored condoms, glow in the dark condoms, and sampler packs of Premium and Mixed Pleasures condoms.

Safe sex can also give back. with every ONE purchase proceeds will be used to support HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in Africa. To get the word about safe sex out there, they also have a ONE Condoms street team that will let you spread the word about ONE with promo items and even give you chances to score free condoms. ONE also works with some musicians who give out free ONE condoms at concert performances. ONE Condoms can be purchased in 3-packs, 12-packs, Bulk Packs of 40-50 condoms, and they also have ONE condom carry travel tins to keep your condom packages safe on the go! Prices range from $4.99 to $30.

To check out the entire line of ONE Condoms you can go to ONECondoms.com, or purchase straight from the ONE Condoms online store. ONE is also available at your local Walgreens store.

Sir Richard’s Condoms

August 30th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

Have you heard of Sir Richard’s Condom Company? Sir Richards motto is “Doing Good Never Felt Better”. They’re a condom company that creates quality condoms and gives back to communities around the world. For each condom purchased, Sir Richard’s gives a free condom to a country in need. Here is their mission statement:

At Sir Richard’s, we believe safe sex is a basic human right. Only a fraction of the global demand for condoms is met each year. With Sir Richard’s, you’re helping to bridge that gap. For every Sir Richard’s condom bought, we donate one condom to a country in need. We appeal to discerning, responsible individuals who seek to align their purchases with the change they want to see in the world. Doing good never felt better.

Pretty awesome, huh? When you make a choice to have safe sex using Sir Richard’s Condoms, you’ll be providing someone else with a choice to have safe sex as well. Sir Richards makes Extra Large, Ultra Thin, Classic Ribbed, and Pleasure Dots. The packaging is classy looking and modern. The latex condoms are made with pleasure and safety in mind. Each condom is:

  • Made from 100% natural latex
  • Premium lubricant for optimal gliding
  • Free of glycerin, spermicide and parabens
  • Free of the dairy product casein, making the condoms vegan friendly
  • Minimal latex odor

Each box of condoms retails for $12.99 – for more information or to purchase you can check out SirRichards.com

G-Spot Lollipop Double Pop Review

August 27th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

I recently heard about this awesome new sex toy brand called G-Spot Lollipop, that creates fun and brightly colored G-spot stimulators that come in a variety of sizes. These toys made their debut at ANE this year and after seeing how cute the product line was in photos, I knew I needed to see one of these lollipops up close and personal. These dildos are double ended, come in pretty colors such as Orange Creme and Wild Apple, and each toy comes in your choice of size, since each woman’s G0spot wants and needs are different. Dennis, the creator of this awesome product, was kind enough to send me a G-Spot Lollipop Double Pop in Orange Crush, which is a bright colored neon orange. The toy comes wrapped similar to a real lollipop, cute huh? One end of the lollipop is wrapped in plastic and tried with a color coordinating tulle ribbon. It also features a cardboard paper G-spot Lollipop card that tells you about the product. The Double Pop is a double ended pop that comes with two sizes, one being a bit smaller than the other side. I chose the 1.25/1.50cm pop, but this toy also comes in 1.75/2.0cm and 2.0/2.5cm – I chose the smallest size, but the other sizes are great for those who prefer large bulbed toys. The toy is lightweight, which I love, because when I use a G-spot toy, I like to thrust, and a tired wrist is not what you want when you’re nearing G-spot orgasm.

This dildo comes with a lifetime guarantee, and it’s made of 100% sterile and hypoallergenic materials. The bulbs are made of a hard smooth acrylic material, while the handle/rod of the toy is made of surgical steel, with the acrylic balls being surged to the rod. The entire pop measures about 10 inches long, and gives you plenty of room to grab onto the steel rod, or even grab onto the other bulb and use it as a handle as you thrust the toy in and out of your vagina. The other great thing about the length of this toy is that not ever woman’s G-spot is at the same area inside a woman’s body, some are further up against the front vaginal wall and some are just an inch or so inside the opening, so the length allows the toy to reach any woman’s g-spot. This toy works well with water-based and silicone lubricants and it can be easily cleaned with anti-bacterial soap and water or a sex toy cleanser or wipe. This toy can be used with a partner, as you lay back and let your partner stimulate your G-spot. Also, I could imagine that this toy may work for two woman at one time, because of the toy’s length, two women could engage each other with this toy as a double dildo.

This toy also makes for a great kegel exerciser. You can insert on end and let your kegel muscles tighten around the toy and release. Makes a fun and stimulating way to do pelvic floor exercises. I love this toy! I like to insert the larger end and leave it inside of my vagina and do reps of kegels as I read, makes for a fun way to remember to do your pc exercises. I also love the full feeling that this dildo gives, the acrylic material or the ball offers a nice amount of pressure when I thrust, and the larger rounded area of the bulb fits nicely against the G-spot once I have the toy in place. I love the look of this toy, it’s one of my cutest dildos, and I love the thought of my G-spot having it’s own lollipop minus the sugar ;) This toy is well made, which you can feel during use, and I looked it over, pulled on the balls to see how secure they were and it was amazing, it truly is a well manufactured toy. The design is modern and unique, and I love the fact that you can choose what size lollipop you want when you make your order, since some women prefer more girth while others do not. You can literally customize your own lollipop this way, which makes my vagina happy, it’s nice to have choices when getting off with a toy. Also, since the Double comes with two sizes, you can start with one size and work your way up to the larger size.

This toy is waterproof and can be used in the tub or shower, and if you plan on sharing this toy, you can slip one or both ends into a condom for easy clean up. I haven’t tried this toy anally, but as the Double Pop features a bulbed end, I think it would be nice for anal stimulation and P-spot stimulation in men if used with a partner. I really adore this toy, it’s become one of my new favorite G-spot dildos because of it’s design and performance. If you like the deep feeling of G-spot orgasms, or you’ve yet to experience a G-spot orgasm, I definitely recommend this toy. I think it would be fantastic for both newbies and G-spot pros. I’ve found that this toy can produce a squirting orgasm as well, when pressed against the G-spot and thrust again with pressure and a nice fast pace. I have to admit, I even like sucking on this toy, something about the lollipop likeness and full round size of the balls pulls me in ;)

This toy is amazing, I can’t wait to check out the other pops in the G-spot Lollipop product line. The awesome people at G-spot Lollipop want to offer my readers 10% off any lollipop purchase! Just follow the steps below.

Visit Gspotlollipop.com
Go to “Order Lollipop” and choose “I have a promo code”
Type in the username/password “amber” (case sensitive, lowercase only)
Thats it! You’ll receive 10% off of your order!

Minna Ola finally ready for release!

August 16th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare


At the 2010 ANE show a new company called Minna was talking about it’s first sex toy release called Ola that was currently in production. At the 2011 ANE show in January they finally revealed it, and now it will be available for purchase very soon! Check out the cool video of how the toy works.

System JO H2O Women’s Lubricant in Pump Bottle

August 12th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

System JO is one of my top 2 favorite lube brands. I am already a big fan of their H2o lube and different Women’s formulas, but when I saw that System JO H2o Women’s lube came in a pump bottle, I knew I had to get my hands on it. I love the low-mess factor when using pump top bottles of lube. It’s easy to use just a little bit during masturbation, or add a few more pumps for sex or anal play. It’s versatile and the bottle is easily stored in an overnight bag or my bedside table. This lube comes in two sizes, a 4.5 oz bottle and a 2.5 oz bottle. This lube goes a long way, like with other System Jo lubes, so one bottle should last you awhile. The formula is sleek and smooth and silky soft, it’s one of my favorite lubricant textures ever! It *feels* like a silicone lube, but theres no silicone in it. It’s long lasting, doesn’t dry out as quick as some other lubes on the market, and it’s oil and wax free, and it is latex condom safe. This lube has the same ingredients as their regular H2O lubricant, but it’s in different ingredients ratios to make the formula feel extra ideal for women with a natural feeling.

Ingredients: Propyl paraben, Methyl paraben, Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulous, Glycerin, Purified Water

So how can a lube that feels *s0* right, still be kinda wrong? Formula = perfect. Ingredients = Eh. I’d love a paraben-free System JO H2o lube! Also, for a lube for women it would be great if it contained no glycerin, since it can sometimes cause yeast infections. If you’re not effected by glycerin, and have used it without any vaginal irritation, and if you don’t mind added parabens, you’ll adore this lube for masturbation or sex. If those things are too off-putting for you, then definitely pass. It comes down to knowing what you like and want in a personal lubricant. System Jo makes a another variety of womens lube called System JO Womens Agape Lube which is glycerin-free, so thats an alternative to this lube if the glycerin is a concern. So as much as I love this lube, it would be great to be able to tell my readers that a lube this good is made of natural and completely body-friendly ingredients. I still adore this lube, and it works very well for me, but I do hope to see a paraben/glycerin-free Womens lube from them in the future!

Wanna try System JO H2O Womens Lubricant? Find it at FunWares.com!

Review: Liquid Silk Lubricant

August 10th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

Ahhh, nice. You know that feeling when the lube cosmos align just right and you stumble upon a fantastic lube? Yeah, that. I recently finally got to test out Liquid Silk Lubricant. The buzz around the sex toy world was that it was a fantastic lubricant, so I excitedly took the plunge and decided to give it a go. Liquid Silk: The Subtle Art of Making People Fit Together and Reducing Friction in Relationships. How can you not love a lube with a slogan like that? Liquid Silk is a body-safe, long lasting, silky smooth water-based lube that performs like a silicone lube. It’s sleek and works well not only when knocking boots, but also with masturbation and sex toy play. It’s creamy texture is a lot different than any other lubes that I’ve used, it’s a creamy white color and the texture is a very natural and slippery. It performs really great on steel, glass, aluminum and plastic toys. Heres the thing…it dos have a little bit of Dimethicone in it (that’s silicone) so while it’s mostly a water-based lube (not sure there is enough silicone to consider this a hybrid, which is why it’s toted as being water-based) it *could* interact badly with a silicone toy. I haven’t tried it on any silicone toys, just to be cautious, so if one were to want to use it with a silicone toy I would suggest a very small patch test to see how the lube interacts with the toy.

Ingredients: Water (Purified), Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, *Dimethicone, Cellulose Polymer, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate NSE, BNPD Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT      (*Silicone)

This lube also has parabens in it, which is a bit disappointing considering I’ve used some great lubes that are paraben free, but ultimately it doesn’t take away from the greatness of this lube. It is long lasting, feels great against the skin, doesn’t dry out as fast as other lubes, and I like the creamy texture. It resembles ejaculate a little bit, so it could be put to use during strapon sex as well. It’s easy to clean up,isn’t sticky or tacky. I like the way this lube works for both manual masturbation and sex toy play. A little bit of Liquid Silk on a glass toy makes for a whole lot of fun. The trace small amount of silicone in this lubricant really makes this lube stand out as a great lube for both anal play, vaginal sex, or manual sex. A small amount of lube lasts awhile, so this bottle could last you a decent amount of time.

You can get a Liquid Silk 250ml pump bottle for $17.95 or a Liquid Silk 50ml flip top bottle for $9.95 at FunWares.com

Gift with Purchase at FunWares.com this month!

June 16th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

Throughout the month of June every order placed with FunWares.com comes with a FREE bottle of Moist Lubricant!

If you spend $50 or more you get a FREE bottle of System Jo Warming Massage Oil!

Score! Yay for awesome sexy freebies.

Review: OhMiBod Freestyle G

May 11th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

As a long time fan of the innovative OhMiBod sex toy designs, I was happy to hear that they created another design in the Freestyle shape, the Freestyle G. Like the original Freestyle, this vibrator is wireless and works with music or any other audio. What makes it different than the original though, is that it comes in two colors, both Pink and Purple, and the tip of the head is curved for G-spot stimulation. The toy comes in a pretty OhMiBod box, that looks classy and clean, then the box opens to show the toy, a wireless transmitter with batteries (2 AAA batteries are included), and a charger. Yes, this toy is rechargeable, just like the previous Freestyle model. You can charge the toy right in the base of the toy, by connecting the charger and plugging it into any wall outlet. The toy is made of body safe ABS plastic and a soft velvety PU coating that feels similar to velvet cote. The toy is easy to clean with anti-bacterial soap and water, or toy spray or wipes. It works great with water-based lubricant, and the smooth surface of the toy helps lubricant stay right where you need it. The slim body of the toy measures in at a little over 6 inches in length (5 inches insertable) , and a little over an inch in diameter. The shaft of the toy is straight and smooth until it reaches the tip of the toy, which curves slightly into a pin-pointed tip that is great for clit stimulation, or used internally for G-spot stimulation.

While this is a toy that is meant to be used with music, it can be used as a stand alone vibrator. It boasts 7 vibrations patterns that work without music. If you want to use it with music, you can connected the wireless adapter to your iPhone, iPod, or any other audio device, and the toy will vibrate along to whatever song or sound that you’d like! It’s really cool, I like the technology behind the toy, the modern design of the vibe, and the fact that it’s rechargeable as well as works along with your mp3 player without having to be plugged right into it. The cordless design makes for easier use and more time to spend and enjoy using the vibe. The vibrations are pretty quiet, and they offer moderate to low vibration speed. At it’s highest it’s nice, but definitely not my strongest vibration in a toy. I also would have loved if this toy had been made of silicone, but other than that, it’s fabulous. I like creating playlists on my iPod that specifically are used for getting off with my OhMiBod Freestyle G. The other cool thing is that you can use this toy with a partner, letting them choose what song to tune into and get you off to. You can also plug the wireless transmitter info your computer, which means if you Skype, you could get off to the sound of your partners voice, even if they are away on a business trip or long-distance! Cool huh? I love the fun innovative technology that makes this toy unique, usable, and highly sexy.

If you have an iPhone, you can download and use the OhMiBod App, it lets you control your OhMiBod vibe straight from the touchscreen of the phone!

“Feel the music” with the OhMiBod Freestyle G vibrator for $89.95 at FunWares.com!

 

We-Vibe Touch review

April 3rd, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

We-Vibe just released a line of cute mini vibes that are colorful and discreet. I recently got to review the We-Vibe Touch, which is a pretty silicone vibe meant for clitoral stimulation. It comes packaged in a fold out box that features the We-Vibe logo and a photo of the toy, mine was the Ruby color, which is a deep red color. The toy is waterproof, and made of 100% body safe material, with the body of the toy being smooth sleek silicone. Though the toy is pliable and bendable, the silicone has a bit of a shiny plastic feeling, much like that of the original We-Vibe toy, it’s not velvety like some other silicone toys, this type of silicone on the toy offers an interesting sensation and I thought it offered a fun added bit of friction since the silicone doesn’t feel brushed. The silicone is smooth to the touch and bends easily. It fits in the palm of a hand, and is very discreet looking. The vibe is rechargeable, and comes with a charger and a small white charging port. The port connects to the toy magnetically and charges the toy, so that the vibe truly is 100% waterproof and you don’t need to worry about getting water into the charging port because there is *no* open port to connect to, it’s all magnetic.

You can see the toy magnetically connected to the white charging port in the photo above. You plug the ac adapter charger into the charging port and then the toy charges. One charge takes around 90 minutes, and it provides up to 2 hours of play time use, depending on what settings you use the vibe on. The tip of the toy offers pin-point stimulation to the clit, and the body can be held against the entire vulva. The top of the toy is smooth with the We-Vibe logo, and the bottom of the toy offers a scooped contoured shape, with a pointed end. The other end of the toy is the user button. To turn the toy on, you press the center button once, then continue to press it as it goes through different vibration intensities and vibration patterns. Even on the highest setting the toy is pretty quiet, so you can’t hear the toy through a closed door. The vibe offers a steady vibration pattern, as well as a quick fluttering pattern, a thumping pattern, and more. It ranges from a light vibration to a nice steady vibration speed that is pretty decent for the size of the toy. However, this toy isn’t meant for firm pressing. If you press the toy too firmly against your clit it definitely muffles and slows down the vibration. So this is a toy meant for light use against the clit and vulva, rather than firm pressing or grinding. This toy works really nicely with water-based lube, the lube glides nicely over the type of silicone finish that the We-Vibe Touch has.

You can see the scooped body of the toy, the tip, and the control button in the photo above. The two small silver dots are where the charging port connects to the toy. To clean the toy, you can use anti-bacterial soap and water, or your favorite sex toy cleanser. A sex toy wipe would be adequate to get the job done also. Since the toy is waterproof, it can be used in a variety of ways. In the shower, in a hot tub, in the bathtub, in a pool, etc. Wherever you like! I tried this vibe out while in the shower and it was great! Using it under the spray of the water was great, and my body being wet made the toy glide against my skin very nicely. I like the feel of the Touch’s silicone, it’s different than most of my other silicone vibes, and closer to the type of silicone that my dildos are usually made of rather than the buttery brushed feeling of most silicone vibes. I thought it offered a nice touch during clitoral play. You can also use this toy with a partner, massage it against your man’s genitals, balls, and perineum. Or hold it against your clit while your man enters your pussy. It can also fit between two bodies nicely so that two females could hold it between them. So it really works in a variety of ways and different scenarios.

You can see the top of the toy in the photo above. This is the part that fits in the palm of your hand so you can glide and tease the tip of the toy against your clit. Since the body of the toy is silicone be sure not to use it with a silicone lube, as this can ruin the material of the silicone. I tested out the settings of the toy and was pretty pleased. First off, I like the ease of charging the toy, it’s simple and doesn’t take much time. I also like being able to wash the toy without having to worry about getting water into the toy’s seams or buttons. I like the feel of the silicone, and I like the contoured shape of the toy which fits so nice against the female anatomy. The vibrations are nice and resonate rather than being pitchy or buzzy, and the toy is easy to control and change settings with just a click of the button. I liked using the toy on it’s highest setting on a steady vibration, it made for a really nice orgasm. The toy is small enough that you can even use the toy while you use an internal toy as well. You could pair this toy with an nJoy Pure Wand, a glass dildo, or any other internal toy that you like. I like all of the functions that this toy boasts, and I especially like the price. For the quality of the toy, the silicone material, the waterproof and rechargeable design, toys of this type generally go for upwards of $100. Not the We-Vibe Touch, this toy sells for under $70! If you don’t want the toy in the Ruby color, it also comes in Teal and classic We-Vibe Purple.

You can get the We-Vibe Touch for $69.95 at FunWares.com!
They offer quick and discreet shipping and friendly customer service.

Fleshlight Girls Tori Black Lotus

April 2nd, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

 

The newest Fleshlight Girls to come to the market is molded straight from 2010 AVN Actress of the Year, Tori Black. The Fleshlight Girls Tori Black Lotus is made of smooth supple patented Superskin material that is meant to be “life-like” to the touch. The sleeve is pliable, stretchy, and offers a tight orifice that looks like Tori’s vulva. The sleeve offers a flesh tone color, and features a detailed surface that looks like Tori’s pussy, with the opening to the canal looking like a vaginal opening. On the right side of the outer sleeve is a texture pre-printed signature of Tori. It comes with a packet of lube, so you can use the toy right away, and it comes with a color postcard of Tori in a provocative pose, as well as a white pearlescent Fleshlight case. The case can be wiped down with hot soapy water, but the sleeve itself should be cleaned up turning the sleeve inside out and washing with hot water. Allow the sleeve and case to fully dry before storing the sleeve back in the case, right side out. You can use both water-based and silicone based lubricants with this toy also. The feel of the Superskin is really smooth and soft, the sleeve has a lot of stretch to it, and when in the Fleshlight case, it measures up to 10 inches, which should fit just about every dick. The girth stretches to up to 3 inches around. You can use the masturbator solo, or you cna pop in one of Tori’s porn DVDs and make the experience feel a little more interactive. You can also use this masturbator with a partner, have your gal stroke your cock with it as she holds the case. You can also use this sleeve in a variety of positions from standing, sitting, laying down, etc. You can prop the Fleshlight between pillows or use a piece of Liberator furniture to hold the case for you for hands-free fun. I’ve also heard that putting the end of the case into a shoe holds it enough for you to thrust hands-free.

The inner canal of the sleeve features one of Fleshlight’s most popular textures, the Lotus. Which looks like a series of different sized chambers. After lubing up my fingers, I checked out the feeling of the Fleshlight Girls Tori Black. The orifice is tight yet stretchy and grips my fingers tightly. I used lubricant to add more stimulation and then I reached my fingers into the sleeve to check out the feeling. The Lotus texture is pretty darn cool, and it felt that way on my fingers. I added one finger, two fingers, three, and even tried for 4. It fit and was very tight. I could feel the inner chambers of the toy and could imagine how it would feel on a penis. To amp up the experience, I also turned on some Tori Black porn and watched her get down and dirty while I explored her Fleshlight. Since I don’t have a dick, and can’t give a true hands-on experience, I offered this toy to my friend to test out. He was a little unsure, having never tried a male masturbator before, but after her used it and called me a few days later to give me his opinion, he said “I don’t have to give it back, do I?” ;) I tried not to laugh, and instead assured him that the toy was allllll his. He said he was really impressed with the feeling of the sleeve, he said that the Lotus texture was stimulating and really unique and a fun alternative to using his hand. He said that the Fleshlight case was comfortable to hold while in use, and that he liked the fact that the outer orifice looked like a vulva because of the added visual stimulation. He mentioned that the sleeve was easy to clean and that he got a little impatient waiting for it to dry because he wanted to use it again! He gave the Fleshlight Girls Tori Black Lotus two very enthusiastic thumbs up…or else he would have, had his hands not been busy gripping the Fleshlight case so tightly ;)

Check out the brand new Tori Black Fleshlight on sale for $67.96 at Pink Cherry or PinkCherry.ca if you’re in Canada!