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LELO Tiani review

December 8th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

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.

 

LELO Seasons Greetings Kit: LELO Siri and Intima

November 28th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

How cute is this LELO gift set? It’s the LELO Seasons Greetings Siri & Intima Gift Set, which combines a newer LELO vibe, the Siri clit vibe, along with the LELO Intima blindfold. Both in a seasonal red color. Such an awesome and sexy gift idea! Perfect for couples, or the sexy female in your life. This set comes with a deeper LELO black gift box that holds both the user manual, LELO satin storage pouch, Siri vibe, Intima blindfold, 1 year warranty, and the Siri charger. Everything is tucked away nicely in the box, and would make a beautiful luxury adult gift. By bundling both products together in this kit, you save money rather than if you were to buy both items separately. Also, the LELO packaging outer box has a seasonal design that says Seasons Greetings rather than just the regular LELO logo. The blindfold is gorgeous and features a satin brocade design, and tied to let you use around the wrists or to tie into a bow. Sexy and sleek, and it can even be used as a pretty sleepmask. The Siri features a slightly more pwoerful motor inside than the older LELO models like Nea and Mia. It’s made of body-safe ABS plastic on the handle, and it’s shaped a little like an egg, with a rounded yet slightly tapered tip for pin-point clitoral stimulation. It also feels lovely on the neck, nipples, and breasts. The shaft of Siri is a lovely soft matte silicone that feels luscious on the skin. Siri is fully rechargeable, an works great with water-based lube and can be easily cleaned with LELO Toy Spray, a sex toy wipe, or anti-bacterial soap and water. Siri is also small enough to be used between two bodies during sex, so it makes a cute couples toy for clitoral and external use. It can even be cradled against the balls or shaft of a cock.

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!

Review: LELO Insignia Oden Wireless Vibrating Couples Ring

October 14th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

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!

Review: LELO Insignia Lyla Wireless Egg Vibrator

October 9th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

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.

PicoBong by LELO Mahana Dual Vibe

October 8th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

As a long time fan of LELO, I have just about their entire product line, which offers designs that are luxurious, classy, and stimulating. LELO recently created a few sex toy lines that are more affordable yet still offer quality sex toys to get you off in style. Introducing the PicoBong by LELO line, fusing modern and fun LELO designs with lower cost. The PicoBong line still offers great toys, but at a fraction of LELO’s luxury line cost, and offers battery operated toys rather than rechargeable ones. I recently got to review the PicoBong Mahana Dual Vibrator, which is very similar in design to LELO’s Insignia Tiani toy. This dual stimulator is meant for internal and external use. The fun U shape is meant to be inserted with one end into the vagina, and the other end pressing against the vulva and clit. This toy is made of silicone on both ends, and ABS plastic in the middle part of the toy that holds the two ends together. One arm of the toy features the PicoBong logo engraved into the smooth silicone. The Mahana requires 2 AAA batteries that are inserted into each end of the U shape design, so that both arms of the toy vibrate simultaneously. The toy comes in three different colors to choose from: Blue, Pink, or Black. I chose Blue, because it’s my favorite color, and hard to find among sex toys. The packaging is cute and matches the corresponding toy inside. The toy also comes with a user manual to tell you how to use the toy, as well as a fun little PicoBong dice that features each of the PicoBong toys on either side of the dice.

Since the toy has silicone over each end of the toy, it’s best to use this toy with water-based lubricant. This toy is also waterproof up to 1 meter of water! So not only can you use this toy in the bathtub, shower, or poolside, this toy is also pretty easy to clean. You can wipe it down with a  sex toy wipe, toy cleansing spray, anti-bacterial soap and water, or your favorite toy cleanser of choice. Don’t boil this toy, as it has ABS plastic on it, and because of the internal motor, it’s probably also best not to wash this toy in the dishwasher. Be sure to carefully clean the seam at the bottom of each arm of the toy as well, to make sure bacteria or lubricant doesn’t get stuck there. Dry the toy with a lint-free cloth. Mahana, like all LELO toys, comes with a 1 year warranty in case anything goes wrong with the vibe. Mahana has 12 different vibration patterns and speeds to browse through, and it can all be done with the push of a button which rests on the lower side of one of the ends of the toy. To use the toy, simply insert the one end into your pussy, and situate the other end to rest against your vulva and clit just the way you like it to. The Mahana’s neck is the middle that holds both ends together isn’t super stretchy, but the ABS plastic there does have some give to it so that it can stretch if it needs to, to fit each woman’s outer/inner labia shape and size. The toy is pretty quiet, and won’t be heard through a closed door or anything, and the vibration strength is quite nice and rumbly, like a lot of the toys in the LELO luxury line. Mahana is body-safe, features a pretty candy colored design, and offers a fun dual stimulating style. The fun little dice that is included can be used for whatever you like, and since each side of the dice shows a different PicoBong toy, if you collect the entire line of PicoBong toys, you could roll the dice and see which toy comes up and then use that one for a little added spontaneity.  A great way to use Mahana is to insert the toy and as it vibrates against your clit and inside of your pussy, you can grind your hips, or straddle a pillow or sex furniture and moves your hips as Mahana stimulates you inside and out. This is a nice toy if you can’t afford LELO’s more pricy luxury line, but still want a quality sex toy. While it’s not my favorite LELO toy, and I’ve grown spoiled by the rechargeable features of the original LELO line, it’s a great affordable alternative. If you’re going to choose an affordable sex toy, it taks some time to shop around to find one that is body-safe, and comes with a stimulating design and performance, but with PicoBong the search is over. Not everyone has the budget for luxury sex toys, and with the PicoBong line, LELO gives you a chance to have a nice sex toy collection at a fraction of the cost so that you don’t have to compromise quality for price. Awesome new line, can’t wait to try the other PicoBong toys! Recommended to all LELO fans, and to those who have never been in the budget for a LELO toy? Nows your chance!

The PicoBong range of toys all retail for under $100, and Fun Wares has the PicoBong Mahana vibrator for only $51.95!

LELO Toy of the Month: Liv

September 15th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

 

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.

 

LELO Antibacterial Toy Cleaning Spray

September 8th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

Adore. This. Spray. Duh! It’s a LELO product, so it’s pretty much a given that I would adore it.I had been hoping that LELO would come out with a toy cleanser, so when I heard they released the LELO Antibacterial Toy Cleaning Spray it became high on my list of products to review. This cleanser is compatible with all LELO toys, of course, but it’s also great for use on any other sex toy materials and brands. Not only does this spray cleanse, it’s also ph balanced, which is great for vaginas. This spray is also alcohol free, so it’s less drying than other cleansers. This is also good for the vagina. Happy vagina dance! Let’s get it straight from the source though, LELO has this to say about their awesome new spray:

LELO’s Antibacterial Cleaning Spray contains active anti-microbial ingredients proven to kill 99.9% of all germs, while the addition of zinc salts reduces any chance of irritation. Containing additional anti-viral and anti-fungal properties within a pH balanced formula, this easy-on spray is the safest and most effective choice for all your toy cleaning needs.

Awesome, huh? Not only does the spray cleanse the toy, it also kills germs and bacteria, as well as viruses and fungus! These types of germs lurk on toys used by both women and men, so this makes a great unisex cleanser for adult toys. How does the spray work? Just spray the toy you’d like to clean, let the formula sit on the toy for 5 seconds, then wipe the toy dry wit a lint-free towel. No need for a sink, no need for water to wash the formula off. Just wipe the spray off the toy and you’re all set. The formula is body-safe, however don’t get it in your eyes or swallow/lick it. Obviously. The formula comes in a 2 fl oz bottle, with a white plastic bottle with the LELO logo on the front. The bottle top is silver and lifts off to show the spray pump. The formula is easy to spray, and one spray will definitely work for a small to medium sized toy. A large toy or extra large toy may need 2 or 3 sprays.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Sucralose, Sorbitol, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Acetate, Zinc Lactate, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Benzalkonium Chloride

Strangely this spray has “Dimethicone” listed as an ingredient, which comes from silicone, however this spray is safe for silicone toys. It also has Sucralose in it, which is an artificial sweetener (for example, Splenda is a sucralose sweetener), not sure why that is an ingredient either. Other than that, you can see that it’s made from water and anti-microbial ingredients. The LELO’s website says that it’s suitable for silicone, latex, and rubber toys. I did try it on a glass toy and aluminum as well and it was just fine. It’s up to you on whether you want to use the formula on those types of toys. Personally I adore this spray. It’s easy to use, it’s quality, it makes my toys look/feel/smell clean, and the bottle sits nicely on a bedside table and is small enough to take in your overnight bag or purse too.

A 2 fl oz bottle of LELO Antibacterial Cleaning Spray is available for $12 at KamaSutraCloset.com

LELO Insignia Alia review

June 29th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

As a huge LELO fan, I was thrilled when they released the waterproof (yay!) collection of luxury vibrators called Insignia. Having already featured the Soraya and Isla, I finally wanted to share my experience with the Lelo Insignia Alia. Alia is the cute little clit vibe from the collection, and it’s stylish design and functionality makes it a fantastic little toy. It comes packaged in the signature little black Lelo gift box, it comes with the Lelo 1 year limited warranty, a black satin drawstring storage bag, toy charger and a cute little silver Insignia brooch. Alia is sleek and oval like a naughty little egg, and it comes in either a pink, rose, or black color. I got the black color and it’s really nice and luxurious looking. The entire toy is made of body safe ABS plastic (the silver inner handle) and quality silicone. The silicone is very soft and smooth and feels fantastic on the skin. Alia fits in the palm of your hand, it’s almost like a lipstick vibe redux, it’s shaped nothing but lipstick but it’s small, fits in a purse, great for clitoral stimulation, and it’s super discreet. I could leave the Lelo Alia on my dresser and someone would probably think it was a fashion accessory or something. The Alia doesn’t feature a button interface like previous LELO toys, instead the “buttons” are seamless and placed on the top of the Alia in a +/- encased in the Lelo Insignia logo which looks like a funky little triple figure 8. You can turn the toy on or off, browse through the different vibration patterns and vibration speeds all at the press of a finger. It’s pretty easy to switch the vibration modes even with slippery fingers, the silicone is easy to press and the buttons aren’t stiff or too firm but not soft enough that you’ll press them on accident. Alia itself is not 100% seamless though. It features a tiny little pin-sized hole in the bottom of the toy. At first sight I thought it was a flaw, since it’s a open hole unlike the charging ports in the Soraya or Isla. Alia is waterproof, not just splashproof, but actually waterproof so I found myself wondering why there was a open hole at the charging source. I plugged the charger into the port, and plugged the other end into the wall outlet and let it charge. Once it was done, and I reviewed the toy and the time came to wash Alia I was worried that water would still get into the charging port – it didn’t! Totally awesome. The open hole will take the charging import plug, but even if you put the toy under water, the water won’t enter the hole. I think it’s the way that the silicone dips down slightly at the hole, somehow it creates an air-like seal.

A few hours charge will keep this bad boy ready and fully juiced for hours of use. Since it’s waterproof it can be taken in the shower or bathtub also. It’s also easier to clean than previous LELO toys since it’s waterproof. You can hold it under the faucet and wash with anti-bacterial soap and water, toy cleaner, or a toy wipe. Since the Alia isn’t 100% silicone, I wouldn’t really recommend boiling or putting it in the dishwasher. The silicone isn’t seamless around the inner silver ABS plastic handle of the toy either, so be sure to clean the seam. It’s okay if water gets on the seam. This may be the only drawback to Alia, it would have been great had it been 100% silicone making it able to be fully sterilized and 100% seamless. The core of the toy is ABS plastic while the silicone surrounds it. The toy features 6 different modes ranging from a soft vibration to a high mode. I am a big fan of Lelo’s motors in their toys, to me, they create nice vibrations that resonate deeply rather than just being pitchy vibrations. The vibrations, even at it’s highest setting isn’t super powerful, but it’s definitely a nice amount of power. The vibration modes go from a slow rumble to a more musical rhythmic beat. The vibrations are pretty quiet, like with most Lelo toys. Quiet enough not to be heard through a door, which is great if you have roommates or want to take Alia when you travel. Speaking of, the TSA just gave the OK on sex toys! Vibrators can be taken along in your luggage, and Alia makes it easy with it’s size and discreet design. The toy can also be locked by pressing and holding the +/- buttons for 3 seconds, it can be unlocked the same way. Makes it great for travel or taking the Alia in your handbag, not having to worry about it accidentally turning itself on in your purse!

Alia can be grasped with your finger through the hole, which makes it pretty comfortable to hold, it also makes it great for aiming directly at the clit. You can massage the head of Alia which is slightly rounded to an oval point all over your body including your neck, breasts, nipples, stomach, and entire vulva. It can also be massaged against a man’s shaft, balls and perineum. Making this also a fun couples toy. The toy is small enough that it will fit between two bodies as well, and can be held against the clit while you engage in partner sex. The tip of Alia can nestle between the inner labia quiet nicely and tease your clit that way while the edges of the toy vibrate against your vulva. I think Alia is super cute and it’s definitely a luxury toy, it’s well made, and the fact that it’s rechargeable and waterproof makes it a great toy that you can feel confident about using without having to fumble around for batteries or worry about getting water into the battery compartment. I grab Alia a lot for impromptu masturbation sessions, it fits right in my bedside table drawer and because it’s so easy to clean and I can keep it charged in my drawer, I grab it often for last minute before bed self-love romps ;) The soft silicone make this toy feel great, and it works well with water-based lubes, so be sure to steer clear of silicone lubes when using Alia. I like using Alia on it’s highest vibration setting, and since it’s not overly powerful like some vibrators, it’s great for those with sensitive clits or those who like being able to choose from a variety of vibration settings and speeds without only having to choose between low or high. While Alia isn’t my favorite LELO toy, it’s definitely a great vibe and I’m glad to have it in my collection!

You can try the LELO Alia for yourself at LuvToyz.com, they carry a great variety of sex toys with fast shipping!

LELO Toy of the Week: Nea

March 5th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

Lately I’ve been reaching for the LELO Nea when I need to grab a clit toy. Why Nea? Besides the sleek pretty appearance, it’s also discreet, quiet, and offers nice pin-point stimulation. Like other LELO vibrators, this dainty little beauty comes with a limited 1 year warranty, comes wrapped in the sleek LELO signature black gift box, and comes with a satin storage pouch, charger, and user manual. Nea is an oldie but goodies, meaning, it’s one of the first toys LELO created for clitoral stimulation. The body of the toy is feminine, curved to fit the female genital anatomy, and it’s pleasing to the eye. Made of quality body-safe ABS plastic, the surface of Nea’s body is smooth to the touch and glides wonderfully against the skin. This vibe can be used with silicone or water-based lubricant, and it’s not water-proof, but cleaning the toy is fairly easy. I like to wipe it down with an anti-bacterial toy wipe, but if you’re careful a rub down with anti-bacterial soap and water works just fine too, just be sure not to get moisture into the seams of the control buttons or the charging port. Nea is rechargeable, and just a few hours charge offers you up to 7 hours of us depending on what speed setting you use most often. Nea fits in the palm of your hand, and the outside body of the toy is smooth with a pretty detailed design, on the other side, the side used for stimulation, you’ll find two buttons. Super easy to use! The control button on the right turn the toy on and helps you move through the different speed settings, the left button is for moving backward to a previous speed, and also for turning the toy on. Nea is super quiet, and it’s one reason I adore this toy. I may or may not have used this toy in public once or…4 times ;) It’s easy to slide into your panties while sitting in the car, at your computer, or in bed. The buttons are easy to press, and if you press them for 3 seconds simultaneously you can lock the toy, so if doesn’t accidentally turn on in your purse or nightstand. To unlock the toy, you simple press and hold the buttons for another 3 seconds. Charging the toy is a breeze, simply plug the input into the base of the Nea, and the other end into any electrical wall outlet. Nea’s body offers a pointed tip, and a curve that dips downward and then upward. This makes the toy nuzzle nicely against your vulva and clit. I love the fit!

I just recently gave the Nea as a gift to someone, for their very first Lelo toy and they were impressed with the design of the toy and the toys performance! I love holding the pinpointed tip of the toy against my clit, and since the toy is so small, I can even use another toy at the same time, such as the Lelo Elise for internal stimulation. I love that this toy is mild looking, it’s perfect for sex toy newbies! Now, Nea is not my strongest vibration in terms for vibration speed, but it’s still pretty awesome for it’s size, design, and quietness. I like enveloping Nea in my hand and gently massaging it against my pussy in a grinding motion, it feels great, and the sleek body of the ABS plastic of the toy seems to glide over my clit fantastically! I like keeping Nea in my nightstand, and when leaving the house for a weekend, I usually grab Nea to take along with me. One of my favorite things about Lelo toys is that even though their vibration isn’t insanely strong (especially in the earlier Lelo line) the vibration is rumbly and resonates deeply. I’ve had some wonderful orgasms using Nea, and with care, I’ve even used Nea in the shower, just making sure to keep the toy out of the spray of the water. That’s why I chose to showcase the LELO Nea as this week’s Lelo Toy of the Week. Nea, I adore you!

LELO Toy of the Week: Gigi

January 27th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

LELO Gigi, How I adore thee. My sex toy storage box is filled to the brim with Lelo toys, but lately the one I’ve been reaching for most often has been the Gigi. Gigi is one of the first adult toys that Lelo released, and it’s one of my favorites actually. It’s a mid-sized G-spot vibe, made of body safe ABS plastic and soft velvety silicone. The vibe is easy to use, is rechargeable, and comes with the usual 1 year limited warranty that comes with all LELO toys. The toy comes in the pretty black signature LELO gift box, comes with a user manual, charger, and a white satin storage bag. It’s no secret that I adore all things LELO, and these are some of the very features that make LELO so great to me. From the toy, down to the packaging. I always feel confident when using a LELO toy, and I can count on LELO to create quality sex toys that appeal to me. Gigi is pretty special from top to bottom. Gigi is an internal vibe, but it can also be used externally. The handle of the toy is made of quality plastic, the tip of the end has a silicone plug that can be removed to expose the charging port of the toy. This is where you plug the toy in to charge it. I love rechargeable toys, they’re convenient and are easier for me to use than fumbling around with batteries. A few hours charge of Gigi and you’re set with around 4 hours of use or so, depending on what speed/vibration setting you use the toy at most often. I like my toys on full blast, so my charge usually doesn’t hold a full 4 hours, but it’s pretty darn close. The silicone plug covers the charging hole when the toy isnt being charge, this helps keep the port clean and dry from lube or other fluids. This toy isn’t waterproof, unlike LELO’s Insignia toy line, so you should use caution when using this toy near water. I have used this toy in the tub with caution, being sure not to get the charging port or the button wet, but it’s not something that LELO recommends doing. I know, I’m quite the sex toy rebel! ;) Cleaning the toy is a breeze. Simply use a toy wipe, anti-bacterial soap and water, or even your favorite toy cleaner. Just be sure not to get moisture into the user button or the charging port. Also, since the head/shaft of the toy is made of silicone, it’s best to use a nice water-based lube with this vibe. Gigi is pretty small and fits nicely in the hand, and it’s easy to maneuver, so you can even pair this toy with an external clit toy such as the Lelo Lily. I like teasing Gigi against my neck and nipples too, and I love warming up by using the flat head of Gigi against my clit. The head of Gigi offers a flat head, that is great for clit stimulation, and is lovely for internal G-spot stimulation. The silicone is smooth to the touch and feels great on the skin. At the base of the shaft on the handle of the toy, you’ll find a circular user button. The button can be pressed up/down and +/-, where the up/down buttons let you browse through a variety of vibration settings from a pulse to a rumble. The +/- buttons are how you power the vibration, from a light vibration to a nice steady medium-high vibration. Now, I’m the not the first to say that LELO toys aren’t the most powerful vibes on the market, but I do think they are the most stimulating to me. The vibration intensity isn’t too powerful or over the top, but it’s still nice and strong. Also, the vibrations aren’t buzzy, they’re deep and rumbly and resonate deeply. It’s one of my favorite things about Lelo toys, the fact that their vibrations seem to stimulate deeper than most higher buzzing vibes.

Even though Gigi is designed as an internal toy, unlike when I use other G-spot vibrators, I like to use Gigi on my clit often. I don;t know why, but I just simply love love love the flat head of Gigi. It feels fabulous against my clit. I’ve been reaching for it most often when I masturbate lately, whether it’s for clitoral or vaginal stimulation. I’ve gotten off at least 5 times this week just using Gigi on my clit alone! That is why I chose Gigi as my pick for LELO Toy of the Week. Internally Gigi is awesome, the flat head presses against my G-spot nicely, and the handle makes for easy grasping as I thrust the toy against my G-spot. This toy is even great for couples, because your partner can stimulate your G-spot with Gigi while giving you oral sex. Or you can tease the flat head of Gigi against your clit as your partner enters you from behind. Guys can even enjoy Gigi on their genitals. You can hold the flat head of Gigi against your man’s perineum, or massage it against his balls and up and down the top and underside of his cock. I’ve found that using Gigi gives me great orgasms when used internally or internally, so it’s been my go-to vibe lately. I love the design of the toy, the pretty color, the smooth supple silicone, and the easy in powering the toy. An awesome pick for sex toy newbies or adult toy pros alike!