Posts Tagged ‘sex toy review’

Tantus Feeldoe Stout

February 25th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

I had previously tried a few Tantus Feeldoe strapless dildos. None of them seemed to be exactly what I was looking for, so when I saw the Tantus Feeldoe Stout it definitely piqued my interest and I wondered if this would possibly be the Feeldoe I liked best. Like the other Feeldoe toys, the Stout is made of supple silicone that is firm enough for hard thrusting. The shaft of the toy is phallic, thick, though not as long as the other Feeldoe shafts. The head of the shaft featured a prominent tip that looks realistic to the head of a penis. The other end of the toy is bulbous and is made to be worn internally by the “fucker” while the shaft end is meant for the “fuckee”. The toy is a simple black color that is very unisex and would be perfect for all partners of any sex. The base of the shaft features detailed nubs that is meant to stimulate the clitoris of the wearer, and just behind the base of the shaft in the back of the toy is a hole that you can slide a vibrating bullet into. All Feeldoe toys come with a vibrating bullet, but it is optional. You can use the bullet for added vibration, or use the Feeldoe Stout without vibration. Since the material of the toy is silicone, clean up is a snap, and you can boil this dildo to fully sterilize it. This is one of the perks of a silicone dildo, I like being able to fully sterilize partner-to-partner toys, especially strapless strapons. This toy works best with water-based lubricant, so users should be sure to steer clear of silicone lube if they want to enjoy this toy for many years to come.

This toy is great for solo or partner play. I just a great time simply fucking myself with the shaft part of the toy, while grasping onto the bulb end of the toy. I could also slide the bulb end into my pussy and see the shaft stick out. I actually found this toy to stand up better than previous Feeldoe toys, perhaps because of the shorter shaft. You can also wear the bulb anally if you’d like. I had fun trying it that way too. I could “jerk” the Feeldoe Stout off while it was in my ass sticking up between my legs, and it was a great way to stimulate myself anally, while leaving my other hand free to play with my clit. Yummy! This toy is also fun for sucking. You can slide the bulb end into your pussy and let your partner go down on you. This is ideal for hetero couples and lesbian couples. I had fun performing oral on this toy, and while wearing it you can have your partner simulate fellatio on the dildo, which is a fun sight to see. This dildo is also great for pegging. The shaft is a nice size for moderate anal play, so you can bend your partner over and slide the shaft into his/her ass as you slide in and out. The bulb that is in the wearers pussy can press against your G-spot as you thrust, while the pc muscles in vagina hold the bulb in place. It can be a problem for some couples, and a few couples have experienced problems keep the dildo secure, so it really takes a lot of trial and error, but it can be worth the work! This is also a great toy option for lesbian couples to engage in sex, one partner can wear the Feeldoe Stout while the other partner takes the shaft inside of them. This makes for fun with experimenting with various sexual positions also. This dildo is waterproof, so it even allows for fun in the shower! Even though this strapon is meant to be worn strapless, you can use it with a dildo harness if that makes you feel more comfortable, it’s really up to you. Some have said that wear it with a harness it holds the dildo in place better for thrusting. Once again it’s something you really have to play around with, as each person’s body is different. I think the Tantus Feeldoe Stout is my favorite Feeldoe product. I like the length and thickness of the shaft and I found that it seemed to work better with my body than previous Feeldoes I had tried.
Want to try the Feeldoe Stout for yourself? You can find it at Sextoy.com for $131.34! Sex toys provided by SexToy.com – home of the biggest selection of dildos online.

Love to Love Oh Oui! Vibrating Banana

February 3rd, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

Is that a banana in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Oh, it’s definitely a banana. A hot pink one! How cute is this dildo? This pop art inspired dildo is playfully and truly tongue-in-cheek (or banana-in-mouth). From the sex toy brand Love to Love, this Oh Oui! Silicone Banana is unique, funky, and color. Made of pliable silicone, this vibrating banana is shaped just like the real thing, including the banana stem! The bright color of the silicone is definitely eye catchy, and while the toy is soft to the touch, it’s firm enough for thrusting yet bendable enough to use in any angle. This toy can be used as a dildo, as you can use the curved tip of the banana for G-spot stimulation. The thick shaft of the toy is true to life, and very “banana sized”.  Wanna make your banana split? You can turn this bad boy into a vibrating banana by inserting the vibrating bullet that comes along with this toy. After sliding the bullet into the hole on the back of the banana, you can play with this toy with some added vibration. The bullet vibration isn’t super strong, but it does resonate through the silicone of the toy, so you can tickle your sweet spot with this nana’ whenever the mood strikes. I did have a problem getting my bullet to work, but I actually enjoyed using this toy more as a dildo. I smiled at the thought of sliding this inside of me, I’m not used to fucking myself with fake fruit ;) This is no average fruit though, the Oh Oui! Vibrating Silicone Banana just may become your top banana. It’s adorable, and would make an awesome gift for novelty purposes alone! This would also make a hilarious gag gift for any of your foodie friends out there. So cute! Definitely the craziest and most colorful toy in my collection.

The Oh Oui! Silicone Banana comes packaged in a simple styrofoam container with a hot pink label on it. It’s kind of kitschy and cute, almost like you’re opening a packed lunch! Albeit styrofoam is one of those products I don’t really like using (for eco reasons) I do think it added an interesting touch to this toy! The toy also comes with a manual that shows you how to care for it. This is one of those toys that would make anyone smile. It’s gimmicky, which really just adds to it’s charm. I want to give one of these to some of my friends just to see their faces when they open the package to find this! Find your very own Love to Love Oh Oui! Silicone Banana at KamaSutraCloset.com for $48!

Fun Factory Share XS

February 1st, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

Having already tried the original Fun Factory Share, I was interested in trying the new Fun Factory XS. Like the original Share, this strapon dildo is made of soft supple silicone. While the silicone has a little give to it, it’s quite firm, which is a good thing if you’re going to be thrusting. Now, before I get ahead of myself, it should be said that the main benefit of the Share XS is that it’s a “strapless” strapon dildo. Instead of using a dildo harness to attach the dildo to yourself, instead you slide the bulb end of the toy inside of your vagina, where it’s meant to press against the G-spot and “anchor” itself into your vagina while your pc muscles hold it in place. Nice theory, right? Unfortunately most strapless strapons can be a bit hard to place properly, as I had noticed with the original Share, but I was eager to try out the XS nonetheless. Unlike the Share, the Share XS has one end that is thin and made for penetration, but it not shaped like a penis, nor does it have a prominent head. The shaft of the toy is much thinner and a little shorter than the shaft of the original Share also. Which could definitely be a good thing, especially for newbies. The other end has a large bulb, to me the bulb on the XS is much bigger than the bulb on the original Share. This could be because a lot of feedback on the original Share made it clear that the Share seemed to have problems staying in place inside of the vagina while the wearer used it for thrusting into a partner. So I think Fun Factory wanted to make this end a little larger so that perhaps it wouldn’t “slip”. I found this bulb end to be pretty big, lots of girth, and curved to hit the G-spot. If you’re going to insert this end, be sure to use a lot of lubricant. Water-based lube, as this toy is made of silicone and shouldn’t ever be used with silicone lubes. Silicone on silicone just isn’t compatible. It took me a few tried to finally insert the bulb end into my vagina, once in there, I found that it made my pussy feel very full inside. I did like the feeling. Another problems users had while using the original Share was that once the toy was inside, the shaft seemed to droop down instead of remaining up and erect. I think this is another reason why Fun Factory chose to make the XS’s shaft very smell, so it would be less weight to weigh the strapon down. However, the only thing “extra small” about the XS is the shaft. The bean-shaped bulb made for holding into place is pretty “extra large”. So it may take a little practice to get it comfortably inside. Once the bulbed end is anchored into of the vagina, I did notice that the shaft didn’t droop as much as the original Share! The shaft of the XS seemed to stand up a lot better.

The end made for thrusting is quite small, as I stated above, so this would be ideal for beginners, and those interested in pegging for the first time. While the Share XS. I found that the XS did work better during thrusting than the original Share, but I didn’t think that the bean-shaped bulb seemed to hit my G-spot just right, so it took some maneuvering. The small end is good for penetration. I tried holding the small shaft end of the XS and used it to thrust the bulb end against my G-spot, this was much more stimulating than the stimulation that came from thrusting with it. I also tried holding onto the bulb end in my hand and using the small shaft to stimulate my ass. I thought the shaft felt awesome in my ass! I liked the feel of the silicone and though the shaft was small it still felt lovely and having the large bulb to grasp onto made it easy for hard thrusting. I should also mention that while the Share XS is strapless, you can use it with a strapon harness if you want. It actually will make sure that the dildo stays in place and you don’t have to worry about it slipping. Thought it can defeat the purpose of a “strapless” strapon on, if you don’t mind, it can be beneficial.  I liked the pretty pink color of the dildo, and also, since it’s silicone, you can boil it to fully sterilize the toy, which is a plus, because I like being able to sterilize my dildos. I found that even though the bull end is large, and can be off-putting, this would be awesome for ladies who love it large, and I do like this dildo better than the original Share. I think Fun Factory is moving in the right direction when it comes to building a quality strap-less strapon. Interested in trying your own Fun Factory Share XS? You can get yours for the awesome low price of $63.89 from Something Sexy Planet! You can choose from the baby pink XS or the dark blue XS. Be sure to check out their huge selection of other sex toys and dildos there too, their prices are awesome!

Jimmyjane Iconic Pocket

January 24th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

Oh what’s in a name? That which we call a vibrator by any other name, would feel as sweet! Shakespeare had it right when he said that. Well, he didn’t *really* say that, not exactly anyway, but he would if he had a vagina. The sex toy brand Jimmyjane is synonymous with luxury. Every time I use a Jimmyjane toy, I feel like I’m treating my pussy to a vibrating equivalent of a fine wine. Jimmyjane’s sex toy line is high quality, trendy, sexy, and modern. While most of their toys are pretty much high-end, their Usual Suspects collection is affordable and just as luxurious. I’ve had my eye on the Jimmyjane Iconic Pocket for awhile now, so when I received it from Kama Sutra Closet, I was more than excited to give it a try. The Iconic Rocket is a pocket vibrator that is discreet and made for clitoral stimulation. It comes in the usual sleek white Jimmyjane branded box. The Iconic Pocket takes 1 AA battery, and comes with a 1 year limited warranty also. This toy is waterproof, made of body safe ABS plastic that is both hygienic and phthalate free. This vibe is small but mighty!  The body is sleek and white and is branded with the gray Jimmyjane logo. The 4 nubs on the head of the toy offer fantastic clitoral stimulation, and unlike other pocket vibrators, the nubs aren’t made of metal that can overheat and irritate the skin, instead it’s made of plastic and the nubs are seamless. This vibrator is designed to be compact but also powerful, which means that even though the toy is small, it offers a lovely buzz of constant vibration. This vibe is one speed only, and it is quite powerful. More powerful than a lot of pocket vibes I have tried. The other great thing about this toy is that you can use it on other parts of the body such as the nipples and the neck. While this toy is not made for internal stimulation, it offers a fantastic sensation when teased against the clit. Use it on yourself, or use it with a lover, and let them trail it over your most intimate places! This toy can be used on men also. Apply the nubs of the toy against his perineum while giving him a blowjob and see how he writhes with pleasure. Let your partner tease the Jimmyjane Iconic Pocket against your clit while you have sex. The toy is small enough to use between two bodies so that makes it a great option for vibration to the clitoris during sex.

The first time I tried the Iconic Rocket I was in the shower. While the water was trailing down my body, the mirror in the bathroom wasn’t the only thing that was getting steamy! I rubbed the head of the Iconic Rocket against my nipples. The vibration along with the heat of the water made the nipples stand at attention and the nubs of the toy cradled my nipple and massaged my nipple from all sides. Super sexy! Before long I had the Iconic Rocket against my clit as I leaned back against the shower wall. I loved how all four of the nubs vibrated against my clit. Holding it there against my clit I could grind my hips slightly and feel the intensity of the vibration stimulate my clit. Before long I had an awesome orgasm! The toy was very quiet too, the quietest pocket vibe I have ever used, which means this would be an awesome toy to take on weekends away or on vacation. I like the nearly seamless design of the toy, and I also love the clear domed cap that comes with the toy so you can cover the head of the vibe when the toy isn’t in use. This toy was super easy to clean also, since the head of the toy is seamless I didn’t have to worry about cleaning underneath the nubs little nooks and crannies, instead I could easily wipe the nubs with a toy cleaner cloth. Easily the most easy to clean pocket vibe that I own! Which is always a plus in my book. I really adore this vibe, and it is so versatile. It’s ideal for both sex toy novices and sex toy pros. Interested in trying the Jimmyjane Iconic Rocket for yourself? You can get it for $32 at KamaSutraCloset.com! Many thanks to KSC for sending me this cute little vibe to add to my collection of sex toys. You can check out the entire Jimmyjane Usual Suspects collection at Kama Sutra Closet.

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LELO Iris, I’ve got a crush on you.

January 23rd, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to showcase and review some luxury items that I think would make awesome V-day gifts for your honey (and you!). One of the most popular brand names associated with luxury in the sex toy market is LELO. Their products are quality, luxurious, and top of the line. Whether you’re a sex toy newbie or a pro, it’s easy to enjoy Lelo toys. Allow me to introduce you to the Lelo Iris. Iris is a beauty. She has a soft curved body that is perfect for G-spot stimulation. She comes in a beautiful Deep Rose, Pink, or Blue color. The shaft of Iris is made of a sweet supple silicone that feels lush and beautiful against your skin. The shaft is textured with a delicate peal design that gives the body of the toy an interesting feel. Like all Lelo toys, Iris comes tucked into her own little black gift box. The packaging alone will make you feel luxurious. Unlike most vibrators on the market today, Iris is rechargeable! Like all Lelo toys, Iris doesn’t need batteries to do her thang, she simply needs to be charged in any standard electrical wall outlet. The end of the handle on Iris has a small silicone plug, if you lift the plug tab you’ll see an input. This is where Iris charges! Once fully charged, this vibrator will run for up to around 5 hours or so of use. The silicone plug helps to protect the input and helps to keep water out of it. While this toy is splash-proof, it is not fully waterproof, so you will still want to be careful with moisture getting into the charging input of the user panel. Once Iris is all charged and ready for use, this is where the true pleasure begins. Iris is compatible with water-based lubricants, but not silicone based lubes. Silicone toys do not play well with other silicone materials, so please be sure not to use silicone lubricant with this toy. Water-based lube works wonderfully with Iris! Next up, we explore Iris’s user panel. The circular button on the handle of Iris offers a button that allows you to adjust the vibration intensity, or play with different vibration modes.  Iris boasts 5 different vibration modes, which means you can choose whichever vibration works best for you. Do you enjoy continuous vibration? No problem. Do you enjoy pulsating vibration? You got it!  The user interface is very easy to use, and you can adjust or changed modes while in use, very easily. Simply use your finger to press the Up/Down button to choose the vibration intensity, and the Left/Right button to switch through the different vibration modes. To turn iris on, press and hold the + button. To turn iris off, press and hold the – button. To lock Iris, so the toy doesn’t accidentally being to vibrate if you have it in your handbag or overnight bag, simply press and hold the +/_ buttons at the same time for 3 seconds of so. You can do the same to unlock the toy. Plus, like all Lelo toys, Lelo Iris comes with it’s own satin storage bag! Did I mention that all Lelo toys come with a 1 year warranty? I didn’t? Well now you know! See, what I mean? Lelo hooks you up! Don’t you feel luxurious already? We’ve yet to even try the toy, hold onto your panties, ladies!

Iris’s gorgeous body is fabulous for both internal and external stimulation. You can use iris internally, and let the curved head of the toy tease and tempt your G-spot. The curve in the head of the toy makes it ideal for pressing and thrusting against your G-spot. The unique petal design on the shaft offers a stimulating feeling against the vaginal walls while the toy is inside of you. If clitoral stimulation is your thing, you can tickle your clit with the tip of the toy, for pin-pointed stimulation. I really like the shape and design of this toy. It’s appearance is pretty and very feminine. The raised detail of the petals on the shaft are very pleasurable when used on the vulva, clit, and the vagina. Iris is a mid-sized vibrator, so it’s ideal for even the vibrator novice! While using Iris on my clit, I really enjoyed the feel of the silicone against my vulva and clitoris. The point pointed vibration, and the fact that it’s so easy to change vibration modes, provided me with many different ways to stimulate my clit. So once I was warmed up, I couldn’t wait to try Iris internally! This is where the Lelo Iris vibrator shines! The curved head nestled nicely against my G-spot, and I found that it was very easy to hold onto the handle of iris so that I could thrust the toy in and out of my vagina. I found myself enjoying Iris by thrusting while twisting the toy inside of me, twist on the in stroke, twist the other way on the out-stroke. The texture of the petal on Iris’s shaft felt delicate on the inner walls of my vagina and it stimulated me very well. This vibrator is also great for use with couples! Why not slide Iris in and out of your honey’s vagina while you perform oral sex on her? Ladies, you can also hold Iris against your clit while your partner enters your vagina. Iris feels wonderful on all parts of the body, so you can even have fun teasing iris up and down your partner’s body focusing on the nipples, neck, stomach, and buttocks. Guys, Iris can even be used on you! Let your partner give you oral sex, while he/she holds the Iris against the underside of your shaft, or teases it against your perineum. Iris is very user-friendly, and is an awesome solo gift or a couples toy! I adore Iris, and that is why it’s one of my top picks for this Valentine’s Day.

Want to buy your very own Lelo Iris? It makes a hot V-day pick! You can find it at Violet’s Closet, which is a lovely sexy boutique in Canada. They offer fast and discreet shipping to the United States also! You can get your hands on the Lelo Iris for $125 and while you’re there be sure to check out their selection of vibrators and other sex toys.

LELO Bo, the first rechargeable gentleman’s ring!

January 19th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

LELO, oh LELO, how do I adore thee? Let me count the ways…
I have tested my fair share of Lelo toys from their Femme collection. I had been curious about their Homme collection for awhile now, and have had my eye on the Lelo Bo cock ring lately. So when TabuToys.com sent me out to review, I was pretty psyched. I adore Lelo’s packaging. All of their toys ooze sexuality and luxury. A lot of toy brands call themselves “luxury” but Lelo truly stays true to the definition. Upon taking the Lelo Bo out of it’s signature Lelo box, I was graced with the black case that holds all Lelo toys. After opening the top of the case, I was introduced to Bo. It was a blind date really. I wasn’t’ sure if Bo would like me, and I was pretty sure that I would like him, even though he wasn’t my usual type. What did I have planned for our first date? Sex of course, lots and lots of blissful sex. Unlike other cock rings, Bo is completely rechargeable. He doesn’t come with a battery pack, or require any plugs or buttons. He stands alone, confident and raw in his masculine sexuality. Bo comes in a little blue case, which makes his beautiful deep blue body. When I opened the little case, which is both discreet and easy to open, I found Bo laying there, in two pieces, waiting for me to make him whole. Bo comes in two parts, the cock ring part, which is the actual ring that slips around the erect penis, and the top part of the ring, the head, where the vibration occurs. Bo’s body is firm yet soft, he obviously works out..though he’s strong, he definitely seemed to warm up to my touch. Lelo Bo‘s body is made of quality TPE and ABS plastic, which means it’s body safe and supple and smooth to the touch. The material is firm yet it has some give to it, the actual ring where the penis slides into is rather stretchy, so it will accommodate a penis of any size (unless the male has a seriously obscenely huge cock, in that case it may be a bit snug and may not be best for you. In that case, send that male to me…) and hold onto it nice and firmly. I love that Lelo calls this toy their “gentleman’s ring” which really just makes it sound all sorts of luxurious and ultra suave and sexy.

I took the top of the cock ring and slid it onto the circular ring of this toy, and it fit very securely and snapped nicely into place. Upon doing this, Bo gets excited. So excited in fact, that be begins to vibrate deliciously. As he lay quivering in the palm, I thought the polite thing to do, would be to offer him my clit. You know, just to get us accustomed to one another. I held the top of the cock ring against my clit and the vibrations sent yummy ways of pleasure through my vulva. The silicone felt smooth against my clit and it glided against me nicely as it mingled with my own natural lubricant. Bo looked like a boob man to me, so I offered him my breasts next, teasingly circling my nipples with the top of the ring. Oh yes, Bo and I were getting along just fine. So I pulled out my favorite lubricant, then I slid Bo over the shaft of one of my favorite smooth dildos. I wanted to text Bo out, give him a once over before I introduced a third party into the bedroom with us. I worked the dildo in and out of my pussy, and as I thrust into myself, I could feel Bo tease my clit with it’s vibrations. The vibrations are nice, strong yet not overpowering. The noise level is very low too, Bo is a lot quieter that one would imagine. That doesn’t mean *I* was quiet though…Bo didn’t seem to mind though, as he did a nice job working my clit while I worked my pussy up into a nice frenzy with the shaft of the dildo. Afterward, we both shared a cigarette and then he fell asleep next to me. Not really, but afterward, as I lay in bed, my clit twitching in orgasmic afterglow, I couldn’t wait until our next tryst.

Bo performed well on his own, but how would be work once we invited another male to join us. Was Bo the jealous type? Or would be simply let me enjoy the stimulation and enjoyment of two lovers at once? I slid Bo over the shaft of my lover and slide the plastic top of the base onto the circular part of the ring. Bo came to life instantly, buzzing away. My lover liked the vibrating sensation and it didn’t make him feel numb, or bothersome, like some vibrating cock rings do. The Bo helped him stay rock hard and make for some yummy vibration sensation while we had sex. I liked the feeling of the vibrations on my clit, especially with me on top, where my clit has perfect access to the top of Bo’s vibrating head. The other cool thing is that Bo doesn’t have an On/Off button, so when the top of the toy and the bottom of the toy are locked into place, the toy will vibrate, and won’t accidentally get shut off while in use. Bo is super easy to clean also. Just use warm water and anti-bacterial soap or your favorite toy cleaner. As for charging, you can charge the toy in it’s storage container! Which means even as it charges this cock ring is super discreet. Small enough to fit into a back pocket, or a purse, for on the go fun. I was really impressed with Bo. I experienced the quality that I have come to expect from the LELO brand. I really like this toy and am so glad to add it to my collection. Want to take Bo for a test drive? You can get your Lelo Bo gentleman’s ring and other sex toys from Tabu Toys for $71.44


LELO Ina…you rascally rabbit! ;)

January 11th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

Some of you may have read my Lelo Mona review last month, which was such a fun review to write about the newest toy from Lelo. Lelo’s other newest toy is the Ina, which is a modernized version of the Rabbit Vibrator. I was beyond thrilled to get to try this brand new Lelo item! Ina is very similar to Mona, they lookalike so much in fact that you I’m also most certain that Mona and Ina are fraternal twins. While Mona’s body is sleek and offers one shaft, Ina’s sleek curved body offers dual stimulation. The Lelo Ina is a gorgeous toy. It’s modern design is a new look for the Lelo collection, but it still has the wonderful quality of past Lelo toys. The handle of Ina is made of body safe hard plastic that has the user interface on the top. There are four button controls that are used to changed vibration intensity, and to browse through the vibration patterns. The buttons are easy to press and navigate. These buttons are different than past Lelo toys, in which the button interface was all connected in a round button that could be pressed on either side. I like the navigation buttons on Ina, I only wish they were seamless! At the base of the handle base is a little silicone plug, if you unplug it, you’ll find the input. This is where Ina should be plugged in to charge. Just slide the charger end into Ina and then plug it into a standard electrical outlet. Ina’s buttons will blink as it charges to let you know that the toy is charging properly. Like previous Lelo models, you can also lock your Ina so that it doesn’t start buzzing away in your overnight bag or suitcase while traveling. Simply hold the +/_ buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. To unlock the toy, hold and release the buttons again for an additional 3 seconds. Cleaning Ina is quite simple, and you can clean the silicone body with anti-bacterial soap and water, or use one of your favorite toy cleaner wipes. Just be sure not to get water into Ina’s buttons! Ina is splash-proof but not waterproof. Also, to treat Ina right, be sure to only use water-based lubricants while using this toy. Since Ina’s body is made of a soft supple silicone, using a silicone based lube could compromise the quality of the toy’s silicone body.

The Lelo Ina comes in three colors, Purple, Green, and Orange.  I have the Purple color and it’s so pretty! The purple color is vibrant, and a deep violet that is really gorgeous. The silicone of Ina’s shaft is smooth, soft, and odorless. The tip of Ina’s shaft it curved into a slight upward point, the middle of the shaft is it’s widest point. This part of the shaft is perfect for G-spot stimulation! Yes, all of you G-spot naysayers, contrary to what the doctors and critics may say, the G-spot does exist. Scientists have been saying that the G-spot is more like the power of suggestion, thinking one has one will make one think they found it. Wrong! The first time I ever had a orgasm from G-spot stimulation, I wasn’t trying to even thinking of finding my G-spot. It just happened, and when it happened….oh did it happen well ;) I don’t mean to go off on a tangent, but all of these hypotheses about the G-spot being a myth really discourages me. I don’t want women to disbelieve their bodies, I want them to trust their bodies and their instinct. Ladies, to all of you who have found your G-spot and enjoy the stimulation…thank you for all that you do. Ladies who have not yet found theirs…keep trying and try not to get discouraged by all of this myth jargon. When you FEEL an orgasm produced by the G-spot…you’ll *know* it exists! Enough said. Now back to what I was saying…

Ina’s thicker shaft is wonderful for vaginal stimulation! On top of the larger shaft, there is a smaller shaft that is thinner and has less girth than the larger shaft. This part of Ina is made for clitoral stimulation. When you insert Ina’s main shaft into your vagina, the smaller shaft will rest and snuggle itself against your clitoris for fantastic dual stimulation. I really like the design of the Ina. Lelo’s take on making a modern version of the ever popular rabbit vibe is truly awesome. I found that Ina works really well with the larger shaft working in tandem with the smaller shaft. The smaller shaft is longer too, which means since every woman’s vagina is different, some classic rabbit vibes don’t seem to reach the clitoris properly. I didn’t think this was the case with Ina! The rabbit ear shaft of the Ina rests gently against the clit and massages it orgasmically while the G-spot shaft of Ina works your vagina most wonderfully. The great thing about the Lelo Ina vibrator is that this toy uses two motors, one motor in each stimulation point. Which means your clit, and your vagina, each get their own power supply or vibration. No sharing required ;) Ina’s vibration power goes from a soft hum to a deep resonate purr. It delivers nice power like most Lelo toys, but as someone who can handle a lot of vibration intensity, there is always room for a little more power ;) The vibration patterns work wonderfully also, so you can choose from a fluttering pattern, and other vibration patterns that will tease your naughty bits into ecstasy. I love Ina! She’s sassy, pretty, and best of all, she knows how to get me off. I can’t wait to see what else Lelo has in store for us in the future. I think they’re definitely going in the right direction..

The fabulous shop La Black Basque, which I wrote about before, recently changed it’s name. The shop is now called Libertinesque! Libertinesque is a sex toy and fetish shop from the UK that offers luxury toys and high quality couture clothing and fetish wear. Check the shop out at Libertinesque.com!

Introducing the LELO Mona!

December 23rd, 2009 @ Amber St. Clare

It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of the LELO brand. Lelo sex toys are luxurious, sexy, high quality, and versatile. I have nearly all of the Lelo toys from the the Femme and Homme collection, but now that Lelo has come out with some awesome *new* toys, I have more to collect! ;) No complaints here. Introducing the LELO Mona. Mona is gorgeous, Mona is sexy, she’s a woman of the world. She’s a femme fatale of the sex toy box. Not to mention, Mona is the newest Lelo toy on the market. This toy is so pretty! Yes, that’s right folks, Mona is a looker. She’ll leave you breathless with her intoxicating looks, and she’ll steal your breathe again with her orgasmic skills. the body of the Mona, the look and design of the toy, is a lot different than the former Lelo toys. It has a more modern look, it looks like a true sex toy of the 21st century. The hand of the toy is made of quality hard white plastic, and the tip of the handle has a little input where you plug the charger into. Lelo may have made some changes with their new collection…but these toys are still rechargeable! Yay. There is also a little silicone plug that covers the charger input when not in use. This helps to make sure that no lubricant residue or water from cleaning the toy gets into the input. The buttons are also very different! The former Lelo toys had a sort of specific control button interface, this interface looks different and updated. Do I like it better than the older interface? I’m not sure yet. Instead of the buttons being in one interface, they are not each their own individual button. Which I think that’s cool, it means that the buttons are definitely not seamless, which means cleaning the toy can be difficult. You definitely do not want to get water into or around the buttons, that was one of my only concerns with Lelo sex toys of the past, and I was kind of hoping that the newer toys would have some sort of seamless interface. The buttons are still easy to push and navigate though. The shaft of the toy is contoured nicely. Mona is a curvy gal for sure, and the shaft of the body starts out straight then becomes wider in girth as the head of the toy curves upward into a pinpointed tip. This toy is made for delicious G-spot stimulation, so the shape of the body makes it so ideal for use. Mona is a mid-size vibe, but she also offers six different types of vibration. You can click through the vibration patterns by using the control buttons. You can also operate the intensity of the vibration by playing with the buttons also.

Mona seems to have about the same vibration strength at it’s highest speed as the previous Lelo toys have. The vibrations are nice and resonate deeply, however the vibrations are not super intense. if you’re familiar with Lelo toys, you’ll know that the deep resonating waves of vibration are highly erotic and that the while the vibration intensity could always be a little stronger, they are far from weak. While this vibrator is perfect for G-spot and vaginal stimulation, this toy is also great for clitoral stim. Since the head of the toy has a pinpointed tip, you can use the tip of the toy to tease against your clit. I had a very nice intense orgasm from using the Mona this way! She was such a good sport, doing a fabulous job of massaging my G-spot and tickling my clit. Lelo’s previous G-spot model, Gigi, is similar to Mona in some ways, since they’re both G-spot vibes, but they’re more different than anything! Gigi’s head is flat, so the flat end rests against your clit or your G-spot, while Mona has more girth than Gigi and the head of Mona is not flat. I think Mona’s pinpointed end actually makes for more precise stimulation! Also, the tip is offers that direct stimulation to the clit, which Gigi’s head doesn’t quite offer. Mona is just as quiet as the other Lelo toys, but I found that when browsing through Mona’s modes, the way the toy vibrated, the sound of the vibrations sounded almost musical, which made me laugh ;) I recorded the vibration modes into an mp3 file so you can here. Click here to listen to the Mona at work!

Mona is made of body safe material and is completely phthalate free. So you can feel safe putting Lelo toys into your body. Since Mona’s insert-able shaft is made of silicone, Mona is made to be used with water-based lubricant only. On a full charge, Mona provides up to 4 hours of use. Also, like other Lelo toys, Mona can be locked, by holding the -/+ buttons. That way you don’t have to worry about the vibrator going off in your purse or overnight bag. Mona comes in two very pretty colors, Purple or Red. I have the Mona in Red and she is gorgeous! Since it’s around Christmas time, she looks very festive in my toy box. The color of red is bright and is more of a pink-red rather than a blue based red. When not in use, Mona likes to nestle in her satin pouch, that is included with your Mona. Keep her safe! Keep in mind that Lelo also offers a 1 year warranty on their toys, so they’ve got your back if Mona has a mishap (in case she’s ever a clumsy little minx!). I love that this vibrator is named Mona, because that’s exactly what I did within a few moments of using this toy. It made me moan-a lot! I loved flicking the tip of the toy against my clit and circling my clit with it, the vibrations made it feel so delicious. It was also easy to use my finger to switch through the modes as Moan made her rounds over my naughty bits. When I inserted Mona inside of me, it was love at first thrust. This toy feels awesome! I had such a fun time thrusting the tip of Mona’s shaft against my G-spot, it had me panting and sweaty in no time. The orgasm that Mona created was by far one of the best orgasms I’ve had in days. This toy is awesome! Lelo, you’re a genius…thank you so much for allowing me to meet Mona. I adore her. A huge thanks to Pleasure Galaxie for sending me this sweet little toy for my review!

Like what you see? You can head on over to PleasureGalaxie.com and pick up your own Mona for $130! You can save $15 off of your order by using the discount code “LETTER15” at checkout!

Spare Parts Joque Harness – Hot Holiday Pick!

December 4th, 2009 @ Amber St. Clare

I do have a nice collection of sex toys, but quite honestly, I don’t have that many harnesses. Dildo harnesses have never really been on the top of my list, but maybe that’s because I hadn’t found the Spare Parts Joque yet. This harness is gorgeous. I literally was in awe as soon as I picked it up and held it in my hands. It felt like sex in my hands. It just oozed sensuality. Spare Parts makes beautifully designed strap-on harnesses that are no only sexy, but very comfortable and original. Unlike most harnesses, the Joque Harness is made of multi-layered nylon, that is lined with a soft mesh which makes the fit feel more like a comfy pair of panties, rather than a harness. This is the most comfortable harness I have ever experienced. It’s soft, the material of the harness fits me like a glove, and it offers a lot of versatility where a lot of other harnesses do not. The Joque offers a unique O-ring, that is stretchable, and layered with a layers of nylon which means that it can accommodate nearly any dildo you have in mind. Best of all, it will hold the dildo in place, without you having to worry about it slipping or the dildo hanging too low. Each harness is made by hand using ethical methods, handmade in the USA, and the material is vegan friendly! No leather. Which means you can pop this harness into the washing machine to clean it properly. Just toss in the spin cycle with your other intimate items! The harness really is discreet also, and looks a lot like a pair or undies rather than a harness. It also comes in a variety of gorgeous colors such as Jet Black, Cool White, Passion Pink, Winter Blue, and others. The Joque also comes in two different sizes. Size A accommodates 20-50″ hips, and Size B fits 35-65″. So it can really be customized to fit nearly any body type! I tried Size A, and it fit very nicely. it almost felt like a second skin, and I had no trouble getting the harness on (or off!).

Since the Joque is washable, you can even use this harness in the water . Try it in the hot tube, the pool, or shower. It is best to use waster-base lubricant, and is not recommended for use with oil based lubricants, as oil can stain the fabric. I didn’t have a problem with this, and used the Joque with plenty of water-based lubricant. I found that each dildo I fit into the harness was a great fit! The stretchable O-ring is really where this harness shines! It fits dildos perfectly, and holds them quite securely. Which means while using this harness, you probably won’t have to do much adjusting. Step into the harness like it’s a pair of panties, adjust it to the right fit for you, insert and fit a dildo of choice into the O-ring, and have fun! You could even use a strapless strap-on dildo along with this harness if you’d like. I tried this with a strapless strapon and also dildos with a flat base, and i found that both worked quite well. This harness held my dildo high and proud, and made it easy for me to use during pegging. I found that it was easy for me to thrust and engage in sexual activity quite easily with the Joque. The material of the harness didn’t cut into my sides at all, it didn’t make any of the dildos fit awkwardly against my vulva, and I found that getting the material wet with sweat or other bodily fluids didn’t make it feel any less comfortable with me. In fact, the material does remind me a little of swimsuit material, so it seems to fit nicely against the skin without feeling sticky or annoying at all. This even worked quite well for me in the shower! Even with the material getting wet, the O-ring still stood up to the added weight of the water, without making the dildo droop.  I also love the sleek color, I got the Jet Black Joque, and it’s super sexy! I felt really hot walking around in this thing. I never truly like a harness enough enough to call one a favorite, until now that is.

The back of the harness leaves your ass exposed also, which means you could even be penetrated while using the harness! I’ve yet to try this, but plan to in the future. You could engage in anal sex while wearing the Joque, which would be great during threesomes or multiple partner play.  You can penetrate while being penetrated while wearing this harness. I also really like the packaging of the Joque. No boxes or other paper waste to throw away, the Joque comes in a simple yet attractive satin drawstring pouch that holds the harness. You can store the harness back in the bag if you’d like when you’re done using it also. I’d love to see more companies making eco-friendly packaging choices like this in the future. I love the idea of less plastic/boxes when it comes to toys and other sexual accessories. I like storing my Joque in the storage pouch, as it’s discreet and keeps the Joque in a clean area. The Spare Parts Joque Harness is my top pick for harnesses, and if you’re holiday shopping for a lover, or are just looking to grow your personal collection, I highly suggest checking out the Spare Parts Joque, which you can find at Babeland.com for $100. Expect a high quality harness and lots of versatility when choosing a product like this. I can’t wait to see what other goodies Spare Parts has up it’s sleeve…er, in it’s pants ;)

*Special thanks to Spare Parts for sending me this harness to review!

Jimmyjane Little Chroma Inked – review + podcast!

November 30th, 2009 @ Amber St. Clare

Scarlet’s Letter Podcast – Episode 5 “Jimmyjane Little Chroma Inked” Edition

Click Here to Download/Stream Podcast Episode

When I think of luxury sex toys, I can’t help but think of Jimmyjane. Their products are innovative, unique, and ooze sexuality. I recently got to try the Jimmyjane Little Chroma Inked. The Inked, is a special edition version of the ever popular Little Chroma range from Jimmyjane. Jimmyjane (Always spelled with the first J capitalized, and the second j not capitalized). Little Chroma Inked is from the Little Chroma Vignettes line, which are sweet discreet aluminum vibrators that are etched with a cute design. In the case of Inked, the design is adorned with a heart and scroll design that was inspired by sailor art tattoo’s of the 18th century. Made of a bright red aluminum body, this toy is sexy, sleek, and smooth. The entire body of the Inked feels silky to the touch, and each end of the toy is rounded. One end is the endcap of the toy, this is where you insert one AA battery. The cool thing about the Little Chroma line is that these vibrators comes with a “everlasting” patented replaceable motor! The battery you insert powers the motor which in turn, powers the toy. The motor in these toys are super quiet. This is literally the most quiet vibrator that I own. The motor is replaceable too, which means that if something ever goes wrong with the motor, you can buy a replaceable one, rather than just throwing the toy out! So each Little Chroma is truly a sex toy that can last for as long as you can ;) The end cap twists off, and allows for inserting or removing a battery, then can be twisted closed. When the end cap is completely closed, this toy is completely waterproof! Now, a lot of toys these days claim to be waterproof, but are they, really? Most toys that are water-proof can get wet, but Little Chroma can actually be submerged in up to 10 feet of water! Which means this toy can be used in the shower, a pool, a jacuzzi, a lake, or wherever else your heart desires.

This is honestly the most quiet toy in my collection. The buzz of the vibration is barely audible at arms length, which means if you’re behind closed doors while using this toy, chances are *you* will be making more noise than the actual toy does ;) Besides being quiet and completely waterproof, the aluminum body of the Jimmyjane Inked holds temperature very well, so you can cool it down in the fridge for a few minutes, or soak it in a bowl of warm water for a few. This toy is great for temperature play. I should also mention that this toy is meant for clitoral stimulation, but you can use it for insertion if you are careful. The folks at Jimmyjane are pretty smart actually, and they even left a tiny little pin-sized hole through the endcap, so that if you want to use the toy for penetration, you can use a string through the holes in the endcap, so that the toy doesn’t go too far inside of you, and that you can remove it easily. So while it *is* meant for clit stim, if you use precaution you can try it anally or vaginally, but that choice is up to you. to turn the toy on, you simple turn the end cap and the Inked perks right up and begins to vibrate. The vibrations are deep and penetrative, you can really feel the vibrations resonate through your skin. The speed of the vibration is one speed, which is a medium type of speed, not too fast but too slow. With Jimmyjane’s Little Chroma line, it’s more about intensity of vibration rather than speed. You can use either end of the Inked, which means if you use the top end (which is where the motor resides internally) you’ll feel stronger more intense vibrations that resonate deeply. If you use the other side of the toy, the endcap, the vibration intensity is a little lighter. You can even rest the sides of the toy against your clit, or run the entire length of the toy up and up your clitoris to feel the changing intensity. I found that the deep vibrations felt fantastic. I loved the feeling of the aluminum as it warmed to my body heat. I even trailed the toy up and down my body, tracing it around my nipples, running it up and down my neck, and then sliding it back down my body.

I love this toy. It’s luxurious, it’s high quality, it’s so silent that I feel so confident when using it. I don’t have to worry about anyone hearing the buzz of the toy, and instead, I can just concentrate on my pleasure (which is what this is all about anyway, right??). The design of the toy is so pretty, it really is a beautiful piece that is so modern and artistic looking. In my opinion, Jimmyjane consistently creates what I like to call “sex toys of the future”. Their toys are always so unique and original and the company seems to look toward the future of sex toys for inspiration rather than looking back at what’s already been done. I love my Jimmyjane Little Chroma Inked. It’s one of those sex toys that you can’t help but want to show off. I’m tempted to leave it on my desk as a paperweight, or put it on my coffee table next to my candles and vase. This vibrator would make such a wonderful gift for that someone special in your life. You deserve the very best or orgasms, so surely your orgasms deserve the very best of toys. You can find the special edition Jimmyjane Little Chroma Inked at Kama Sutra Closet for $175.