Posts Tagged ‘Silicone’

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.

 

Tantus Buzz 1 Vibrating Dildo

September 2nd, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

Tantus Buzz 1, the super sexy purple silicone dildo that vibrates. Ah yes, what a beauty. Tantus is known for creating pretty sex toys that are sleek, have great texture, hold temperature wonderfully, and that are made of 100% platinum silicone. This isn’t my first Tantus toy, I’m a repeat enjoyer, as they just keep coming up with such great versatile toys. The Buzz 1 is made of super soft silicone that feels firm with a bit of a give, creating a more life-life feeling once inserted. The silicone is odor-free, supple, and comes in a pretty pearlescent purple color. The toy measures in at a little over 6.5 inches, with a diameter of 1.5 inches at it’s thickest point. It also features a flared base, meaning this toy is dildo harness compatible and would be great for strapon lovin’, and well as anal play. The silicone material means that you should only use water-based lubricant with this toy, but since it’s silicone and features a removable vibrating bullet rather than an internal motor, the toy is also waterproof, as well as dishwasher safe. You can also boil the toy to fully sanitize, or use a bleach to water solution. It’s also safe to use with anti-bacterial soap and water or liquid toy cleanser. The dildo comes with a removable vibrating bullet that boasts 3 speeds from low to high. The vibrating bullet is inserted into the hole at the bottom of the toy’s base. If you lube the hole a little bit before sliding the bullet inside, it will make vibrating bullet removal much easier. The bullet is held securely by the hole in the bottom on the dildo, and you can use just about any vibrating bullet vibe that will fit.

The Tantus Buzz 1 dildo features a smooth body, with a slightly curved shaft and head. The head is slightly bulbous to offer a nice feeling when inserted, the phallic looking design also features a lip around the head of the toy which is nice for G-spot stimulation. If vibration isn’t your thing when using a dildo, you can forgo the vibrating bullet all together and simply use the dildo solo for thrusting. However if you choose to use the bullet, the vibrations from the vibe will travel nicely through the silicone shaft. Also, since silicone holds temperature well, I really like warming the toy up by letting it soak in a bowl of warm water before using the toy. Silicone takes on temperature very easily though, so once inserted the toy will warm to your body very easily. You can also use this toy anally, which I would recommend using a condom if you do so, for easier cleanup. A condom over a toy is also ideal if sharing the toy with a partner, or using the toy both vaginally and anally in one session of play. I think the sleek design and size of this toy would make it nice for strapon beginners as well. I like the shaft of the toy, and like other Tantus toys that I’ve tried, the texture of the silicone feels awesome as it has some give to it, but it’s firm enough for harder thrusting as well. The curved head isn’t too prominent, so if you need a more pronounced shape for G-spot stimulation, you could focus on the internal stimulation while not focusing only on the G-spot and let your body feel the shape vaginally or anally. You could also hold the head of an electronic massager such as the Fairy Wand or Wanachi against the flared base of the toy, forgot the vibrating bullet, and enjoy the more intense vibrations of a massager toy through the silicone. This toy is also ideal for bath or shower fun as it’s waterproof and the silicone texture stays sleek even when both lubricant and water touch it.

You can get the Tantus Buzz 1 for only $41.95 at Fun Wares! An awesome price for a quality silicone toy by Tantus.

Review: Papaya Toys Candy Stick Vibrator

August 19th, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

Sugar, nah nah nah nah nah nah, aww honey honey, you are my candy girl and you got me wanting you…

I’ve had my eye on the candy colored vibrators from Papaya Toys for awhile now, so when the very awesome Pamela from PT asked me if she could send me a toy for review on my blog I couldn’t say yes fast enough. I chose the really fun looking Papaya Toys Candy Stick vibrator, a pretty vibrator that comes in three bright colors: Strawberry (Bright Pink), Apple (Bright Green), and Grape (Lavender). The swirled texture of the shaft of the toy reminds me of those old fashioned candy sticks and lollipops you can get at old time country stores. The handle of the toy featured a flat end where the control button is, and a slightly rounded side where you can wrap your hand around while you use the toy. The toy is made of soft silicone that is firm to the touch with also has a little bit of give to it, but it’s definitely a fantastic hardness that is great for thrusting. Even the packaging is cute!

The toy measures a full 10 inches, with about 6.5 inches of insertable length. As for with, this toy is a pretty large one, it measures in at 1 and 3/4 inches in girth. Since it’s a silicone toy, it’s meant to be used with water-based lubricant, and it can be cleaned with anti-bacterial soap and water and dried with a lint-free cloth. You can also use toy cleanser or toy wipes to wipe it down also. The toy comes with a user manual, and it’s own black satin storage bag for safe keeping. It also requires 2 AA batteries which can be inserted in the base of the toy, simply unscrew the endcap insert the batteries and screw the cap back on. When the cap is tightly secured it makes the toy waterproof and even submersible, so it’s just fine for bathtub, pool or shower play. The toy is control with the little bow-shaped button at the base of the toy. No having to worry about getting water or moisture into the buttons – they’re seamless! Easy to press as well. Press the button on the left side to turn the toy on, press it on the right to shut the toy off. Once the toy is turned on, you can press the button on the left again and browse through the different vibration patterns, which ranges from a pulsing vibration to steady vibration. Once you find a pattern that you like, pres and hold the button on the left to increase intensity of vibration to your liking. Press the button on the right to decrease the speed, or to go back to a different vibration setting.

The tip of the vibrator is slightly rounded, and the shaft is slightly curved near the tip, rather than being a completely straight vibe. This means you can go for some nice G-spot stimulation if you wish. You can also run the tip of the toy against your clit for external stimulation, or you can use the toy internally for vaginal stimulation (and G-spot stim). The base of the toy isn’t flared, so I wouldn’t suggest using this toy anally. I like the rounded swirls on the shaft of the toy, they remind me of smooth soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt. I love the bright colors of the silicone, and the fun shape and texture of the toy. This toy isn’t whisper quiet, but it’s not real loud either. You could use it behind a closed door without your rommate being any the wiser ;) It also offers nice vibration, and fun vibration settings to browse through at just the click of a finger. This was my the first Papaya Toys vibe that I ever received, and i really look forward to trying out some of the other toys they have to offer, all in bright colors and all with just as fun and stimulating shapes as the Candy Stick!

Check out the entire line of Papaya Sex Toys at PapayaToys.com!

The Candy Stick Vibrator is on sale for $75 and they accept Paypal too!

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My Toyfriend’s back and you’re gonna be in trouble…

July 1st, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

Hey-la Hey-la…my Toyfriend’s back!

I’d like you to meet my Toyfriends. Yes, in the plural, cause I’m just that kinda gal! Seriously though, check out the super cute Toyfriends line of sex toys. They’re cute, uniquely shaped and colorful. I recently got the Toyfriend Bubbly and Toyfriend Cheeky vibrators. Toyfriends are sex toys from the same Swedish designer that came up with the LELO sex toy line! You know I’m a LELO fiend, so it only made sense to take these bad boys for a go! You can see the toys in their boxed glory in the photo above, you can see that each toy comes with batteries (2 AAA batteries) so you can use them right away. The box is white with the Toyfriend name, and behind the toy is a Toyfriend Tickler box backing. Each toy is made of ultra smooth silicone, so they’re body safe and feel like a quality product. Each toy works fabulously with water-based silicone, and washes up nicely with anti-bacterial soap and water. The silicone material is non-porous and body safe. You can usually boil or throw silicone toys into the dishwasher to fully sanitize them, but since these are vibrators and not dildos and they have an internal motor it’s not a good idea. Sex toy cleanser works great, so does an alcohol to water solution. Each toy is waterproof too! So you can use it in the shower or bathtub (or pool….summer fun, baby!). Just be sure to only use these toys with water-based lubricant, as silicone lube could damage the silicone body of the vibe. Each toy has a base that unscrews to open up the battery compartment, once the batteries are inserted, screw the compartment back on and you’re all set. It closes tightly so even if you get this toy wet it won’t enter the battery compartment. This toy turns on/off with a simply button the the base of the toys and also browse through vibration speeds and settings this way. Simply press the button (it’s seamless and easy to press).

Power buttons

Toys on their stands

Bubbly and Cheeky side by side

 

Toyfriend Bubbly is from the Toyfriend’s “Power” line, which is meant to combine unique shapes with more power and bigger side than the original Toyfriends line. You can see the size in the photo above. It measures about almost 9 inches from tip to bottom. It’s a bright pink color that is really pretty with a smooth shaft that leads upward to a thin neck and a curved tip that looks “bubbly” consisting of 3 little bulbs that are graduated in size from bigger to smaller. This tip makes this toy ideal for both external and internal stimulation. You can use this toy for G-spot stimulation, or for clitoral stimulation. The toy is pretty quiet, even on it’s highest setting. It boasts 5 vibration modes from a low to a medium-high and a few vibration patterns that rumble and thump. The vibrations aren’t super strong, but they’re not weak either, and the strength from the toy’s motor travels nicely through the silicone. You can use the tip of the bubbly end for pin point clitoral stimulation, or run it over your outer and inner labia and massage the entire vulva. You can also run it over your nipples. Bubbly could also be held between two womens bodies quite easily. You could also let your lover use Bubbly on your G-spot while he/she gives you oral sex.

Toyfriend Cheeky is a super pretty blue color! I love blue, so this toy’s color had me oohing and ahhing. Cheeky is from Toyfriend’s “Rocket” line, since all of the shapes in this line have curved ends. Cheek measures in at 6 inches and features a thicker shaft than Bubbly, it’s also shorter than Bubbly. It’s thickest part is near the head of the toy, and then the tip curves to a slightly tapered head. The shape looks a little bit like a naughty candle. The tip makes for nice pin-pointed clit stimulation, or it can be used vaginally for pin-pointed G-spot stim. The handle of the toy is comfortable, and the feel of the toy itself is lightweight and easy to hold. The button on the button of the toy is easy to press even while in use. It has two different speeds, what I would call  low-medium and medium-high, and it features 3 different vibration modes that pulse and beat. Men can use these toys also, so you could use this toy with a partner, and hold Bubbly or Cheeky against his balls or perineum while you give him oral or manual sex. Or you could hold Bubbly or Cheeky against your clit while your partner enters your pussy or ass.

I think these toys are cute, I adore the brightly colored silicone shapes, I like the size and the performance. These toys aren’t the Hitachi Magic Wand, you’re not buying them for intense stimulation, it’s the design where these toys truly shine! Did I mention that each Toyfriend comes with it’s own little plastic stand? So you can show them off if you want or display them on your dresser!  This line of toys is some of the most unique and fun vibrators that I’ve seen in awhile. You can find both of these toys are FunWares.comToyfriend Bubbly is available for $34.95 and Toyfriend Cheeky is on sale for $30.95 – which do I like better? I can’t choose. I’m an equal opportunity Toyfriend lover, each has it’s own traits.

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!

Tantus Little Secret Spoon & Kiss Review

June 23rd, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

 

How cute are the new line of Tantus toys? Tantus Little Secrets are fun bullet vibes that come with a colorful silicone sleeve. Each vibe can be used for clitoral stimulation or shallow vaginal penetration. I love the bright candy coated colors. Each sleeve offers a unique shape so you can choose exactly the type of style and pin-point stimulation sleeve that interests you. Each sleeve comes in it’s own color, and the one speed bullet can be used alone or with the Tantus sleeve. The sleeve is easy to remove and put back on. I recently tried the Tantus Little Secret Spoon and the Tantus Little Secret Kiss. You can see a photo of both vibes side by side below.

Spoon is bright orange and comes with a flat wide tip that is great for stimulating nipples, the inner and outer labia, as well as the clit and vagina, The curved tip offers a flat head which can be used for G-spot stimulation. The flat head is similar in style to Lelo’s Gigi. The orange sleeve is made of soft pliable 100% platinum silicone, like Tantus’s other toys, so the material is body safe and makes me feel good while using it. These toys can be used with water-based lubricant, and the sleeves can be washed with anti-bacterial soap and water, or they can be boiled to be fully sterilized, they’re also dishwasher safe if you’re someone who liked to wash your silicone in the dishwasher. The sleeve firmly hugs the silver bullet vibe that comes along with the toy, but the sleeve can be pulled upward and peeled off of the toy for cleaning or for using the bullet sans sleeve. The bullet is a simple silver bullet vibe that features a one button control on the base of the bullet, the button is purple and pretty easy to use. Press and hold the button down for a moment and the bullet begins to vibrate at a medium buzz. The vibrations from the silver bullet travel through the silicone sleeve nicely, however the power is about a medium speed when it comes to bullet vibes, so not too powerful but not super weak either. It definitely gets the job done, and since it’s so discreet it makes it great for storing in your purse for impromptu masturbatory sessions.

Kiss is a bright pink color sleeve that has a slightly thicker shaft than the Spoon and it tapers down to a much thinner tip that can be used for clitoral stimulation. As the Kiss vibrates the tip of the toy flicks gently almost like a little flick of the fingertip or tongue. This tip is also great to use on your nipples. This sleeve can be used internally also, however I found that with the tip, it works great as a pin-point clit vibe. The sleeve is stretchy and slightly flexible and it would probably fit other slim bullet vibes of the same design if you have a favorite bullet vibe you’d rather use the sleeve with. I should mention that since there aren’t any flared bases or any retrieval strings these toys aren’t recommended for anal use. These little vibes don’t pack a super strong punch, but they are very quiet, and I really like how discreet they are. They fit in my bedside table nicely too, so I can just grab and go and clean up is a snap if you use anti-bacterial toy cleaner spray or wipes. Which is good for if you feel like a late night self-love session but don’t feel like having to get out of bed ;) These also work great with a partner, you can use the Spoon on a man’s penis, glans, and balls while giving him fellatio or manual sex. Also, these vibes are tiny so they are pretty easy to hold, so you could use them in a variety of sex positions. You could use the Kiss against your clit while you ride your partner, or hold it against your clit while your partner enters you from behind. It’s great for those who like vaginal sex or anal sex with a partner but crave some of that clit stimulation also.

You can find the Tantus Little Secret Kiss and the Tantus Little Secret Spoon for $22.95 at Fun Wares!

Review: Jimmyjane Form 4

April 23rd, 2011 @ Amber St. Clare

I was really interested in trying the newest release from Jimmyjane’s Pleasure to the People designer line, the Form 4. The Jimmyjane Form 4 is similar to the previous Form designs, in the way that it’s made of quality platinum silicone, it’s completely waterproof, rechargeable, and it’s button controls are seamless. It comes in the signature Jimmyjane Pink or Slate colors that we’ve been introduced to for the last few Jj Form designs. It comes with a limited warranty, a charger and charging port, user manual, and of course, the adorable toy it self. Even the box is pretty and teases you as to what hidden treasure awaits you inside. The silicone is soft to the touch and very smooth, the body of the toy almost looks like a naughty bowling pin, fatter on the bottom, slimmer in the middle, and slightly larger at the head. It’s a very feminine sexy hourglass shape. Like the Form 6, the first Jimmyjane Form toy in the series, this toy is meant for internal stimulation but can be be used for clitoral stimulation also. The silicone is flexible but not soft and squishy, it’s firm enough for nice pressure both on the vulva and inside of the vagina. The head of the toy houses a motor, so the head of the toy vibrates most intensely though the vibrations can be felt up and down the entire shaft of the toy. The motor in the head, rather than the base, offers ultimate stimulation from the vibrations. Near the base of the toy is the controls on the front panel of the toy, the most bottom button is the power button, where you can lock, and turn the power on/off. The other two buttons are for controlling the vibration speed and intensity, and the vibration patterns. The Form 4 offers 5 vibration speeds, which are awesome!

I love the intensity of their vibrations, the Form line has become some of my favorite go-to power toys. The vibration is rumbly and resonates deeper than buzzy vibes tend to. There are also 4 vibration patterns that go through fast beats, and slower drawn out pulses. The buttons are easy to push, even with wet fingers from lubricant. The buttons are near the base of the toy, and are easy to change while the toy is in use. On the bottom of the toy, is a small stainless steel circular Jimmyjane logo that also says “Pleasure to the People”, which has become the Form collection’s slogan. This is also where you’ll charge the toy. The charging port has two metal prongs, that when the Form 4′s steel bottom is placed on the charger, touches the prongs and charges the toy. There is a small seam around the stainless steel circle, but even when washing the toy, or using the toy in water, water stays out of the seam. Before using the toy, it needs to be charged, so before getting to the fun stuff, give it a day or night or charge fully.

 

Unopened

Unboxed, laying flat, control buttons at bottom

Placed on the charging port

Stainless steel bottom

I really like the Jimmyjane Form 4, it’s power is awesome, it’s one of the strongest rechargeable vibes that I’ve reviewed. It’s cute, pleasing to the eye, it features a great sleek design thats both modern and inventive, it’s easy to charge, fully submersible in water, easy to clean, and it works great with water-based lubricants. It’s pretty much the textbook example of a luxury sex toy. I believe that you get what you pay for when it comes to sex toys, and this toy is pretty great. It not only looks like a quality sex toy, it feels like a quality sex toy. You can cleanse it with anti-bacterial soap and water, or even a toy cleanser wipe, or an alcohol to water ratio wipedown. It’s fun in the shower, I used it twice in the shower so far, and it was fabulous, easy to hold and offered me a great orgasm as the water sprayed over me. This would be a great toy for couples, as this vibe can be teased over both the female and male body. You can use the toy anally on either sex, it can also be massaged over the breasts, vulva, scrotum, and anus. I suggest placing the toy in a condom before using anally, for easier clean up and more sanitary play, especially if used between partners, or when used both vaginally and anally. This toy can be used during sex, held against the clit, or used while performing oral sex. The toy can be locked for travel, to ensure that it doesn’t begin vibrating while in your suitcase or overnight bag. It’s pretty quiet for the power too! For the amount of intensity of vibration that it provides it’s pretty darn quiet, though it’s not as quiet as Jimmyjane’s Little Something range of toys – however the power of vibration of the Form 4 kicks the vibration of the Little Something’s ass!

I was rewarded with an insanely toe-curling orgasm from using the Form 4, both clitorally and vaginally. This toy was awesome against my clit, with the rounded head sitting against my clit and touching my inner labia, the smoothness and pointpoint vibration that came from the head of the toy was awesome. I like that the motor is in the head of the toy, rather than in the base, which would make the vibrations have to travel up the silicone, slowing the intensity. This design is much more sophisticated and pleasurable, with my clit and vagina getting to enjoy the attention of a motor all to itself! I also used this toy vaginally, and though it doesn’t have a curved head for G-spot stimulation, you can position the toy upward to find your G-spot. The vibration intensity is great internally for those who like powerful toys, the rounded larger base of the toy is great for holding in the palm of your hand and thrusting also. This toy is a keeper!

You can get the Jimmyjane Form 4 at KamaSutraCloset.com for $145. How would you like 15% off of your order? Just use discount code “SCARLET15” at checkout! You’ll also receive free shipping with the purchase of the Form 4.

 

Tantus John Doe Silicone Dildo review

November 5th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

I first fell in lust over the Tantus line when I got my hands on one of their realistic dildos sometime last year. The supple feeling of the silicone and the shape of the toy got me hooked, so that’s one reason I was so interested in trying the Tantus John Doe dildo. While this toy can vibrate, if you use it with the included vibrating bullet, I usually use this sort of toy as a dildo. So I’ll be sharing my experience with this toy in both respects, as both vibrating, and non-vibrating. First off, the look of this toy is nice. it isn’t overly realistic, but it does feature a smooth slightly tapered head, smooth shaft with a little bit of raised veining detail, moving downward to a flared base. All made of soft silicone that is firm yet has some give to it, which is one thing that I like about Tantus toys. The toy is made of quality silicone, which means the toy is non porous, and can also be sterilized by being boiled. With the flared base, this toy can be used vaginally or anally. This toy works great with water-based lubes, so be sure to steer clear of silicone lubes, as we know silicone on silicone is not a good match. The dildo measures 6.25 inches long, with a 1.5 inch diameter. On the bottom of the base, you’ll see a small hole that is where you can slide in a vibrating bullet (the toy comes with one!) to make the dildo vibrate. So you can use the toy as a vibrating dildo, or skip the vibrating bullet all together and use the toy as a non-vibrating dildo toy, it’s up to you!

I love the feel of the silicone on this toy! I’m a big fan of Tantus dildos, they’re one of my favs, and so I of course wasted no time in getting down to business and trying this toy. I started out by using this as a vibrating dildo, I turned the vibrating bullet on and circled the head of the dildo around my clit, the vibrations traveled nicely through the body of the silicone, but it wasn’t super intense of course since the vibration has to travel through the length of the toy. If you’re someone who doesn’t like a lot of intense vibration, this is perfect for you as a warm up or as the main course! ;) I slid the toy inside of myself and could feel the light vibrations as I worked the dildo in and out of me. The vibration was enough to feel it, but not too much, which is a good thing in my opinion. After getting worked up with the vibrations, I used my finger to shut the vibrating bullet off, and I continued to use the toy as a dildo. THis allowed me to grasp the base of the toy and use it for thrusting. It felt great! I love he feel of the silicone, and the size of the toy paired with the shape, made it feel awesome sliding in and out of my body. I adore this dildo, and it’s one of many Tantus toys that I really enjoy using internally. I just really like the feel of Tantus’s dildos, and I would recommend their dildos to both beginners and pros. This would was fun to use, easy to clean, versatile and I could even use the vibrating bullet on my clit with one hand while I use my other hand to thrust the dildo. The shaft of the toy is slightly curved, so you can angle the toy up toward your bellybutton for G-spot stimulation. You could also use this toy in a dildo harness for strapon sex and pegging. So this is a great toy for solo or couples use.

Get your own Tantus John Doe dildo for $48.95 at FunWares.com! The toy comes in either Black, which I reviewed, or Cream.

Babes n Horny!

March 15th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

Feast your eyes on the ultra unique and colorful silicone beauties from Babes n Horny. This brand offers quality hand made silicone dildos, butt plugs, and gorgeous dildo harnesses made of leather and denim (yes, denim!). Babes n Horny is a UK company that believes is subtly sexy products that ooze fun and creativity. As you can see from the dildos pictured above, they’re quite good at what they do. From left to right: a beautiful HUGE prototype dildo with a rippled body and large base, a super color Redon dildo, the Tula buttplug, and the slim black dildo. The quality feels so soft and supple, and while the toys are firm enough for me to enjoy with some thrusting, they’re also bendable and have enough give to them for easy use and versatility.

Close up of the Redon dildo

I love the Babes n Horny product sticker!

The adorable sticker on the bottom of the two toys above (still unopened, to show you how they are packaged) has the Babes n Horny panda logo and says “Made by hand in London, 100% silicone, Sweatshop free dildo. Making love better.” I love supporting companies with priorities, and Babes and Horny has a great head on it’s shoulders. I had a talk with Ande, creator of Babes n Horny, and found out a great deal about the vibe and reputation behind Babes and Horny. I respect this company so much and truly hope that some sex toy companies in the US take a few tips and tricks from the awesome people at Babes n Horny. Their dildos are beautiful and they truly believe in healthy toys that you can enjoy, rather than using cheap materials to mass produce. They even make gorgeous and unique harnesses. For example, the Paris harness is made of soft leather and you can use the Me2 accessory with it…which is insanely cool. It’s basically an attachment that lets the harness wearer enjoy their own dildo while they thrust into their partner. Great design! Awesome idea! Check out the photo below for a drawing of how it works.

Here are product photos of the actual product. The soft Paris harness that is both beautiful and sexy, it’s very high quality, which you can see *and* feel. The photos of the harness have the Me2 attachment on the harness to show you how it fits. Plus a photo of a dildo in the Me2 ready for use!

Front of harness with O ring

Back of harness with lace-up

Paris Harness with Me2 attachment and dildo

I love the design of the Me2. A lot of sex toy manufacturers and harness brands have been trying to find a way for the wearer to enjoy stimulation, hence the internally worn “strap-less” dildos. However, many people have problems with the size of the internal part of the toy, or have problems keeping the internal anchor in place. With the Me2, YOU choose which toy fits inside of you, and YOU adjust the fit with the straps. As you thrust your hips, the dildo nestled inside of the Me2 will stimulate the wearer hands-free, as he/she in turns thrusts into their partner. I adore this harness! It’s cute and the idea is one that actually seems to work. Babes n Horny, you just got yourself a huge fan in the US. I want more Babes n Horny!

Jollies Jollet dildo

March 8th, 2010 @ Amber St. Clare

Romeo, oh Romeo, where for art thou…Romeo? Oh wait, that’s Juliet, not Jollet. My mistake. However, if Juliet had a Jollies Jollet she may not have stabbed herself with a happy dagger, and instead stabbed her naughty bits with the Jollet! Feast your eyes on the Jollet. It’s similar in shape to the Jollie Jollie dildo, however, it doesn’t have the handle. Jollet is basically the Jollie minus the finger hole/handle an raised clit ridges. This difference in design means that Jollet is a little more affordable than the Jollie, and that since it has a flat bottom with a bullet slot, you can use the Jollet as a dildo, or as a vibrator by sliding your fav bullet vibe into the bottom of the toy. Hows that for a little variety? The Jollet pictured above, is the Polka Dot design, which is a clear silicone with a lot of tiny little rainbow colored spheres inside of it. I looked real close and it looks as if the cute little spheres are actually tiny little felt pom-poms! Cute! I adore the Polka Dot design as it’s really unique and fun looking. No other silicone toy that I own looks as fun and quirky as the Polka Dot Jollet. If dots aren’t your thing, the Jollet also comes in a Pink color, a Gold Sparkle design, or a White Shimmer. You have may seen the Jollet design before if you’re a sex toys fiend like myself, but you probably haven’t seen it in these colors. That’s because the amazing Roylin Downs, owner of Kama Sutra Closet, had the makers of Jollies specially make the Jollet in these colors! How cool is that? So if you want a Polka Dot Jollet or one of the other special colors, you can only find it at KamaSutraCloset.com!

The Jollet is made of quality silicone, like the other toys from Jollies, and just like the Jollies Dildo, it was molded from the internal design of a woman. Which means this toy is meant to stimulate the G-spot and the cervix. You may have noticed that the head of the Jollet comes to a small point, then as you move a little further down the shaft you’ll notice a larger more bulbous curve, then the toy gets slim again near bottom of the shaft, then larger again at the base.. The tip of the toy is shaped for cervix stim, and the curved bulb is meant for G-spot stimulation. Jollies basically said that this toy is not really meant for thrusting, it’s more of a toy that is meant for stimulating the inside of the vagina through slower movements or vibrations.

This is a toy that definitely has some girth to it. So if you’re not used to a lot of width in your usual sex toy play, it may take you a few tries to insert the Jollet. I highly suggest a lot of water-based lubricant, some time, and a relaxed (yet aroused!) mind. My suggestion is to hold the G-spot bulb of the toy as you insert the tip, once the tip is successfully inserted, move your hands to the bottom of the base and begin to work the larger part of the toy (G-spot curve) into your vagina. Insert it as far as you can or would like. If you can successfully insert it all of the way, the tip should lightly stimulate the cervix and the curved bulb should offer some stimulation to the G-spot. You can hold the toy inside of you and grind your hips to feel the toy move inside and provide some stimulation, or you can pop a vibrating bullet into the bottom of the toy and enjoy some vibration with the toy. I like that the bottom is flat because this means that you can use this toy with other toys! I highly suggest pairing the Jollet with the Jimmyjane Form 2 (which is my new favorite vibe! It’s a MUST HAVE for any woman who enjoys clitoral stimulation – you’re *all* raising your hands, right?) or your favorite clit vibe, so you can have some clitoral stimulation while the toy is inside of you. You can also take a vibe with a round end, such as the Hitachi Magic Wand and hold it against the flat base of the Jollet while it is inside of your body to enjoy intense vibration that will transfer through the silicone of the Jollet to stimulate all of your most sensitive parts.

I love this toy! It is pretty big, and I usually don’t use toys that are so big girth wise, but this toy is a lot of fun. It’s pretty, it’s unique, it’s colorful, an the silicone is firm yet has some give to it. I like the fact that it is very similar to the Jollies dildo, but that it’s less expensive. I probably wouldn’t have wanted the Jollet, since it’s so similar to the Jollies, but when I saw the special colors that are exclusively available at Kama Sutra Closet, I just had to try it! I’m really glad that I did too. You can find the Jollet dildo on sale right now for $50 at at KamaSutraCloset.com! This is an awesome price for a toy that is basically one of a kind, since each toy is handmade using quality silicone and a random design of polka dot spheres.

Discount: Get 15% off of your order of the Jollet or any other items at Kama Sutra Closet, by using code: SCARLET15 at checkout!