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Moregasm: Babeland’s Guide to Mind-Blowing Sex (Review)
I was given the wonderful opportunity to review the newest book from the Babeland founder’s Claire Cavanah and Rachel Venning, “Moregasm : Babeland’s Guide to Mind-Blowing Sex”
“Moregasm” covers all aspects of sex, educating you on more than just the average sex education book. It covers everything from masturbation, bondage, anal sex, and everything else in between. Even if you thought you knew enough about sex, EVERYONE should read this book. It is full of tips and tricks, as well as answers to lots of common issues and questions.
I was really pleased to see such a diverse selection of images and illustrations. “Moregasm”goes over more than just traditional heterosexual sex, it includes advice for people and couples of all orientations.
Reading “Moregasm” has me interested in trying a few new things that I was intimated by before. I really have learned some new things, and feel more knowledgeable about certain aspects of sex that I only thought I was an expert in.
“Moregasm” is a book that everyone should have on their bookshelf, or coffee table. I very highly recommend it, and I just cannot say enough good things about it.
Lelo Ella Review
I won an affiliate contest from Babeland awhile back, and I am finally able to post my opinion and review of it.
The Ella dildo is the first Lelo product that I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing.
Like all of the other Lelo products, Ella is very sleek and extremely well made. She is made of pure silicone which is seamless and very smooth. My Ella arrived in an elegant black box, and a satin draw string bag to store her in.
The Ella is a double ended dildo, one end features a G-Spot “nook”. While using this end, it easily hit just the right spot. I was really surprised that it took very little effort to get me going. The G-spot nook definitely hit where it was designed to. The contour of the dildo was perfect for me, I was able to use it without being in an uncomfortable position. The nook end also works well for some non vibrating clit stimulation.
The other more “traditional” end isn’t quite traditional. It has more of a slightly pointed end, rather than a bulbous head that you see in many other dildos. The point of this end is wonderful for stimulating specific areas such as your perineum.
The Ella cleans up easily with some soap and water, but she may also be cleaned in the dishwasher (no soap), boiled, or with a 10% bleach solution.
Ella’s largest diameter is 1 ¼ inches and is 7 inches long with 5 inches invertible. You can use water based lubricant with her.
I really really enjoy my Ella, and she will always have a place on my nightstand.
Pleasurists #60
by yana.
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Editor’s Pick
- Liberator Axis Hitachi by Carnivalesq
Epiphora commented that “the Hitachi takes up like entire vulva,” and therefore wanted to know “if I have to like buttsex to have it work for partner play.” I argue that the Hitachi does not take up the whole vulva, but recognize that I may, in fact, be super human.
Note: Carnivalesq’s Illustrated Axis Hitachi Positioning Guide is just awesome and you should read it. ‘Nuff said.
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On to the reviews…
Vibrators
- Je Joue G-Ki by Dangerous Lilly
- LELO Mia by Laurel
- Doc Johnson Velvet Touch by Mistress Kay
- Pure Mini by LikeSunshineDust
- Bondage Duckie by Mistress Kay
- Bswish Bcute by Laurel
- OhMiBod Freestyle by Mistress Kay
- Kitty Play by Laurel
- Emotional Bliss’ Chandra by Mystyfi
Dildos
- Randy by Epiphora
- LELO Ella by Ginger Leigh
- Bad Dragon Ridgeback and Tentacle by Carnivalesq
- Outlaw by Sammi
- Alumina Revolve by Undressed Reviews
- Krystal Rabbit by Darling Dove
- Heart’s Desire by Sammi
- Cyberglass Four-Way G by Melen’s Rayne
- Angelic Dreams by Valyn
- Hans’ Hardwood Dildo by Carnivalesq
Anal Toys
Toys for Cocks
- TitanMen Stretch-to-Fit Cock Ring by Dani Darling
- Succu Dry by Tales from the Porn Store
- Bunny Enhancer by Dani Darling
Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.
BDSM/Fetish
- Single Strans Beaded Clamps by Shanna Germain
- Behind the Back Restraint by Nadia West
- Leather Impressions “Love” Paddle by Mistress Kay
- Under the Bed Restraint System by Vita and Zinaida on Undressed Reviews
Adult Books/Games
- Sexuations Board Game by Mistress Kay
- 1,001 Ways to Be Romantic by Mistress Kay
- Lou Paget’s “Orgasms” by Mistress Kay
Adult Movies/Porn
- Roulette by Undressed Reviews
- Sunny’s Slumber Party by The Porn Librarian
- Nina Hartley’s Guide To Simultaneous Orgasms by FrzKey
- Throat: A Cautionary Tale by J.D. Bauchery
- Taboo Decadence by The Porn Librarian
- Heaven by FrzKey
Sex Furniture
Storage
Lingerie
Miscellaneous
- Peni-Cake Pan by Mistress Kay
- Fun Factory Smartballs Teneo Uno and Duo by Melen’s Rayne
- Fun Factory Smartballs Teneo Duo by HotMoviesforHer Sex Toy Crew
- Smartballs Teneo Uno and Duo by Carnivalesq
Pink Basic Essentials Bunny Enhancer Review
Basic Essentials Bunny Enhancer Cock Ring by Cal Exotics
This is a basic “rabbit style” cock ring. I was very interested to try it out. I commonly use a vibe during sex, but a cock ring that vibrates sounds like an awesome idea.
To use this, he attempted to put it over his cock and balls, but fit more comfortably with it on his cock only. Once it was on and secure at the base of his cock, he turned it on. I immediately touched him and I could feel the vibrations all through his shaft.
Material / Texture
The Basic Essentials Bunny Enhancer has a jelly like texture, and it is made of TPR. It is really stretchy, I could easily fit this over a soda can. The cock ring has several holes in various places where you can put the bullet vibrator.
It had a slight plastic smell, but like many toys that disappeared after washing it
Shape / Design / Size / Fit
I had high hopes for this ring, but the rabbit just did not hit my clit properly. I had to hold it in place, and that kind of defeats the purpose.
However the ring did fit my lover well, and couldn’t of been simpler to put on or take off. This ring is stretchy enough to not require any lubricant.
Functions / Performance / Controls
The Basic Essentials Bunny Enhancer Cock Ring comes with a tiny bullet vibe. It took me a minute to find the on switch, it is a tiny sliding switch on the side. I would of preferred a button, it is rather difficult to slide the switch over to power it on.
The vibrator only has one speed, and it is a high pitched vibration.
Packaging
The The Basic Essentials Bunny Enhancer is packaged in a basic plastic clam shell. Batteries were included along with spare set.
Pros
easy to put on and take off, decent vibrations, I like that it came with extra batteries
Cons
the vibe switch was hard to turn on, it didn’t hit my clit just right
Summary
This ring might work for others, as I have a hard time finding toys that hit my clit just right. The vibrations were decent for such a small vibrator. The material is really stretchy and will accommodate men of any size.
My First Cock Ring
This was the first cock ring that we’ve used. It seemed simple enough to not be intimidating.
We experimented with using it just around his shaft, and then around his balls and shaft. We learned that the around both his shaft and balls gave better results. The ring made him harder, and made his erection last longer.
I had to stop the fun, because I got a cramp in my leg, and usually he softens some whenever that happens, but not thing time. He was still as hard as he was when we started.
Material / Texture
The ring had a slight plastic smell upon opening the package. But after washing it before it’s initial use, the smell was gone.
The TitanMen Stretch-to-Fit Cock ring appears small, but it is super stretchy and smooth. It has a slight rubbery texture.
Shape / Design / Size / Fit
This ring’s design is super simple, it is a nice basic cock ring. Lubricant makes this ring so much easier to put on and to take off. My lover said it was a little strange feeling to wear it at first, but it was comfortable after he was used to the feeling of the pressure.
Because of its super stretchy material, it will fit many differently sized men.
Cleaning
The TPR material that the TitanMen Stretch-to-Fit Cock ring is made of, cannot be sterilized. But you can clean it easily with some antibacterial soap and water.
Pros The rings simplicity, its super stretchiness
ConsPerhaps adding some simple instructions for the ones that are new to cock rings
Summary
I am really happy with the TitanMen Stretch-to-Fit Cock ring, it is really simple to use for a beginner or a novice. The material has the perfect elasticity to fit men of all sizes.
Bend Over Beginners Kit Review
I won a Babeland affiliate’s contest and was able to review a Bend Over Beginner kit from Tantus. It has the benefit of being an all-inclusive package with harness, two dildos, a vibrating bullet (batteries included), and two changeable o-rings. One of the first things I noticed when I opened the kit up was how high quality all the materials were.
I only have a little experience with a strap-on, and this one is so much more comfortable than any other that I have worn. The nylon straps do not dig into your skin and it stays in place. Unlike other strap-ons, this one goes around your legs instead of “thong” style. The harness fits up to a 60-inch waist, so even us curvy girls can have some fun.
The included dildos are 100% pure silicone and can be sterilized. They can be cleaned with a 10% bleach solution, boiled, or even thrown in the dishwasher. They feel very durable and I am sure that I will enjoy them for a long time. The kit includes a smaller dildo, that is a little larger than an average finger at 4 ½ inches long and 7/8 inches in diameter. The larger dildo of the two is 5 ½ inches long and 1 ¼ inches in diameter. My only issue with the dildos is that they are a lint magnet, so you may want to keep them packed away until right before you are ready to use them.
The Bend Over Beginner kit comes with two O rings, a smaller one that fits the included dildos and a larger one so you can use the harness with larger toys. The larger ring fit all of the toys that are designed to be used with another strap-on that I own.
In the harness, there is a little pocket for the bullet vibrator, so you can receive some pleasurable sensations while wearing the harness. The bullet has a simple button to turn it on and off and it can be accessed through the fabric of the harness. The vibe is reasonably strong on its own, but being inside the pocket, really tones down the powerfulness of it. Nonetheless, it is still a nice tease.
The Bend Over Beginner kit is packaged in a simple plastic box, but is sturdy enough for long term storage.
I really love this kit and I am happy that I was able to test it out and review it. If you are in the market for a strap on, you can’t go wrong with the Bend Over Beginner kit.
Pleasurists #56
Snow Bunny by carvenaked
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Editor’s Pick
- Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex by Ashley
At the core of the book is this: it is very, very difficult to study human beings sexually in a scientific setting. Science and sex are both delicate things and no normal human being is going to act the way they normally do while doing the down and dirty if they’re being watched, probed, evaluated, hooked to machines, and so on.
Note: Some EP’s are picked because of the review itself and some are picked because the product made me go “Oooooh, want!” This one is definitely the latter. That’s not to say the review isn’t good too, it’s just overshadowed by my desire to read this and everything else by Mary Roach. Will you have the same reaction?
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On to the reviews…
Vibrators
- OhMiBod Freestyle by Mystyfi
- Santa Duckie by Sammi
- My Mini Miracle Massager by Laurel
- LELO Elise by Eliot Bodem
- Lipstick by Sammi
- Lovemoiselle Cecile by Toygirl
- Venus Butterfly by Alley
- Jimmyjane Little Chroma Inked by Amber from Scarlet’s Letter
- Turbo 8 Accelerator Micro Bullet by Curvaceous Dee
- Mystic Wand by Beautiful Dreamer
- Speeding Bullets Armor Piercing Bullet by Amorous Rocker
Dildos
- LELO Ella by Eliot Bodem
- Tentacle by True Pleasures
- Anthro Dragon by True Pleasures
- Bette by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew
- Tantus O2 Rascal by Carrie Ann
- Silicone Splash Dolphin by Carrie Ann
- Jollies Jollet by Carrie Ann
- Soft Serve by Epiphora
- Raquel by Epiphora
- Fun Factory Curve by ripley61
Anal Toys
Toys for Cocks
- Tenga Egg – Silky by True Pleasures
- Tenga Flip Hole and Fleshlight by Champagne and Benzedrine
- Tenga Egg by Dani Darling
- Fleshlight Ice by Undressed Reviews
Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.
- ID Glide by Undressed Reviews
- Coochy Shave Creme Collection by Melen’s Rayne
- Coochy Protection Mist by Melen’s Rayne
- JimmyJane Contour I by Saraid
BDSM/Fetish
- Zeus Electrogasm by N
- Angel Whip by Mistress Kay
- Ring Gag by Alpine Subdreams
- Delrin Cane by Melen’s Rayne
- Leatherbeaten Tingle Whip by Sleeping Dreamer
- Silver Tweezer Nipple Clamps by Mistress Kay
- KinkAcademy.com by Nadia West
- Josephine by Alpine Subdreams
- Japanese Bondage Rope by Mistress Kay
Adult Movies/Porn
- The Opening of Misty Beethoven by Laurel
- Belladonna’s Strapped Dykes Scene 2 by J.D. Bauchery
- Torture Toys by FrzKey
- Dorm Life 18 – Cum Hard Or Fuck Off by The Porn Librarian
- Seven Minutes In Heaven: Coming Out! by J.D. Bauchery
- School Of Masochists – Perfect Edition by FrzKey
Sex Furniture
Lingerie
- Lace Top Thigh Highs by Carnivalesq
- Brocade Corset by Joanna Cake
- Tantric Satin Ties Eye Mask by Alley
Miscellaneous
- Spareparts Theo Harness by Carnivalesq
- P Style by Garnet Joyce
- Smartballs Part I and Part II by Joan Price
- Spareparts Theo Harness by Sleeping Dreamer
- Spareparts Joque Harness by Amber from Scarlet’s Letter
- Spareparts Joque Harness by Epiphora
- Liberator Fascinator Throe by Britni TheVadgeWig
- Kegel8 Tight & Tone by Joanna Cake
Red Diamond Princess Vibe by Evolved Novelties Review
Babeland sent me the Red Diamond Princess Vibe from Evolved Novelties. I cannot get over how cute this baby is. It is made of hard plastic, it is waterproof and it has sparkly diamond rhinestones on the base. The size is somewhere between a bullet and a traditional vibrator. The RDPV is four inches long, three inches insertable and one inch in diameter.
The controls are super simple, you just turn the base and more you turn, the stronger the vibrations. The vibrations are not very strong though. They are enough to get you started, but not quite enough to finish.
The Red Diamond Princess Vibe was easy to clean, I used antibacterial soap and water. The RDPV has a smooth texture and no odor from the plastic.
This Vibe can be used internally and externally. However, when using internally please use a condom so it is more easily retrieved if it gets stuck or lost.
Pros: The discreet size, the gift/storage tin that it is packaged in, the cute girlie factor, the fact that is it waterproof
Cons: the not so strong vibrations
I enjoyed using this toy and I am glad I was able to add it to my collection.
Waterproof Purple Pleasure
I was a little skeptical of the Dynamic Duo vibrating X-10 at first, the shape is unlike anything I have owned. But nevertheless, I was excited to try it out. The X-10 can be used vaginally or anally, I only used it vaginally though, if it is used anally, I recommend using the base that it comes with just so it doesn’t get lost or stuck inside.
Material / Texture
Dynamic Duo vibrating X-10 is made of PVC and is very smooth and hard, but between the “beads,” it is flexible. I really like that this toy has no smell whatsoever.
Design / Shape / Size
Although I was unsure of the shape of the X-10, I really enjoyed the stimulation of the beads. The size is just right for me, it is 8 inches long with 6 ¾ inches insertable. The X-10 has a diameter of 1 ¼ inches.
The X-10 has a removable suction cup base, that I tested on various surfaces and it has quite a hold. I also tested the base with a few other toys I have, and it fit most of them.
The size and shape of the X-10 would be good for beginners that want something a little different but not too intimidating.
Functions / Performance / Controls
The X-10’s controls are super simple. A single button on the bottom to turn it on and then alternate through the 3 speeds. I wasn’t expecting this toy to be very powerful, it only takes 2 AAA batteries. But fortunately I was pleasantly surprised. I could of come on the lowest setting, but for reviewing’s sake I tried out all 3 speeds. I came so hard with the X-10 that I was having mini “after shocks” for a few minutes. Even though the X-10 is pretty powerful, it is not noisy. You could probably hear it in the same room if you tried to listen for it, but not through a wall or door.
I also used the X-10 in the shower, and it performed nicely. The flexibility made it easy to use while standing up.
Care and Maintenance
The PVC material of the X-10 is easy to clean with some antibacterial soap and water, however there are a couple grooves where the beads meet the shaft and those are a little harder to clean. The X-10 is compatible with water and silicone based lubricants.
Packaging
The X-10 arrived in a basic cardboard box, with no instructions. But, the X-10 is simple enough to not need instructions.
Pros
Strong vibrations, simple controls, and easy to clean.
Cons
Other than the slightly difficult to clean grooves on the beads, I have no cons
Summary
The X-10 really did exceed my expectations, it has a comfortable length and girth. The really strong vibrations were an unexpected surprise. The removable suction cup base can make for some interesting position and experiences. The toy is simple to use, but less is definitely more when it comes to this toy.
Mini Gallant Review
I was recently sent the Mini Gallant from Babeland to review. This is my first silicone toy, and I believe I am head over heels in love with silicone. The material and construction of this toy are very well made, and it has the highest quality of any toy that I have used to date. I have to say that I am thoroughly impressed with it, and it is water-proof!
Okay, so it feels nice, and it looks nice, but does it FEEL nice? Yes yes yes!
The Mini Gallant has seven different vibrating speeds and three different pulsating functions. The way the controls work was a little tricky at first, but I quickly learned how to operate the toy. You hold the + button for a second to turn it on, then you can press it again to go through each speed, once it’s on High, then you hold the + button again for a second to switch to the pulsating functions, then you can press the + button to alternate through those. When you are on the continuous vibrations, you can use the + button to go higher, or the – button to slow the speed down. However, when you are using the pulsating functions, you press the – button to back to the highest vibration speed. To turn the Mini Gallant off, you just hold the – button down for a couple seconds, then it goes to its lowest setting, then you just press the – button once more and it turns off. It’s a nice feature to me because, I can get really worked up on the pulsating vibrations, but I need a more constant vibration to climax, so being able to just press a button once instead of having to alternate though all the speeds is awesome. When I am super close to coming, I want the strong vibrations to finish with.
The Mini Gallant is contoured with ripples and it slightly hooks upwards to stimulate the g-spot, it may be called mini, but it does have a nice thickness of about an inch and a half, and it is about 4 inches long (insertable.) Its small size makes it convenient to store and conceal. The Mini Gallant is made of silicone and hard plastic (the battery department and cap is plastic) and can be cleaned with antibacterial soap and water. Silicone is compatible with any water-based lubricant; however, silicone lubes are not compatible with silicone toys. So if you must use a silicone lube, cover the toy with a condom.
My favorite feature about the Mini Gallant is how quiet it is, I can use in under the blankets, on high with my lover no more than four feet from me, and he cannot hear anything! Well, he can hear me, but not the toy buzzing. This toy is the quietest I have ever seen. I would highly recommend this to anyone in need of a good basic vibrator.
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