Kate's Reviews

Pleasurists 164

Kate — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:44:34 +0000

Welcome to Pleasurists, a round-up of the adult product and sex toy reviews that came out in the last seven days. If you like what you see and want more of it be sure to follow the RSS Feed and Twitter for updates.

Did you miss Pleasurists 163? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists 165? Be sure to read the submission guidelines and then use the submission form to submit before Sunday January 22nd @ 11:59pm Pacific.

*Pleasurists just started accepting photo submissions for the art at the top of editions! For more information click here.

Want a shiny new toy? All you’ve got to do is enter.

Giveaway: Ashley Vibe Deadline: January 21st.
Pop Plug Giveaway Deadline: January 22nd.
Couples Game Giveaway! Winners choice! Deadline: January 23rd.
Win an Icicles No. 8 Glass Toy! Deadline: January 27th.
Dildo Giveaway! Deadline: February 1st.
FunWares Valentine’s Giveaway Deadline: February 4th.

Editor
Scarlet Lotus

On to the reviews:

Vibrators

Vibratex Mystic Wand by Marilyn Beckett
My Fixation Couples Vibe & Panty by Lucid Obsession
Leaf Touch by buzzvibe
Leaf Fresh by Beanfiddler
Leaf Spirit by Lucid Obsession
Leaf Spirit by True Pleasures
Love Handle by Karen Blue
JimmyJane Form 4 by Female Gspot
LELO Tiani by Karen Blue
LELO Tiani by Lucid Obsession
LELO Liv by Red Vinyl Kitty
LELO Gigi by Ladytoybox
LELO Sensemotion Comparison by Lucid Obsession
Pretty Pearl G Spot by Bzzingbee
Bedroom Eyes Mascara Vibrator by Kitty Stryker
PicoBong Ipo by Willow Wand
Jopen Intensity by Mistress Kay
Shivers by Sea of Neptune
Fun Factory G4 Elegance by BashfulBabe
Ladygasm Orgasm Accelerator by Jinx
Onye Galerie Petite by Lucid Obsession
Bswish Begee Deluxe by Vanille

Dildos

Anal Toys

Crystal Delights Plug by the bedroom blogger
Up & Down Anal Pleaser by Jnuts
PicoBong Tano by Jnuts

Sleeves, Rings, & etc.

Fleshlight Ice Lady Crystal by Mistress Kay
Tantus Vibrating C-Ring by Karen Blue
RingO by True Pleasures
LELO Oden by Nanixe

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

Adult Books/Games

Adult DVDs & Porn

Lingerie

Miscellaneous

Tickle My Tush: A Review

Kate — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:56:44 +0000

I was emailed by a representative of a new anal play book asking if I’d like to review it. You bet! So I was sent a copy of Tickle My Tush by Dr. Sadie Allison to check out.

It arrived shortly thereafter in a discreet bubble envelope. Inside there was a small book- maybe the size of a salacious checkout-line romance novel that featured a big pair of lips cooing “ooh!” and a review touting, “Bootylicious!”

Hmm. I was skeptical. I turned it over and was assaulted with what I find to be a very off-putting back cover. The color scheme- red with bold white text, the author picture- a heavily made-up, heavily cleavaged woman, the heart-shaped bullet points… Not my scene, honestly. And the brand name, TickleKitty, bums me out.

I took a moment here to examine my reaction. Am I that second wave that I can’t welcome advice from a woman who looks like a mainstream pornstar? I’ll be honest- if I were looking at a picture of someone a little more alternative, less made-up, more real- I’d feel more psyched about opening this book. I took a deep breath, acknowledged that perhaps I wasn’t the target audience of this book, and moved on. On the flip side, this does look like the kind of thing you could pick up at a bachelorette party or in-home sex party. I, however, tend to associate those spots with “novelty” toys and non-body-safe materials and folks who aren’t comfortable enough talking about their bods to be discerning about what they put into them. Would this book be that kind of a product? Is it brilliant marketing aimed to covertly educate that crowd? I tried to put my judgments aside and judge the inside for itself.

I opened the book and honestly read it cover to cover. It took about 45 minutes and I was surprised at how helpful and frank it was. The cutesy names for anatomy danced a fine line for me. G-spot works fine for me- Grafenberg is unweildy- but “a-spot” for “anus” makes me feel like a schoolgirl giggling about the “s-word” or the “f-word.” Also for some reason it peeved me that they wrote “analplay” and “buttplay” as one word, but that is a ridiculous reason to not like something.

The information within was quite helpful. Illustrations are clear and non-repetitive. The side-by-side graphic about the differences in male-bodied and female-bodied butts was enlightening and unique. I loved the way she used the word “color” to delicately and lightly discuss the dreaded “WILL THERE BE POOP” issue, as in “don’t worry if occasionally there is some color.” Ah! How nice! I really like this term and will probably start using it myself.

The book talks about anal play like a really good yoga instructor: it lays out lots of different levels of involvement and encourages you to only go as far as feels comfortable for you. These is a lot of information about safety and consent, but it doesn’t feel like it’s lecturing you. I found the strap-on position illustrations to be especially helpful and wish there had been more! I also liked the tip of towel-placement for ladies during an oily butt-massage to prevent oil from slipping from the butt to the vagina.

I did have some questions left unanswered. I wished there had been more info about the safety issues of unprotected rimming. Protection and rimming were both addressed, but never together, unless I missed it. There are tips about dental dams, but no information about the risks or lack-thereof of unprotected rimming.

I was also heartbroken at how intensely heteronormative this book was. There was literally NO MENTION of same-sex couples, let alone gender- and sex-diversity. I died a little. The illustrations were also all of cartoony barbie and ken-type bodies. It was cutesy, but not size-affirming the way some other books are. Minus points there.

Overall I thought this book had some great information but the heteronormativity was a real deal-breaker for me.

Dr. Sadie, please listen up: All kinds of people like butt play! By ignoring a big group of folks who are non-heterosexual, you contribute to a culture that does the same. As a sex therapist, it is your responsibility to help build a culture that accepts and normalizes the wonderful variety of people who can have all kinds of awesome sex. Please don’t be a dick and ignore them. That is a HUGE turn-off, even for hetero folks like myself.

I may not be your target audience, but I could be a big supporter if you made some minor changes. I’d even let your heart-shaped bullet points slide.

Most sincerely,

Kate

Two for tea

Kate — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:01:17 +0000

I like the politics behind this weird looking toy.

weird!

Most insertion toys are made to look either cock-like, or amorphous. This self-proclaimed lesbian company decided to make a toy that represented their sexuality- two deliciously curved fingers that can penetrate the self or partner deeply.

Introducing: the Two!

Two!

This sexy finger extender is different than anything I had tried before. It’s 100% silicone and fits over your fingers to penetrate a partner with the dexterity and closeness of your own hand.

Almost.

almost.

So yes, it’s an awesome material that is safe, sterilizable, odorless, and tasteless. Yes, it’s a snug fit. Yes, it provides a few extra inches to your fingers. And it allows the penetrating partner to feel the heat and the movement of the other’s vagina.

nice and snug

But.

I like movement when I’m getting fingered. I like my g-spot pressed and rubbed firmly. Getting fingered _rocks my world_ and I love it in part due to the mad skills of my gracious partners. They have phenomenal techniques to massage my g-spot, twisting and stroking inside of me in ways that make my head spin. This toy tends to limit your dexterity considerably. Its slight curve does help with the g-spot, but it takes fingering down to a mostly in-and-out activity. Still nice and close and sexy and fun, but for me, it’s not as mind-blowing as fingering alone.

rub rub rub

It does give you some added length that can help reach your cervix, if you’re into that. I am definitely a cervix girl, but not at the expense of my precious g-spot.

For self-penetration, the Two is slightly better than just my fingers, but not much.

I like the color choices- lavender and black- though I only see black listed on the website, the one I was sent was lavender. Honestly, I’m just thrilled it’s not pink. I mean, for heaven’s sake.

And it kind of makes your hand look like an alien.

It is fun for recreating the Sistine Chapel though.

I don’t think this is a toy I’ll be using a lot, but I like the idea. Keep chugging, ladies at Wet For Her. I feel like you’re almost there!

2 out of 5 stars.

Thanks, Babeland, for sending me this toy in exchange for a fair and honest review!

Tenga Eggs: Not just for your dick anymore!

Kate — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:34:03 +0000

Remember when my roommate Andy wrote a review of a Tenga Egg a while back? If you haven’t read it, it’s pretty funny. I think it’s worth a peek, if only for the Iron Man/ Sex Egg pics.

If you’re super busy and simply don’t have the time, a tenga egg is this crazy squishy egg-shaped stretchy masturbation sleeve. Andy liked the way it felt, but didn’t feel like it was worth $8.50 for one night of hot squishy egg sex.

So while I’ve seen and felt Tenga eggs before, I’ve never used one of a dude’s dick. Andy was on his own for that one.

so stretchy

New news is this: now that I have a hitachi magic wand, it was time to try the egg-on-wand action I had heard so much about.

squish squish squish

So you can pop a tenga egg over the head of a hitachi. ! It’s kind of awesome. I did mine inside out, so the texture was on the outside. It’s kind of like being fucked by a marshmallow.

In a good way.

The egg dulls the vibrations a bit, which is fun. I really dig the way it feels, but find it a little impractical, since it’s not sterilizable and it’s not advised for reuse. (I’ve used mine more than once though.) It comes in a little plastic egg with a packet of mystery lube inside.

unshelled

It’s squishy. Very. And honestly, I think it feels awesome. I can’t really feel any of the fine detail, just the general squishiness. It feels particularly yummy as I’m coming, squeezing my death grip thighs around the hitachi, and it’s all squishy and rumbly in there.

these are the different textures that are available

I don’t think I’d buy one again. The material just isn’t suitable for reuse and it’s kind of pricey for a throw-away toy. I have been thinking about it as a fun sensation toy… maybe tying David to the bed, blindfolding him, and slipping a tenga egg onto him… It’s an unusual sensation, and it’s fun.

3 out of 5 stars. Thanks, Babeland, for sending me this sex egg (again!) in exchange for a fair and honest review!

It’s also good for people who have jellyfish fetishes, I guess.

The best thing for your g-spot

Kate — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:16:14 +0000

Listen, guys. I have been begging Babeland for an Njoy Pure Wand for a while now. I’ve heard amazing things.

Let me tell you: all. true.

yessssssss

This dildo is fucking amazing.

It’s stainless steel and heavy. It’s quite cold if you haven’t warmed it up first. I find if I lie down on it for a minute or two, it warms to body temp nicely. It’s fun cold too, if you’re into temperature play.

Since it’s stainless steel, this little guy is super insanely hygienic and indestructible. It also requires very little lube to get slippery.

so slippery

What you’re investing in here is the brilliant design of the dildo. It’s got this luscious curve that works with its weight to require the smallest of motions to deliver insane, squirty orgasms. For me, at least. But word on the street is, this is a generally well-loved dildo. It’s got a smaller side and a larger side, both with nice round bulbs on the end. The larger end is 1.5″ around, and I’m not sure about the other side. The whole thing is 11″ and weighs 24 ounces.

the big end is my end of choice!

The curve of the toy finds my g-spot right away and a gentle rocking motion has me squirting in no time. See the video below for more info. Paired with my hitachi, I could easily just stay in my room for days, provided I also brought in some gatorade or something. This toy is _awesome_. The shape also makes it nice and easy to hold, to get good pressure with, and is easily maneuverable around my curvy bod.

The box it comes in is super cute- very well made and luxurious-feeling. I could easily leave the box out and it would look like a jewelry box. It is delightfully gift-worthy and would make anyone feel pampered.

pretty, right?

I am in love with this new toy and I do believe it might be my new favorite. And, unlike pretty much every other toy I own, I am positive that this one will last me forever.

5 out of 5 stars! Worth every penny.

Thanks, Babeland, for sending me this ridiculously amazing toy in exchange for a fair and honest review! Njoy, keep up the good work!

Pleasurists 145

Kate — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:02:26 +0000

Dream by 0tr0zk0r4z0n3z

Welcome to Pleasurists, a round-up of the adult product and sex toy reviews that came out in the last seven days. If you like what you see and want more of it be sure to follow our RSS Feed and Twitter.

Did you miss Pleasurists 144? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists 146? Be sure to read the submission guidelines and then use the submission form to submit before Sunday September 4th @ 11:59pm Pacific.

Want a shiny new toy? All you’ve got to do is enter.

Blogiversary Giveaway Deadline: August 31st.
Shunga Giveaway: Garden of Edo Organic Collection Deadline: August 31st.
Mia Giveaway Deadline: September 1st.
$25 EdenFantasys Gift Card Giveaway Deadline: September 1st @ 11:59pm Pacific.
$50 EdenFantasys Gift Card Giveaway Deadline: September 6th.
Pleasure My Spot Gift Card Giveaway Deadline: September 10th @ 11:59pm Eastern.
Win an Autographed Copy of “Slave to Love”! Deadline: September 13th @ Noon.

Editor’s Pick

Fresh Beaded Nipple Huggers by CLP

Since there is no tension, they just fall right off every time I lean forward or shake too hard. They don’t ‘hug’ the nipple, but instead balance like paperclips on a pencil eraser–which is every bit as unsexy as it sounds. I did try to tighten the loop a bit, but the metal was pretty stubborn and did not budge enough for me to bend to size. I stopped just short of breaking them.

Note: It’s not the I love negative reviews, but often bad products lead to good writing and fun ways to say “it sucks.” Accompanying this review are some gorgeous pictures, it’s unfortunate they look far better than they work or actually are.

Editor
Scarlet Lotus

This week’s reviews:

Vibrators

Dildos

Anal Toys

Flexi Risque by Mistress Kay
Flexi Risque by Sammi

Sleeves, Rings, & etc.

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

BDSM/Fetish

Adult Books & Games

Adult DVDs & Porn

Lingerie & Shoes

Serious Business for Her by Red Vinyl Kitty

Miscellaneous

Win a luxury vibrator!

Kate — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:33:17 +0000

Did you guys know you can get a chance to win a $3250 vibrator just by signing up for a freaking fantastic newsletter full of useful tips? And that by signing up you will automatically get 10% off your next order at Babeland?

Oh, it’s real.

I can’t believe I ate the whole thing.

Kate — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:46:45 +0000

Here is something about me: the key to my heart is through double penetration.

Wait. How can I not make this sound horrifying?

Hmm. Ok. I _love_ double penetration. I rarely attempt DP on my own. But when a boy puts fingers or toys or cocks or some variation thereof inside of my cunt and my ass at the same time, I am transported to a magical world akin to those print ads for ice cream where a woman is diving into a sea of chocolate.

I am in heaven. It delights me in every way- physically, psychologically, emotionally… I love feeling so full, love feeling so attended to and possessed and filled by someone else. My mind turns off and I smile and every breath becomes a moan and my eyes roll back in my head. I _love_ double penetration.

When one of my favorite companies, Spareparts Harnesses, came out with a harness intended for DP, I fainted. Then I came to, squealed, begged Babeland for a Spareparts Deuce Harness to review, and promptly fainted again when they said yes.

yes yes yes YES YES YES

Intended Audience

The harness is intended for a cisbodied man to use. The package actually states that it is not intended for 2 dildos, which is a super big shame. I would love to hear about any cisbodied women who have tried it- I imagine it would work just fine? There is a pouch system which has a soft pouch and stretchy cock ring on the bottom for him, and then a separate pouch and firmer ring for a toy on top. (Note that the presence of the top pouch prevents pubes from being pinched by the toy- genius!)

[EDIT: For more ideas about using this with two dildos or using it as a super awesome helper for folks with erectile dysfunction or for fun ideas about how to use this in fun, kinky ways not mentioned in this blog post, go check out my idol Dr. Ruthie's awesome review for the Deuce!]

Packaging (heh.)

The toy comes in a totally beautiful matte black box that is not emblazoned with any logos, so it can be re-used. Inside is your harness and a very nice black zippered bag. Though the outside packaging claimed that instructions were included, I did not have any included with my harness. Luckily, I already have the Spareparts Joque harness and knew how the straps worked, and the rest was common sense. As should be the case with all sex toys (but often isn’t,) Spareparts also makes the directions available online here. The zippered bag has a strange double-compartment inside with buttons. I have no idea what this is about. Carter couldn’t figure it out either. He pointed out that it would be awesome if this harness came with a lingerie bag, as many men (the intended audience for this product) don’t already own one. The Deuce Harness is awesomely machine washable, but should definitely be washed in a bag so the straps don’t get caught and stretched or ruined. Everything I’ve ever gotten from Spareparts has been super high quality and well-made. I am so in love with them.

Structure

SO. The harness! It comes in 2 sizes. It’s very comfortable and very adjustable. It has this really brilliant system of tight sliding straps for long-term adjustment and sturdy velcro for easier on-off action. The fabric part is sturdy and smooth. It has no pinchy bits or rough spots.

Carter said the ring felt a little uncomfortably small around this cock but that it wasn’t a huge deal. He’s also on the larger side, so this might not be an issue for everyone.

omg Talk about the boning already.

Well. We talked about positioning a lot. Since Carter is big and we are relatively new to each other and reading each others’ signals, we decided it would be wisest to face each other for our maiden voyage with The Deuce. This meant that Carter would need to go in my ass and the toy would need to go in my cunt. He chose a dildo that was wide with a very wide base and is shorter than his cock. We figured this would prevent unintentional cervix-ramming.

He warmed me up- a _lot_- and lubed up the toy and his cock. Getting him in was a little tricky. We were in sort of a missionary position, with my ankles near his shoulders. Next time, we would put a pillow or two under my hips.

It felt good- kind of overwhelming. After a while of delicious exploratory pumping, we got out the hitachi and I came almost instantaneously, really hard. Right after I came, it became a little much for me and I was ready for things to wrap up. Carter came too, and slowly slid out of me. It was incredibly intense. My body wouldn’t stop spasming.

I felt like I had just eaten an entire cake. It was too much. I just kept spasming and shuddering.

As soon as I came down, we did a play-by-play.

His Take
Carter liked it. He said the pouch around his balls prevented them from slapping against my body, which was disappointing. He said he couldn’t feel a huge difference between just fucking my ass and fucking it with this on. Really? REALLY? I cannot believe it.

My Take
It was like eating a whole cake. It felt awesome. But I really want to try it doggy style with him in my cunt and a toy in my ass- maybe something more textured or something that vibrates. But it was good.

In Conclusion:
This toy is awesome. It has some drawbacks- like the placement of the holes so that he has to be on bottom. Really though, this is an issue with anatomy, rather than the toy. If the toy were on bottom, it would mash against his balls. But it is something to consider with positioning.

I’m super impressed, overall. This is definitely not an every day toy, but is faaaaabulous for anyone who wants a crazy intense and intimate double penetration experience.

Oh, and for the record, I impatiently tried it solo strapped to a pillow. It was an immense failure. It really needs a body to pull back. I recommend against it.

Spareparts Deuce Harness, you get 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Thank you, Babeland, for sending me this insanely awesome product in exchange for a fair and honest review!

And thanks, Carter, for helping me out with my testing. FOR SCIENCE!

Pleasurists #142

Kate — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:46:07 +0000

via Calvato

Did you miss Pleasurists 141? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists 143? Be sure to read the submission guidelines and then use the submission form to submit before Sunday August 14th @ 11:59pm Pacific.

Want a shiny new toy? All you’ve got to do is enter.

Fetish Fantasy Pink Passion Bondage Kit Giveaway Deadline: August 10th @ 11:59pm Eastern.
Lap of Luxury: LELO Toy Giveaway Deadline: August 12th @ Noon.
Giveaway in Celebration of 25 Blog Followers Deadline: August 17th @ Midnight Central.
Shunga Giveaway: Garden of Edo Organic Collection Deadline: August 31st.

Editor
Scarlet Lotus

On to the reviews…

Vibrators

Sweet Obsession Euphoric by Mistress Kay
4 Play by Ladytoybox
LELO Alia by LadyToyBox
Glow in the Dark Mini by Mistress Kay
Divine Inspiration by Cella
Horn on the Cob by Joanna Cake
Vibe Therapy Dive by Nymphomaniac Ness
Dotted Delight by Bitchin’ Babe
Twilight by Rock That Mommy
Fun Factory Angelo by Unrepentant Fatty
Fun Factory Angelo by Bzzingbee
Berman Venus G by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew
Berman Venus G by Sammi
LELO Siri by LadyToyBox
LELO Siri by buzzvibe
iRide by LadyToyBox
JeJoue MiMi by Joan Price
bSwish bCurious by LadyToyBox
Fun Factory Astrovibes Aries by Kisses and Kinks
Tracey Cox Supersex Bullet by DIY Orgasms
Ann Summers Promises by DIY Orgasms
Fun Factory Patchy Paul G4 by Toys in Love
Compact Discretion by Teagan Shepard
Pirates Pendant by Teagan Shepard

Dildos

Anal Toys

Njoy Pfun by Amber

Sleeves, Cock Rings, & etc.

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

Ann Summers “Lust” Massage Spray by Kari Rose
Sliquid Lube Cube Sampler by Kate
Wet Synergy +Cool Tingle by CLP
Kama Sutra Massage Therapy Kit by Cella
Shunga Arousal Gel by Sammi
Maximus by Bzzingbee

BDSM/Fetish

Adult Books & Games

Adult DVDs & Porn

Just Tease by Ginger Leigh
Behind The Red Door – Scene 4 by J.D. Bauchery
Lust Lovers 3 by Ginger Leigh
The Model by J.D. Bauchery
Madison Young’s Art House Sluts by Ginger Leigh

Lingerie

Miscellaneous

LELO Luna by Ladytoybox
Pineapple Express Pills by True Pleasures
Condoms for a Cause by Kate
Condoms for a Cause by Kisses and Kinks
Ben-Wa Balls by Soshanna
Doc Johnson Pussy Pump by Midnight Boudoir
Ophoria K-Balls Smooth by Mistress Kay
Spareparts Pete Packer Underwear Brief by Mistress Kay

Pleasurists #141

Kate — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:36:34 +0000

Juicy: One by walker1812

Did you miss Pleasurists 140? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists 142? Be sure to read the submission guidelines and then use the submission form to submit before Sunday August 7th @ 11:59pm Pacific.

Want a shiny new toy? All you’ve got to do is enter.

K-Y Brand Intimacy Experiment Kit Giveaway Deadline: August 6th.
Giveaway! Deadline: August 7th.
Nubby G Giveaway Deadline: August 8th.
Fetish Fantasy Pink Passion Bondage Kit Giveaway Deadline: August 10th @ 11:59pm Eastern.
Lap of Luxury: LELO Toy Giveaway Deadline: August 12th @ Noon.
Giveaway in Celebration of 25 Blog Followers Deadline: August 17th @ Midnight Central.

Editor
Scarlet Lotus

On to the reviews…

Vibrators

Loving Joy Metropolis by Nymphomaniac Ness
Bswish Bsoft by Joan Price
Toyfriend Seti by SGCris
Mini-Mini Wanachi by Mistress Kay
Rocks-Off RO-120mm Bullet by Teagan Shepard
Bondage I Rub My Duckie Travel-size by Mistress Kay
Tantus Little Kiss by Ginger Leigh
LELO Elise by Beanfiddler
Fairy Pocket Mini by Nicky
Voila by Lucid Obsession
Cry Baby by Teagan Shepard
Doc Johnson Hope by DIY Orgasms
G-Twist by Sammi

Dildos

Anal Toys

Sleeves, Cock Rings, & etc.

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

BDSM/Fetish

Adult Books & Games

Adult DVDs & Porn

Lingerie