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Review: Tantus Alumina Motion
Jul 18th
First things first – why the hell did I pass the Alumina line up for so long? I’ll tell you why: I’m an idiot. I, for some reason, heard the word aluminum and immediately thought “soda can.” I then assumed it would be easily dented, light and hollow like it’s cheap soda counterpart. Well, I was really wrong.
The Motion is heavy, streamlined and, for lack of a better phrase – plain fucking awesome. While it’s not Pure Wand heavy, it does have a weight that can be felt. Its finish is a cross between completely shiny and matte – which may make little to no sense, but I swear it’s true. It has to do with the way the aluminum is polished.
The Motion isn’t just any normal dildo, because it’s also interchangeable with the Alumina Flow and the Alumina Revolve. Which, of course, made me think it was awesome even more so than I did before.
I thought I would be irritated by o-ring in the middle that keeps the two sides of the Motion together nice a snug, but it actually added a lot of stimulation. I realize everyone’s vagina is totally different, but with my anatomy the o-ring barely brushes the opening of my vagina and adds a tickling sensation like you would get with a rabbit vibration that has rotating pearls inside.
If you asked me to state a downfall it would only be that after washing, you’ll want to keep it separated to let the two parts dry before screwing them back together. I don’t see this as being hard, but if you’re a person who can’t leave your sex toys out for a few minutes after use to dry it is something to think about before purchasing. It’s really not a big deal and if you didn’t have time, you could easily grab a hair dryer and dry it on cool for 1-2 minutes before putting it back together.
I really can’t tell you how much I love the Motion. It provides everything I want in a good dildo:
- G-spot stimulation (light)
- Stimulation of the first couple inches of the vagina
- Can be used with silicone or water-based lubes
- Has a weight that can be felt
- Is made out of high quality aeronautical grade aluminum
- Made in the USA from Tantus, who is a great company
If you want one of these (and really, why wouldn’t you?), head over to PinkCherry.com and snag one. Just click on the banner below to be taken to the site.
Thanks so much to Pink Cherry for sending me the Motion for review! I love it!
Pleasurists #86
Jul 14th
squishes and smushes by GoddessWillendorf
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Review: Sqweel
Jul 10th
The Sqweel was hyped through the roof when it first came out, but I honestly was never too excited about it. The reviews were mixed and I couldn’t think of spinning flaps of TPR silicone actually feeling like oral sex. More like something trying to use my clit as a punching bag – yeah, not fun. Also, some people were saying you have to pry your labia open and cannot use a dildo because it blocks your vagina, so again, I was really skeptical. Who wants to pry your labia open and having your vagina saying, “HEY BITCH, WHERE BE THE DILDO?”
Fortunately, I really had none of those issues! Does it feel like oral sex? Not really unless you like fast licking that feels a little rough. Does it get me off? Yes.
Let me elaborate. I like a lot of suction during oral sex – constant suction basically, so I knew going in that this wasn’t going to feel like oral to me. However, it can feel vaguely like a tongue if you use a ton of lube – an overzealous tongue, but still a tongue. I really do mean a ton of lube. I used about 3-4 times as much lube as I use with a larger than average sized silicone dildo.1 Only then did it cease to feel like I was being flogged repeatedly in the clit with pieces of tire.
Epiphora complained of the greatest sin of all – vagina blockage.2 Impeding vaginal justice by blocking out dildos is just not something I like. However, I ended up using the Tantus Motion and had absolutely no issues. I figure I must use the Sqweel at a different angle than the majority of people who have reviewed this since I seem to be the only one that didn’t have this problem. Therefore, if you get the Sqweel, you may want to take some time fucking around with the angle before you get it right. It’s a pain, but if it prevents vagina blockage, isn’t it worth it?
My only other complaint about the Sqweel is that it’s kind of a bitch to clean. Taking it apart is okay, but getting it clean and trying to keep water away from the battery compartment takes a little effort. However, it should be said I’m used to throwing a dildo in the sink with soap, rinsing and that’s it. If you usually clean toys that require more than that, you shouldn’t really have an issue.
Overall I think the Sqweel is really innovative and interesting, but if you’re wanting something to feel like oral sex keep on waiting for the next invention.
Thanks so much to Pleasure Galaxie for letting me review the Squeel. If you look over in the sidebar I have a code for a discount if you want to head over and grab one! Click the banner below to get shopping!
On being a victim-blaming asshole
Jul 9th
I usually don’t write up response posts because I feel I don’t have the eloquence to say what needs to be said; however, a certain post written directly as a response to Britni’s attack pushed me over the edge. Victim blaming unfortunately has become a popular sport not only amongst misogynist men, but also misogynist women. Need examples? Take a look over at the first post I linked to and scroll down to the comments.
Which leads us to why people choose to be victim-blaming idiots. Why? Because they want to feel they have control. Nothing like what happened to Britni could ever happen to them, right? They obviously aren’t “asking for it.”
I wrote about my own close encounters with sexual assault a while back and let me tell you, I, like Britni, was definitely not asking for it. Why then did I have this happen to me? Because there are douches everywhere. No matter where you live, what class you come from, or how you dress, walk, or talk there will always be people waiting to take advantage of you and violate your bodily autonomy. You’re sitting there reading this thinking, “Oh, well, I’m not going to go out and act like Britni.” Well, great for you for not going out and having fun like a normal person, but you should know that the majority of sexual assaults are done by people you know and trust. You are, my friend, at risk.
So let’s recap a little bit. So we’ve established that:
- People can be victim-blaming douches
- Even those people are at risk for being sexually assaulted
- Even if you only go out with people you know, you are still at risk for being assaulted by a good friend
Considering all of these things, why is it that people feel the need to keep on blaming the victim? Again, it’s about being in control and distancing themselves from the possibility of this happening to them. Why do men* blame the victim? They want to distance themselves from the attacker because they are also a man.
I’m really sick of victim-blaming sex bloggers. You sit there and claim to be sex positive and you’re making yourself seem like the Tea Party or the “Miniskirt Judge” from Spain. Quit claiming to be one thing and then being so obviously the other.
Britni, I’m sorry you had to go through this shit so soon (or ever really) after an assault. I really respect you for staying so strong throughout this whole ordeal.
*heterosexual cis-men
RAS: Favorite non-sex toy items
Jul 2nd
I’ve been neglecting my blog for the past few months and am slowly trying to figure out ways to get myself to write more. The solution? A feature which is appropriately titled RAS – random ass shit. I’m going to pick whatever pops into my head that’s not really related to sex toys and write a post on it once or twice a month. I don’t want it to take over my blog, but I’ve also had a lot of people saying that they want to see more about me as a person, so here it is.
The first post? My current favorite non-sex toy items. These change every 3 weeks or so, but currently here are the things that take the cake. I’ll include links if they exist in case you want to buy any of it.
1. Sony MDR-NC60 Noise Canceling Headphones
These things are pretty much amazing. There can be little nasty kids running around the house and I don’t hear a thing. I got them with credit card reward points, so I didn’t actually pay the price for them, but they’re worth it. They’re also cheaper than a lot of the other nicer ones like Bose. Another great thing? Planes. If you fly these will become your best friend to block out the snoring guy next to you or the baby that cries the entire 10 hours.
2. NARS Lipstick in Dolce Vita
Anyone who follows my or Sundae’s Twitter knows that I have a small obsession with NARS. Why? It’s, in my opinion, the best makeup line on the market. I usually hate lipsticks because they dry out your lips and have you constantly putting on chapstick, but this one is moisturizing and fabulous. The color is a sheer dusty rose that I think would flatter most skin tones.
Karma is my favorite smell from LUSH and it’s the best thing ever to wake me up in the morning. It’s like a citrus-packed patchouli, which is refreshing, but a little strong as well. You should get a block if you have a LUSH store near you. They’ll give you a small sample slice for free usually or at least let you play with it in the store.
4. Quiverfull: Inside the Christian Patriarchy Movement
This book is absolutely awesome and scary at the same time. I think everyone, no matter sex, gender or age should read this as some of it may end up affecting you, or if you choose to have them, your children. If you liked the Purity Myth, you would really like this.
5. My Boss Hugo Boss Jeans I bought
These aren’t the exact ones, but they are similar. Mine are a little wider at the bottom than these (kind of the “boy cut”). If you can find a pair of Boss jeans somewhere around you I would highly recommend them. They’re so, so comfy and well-made.
Want: Can has giant dildo?
Jul 1st
I just got a glimpse of this beauty over at SheVibe and have decided I totally need it. The only issue? It’s 2.5″ 2.25″ in diameter, which is bigger than Randy, who weighs in at a nice 2 3/16″.
"Hi, I'm Greta. I will conquer your vagina with my giant awesomeness."
Greta is pretty hefty and apparently not quite as squishy as Vixskin from what I’ve heard, but I still think it needs a home in my vag. </lust>
