Reviews
Review: Tantus G-Force
Mar 14th
If you ask anyone I talk to regularly, they’ll tell you that I have an unhealthy obsession with Tantus. I also got a crazy obsession with the Tantus G-Force in particular and would not stop until I had it. Well, Eden Fantasys decided to be awesome and give me one for video review.
So what is the G-Force? It’s an 11″ long silicone dildo with a slight curve towards the g-spot (or p-spot) and a handle. Yes, it has a handle. For people like me with short-ish arms who like to jack off laying on their backs, this is a life saver. It’s long, it’s flexible and it has a handle to maintain your grip. For those of you unacquainted with Tantus silicone, you should know it’s firmer than most, so even though the G-Force is long and not overly thick – 1 1/4″ – it’s firm enough to provide a decent amount of g-spot stimulation.
Now, I can’t squirt with this toy since it isn’t a hard material like glass or metal, but you may not have the same experience. However, I wouldn’t get the G-Force looking for your first g-spot orgasm or unleashing your hidden ability to squirt – it’s probably not going to happen with this one.
You’ll want to sterilize your G-Force by boiling, spritzing with bleach solution or putting it through a soap-free dishwasher if you’re going to share it, or if you’re going to use it anally and then vaginally. You don’t want to end up with a nasty bacterial infection.
The G-Force is smooth without any texture, so if you’re a texture queen, this isn’t your toy. However, since it’s thin and smooth, it would make the perfect introduction to anal stimulation for both sexes. If you head over to the product page on Eden Fantasys, you can see some reviews of it by men who have used it for prostate stimulation.
Overall I would recommend this to anyone of any gender. I think it’s fabulous!
Want to see more about the G-Force? Head over to the Eden Fantasys product page and take a look at my video review. I compare it to other toys and talk a little more about why I like it.
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Review: Pink Water
Mar 5th
Looking for the perfect water-based lubricant? It’s lube week on Hello Saraid! I’ll compare 4 different water based lubricants to find the best one for everyone. Lube week is sponsored by the fabulous Tickle! This is the last post. I hope you’ve all found at least one you’re interested in.
It’s the last day of lube week and I’ve decided to do Pink Water. I first heard of Pink Water when asking on Twitter about what the best water-based lube is. Three different people told me Pink Water within 3 minutes of me posting the question, so I figured I should give it a shot.
Ingredients: Water, HEC, PEG 45, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Polyquaternium 5, Tetrasodium EDTA, Germall II, Sodium benzoate, Aspartame, Polysorbate 20, Aloe Vera extract, Ginseng extract, Guarana extract, Avena sativa extract, Sodium hydroxide, Propylene glycol.
It’s glycerin free, but still has parabens, so if you’re paraben sensitive this one isn’t for you. It also has aloe and other extracts to soften skin while you use it.
Scent: Pink doesn’t have a detectable scent in the bottle.
Taste: Slightly bitter. This is another one I would suggest not using if oral sex is on the menu. Wait until after oral to use it or pick another one that is oral compatible like this one.
Lasting Time: Pink Water seems to last forever, which I’ve determined is probably from the parabens. It’s not going to last quite as long as silicone, but almost.
Good for Anal? Probably not the best since it’s really thin.
Sticky Factor: No stickiness here! Which is due to the lack of glycerin, so you don’t have to worry about sticking to your partner and making nasty tape-peeling noises.
Additional Information: While it’s not Sliquid, it’s definitely worth a try and it’s also quite a bit cheaper. So if you’re on a budget, this one might work out well for you!
Review: System JO Flavored
Mar 1st
Looking for the perfect water-based lubricant? It’s lube week on Hello Saraid! I’ll compare 4 different water based lubricants to find the best one for everyone. Lube week is sponsored by the fabulous Tickle! Stay tuned for new reviews!
It’s the third day of lube week here on Hello Saraid. Today we have another addition from System JO – System JO Flavored. I opted for the Raspberry version since I figured raspberry flavoring should be easy to not mess up. I mean, if they can master it for nasty things like fluoride, they should be able to do it for something way more awesome like lube.
Ingredients: Propyl paraben, Methyl paraben, Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Glycerine, Purified Water, Natural and Artificial Raspberry Flavor
. . . Okay, so definitely not natural and it contains Glycerin, but I don’t really think this is a lube you would use everyday anyway. If you want something you can use for sex and oral sex both without getting a nasty taste in your mouth this may be your answer. However, if you’re sensitive to glycerin you may want to keep this away from your vagina.
Scent: It smells like raspberry, but the fake kind.
Taste: Same as the scent. If you’re okay with artificial flavor (think raspberry candy or a raspberry snow cone) you should like this just fine. If you apply a thin layer, the taste is not too overpowering.
Lasting Time: This lasts a decently long time, but not as much as the other two lubes I’ve reviewed in lube week so far. I wouldn’t use this if you need something that’s going to last a long time. However, for oral and other “light” activities, it’s perfect.
Good for Anal? Most definitely not. It’s very thin and wouldn’t work well.
Stick Factor: Unfortunately, this one gets sticky. Because glycerin is one of the first ingredients, it gets sticky quickly. So as stating in the Lasting Time section, don’t use this if you need something that is going to last a long time.
Additional Information: System JO Flavored is most definitely a specialized lube, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a good product. If you’re looking for a good deal on a flavored lube, look no further. Also, Tickle offers it in 12 flavors, and at $8 for 5.25 oz. it’s a great deal so you can try more than one flavor.
Review: Sliquid H2O
Feb 25th
Looking for the perfect water-based lubricant? It’s lube week on Hello Saraid! I’ll compare 4 different water based lubricants to find the best one for everyone. Lube week is sponsored by the fabulous Tickle! Stay tuned for new reviews!
It’s day two of lube week and today we have Sliquid H2O! Tickle carries 10 different Sliquid products including all three of their new organic lubes, so get to testing.
Ingredients: Purified Water, Plant Cellulose, Ployquat 007 & DMDM Hydantoin (100% Vegan)
Hm, what’s missing? Oh yeah, parabens and glycerin! That makes this lube great for anyone since there is nothing to irritate or cause yeast infections.
Scent: H2O doesn’t have a specific scent that I can detect, so it would be great for someone who hates that “lube smell” and is looking for something a little less offensive.
Taste: Surpise, surprise! It actually doesn’t taste like anything. Every time I go to taste a lube I probably make the worst face ever since I hate doing it, but this one actually tastes like nothing. I was pleasantly surprised!
Lasting Time: H2O’s only drawback is that it doesn’t last as long as silicone lubes or other water-based lubes with more chemicals. I usually have to reapply at least once during sex or during an extended masturbation session, but usually not more than that. If you’re fine reaching for the bottle in the middle of sex, then it really is worth it to get this one. It wins in every other aspect.
Good for Anal? You could try it, but I personally wouldn’t since it’s rather thin. The plus side is that it won’t irritate you if you use it anally because there are no parabens.
Sticky Factor: H2O will dry up before it will get sticky, which is partly due to the fact that it doesn’t have any glycerin.
Addtional Information: I really, really love Sliquid. All of their products are glycerin and paraben-free, making them safe for everyone to use. Grab up as many Sliquid products as you can, you won’t regret it. Looking for one that will work for anal? Try Sliquid Sassy, it’s awesome.
Review: System JO Agape for Women
Feb 24th
Looking for the perfect water-based lubricant? It’s lube week on Hello Saraid! I’ll compare 4 different water based lubricants to find the best one for everyone. Lube week is sponsored by the fabulous Tickle! Stay tuned for new reviews!
I’ve been looking for the perfect water-based lubricant for what seems like forever. So I figured having a mini-lube week here on the blog would help others out there also looking for the perfect lube. What’s the first lube in this series sponsored by Tickle? System JO Agape for Women.
Since this is the first review, I’ll explain the breakdown. Since I want to cover everything possible about the lube in a concise manner, I’m going to use the following categories: ingredients, scent, taste, lasting time, good for anal, sticky factor and additional information.
Ingredients: Methyl paraben, Propylene glycol, Propyl paraben, Sodium Carboxy methyl cellulose, and purified water.
As you can see, this lube is far from natural, but it also doesn’t contain glycerin, which is great for women who get yeast infections and UTIs easily. If you have a paraben sensitivity this is not for you as there are two kinds of parabens used. If you’ve taken too much chemistry class, you’re probably drawing those compounds in your head – I know I am.
Scent: Agape for Women has a very, very light medical scent. I had to put my nose into the bottle opening to detect it, so it’s not too strong. If you normally have a problem with the scents in lubes, you won’t have any problem with this one.
Taste: While I personally wouldn’t go eating the stuff because of the high amount of parabens, but even if you would you’ll want to keep this away from your mouth. Upon tasting a small drop I found it to be extremely bitter and leave an odd taste in my mouth. I had to go brush my teeth after tasting it for this review. You’ll want to make sure you save using this lube until after any oral activities are done.
Lasting Time: Agape for Women has one of the best lasting times I have encountered in a water-based lubricant. When testing it side by side with Sliquid Silver, Silver only outlasted Agape for Women by around 5 minutes.
Good for Anal? No, it is too thin to be used anally.
Sticky Factor: One of the best things about Agape for Women? It doesn’t ever get sticky. It dries up before it gets sticky, so you don’t have to worry about your Liberator throe or whatever else you lay/sit on sticking to you when you get up.
Additional Information: System JO makes a wide variety of lubes, almost all of which are carried by Tickle. So if you don’t have luck with this one, don’t let it turn you off to the entire brand. As mentioned before, if you have a paraben sensitivity, this one isn’t for you. I would also suggest that even if you don’t have a reaction to parabens vaginally, don’t use this one anally. The mucus membranes in the anal canal are far more sensitive than those in the vagina, so don’t risk it.
Thanks so much to Tickle for letting me review this! Want your own? Click on the banner below and use the code SAVE10 to get your own.
Review: Bwarm Massage Candles
Feb 18th
I decided that I wanted to do a video review of a product that was a little more fun to explain than a silicone dildo, which are the things I usually end up doing. I chose all three scents of the Bswish Bwarm massage candles – rose & patchouli, fig leaf, and amber. All three of them are very different, so I wanted to start out with the scent descriptions of each,
Rose & Patchouli: It smells much like straight rose (think rose essential oil) plus a bit of spice, but honestly, the spiciness doesn’t show up that much so it is pretty much pure rose. However, it’s not strong, so don’t worry about being overpowered by the scent.
Fig Leaf: Fig leaf is probably my favorite of the three. It’s light and fresh – kind of like it smells in the spring after it rains. This one would be the best choice for people with fragrance sensitivities or people who just like fresh scents.
Amber: Amber is the darkest smelling candle. It smells like wood, spice and a little bit of resin. I would recommend this one for people who like deeper scents such as sandalwood, but not someone who is sensitive to fragrance as it’s a strong scent.
So the question is, how do they work? Very well. The wax burns quickly, so you only have to let it burn for 5 minutes or so before there is enough wax melted for a back massage. Obviously if you want to do full body, you’ll need to let it burn quite a bit longer. Soy wax burns at a low temperature, so you don’t have to worry about burning anyone with the wax as you pour it out. Just make sure to let it sit for at least 3 seconds after you blow it out before pouring it on skin to make sure.
The candle holder is made of silicone and therefore is easy to pour from. Also, if you want to make your own candle after the massage candle is gone, you could always melt down any soy wax candle and pour it in the silicone holder, although that might be a bit too much effort – I would probably just buy a new one and find something else to do with the old candle holder.
The oil itself spreads well and isn’t waxy. It also absorbs well into the skin, so you don’t have to go shower after you’ve gotten a massage. Overall I would definitely recommend these candles to anyone who wants to try a new method of massage. My video shows more about each candle.
Head over to EdenFantasys to see my video!
 Massage candle by BSwish
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