Reviews
Review: njoy Pure Plug Medium
Feb 15th
When Pinkcherry.com offered me the Pure Plug to review I was psyched, but also kept waffling on what size to get. Medium or large? I decided on medium even thought the large is not too big because I didn’t want the weight to be an issue. Better safe than sorry. When the Pure Plug arrived I was shocked that it was so. . . little. But then I thought, “Yay, I don’t have to warm up with another plug first.” Which was true and I’ve got to say pretty damn awesome.
First things first – make sure you warm up your plug in your hand for a while or run under hot water for a couple seconds before using it. I made the mistake of thinking it was no big deal and I could use it room temperature – my ass thought otherwise. So just trust me and warm it up, your ass will thank you.
The Specifics
The njoy plug is definitely the nicest designed plug I’ve seen and used thus far. I might even be bold enough to say that it’s the perfect design (*gasp* – I know, big statement there). The head of the plug (for lack of a better term) is only 1 1/4″ diameter, but honestly I’m not sure if I’d want it any bigger since I’d have to put another plug in to warm up for it if it were a bigger size.
The base is probably the greatest thing in the universe. The neck is thin and long, so your plug won’t fall out due to the weight and the handle. . oh the handle <wax poetic> The handle is something out of this world. Firstly, it’s fucking gorgeous with njoy engraved on the end. Secondly, it’s thin, which is awesome because it’s sits perfectly between my cheeks without any kind of irritation or annoying sensations. Thirdly, it’s short, so it doesn’t poke out and give you a tail like another plug I tried so hard to love. </wax poetic>.
Other Rather Awesome Things
It’s so easy to clean! This is one of my favorite points of njoy products. Since they’re stainless steel they require less lube than other toys do and also clean up in a snap. Soap + hot water + scrub scrub scrub = happy clean toy. Just make sure you don’t use anything abrasive when you’re cleaning it. Also, it looks like a giant cufflink, which is never a negative point.
Thanks so much to PinkCherry.com for letting me review the Pure Plug Medium. In Canada and need a Pure Plug? Go to Pinkcherry.ca!
Review: Fleshlight Pink Lady Original
Feb 10th
I’d like to preface this review with the fact that my partner may in fact be the one guy in the world that when asked, “Hey, you want a Fleshlight?” would go, “Eh, they look weird, but whatever you think.” Seriously, most guys I know that live with sex toy reviewers would jump on the chance to get a Fleshlight or any other kind of masturbation sleeves. In this case, I was tired of waiting for him to answer the question with an, “Um, duh. Of course I want one,” and decided that I was just going to get one. When Vibrator.com offered me the chance to get a Fleshlight for review I was overjoyed – and of course my boyfriend continue saying, “Sure” and other similarly not-so-excited things. I decided that maybe once he actually tried it he would change his opinion of the Fleshlight and we could even get more of them. I’ve decided that since this review is going to contain both my opinion and the opinion of my partner, it would be best to break it down into a few sections.
I. The Fleshlight Itself
The Fleshlight I received from Vibrator.com is the Original Pink Lady, which in non-Fleshlight speak means that it has a vagina shaped opening, has a smooth, non-textured inner portion and obviously, it’s pink. If you have someone like my partner who is squeamish about a Fleshlight, I would strongly recommend something familiar like the vaginal opening or the “stealth” opening, which is basically just a hole. Having one like the butt or mouth might scare them off a little bit. However, if you or your partner is totally gung-ho about the Fleshlight, there are a ton of opening options to choose from and also different inner textures.
Good thing about the Fleshlight? If your grandmother comes over unannounced and you’ve forgotten to put away your Fleshlight, she’ll probably not think anything of it at a glance. The sleeves of the Fleshlights are interchangeable, so once you have one Fleshlight you don’t ever have to buy another case. You can simply get the sleeves (which cost a significant amount less) and change them out.
II. My opinion of the Fleshlight
I’ve been pretty excited about Fleshlights ever since I found out they existed, and I don’t even have a penis! So that has to say something. I’ve actually spent hours on the Fleshlight website building my own Fleshlight only to discard it later on. What was I going to use it for? I’m really not sure what appeals to me about the Fleshlight – maybe it’s the fact that it’s squishy, or that it comes in a cool case, or that they just look so damn fun – I’m not quite sure. However, after a tad bit of thought when the Fleshlight got here I figured it out. I could fuck it with a strap-on. Sadly, it wasn’t as fun as I wanted it to be, but I do like touching the outside because it’s soft. However, if you love strap-on sex this may be your dream come true.
III. Cleaning your Fleshlight
Cleaning the Fleshlight is simple, but is a little more specific than the cleaning methods for other toys. Honestly though, I don’t see why people bitch. It’s easy, just let it dry before putting the caps on after you rinse it. If you put it back in wet, it can mold, which not only ruins your Fleshlight, but it’s plain gross. After it’s dry, you can dust it lightly with some cornstarch and shake off the excess to restore the soft, smooth feel. Seriously, do this. It’s sticky otherwise and no fun.
IV. My partner’s opinion
My partner thought it was mediocre. He said it was better than a hand, but not as good as sex or a blowjob. He assured me he wasn’t pre-biased against it and that it really was a 5/10. However, he thinks the idea is interesting and thinks maybe a more stimulating texture would work better. Therefore, we really want to try the Fleshlight STU or something else stimulating like the Tera Patrick Twista.
Overall, the Original Lady wasn’t the one, but I’m looking forward to getting more to have my partner try. Thanks so much to the awesome people at Vibrator.com for sending me the Fleshlight!
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Review: Intimate Organics Relaxing Lemongrass & Coconut Cleansing Gel
Feb 6th
When PinkCherry.com offered me the IO Relaxing Cleansing Gel I was psyched. Why? Because I was sure it was going to smell like the coconut candy I love from Vietnam. I also have a love for lemongrass as my current favorite food scent is a lemongrass curry from the local Vietnamese restaurant.
The morning after I got the gel I headed into the shower with it. Upon opening it I was hit with a really sweet coconut smell with a hint of freshness, which was the work of the lemongrass. Like a candy-herbal infusion. I totally loved the smell. If you’re not fond of sweet smells it may not be for you, but the scent isn’t overly powerful, so those of you with fragrance sensitivities shouldn’t have a problem with this one.
The gel itself is thick, so it won’t fall off your hand before you have a chance to lather it up like some thinner shower gels do. Speaking of lather, it definitely does this really well. I used a drop the size of a nickel for my entire upper body. However, my partner had to use more because his chest hair apparently ate some of it, so the amount you have to use will depend on you.
This is definitely a good refreshing gel and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it if you’re tired of cheap shower gels or just want something a little special. Thanks so much to the great people at Pinkcherry.com for letting me review this! In Canada? Try PinkCherry.ca.
Review: Better Than Chocolate
Feb 1st
When EdenFantasys gave me the opportunity to review the Better Than Chocolate I had mixed feelings. I’ve read some really awesome reviews of the BTC and then some reviews that stated the BTC was a little lacking in power. Nevertheless I decided that I should at least try it for myself and see what the fuss is about, so I accepted the offer.
The Better Than Chocolate is a clitoral stimulator made of TPE by a new company called Nomi Tang. It is controlled with a touch-strip (think like an iPod) and has some variance in vibration levels as well as a few pulsations.
So, let’s cut to the chase here. The BTC is a sex toy meant to get you off, but it fails miserably. I turned on the BTC and was slightly hopeful and as level of vibration seemed okay for a low level. . . then I found out it was the highest level. Yep, it starts out at the top.
Okay, so it’s not too strong, that means it would be great for foreplay right? Nope. It’s just damn annoying. It’s not high enough to get you off, but not nice enough to use for foreplay. It’s not good enough to use as a warm-up for a long masturbation session either since it frustrates me more than gets me ready for more.
The Better Than Chocolate is waterproof, but I haven’t tried it underwater as I have no bathtub. I did however use it in the shower, which was not a problem as the battery pack stayed dry, however, the power was still really disappointing. After a few minutes I got out of the shower and went for my trusty Eroscillator to finish me off since the BTC could not. The touch strip is set to lock when it senses water, but since shower water is constantly moving it kept constantly changing my setting, which was beyond annoying.
Unless you’re incredibly, incredibly sensitive I would pass this one up. I’m giving it a one on “vroom” even though Eden Fantasys defines a one as “Very mild, extremely low level of vibration, great for newbies, foreplay and extra sensitive areas.” I would redefine that as, “Barely good for anything unless you’re really, really sensitive.” As mentioned above, this is definitely not worthy of being a foreplay toy.
I’m giving it two stars since I think the design showed some effort even though the touch-slide turned out to be more annoying than helpful and the overall shape is a little clunky. Unless you really want to spend way too much money ($80) on a toy that’s only going to sit on your dresser and look pretty invest in something more useful like the Fun Factory LayaSpot (for around $47) which I’ve had for way over a year and it still works great.
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Review: Close2You Sinfonia
Jan 26th
Close2You is a new German brand that bases a lot of its designs and names on things in music. And honestly, if you can get past the really ridiculous name, they seem to have quality toys.
I chose to get the Sinfonia, which is marketed as a g-spot vibrator, but probably the oddest looking g-spot vibrator I’ve ever seen. Therefore, I was really skeptical about whether or not it would actually work for me. However, I was pleasantly surprised that the Sinfonia is not a complete failure as a vibrator.
Firstly, I should mention the Sinfonia is silicone. The silicone is soft, supple and velvety – a lot like another German company, Fun Factory. Even the plastic of the battery cap is velvet coted so the entire toy feels smooth. Because of this you should use only water-based lube with the toy so it doesn’t erode. Also, since it has plastic and mechanical parts you can’t boil it. If you feel the need to sterilize it, wipe it down with a 1 part bleach, 9 parts water solution and rinse clean.
Performance:
The Sinfonia definitely has a lot more positives than negatives. First of all, it’s tapered shape makes it ideal for someone who doesn’t have much experience with penetration or just for warming up. It also makes an ideal clitoral stimulator as the vibrations in the tip are very pinpoint.
G-spot stimulation is possible, but it doesn’t provide the kind of pressure I need to squirt. It’s more or less just a light brushing of the g-spot, which feels really nice. I was worried that because of the shape it was going to poke my g-spot into submission, but the silicone is soft enough that poking wasn’t a problem.
The functions are pretty fucking cool. At least they’re different than the normal pulsating and vibrating settings of most vibrators. Some of them are a little erratic because they’re trying to be so different, but I assume there’s a person out there who would like all of them.
The controls are easy to push, but aren’t something you’re going to brush over and change without meaning to. There is an on/off and then another button that cycles through all the patterns. It’s pretty much as basic as controls can get while still having different functions.
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While I’m not worshiping the Sinfonia at the alter, it’s definitely not a bad vibrator. It also comes with a nice box and a lot of extras like lube, a toy cleaning wipe, a pouch, product manual and a silicone cock ring. If you’re looking for something with a different shape you could always give the Sinfonia a try. It has quite a few redeeming qualities, but don’t look for it to give you your next g-spot orgasm.
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Review: Intimate Organics Cocoa Bean & Goji Berry Aromatherapy Massage Oil
Jan 24th
Intimate Organics is a company I’ve had a love-hate relationship with even before trying out any of their products. I loved the fact that they have scents that are unusual – like cocoa bean & goji berry instead of the regular vanilla or cinnamon – but hated the fact that they called themselves “organic” when the only organic ingredients in their products are the essential oils. However, I can get past that since I’m not consuming the massage oil. So when PinkCherry.com offered me the chance to review some I grabbed it up with glee.
I know some people think as we get older our preference in smells is supposed to mature, but I still like anything that smells like candy and the IO massage oil definitely does. I had a preview of what the scent was going to smell like as I received the matching body soufflé from the lovely Wilhelmina Wang the day before, so I already knew I was going to love it. You know the raspberry hot chocolate mix you liked when you were a kid? It smells exactly like that, which is beyond awesome.
But obviously you don’t just want to sit around smelling the stuff, so I’ll tell you how it works. How does it work in a nutshell? Amazingly well. The main three oils it’s made up of are sweet almond oil, sunflower oil and coconut oil, all of which have great moisturizing properties and absorb into the skin well. This does mean that your skin or the skin of whoever is receiving the massage won’t feel as slippery as it would with different, less absorbent oils, but it will be slick enough to provide some glide.
For a short, 10 minute massage I used about 1/2 a teaspoon on my partner’s back. It absorbed after that, so if you’re wanting to do a longer massage I would suggest reapplying when it starts to absorb too much. If you just dump a ton on the person to start with it will be messy, so start with around a 1/2 teaspoon and build from there. It’s better to use less rather than more since you want the bottle to last as long as possible.
Overall, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this product to anyone who likes sweet smells and wonderfully moisturized skin. It’s a little pricey, but in my opinion it’s totally worth the extra couple of dollars for a sweet smelling luxurious massage.
Thank you so much to the wonderful people at PinkCherry.com for letting me review this massage oil. Are you in Canada and still want to order some? Go to PinkCherry.ca!
