Posts tagged vibrator
Review: The Cone
May 5th
The Cone is one of those toys that I’ve stared at for a couple years, thought it looked interesting and then decided I would never use it, so it just got shoved to the bottom of my wishlist. My interest peaked once again however, when I realized it was offered in black. The idea of a big pink cone was almost too comical, but a big black cone? Why not? So Tickle sent it on over.
Honestly, I was confused about how to use it. I don’t hump things – I just don’t. Ever. So I had to figure out another way to make it work. Firstly, I don’t want to ramble, so I’m going to make lists of the awesome and the not so awesome. There are a lot of things to like about the Cone, but it definitely could have its drawbacks for many people. This toy also is highly dependent on how you like to masturbate. If you’re not a fan of vaginal penetration and you would rather rub up against something (such as pillows, only better), this is your toy. If you like vaginal penetration and are less of a “humper,” this may annoy you.
Things that are awesome about the Cone:
- It doesn’t look like a typical sex toy.
- It has really unique vibration patterns.
- It’s strong as all get out.
- It’s really easy to clean.
Things that are not so hot about the Cone:
- It’s really difficult to figure how to best use it.
- It doesn’t work well in all the recommended positions.
- The pointy end can be stabby if you put a lot of weight on it.
So what’s the verdict? I think the Cone is great, if you can figure out how to use it and don’t mind it blocking vaginal access from most positions. If you’re having sex in a doggie-style position or variant, you can have some vaginal access, although you really have to play with the angle to get the depth of penetration you want while keeping your clit aligned with the point at the top of the Cone.
This also presented a problem as the angle I had to be at caused my partner to put a lot of his weight (he weighs around 175) on me and it caused my pubic bone to grind against the top of the Cone. Less than pleasant. I thought about trying some of the positions listed, but honestly most of them just seem awkward. One of the only ones that is practical is the sitting on-the-Cone-while-giving-a-blowjob position.
For cleaning I just wipe it off since you obviously can’t submerse it well without killing it. I just have mind sitting in a drawer, but if you’re concerned about lint (I just wipe it before using) keep it in a plastic bag.
Overall, get the Cone if you want something new, but if you’re not willing to experiment I would pass this one up. It takes some work figuring out the best way to use it.
Thanks so much to Tickle for letting me review the Cone!
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.
Overall:
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: LELO Ina
Jan 22nd
Since the release of the LELO Ina there has been an overload of posts, tweets and forum posts of people professing their need for Ina. I was lucky enough that my first review for the wonderful PleasureGalaxie.com gets to be of Ina. For those of you not in the know, Ina is LELO’s first dual-stimulation vibrator. It’s silicone, rechargeable, and comes in the best colors I have ever seen in a sex toy – bright purple, lime green or orange. I chose orange.
You probably want to know how the toy actually works, and considering it’s been reviewed to death already I’m going to be honest and short. I don’t want to ramble about packaging and repeat the same thing you’ve already read twenty times.
To start out, it’s definitely cool looking – my boyfriend, who is obsessed with modern furniture, thinks it would make a good art piece to put on the wall – I’m not inclined to disagree with that. But the thing is, after the design the positives start a downward slope. Sure, it’s reasonably strong, but if I only wanted a strong vibe I’d go for something cheaper like a bullet. It has patterns, but so do other things that cost a fraction of the price.
It does hit my g-spot reasonably well, but it’s not anything like I need to have a g-spot orgasm. If you like some light brushing of your g-spot, this will do it, but if you need pressure then you need to look elsewhere. It doesn’t have the rotating pearls that some rabbits have, but I really don’t miss them since most of them jam with clenching anyway. However, if you like them you may not like the Ina as the stimulation of the vaginal opening is minimal.
But what’s my main pet peeve with this thing? The clit sitmulator is ROCK. HARD. As in, it doesn’t move. When you try to place it over your clit it slides off to the side and grinds into your pelvic bones, which might be the most annoying thing ever. This also impedes your ability to thrust with Ina since thrusting will cause the clit stimulator to slip to the side constantly. Thrusting is close to impossible unless you want the clit stimulator to slip and clamp on your bones. No thanks.
A couple of reviewers have mentioned they like the pressure, but I fail to see how you can like the pressure if the pressure doesn’t even reach your clit. I realize this is based on personal anatomy, so maybe they really do like the pressure, but let me tell you – it’s not going to fit everyone. If LELO would have made the clit attachment flexible the entire tone of this review would change.
The vibration patterns are interesting at least. There is one in particular that alternates pulsation between the shaft and the clit stimulator which is especially nice (that is if I can get it to stay on my clit). There are also some rollercoaster patterns, pulsations, and a number of levels of steady vibration. It definitely has variety, but in the end that variety doesn’t change the rigidity of the clitoral stimulator.
So what’s the verdict on the Ina? Is it worth the high price? I’ll let you decide.
The great: well-designed, great color variety, strong vibrations, variety of vibration patterns
The not-so-hot: The clit stimulator is stiff to the point I thought it might break off during use, there is a slight smell right out of the package, the buttons are not very sensitive, the shaft is also rock hard.
Thanks, so much to PleasureGalaxie.com for letting me review the Ina. Want to get Ina or something else? Use the code SARAID15 for 15% off!
Review: LELO Mia
Aug 23rd
So I’m a geek. I like flash drives, looking around thinkgeek.com, reading linguistics books for fun and talking to my boyfriend about phonology. Therefore, when I got the Mia from Edenfantasys I was ultra excited that it charges in my computer’s USB port.
Mia is made of ABS plastic and silicone; therefore she’s body safe and easily cleaned. However, this also means that Mia should never be used with silicone lube as it could damage her nice silicone parts. Cleaning Mia is really simple. I would recommend you clean her with toy wipes of use a slightly moist cloth to clean and rinse her, since she’s not waterproof or splashproof. As long as you’re careful your Mia should be just fine.
Mia arrived at my door when I was in the shower, so my boyfriend brought in the package and put her on the bed. I got out and danced around like a little kid on Christmas quickly opening up the Mia. I was impressed with LELO’s sleek and elegant packaging, and absolutely loved that the outside of the box was the same color as my new deep pink/purple Mia. Since Mia is my second toy from LELO I knew what to expect, but was wowed nevertheless.
I opened up Mia’s packaging to reveal a small vibrator the size of a large lipstick tube or a regular tube of mascara. Along with Mia come the standard things from LELO such as a 1 year warranty, a user manual (I suggest you read it quickly before playing with Mia) and a satin drawstring pouch. Since Mia is USB chargeable, LELO also includes a USB extender if you have a hard to reach USB port, but I just plug my Mia straight into my laptop.
Unfortunately, as with all LELO vibrators, the Mia needs to be charged for 2 hours before use. So I went to the store and got some things I needed while I waited for her to finish charging. Mia, as stated my LELO, should never be left to charge for over 24 hours. When I got back from the store I put Mia to work. My boyfriend had some things to do, so I lied down on the bed and started playing with Mia by myself.
Before I get into details about what she feels like, I should tell you that Mia has quite a few functions. She has various levels of continuous vibration and also 3 different pulsating settings. To go through the settings, you only have to press the + and – buttons on her, which makes Mia a great first time vibe for anyone. The highest setting of continuous vibration is my favorite and packs quite a punch. It’s not jet engine powered, but it’s definitely enough to get you there in around 5 minutes. The pulsating functions on Mia are superior to my other pulsating vibe, as the pattern goes between low vibrations and a high vibration, instead of cutting out all the way between pulses. Basically, Mia does – BZZbzzBZZbzz – instead of other vibes which pulsate as follows: BZZ…BZZ… If you hate when you vibes cut out during pulsation, Mia is for you.
Now, onto what she feels like. Mia was able to get me to orgasm rather quickly once I set my mind to it. Her vibrations are more surface-oriented, like a bullet vibe, rather than deeper like some insertable vibes are when used on the clitoris. However, she feels great and since the surface area of the end of Mia is so small, her vibrations are more pinpointed than larger vibes. As I was using Mia my boyfriend came into the room and wanted to get in on the action. We quickly found out that Mia is absolutely wonderful for partner sex! She’s small enough to not get in the way during most all positions – we tried her out in about 7 or 8 – and her vibrations are strong enough that they can be felt inside the vagina. My boyfriend said he was shocked at first by the intensity, but really liked the feeling of fucking a vibrating vagina. It was great for me as well since I love penetration along with clitoral stimulation.
The only thing I would change about Mia is I would make her a little stronger, but for the size, as I said, she does pack a punch and is enough to get you off. Overall, I’m very happy with the Mia and would recommend her to anybody! She’s definitely staying in the front of my toy drawer from now on.
You can get your own Mia at Edenfantasys!
