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Today’s review is courtesy of the great sex positive company Babeland. It’s of another rechargable clitoral stimulator/rechargeable vibrator the B Curious.

As we know, I love the option of having rechargeable vibrators, because not only is it less annoying than having to find random batteries at the last minute when your batteries in your vibe die in the middle of sex, but also because they are easier to travel with and are far more sustainable. 

However, the problem with many of the rechargeable vibrators is that they are pretty expensive — many of them break the $100 price point. Are they worth it? Mostly yes, especially the Lelo line. On the other hand, lots of people cannot afford to stop $150 on a single toy, so I really was excited when this toy came out, as its price point is under $75, yet is still rechargeable. Love it!

Regarding the color choice that they went with (there are not color OPTIONS, there is only the one that it comes with), I love the black, but dislike the pink. Is anyone surprised?

Charging it was easy, and it actually packs a decent amount of vibration for its size and weight. It was actually WAY lighter than it looked — I’m used to more heavy/hefty vibes, so it took some time to get used to. However, for the price and size, I was actually pretty impressed. It’s very similarly shaped to the Fun Factory Layaspot (a GREAT first timer’s vibe), but unlike the Layaspot, it is rechargeable and a bit more light weight.

It’s much better (as far as shape) for use on yourself than trying to hold and use on others — it’s shaped oddly for that, and is hard to hold if you’re trying to put it on a partner. Can you make it work, yes, but it’s not ideal.

I think that this is a great first time vibrator, or even a first time rechargeable vibrator for someone who likes the Layaspot and wants it to be more sustainable, or for someone who wants the Lelo siri, but can’t yet afford it.

Click here to get your own B Curious Vibrator at Babeland.

-Essin’ Em

So, taking a break from the more traditional sex toys like vibrators and the like, I thought I’d get me a set of the newest Lelo pleasure objects; the Lelo Boa Pleasure ties. Of course, although they come in many colors, I went for black.

They are made out of this beautiful satin (or satin like) material, and have D-rings (like those nylon webbing belts that you used to love), and then apparently little “pearl sacks” on the end to provide weight. As far as how they looked, they certainly looked beautiful, luxurious, and like some naughty fun. They came in a more traditional Lelo box, which was great for arriving, but I had a hell of a time getting them to fit BACK in the box. I wound up storing them in one of my collection of sex toy storage boxes, for ease of storage.

Now…I’m sorry to say it, but as far as practical use, these sucked. Period. I mean, you don’t want to tie knots in the fabric, because then they are hard to get out, or if you can get them out, they leave kinks in the nice fabric (and not the hot and sexy kind). Sooo…once you get someone’s wrist or ankle in them, pull the fabric through the D-ring…you know have someone’s limb secured, but no way to actually secure it to anything else. And the pearl sacks (which are just an odd concept to begin with) don’t actually provide more than a few ounces of weight, so I’m not sure what they are supposed to weight/hold down/counter balance. I wasn’t impressed, to be honest. I think we tried using them 2 or 3 times, and just gave up. It was much easier to use cuffs and ties that were actually meant to be used, instead of designed for look and not for action.

Instead, I’d recommend these sexy cuffs with under bed restraint system if you’re really looking to tie someone up, or even just this cheap cotton black Japanese rope for a little bondage action.

Nice try Lelo — these ties look beautiful and elegant, but honestly, just don’t cut it for more than sittin’ pretty. Stick with your amazing vibrators — you have yet to go wrong there!

-Essin’ Em

As you may remember, earlier this year, I reviewed the Ophoria Beyond 1 vibrator/dildo like toy. I liked it, but I had some problems with it, most notably that while I love love loved the shape of it, when I was using it either on myself or a partner, the bloody thing would go slipping and sliding. Any lube (which I put down as a must have) made it impossible to grip.

And so, I am excited to tell you that I have now gotten to try the Ophoia Beyond 3 Dildo, which is pretty much exactly the same shape, just without the vibrations. And guess what? It ROCKS. I love that it has a little loop/handle like thing at the end…it doesn’t matter how ridiculously lubricated my fingers get — I can still hold on to it like a bucking bronco.

My Beyond 3 was red. Beautiful. The options for this dildo? Red and black, my two favorite colors, making it hard to decide. It was so nice not to have to choose between pink and “whatever the other option” is. Thanks Ophoria for providing diversity in dildo colors!

The shape of the toy, as mentioned before? AWESOME. I love using it on myself, and when I use it on my partner, I can angle it so that not only is it penetrative, but that it hits alllll the good bits on the way out. Score.

I like the matte silicone (similar to what Fun Factory uses, although not exactly the same), as with lube, it doesn’t drag, but isn’t toooo slick, like I’ve had in some toys. The handle is beyond brilliant, although I wish they’d made it just slightly bigger, in order for me to be able to fit two fingers. One and a half just does not cut it.

Like all Ophoria toys, it’s 100% medical grade silicone. You know the drill; soap and water by day, 10% bleach/dishwasher/3-5 minutes in boiling water to sterilize it. Keep it away from other silicone (toys and lubes). Take good care of it, and it’ll take good care of you…oh will it.

Not my absolute favorite dildo (not harness compatible) or g-spot toy, but definitely makes the top five list for each. Four strong stars, that may eventually lean towards being five as I get to use it more and more. Bonus points for gift-friendly packaging.

Want your own? Click here to get a Beyond 3 Dildo for yourself (or lover!)

-Essin’ Em

Ok vampires, you may have met your match. Behold:

Not really, but I think it’s still a great idea. What is it? Well, Tantus made a new sex toy called the Vamp. It’s basically a 100% silicone dildo. What makes it vampire like?

First of all, it’s a much harder silicone than many of their toys. It feels quite firm, like the alabaster like penis possessed by a certain vampire written about by a certain member of the LDS church.

But it gets better, and even more Edwardian, if you will; if you take it out in the the sunlight, it sparkles. I’m not even kidding. Full on sparkly goodness, just like E.C. Does it sparkle under regular light? Not at all, which kind of makes it even more awesome.

Third thing to make this a vamp-tastic sex toy, almost Cullen-esque? You can freeze it, to make it cold, just like Edwards naughty bits.

Now, can you free any silicone dildo? Yes. But the rest of them aren’t as firm, and they certainly don’t sparkle in the sunlight, making this really a unique item in the Vampire Sex Toy craze (think I’m crazy? Have you seen the vampire fleshlight? Yeah – it’s called the Succu Dry).

What about what I thought of it? Well, I liked the suction cup like base, that seemed to work pretty well on the side of the bathtub until I wanted to take a picture of it, and then of course, it wouldn’t stick, not for love nor money. Le sigh.

I like the silliness around it. I LOVE sex toys with stories behind them. However, I wasn’t that impressed with the actual toy itself. It’s fairly true to penis shape (which is good — Tantus hasn’t had a ton of realistic cocks before, so I’m happy they did it with this one), which my own body parts don’t happen to be a fan of. And the silicone? A little bit too stiff for my own personal taste. It didn’t really hit the G-spot, which is pretty important to me, and so I was kind of let down by the actual use.

However, I am a sex toy collector, and actually have tons of unopened toys that I’ve collected just because they’re cute (like the whole “I Rub My…” line — I just need the penguin and the fishie, and my life will be complete!). I totally will be boiling the Vamp, and putting it out on display, like the amazing Vampire Parody Penis that it truly is. It’s a MUST HAVE for any serious vampire or sex toy collector.

As a side note, some other reviewers have love love loved this toy. I didn’t. Please make sure you read lots of reviews before you decide whether it is or isn’t worth it, as opinions vary.

-Essin’ Em

Toy was given to me, for free, in exchange for an honest (and pervy) review. Ta-da!

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e[lust] #19

Editor

Scarlet Lotus St. Syr

Editor’s Pick

• Cobra Libre by Dr. Ruthie

While I’ve seen a lot of great men’s masturbation toys, it’s become clear that, largely, they fall into two categories: full-penis-length stroking sleeves meant to enhance the usual jacking-off motions, or anal toys meant for prostate stimulation. That’s why the arrival of the Cobra Libre, Fun Factory’s new vibrating men’s toy meant for relaxing, luxuriating stimulation to the glans (the penis head) was extra exciting for me.

On to the reviews…

Vibrators

• Glo-Glo A Go-Go Flicker Tip by Sammi
• Blush Pussycat Vibrating Strapless Thong by Evil Poptart
• Neon Luv Touch by buzzvibe
• Mini Wanachi by Mistress Kay
• Calypso 2 by Sammi
• Calypso 2 by Mistress Arabella
• Waterproof Clitoral Hummer by Jane Blow
• Sex A-Peel by Mistress Arabella
• The C-Spot by Lucid Obsession
• Metallic Water Shimmer by Sammi
• Throbbing Hearts by Mistress Arabella
• Fun Factory Ellove by Dangerous Lilly
• Couture Collection Amante by Kynky Kytty

Dildos

• Rose G-spotter by Kate

Anal Toys

• Fun Factory Wanda by True Pleasures
• Tantus Big Flirt by Mistress Arabella
• Deluxe Anal Douche by Red Vinyl Kitty
• Tantus Protouch Plug by Elodie
• Jollies Luna by Mistress Arabella
• Tantus Cody by ScottA

Toys for Cocks

• Tunnel of Love by Elodie
• Tunnel of Love by Femenina Deliciosa
• Cobra Libre by Dr. Ruthie
• Senso Cock Rings by Pretty Power Tools

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

• Sliquid Organics Stimulating O Gel by Essin’ Em
• Fancy Me Sampler Kit by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew
• Hot Pants Rocket Balm & Flower Balm by Marilyn
• System Jo Sweet Pomegranate by Femenina Deliciosa

BDSM/Fetish

• Liberator DeLashe by Mistress Kay
• Clover Clamps by Kate
• Pinwheel by Sammi
• Sportsheets Bondage Bar by Elodie
• LELO Etherea Silk Cuffs by Mistress Kay
• The Emperor by Mistress Arabella

Adult Books/Games

• Oral Sex 101 by Mistress Kay
• Multi Orgasmic Man by Jessie Beth
• 52 Weeks of Naughty Nights by Dylan
• Moregasm by Jessie Beth
• Best of the Best Women’s Erotica 2 by Dr Ruthie

Adult DVDs & Porn

• Performers of the Year – Sasha Grey by The Porn Librarian
• Exchange Student by FrzKey
• Tristan Taormino’s Rough Sex 2 by J.D. Bauchery
• Pantyhose by The Porn Librarian
• Resurrection of Eve by FrzKey

Storage

• Large Lockable Vibrator Case by Mistress Kay

Miscellaneous

• My Toy Cleaner by buzzvibe
• Tantus Suction Cup by Mystress Lady Evyl
• Trojan Fire & Ice Condoms by Jessie Beth
• Big Joe by Mystress Lady Evyl
• Semenex by Evil Poptart
• A Chap’s Stick by Marilyn

This, my dear readers, is my newest sex toy. It’s a glass dildo by Ruby Glass, also known…as the VORTEX glass dildo. I just really like saying Vortex. Particularly as Q and I are headed to Sedona today, and they are all about these magical vortexes that they have there which are also known as lay lines that come together, and do magical things.

Is this a magical vortex? Well, let’s get the stats first. It, like most (if not all) glass dildos is made of glass. Not, say, the type of glad you’d drink from, or even a window pane, but some pretty hard core glass. I’ve only ever once broken a glass dildo, and it fell from the top of a dresser onto a cement floor— only one small piece broke off. Ergo, they are pretty hardy, and vagina (and butt, if they have flanged bases, like this one) friendly. The Vortex was no exception. A nice thing about glass toys is that they’re compatible with water-based lube (like all toys), but also silicone lube, which I love, and most toys can’t deal with.

As far as packaging, I was NOT impressed with the bag it came in. Most glass toys come in luxurious velvet bags, some of which are plush, but even if not, they are just nice velour and good for storing the toys so they don’t clink and chip. Sadly, the Vortex came in a weird bag that felt almost like felted plastic, or something like that. I was very much underwhelmed.

As far as cleaning glass, you can always wipe it down with soap and warm water, but it’s 100% sterilizable; you can boil it (3-5 minutes), run it through the dishwasher (top shelf) or wipe it down with a 10% bleach solution. Perfect for sharing with friends, or using both anally AND vaginally.

Let’s talk toy: the Vortex is very very pretty. It’s clear glass interspersed with black, white and green lines. I could have done without the green, but even so, it’s a beautiful glass dildo, hands down. Its design isn’t bad at all; it feels quite good sliding in and out. I was hoping for a little more G-spot action from the shape, but I didn’t really get what I was looking for. On the other hand, it just felt really good, smooth, and it has a base, so I’m pretty sure it would feel good for anal stimulation and play as well.

I love glass toys; putting them in ice water to cool them down, or warm water, to heat them up. I love how they feel sliding in and out, and how beautiful they truly are. I wish the Vortex had been a bit more G-spot magical for me, and had come with a nice pouch, but that aside, it’s a pretty rocking toy. 3.5 stars (out of 5) from me.

All in all, this is a pretty good beginner or middle of the road glass toy, and definitely a beautiful one. Click here to get your very own Vortex glass dildo. Thanks SexToy.com!

-Essin’ Em

I haven’t gotten to review a harness in a while, so I have to thank the lovely feminist sex toy store (in Canada) Trinity Romance for this chance to review the Velvet Vibrating Corsette Harness.

As far as harnesses go, I love love love my Spareparts Joque harness. There is nothing quite like it. However, as has often been pointed out to me, even my custom made leopard print one is not quite as femme-y as some would like. Ergo, I have endevoured to finding a fat-girl-friendly, femme-tastic, dual strap harness.

This one is pretty damn close. The promo pictures show the harness making your ass look pretty good, and in real life, it comes pretty close. Here is a picture of me in the harness, with my ass nicely framed (thanks Q for taking the photo!)

Ok. So ass looks good. Check. Plus size friendly? The straps fit up to a 60″ waist. This meant that even as a big girl, I had a LOT of extra strappage going on. A lot. To the point where I might cut them, and burn the ends so they don’t get in the way as much. So big girl fit-able? Hell yes.

Now, I have the black one, but this also comes in purple, if you’re like me and like to coordinate. It also comes with a vibrating bullet that fits in a pocket in the front and THREE adjustable O-rings. I really appreciated that; most adjustable O-ring harnesses don’t actually come with other O-rings for you to switch out.

The vibe? Meh. I could have don’t without it. Didn’t have much oomph to it, and like most small bullet vibes, it dies quickly, and has expensive batteries to replace. However, if you have a smaller rechargable vibe, like the Lelo Mia, you can use that in the same place, which is nice.

The harness looked pretty damn good on me, and fit quite comfortably, and I loved the tie-up in the back. My one issue with it is that if you choose to use a bigger cock, either thick or long, it’s going to be heavy, and honestly, this harness is not meant for heavier cocks. The velvet and stretchy rubber O-rings just don’t provide enough support. This means you might end up with a bit of a limp dick, or even worse, your cock popping out into your partner. I’m awkward, yes, but that earns a total awkward calamari from me.  Also, because the front part is solid (unlike the Joque, or the Sportsheet Bare as You Dare), you cannot use it to support toys like the Feeldoe, Nexus and Share.

All in all, this is a great, sexy harness, that fits people of all sizes, is an awesome vegan harness, a bit femme-y, and with adjustable O-rings. If you’re looking for a first time, or occasional use harness, this would be perfect. On the other hand, if you’re rocking the cock (femme cock or otherwise) on a regular basis, I’d suggest something a bit more sturdy!

Thanks to Trinity Romance for this lovely harness. If you live in B.C., Canada, tell them to bring me in for a class — I’d LOVE to teach there!

-Essin’ Em

What do we have here? Its a vibrator that is a little different than what you’d expect. It’s a vibrator that is a little off the beaten path. No, it’s not Jaws vibrator, and an Abominable Snowman vibe. It’s just not quite your run of the mill vibrator.

What makes this vibe so incredibly different? Well how about that it is made of ice. Yep, you heard me, MADE OF ICE. Is that not cool or crazy or ridiculous or awesome or all the the aforementioned? What toy is this that I’m talking about? Why, its the Ice Vibe by Touche. The body of the toy is 100% medical grade silicone, the freezing cup is plastic, it comes with a little traditional bullet vibrator, and of  course, the actual part that winds up vibrating  is made of ice. I think this is the perfect toy to use in the summer to cool down when your love life is getting a bit heated up. I put more thoughts into the video about the ice vibe. Check out my video review.

As usual, a big thank you to Fascinations for the toy in exchange for a review, as well as video guy Matt who made the awesome video. The video is a bit old, but is never seen before, and now that it’s summer, what better time to share the Ice Vibe with you, right?

-Essin’ Em

I love vibrators. I love rechargable vibrators. Ergo, when I was given the offer from a certain sex toy store to review the Bsoft Rechargable Vibrator (in return for a review), I most definitely took them up on their offer.

Looks wise, it’s a pretty nice, aero-dynamic, streamlined toy. This is good. It’s also very light weight. Now, some people prefer their toys to be light weight, but I actually find it to be a bit unerving, and often times the sign of a not-so-good toy. I went in a bit of a sceptic, as all sex toy reviewers should (unless you’re buying an Njoy or a Lelo – no skeptism needed).

It’s an ok toy. Not bad, by any means. It’s made of a hard plastic, so it’s phthalate free/body friendly, and can be washed with antibacterial soap and warm water. However, note that it is not, in fact, sterilizable, and so should be a one vulva/one person toy. Because it’s plastic and not silicone, you can use either water based lube or silicone based lube with it, depending on your personal preference.

Charging was fairly easy, and I really do appreciate that they didn’t go totally overboard with the packaging. The box is small, just like the toy.

The problem was the toy itself. Well, I shouldn’t say problem. It’s a decent toy, especially for its price range. It’s hard to find a decent rechargable toy that is body friendly for under $70, and this one certainly is all of that. However, there just wasn’t much power or oomp behind it, and that’s a pretty important part of vibrators for me is something that can really provide power when needed, and be a lower level for Q as needed.

So as a beginner toy, yes, or one for someone that likes light stimulation, this is good. For anyone who has experience with vibes, it might come off a bit iffy or weak, and I’d suggest something with a little more power to it.

Want one of your own? Click here to get YOUR very own Bsoft Rechargable Vibrator!

-Essin’ Em

This toy is quite new and quite different than your average version 2.0 double dildo (think the Share by Fun Factory, or the Feeldoe by Tantus). Why? Because it has adjustable angles, using a little silicone piece to change things up.

Like the other toys in this overarching category, it’s 100% silicone, meaning you can clean it with soap and water, or sterilize it with a 10% bleach solution, dishwashing it (top shelf, no soap), or boiling it 3-5 minutes. However, litter crevices make it a bit harder to clean than some of its counter parts. Only use water based lube please!

For the most part, I was pretty impressed with the Mantric Sysil Double-Dildo like toy, and even made you a shiny video review for you to learn a little more about it, see it in action, etc. Check it out:

Thanks again to Matt and Fascinations for the video action and toy-ness.

Click here to get your own Sysil Mantric and begin the angling action!

-Essin’ Em