Monthly Archives: August 2011

Invite Liquid Silk to Your Next Romp!

By Mistress Arabella

Love the feel of silicone lube, but want to protect your silicone sex toys? Are you a water-based fan, but allergic to glycerin or just prefer to avoid it in your personal lubricant products? Liquid Silk is for you! Thanks to Trystology for sending me this lube to review.

It’s a creamy blend that feels as luscious between your legs as it does on your fingers. Though it’s white in the bottle, it turns clear upon application, so no worries there. Liquid Silk wasn’t cold upon application, like so many of the lubes I’ve tried. Instead, it was soft against my tender bits and gave me that perfect glide.

I used it first when I wasn’t really “in the mood” and found out quickly that Liquid Silk must have some kind of superpower. It gets me there. No matter if I was jilling off at a leisurely pace, or furiously fucking myself, my orgasms were multiplied in quantity and quality. Holy… yes, please! Its formula accentuates touch and makes me oh-so-sensitive in all the right ways. But it’s not so slippery that your toys will slip right out of your hand, or pop out of you once you get them inserted. On that note, it’s great for strap-ons and real cocks, too.

Sex and friction don’t wear this lube out. Liquid Silk is long-lasting and just a little dab gives you generous use without re-application needed. If you’re into super sexxions, you may need to reapply around the hour mark, just to keep things nice and juicy.

I love that it’s condom-safe and glycerin-free, and that it doesn’t get tacky or sticky like most water-based lubes on the market. Liquid Silk stayed wet and… well, silky, throughout my playtime.

It’s easy to wash off of toys or skin with warm water and mild soap, making clean-up a piece of cake. However, take note, lovelies: Liquid Silk is not to be eaten! I don’t think anything terrible will happen to you, but it will be sour and icky on your tongue. Taste something else, if you must, just don’t put this stuff in your mouth!

If I could improved Liquid Silk, I’d make a palatable, edible version. Then again, part of the reason I like it is that it’s not going to give you yeast infections! Hooray for them to avoid the commonly used lubricant ingredients that most often promote yeast growth. To keep my body healthy and happy, I’ll gladly sacrifice the fake candy flavoring any day.

The 50 ml bottle is tiny enough to tuck nicely into your purse for some sexpionage, while the 250 ml pump-top bottle makes a great bedside table staple!

Again, if you’re tired of the same old routine where water-based lube is concerned, and need to avoid silicone because of toy-compatibility, check out Liquid Silk. It’s one of the best hybrid lubes that I’ve had the pleasure of trying out.

You can get your own at Trystology.  Make sure to check out their other wonderful, body-friendly products, too!

Jimmyjane Form 4: How do I love thee?

By Joan Price

I have a new lover. He teased me in the shower, and then I took him to bed with me and had my way with him. His name is Jimmyjane Form 4, but I’ll call him Frankie because his full name sounds too formal and boring, and he’s anything but boring. He’s a luxury vibrator, and I think I’m in love. Thank you, Trystology, for introducing us!

What do I love about Frankie? His vibrations are strong, and just the type I like: throbbing and rumbly  rather than buzzy. The shape, which looks rather odd, is a lovely fit lengthwise against the whole vulva, with the business end (the smaller end which houses the motor) covering the clitoris and the rest of the vibrator pressed down for extra stimulation. At least that’s my favorite way to use it.

If you prefer, the smaller end can be inserted to stimulate the G-spot. I’m enjoying Frankie so much externally that I haven’t wanted to switch. It’s about 1.5″ diameter at the bulby part of the smaller end, then tapers in, then expands again to a 2″ diameter at the biggest part, which I can’t imagine inserting.

I love the velvety silicone — a matte finish that is smooth but with a little drag for friction. Use lube, of course — non-silicone is best for use with silicone toys. It has a little flexibility, making it easy to position and not have to crook an arthritic wrist uncomfortably.

It charges by sitting in its charging seat. Once charged, it’s cord-free and battery-free. It’s completely waterproof — not just splash-proof, but immersible. Hence my shower foreplay.

I have to chide Jimmyjane for making the controls impossible to read unless you’re wearing reading glasses and standing in bright sunlight. Fortunately, once you’ve learned where the three controls are and what they do (“+” for more intense; “-” for less intense; a wavy squiggle for changing function), you can do it by feel.

Be careful that the side with the controls is facing away from your body, or you might accidentally press a button with your thumb that changes the action at the wrong moment, and that’s a sad event indeed.

Shouldn’t a luxury vibrator come with its own lint-free storage pouch? I think so. But Frankie arrived in a plastic case that clearly was meant for recycling, not for storage.

Never mind the case and the buttons — Frankie is a dream lover of a vibrator.

Thank you, Trystology, for bringing us together.

Lelo Ella Vibrator Review

Elegant, Intelligent G-Spotting: A Review of The Ella by LELO.

By Mistress Arabella

I’ve been hearing rave reviews about Ella, a G-spot dildo, by LELO for quite some time now. I know I’m more than a little bit behind in some areas of my sex toys collection, but as squirter, I knew that one day Ella would meet my G-spot, and I’d have a sense, once and for all, if the rumors were true. The rumors being, of course, that Ella is by far the best dildo on the market when it comes to stimulating the G-spot for the purposes of female ejaculation.

And, Lovelies, my patience has paid off. Instead of just whittling away the time twirling my thumbs, I’ve been strengthening my PC muscles, becoming a more avid (not to mention better squirter), and getting more intimately acquainted with my sexual self.

I’m pleased to announce that now that I’ve met Ella, all is right in the world. The first time I shoved her in my pussy (rather frantically, during an impromptu-session of phone sex, where I just had to be filled, and fast!), I gasped with glee. Ella feels so good that using her almost makes me laugh, from the sheer joy of it all. Within the first handful of minutes of using Ella, I ejaculated five times. Five! And I wasn’t even attempting to squirt. Which, for me, makes Ella all the more impressive. My Ella is in Deep Rose, a warm fuchsia-color that screams girly-girl. (For those who aren’t fans of pink, Ella also comes in your choice of chic black or white.) She’s made of über-soft, velvety, premium silicone, and I was surprised how soft her body feels up against my hand (as well as my tender-bits).I achieved some amount of success by merely grinding Ella’s angled-head (intended for G-spot stimulation) into my clit and humping against it. I had more success fucking myself as hard and fast as I could handle with Ella, and letting her angled-head caress my G-spot–adding in some manual clit-stimulation, I was quickly sailing off the cliff of orgasm and floating in what I’m sure must have been Heaven itself. Ella measures about 7.5 inches long, and  is designed as a double-ended dildo for maximum flexibility of use. She can be inserted with the one end for G-spotting, or with the opposite side for a more traditional dildo-feel. Despite her slender form, and looking a bit small in stature, she is solid and decently-weighty in hand and pussy.

Harness Review: SpareParts Joque

By @ Amber St. Clare

It’s no secret that I adore SpareParts Hardwear and their line of quality dildo harnesses, one of their most popular products, the Joque Harness, has been on my wish list for awhile now. One of my favorite sex toy shops, Trystology, just so happened to have a limited edition leopard print version of the Joque and I knew that now was finally the time to try it. I love all things leopard print, so I was looking forward to seeing this strap-on harness in person. The Spare Parts Joque is already a pretty harness, but leopard print? Um, yes please! This harness is made of a nylon/spandex blend that feels super comfy on the skin, it almost feels like a part of comfy panties or bikini bottoms. The front of the harness features a O ring opening to insert any dildo of your choosing, while the straps of the harness go around the hips and grabs around the thighs, exposing the ass and allowing for a woman to comfortably wear a dildo. The crotch of the harness features a mesh design that makes for breath-ability, this helps to pull wetness and bodily fluids away from the skin. I really love the design and quality of the harness, you can tell that it is stitched tightly and even the waistband feels comfortable. This harness is adjustable, and the closures around the legs and waist will accommodate a 20-50 inch waist.

This harness is vegan, tagless, and lightweight. It stores nicely even in a dresser drawer, but it also comes with a reusable matching drawstring bag. It’s okay to get lubricant and other sex moisture on the harness, and this harness is washable and can be hand washed or throw into a washing machine (use a wash bag). It can be tumble dried on low or hung to dry. Each harness is handcrafted, you can actually feel the quality of the strapon harness in your hands or while you’re wearing it. It’s made of quality materials and is ethically made. The stretchable O ring on the front will stretch to accommodate just about any shape and size dildo, as long as the dildo has a base that the O ring will hold. You can even use a double dildo in it! This harness also holds strapless strapon dildos if you want added support when using strapless toys. When inserting a dildo into the harness, I found it easy to insert and remove, and it also held my dildo up nicely, which makes it great for pegging and strap-on sex. It’s very easy to adjust the straps on the legs, and the waist to give you a customized fit.

This harness fits like a glove, and I feel super sexy while wearing it. It feels nice against the skin, and it’s so comfy you could probably fall asleep in this harness. The O ring holds the dildo firmly in place so it stands up proud and ready for action! This is an awesome harness for newbies because it’s such a great product, once you go Joque you probably won’t go back. It’s also a great harness for pros because of the comfort, fit, and usability. This harness can be used by a woman to engage in giving a man anal sex, or for two women to engage in vaginal and anal sex. It can also be used for a woman to strap on with your favorite dildo and let your lover simulate fellatio on the dildo. Also, since the harness is washable, it can be used in the pool or shower! There are a lot of fun possibilities you can have with the Joque. That’s why this harness has become my favorite.

Not only is it cute and functional, it’s available at Trystology with free shipping!

Review: Uberlube Silicone Lubricant

By @ Amber St. Clare

I use a lot of silicone toys, so it’s not often that I use my silicone based lubricants. However I recently got a brand spanking new bottle of this great new lube called Uberlube, it’s been hailed as one of the new great silicone lubes on the market and is even recommended by the Berman Center as well as Dr Oz. This silicone lubricant comes in a really cute glass bottle with a pump cap. I like the clear bottle and simple packaging, it’s sleek and looks luxe. I also like that you can see how much product is left in the bottle as time goes on and you use it. The pump cap is easy to use, one simple pump and you get a good sized squirt of lube. Silicone lube has a tendency to last longer, have a silky smooth texture, and it goes a long way. So one small pump of Uberlube is all you’ll need during masturbation. This silicone lube is clear, satiny when rubbed between the fingers, and it feels light and very soft on the genitals. It’s great for manual sex, anal sex, and intercourse too. The formula feels very moisturizing when I apply it, and even after a long session of masturbation I find that it hasn’t dried out like some other lubes can tend to do. I love the natural feeling of this lube, it’s not watery but not gel like either, it ha a very pleasant texture, and it doesn’t have a prominent smell or taste either. I used this lubricant on one of my glass dildos, and on one of my aluminum dildos and I found that the lubricant was long lasting, made penetration feel really comfortable and smooth, and it was awesome for anal play! A drop of this one of my favorite glass butt plugs was awesome, it made insertion easy and made removal just as nice. I really like this lube! This is going to be my go-to silicone lubricant for steel and glass toys in the future. A bottle of this lubricant should last you a long time, and it even comes in a Uberlube 50ml size and a bigger Uberlube 100mlsize. A bottle of 50ml will cost you $16 and it’s $28 for 100ml, with the feel of the formula and the staying power, this lube is totally worth the price!Like this review?

INCOQNITO Droplet Necklace from Crave

By PrettyPowerTools

So you’ve seen this chainy-nipple-pleasing necklace in a few online stores and you’ve wondered how it really works…

Because it is from the CRAVE line, you won’t have people thinking that it vibrates nor that you use it to get off in class or that you had wild sex while wearing it the night before. Good deal. It’s an under-cover nipple tease. Literally. You can wear it one of two ways, publicly, in theory.  *Wear it as the fashionable, well-designed necklace that it is, then play with it later. After all, no need for storage if you can wear it!

Or you can be a freak like me and wear it while people are around. I love the idea of “getting away” with things like this. The vibrations are so silent that no one should be able to hear it while they are a foot or 2 away from you. If they are closer, they are in your personal space and who cares if they hear? *wink*

Since the chain is a pretty nice length, 43”, you have plenty of length to play with and fashion it the way you desire. I will show you some ways that you can wear this stainless and sterling baby: (PS. Thank you Bob the punching…body for being my model in these photos.)

Now, onto the function of the vibrations. The sleek sterling silver droplets are where the action happens. They are angled to slide over your nipple a tad and they are adjustable with the cord, for your perfect fit. Each droplet requires 2 batteries to run, and the set comes with 8, so you will have an extra power boost for your next session(s). My advice for your usage of the batteries is that you put them in right before you use them, because toys like this, they tend to suck some of the battery’s life even while not in use. Therefore, you can also take the batteries out to preserve them, afterwards.

The vibrations, themselves, are pretty light. This is a good thing, though. The whole idea of this piece is to keep you tingling for more. You want a piece that will be quiet enough to be incognito, and just powerful enough to keep your mind in just the right places. If you go for more power, you will have more volume in your vibrational noise and less productivity *wink*, lol. I find that this piece, the Droplet Necklace by Incoqnito is very well-balanced, very beautifully designed and lots of fun for those of us who like to play in public. OH! One more thing, I love wearing it like this: (see pic below) and I love to tilt my head back, so it pulls the chains. Beautiful tension! =)

Nipple Nibblers Review

Tantalize, Tease, & Delight with Nipple Nibblers!

By Mistress Arabella

I’ve been through dozens and dozens of edibles meant to enhance oral sex with my lovers, and I’ve found those stimulant enhancers that hit, those that miss, and those that fall into that dubious grey-area. I have to say, though, that I’m a fan of Nipple Nibblers. A huge fan. Undoubtedly. They’re soft, sensuous and moisturizing without being greasy or sticky. They apply to the desired area in a flash, and have amazing staying-power (that is, until you or your lucky lover decides to go to town with tongue!).

So, here’s the deal:

When applied to my nipples, Nipple Nibblers stimulate blood-flow (most likely due to the menthol-in-the-mix) and make my nipples hard pretty quickly. They also make my nipples tingle, which is fun and teasing in its own right. Nipple Nibbles are a joy to use solo, with sex toys, or with a lover (or three). Whichever way you like it, Nipple Nibblers can help make it even better.

Nipple Nibblers come in a variety of flavors (I’ve tried Raspberry, Strawberry, & Grape, and love ‘em all), and they smell delightful. They taste sweet, without being overly sugary in flavor, and will make your tongue tingle as you lap ‘em up.

You can use Nipple Nibblers on nipples or your choice of erogenous-zone (or multiple erogenous zones at once, if you’re adventurous like that), and Nipple Nibblers can also be used as a refreshing lip balm.

Fraulein Kink – Handmade in Germany!

By PrettyPowerTools

Let me introduce you to a sweet, yet kinky new love of mein. Fraulein Kink is a German-based company that has taken a feminine eye into the realm of bondage. Over the last year I’ve seen quite a few brands come out with some kinky-yet-kind products to appeal to women. Some were hardly worth paying for and some really weren’t secure in terms of binding. Good news for us; those products aforementioned aren’t being carried in these great shops that I surround myself with. Fraulein Kink, on the other hand, is. As soon as I saw that they were available at Trystology I had to decide which of the styles that I needed most.

The Fraulein Kink line consists of well-giftable collars or cuff sets. There are MANY styles offered in combination sets or individually. The colors that I went with were ultra-femme. Usually I would let my dark side take over and go with some seductive blacks or reds. Apparently, my choosing of Spoil Me led me to believe that I am tapping into my sweet-side. This cuff set is also really close to my wedding colors so it means that it’s just that much more perfect for me. These cuffs are awesome to wear as a set when you dress up and go out. You could just wear one individually, also. After the end of the day all you have to do is hand your lover the chain as a means of surrender. He or she can then hook the chain to each of your sexy cuffs and then use any modality of tease to get the juices flowing. If you’re really into the experimental bondage, you could just chain or be chained and then pull out some sensation tools to really experience the non-sexual gratification of bondage or kink. (I say “experimental” because I would only recommend this set of cuffs for a beginner or for light activity because they are a gentle/sensual set.). Now, as for that light activity…you can try household objects that give off different scrapes, pokes, caresses and etc. One really fun thing to try would be pouring hot wax onto your lover. (Not suggested for the faint of skin). The fun can be created, shared, mixed up and completely redone. It’s up to you and your taste and tolerance.

The cuffs are made of a lot of delicate materials. After having studied my set, I would say that the interior is padded and lined with marabou, there is an inside layer of lace, the ruffles are probably made of wide satin strips and the exterior band of light pink looks like velvet ribbon. So sweet! Now, the chain, I would call it a rose gold color and it has quite a good length to it. The extra inches give you the ability to use your hands a little more and it doesn’t make you feel so claustrophobic if it’s your first time. The clasps are very unique! I’ve never seen any like them, which I think is really cool. You have to press the buttons on the receiving side to let the male part in, then when you let go of the buttons, it locks the male side into place. There is no clicking or anything. Also near the cuff clasp is a hang tag that says “Kink” in a pretty type.

My Spoil Me cuffs fit just perfectly and they are a beautiful addition to my kink collection. I like to pull them out during foreplay because we don’t mingle too intensely at that time. I don’t want to hurt my frilly cuffs. My favorite thing to do with them (other than just taking them out in public) is to have them on with the chain linking them and use the suggestively during oral sex. When my husband is going down on me; I love to take both sides of his head and guide him. He knows when he has hit the right spot because the chain starts to come down on the back of his neck a little harder. It is so hot just to think about it! And the great thing about playing with these cuffs is that extra length in the chain. You can’t play like that with cuffs that have a tiny chain. Another suggestion is for sex – if you’re careful, you can use them in the same way during intercourse. (Just make sure that your bodies aren’t too far apart) if you’re thin and agile, unlike myself, haha…you can be on your back with your legs up and have then chain under your legs while he penetrates from a semi-missionary fashion. Another fun thing to do would be to have your arms spread apart over your head and have him make love to you while your wrists are pinned down on the bed. Oh la la!