Sex Toy Reviews

Butch/Femme dynamics have always held a special place in my heart.  Alright, in my heart and in my pants.  Yep, I think butch/femme dynamics are super duper hot.  There is something about the delicious performances of masculinity and femininity that fit within that queer framework that give my bottom that special tingle.  Maybe it’s because I identify as a femme and I’ve always had my eye on masculine-identified queers, be they butch women or transgender men.  Or maybe it’s just this amazing subset of society that has a rich history that I find alluring. Either way, I totally jumped at the chance to read and review Sometimes She Lets Me: Best Butch/Femme Erotica edited by Tristan Taormino.

I guess before I go on, I should probably give a rundown of what are butch/femme dynamics.  The whole thing is a much bigger conversation than I can fit in this post, but here are the basics.  While a person’s sex is male or female (though there are plenty of intersex folks as well!), the genders that they take on are masculinity and femininity.  Anyone can take on any role and perform gender in the way that they feel most comfortable.

For some queer or lesbian-identified women, feminine presentation and gender roles are not their preference and they instead gravitate to a more masculine presentation, and still identify as a woman.  Femmes, on the other hand, are women that embrace femininity, but do so in a more performed, intentional way.  While there are tons of relationships that include two (or more) butches, and two (or more) femmes, what I am talking about by butch/femme dynamics, I am referring to the ways that butches and femmes interact and relate with one and another.   There has been a lot of tension in the community in the past (and present) about butches and femmes replicating hetero-normative culture and perpetuating stifling gender roles, but we aren’t here to talk about that now… we are here to talk about how very hot these dynamics and relationships can be! Alright, now that we’ve got the initial info down, let’s get to it!

Along with having a thing for butch/femme dynamics, I also have a major boner for written erotica.  I’ve always been hot for the written word, but I’m pretty sure that watching porno for a full-time job has my visual erotica response dulled, which has increased my excitement for erotic writing.  And since “Sometimes She Lets Me” mixes two things that make me incredibly hot, it only stands to reason that this book should light me on fire.  And oh, did it ever.

Each of the 23 stories in this erotic anthology of hotness is perfectly crafted – never revealing too much too soon or dragging along.  In fact, each story is executed exquisitely, with just the right build up, climax and cool down.  Sound familiar?  And it doesn’t just read like a delicious orgasm, it doles them out, one after another, story after story making the reader’s face flush with that special red of arousal.  Or maybe that was just me.

I’m not even sure how to talk about which were my favorite stories, because each of the 23 had their own piece that tickled both my fancy and my bottom.  I will say that the folks who I knew would be amazing (like Sinclair Sexsmith and S. Bear Bergman) were every bit as alluring and wonderful as I had hoped, and many new names for me are now prominently etched into the subconscious of my spank bank.  Need I say anymore?

If you are into butch/femme dynamics, or even just like hot erotica, Sometimes She Lets Me needs to make it onto your reading list/bedside table!

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J.D. already told the story the Dildo Dr, but I’ll go ahead and give a quick overview in case you missed.  At the epic weekend that was Dinah, J.D. and I  stepped away from the HotMoviesForHer cabana and went for a little walk to check out the venders and to say hello to the other awesome folks working the event.  It was then that we met the Dildo Dr.  In honor of those with latex allergies he sells glass dildos so peeps can enjoy the joys that sex toys have to offer without getting itchy and whatnot.  We let him know who we were and that we review sex toys so if he ever wanted a little HM4Her love we’d be happy to give it.  In the blink of an eye he told us to step inside and take the dildo of our choice.  What?!?  Being the lovers of dildos that we are, we didn’t ask any questions and proceeded to browse over 2 very full tables of beautiful pyrex cocks.  The term “kid in a candy store” doesn’t even compare to our behavior.

Needless to say, the Dildo Dr. is an awesome guy – he is super laid back and has a very kind heart.  I’ll get on with the review.

I laid my eyes on the giant bumpy cucumber dildo and that was it.  I looked over the other dildos for quite a while, but my eyes kept going back to that beautiful cuke.  I’m not going to lie.  It’s the size that I was attracted to.  It’s super long and fairly girthy.  I love that glass doesn’t give – it’s hard all day and that makes that filled sensation even sweeter.

The Cucumber is 12 inches in total length and 1.75 inches in width.  Yes, it is 12 inches long.  That doesn’t mean you have to fit the whole thing inside of you in order to enjoy it!  The roughly 4 inch long handle tapers and is free of bumps.  There is a slight curve and the tip is round with no taper.  The surface is super bumpy which is ideal for lovers of pronounced texture.  The cucumber certainly isn’t the fattest dildo I’ve ever seen, but it represents in the size department.

With the decent girth and bumpiness, you definitely want to make sure you are warmed up and you have some lube on hand.  I personally don’t love intense thrusting with bumpy textures, but the thickness did me right for the fill.  Gentle short thrusts are where it’s at if you need movement.  You should be careful when using glass toys anyway – vigorous thrusts can do some damage.  That certainly isn’t meant to deter you from using glass.  It is awesome, just handle with care!  What I do love is the basic shape or the cucumber.  It has just enough of a curve to flow with my body, but it isn’t so angled that it is uncomfortable.  Love it!

To sum it up -

–Glass is a body friendly material and gets a long with my delicate sensibilities. 

–Glass is really easy to clean.  Soap and water.  Done.

–It was given to me by a really good dude. 

–It’s big.

–J.D. and I both (unintentionally) picked vegetable themed dildos.

Is it for everyone?  No.  You definitely need to be into sizable toys with lots of texture.  The good news is that the Dildo Dr.  has a ton of glass toys to choose from!

Get your own Cucumber glass dildo here!

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A few weeks back, while we were out in Palm Springs at The Dinah, we stopped by DildoDr.com’s vender booth, just to say hello, check out the wares and do a little networking (as you do with other sex industry folks).  While chatting with the company’s owner, we happened to mention that we do toy reviews on the site, just in case he’d be interested in getting in touch later down the line to talk about having us review stuff.

Without skipping a beat, the Dildo Dr. told us to take a look at all of the toys there and pick one each to take with us for review.  Say what?!?  We were shocked by this guy’s total generosity, but didn’t have to be told twice!  After looking through the tables of beautiful glass toys, I finally settled on what I later found out was called Corn Art, an eight inch, amber colored dildo.  Along with the toys, Dildo Dr. gave us awesome padded bags to protect our precious cargo in transit (and to keep safe once we got home).  Seriously amazing.

So, I think you can see why this Pyrex dildo is called Corn Art.  For those of you who can’t see images, the Corn Art dildo is an eight inch dildo that is basically shaped like a corn on the cob, complete with a knobby handle at the end.  The shaft of the dildo has little bumps along it, which look exactly like the kernels you find on an actual ear of corn.  The whole thing is a beautiful amber color, which isn’t corn-themed, but makes the whole piece look like a piece of art.

Measuring in at 1.75” wide, Corn Art is a pretty sizeable toy that fills the body nicely, especially because of the material it is made of.  Unlike silicone or rubber, glass is a totally rigid material that has no give or spring to it, so even if a toy isn’t super wide, it still offers a filling feeling.  The weightiness of the glass only adds to that feeling.  Another plus of playing with a glass toy is that it only needs a drop of lube to keep it slippery for a long time.

While I loved a lot about this dildo, there were a few aspects that I wasn’t as excited about.  The pointy shape of the toy, paired with the hard material didn’t work so well for me.  There was something about the way the tip of the toy moved into the full width that felt uncomfortable in my body.  I would have preferred a more gradual increase in size.  As well, the kernels along the shaft didn’t add to my pleasure.  That particular texture wasn’t working with my body structure, but that doesn’t mean it won’t work wonders for other people.  Length and handle-wise, I have no complaints.  They both were fabulous.

Though we’ve touched on it in pretty much every glass toy review, I just wanted to reiterate that the types of glass toys we are talking about are made of specific types of shatter-proof glass, such as Pyrex.  I just want to make sure that no one thinks we are telling them that they should shove IKEA wine glasses up their holes.  I mean really, those things break if you look at them funny.

All in all, this is one great toy to get corny with!

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This Retro Pocket Rocket Waterproof Vibrator is so freakin’ cute I can’t even stand it.  I love the retro-yness of it.  A Good Vibrations’ reviewer called it “dorky-cute” and that is exactly what it is.  What takes it over the edge of awesomeness is the moon stand that comes with it!

The Retro Pocket Rocket Waterproof Vibrator isn’t just fun to look at.  It is a great addition to your sex toy collection.  It is not as strong as the old school pocket rocket, but it definitely brings some intense vibrations.  I personally find the original to be far too buzzy and feel a bit like mild bee stings.  I like that the retro rocket is a little more chill.  It only has one speed, but this is often the case with pocket rocket style vibes.

I wondered if the wings on the ship would get in the way when holding it.  I wouldn’t call it a super comfortable grip, but it didn’t bother me a ton.  I was worried that when things got revved up and I was bearing down a bit harder that I might break the plastic wings.  Didn’t happen and was well.

This is what I don’t like about it:  The plastic almost feels like metal for some reason.  It certainly contributes to the old timey feel of the toy and I like metal toys when I’m in the mood for a metal toy!  If you grab it off of your nightstand (because you know it will be sitting there all cute and proud instead of residing among the other toys in the bin under your bed) and it is cold outside, the rocket will indeed be cold as well.  That means that little frozen space ship is going to be touching your bits.  You can totally avoid this by wrapping it in a warm damp cloth or dipping the tip in warm water.  You can even warm it in the palm of your hand.  My issue is that I am usually a grab and go kind of girl, but I’m not going to throw it away over it.

The specs are as follows:

Material: ABS plastic
Measurements: 5″ tall x 1 1/4″ diameter (12.7cm x 3.2cm)
Uses one AA battery, not included

If you’re into super cute toys that get the job done you’ll love this thing.  It disguises well and looks good doing it!

Get your own Pocket Rocket Waterproof Vibrator from Good Vibrations!

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I don’t know if you know this, but different impact play toys offer up different sensations.  Crazy idea, I know, but it’s true.  And, depending on how you play with them also results in a variety of experiences as well.  While I’ve enjoyed my share of thumpy and thuddy toys, I’ve yet to really get down and dirty with something stingy – until now.  And when I say stingy, I don’t mean a light stinging sensation like a slap… I mean a heavy duty whack that leaves a stinging red mark, even when it barely touches you.  I mean the Rubber Paddle from Babeland.

So, what makes this paddle so freaking stingy?  Probably because it’s made from 1/2 inch thick, super heavy rubber.  You know, like the same rubber that tires are made from – complete with the same smell that you encounter at the local Pep Boys.  And man, that smell is sexy!  Measuring in a 11 inches long total (with a 5 inch handle) and 3 inches wide, this isn’t a particularly big paddle, but the material gives it an extra weightiness that packs the wallop!

Another aspect that increases its intense stinging is that the whole thing is downright flexible, with the handle being especially (for lack of a better word) rubbery.  Because of that pliable nature, the paddle gets a little more velocity when it’s thrown, and when it makes contact with the skin, it actually curves toward the skin to cover more area.  Yeah, this is one mean mother f-er.  And no, I’m not talking about Shaft.

Though it is vaguely tire-esque, mostly in smell, don’t think that this toy is rough around the edges.  It’s coated with a velvety finish that feels amazing when it’s run along your skin.  Plus the paddle also offers up a hole on the handle that makes it easy to hang on a small hook or add a string to hang on.

I was quite impressed with this paddle and even more excited when I saw that it goes for a modest price.  Kink toys are usually pretty expensive (well, the quality ones anyway), especially when you get into harder core ones, but this well-made paddle is priced quite fairly.

Just to be super clear, I do NOT recommend this toy for BDSM beginners – doms or subs.  It is way too intense of a toy to start with and takes little effort to produce a powerful sensation.  Start with something a little less hardcore and move up as you progress.  This paddle is perfect for practiced pros that know how to throw an impact toy properly and are looking to sting the crap out of someone.

Babeland’s Rubber Paddle get my two thumbs up!   Just be careful sitting the next day…

ps. Those are my hands in the pictures.  Nice manicure, huh?

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Hello and welcome our weekly sex to review – The Dinah edition.  We’re here in sunny Palm Springs, giving away lots of free porno minutes to tons of beautiful women.  Rough job, right?  We didn’t want to send the ladies off unarmed so we decided to give away 100 vibrators this year.  I know.  We’re like the fairies of fucking.  Go ahead, tell us how amazing we are.  However, we certainly cannot take all of the credit for giving away the best swag ever.  The amazing folks at Good Vibrations supplied us with all of the vibes – Bliss Bullet vibes to be exact.  We are so appreciative for all of the orgasms they will be assisting in this weekend.

Here are the facts:

The Good Vibrations Bliss Bullet small bullet vibe made from body safe ABS plastic featuring a wired remote control.  It has a dial control that ranges from low and slow to buzzy and intense.  The bullet itself measures 2 1/4″ long and 1 1/8″ in diameter.  The remote fits nicely in our hand coming in at 4 1/2″ x 1 3/4″ x 1/2″.  The cord is 30 inches long so there plenty of distance to handle your business and comfortably work the remote.  The Good Vibrations vibe takes two AAA batteries that are not included.  Sorry, ladies!  It is not waterproof, so no playing with it in the pool!

This bullet vibe packs a nice little punch, although I prefer medium speed and it definitely delivered there.  It definitely a basic toy, but man does it get the job done!  It is ideal if you’re into easy to use toys or as an addition your dildo or strap on fun.  One of the things I love the most about The Good Vibrations Bliss Bullet is that it is totally easy to travel with!  We even traveled with 100 of them with no problem.  It is ideal for the lovely ladies here at The Dinah to take home with them or on any other trip.  You can  easily tuck it away in your luggage or toss in a make up bag.  Check out J.D’s tips on traveling with sex toys.

Good Vibrations, on behalf of all of the amazing women at The Dinah, thanks for helping everyone get off.  You rock and we love you for it.  If you’re here at The Dinah, come find us and grab your free porn and a vibrator!

Get your own Good Vibrations Bliss Bullet here!

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I’ve always wanted a bottle of toy cleaner.  It’s true.  I was actually really excited when I found out I was going to review Pjur Med Clean.  I’m not generally all that enthused about cleaning products.  I wouldn’t be jazzed about getting a bottle of Clorox for Christmas or anything like that.  The idea of being able to clean off the juicy left overs from my toys with a little spritz is pretty exciting to me.  It just is!  Judge me if you must.

I got my hands on a bottle of Pjur Med Clean spray and I am pretty pleased.  You don’t need any water to activate.  You can wipe off the excess with a rag if you wish.  This stuff works pretty darn well, but from time to time you might need a little wipe to bring home the cleanliness.  Here are a list of the ingredients:

–Aqua (water)
–phenoxyethanol
–cocamidopropyl betaine
–chlorhexidine digluconate
–peg-7 glyceryl cocoate
–dimethicone copolyol
–neohesperidine, sorbitol

These ingredients are commonly found in toiletries and other beauty products.  I am not a chemist, but I will say that I have the most sensitive skin in the universe and am happy to report that I did not experience any irritation from using Pjur Med Clean.  Pjur states that it is gentle enough to spray directly on your goodies, but I didn’t test that out.  I’m just not comfortable with that.  I’m not saying it isn’t perfectly safe or acceptable to do so, I just don’t feel good about it.  That’s how I roll.

How does it work?  Spray it on your sex toy.  That’s it!  I like giving a little once over with a cloth.  Seriously, this stuff works really well.  If you have anything with grooves, nooks and crannies, you definitely need to dig a little like you normally would.  It isn’t magic, but it is awesome.

Get your own Pjur Med Clean at My Pleasure!

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It’s not all that often that you come home from work and tell your honey to take off their pants, because it’s time for a little electrocution.  Well, not unless you live in the home of dirty perverts, and that, my friend, is exactly what we are.  At this point, my partner is pretty used to having me come home baring special sex toy treats in my tote bag, and he quite patiently obliges as I “bring my work home” and give each one a test, be it with him or not.

Now, I’ll admit that this review has been a long time coming.  Like I said, it’s not every day that you bring home electro-stim toys to play with, and this KinkLab’s Neon Wand Electrosex Kit is the very first one I’ve ever experienced!  That’s right, your confident neighborhood sex toy reviewer was a electro-stim VIRGIN before this toy.  That said, I wanted to make 100% sure that I gave it the time and dedication that it deserves before writing it up.

Before we get into all the shocking action (ha!), I want to stress that you NEED to read the user guide prior to plugging this bad boy in.  Not only does it have a ton of useful info to make playing more fun, but it gives you all the important safety information you should know – like not to use the Wand on one spot for more than 10 seconds, and not to use on folks with heart conditions.  This is electricity we are dealing with, people, give it the respect it deserves.

Alright, now that we’ve got that out of the way, what exactly IS the Neon Wand?  Well, the Neon Wand is an Electro-Erotic toy that creates an electrical charge across the surface of the skin, wherever you touch with one of the four glass electrode attachments.  The sensations depend on how high the current is turned up, ranging from a light tingling to a sharp shock.  You definitely want to start out at the lowest setting and turn it up from there, especially if you are on sensitive parts of the body.

Like I said above, the Neon Wand comes with four different glass electrode attachments that fit into the white wand (which is about 10 inches long) that plugs into the wall.  There is an electro comb that looks like a comb with 9 one-inch-long nubs.  The second is a mushroom shaped electrode, with a flatter, wider head, which touches a wider surface volume.  The third is a tiny bulb at the end of a longer, curved stalk called the 90 degree probe.  The tip offers the smallest surface area, meaning the charge is more concentrated.  Then there is the tongue tube, which is a rounded diamond shape at the end of the tube.  This electrode is flat and kind of looks like a flat spoon.  Each attachment feels a little different and definitely made for a fun testing exploration.

When you bring the electrode (attached to the wand) close to your skin, a small colored beam/spark comes out and connects to the skin.  I know it sounds weird when I explain it, but really, it’s just what the charge looks like.  There are two color options to choose from – purple or red, though you only get one or the other when you buy your wand.  Unfortunately you can’t change it on a whim.  Mine is red, for all you visual folks out there.

There are other electro-stim wands out there, so what makes the Neon Wand different?  This toy is a solid-state device with no moving parts, which means it’s more durable and you can move it around when playing without worrying that the charge is going to vary.  I don’t know about you, but I want to know that if I turn it whatever way that it’s not going to lose its power, or shock the crap out of me.  Another plus of having a solid-state device is that it is super portable.  Who doesn’t love the kinkiest hotel sex?  And it comes in its own perfectly packed case!  Woohoo!

When we plugged the Neon Wand in ourselves, we were very careful not to spend too much time anywhere near the heart.  Something about electricity anywhere near my heart freaks me deeply.  I also wasn’t too keen on waving it on my vulva at all, preferring to keep it to extremities.  Even my inner thighs were too sensitive for the lowest setting.  We used it as more of a tease and in power play situations than as a toy to engage with our genitals.  It wasn’t something we used to get off – it was something to get us aroused and offer up a little bit of pain.  I know we will definitely use it for some good old fashion mean play in the future.

If you are into erotic electric experiences worth every penny, get yourself a KinkLab Neon Wand from Stockroom!

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There aren’t many things I think of as staples of sex, but other than safer sex materials, lube is definitely one of them. Lube is just a fact of life. No matter how much natural lubricant your body produces, it’s usually a good idea to add some additional lube, just to make sure things stay slick and moving along.

Choosing the lube for you depends on what activities you have planned for the evening (or morning… or afternoon… or nooner…).  If you are playing with a bunch of silicone toys, you want to go with water-based lube, as silicone on silicone will destroy your toys.  If you are looking for a lube that stays slipperier longer, head to the silicone lube isle.  Today we are all about water-based, reviewing Megasol Eros Liquid Aqua Based Woman lube.

Before getting into all the great things about this lube, I do want to mention that it does contain glycerin.  For some women this isn’t an issue, but for other, more sensitive folks, it is no bueno.   Glycerin is related to sugar glucose and can cause nasty yeast infections, so just be aware of your own body chemistry. Ok, warning over – now on to the good stuff!

Megasol Eros Liquid Aqua Based Woman is a long-lasting lube that gets the party started with only a drop or two needed.  It may not be quite as viscous as silicone-based lube, but it definitely stays slippery without leaving a greasy feeling in its wake.  And even more importantly, it doesn’t get sticky or tacky after a rousing session.  This lube actually leaves your skin feeling soft and moist.  Oh, and one more thing – it doesn’t taste yucky, which is a pretty big thing, of you ask me.

While I’m not pumped about the glycerin, I am happy to report that Megasol Eros Liquid Aqua Based Woman is paraben-free, which is awesome.

All-in-all Megasol Eros Liquid Aqua Based Woman is a decent water-based lube that works well – as long as your body can tolerate the glycerin.

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I never expect much from any toy with the words “my first” in the name.  I usually judge the crap out of it – expecting seam-laden plastic pieces just waiting crack or a blob of jelly with that new car sent.  What else?  Either a pathetically week motor or one that is so buzzily strong it makes my clit want to detach itself and hide in the other room.  California Exotic’s My First Rabbit didn’t necessarily turn me into a believer, but it definitely represented for the “my first” toys.  I could go on a rant about who gets to decide that shitty toys are for beginners, but I’m not really up for that today.

Pulling it out of the box, I didn’t notice a smell.  It is made from TPR so when you put your nose right up against it, you do get a whiff of chemical (not) goodness.  It didn’t knock me out, but you better believe I put a non-latex condom over the shaft before using.  It rocks 5 1/2 inches in insertable length and 1 1/4 inch in width.  It’s not uber filling, but not a pencil thin “beginner” toy.  It has a fat rabbit clit stimulator with 2 mighty little ears and 4 rows of rotating metal beads in the shaft.  Oh and it’s powered by 4 AAA batteries that are not included.

My First Rabbit boasts medium power.  While you can adjust the bead rotation direction, you only get one speed to choose from.  The external stimulator has hi and low settings to choose from.  I could definitely feel the rotating beads and swirling head, but there could have been a little more mmph.  I was surprised that the rabbit shaped stimulator actually reached my clit.  The ears did a nice job of tickling each side of the little man ion the boat, which was pretty awesome.  Even on high it wasn’t super stong, but I don’t like tons of power so it was fine with me.  It definitely made some noise, which was the most annoying part of it all.  Although, I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced a quiet rabbit style vibrator.

It was nice get a pleasant surprise from a toy that I totally underestimated.  Did it revolutionize vibrators as I know them?  No, it just came with a little more swag than I expected.  It actually didn’t stop working after the first try, nor did it crack with a few pressings of the buttons.  I’m not sure i will pull this out of the box too often, but once in a while it will satisfy my hankering for dual stimulation.  It is affordable as rabbit vibes go, so I definitely think you get a good value for money spent.  If you’re a rabbit vibe connoisseur, you’ll likely not be impressed by this thing.  If you’re looking to test the waters with such a toy, if gives a good taste of what you can get if you’re will to spend more money.  In this case, the My First Rabbit would make for a decent beginner toy.  There.  I said it.

Get your own My First Rabbit Vibe from Babeland!

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