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!

1) Rechargeable toys!  In the past few years, sex toy manufacturers have caught on that consumers are ready to toss their batteries in favor of toys that charge up over and over again.  Not only does it end up costing us less money (no batteries needed = no extra cost for those batteries), but it means that the landfills lose out on a whole bunch of old, dead batteries.  With less cost in the long run (the toy may be a little more $), less waste and usually a better quality product, the only downside is that you’ll have yet another electrical cord to have to look after.

2) Eco-Friendly sex toy materials.  While we’ve already gone over awesome toy materials, I want to reiterate how great they are for the environment as well.  Toy that are made of wood, glass, stainless steel and silicone are all super sturdy and will last a long, long, long time with proper care.  Unlike cheap toys that will fall apart easily, these toys result in less trash overall.  Plus they are all totally body safe – which is hugely important!

3) Take advantage of what’s around the house.  While buying new toys is fun, why not use what you already have?  Ice is a perfect sex toy for those folks who like temperature play and neck ties and silk scarves make great blindfolds and restraints.  Heck, even the faucet in the tub can be used to work yourself into a frenzy!  But don’t forget the cheapest and easiest sex toy of all – your hands!

4) Be mindful of where you are and what resources you are using.  Like getting busy in the car?  Make sure it’s turned off, with the air conditioning cut as well.  Really into shower sex? Have yourselves a hot quickie under the water, then move it to the bed to save on water. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment, but all those little wasted resources add up to make a negative impact on our environment.  Have fun, but keep that in mind!

We hope you all had a safe and sexy Earth Day!

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!

Sinful Pleasure is a gorgeous glass dildo from the new line of toys by Joyful Pleasure.    Handmade of medical-grade, shatter-resistant glass, this duel-ended dildo is as good to your body as it is to your eyes.  That’s right – Sinful Pleasure is downright mantle-worthy.  Clear with ribbons of different colors swirling through it, this 7½ inch dildo belongs on display… whenever it isn’t doing its day job of getting me off, I mean.  This toy is crafted with a bulbous, tapered head (read: shaped like the glans of a penis) on one side, and a rounded, spherical knob on the other, offering up two very different stimulating experiences to its user.   And who doesn’t love options, right?

Sinful Pleasure is only 1½ inches at its widest point, which, for me, it a little on the thin side.  I prefer to be filled just a little bit more, so I was hoping for just  a midge more girth, but I still enjoyed the fullness  of the hard glass (no give!)  and the choice of which side to use.  I also really liked the burst of added girth in the middle.  It definitely gave me an extra jolt of thrill.

As with all glass toys, Sinful Pleasure was a total delight to clean.  Since it is non-porous, I just stuck it in a pot of boiling water for a few minutes and voila – clean and sterilized!  And speaking of hot water, you can totally get your temperature play on with this glass goddess.  Just stick it in a bowl of warm water to heat it up, or cool it down in an ice water bath for a chilly time.  Sigh, glass is such an awesome material!

Thumbs up for Sinful Pleasure.

Sinful Pleasure is available to buy at MyPleasure.com.

Silicone:  In my humble opinion, silicone is the bees knees of sex toy materials.  Along with being just the right consistency to allow for a little give, this magical material is phthalate free*, hypo allergenic and totally body safe.  Being non-porous, it’s super easy to clean and sterilize (drop in boiling water for 3-5 mins, stick in the dishwasher – top shelf, no soap) or wipe with a 10% bleach solution), which means you can share it safely with others.  Silicone heats up to body temperature fast and is nearly indestructible – just be sure not to nick or cut it, and do not use it with silicone lube, as they will melt each other.

Metal:  If you are looking for heavy duty awesomeness, 100% medical grade stainless steel is the way to go.  Solid, weighty and smooth, this material will make you feel filled to capacity, and only require the smallest dollop of lube to get, and stay, super duper slick (and you can use any type of lube).  As well, stainless steel is perfect for temperature play, heating up and cooling down quickly (you can stick in a warm water bath to heat it up, and an ice water bath to cool it down).  Also phthalate free and totally body safe, and with no motors to die, meltable qualities or any other Kryptonite, these amazing toys will last you forever and ever.

Glass:  The perfect mix of form and function, glass toys are as strong and smooth as they are a sight to see.  You could perch these beautiful toys on the mantle just as easily as stuffing them in your orifice of choice.  And not to worry about the fragile factor – toys made of glass are shatterproof and will not smash into shards in your vag (or ass, or wherever you put it!)  And just like metal, glass cools down easily, heats up to the perfect temp quickly and only takes a dot of lube to keep it goin and going.  Also phthalate free and body safe!

Hard Plastic:  Just as with the other materials, hard plastic is non-porous and phthalate free, making it awesomely body safe, but unlike those other materials mentioned, hard plastic as one important quality worth mentioning – it is inexpensive.  That’s right, while silicone, metal and glass are all fairly pricey materials, hard plastic is definitely a cheaper alternative that can give you the same nicely filled feeling.  While it cannot be sterilized by boiling, hard plastic can easily be shared by using condoms and swapping them out between people.
Remember, this only scratches the surface of all the awesome sexy toy materials out there, so start with this list and do your research from there.  Enjoy and don’t forget to have fun!

xoxo
-JD

* phthalates are chemicals made to soften plastics and have been found to be not so great for your body.

The Pure Wand

Holy crap is this thing amazing.  Three years after reviewing it, this 1.5lb. hunk o’ stainless steel is still at the top of my toybox. Originally designed to hit the prostate (or P-Spot), it was quickly discovered that this delicious wand has the exact curvature to hit the G-Spot dead on and produce a whole lot of seriously hot female ejaculation.  I’m not sure what deal njoy Toys made with the Devil to make such an awesome toy, but I am so very thankful they did.

Hitachi Magic Wand

Speaking of wands, it’s pretty much criminal to leave out the plugged-in horsepower of the Hitachi Magic Wand.  Getting folks off for years and years, the Hitachi is a power-packed speed machine that brings one of the most intense sex toy buzzes out there.  It may be packaged and sold as a ‘massager,’ but your bits will thank you for years to come.

MIA

Discreet, powerful and UBS-charged, the MIA is a mini vibe that’s perfect for getting off when you’re on the go.  Lelo broke the mold when they came up with this awesome little body-safe toy.  Only downside – someone might mistake it for a lipstick in your purse and accidentally stumble upon your tasty little secret.

Ophoria Rapture #5

Sometimes when it comes to getting yourself off, it’s all about sticking a toy up your butt!  And nothing feels quite like the thick, graduated bulbs of the Ophoria Rapture #5.  With a nice hefty weight, a sturdy design and length/girth for days, #5 may not be right for a first timer (though it very well may be!), but folks that have been around the booty block a few times will be grateful for all it has to offer.  Plus all Ophoria toys are made from quality materials (yay silicone!), which means this anal adventurer is totally body-safe, easy to clean and will last for a long, long time.

Topsy Turvy

Masturbation and penetration rhyme, so clearly they go together like peanut butter and jelly, and when it comes to penetration, glass is a fantastic medium.  Hard, smooth and heavy, glass is filling, slippery (only needs a drop of lube) and is a pretty as it is sexy.  The toy that tops our glass list is the Topsy Turvy.  The curve of this particular Doc Johnson dil is fantastic and the nicely flared base and bulb at the bottom are the perfect handles, even the most slick of lubed up fingers.  And don’t worry about the fragility of glass, this type of glass is shatterproof and definitely won’t break in your bits.

For more seriously awesome toys, check out our Toy Review Section!

And don’t forget to get your celebration on while Masturbation Month is still in effect!

xoxo
-JD

Half sculptural art, half hot fuck toy, the Icicles No. 11 (not to be confused with njoy’s eleven!) is a beautiful   hand-blown glass wand from Pipedream Products.  Along with being body-safe, easy to clean and filling, the #11 is chock full of interesting textures to experiences.  Within its 7 inch body, the No. 11 offers up a rounded end with lots of little nubs on it, a nice bulbous bump, a handful of ridges and a smooth rounded tip.

While I’ll be the first to admit that it was a little too many different stimulations for me in a short toy, I’m sure I would be the minority vote when it comes to this clear glass delight.  What can I say – if vibes are too much distraction for me, a bunch of various stimulations is going to make my vag fly off the handle.  But really, I am loud and proud accepting my pickiness and need to control exactly what my vagina is feeling.   Can’t you tell that I’m a Virgo?  I will say that if I put it in and just let if alone, the No. 11 felt damn good.  So even if textures aren’t your jam, this you could still be your favorite in the toybox!

Before I totally forget to mention it, I need to talk about my favorite thing about glass toys – they temperature adjust so damn quickly.  Run this baby under warm weather to heat it up nicely, or pop in an ice water bath to chill it out for a nice shocking treat.  Temperature play, mixed with the smoothness of the glass makes it so super fun to play with.

All you need is the teeny tiniest drop of lube to keep this guy going for a good long time.  And let’s just get this out of the way right now.  No, this toy will not shatter inside you and cut you up – this specific kind of glass is designed to fuck with!  You can breathe easy (and hard if you want to) with this amazing, hand-crafted dildo.

All in all, the Icicle No. 11 is a fantastic glass wand dildo that comes at just the right price to please both your body and your wallet.

Try an Icicles No. 11 of your own!

In recent years, the sex toy industry has realized that folks are way more environmentally conscious, as well as looking for toys that safe for their bodies, and followed suit, offering up a delicious assortment of treats that are as eco-awesome as they are hot.  Let’s take a look at some of the fantastic natural materials that rock our bodies to the limit, while making sure that our earth-lovin’ politics are still in tact.

Wood: Forget everything you are thinking about wood.  No, these amazing toys will not break inside you and leave heinous splinters!  Wood toys are specifically designed and covered in body safe finish that keeps them smooth, protected and in perfect fucking order for a long time to come!  These usually beautiful bad boys are phthalate-free and super easy to clean (anti-bacterial soap and water).  Check out our review of the Nobessence Allure

Metal: Made of 100% medical grade stainless steel, metal toys are some seriously sex high quality playthings.  Not only are they super easy to clean (and sterilize), they warm up fast, cool down quickly and generally make you feel filled to capacity.  And with no motors to die, meltable qualities or any other Kryptonite, these amazing toys will last you forever and ever.  Check out the Pure Wand, our personal fav, by Njoy Toys.

Glass: Talk about beautiful!  As strong and smooth as they are a sight to see, glass toys are a fantastic option for a weighty, but not as heavy as metal toy.  And just as with the wood, worry not, toys made of glass are shatterproof and will not smash into shards in your cooch (or ass, or wherever!)  They cool down easily, or heat up to a perfect temp, and only take the tiniest dollop of lube to stay nice a slick.  Plus they are quite the mantle decor!  Amazing art and a way to get off – total win!  Take a peek at our review for the Topsy Turvy glass dildo!

Rechargable Toys: While not a material, per se, rechargeable toys are the bees knees in our book!  Anything that skips the battery middleman to get power is our kind of toy.  While plug in toys are great, sometimes they aren’t as practical in a sexy situation, but battery operated toys not only mean more waste, they have the power to drop dead in the middle of the hottest moments ever.  But not rechargeables (though they can die, but really, then it’s your own fault)!  They keep going and going…  We reviewed the Je Joue Mimi just for you to read!

This is obviously just a quick taste of all the amazingly hot materials and toys the world has to offer, but next time you are looking for something smooth and feisty to get you going, think back to all the naughty naturals we talked about today and use your eco-boner to lead the way. Happy Earth Day folks! Now go hump a tree or something…

xoxo
-JD

Since we’re lucky enough to review tons of great products (not to mention the crap we never highlight) we thought it would be useful to put together an official HotMoviesforHer.com XXX Gift Guide. What follows is a collection of items we love and often give as gifts ourselves!

Form 3: I haven’t had a chance to review JimmyJane’s Form 3 officially yet, but I freaking love it! I think it’s a really great couples vibe and the perfect gift for those of you looking to splurge a bit. The Form 3 is made from body-safe silicone, rechargeable and I love the intimacy of the thin silicone that allows you to direct the vibration with your fingers instead of keeping an inch of sex toy between you and your partner. I’ll review it fully in the near future, but I couldn’t pass up the chance to recommend it here because it’s one of my favorites of 2010!

Lube!! Lube is a great stocking stuffer and I’ve highlighted a bunch of great stuff this year. Here are my favorites! Pink Lemonade Swirl Babelube Sliquid Organics Natural Gel Pure Aqua

Babeland Bondage Tape If you’re on a budget this year and looking for something a little kinky, you can’t go wrong with a roll of this stuff! It doesn’t catch on hair, skin or clothing, so it’s perfect for blindfolds, gags or binding your partners wrists. It’s really only limited by your imagination!

Iconic Smoothie: I don’t think it’s too shocking to anyone that there are two JimmyJane toys on this list.  Pretty much everything they touch turns to delicious gold – even old school hard plastic vibe that’s stood the test of time since they started making modern vibrators specifically for lady bits.  This all-white, straight shot shaft did more for me that most of the bells and whistles laden toys I tested this year, thrusting it firmly to the top of my list.  And at only $20, it practically buys itself.  Plus the packaging is perfect at making this affordable vibe look like a big-ticket buy.

Topsy Turvy: Sex toy or sculptural showpiece for the mantle – you decide.  This curvy glass toy is just as perfect for display as it is for super hot romps around the bedroom.  Added bonuses include top notch temperature play, a heft that helps it zone in on the g-spot and the a fabulous bulb at the bottom that doubles as an easy-to-use handle.  All those features, as well as being phthalate-free, shatter-proof and super easy to clean bring this sexy toy to the top of my 2010 list!  Plus, how amazing would this beautiful dildo look underneath the tree?

Soraya by LELO: While everything they do is pretty much genius, high-end sex toy makers LELO has seriously topped themselves with their ultra luxe Insignia line.  The line features three vibes (all different styles), but the one that stood out that I just needed to review was the dual action Soraya.  Made of the highest quality silicone and ABS plastic, this full water-proof, rechargeable toy rocks two motors that function separately and 8 different vibration modes.  I really loved that you can turn off the shaft buzzing, yet still keep the clit going super strong.  I give this vibe two thumbs up just for that!  Oh and Soraya comes with a special Insignia logo brooch that is elegant enough to pair with fancy duds – which means you can bring the memory of your dirtiest play time with you wherever you go!

Give Santa a run for his money this year and stock up on the gifts people really want!

xoxo
-The Ladies of HM4Her

J.D.

Screw Smart: I don’t talk about it too much, since it doesn’t have to do with HM4Her really, but I am 1/3 of the fabulous sex positive, pleasure-based, adult sex education collaborative that is Screw Smart.  The other two ladies that teach sexy sex ed with me are absolutely a-freaking-mazing and I thank my lucky stars daily that I get to be in their presence, let alone doing my dream work along side them.

Courtney Trouble’s Movies: While in past years I’ve expressed by love of queer porn, this time around I figured I would go straight to the source of so much of the queer sex on camera I like so very much – and that delicious center is Courtney Trouble.  This super sexy director could seriously pull a mind-blowingly hot performance out of a rock on the ground.  Girl is that good!  Trouble has a knack for matching up performers and the footage that comes out of her camera is pure magic.  I am thankful for all of her fabulous movies – some of which include Nofauxx Roulette, Seven Minutes In Heaven: Coming Out, and Speakeasy.

Glass Toys: We spend a ton of time gushing about silicone toys here at HM4Her, but this Thanksgiving, I am all about preaching the awesomeness of glass!  Not only is this wonderful material phthalate free and easy to clean and sterilize (boil), it holds temperature like a champ and gives you that good old “filled” feeling.  Plus most glass pieces are amazingly beautiful too.  It’s a win-win all around!

My Animal Friends: Earlier this year my roommate and I took in a lovely little mutt who we named Truvy.  Of course we are totally in love with her (how could you not be!?) and she makes the family complete, but with Truvy, the pet-to-people ratio in our house is totally off.  That’s right, we have more animals than people in our home, but I wouldn’t want it any other way.  I am so thankful to have this little lady hanging out by my side!

Meeting April Flores!: April Flores is freaking awesome. It’s just true. I’ve had a total porno crush on this zaftig beauty since I first saw her in porn, so many moons ago. So of course I jumped at the opportunity to not only meet her, but to interview her too! It was seriously fabulous and she is a total gem! I am so thankful that I got to help her celebrate her Feminist Porn Award wins and generally meet this amazing lady.  I can’t even express my excitement in this picture.

I had to hijack JD’s blog and add my two cents:

Not Working: I love my job, but this year my boss was kind enough to give me five weeks off to move and travel. My girlfriend and I hiked almost 150 miles of this gorgeous country, ate well and read until it was dark. I came back to Hotmoviesforher.com completely re-energized and have been riding high ever since. Now when I start freaking out about all of the work I have to do, I remember that lady who was dirty and hiding in the woods from Bison and realize she’ll get it all done. I’m really glad I got the chance to step back from life for a short while and live!

Bend Over Boyfriend: One of my favorite things about this job is getting to offer movies like Fatale Media’s Bend Over Boyfriend to a whole new audience. We worked hard to sign a ton of great new studios this year, but it’s offering these little obscure classics that really make me proud. I hope a whole new generation of pro-sex peeps appreciate just how groundbreaking this movie was when it was released. Another studio that has to be mentioned here is S.I.R. Productions – It was a long time coming, but they’re finally available on VOD!

Happy Turkey Day, Pervs!

- The Porn Librarian