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J.D. on January 19th, 2012
A while back, HM4Her delved into the fabulous world of adding gender expression items into our pool of general sex toy to review. Yes, we’ve been reviewing dildos and harnesses, which can also fall under the gender expression umbrella, for a long time, but in those instances, they’ve been used during actual sexual activity. The gender expression ‘toys’ that we are highlighting are something a little different. Before I get into the review, let me first explain a bit about gender expression – a refresher for the folks that read our other gender expression toy posts.
Recap: When it comes to breaking down sex, gender and orientation, I’ve always found this nerdy tech analogy to be helpful. Sex = Hardware; Gender = Software; Orientation = Networking. Basically, Sex is the biological body – the physical; Gender is how you feel internally and how you present yourself to the world; and Orientation is the ways you interact with others. In many instances Sex and Gender match up (known as being “cis-gendered”), and in other cases, they do not. When someone’s body/sex assigned at birth do not match up to their gender identity (how they feel inside), some folks decide to live as the gender they identify as, which is called transitioning, or transgendered. And when folks are transitioning, sometimes they use items that help them express the gender that they identify – hence the name gender expression. Now, there is definitely more to it that just that, but as far as the basics go, that should work.
Onward to the review! Up today is the Private Silicone Packer, a packer designed by the awesome folks at Good Vibrations. Ok, time for another quick recap: a packer is a soft dildo that some trans guys (or other gender variant folks) wear to further feel and outwardly express masculinity – and create a handsome bulge in the front of their pants. While packers are not hard penises or acceptable for sexual penetration, they are usually made of the same quality materials that traditional dildos are made from.
We had an amazing trans guy come in to help out on this one, generously trying this packer out and giving us all the info on the pros and cons of this particular bulge in his briefs. To start off, let’s take a gander at the stats, shall we? The Private Silicone Packer is a 5” x 1 3/8” ‘soft’ dildo sporting realistic (I wanted to type realisdick SO badly!) phallic features and a ball sack. I say soft in quotes, because there really isn’t anything too ‘soft’ about this guy – in fact, he’s pretty firm.
The rigid silicone means that there is no repositioning or dressing to one side (aka. the side of your pants your cock hangs down) – the Private Packer is smack dab in the middle of your pants, parallel to your zipper. And it’s not going anywhere. While our reviewer really enjoyed the way this looked while wearing pants, he wasn’t so keen on how the Private presented in just underwear. While some folks may love it, for him, the bulge was too big and sat unnaturally in his boxers.
A plus of this packer is the defined lip at the base. It keeps the Private held tightly in a packing jock or strap (or harness) and helps to keep it from wandering, as packers sometimes tend to do. Our tester said he felt very secure that the Private wasn’t going to shift or fall out while he was wearing it. The downside of the defined lip is that the whole back of the packer is just as rigid as the shaft, and our reviewer said that while he was wearing it, he could feel it the whole time, reminding him that he was packing. He said that some people may be totally turned on by feeling their packer at all times, but it just didn’t work for him.
When asked to sum it up, our friend shrugged and said that while it’s a decent packer, he is still on the prowl for something that feels more realistic and meets more of his own needs. Well, there you have it.
Check out the Private Silicone Packer from Good Vibrations!
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Oral sex is awesome all on it’s own, but I’m never opposed to shaking these up trying a little something new. This is especially true when it comes sex toys that I can use with my Plus, I have to admit, turning my boyfriend into a human vibrator is a pretty awesome idea? I was a little worried about him cracking a tooth, but he was willing to take that risk and take one for the team.
The LingO from ScreamingO of is a tongue vibrator made from soft stretchy TPR silicone. It is disposable and made to 
last for 40 minutes of fun. It has a basic on/off switch and rocks one steady speed at the upper end of medium. It is compact with a length of 1 ¼ inches, a width of 1 inch. When fully stretched, I would say the band measures a little over 2 inches in width. The bullet was very quiet.
Surprisingly, the TPR band wasn’t uncomfortable around my tongue or my boyfriend’s tongue. It stays on just fine as long as your tongue is still or doing minimal movement. The bummer is that once you start to tense your tongue up it starts to slip off. This might leave you feeling limited in what you can do since you can’t really move your tongue a whole lot. Essentially, you have to do is keep your tongue relatively still, rest your tongue on the corresponding point of interest and move your head around rather than flicking, licking, etc . It isn’t really ideal, but you can get it done.
The sensation of vibration on the tongue was a bit odd, but I expected as much. It’s a vibrator on your tongue! It isn’t exactly an everyday experience and certainly wasn’t enough to ruin the mood!
For the most part we used this for cunnilingus, but you could also use this while giving a blow job if you were so inclined. It was a bit too cumbersome for me, but it could definitely be used to tease his cock or any other area of his 
body you so choose.
The vibration strength was decent. It definitely packed enough punch to give a decent amount of buzzy stimulation. I will mention that this is true for all of the Screaming O products that I have tried. One might that that from the size and the fact they are disposable that there wouldn’t be much there. They definitely represent for inexpensive little vibrators. In a pinch, it would totally work as a finger vibe.
I’m not necessarily sold on the idea that you NEED to add vibration to oral sex. For me, the awesome thing about oral sex is that you’re using your tongue (and other mouth parts) to supply pleasure to the receiver. However, for the sake of trying something new it is totally awesome. That is something I’m always down for and always encourage.
Thanks, Goodvibes!
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What could make sporting a strapped on cock even better? How about the added benefit of vibration? Yes please!
The Vibrating Corsette Harness from Sportsheets fits up to a 60 inch waist and comes with o-rings with widths of 1 ½, 1 ¾ and 2 inches. The non-strappy part is made from a swirly velvet material that is machine washable.
The VCH, as I’ll call it for short, fits as snug and you want it to and doesn’t get loose during use. It sits low on the hips, has a sexy femme look and looks great on.
I tested this thing with 2 Tantus cocks – The Curve and the O2 Revolution. The Curve, being that it is much lighter than the latter, was perfect. It stayed nice and erect with no sagging. It did shift a bit, but I didn’t look like I was losing my wang when I wasn’t banging. The O2 is a bit bigger and denser. I definitely experienced a little bit of sagging and it wasn’t the best match for the VCH, but I gave it a go for a few minutes. One day I shall find the perfect match for my weighty pink dildo!
The removable vibrating bullet buzzes at medium speed. The placement is roughly a couple of inches above your pussy. There certainly wasn’t any pinpointed stimulation on your clit, but overall the added vibration was awesome. It wasn’t super intense. However, the pressure of the front part of the harness already feels awesome when it presses against clit and labia so the added rumble upped the fun quite a bit on that end. Is it something I need every time? No, but I’ll definitely take advantage of it more than a few times!
I definitely enjoyed using the Vibrating Corsette Harness with the smaller dildo. I will say that anyone that prefers using larger dicks or that is a harness wearing veteran probably wouldn’t love this particular dildo holster. Those looking for something pretty to wear when sporting a small to medium size schlong would absolutely get good use out of it.
Get your own Vibrating Corsette Harness from Good Vibrations!
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O Captain! My Captain! I know Walt Whitman was referring to Abe Lincoln’s assassination in the poem, but I’m appropriating it to celebrate the silicone cock that is Good Vibe’s Captain Silicone Dildo. I mean really, a delightfully realistic dildo with girth and style – how could I not sing its praises to the world?
Before getting into my own personal stories with this cock, let’s talk about all its fabulous features, shall we? Not only is Captain nice and thick, with a pronounced head and textured (veined) shaft, it’s 100% silicone, meaning that it is totally body safe and easy to clean. And he has a flared base which fits perfectly into a harness and/or can be used anally (though I would not call him a beginner butt toy). Plus, since Captain is going for a more realistic wiener look, he comes in 3 different “flesh” tones, as well as a matte black for folks not looking to go life-like. (Also note, we do know that flesh comes in way more than 3 colors.)
I’ll be the first to admit that my first experience with the Captain definitely colored how I feel about this silicone dick. You know those times when you get so extra excited to test out a toy that sometimes logic escapes you for a moment? Yep, well, my partner was so giddy that I received the Captain and wanted to put it to use so badly that he didn’t really give it the good look that I needed him to give it. You know, that look to size it up to the dick we use often – to make sure it’s somewhat the same size. It’s not that I want all of our toys to be the same size or anything, I just need to eyeball each new toy to see what kind of prep I need.
And all I will say is that the excitement of the Captain overrode that eyeballing and it wasn’t caught that the Captain (measuring in at 7 ½” long and 1 7/8” diameter) was significantly bigger than I was used to and may or may not have done a little temporary damage. But, I lived to tell the tale and have since really enjoyed the Captain after warming up properly each time.
For those days I am looking to go slow and get my fill (or should I say get myself filled), I know which dick I will be reaching for. O Captain! My Captain!
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I am excited to say that I had my first experience playing with a massage candle. I’ll spare you the fluffy intro and get down to brass tacks.
Inside of the 2 ounce tin lives the tiny Ignite Me Massage Candle from Good Vibration candle made from soy wax, soybean oil, coconut oil, shea butter and fragrance oil. It gave off a gentle scent that didn’t make me sneeze nor was I able to taste it at the back of my throat. I was a little worried about this when I saw fragrance oil in the ingredient list! This pleased me. I’m not sure whether or not it smelled like morning dew (its self proclaimed scent), but it had a fresh clean aroma. I lit the candle and left it in my bathroom for about 30 minutes to get the oils flowing, and to see if the scent would fill the small space. When I returned, there wasn’t much of a smell in the bathroom at all. I suppose this was good news for my tear ducks (strong scents tend to sting my eyeballs), but I was hoping to walk in to a yummy smelling bathroom. This wasn’t a big deal, though.
After the 30 minute waiting period, there was a clean burning candle and a small pool of oil. There was enough oil to massage my entire forearm. I poured it into my hand and massaged it into my skin. It was hot of course, but totally tolerable. It felt nice on my skin, creating a nice smooth surface for massage. It wasn’t super greasy like baby oil or other regular massage oils, but I have nothing to compare it to in the way of candles.
The Ignite Me left skin feeling quite soft and moisturized. I left it on my skin and it pretty much absorbed in about an hour or 2. The faintest hint of “morning dew” scent was left behind, which was nice. I can’t really say if there is enough goo in this small candle tin to give a full body massage, but there is definitely more than enough for a decent back massage.
I don’t want to make a bigger deal than necessary, but I definitely plan on handing this thing to my boyfriend to use up on my tired muscles. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a basic massage candle without an offensive perfumey smell.
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I was lucky enough to review a nice little collection of toys and lube from Good Vibrations. I’ll spare you the small talk and get down to business.
Made exclusively for Good Vibrations, Please Liquid Lubricant definitely gets a gold star. First of all it is glycerin and paraben free. Being 
the highly sensitive girl that I am, this is a must for me. It does contain sorbitol, which is a sugar alcohol that acts as a thickener, but it didn’t cause any problems for me. I mention this because sugar in the vag generally causes yeast infections. I have used Please Liquid Lube more than a handful of times and have experienced no irritation. It really creates a nice thick wall of slippery goodness on my skin with only a few drops. It definitely had a nice weight to it. I prefer a heftier lube, so I’m a fan of this stuff. If you prefer more of a water-like consistency, I wouldn’t recommend this product to you. Please Lube is taste and scent free, so no yucky chemical taste when you change up your sex acts. It does leave the tiniest bit of residue when all is said and done, but it isn’t enough to keep from going back to it. It washes off easily and since
it is water based, you are good to use it with condoms and sex toys. Please lube is definitely in my rotation of go-to lubes.
The Silver Bullet Vibrator is a timeless classic is that I would recommend to a sex toy beginner or to someone who prefers simple vibrators. It controlled by a wired remote control with a dial control on the side that allows you to adjust from low to high 
vibration. While this vibe is no match for the high powered pocket rocket, it is a mighty little egg. It is a bit on the buzzy side, but I was impressed with the power it presented for such a basic toy. It has a moderate noise level that may bug you if you’re super sensitive to those things, but I was able to ignore it. I’m not going to paint this vibrator as being any fancier than it is, but as egg vibrators go, this one holds its own. It is totally affordable and made from sturdy hard plastic. I have to point this out because I have encountered cheap egg vibes that barely make it through the first use without cracking or having a motor melt down. This one is still going strong after a few uses. Cleaning is simple. It isn’t waterproof, but wiping
down with a soapy damp cloth will do the trick. I advise against submerging in water or taking it in the shower. If you’re on a budget and in need of a new little vibrator, the Silver Bullet is for you.
The Bunny Sleeve is an affordable way to change up the basic Silver Bullet, or any pocket rocket style vibrator. It slides on 
with little hassle and covers just about the entire toy when used with the Silver Bullet. It transfers the vibrations all the way to the ears, so if you like pin point clitoral stimulation, you would definitely enjoy this little bunny. I don’t personally pin point stimulation, I’m more of an all over kind of girl. Either way, it’s an easy way to jazz up a simple vibrator. It is made from elastomer so it is semi-porous, but it is phthalates free and hypoallergenic. You don’t have to deal with skin irritation, but I wouldn’t recommend sharing with a friend. It is super easy to clean. Just wash with a little soap and water and run under the faucet. At the very least, it’s cute and makes the simplest of toys versatile.
Overall, this is a solid round up of products from Good Vibrations.
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Written by:
J.D. on September 1st, 2010
Happy Humpday! Welcome back to the midweek stretch. It’s been a busy week here at the porno palace and I know I, for one, am ready for a little Humpday lovin’ – fabulous interweb links style, of course. So, without the usual intro hubbub, let’s just get to it and get our Wednesday hump on!
- New tumblr blog, Menstrual Pinups, features those sassy posing ladies of the ’40s and ’50s – now with added menstrual flow. I’ve seen period porn before, but this is definitely something new to the world. (via The Frisky)
- Awesome sex-positive sex toy store Good Vibrations just announced their partnership with the National Breast Cancer Coalition! during September (which starts today!) and October, GV customers can donate to the cause right on Good Vibes page! And who said thinking about your health wasn’t sexy? Read the rest of this entry »
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Speaking purely as a beginner- the Sidekick Silicone Anal Plug is it! I have only used one other anal toy and it left me feeling not so excited to try anything new or different, but thankfully part of my job is to experiment, so here I am with an anal toy in my hands.
This review is directed to anyone who is nervous and/or curious about anal play. For those of you who have had a multitude of toys in your ass, this may come across as boring.
As shown in the picture, this toy us made of two bulbous shapes – a long one and a small one at the top. The indentation at the base works to keep the plug inside once you’ve completed the full insertion. With proper lubrication (only use water-based, not silicone lube), the small bulb slides in without too much force. It feels strange to have something entering instead of exiting, so give yourself a minute to relax and realize there is no pain, just a new sensation. Read the rest of this entry »
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Written by:
admin on January 9th, 2010
Sitting in a corner booth at the 24 hours buffet, Jiz Lee and I are exhausted. She is slowly munching on shrimp while I sip my miso soup and we cover the details of the last few months. Its so pleasant to catch up and in amidst the jawing we express our enthusiasm for what promises to be an outstanding 72 hours. That being said, I’m wondering how I’m going to harness my mojo for the next 4-6. Tonight is the Good Vibrations/ Good Releasing party at the Venetian (sponsored by HM4Her!). It’s mustache themed, which is just my style and is going to be full of some of my favorite people from porn land and the world of sex.
We decide to finish up after our second go-round at the food line and scramble back to our luggage. Alas, because we haven’t been able to check-in to the Deluxe Love Tub Suite we are going to be sharing with Courtney Trouble, we grab our glamorous night garb and get ready in the bathroom of the Imperial Palace. Glamorous indeed. Read the rest of this entry »
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Written by:
J.D. on March 11th, 2009
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