1) Prep.  When you are getting hot and heavy, there is nothing more annoying than having to take a break to go clean off the sex toy before being able to use it. So, when it comes to travel, I say clean your toys first, dry them well, then put them each into their own individual baggie (sandwich or freezer varieties).  Not only will this keep each toy clean and ready for action, it also protects your clothes from anything that may leach chemicals (jelly rubber) and keeps lube from leaking all over your stuff.  I stress individual bags because silicone toys piled together can lead to melting silicone messes, so solo is the way to go!

2) While many vibes these days are rechargeable, batteries still operate most of the electric toys out there.  Before you stow your sex toys, remove the batteries and stick them in a baggie, which you can put right into the same baggie as the vibe, keeping them together (you can do with with charging cords as well).  Yes, you are protecting your toy in case the batteries leak acid or get corroded, but you are also safe guarding your toys from going off halfway through security, ensuring that a TSA agent will go digging for that suspicious buzzing sound – which brings us to…

3) Put your sex toys in the checked luggage instead of your carry-on.  First, you won’t have to deal with that TSA agent digging through your bag and pulling your prized rabbit vibe out for all to see.  Second, you won’t have to explain any toys that may seem suspicious to them, such as Njoy’s Eleven, which is an 11″ stainless steel wand.  It may be thrilling to your vagina, but to them it looks like a weapon.  You don’t want to have to toss any of your toys, so stick to stowing the stash.

4) Research discreet toys.  Over the years, sex toys have branched out to take on just about any shape possible, including lipstick, compact and flash drive, making it easier than ever to toss them into your bag undetected.  Take a look online to find toys that fit the bill for keeping undercover and easy to transport.

I’m not quite sure how to segway how out of that, so I’m just going to make this a really abrupt transition.  The Cyborg is made from 100% awesomely body safe silicone.  It has a total length of 7.5 inches, an insertable length of 6 inches with a circumference of 5.5 inches.  It isn’t overwhelming, but it has a nice girth, which I prefer.

CyBee (my nickname for it) is all about texture.  It is ridge, bump and crevice city!  I warmed up a little bit, but at first I found it to be uncomfortable.  All of the features are really pronounced and are absolutely apparent.  Once applied A LOT of lube things got fun.  I probably would have achieved the same affect had I warmed up a bit more, but I was excited.  Can you blame me?  I’m not generally into full on thrusting when it comes to dildos.  Instead I go with something girthy that serves as a filler  – heh – or something with a g-spot curve, but it would be a sin NOT to thrust this robo-cock.  It creates sort of a ripple affect which is pretty awesome and unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.  The pointed tip isn’t ideal for more aggressive thrusting, but the texture made up for it by allowing for spine melting vaginal wall stimulation during slow in and out motions.  Neat!

Fleshlight really did a bang up job of creating interesting fun dildos that have totally unique textures.  I loved my Drac, but Cyborg definitely represented.  You can tell the designs were thought.  I love that they serve as items to look at, but follow through with function.  Too often it is one or the other, but not with the Freaks!

I would recommend this cock to anyone who likes to experiment with textures.  Stop by Fleshlight and order your own Cyborg!

This stainless steel lever is 9.8 inches in total length and weighs in at 1.12 lbs. It feels strong and hefty, but isn’t too heavy to handle. On one end there is a nice curved bulbous head (1.6 inches wide). The other end is curved with 4 graduated teardrop shaped bulbs (1.4, 1.2, 1 and .8 inches wide).

I definitely preferred the bigger end. The quadruple bulbed end seemed like it would be ideal for anal play. I couldn’t really tell you for sure because butt fun just isn’t my bag. The smaller teardrop end was just a bit too narrow to excite me. Plus the pointed tip was a little uncomfortable. It did, however, make for an awesome handle. By placing my fingers between bulbs I was able to remain in control which I loved! The same was true when holding the lever in reverse, but instead the big metal bulb acted like a knob. Long story short: this toy = excellent handle city.

The initial insertion of the big end definitely takes a little warm up and some lube. There is no pointed tip, so you’re essentially trying to insert a ball into your vag. It is all good once it is inside of you, you just have to take care to insert with ease. Once full on penetration is achieved, I found that the curve made it ideal for g-spot stimulation. The rocking back and forth motion felt fantastic. My only complaint is that after my super intense orgasm, it was pretty difficult to pull it out. Lots of relaxing and deep breaths were in order. Oh no, poor me. It was hard to pull the beautiful stainless steel bulb out of my pussy after my earth shattering O. Sheesh. Life is ROUGH!

Needless to say, the Stainless Pleasure Lever will definitely get thrown into my regular sex toy rotation. It is quite beautiful and follows through with function. Before I end this review I want to mention that stainless steel is perfect for use during temperature play. I didn’t use it for such (yet), but placing it in warm or cold water can change your experience completely. It was pretty cold when I first started playing with it, but it immediately heated up to match my body’s temperature. Love! While I chose not to, you could easily warm it in the palm of your hand before use if you so desire.

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, Stockroom.com for this gorgeous toy that I shall cherish in the dirtiest of ways for years to come.

The Honi is a bullet vibrator made from soft Silicone and ABS plastic.  It is waterproof and boasts 12 vibe patterns and multiple speeds.  It is a little over 3 inches in length and a little over 1 inch wide.  It takes 1 AAA battery that keeps it powered up for 2 hours.

Right off the bat I was a little annoyed.  I was all set for a solo session and I couldn’t figure out how to turn the Honi on.  I read the directions and discovered that you press plus sign that is inside the “b” on the vibrator to turn it on (and you press the minus in the “p” to turn it off).  You’re probably wondering why I didn’t just read the directions to begin with.  Well, I don’t think you should have to read directions to turn on a bullet vibrator!  The plus and minus are camouflaged, damnit.  Just sayin’.

While we’re on the subject of controls: to cycle through the various patterns, you hold down the plus sign for 2 seconds as you cycle through to the next one.  I didn’t love this because sometimes it was hard to tell where one pattern and ended and another began.  It didn’t ruin my life, but I do prefer to just click on through rather than continually pressing the button.  The vibrations were not off the charts strong, but they had some nice zoom… enough to keep me interested.  While not 100% silent, it was definitely on the quiet side which I always appreciate.

I started with a bad taste in my mouth, but my experience turned to out to be a decent one.  As bullet vibes go, it holds its own and offers an impressive variety of patterns in one tiny hunk of silicone.  It is also totally waterproof which is nice in the bath and makes cleaning super easy.  Is this toy going to be the number one love of my sex toy life?  Nope, but I think people who are into the crazy vibration patterns would absolutely love it.

Get your own PicoBong Honi at Babeland!

- Yes, I guess in some cases pornography does, in fact, harm.  Hilarious.

- The best Windows95 tutorial ever.  Although the first comment about Windows looking exactly the same 16 years later is actually my favorite part.  So true.

- A new study has discovered that, in reality, men are not intimidated by women’s vibrators.  And some of them even incorporate vibes into their sexual play.  Imagine that!

- Turns out that the Catholic Church owns a publishing house in Germany that sells porno books.  Seriously.  And apparently they knew about it (even though they said they did not) and did nothing about it because they couldn’t get the price they wanted when they tried to sell the company.

- The boss of budget airline Ryanair is interested in launching a pay-per-view pornography option for in-flight service on handheld devices.  I guess they better build more bathrooms on board as well if they make that plan a reality…

- Hustler helps us out with the right ways to act when you meet a porn star. Number one is “Don’t  Be A Creep.”  Ha! (via Buzzfeed)

- Masturbation.  Such a terrifying thing?  I will never understand that logic, but apparently that ultimate fear of self love has made actual impacts on the modern world.

- New research has uncovered a possible link between sex with animals and penile cancer.  Yep.  Please excuse this momentary judgement: I’m not sure that I think this is a bad thing.

- Sex toy or… kitchen utensil?

- Speaking of sex toys, check out these super $$$, luxury sex toys.  You know, for all that extra money you have laying around.

- Sticking an explosive device up your ass.  Bad idea, me thinks.

- Creepy long-distance relationship pillow.  It has a heartbeat.  ‘Nuff said?

Hope this helps you get through til the weekend!

xoxo
-JD

Wow, I’m in love with my RodeoH Harness.  I was lucky enough to review this brand new item thanks to Babeland!  While this awesome bit of cloth serves the same purpose as your traditional harness – it holds your dildo in place while you bang, but there are no straps involved!  The RodeoH Harness is underwear with a built in o-ring for your cock.  It is a sexy pair of briefs made from 95% cotton and 5% spandex.  I got the red and black which I love and prefer, but they also come in black and grey.

I float between 2 sizes and I went with the smaller of the two thinking the tighter the better and the more secure the dildo would be.  They fit me in terms of comfort, but my tummy does spill over a bit at the waist.  They feel fine on, but if I could go back I’d order the bigger size.  Of course this is in no way a reflection of the product!  In fact, I’d say this speaks well for it.  Even when they are snug they are comfy to wear, like your favorite pair of drawers.

The RodeoH is comfy and cute, but how does is stand up as far as practical use?  Pretty damn good.  I first used it with my beloved Tantus O2 Revolution (7.25 inches long, 1.25 inches wide) which is pretty dense and has some weight to it.  I did have a little floppage with this one.  It held up just fine during use, but it wasn’t quite up at attention when I was just hanging out.  I slipped my Tantus Curve – just like in the picture (6 inches long, 1 3/8 inches wide) in and it was nice and erect.  Moral of the story: light weight dildos fare better, but heavier ones work just fine.  RodeoH does suggest using 5-6 inch long dildos with 1 ½ to 2 inches in width.  I had to give my favorite dildo a whirl, whether or not it fit into the recommended specs.  I don’t see this as a problem unless you’re into slinging huge cock all of the time.

Between body fluid and lube, the RodeoH harness gets messy.  This isn’t the kind of thing you just thrown back in the toy box.  Per the directions, you hand wash or machine wash cold and hang to dry.  Drying will shrink it!  I hand washed.  I just felt better about not putting it into a machine.  I really love my RodeoH harness and would be sad if something happened to it!

Here is the size chart, which I would say is pretty on par:

XS: 23″-26″ hip
Small: 25″-29″ hip
Medium: 30″-34″ hip
Large: 34″-37″ hip
XL: 37″-40″ hip
XXL: 39″-41″
XXXL: 41″-43″

O-ring: 1-1/4″-2″ diameter (stretch)

Dildo not included!

The price is totally reasonable!

I am a big fan of this new product.  The RodeoH harness is comfortable and looks great on.  You can even wear it under your pants and slip your dildo in when the time arises.  So sexy and so very convenient.

Get your own RodeoH Harness!

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

Normally when you pick up a sex position book, you’d flip through the pages and see picture after picture of people fucking in all different contorted ways. Thumbs up for Dr. Sadie Allison, who travels way passed that with her awesome instructional Ride’em Cowgirl: Sex Positions for Better Bucking!

Offering over 90 different possible bucking positions, Dr. Allison doesn’t just slap down the picture, she tells you why to get into a certain position, why it will feel good, how to reach the ultimate orgasm, how to make it a multiple, how to help your partner with his HE-Spot, while he touches your G-Spot.

She does an excellent job at touching on some very ‘not so talked about’ subjects, and the language she uses in her book is easily understood, yet very informative. I love that the points she touches on are helpful to many different audiences.  For example, if you’ve never masturbated or had an orgasm, she explains how to go about it, slowly but successfully.

There are many important parts of sex, other than just the act itself. The prep – there is cleanliness, grooming, partner consideration. Dr. Allison spends a good deal of time and detail on kissing, dry humping, foreplay, which are so very important. A few in particular that I enjoyed: the HE-Spot and the Backdoor Boogaloo. How often do you get tips on cleaning up the possible poop? She covers it.

Dr. Sadie’s layout of the book is for couple reading. A major fault among couples is the fear of expressing desires in bed, feeling you may be way out of line, or scare the hell out of your partner. If you’re reading this side by side, the embarrassment part is removed by ‘reading’ it. You can ask your partner at that time, is this something that would interest you? You never know, your partner’s favorite position may be the Banana Split, and you never knew.

This kit comes with a 2 oz bottle of Please Liquid Lubricant. It’s described as glycol-free and it’s water-based. It states it’s non-sticky, but after a bit of use, if you’re not producing any of your own lube, you’re going to want to add more – a lot more, or it does tend to get sticky. It’s also labeled as a lube that is perfect for people with sensitivities. I can’t attest to this, as I don’t have any sensitivity issues.

Now the toy that comes along with this caught me a little off guard. I’ve seen it a thousand times in the stores but never purchased one. It’s a Screaming O manufactured O Yeah Super-Powered Vertical Vibrating Ring. Sounds complex, right? Well, it’s not at all. When I first opened it, I stretched it out around the ring and thought ‘ouch, that has got to be for the tiniest little weenie,’ but it’s not. It stretches enough to fit around three fingers all the way up to the base. This helps for a guy to hold his erection for longer and be harder for HER enjoying pleasure.

This toy has a vertically mounted head which hits the spot while vibrating. There is a single nub which claims to be a continued clitoral stimulation, but honestly, I couldn’t tell if it were there or not. The design of the shaft has tons of nubs, now those I could feel. Oh yes, I could feel. The bullet is a one click wonder. The speed is very doable and the noise not so bad, when you’re in the throes of passion, you can’t hear it singing.

My only issue with this is going to be a statement from my partner: “Tell ’em to shave all pubes, because it pulls like hell!” The ring is stretchy, true, but it tends to roll. If you’re stretching it out as tight as possible to put it on, DON’T just let go. Hee hee, I mean – ouch. But don’t try to roll it, it grabs skin and hairs. Just a heads up! However, for my lesbian friends, no problem slipping this over a nice stiff strap-on. No hairs or skin rolling to worry about.

This is a great kit to buy for a weekend away with your partner. After the aww of being away together, you can get down and dirty with some cowgirl bucking. Then after lunch, you can get back to a completely new idea from the book. It offers endless ways to please one another. Then after dinner, pick another page and buck away! Enjoy.

Take a wild ride of your own with the Wild Ride Kit!

After a long hike and a soak in the hot tub, we decided to open up the Honeymoon in a Box and see what it had to offer and boy was there plenty. There are two Ophoria toys, the Finger Vibe and V-Ring, plus a set of dirty dice, flavored lube and Babeland Body Lickable Oil for massages.

We decided to start off the fun with the dirty dice. After my initial throw of “eat elbow” we got on a roll and had a little fun. I honestly don’t think we’ll use these again, but they did lead to a lot of laughs and a little sexy silly fun. If you’re looking to really set the night on fire I wouldn’t recommend these, but we did giggle a bunch and I really believe that laughing is key to a great relationship.

Next we moved on to the pomegranate vanilla massage oil. I love flavored oils because kissing and massage really go hand in hand and nothing stinks more than the taste of sour chemicals. Besides having an enjoyable taste, this oil functions well also. It’s long lasting but doesn’t leave your skin with sticky or oily at all. If there is one product in this kit I think is a must-have, it’s the massage oil.

Babeland was also thoughtful enough to include two vibrating toys from Ophoria for those of you who love a little buzz. We really enjoyed the finger vibe, which is great for clitoral stimulation or anal teasing thanks to the nifty finger handle. It’s made out of silicone and the vibe is removeable, so it can be sterilized. I love toys that add to our fun without dominating it and this was a pretty good one. I prefer multi-speed toys, but this is a high-quality item that makes this kit worth purchasing

They also included a vibrating cock ring, but we’re not into them, so I gave it to a friend to seduce his new girlfriend! I can tell you a few things about it. Like the finger vibe, it’s made out of silicone, which is awesome, although you shouldn’t use silicone lube with it. I’m guessing that between the prolonged erection and the extra stimulation for her, it would be a fun toy for many couples.

Of course, we took advantage of a new, body-safe lube to play with. I really like Babelube, but this is the first time I’ve tried their flavored lubricants and am happy to report it’s another fine product! It’s glycerin and paraben free and Dulce De Leche is a pretty fantastic flavor. It’s nice to be able to add a little sweetness to our sexin’ without worrying about the side affects of sugar, glycerin or any other nasty ingredients often found in flavored products.

The Honeymoon in a Box is a really fun kit that kept us busy on our weekend away. A lot of kits I’ve received over the years are full of lesser-quality products packaged in a pretty box. Babeland always includes fine products in theirs, so I definitely recommend them whenever you’re looking for a box of fun to get away with!

The first thing that I should point out is that this toy isn’t really made for thrusting. You insert the bulbous end of the Little Su and then are supposed to rock against the stimulator that rests on the outside of your body. I really like the concept and think that Joya did a good job designing the toy.

This is also not a great toy to grab if you’re looking for a quick orgasm, although when combined with a pocket rocket it’ll do the job! For me, it’s more of a slow, sensual journey that ends in a big O and is really great for partnered play. I didn’t think there was any thing I liked more than eating pussy, but then i popped this baby in and went down on my girl! The extra sensations really add to the fun for everyone!

Joya also recommends that this is a good toy for two women to use together because the clit stimulator has bumps on both sides. It’s not my favorite way to enjoy it, but not a bad option either! Because silicone transfers vibration so well, I also enjoy combining this one with a bullet vibe for a little extra sensation.

The Little Su is made from medical grade silicone, which as you should know by now, means it can be sterilized so it’s perfect for sharing. I throw mine in the soup whenever I’m cooking up a batch of dildos.

Another nice perk is the packaging. This toy comes in a box that opens up like a book and is totally cute. It’s also great for storage and makes an attractive gift, if you like giving pervy gifts like us!

If you’re looking for a toy that is well-made and different than anything else on the market, you should definitely head over to Sextoys.com and check out Little Su!