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I was pretty excited to give the PicoBong Honi a whirl.  Pico Bong toys are made the same folks that make Lelo toys.  While I love the crap out of Lelo’s products, they are on the pricey end of the spectrum.  While they are totally worth it with their soft silicone and rechargeable ways, sometimes they just don’t fit into the budget.  Soooo, I think it is pretty neat that they came out with a line of toys with a wallet friendly price point.

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!

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My partner and I are always looking for new and fun ways to spice up our sex life.  Much like a vodka connoisseur searches for that perfectly smooth and satisfying brand of vodka, we are on a constant hunt for the perfect ‘his and hers’ toy we can use together in the bedroom (or wherever strikes our fancy at the time!).

When I came across the Koa Ring Vibe, it seemed like it would be the perfect combo of providing cock stamina for him and vibrating pleasure for me, which I really like in my toys.  Bonus for me is that if he happens to be away, it’s a vibe I can use on my own.  Yeah!  Both ways!  The back of the box describes the toy as “the ideal toy for couples; increased staying power for him, a mighty climax for her” – sounds perfect, right?

We got the box home and immediately loved the look of it.  The box it’s self is solid black and classy looking.  Inside the box, a small user manual and a single dice is included.  (We’ll get to that later). The shaft of the toy is about 2 & 1/2” long and is smooth to touch, with an additional hard plastic cock-ring at the end.  (It almost looks like an over-sized bullet with a circular handle at the end of it).  I chose black, that way if it falls out of my purse at the grocery store it wouldn’t be as obvious at the pink or purple ones.  The texture of the material feels soft, un-rubberlike… almost like a satin scarf on your skin.  It’s made of a special body-safe silicone, which is a major plus.

He immediately went to grab a single AAA battery to try our destined to be new favorite thing out!  It twists open fairly easily, between the vibrating side and the ring end.  Now, figuring out how to turn the sucker on is an entirely different story.  There is no obvious “on” and “off” button.  We were both ready for some new excitement, wetness forming and the fucker would not turn on.  I twisted the top back and forth, tried three different new batteries.

The side of the shaft says “Picobong”, but that’s about it.  So… on to read the tiny user-manual we went.  Apparently, there are tiny + and – signs place in the logo on the side.  (It would be nice if it were more obvious when you’re horny and in a hurry!)  The + and – are literally smaller than a pea.  Really?  The user manual basically (and I mean BASIC) explains that you hold down the + sign to turn up the vibration intensity, and have to hold down the + sign to cycle between the different kinds of vibrations.  (According to the box, there are 12 speeds… although they don’t all seem that different).

If you’re looking for some pussy pounding vibe, go straight to 12 and skip the other ones.  Remember use your fingernail to get it going.  It is a very quiet vibe, which is a huge plus, as he has roommates!   As for the dice, the manual says to check out the website (www.picobong.com) to find out what it’s for.  We did this, out of curiosity, and the website says “We hoped you could tell us”.  WTF?!

Anyways, back to the toy.  I wanted him to try it on his cock, but the hard plastic was a little stiff (lol) and small to fit around the shaft of his penis.  He pulled and tugged on the plastic, a little fear of breaking the plastic.  He’s thinking if this is supposed to fit around my cock, ouch!  Unless you enjoy having your cock strangled, this will not come close to fitting around your cock.  If you can manage it, however, more power to you… and this might be the cock-ring for you!  He then discovered that the ring fit perfectly around his thumb.  We turned it up; he put it around his thumb, holding the vibe in the palm of his hand.  He knew I was waiting anxiously with anticipation and he had me wait no longer.

When that little bugger hit my clit I literally lifted off the bed.  I’m not sure if it was from the build up or the Pico Bong, but between the two, instant orgasms.  This since has become his new toy to use on me while he is going down on me.  He said having it secure around his thumb, it’s one less thing he needs to concentrate on and put his full vigorous tongue to work on my pussy.  (It is the perfect size to be a cock-teaser in anticipation of the real thing!)  I also have found that if I use the hook on my finger, I have enough room to reach around him during sex to tickle his asshole with it.

And it’s waterproof!  Although, it claims to be fully waterproof to the depth of 1 meter, we have yet to try it.  (This summer we’ll test it out in the pool and keep you posted!)  We have tried it in the shower, and it works like a charm!  We have also used it with and without lube.   If using it as a tickler, lube isn’t necessary.  But, if you plan on inserting it, I’d recommend a good water based lube.  (Water based is recommended, as it is silicone).  It’s easy to clean too… just rinse off with warm water and some anti-bacterial hand soap.  My preference is clit stimulation; this vibe is a little bit too small for inserting.  Like stated before, cockteaser.

So, if you’re looking for a good cock-ring, this is not it.  But, if you are looking for an all-around fun toy (that fits conveniently in the inside pocket of your purse) to get you to that next level of orgasm, Koa is the toy for you!  For a fun addition to your toy drawer, I highly recommend it.

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I tend to fall in love with Lelo’s products as soon as I get my hands on them.  They always feel so good – the silicone parts are soft, the plastic parts are sleek and the toys are light weight, delicate and sturdy all at the same time.  They are fancy shmancy (no sarcasm intended).  The Siri absolutely fell into this category.

The Siri is a mouse size massager that fits nicely in the palm of your hand.  It is made from ABS plastic with one end dipped in silicone.  It is 3.75 inches long and 1.85 inches wide.  It is super quite and stays powered up for 4 hours after a 2 hour charge.  The perfect size for clitoral and all over stimulation.

The vibration levels go from super low to fairly high intensity.  I wouldn’t say it gets as intense the (overly) buzzy pocket rocket, but it is definitely enough to satisfy those that like a good bit of buzz.  I found that the midlevel vibration had just enough kick to get me right where I needed to be.  If you’re into different patterns, you have 6 to choose from.  That isn’t really how I roll, but I checked them out and found that were fun for a bit of tease time.

Cleaning is as simple as wiping down with 10% bleach solution (or cleaner)… nothing too intense.

The only minus with this one was the packaging.  Why you slippin’, Lelo?  The Siri still comes with a black storage box, but it was incased in thin plastic that was also surrounded by cardboard.  You have to rip the cardboard to get to the goods.  I’m not sure who was in charge when THAT was created. Regardless, you can still store the Siri in the box, but it rolls around instead of having a nice contoured holder to rest in.  There are definitely worse things in the world!

Overall, the Siri is an awesome vibrator.  It packs as much or as little punch as you want, is body safe and simple to use.  Love!  Oh yeah, it’s a great addition to intercourse, dildo time and strap on play.

Thanks, SexToys.com!

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Happy Humpday!  Welcome to the midweek stretch!  I’m not gonna lie, I spent the early part of this week in Maine, so I’m not feeling the Wednesday groan quite as intensely as other folks who have been manning their desks since Monday.  But not to worry, I take my Humpday celebration quite seriously and as usual, I have complied a list of the sexiest news on the web. Let’s get to it!

- Erotic Chess definitely gives me a craving to play.  Not chess, though.

- A research team at the University of Pennsylvania has been experimenting with using the HIV virus to turn white blood cells into cancer fighting agents.  And it looks like they are making strides.  Science can be so awesome sometimes!

- The new Duet vibrator is not only USB-powered, it’s also a 8g or 16 g flash drive.  That’s right, this buzzy little friend gets you off, as well as stores whatever info you need to have close at hand.  Not porn though, since you need to have the vibe out of the computer to use it.  That, my friends, is a design flaw if I ever saw one!

- ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Kandi Burruss is designing her own line of sex toys.  I’ll admit that I don’t know who she is, but people love their Bravo shows, and I’m sure a ton of you would want to know this.

- Look who’s joining the porno game – PETA!  People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are planning to take advantage of the .xxx domain and launch their own “pornography site that draws attention to the plight of animals.”  I seriously cannot wait to see this!

-Shortly after giving birth to her daughter a few months back, feminist porn director/actress Madison Young created an art exhibit titled “Becoming MILF,” which focuses on the intersections between sexuality and motherhood.  Last week some controversy around the exhibit surfaced from an unlikely place – another porn star… who called Young a pedophile, on twitter.

Hope this gets you through til the weekend!

xoxo
-JD

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Looking for a small vibe that packs a punch? Look no further than the Tango from the makers of one of the most innovative toys in the business, the We-Vibe. This lipstick shaped vibrator is a high-end product that blew my mind.

The Tango is rechargeable, which is almost unheard of when it comes to small clit vibes like this. I can think of a couple to compare it to and they can’t come close to touching the power of this buzzing buddy. The company claims that when fully charged, you’ll get two hours of play and I have no reason to doubt them. I haven’t had any problems with it losing power yet.

Another thing you’ll get from the Tango that is uncommon in this type of toy is variety. There are four speeds and four patterns, all of which are scrolled through by clicking the push button at the bottom. I do wish I had the option of decreasing the speed without scrolling through all of the patterns, but there’s not a lot of room for fancy controllers on such a small toy.

I really like toys like this for partnered play because they can add to the experience without becoming the focus. I mean, I don’t have a problem with a night centered around my favorite sex toy, but it’s nice to add a little buzz to a night without losing intimacy. It’s also great for a quick solo session, if that’s what you’re in the mood for!

I expected a lot from this company and they did not disappoint. The body-safe Tango isn’t cheap, but you get what you pay for in this world and if you’re a big fan of power and love lipstick shaped vibes, it’s worth spending the money.

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Happy Masturbation Month to all! About sixteen or so years ago, the fine folks over at sex toy shop Good Vibrations declared May to be the month that we truly celebrate all things self love. I don’t know about you, but we here at HM4Her couldn’t be more excited to bring a little extra attention to solo sexin’. To help promote the awesomeness of jerkin’ off, we thought we’d tell you about some of our favorite ‘masturbatory aids’ (don’t you just love that phrase?)!

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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There aren’t many toys I lust after, but I’ve always been curious about Big Teaze Toys line of vibrating rubber duckies. I love when an innocent item is perverted and think the entire line is cuter than cute! Needless to say, I was pretty excited when I found out I’d have my own bath toy to review.

When I opened the package upon arrival, I was pleased to see a travel sized Bondage Fashionista Duckie dressed to the nines in its finest fetish gear. From the ball gag in its mouth, to the detailed corset and spiked collar, this little guy would fit in at any leather club. There’s even a little “diamond” duckbill piercing, which I thought was a nice touch!

Bondage duckie takes one AAA battery (not included) that is easily inserted in the base. While I was disappointed to find that there is only one speed to this bath buddy, I was impressed with the amount of vibration that one little battery provides.

One thing that surprised me was how hard this toy is. I expected it to be soft and squishy, like Ernie’s best friend, but it’s made of hard plastic. I suspect that material transfers vibration much better, so for that reason it’s probably best. However, I have to wonder how a pliable toy would have worked as a vibrator.

To be honest, this isn’t a toy I’ll use to get off a whole bunch. I mean, he lives in my bathroom and will do the job in a pinch, but I have a waterproof bullet that I prefer because it has multiple speeds. That doesn’t mean I don’t LOVE it and wouldn’t recommend it. It’s a great addition to my bathroom décor and even cuter than pictures lead one to believe.

In the end, I like this as a vibrator and love it as a gift. I predict that a bunch of my friends will have one of these in their bathroom by the end of 2011.

Get your own Travel-Size I Rub My Duckie Bondage Fashionista for plenty of bath time fun!

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There’s been a lot of noise about the Toyfriend line of vibrators since they launched and we finally got our hands on the Nosy to review!

This yellow vibe (I think this is my first yellow toy!) doesn’t look like anything in my collection, and while I wasn’t quite sure how best to use it, I was pretty excited to try something new. I mean, how many pocket rockets can a girl write about before becoming redundant?

First up, let’s talk details. Nosy is made of body-safe silicone, so there’s no worry about icky phthalates getting all up in your junk. And I know I’ve said it a million times, but another reason I love it is because it’s non-porous and can be sterilized with a quick wipe with a ten percent bleach solution. I don’t keep anything I can’t sterilize – I just can’t get past the idea of a billion little bacteria living in my toy!

It also has two speeds and three different function patterns. Variety is the spice of life and something I require in my vibes, so this is a pretty big deal for me. It runs on two AAA batteries, which were included in the package, and is not my most powerful toy but is strong enough to do the job.

Anyways, time to get down to business – none of the stuff I just explained really matters if the Nosy didn’t get me off! After a little research (I told you I wasn’t really sure how to best use this one) I headed off to the bedroom to spend a little time with my new friend.

I noticed two things immediately upon taking Nosy out of the box: it’s surprisingly heavy and super soft. I had a good feeling about how things were going to go down. The hook shape of the Nosy was a little intimidating, but I have to say it works really well.

This isn’t a vibe that’s built for thrusting, but you’re able to apply pressure in ways that is hard to do with other vibes. It’s also really good for teasing, especially since the vibration is strong throughout the entire toy. It’s always nice to add something different to my collection and this vibe is here to stay!

I probably would recommend a more traditional vibe for someone’s first toy, but would never warn anyone against buying this. It’s pretty great and I’m glad Toyfriend took a chance with the design.

I’d definitely love to check out more vibes from Toyfriend in the future. The Nosy is well made, unique and a welcomed addition to my toy box.

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Happy post-humpday!  Welcome back to the nearly end of the week stretch!  It’s been a busy one here at HM4Her, getting back in the swing of things after all the running around to California and Toronto, so this week’s Link Love got pushed back to today, which I think is even more exciting, because it means we are even closer to the weekend!  So, let’s get to it!

- Clearly I am perpetually stuck with a pre-teen sense of humor, because I think this is hilarious.

- I love infographics, especially when they are about masturbation!  Did you know that female porcupines have been known to use wooden sticks as dildos?!?  Me either!

- Porn star Stoya rants about her pubic hair – and all the info people have wrong about it.

- I seriously cannot BELIEVE that sodomy is still illegal in some places.  It makes my brain overload to even thing that’s possible.  And even more so, sodomy is illegal is some states – ONLY IF YOU ARE GAY!  Like in Texas (shocker).  Mother Jones has a map of the most updated data.

- A San Francisco man catches fire inside a private video booth in a sex shop.  Apparently it is unclear what happened to ignite him.  Was it playing with fire, spontaneous combustion, or smiting by a higher power?  You be the judge. Read the rest of this entry »

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One of the most interesting things about vibrators is variety in which they come.  From the hardcore Hitachi Magic Wand to the teeny tiny Pocket Rocket, vibes come in all shapes and sizes.  While those shapes aren’t always the sexiest (in my opinion), they usually tent to work for their specific functions.

Take the Flirty G Waterproof G-Spot Vibrator, for instance.  Upon taking it out of the box, I promptly renamed this blue beast “The Shark.”  Something about the curve of its insertable side and the little clit stimulating nubs reminded me of a shark’s open mouth – and once I got that in my head, there was no going back.  I suppose the nickname I bestowed on this vibe fits, as it is a waterproof toy with a pretty powerful vibrating punch.  And that’s a big thing to say about a toy that runs on only two AAA batteries (that are not included).

The Flirty G (I guess I should use its given name) is a one touch controlled vibe with 9 different functions that are accessed by pressing the button over and over.  While I’ll admit that having to scroll through all of the different functions to get back to the one I want is super annoying, it’s pretty much the standard when it comes to sex toys, so I usually just suck it up and deal.  But still, just putting it out there that it is annoying as sin!

One thing that surprised me with the Flirty G is that it is phthalate-free.  The TPR silicone blend has the same slight tackiness and shower curtain smell as jelly rubber, but doesn’t leech toxic chemicals into your body.  Still, I do prefer that my sex toys not have that weird chemically smell, even if they aren’t full of phthalates.  I also noticed that the TPR on this toy is really just a thin covering that goes over hard plastic that houses the actual vibrating parts.  I’m pretty picky with my toys, and really I prefer a toy that’s more one piece. Read the rest of this entry »

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