Wahl Vibrator
October 19, 2008
I am a big Hitachi fan. That’s an understatement. I may be the Hitachi’s biggest fan. Ever.
But a little bird kept telling me how amazing the Wahl Vibrator was. Over and over again.
So I wanted to get one, and luckily enough for me, Babeland was happy enough to oblige my whim. I waited and waited. And then, of course as soon as it came, I was sick. And then, once I was feeling better, I had my first ever yeast infection (probably from the antibiotics I was on for being sick). So I waited some more.
And then? The day of reckoning. Keeping in mind that I’ve been loving on the Hitachi for a good 3 or 4 years at this point, and you can imagine what this looked like in my mind. A shoot out in the SM Corral between the Wahl and the Hitachi. Hitachi had the bettin’ odds, but I was willing to give the under dog Wahl a chance.
I plugged ‘er on in, and lay back in bed. I started first with the attachment it already had (there are 7 in all), which is the one displayed on the box. And logically, I started at level 1 (out of 2).
Not bad. A little tickly, but it did feel nice. However, no way in hell it was giving my magic wand a run for my money. I tried it on my back, breasts, hip bones, etc. Overall? It was an excellent massager…but even as I switched to all the different attachments, on level 1, it just was too light buzzy, and wasn’t going to get me going, no way no how.
And then, once I’d tried out all the attachments (I really like the larger circle with the pokey things – that felt amazing!) on level 1, I kicked it up a notch to level 2.
As a friend would say, OH EM GEESE! Whole different ball game (I know I’m mixing my metaphors, and they didn’t play ball in the Old West…but bear with me!). It was this like deep, penetrating vibration…that was almost too much for ME to handle. *ME* She of the weapons grade sex toys. She of the Hitachi and Lelo. She of the “plug ‘er in, let ‘er rip.” Yeah. It was THAT strong. And it felt phenomenal…when I could take it.
Brilliant. Really. One level is good for massaging and a little teasing, the other excellent for getting off. I had to kind of re-train my body to get off using it, since it was so used to the Hitachi, but it was totally do-able.
One small problem with it is that it cramps my style a bit. Unlike the Hitachi which you can balance against you, or tuck into your underwear (thereby leaving your hands free for other fun things), you have to physically hold onto the Wahl as it vibrators your hands immensely. Slightly annoying, slightly frustrating….but still worth it
Like the Hitachi, the Wahl is definitely affordable, which is always a bonus. If I had to choose between the two, I’ll still go with my old favorite..but since I don’t, I’m happy to have both on call. 4.5 stars!
Ella
October 12, 2008
As we all know, I super duper so much love and heart Lelo toys. Everything they make is bloody freaking amazing. My second favorite (and favorite non-hitachi) vibrator is the Gigi, by Lelo. Lelo is, hands down, the most awesome vibrator maker, as a whole, ever. Period.
All their vibrators are rechargeable, which is awesome, convenient, and very earth friendly. They also use plastic and pure silicone, so everything they make is phthalate-free. Basically, they rock. And then they decided to rock even more, and offered to let me try ANY TOY I WANTED.
Well. I had the Gigi, and the Liv, and the Lily. What more could I possibly want?
Answer? Ella. I was ready to start a little love affair with this beauty.
She’s solid black, and as most of you are aware, I think black sex toys are pretty much the sexiest things ever. I have a black lily, a black granite dildo, black and red flogger, and the list goes on. But this is a beautiful matte silicone, unlike any other dildo I’ve ever tried. It’s also shaped just like the Gigi, which you may remember is pretty much the most amazing shape in regards to my vagina. It makes me make ridiculous noises I have never made before.
So I was sooooo excited to try it out. It came…but sadly, I didn’t, because as soon as I got it, I got really sick. I took it into the shower to try out at one point, but then got distracted by a certain person (but it is water proof – obviously).
FINALLY, I got to try it out. Remember, it IS silicone, so no silicone lube, but anything water based will do quite well.
I busted out (as always) the Hitachi. I hadn’t had sex in a whole week, and I hadn’t really masturbated (minus a quicky while falling asleep last week) in 3 or 4 weeks. I was so freaking ready for this.
The shape, just like the Gigi, was perfect. It may seem a little small to some people, but no. Really. The shape is like “hello, I am hooked up with a GPS system for the sole purpose of finding your G-Spot” – and then does so. G-spot, meet Ella. Ella, g-spot. Have a lovely time!
I came in less than two minutes. And then again in another 3. And then again. And again. Between the Hitachi and Ella, I could have probably come over and over and over all afternoon. Sadly (for my vagina, but happily for me), I was headed out to meet L, so I had to get dressed and head out…otherwise, I probably would have come about 3 million more times. And that’s not an exaggeration or anything.
My only beef with it? It isn’t harness compatible – I wish it was, because can you IMAGINE what it would feel like to have someone pressed against you, fucking you with Ella. Maybe it’s better that this isn’t possible. I might just die of pleasure from that. I really love this toy. So much, it might become a permanent fixture in my nightstand drawer. And that, my friends, is saying a lot.
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Universal Lube from VibeReview
October 8, 2008
Trying Universal Lube for the first time was a terrifying experience. I wasn’t worried about what it might do to my body. I basically trusted that VibeReview would never send me anything dangerous and that it would be a passable lube. But I was scared to death about what it might do to my silicone toys.
Traditional wisdom dictates that you do not use silicone lubes with silicone sex toys. The fact that they are made of similar materials triggers a reaction and can allow the lube to break down the materials in your precious silicone toys. So, even though silicone lubes can be awesome and a lot of people prefer them, most of us keep water-based lubes around for sex toy use.
But, Universal Lube is different. The name really says it all. It is a silicone lube that is designed to be safe with sex toys. I was a bit scared the first time I squirted it onto one of my favorite silicone dongs but I am happy to report that the toy came out unscathed.
Now that we’ve established that it didn’t fuck up my toys, how does it work as a lube? Pretty well, I think. It is thicker than most silicone lubes I’ve tried so that means that it stays in place. In general, this class of lube is more slippery than slick so you feel the lubrication in a more pure sense instead of just wetness. Depending on the situation, I love this because it preserves a lot more of the friction of sex while maintaining a safe and comfortable level of movement and lubrication.
I was also really please that the bottle is a generous size, inviting me to slather on as much as I felt like while I was playing. Many silicone lubes are incredibly pricey so this seemed like a great value.
If you like the feel of silicone lubes but get nervous about using them because they negate the use of your favorite toys, then Universal Lube is a must to try. You’ll find that it may become one of your go-to lubes because it will keep your options open in terms of toy choices and can be easily layered with water-based lubes to create new sensations.
Paul and Paulina
October 5, 2008
I have continued on my adventure of finding the *right* rabbit-style vibe for me, and this week, that involved the testing of Paul and Paulina, a rabbit style vibe from Fun Factory.
Ok. A few weeks back, I reviewed the Sally Seal, another rabbit style vibe by Fun Factory. And honestly, this one really wasn’t *that* much different.
Again, it’s made by Fun Factory. The material is a good quality, phthalate-free silicone, so three cheers for body healthy toys! It takes 4 AA batteries, which is fairly normal, but it really puts a lot of power out for only being powered on those.
Again, it was a little loud for me. Not quite so loud as a certain Seal, but certainly more than I like to have in my bedroom, even if I’m alone – the vibration part was fine, but the twisting part sounded like an old school joy stick…NOT sexy.
Another problem I’ve had with most, if not all, of Fun Factory’s toys, is the battery compartment. I mean, come on folks; I have a Master’s degree, and I can’t figure out how to open/close the compartment, or get the batteries in properly without bending the connectors? Yeah. Sad story.
On the other hand, maybe my body just isn’t built for rabbit style vibrators, and I should just give up this chase. This is an affordable toy that is BODY HEALTHY (most rabbit style toys are made out of jelly. Read: Phthalates. YUCK!), and would be good for a beginner trying to figure out whether or not they like rabbit style toys. I don’t hate it. It just really isn’t my thing.
Oh yeah – it comes in more colors than just pink (obviously, or I wouldn’t be reviewing it!). Mine was blue…so know you have choices too 
So if you want your very own Paul and Paulina, click here to get one. Or if you’d like any other kind of sexy vibrator, head on over to VibeReview.com.
And if you find the *perfect* phthalate-free rabbit style vibe, PLEASE let me know. It’s like my holy grail or something.
Eco Delight Kit
September 27, 2008
I was more than thrilled when Babeland offered to let me review the Eco Delight Kit. First of all, I’m Colorado born and bred, which makes me a sustainable and environment loving hippie at heart. Secondly, I’ve really been wanting to get my hands on a Delight ever since I first saw one, so clearly, this kit was perfect for me.In this kit are:*An all natural, recycled paper bag EMBEDDED WITH FLOWER SEEDS (so you can plant the bag and flowers grow!!!)*Organic Naked Lube*Mamba condoms*A Rice-Flower Massage Candle (with matches)*A Delight vibe (I chose the Black/White, but there are other options).Ok. Let’s break this down.I didn’t get to use the bag, as it’s September, plus I live in an apartment building. However, come spring, I plan on planting it, and am really bloody excited about this part of the kit. Wildflowers IN A BAG. I mean, come on!About the lube? Yeah. I didn’t even open it, but rather, gave it to a friend in lube need. I’ve already review the Organic Naked Lube (read the review here), and was pretty unimpressed. In fact, I still have about 98% of the bottle left, so I didn’t feel the need to really try it out…again.The Mamba condoms were nice; they’re vegan (like most condoms), and felt nice, at least over the toys I used them on. They’re Swedish, and supposeably made by a non-profit, which in my book, is damn cool. Nothing ridiculously amazing, but then again, few condoms are.The Delight was pretty bad ass. In case you don’t know much about the Delight, it is a re-chargable vibrator (yay! No costly and harmful batteries!)..that charges *in its case.* Yeah. Crazy, I know, but you just put it in its case, and plug the whole case in and voila! No sitting there on your counter getting fuzzy while it charges. Not awkward questions from visitors, as it sits there on your counter while it charges. And you have easy storage too!Now, it’s supposed to be both a G-spot and a clitoral toy, but I had my doubts. My anatomy has never perfectly fit any of these dual use toys, but I thought I’d give it a go. The bad? Yeah – when it is inserted the right way, it definitely doesn’t hit my clit. The good? When it is inserted the right way, it OH MY GOD hits my g-spot! That curved part is abso-freaking-lutely brilliant! It felt amazing…and then I turned on the vibrations. There are multiple settings, and all of them felt…well..DELIGHTful. (Insert groans here). There was a good amount of vibration (which we all know is important too me), and so far, it’s still charged. Plus, it’s plastic and silicone (body friendly and easy to clean), and is water resistant (shower, anyone?) I was…well…DELIGHTed by the Delight (ok, the puns stop here, promise!).However, the high point of this kit was the Massage Candle. Oh. Em. Gee. This was genius. I thought that the scent might be a little strong…but no, it was perfect. AND the candle came with matches. For me, this is the equivalent of having a toy come with batteries (if it requires them). Fucking fabulous…especially since I already had F tied up in my bed when I wanted to use it, and wasn’t ready to go on a hunt for a lighting instrument in the middle of sex.The wax melted fairly quickly, and the glass wasn’t too hot to hold. I poured in on her to the sound of a gasp, and then rubbed it in. And poured more on her, and gave her a back massage. I tried it out again a few days later – she still loved it! Finally, it was my turn…it felt amazing. I almost wish it had been hotter, but I guess that was kind of the point…that it didn’t need to be a “wax play” kind of thing, but was more soft and sensuous. Either way, it was AMAZING, and I’m definitely hoping to get a few more of these amazing candles.Overall, the kit gets 4 stars out of 5. The Delight, the bag, and the Candle gets 5 stars each. Condoms get 3 or 4…I mean, they’re just condoms…good condoms, but not amazing. And the lube? Yeah, 2 stars at the most, bringing down the average of the kit. Hmm…actually, can I give the Massage Candle 6 stars (out of 5)? Cause I really really really liked it.Want to get your own earth-friendly Eco Delight Kit? Visit Babeland here to get one of your own!-Essin’ Em
The Fukuoku Vibrating Glove
September 20, 2008
I’ve pretty much been craving the Fukuoku Vibrating Glove since I turned 18 and first set foot in a sex toy store. I mean…five fingers, all full of vibrations? How could you *not* want one of these.
I cut it out of its packaging…and groaned. It takes AAA batteries, and while I have more AAs than I could possibly need EVER, I couldn’t scrounge up 3 AAAs. Sigh. I texted F; “If you have any AAA batteries, can I borrow 3 when you come over?” She wrote back that she didn’t have any, and asked if she should pick up any. We’re not at the point where I’m ok asking her to grab me something, so I told her I’d figure it out on my own.
Once she was over, I showed her the glove, placing it on my right hand (you can also get it for your left hand…but although I’m left handed, I’d asked for the right one…I didn’t think I’d have enough dexterity in it, so I wanted it on my non-dominant hand, so I could use my left hand for um…you know, important things. Like fucking people). We joked about how I looked like a super villain, and that I should keep AAA batteries around. As I moved to take it off, I hit the on button…and it came to life. That’s right folks, this toy COMES WITH BATTERIES. Ah-May-Zing. 10 points right there.
It has two vibrating options; low and high. The glove itself is pretty damn comfy, but was a little big on me (I have really small hands), even once I tightened the wrist strap, so the vibes didn’t sit perfectly on my fingers. Didn’t matter. They vibrated my fingers like WOAHFUCK, and as I ran then up and down F’s back, they really seemed to work magic. She moaned a little and let me rub my hand all over her back. With extra pressure, I got extra moans. It was fabulous.
I flipped her over, for access to her stomach. I ran the glove all over her; breasts, tummy, and all elicited pleasant sounds on both high and low settings. The only thing she didn’t like so much was having it on her nipples, on either speed. She said it was just too much.
Then we switched, letting her put it on. I think it fit her hand a little better. Starting it on low, she rubbed it all over me. It didn’t feel as good as getting a massage from her, but it did feel quite nice (and was much less work for her, I’m sure). She moved it up to my nipples, to show me how it was too much vibration. Ha. I, she of the nipple clamps, LOVED it, especially on the higher setting. As I always say, each to his/her own!
With her body pressed against mine, I was getting really turned on. She moved it between my legs, over my underwear. Mmm. It felt good, but to be honest, I can’t really see getting off with a glove. I’m iffy about cleaning it (although you can remove everything and wash it…or so they say), and I really preferred it as a massager. I mentioned that it was a lot less cheesy than I thought it would be, and F pointed out that it was still pretty cheesy. I agreed, but said it was cheesy in a super hero kind of way. Which then turned into talk about a sexy super villain-heroine in distress role play (why yes, I do own a cape. and a cloak), which then turned into giggles.
While I don’t really see this becoming my go to for getting off, I was really bloody impressed (and not just because it came with batteries). For running on AAAs, it packs a decent punch, and I really enjoyed watch F’s face and body as I ran it over her skin. Definitely great for foreplay and sensation play, and it wasn’t even that loud, which was a nice surprise. 4 out of 5 stars!
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