Naughty Nano Review
September 16, 2008
One of the best things about working at Babeland is that we get to review new toys. That’s right - every toy we carry has been tested and approved by at least one sex educator. That’s why we don’t carry all 18,000 toys out there. We just carry the good ones.That doesn’t mean that bad toys don’t cross our path. I’ve tested my fair share and they sit at the bottom of my sex toy drawer, waiting for the day when the US implements a vibrator recycling program.
Most of the time, however, I get to test something fun. A few months ago I got to test the Boss and it certainly took me for a ride. The last toy I tested was the NaughtyNano, the same folks who make the OhMiBod.
I’ll admit that I didn’t really see the appeal of the OhMiBod. I’d been a bad sex educator and hadn’t actually tried it, let alone plugged it into an iPod. The long, white plastic just didn’t appeal to me. When I opened the NaughtyNano, however, I was instantly attracted to the curvy blueness and soft plastic texture. Here was a toy that knew how to party.
The NaughtiNano (and OhMiBod) work like this: Take the plugs and put one end in your iPod (or other music-playing device) and put the other in the vibrator. You can also plug in earphones if you like. Now, kick out the jams. The NaughtyNano vibrates to the beat of the music. Want stronger vibrations? Just turn up the volume (here’s where I had to take my earphones off).
You can have all sorts of ironic fun with this toy. What does Salt N Pepa’s ‘Let’s Talk About Sex’ feel like? Pretty good actually - it has a good beat. What about ‘Let’s Get It On’? More of a slow rumble but a nice buildup. Prince? Not too bad. I ended up with electronica and metal - not really something I wanted to listen to but the beat was amazing - and just what I needed. The curves grabbed my G-spot, the vibrations struck my clit, and life was good.
If nothing else, the NaughtyNano is a lot of fun. I promise you’ll never look at your music collection the same way again.
Taking the SaSi for a Spin
September 9, 2008
I spent the long holiday weekend with a new friend - the SaSi. I’ve been thinking about how exactly I want to write about the SaSi because it truly is like no other toy that I’ve ever tried.The first thing that you should probably know (TMI alert) is that when I use vibrators, I’m generally bringing them in as the sequel to some heavy hand action. I’m generally already pretty turned on and either my hands are getting tired or I’m craving some buzzy goodness.
My experience with the SaSi was completely different. I turned on my SaSi and realized that I needed to experience all of the different movements. I considered starting with my hand as usual but then I thought, ‘what the hell’? and started with the SaSi instead. There I was, reading the manual, pushing buttons and getting totally turned on, little by little. All of a sudden I realized that I recognized that fun little tingle of anticipation - it felt the same as a gently lapping, teasing tongue belonging to a considerate, knowledgeable partner. Whoa. Apparently the SaSi knew what I wanted when I didn’t even know it! I’ve tried way too many sex toys and I’ve never had one make me feel quite this way. I can’t wait to keep playing with the amazing arousal I felt while using the SaSi.
Now that I was rearing to go, I had to figure out how to get my SaSi up to speed. My SaSi didn’t quite get me all the way, but the journey was something entirely new and I have to take my hat off to the SaSi for that. I have some more playing to do but I feel certain that I’ll find that perfect movement for when I need to the teasing to stop and the hard and fast action to begin.
The SaSi differs from other toys in some important ways:
It’s all about the clitoris: The SaSi wasn’t designed for deep penetration or the G-spot. Forget about those and concentrate on that small spot full of nerve endings designed for your pleasure. Just trust me.
The SaSi isn’t for quickies: This is not the toy for your morning orgasm before you rush off to class. How long would your ideal lover take? Give the SaSi that much time.
Lube is a must: Although I always recommend lube, it’s really a necessity with the SaSi. That little ball bearing can get uncomfortable if things are too dry.
Communication is key: Wait, what? Talking to my SaSi? Yes, sort of. In order to have the greatest success possible with your SaSi, you must be a student of Socretes - know thyself. SaSi can help you learn what kinds of stimulation you like but you have to pay attention to your body and how it is responding as you go through each of the SaSi’s motions.
The SaSi can help you have better sex: I’ll be the first to admit that during play with a partner, the SaSi might not be the most effective couple’s toy. However, that doesn’t mean that if you’re partnered you shouldn’t get it. The SaSi can help improve your partner’s cunnilingus skills. If you find a particularly enticing movement, pick up the toy and look at it - then describe that movement to your next partner (or hand them your SaSi). How cool is that?
Other SaSi reviews:
The Snakebite Kit: Unsung Hero of Sensation Play
August 21, 2008
The name of the game for a lot of sex toys these days is discreetness. As more and more people own sex toys, there are more and more people from whom to hide them: kids, roommates, parents, etc. Nothing fools people more than the snakebite kit.
Imagine that you are hiking in Yellowstone and you get bit by a rattlesnake. We’ve all heard that it’s possible to suck venom out of a bite but say that you’re hiking alone and you don’t have a friend that can help you (or your friend is scared of cooties). Simply open the snakebite kit , find the appropriate size, squeeze and put over the bite. Like a good hikey, the suction in the cup will pull out the venom. It’s easy, small and needs no electricity or fancy tools.
Now imagine that you’re hiking (or anywhere, really) and you want to have some extra sensation in your nipples or clitoris. Simply follow the directions above, squeezing the snakebite kit and placing it where you want the extra sensation to be. Once it’s there, you can tap on it for extra sensation, or just leave it there for a few minutes and let it do its magic. When you take it off, the suction action will have brought a lot of blood the surface of the skin, possibly enlarging the nipples or clitoris and definitely increasing the sensitivity. They work like nipple clamps but instead of a pinching sensation, it’s suction which I like a lot better.
I really love my snakebite kit - it’s so easy to use and can travel with me anywhere I go without raising any eyebrows. If anyone asks, I just say that I’m deathly afraid of snakes.
You can pick up a snakebite kit at any camping/outdoors store, or you can go to any Babeland location and grab one there.
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