Laughing Furry

Try as I might, I never felt sexy as a furry bunny.

But, it was good for a laugh.

HNT #9

(See more furry bunny pictures in my LELO INA review.)

Play along with Half-Nekkid Thursday at Osbasso’s and The Other HNT.

Pleasurists #64

Thanks to Editrix Scarlett Lotus St. Syr for making my LELO INA review the Pleasurists #64 Editor’s Pick.

by Jen Dixon via modelmayhem

Pleasurists is a round-up of the adult product and sex toy reviews that came out in the last seven days. For updates and information follow our RSS Feed and Twitter.

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e[lust] #7

Editor’s Pick

• LELO Ina by Raven Quince

Yes! Yes! Yes! Do it again! Mmmmmm! Wow. Thank you, baby.

INA has given me insta-orgasms. On my first try, despite not knowing how to work the controller and accidentally attempting to insert both parts of it into me, I fumbled my way to a gushing orgasm in just a few quick minutes. The second trial included my husband’s cock and a butt plug – I came strongly and in no time flat. INA my new best friend.

Note: Possibly the most adorable LELO review ever! Who doesn’t love to see photos of the reviewer in a bunny suit to celebrate LELO’s awesome rabbit vibe! Seriously, go look at the pictures and read it.

Editrix

Scarlet Lotus St. Syr

On to the reviews…

Vibrators

• Better Than Chocolate by Sammi
• LELO Gigi by Britni TheVadgeWig
• Velvet Sweet Heart by LikeSunshineDust
• Better Than Chocolate by Saraid
• Layaspot by Undressed Reviews
• Touche Ice by Alley
• My Cute Tickler by Pretty Power Tools
• Madame Butterfly Pillow Stimulator by The Duchess
• Venus Butterfly by Rori
• Kiwi by Alley
• Onye Fleur by Carnivalesq
• 1969 L’insolite by Pretty Power Tools
• Sqweel by Sexorcism
• Satisfied by Alley
• LELO Elise by BootyBandit
• KiWi by Carrie Ann
• Passion Flower G by Alley
• Fun Factory Dinky Digger by Kynky Kytty
• C-Teaser by Carrie Ann
• Sex Tarts Kit by Alley
• LELO Ina by Carnivalesq
• Onye Fleur by Alley
• Wahl by namelesschaos
• Little Chroma by Carrie Ann
• LELO Elise by Joan Price
• Jimmyjane Form 2 by Joan Price
• SaSi by Domina Doll

Dildos

• LELO Ella by Lady Evyl
• LELO Ella by Britni TheVadgeWig
• Rascal O2 by Britni TheVadgeWig
• G-Pop by Domina Doll
• Fun Factory Whirly by Kynky Kytty
• LELO Ella by Wilhelmina Wang
• Radiant Gems Ballsy Cock by Sammi
• Jollie by Joan Price
• Fun Factory Scrudy by Kynky Kytty

Anal Toys

• Bendy Beads by Essin’ Em
• LELO Billy by Mistress Kay
• Ryder by namelesschaos
• Nexus Excel by Red
• The Fury by Profligacy
• LELO Billy by Kiss My Kitty
• Crystal Delights by Domina Doll
• Doc Johnson Anal Probe by BootyBandit

Toys for Cocks

• Tenga Egg by Nadia West
• Double Cock Ring by Kiss My Kitty

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

• Intimate Organics Relaxing Lemongrass & Coconut Cleansing Gel by Saraid
• Aromatheraphy Foaming Bath by Domina Doll

BDSM/Fetish

• Kinklab Vampire Gloves by Domina Doll
• Basic Breathe Easy Ball Gag by Undressed Reviews
• Silver Prongs Nipple Jewelry by Red
• Fur Tickler & Flogger by Domina Doll
• Sinvention Silicone Ball Gag by BootyBandit
• Zomi Cuffs Kit by Domina Doll

Adult Books & Games

• Smart Girl’s Guide to the G-Spot & Orchid G Combo by Undressed Reviews
• Safe World by Mistress Kay
• Smart Girl’s Guide to the G-Spot & Orchid G Combo by EffinSara
• Smart Girl’s Guide to the G-Spot & Orchid G Combo by Lady Evyl
• Discover Your Lover by Mistress Kay
• Hugs and Kisses Coupon Book by Mistress Kay
• Moregasm by Juliettia
• “Fetish” the Board Game by Mistress Kay
• Carrie’s Story by Alley
• The Human Pony by Mistress Kay

Adult Movies/Porn

• Nostalgia by Epiphora
• Speakeasy by Epiphora
• Roulette by Epiphora
• Roulette Berlin by Epiphora
• Roulette Dirty South by Epiphora
• Seven Minutes in Heaven by Epiphora
• Seven Minutes in Heaven 2 by Epiphora
• Nostalgia by Domina Doll

Storage

• Tunti Illuminated Boudoir Case by Pretty Power Tools

Lingerie

• Brocade Mini Skirt by Red

Miscellaneous

• Fun Factory Smartballs Teneo Uno and Duo by Scarlet Lotus St. Syr
• Fascinator Throe by Shanna Katz
• Off With Your Head by EffinSara
• The Hitachi Magic Wand Accessory Kit by Mistress Kay
• Eat Whatever Mints by Sexorcism

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Review: Hop to it INA!

I have always been slightly skeptical of the garish look and hefty appearance of the vibrator that Sex In The City brought to the mainstream and remained a rabbit virgin. But, if there is one company that could make me lust after a rabbit-type vibe, it’s LELO. This manufacturer of “pleasure objects” has come to be known for their quality materials, luxurious feel, and unique design. I was babbling incoherently thrilled when they selected me to receive one of their two new products to review – the dual-action INA.

Turn Ons:
There are two motors – one in the shaft and one in the clitoral nub – that are strong, deep and work together beautifully. INA is on the express train to becoming my favorite toy based on speed to climax alone.

Turn Offs:
INA is not made for thrusting and does not have much length. INA’s buttons, though different from other LELO products, are still much too easy to change by accident in mid-session.  The silicone separated from the plastic handle quite easily.

The O Factor:
Yes! Yes! Yes! Do it again! Mmmmmm! Wow. Thank you, baby.

INA has given me insta-orgasms. On my first try, despite not knowing how to work the controller and accidentally attempting to insert both parts of it into me, I fumbled my way to a gushing orgasm in just a few quick minutes. The second trial included my husband’s cock and a butt plug – I came strongly and in no time flat. INA my new best friend.

Size Matters:
Insertable length = 3 ½”
Total length = 7 ¾”
Diameter = 1 3/8”
Circumference = 4 ½”

The Ins and Outs:
The insertable shaft and clit stimulator parts of my INA are covered in gorgeous silky feeling orange silicone. (INA is also available in purple and lime green.) The shaft is not flexible and is quite unyielding, but it has a nice girth that gives me a full feeling with an upward curve to tickle my g-spot. If you’re looking for length, or if your g-spot is higher than average, the INA may fall short. It has the same insertable length as the GIGI – 3 ½” – though its circumference is ½” thicker.

The clitoral stimulator measures 7/8” in diameter and 2” long. It is flexible from its base allowing it to lift up and away to rest against your clit while the main shaft is inserted.  But, that doesn’t mean it works for all anatomies and it may miss its mark for some women.

INA takes a little fiddling with to get inserted. I need to lift up the clit part to get the shaft in. On my first solo mission, I wasn’t actually watching what I was doing and made the mistake of not manually lifting the clit nub. I just about got both parts inserted before realizing that the toy shouldn’t feel THAT big.

Because the clit stimulator is flexible, but not totally malleable (which is a good thing if you like pressure), thrusting with the INA is not really possible. I managed some shallow motion, but could never build up speed or depth without uncomfortably jamming the top appendage into my clit. If you need to thrust to achieve a g-spot orgasm, you would be better off with another toy (perhaps LELO’s new MONA, which is like INA without the clit stimulator.)

However, once you get everything in and positioned just so, the shaft was bulbous enough to stay in place for me while the vibrations did all the work (until my orgasm pushed it out). Adding a little rocking and twisting motion somewhat makes up for lack of thrusting. Now, speaking of vibrations, this is where INA shines.

Power Exchange:
There are two strong motors in INA – one in the shaft, one in the clit nub – that provide, deep rumbling vibrations when inserted. INA is quite quiet when pushed up against or into you. However, just held aloft, the clit vibrator is quite rattle-y and loud.

The buttons have changed from the circle layout of other LELO models: there are up/down arrows to change modes and +/- buttons to control strength. For me, though, it is still too easy to accidentally change modes or strength while in use. There is almost nothing worse than getting your groove on and having a slip of a finger change your experience abruptly.

“Oops! Damn, I moved my hand. Did I push the Up or Down button? No, not that one. What about this? OK, but why isn’t it as strong as before. I managed to change the intensity too?!? + + + + OK…now, where was I? Right. Getting off. Mental note: don’t shift your hand over the buttons when moving the vibe around. Mmmmm. Oh, damn….”

This was one of my complaints when I got GIGI. The placement of the buttons and the fact that there really isn’t anywhere else to hold the vibe just makes it a bit hair-trigger for me. I really wish that LELO would allow you to lock in a setting in the ON position. However, you can lock it in the OFF position for traveling by pressing all four buttons simultaneously.

Vibration type:
Ranges from deep and rumbly to buzzy at times. I did not get numb.

Strength intensity:
From barely there to strong (and thankfully the annoying motor whine that is present in GIGI on the low settings is not present in INA.)

Bonus feature:
The shaft vibrations have the ability to climb in what feels like frequency, yet at a constant strength level. Remember your musical scales? Do – Re – Mi – Fa – So – La – Ti – Do? Do you hear the notes in your head? You don’t need to sing louder as you go, but the tone changes in frequency. The vibrations in the shaft can feel like they’re climbing scales without getting stronger or weaker.

Modes:
There are 8 different pattern modes:

1. steady shaft & clit nub
2. steady shaft
3. steady clit nub
4. single quick 1-second pulse alternating between the two motors
5. synchronized 1-second single pulse in both motors at same time
6. 2 second rolling pattern: shaft pulses 5 times in quick succession, like climbing a musical scale: do-re-mi-fa-so; then finishes with a 1 second sustained low buzz in the clit nub
7. 2 second rolling pattern: long low buzz on clit nub switching to a the shaft in a rolling pattern
8. random pulses of varying frequencies from both motors; it’s like modern jazz in your hooch

Numbers 6 and 7 were definitely my favorites.

Like all LELO toys, INA is rechargeable. Simply lift the silicone tab on the bottom of the handle and connect the charger into a power outlet. Two hours of charging will give you four hours of use. The lights under the buttons pulse when charging and go steady when fully charged.

If you have other LELO toys be careful; their chargers are not necessarily interchangeable. I have three LELO products: the GIGI and BO’s chargers are identical with a 5.0V output. INA’s charger has a 6.0V output. If I charged GIGI or BO with INA’s charger, I could do some damage to the toys’ motors. It would be great if all models used the same voltage so that I could just leave one dedicated LELO charger plugged in. If LELO had one standard charger, they could offer repeat customers savings to ship without a charger. That’s a good thing from an eco standpoint too.

Care and Feeding:
The shaft and clit stimulator are covered in smooth medical-grade silicone and the handle is made of  body-safe PC-ABS (polycarbonate ABS ) and PP (polypropylene), a.k.a. plastic. Clean INA with an antibacterial soap or 10% bleach solution, being careful to not get water in the buttons and charging port as they are not watertight. Just wipe the handle down using a damp  cloth. If you do manage to get water in the charging port, let the toy to dry fully before turning it on.

Only use water-based lubes as silicone lubes react badly with silicone toys, making them tacky to the touch.

LELO offers a 1-year warranty on workmanship or materials. Their 10-year quality guarantee, gives you a 50% discount on your next purchase from their web shop, after the first year warranty expires.

Caution:
While cleaning INA and pulling on the flexible clit part, I moved the arm sideways and the orange silicone buckled and pulled away from the plastic handle. I don’t know if the seal became loose at the time of cleaning, during use from the part bending against me, or if it’s supposed to be a loose fit to accommodate the flexibility of the material.

I was able to easily pop the edge of the silicone back into place, but I found that the entire silicone covering had shifted a little, leaving a not-quite-gapless joint. I gently slid my hand down the shaft and just that was enough to pull the length of silicone more securely into the handle.

Being a squirter, it makes me a bit uncomfortable that there was no seal between these two parts. I feel that I need to be extra cautious to make sure no moisture gets under the edge of the silicone lest it comes in contact with the clit nub motor. So be aware that you should go easy on bending or tugging the clit arm sideways too much.

(I’ve forwarded the description of the issue to LELO for them to determine if this is a faulty unit, a design flaw, or if it’s supposed to be that yielding. My email is being sent to their engineers for feedback. I’ll post a follow-up when I get an answer.)

Pack it Out:
I don’t quite understand why other reviewers wax poetically about the fabulous packaging that some toys have. Sure, I can appreciate good package design, but perhaps I’m just a tad pragmatic in my approach. Personally, I don’t like storing my toys in the boxes they came in because they take up too much room (and shout at visitors, “Hey, look over here and ask what I am!”) and boxes are not always easy to get into while in the throes of pleasure.

But, for the benefit of those wanting a description: LELO is known for luxurious packaging. New to the INA is a black and white lined satin drawstring bag that I DO use. LELO’s signature black gift box is made of thick cardboard and comes encased in a thinner white display box that features a photo of the toy in the color that it contains. One of the reasons that people kept the black box was the recessed form that cradled the toy, echoing its shape. With INA, this inner form is gone, replaced with a clear plastic clam shell surrounded by black card.

At first I thought the clam shell was supposed to be for hanging, because it had a loop. I thought that it was a silly move for LELO to make, as the clam shell display pack sits inside two other boxes and stores weren’t likely to display it this way. Also, the luxury price point doesn’t say “hanging clam shell” to me.

Comparing it to the recessed cradle of GIGI, my husband came up with the answer. It’s so that customers can actually take INA out of it’s black box to feel its heft and experience the shape before they make the considerable purchase. The loop on the shell is for easier extraction from the box, not hanging. Looking at the GIGI box, it would be impossible in the store to get a clear idea of weight or the feeling of it in your hand. So, from a customer experience perspective, the change in packaging is a good thing. But, if you were hoping to use your black box for storage once you got it home, it’s just not as functional as other LELO boxes might be.

Last Word:
Admittedly, it’s pricey. You could get three mid-priced vibrators for the cost of one INA. But despite my issue with the silicone coming loose, LELO’s reputation for quality, it’s warranty, the materials used and the fact that it’s rechargeable, are all great reasons to get one. Ultimately, though, it’s the performance of the motors combined with some amazing stimulation modes that gave me brain-melting orgasms. If INA fits your anatomy, and you don’t need thrusting to achieve an orgasm, then this latest LELO creation might just become your new BFF.

Disclosure: I received this product at no cost for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are my own and are honest. They are offered without influence from the supplier. This review may contain affiliate links where I may earn commission based on click throughs and/or sales.

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LELO INA is my first review for Eden Fantasys.

Little Chroma & Billy: EF Giveaway

Eden Fantasys is having a fantastic contest for Valentine’s Day. They’re giving away two amazing luxury toys that would be perfect in any couple’s toy box. The JimmyJane Little Chroma is sleek, sexy and chic. The LELO BILLY is a luxury gentleman’s massager.

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment with what you are planning for Valentine’s Day, or recounting a memory from past celebrations of love.

I thought I’d share mine here too:

I think that giving Gethin a LELO BILLY would be far superior to the year that I gave him a paper shredder for Valentine’s Day. Don’t ask. I have no idea what I was thinking. *shakes head* See, this is what happens when you have a young child at home. You lose your mind and all perspective on the sexy.

Fortunately, I’ve regained my senses since I pulled the equivalent of giving a woman a mop for Valentine’s day. And we laugh over it – every time we use the paper shredder. Laughter is just one way we’ve kept our love strong over the years. That, and continuing to try new things and have new experiences.

In that spirit, I’m sure that having BILLY around this Valentine’s Day would inspire a new experience or two. But even more, I see BILLY and Little Chroma as gender neutral, so talk about doubling our fun! And I know that no matter what happens when we try something new – good or bad – we’ll collapse in a heap of giggles afterward and laugh about the results. No doubt Gethin will make some joke about how it compares to the year I got him a paper shredder for Valentine’s Day. And we’ll fall in love all over again to the sound of a buzzing appliance.

The contest runs from February 1st to 7th. Or, you could cut to the chase and buy them from Eden Fantasys for delivery before Valentine’s Day.

Epiphora Gives Me Wood

Oh, baby! I *hope* she gives me wood. That is, her favorite butt plug made of wood, the NobEssence Romp. To celebrate the new year and the start of a new decade, HeyEpiphora.com is giving one away.

It is a thing of stiff beauty, with a generous curve and a silky smooth texture. Yes, I want this in my ass. And, I think you’d probably like it in your ass too, right? Then get on over to HeyEpiphora and find out how. Maybe she’ll give you wood too.

Sit On Santa’s Lap

Fetlife is having a big ol’ kinky giveaway contest for the holidays. Their advertisers have donated 218 items worth over $24,000. Go over and pick your top 3 prizes to win.

AIDS and HIV: 7 Stories of Love

I’ve written an epic series of 7 posts for Eden Cafe in honor of World AIDS Day. They are deeply personal stories about how AIDS and HIV have touched my life through the lives of the 5 friends I’ve lost and the 2 living with HIV. I will re-post the intro to the stories below and link to each of them as they are posted.

Thanks for taking the time to read them.

As an underage party girl hitting the nightclubs in the early eighties, my friends were a curious mix of gay men, punks and those on the fringe of society. Viewed as social outcasts and misfits by mainstream culture, we formed tight bonds to protect ourselves from the abuse regularly hurled our way. Between the ages of 23 and 26 I lost four friends to AIDS. Another passed a few years back. And there are two newer friends who are survivors, living with HIV in very different ways.

These are their stories. It’s a reminder about the lack of knowledge and prevailing attitudes at the end of the eighties. It also shows how far we’ve come, and it’s not all good. But mainly, this is a celebration of my love for them.

Part 1: WR – Young Love

My first boyfriend was affectionate and sweet. We made out, held hands, hugged and went everywhere together. We shared the same warped sense of humor and taste in music. After a few months, I wondered why things weren’t moving along for us physically. That is when he confessed that he was having sex with boys he’d pick up on the subway.  Read more…

Part 2: JP – A Smile and a Spark

I knew JP through work. He was cool, older than me, quite Out, sported amazing ink before it was mainstream and wore leather. I liked him instantly. He was kind to me, and a sweet and gentle soul who was unafraid of living his dreams. Read more…

Part 3: MD – Enigmatic

MD and I sometimes had a strained friendship. Perhaps a part of him may have felt jealous of my close friendship with DV. Then again, it’s also possible that he was just trying on an abrasive personality from time to time as part of teenage development. In other words, maybe he was just a prick on occasion. Read more…

Part 4: CD – True to Her Love

CD was very artistic and extremely knowledgeable of a wide range of music. She was a staple at all the parties and in the alternative scene at the time. She loved her tribe of foundlings. CD was quirky, intelligent, fun and was known to not hold her liquor too well. But she was always polite, apologetic and slightly embarrassed about it, even when inebriated. Read more…

Part 5: GB – Most Likely To Succeed

Dear GB was one chic man. He aimed high and was an overachiever. He started his own business when he was 16 and by the time he was 18 had several employees. Consequently, he was always the one with money and a car and a great designer apartment in a cool neighborhood. Read more…

Part 6: KL – Damages

KL has two sides to his very strong personality. On one hand, he’s the sweetest, most sensitive man who cares deeply about art, the creative process and also for my family. He’s the type of guy who would give you everything he owned if you needed it. On the other hand, he can be a total bitch. Read more…

Part 7: KT – Fighting the Best Fight

Now, 25 years after contracting HIV, KT is looking fit and healthy. He and SC are still in love and together. They married and have been together more than 20 years. Who knows how long KT will be with us, as he brings us more incredible art and a brilliantly positive light into the lives of all who know him? But, I can say, that KT shows us all how to fight the best fight. Read more…

Erotic Touch Brings Electronic Tattoos to Life

I love tattoos. I got my first tattoo long before they became fashionable. back when it was rare for women to have them and they were still the marking of a bad ass punk. I wore it proudly.

A lover from long ago had multiple tattoos and I always loved running my fingertips over them, tracing their lines, asking their stories, seeing how their colors changed when wet.

Tonight I saw something that BLEW MY MIND. (hat tip @keyholesessions)

Electronic tattoos, right out of the future, under development by megacorp Philips at the University of Pennsylvania. These are silicon and silk implantable devices that sit under the skin and are already being tested on mice. Eventually the silk dissolves away into the body leaving only the electronics in place. Picture a tattoo that is made of LEDs the size of a grain of rice.

In one concept being explored, the electronics will take their energy from touch and the patterns navigated by desire. When you draw your hands over a body, the tattooed image appears on the skin trailing after your touch. The pattern moves and shifts and intensifies as skin responds to touch.

To see a video demonstrating the concept, check out this post. (Try to ignore the rather disturbing imposed sound effect of crackling and sizzling as the tattoo surfaces.)

Imagine how it would encourage erotic touch. You would see a play of design surfacing after your fingertips, revealing itself an inch at a time, like a secret message being decoded, revealing the mystery of your partner’s skin.

What patterns would you display? Would they be placed to lead your lover’s touch to your most sensitive areas, like a treasure map? Would they tell a story of love, lust or betrayal?

On one hand I find the concept quite frightening, in a dystopian Blade Runner kind of way. On the other, I would love to run my hands over my lover’s body to have it reveal its code to me as our lust increased. That would be incredibly sexy.

What do you think?

I Really Want Steel

Yes, I lust after njoy products. They inspire an immediate physical reaction in my nethers. Oh, how I would love the feel of the cold metal sliding into me until the friction and body heat turned it warm. The smoothness, the weight, the beauty of njoy’s designs make me swoon.

And so, I’m driven to enter the Eden Cafe contest to win some gorgeous insertable steel from njoy. Eden Cafe is the community blog of Eden Fantasys, one of the best toy sellers I’ve seen online. You can enter too by putting a banner in your sidebar. But better do it fast; the contest closes tomorrow.