Pulse from Hot Octopuss

Pros:
- Interesting design
- Powerful
- Rechargeable
- Easy to use
Cons:
- Really loud
- Total lint magnet
- Lowest setting is too powerful
- Not waterproof/splash proof
- Charging port plug doesn’t work well
Overall:

-Intro/Use-

Pulse from Hot Octopuss is an interesting new stimulator designed with male pleasure in mind.  That’s right ladies, step away from this one!

Rather than just grabbing the lube for a boring jack off session, you can now reach for the Pulse as well.  It works by placing your flaccid or erect penis through the flexible sides and allowing the strong oscillations to take you over the edge.  You can hold it in place for more targeted pleasure, or stroke it up and down to take advantage of the ribbed texture on the lower part of the toy.

On top of being used as a male solo toy, you can also use it along with a partner.  The company states that the toy can be used to stimulate both you and your partner at the same time.  Pulse is placed around the penis just like it would be for solo use, but the back of the toy can also stimulate their partner’s genitals by rubbing against each other (see image).  If positioning it between your bodies doesn’t work for you, you can still use it on your partner during a blow job or in place of a regular hand job.

Though it’s compact and easy to use, it’s important to use caution around water.  It’s not waterproof so you can’t take it with you into the tub or shower, and it’s not splash proof, so you need to be careful when cleaning it.  It’s best to simply clean with a toy wipe or damp cloth to prevent any water from accidentally leaking inside of it.

-Material/Texture-

The Pulse is made from both ABS Plastic and Silicone.  Both materials are body safe, latex free, non-porous, and phthalate free.  The entire toy is black, but the plastic has a shine to it and the silicone has a matte surface.

The surface of the silicone is fairly smooth, but picks up an unbelievable amount of lint.  You have to constantly wipe it off in order to keep it clean (my apologizes for the linty images!).  It does require water-based lubricant to help things slide smoothly, but doesn’t need much.  Use only water-based because other types could react negatively and cause surface damage to your toy.  The plastic area (which is only present on the back of the toy) is totally smooth apart from the texture that’s present.

The back of the toy has four raised lines on the plastic and three on the silicone that would help stimulate a female who’s using the product along with her partner.  This texture is also helpful when you have lube on your hands since it helps you keep a good grip on it.  Inside, there are three rows of ribs toward the bottom of the toy, and the round PulsePlate that extends from the toy.  These are felt only by the penis and are most obvious when you use it in a stroking motion.

The area of the toy that rests in your hand is very firm as it has all the internal parts underneath the surface, but the tip and wings are very flexible.  This flexibility makes it comfortable during use, and will accommodate a wider range of sizes as a result.  During use, you can hold the toy in place, or you can press down on the wings to apply pressure to the top of the shaft.

-Design/Size-

The design of the Pulse is something I can really appreciate.  I’ve seen some male toys that were shaped similarly, but not anything quite like this one.  My husband said it looks like something Darth Vader probably would have used.  I didn’t immediate think that, but once he pointed it out I could see it too.  It’s fairly discreet and unassuming.  If someone were to see it they might not know what it was, but powering it on would give away its use.

The shape is ergonomic, making it easy to hold onto and use.  If you have smaller hands you might find you’re unable to flex the wings during use, but shouldn’t have any issues apart from that.  The overall design, size, and shape should work for the majority of users.

The full length is 4 1/2″ and it’s 8 3/8″ around the whole toy.  The dimensions inside the winged area are harder to measure, but should work for just about anyone.  The wings are each 3 1/4″ wide, approximately 1 3/8″ tall, and are 1 1/2″ apart.

-Functions/Controls-

The Pulse is USB rechargeable and comes with a partial charge.  Before using it, you should make sure it’s fully charged to prevent it from dying during use.  On the bottom of the toy is a small plug that gets pulled out to reveal the charging port.  It’s easy to remove, but doesn’t go back in place very well (mine won’t go back in at all).  When the toy is charging, a small red light glows on the base of the toy.  The paperwork says to charge for 4 hour before use, but it took much less than that when I charged it for the first time.  Once fully juiced up, the little light will turn off.

There are two buttons on this toy, one on each side.  The plus button turns the toy on and raises the intensity, and the minus button decreases the intensity and turns the toy off.  The buttons are raised from the toy and make a clicking sound when pressed.  A blue light glows from the center when turned on, making it easy to use even when it’s dark.

What really makes this toy unique is the Oscillating PulsePlate.  Hot Octopuss states, “PulsePlate technology is the patented system PULSE uses to deliver high-amplitude oscillations rather than low-amplitude vibrations.

Medical research has identified that oscillations applied in a very specific way can create incredibly deep and powerful orgasms for a man. PULSE has harnessed this science through its PulsePlate.

Oscillators are common place in the scientific world; PULSE however is the first to bring this technology to the wider male sex toy market. Unlike vibrators, PUSLE delivers powerful and deep high-amplitude waves direct to the man’s most sensitive area, his frenulum.”

It doesn’t just oscillate, it vibrates as well.  The circle in the center of the toy that features the crown is the PulsePlate, but the back of the toy also vibrates to help pleasure your partner.  Though these areas are smaller, the power can be felt throughout the whole toy.  It doesn’t numb your hand, but you can feel it during use.

There are a total of nine steady intensity levels (no patterns), giving you some variety when it comes to how powerful you want the toy to be.  Unfortunately, if you’re more sensitive, even the lowest setting is likely to be too intense for you.  It would have been nice to see a wider range of intensity levels, rather than starting out so powerful.

With power, comes noise.  While it won’t wake the neighbors, it’s easily heard through a closed door, especially during use.  The PulsePlate gets very loud when it comes in contact with anything.  It plainly states not to press on it, but even through normal use it’s loud.

-Packaging-

The Pulse arrives in a thin cardboard box that has a lot of information and images on the outside.  It’s not discreet since it’s obvious what it contains, but it’s done in a tasteful and attractive way.  Inside the box, your Pulse is cradled in a plastic tray, preventing it from moving around during shipping.  There’s also an instruction booklet that contains the basic information in several different languages.

-Experience-

When I first heard about the Pulse, I was so intrigued.  I love trying out new things with my husband, and immediately imagined the fun we would have with this toy.  My husband doesn’t jack off alone (ah, to be lazy), so I knew I was going to be the one using this on him; to say I was excited would be an understatement!

After taking photos and charging, I checked out the power of the toy on my own.  I was instantly impressed (and wished I could feel that PulsePlate on me!).  All I could think about was how much my husband was going to enjoy this.  When he came home and checked it out, he wasn’t so sure about it.  I told him it would be great, so we set it aside for later.

Once we got settled into bed and ready for action, I reached for the toy while he grabbed the lube, and we got started.  The second the PulsePlate touched his penis, he was uncomfortable.  He made a horrible face, was squirming, making noises and nothing I did was helping.  I handed it over so he could use it on his own, hoping he could find a comfortable position that I couldn’t.

He tried a few different things and experienced the same issues.  Despite his efforts, the toy was a total boner killer..literally.  He lost his erection while trying to test it out, and said he never wanted to see the thing again.

It’s simply too intense for men who aren’t used to that type of stimulation.

My husband and I have a very active sex life, but having that direct sensation on one of the most sensitive areas of his body didn’t bring him the pleasure we were hoping for.  If the company had started the intensity at a lower level, maybe we could have build up to that, but it was just too much for him.

If you enjoy vibrations and are looking for something new and different, the Pulse might be the right toy for you.  However, if you’re very sensitive and aren’t used to vibrations or anything like them, this will likely be too much for you.  The design was great, shape was wonderful, but the intensity wasn’t right, in our opinion.

In other words, Hot Octopuss, pretty, pretty please make a women’s toy that’s this powerful, and a male toy that starts off at a lower intensity?

If you’re interested in purchasing a Pulse of your own, you can find them for sale at SheVibe by clicking the banner below.

Pulse was provided to me free of charge in exchange for an unbiased review.  This is in compliance with FTC guidelines.

G-Spot Labia Spreader from You 2 Toys

Pros:
- Made from silicone
- Fully adjustable
- Stays in place well
- Unassuming design
Cons:
- Might get in the way during some activities
- Harder to clean
Overall:

-Intro/Use-

The G-Spot Labia Spreader from You 2 Toys is an interesting little tool that spreads your labia without having to use your hands.  The center of the piece is inserted into your body while the two arms remain outside, helping hold your labia back to expose some of your most sensitive areas.

Having your labia spread apart allows easy access to the clitoris, which is excellent for masturbation and oral sex.  It frees up both of your hands which allows you to focus on stimulating other areas of the body.  Since part of the tool remains inside your body, you might find using insertable toys or having vaginal intercourse causes you discomfort.  Try removing the spreader and readjusting to see if that helps.

On top of being a useful tool, the spreader is actually pretty stimulating.  The curved area that goes inside your body gently moves against your G-spot while you’re masturbating or engaging in other sexual activities.  Having both your clitoris exposed and the tool rubbing softly inside of you is a great way to increase pleasure and comfort during play time.  Always remember, your experience may vary based on anatomy.

Though this is designed to be a labia spreader, you can also bend it for G-spot stimulation alone (with shallow thrusting).  Inserting it anally is also possible, but caution is needed.  Folding it in half and then bending each arm in the opposite direction would prevent it from accidentally slipping inside of you, and turns it into a fully adjustable prostate massager.

-Material/Texture-

The G-Spot Labia Spreader is made from silicone which is non-porous, latex free, phthalate free, and body-safe.  Inside the silicone it feels like there’s some sort of thick wire that helps keep the spreader right where you position it.  The included information doesn’t mention what it is, but it doesn’t come in contact with your body.

The surface is matte and collects some lint and dust, but it’s not unreasonable.  Just make sure you clean it prior to use.  You might feel it’s important to use some lubricant since it does drag a little, but it’s much smoother than a lot of silicone toys.

Being adjustable, this tool requires a certain design to help it bend easily and stay in place.  Rather than being totally smooth, it has a ribbed pattern that starts off thin and increases in girth toward the center of the piece.  It can be felt when you’re inserting it and gently thrusting, but isn’t extreme enough to bother those that don’t care for texture.

The flexibility is impressive considering how simple this item seems.  It’s not difficult to adjust it to fit your specific needs, and does an amazing job of saying in place until you manually bend it again.

-Design/Size-

The G-spot Labia Spreader is extremely discreet and unassuming.  If someone were to see it in your home, it’s very unlikely they would immediately associate it with sexual activities.  It’s also really easy to store and travel with since you can fold it down to a reasonable size that doesn’t take up much space.

The external areas of the spreader are totally smooth.  It starts off thicker at the top and thins out slightly before reaching the textured area of the tool.  The insertable part of the toy starts off with puffier ribs that get thinner as you go toward the center.  All of this helps it bend just the way you need it to.

The size and fact it’s so adjustable makes it appeal to users of any experience level.  Since you can pinch the two sides close together, it shouldn’t be comfortable to use even by those that require smaller products.

One of the biggest worries I had was whether or not it would work for someone who’s ‘plus sized’ and has a thicker vulva.  I was more than impressed with the way it held everything back, and feel I can safely say your weight/size/shape shouldn’t be a concern.

When the G-Spot Labia Spreader is totally straight (not folded or curved at all) it’s 12 1/2″ long.  When folded in half and ready for insertion, there’s approximately 3″ of length you’ll insert.  That being said, this will vary depending on how you’ve bent it to fit your anatomy and needs.  The thickest area is 1/2″ in diameter, and the thinnest is 5/16″.  Obviously these measurements aren’t the important ones.  When folded in half (the best you can) the insertable portion at the thinnest is 1 1/4″ wide and can be adjusted from there.

-Care-

Since the G-Spot Labia Spreader is made from silicone, it’s very easy to clean and care for.  Before and after each use, you can wash with antibacterial soap and warm water or use your favorite toy cleaner.  Because of the texture, it’s really important to get into all the little crevasses since bodily fluid can get trapped in them.  Using a soft bristled tooth brush is the best idea when it comes to cleaning.  If you’re sharing with someone else or switch orifices, you’ll want to disinfect it.  You can use a 10% bleach solution, boil it for three minutes, or place it on the top rack of your dishwasher.

Silicone is compatible with water-based lubricants only.  Other types could cause the surface to degrade, potentially making it unusable.  With the smooth surface and reasonable size, it doesn’t require much lube and water-based works just fine.

Apart from the packaging, it doesn’t come with any type of pouch or storage.  Since it’s so compact, you could easily fold it and store in a sandwich bag, small container, or something similar and put with your other adult products.

-Packaging-

The G-Spot Labia Spreader comes shrink wrapped inside a small cardboard box.  The packaging isn’t at all discreet and isn’t very tasteful either.  It features an image of a topless woman on both the front and back, but does include a fair amount of useful information as well.  When you open it, the spreader is inside a flimsy plastic tray and there’s a generic manual with it as well.  It’s in several languages, but seems like the same manual is put inside all the You 2 Toys products.  It would have been nice to have more specific information, but it’s pretty easy to understand thanks to the illustrations on the box.

-Experience-

Over the past three years I’ve tried many interesting adult products, but the G-Spot Labia Spreader was a first for me.  I’ve never used a speculum before and this seemed like the right product to try out before diving into the more medical looking devices.

I was immediately impressed with the simplicity of the product but questioned how it would really hold up during use.  It seemed to stay in place well as I was holding it, but I wasn’t sure how well it would work for me.  I’m a larger lady and my biggest concern was whether or not being plus sized would effect use.

My husband and I thought this might work best for oral sex, since he often uses his hand to spread my labia apart.  We put it in place and were both surprised by how well it truly did spread everything apart.  It easily exposed my clitoris which was exactly what I was hoping for.  While he was pleasuring me, I could feel a huge difference.  The inserted part of the toy was gently moving against my G-spot, and not having his hands pressing against me kept my focus on his mouth.  It was hugely intense and I loved how it felt!

Unfortunately, he didn’t like it as much.  He told me after that he felt it was ‘in the way‘ and he couldn’t move around as much as he normally does.  It was different for him to have something that close to his face during oral sex and he said it was a little annoying to him.

He wanted no part in trying to have sex while it was inserted, so I tested it on my own during masturbation.  I thought it was awesome paired with clitoral stimulation, but didn’t feel like it worked as well when I used a dildo.  It kept catching and wasn’t staying in place like it should have.  I would imagine actual intercourse would work better (especially with ample lubricant) but I didn’t think it worked well for use with a dildo.

For specific uses, I thought it was great!  It’s something I’ll be using here and there during masturbation and will have to try talking my husband into using it more during oral sex.  It holds the labia back extremely well, is very unassuming, and completely adjustable; it’s worth checking out!

If you’re interested in trying out the G-spot Labia Spreader or perhaps a more advanced speculum, you can find them at UberKinky.

The G-Spot Labia Spreader was provided to me free of charge in exchange for an unbiased review.  This is in compliance with FTC guidelines.

The Amazing Web Shooter from Doc Johnson

Pros:
- Made from silicone
- Unique and fun design
- Appeals to a different audience
Cons:
- Extreme texture could cause discomfort
- Minor surface issues from mold
- Doesn’t come with storage
Overall:

-Intro/Use-

The Amazing Web Shooter from the Super Hung Heroes line by Doc Johnson looks like it could be the shaft of Spiderman himself!  Covered in an amazing pattern, this dildo is not only interesting to look at, but the prominent webs fulfill a texture lover’s cravings.

Though the color isn’t flesh tone and the surface is highly textured, the shape itself is quite familiar.  The shaft has a wonderful curve that helps it connect with the G-spot or P-spot and the large base at the bottom makes it harness compatible and anal safe.  It doesn’t matter what gender you are or what your sexual orientation is, this dildo has a use for just about anyone.

The bottom is totally flat and has neither a suction cup or bullet hole.  If you want to make this dildo vibrate, you could simply place a vibrating cock ring at the base of the shaft and use it as you normally would.  And since there are no internal working parts, you can take it with you into the tub or shower without worrying about any water leaking inside of it.

-Material/Texture-

The Amazing Web Shooter is made from silicone which is a great material for a sex toy because it’s non-porous, latex free, phthalate free, and easy to clean and care for.  Silicone toys are available in a wide range of firmness levels as well, which means they can be very squishy or quite hard.  This particular dildo is a medium firmness, having a fair amount of give while remaining easy to thrust with.

The surface is matte and covered in a texture that reminds me of canvas.  It has a rough look to it, but doesn’t feel rough against your skin.  It does have drag (which causes it to pick up some lint as well) and requires a lot of lubricant, but is smoother to the touch than it looks.

Along with that surface texture, is a very prominent web-like design.  This creates a very extreme texture that isn’t for the faint of heart.  Every line is exaggerated and can be felt during use.  This will either be a positive thing (if you’re a texture lover) or a negative (if you prefer smoother toys).  The bottom side of the shaft (toward the top) has a spider within the web that’s puffed out a little more than the rest of the texture.  It has an interesting look and really ties the whole theme together.

I did notice a couple small areas of the toy where the mold wasn’t perfect.  They are very small and don’t effect use, but can be seen.  A couple areas look like the surface was flattened, and there are a few tiny places where it look like chunks were taken out (about the size of a pencil tip).

-Design/Size-

The design of The Amazing Web Shooter is where it really shines.  The whole Super Hung Heroes line features dildos based on comic book characters, how cool is that?  This particular one is obviously based on Spiderman.  Its vibrant red color and web pattern really pop and make it stand out from the rest.

The base of the dildo features a large mound which represents the testicles, and the tip has a great curve to it.  The texture covers the entire toy, tip to base, which is fairly unique.  Though the color and texture aren’t realistic, the shape definitely is.  There’s no denying this is a dildo.

The length of the dildo is really reasonable and isn’t likely to cause discomfort when thrusting, but the girth isn’t beginner friendly.  Though it’s not a huge toy, the texture makes it feel much larger than it is.  It’s 7″ long with an insertable length of 5 1/4″ and ranges in girth from 4 3/4″ at the thinnest to 6″ at the thickest point.

It’s a fairly heavy dildo which is both a positive and a negative.  You can set it down on a flat surface and ride it pretty easily without having to hold it in place since it has such a large base, but your arms might also get tired more easily when you thrust it.

-Care-

Caring for The Amazing Web Shooter is pretty basic considering it’s made from silicone.  You can easily clean it with antibacterial soap and warm water or your favorite sex toy cleaner after use.  When you remove the toy, you’ll likely see stuff pooled inside the webbed areas, so be prepared for that.  If you clean it right away it’s really easy, but if you wait you’ll need to use a soft bristled tooth brush to get into all the small areas.  If you’re sharing with a partner or switching orifices, it’s important to sterilize the dildo between use.  You can do so by boiling for three minutes, cleaning it with a 10% bleach solution, or placing it on the top rack of your dishwasher.

Being made from silicone, it’s important to use only a water-based lubricant with the toy.  Other types could cause the surface to have a negative reaction, so it’s best to stick with what you know is safe to use.

The toy doesn’t come with storage apart from the actual package itself, so unless you’re going to put it on display, you might want to find something else.  A large storage pouch or a plastic Ziploc would work fine.

-Packaging-

The Amazing Web Shooter arrives in a thin cardboard box.  It’s not discreet thanks to the wording and images on it, but the design looks like it was taken straight from a naughty comic book.  It has all the information you need to know about the product and has the company name boldly on it.  There’s no additional information inside the package, and your Web Shooter is simply inside a plastic bag.

-Experience-

When I first saw the Super Hung Heroes line I thought it was really creative and filled a void in the sex toy world.  I’m not a big comic book fan myself, but I can see this line being something of interest to a variety of people.  The Amazing Web Shooter was too cool looking NOT to try it out, and loving texture I thought it would be a great fit for me.

Did I say I love texture?  Now I’m wondering how true that is.

The first time I used the dildo, I only applied a little lube and tried to insert it without any success.  I had to add way more than normal just to get it in, and once it was I experienced nothing but discomfort and had to stop.  Okay, so I have some days where my body just isn’t into texture.  Or at least that’s what I thought.

The next time I tried it, I made sure I was nicely warmed up and really into it.  I made sure I applied plenty of lube and tried to push my first experience out of my mind.  No matter how I used it, how much lube I applied, or how ready I was, it caused discomfort.  I tried to press through it to see if I just needed to get used to it first, but I only ended up in pain as a result.  The material has a lot of give to it, but the texture is just too much for me.  I felt sore for hours after using it, and have no intentions on trying again.

If you truly love texture or think this is just a neat novelty item, I’d say it’s worth checking out.  But if you like smooth toys or light texture, this will likely be too much for you.  Just because it didn’t work for me, doesn’t mean you’ll have the same result.  Pay attention to the measurements, and know your body.  If you crave texture, this might be just what you’re looking for.

Interested in purchasing The Amazing Web Shooter or another dildo from the Super Hung Heroes line?  You can by visiting NiteTime Toys.

The Amazing Web Shooter was provided to me free of charge in exchange for an unbiased review.  This is in compliance with FTC guidelines.