Nov 042013
 

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Welcome to HedoVibes, a collection of reviews and giveaways that were posted in the past week or so from around the web. This is a collection of adult product reviews & contests from real reviewers. If you want to be included in the next edition? Start with the guidelines then use the submission form. Want to read more reviews? Check out HedoVibes for a list of the latest reviews and stellar reviewers. You can also follow on twitter for the latest round ups. HedoVibes is also accepting photo submissions for each edition.

Contests

  • $50 PinkCherry Shopping Spree -by dizzygirl (ends 11/5)
  • Win a Rarity! -by Naughty Reenie (ends 11/5)
  • Win Cara’s Kinky Sex Pot! -by Cara Sutra (ends 11/10)
  • $50 Shopping Spree to TabuToys! -by Property Of Potter (ends 11/16)
  • Bottle of SpunkLube Silicone Personal Lubricant -by CliticalJenne (ends 11/30)
  • Win a Dream Date with Nick Hawk -by Club CalExotics (ends 1/16)

Dildos

Vibrators

Anal Toys

  • Tantus Juice and Twist -by Pixelated Toys

Rings & Strokers

  • The Hand Tool Masturbation Sleeve -by CliticalJenne

Bondage, Impact & Fetish Gear

  • Pink Deluxe Whip -by Lori&Hubby

Lubes & Condoms

  • Pjur Woman Water Based Toy Lube -by Cara Sutra
  • Pjur Cool Refreshing Menthol Water Based Lubricant -by Cara Sutra
  • Spunk Lube Pure Silicone -by dizzygirl

Miscellaneous

  • Secret Garden Clitoral Cream -by Lori&Hubby

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Nov 032013
 

Bnaughty Deluxe from B Swish

Pros:
- Made from safe materials
- Variety in function
- Easy to use
- Quiet
- Compact
- Comes with storage
Cons:
- Buzzy/Could be stronger
- Corded (which isn’t a huge deal)
- A bit pricey
Overall:

4star

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-Intro/Use-

Bnaughty Deluxe from B Swish is a corded classic bullet style vibrator that’s designed for external pleasure.  This straightforward vibrator is both comfortable and easy to use, making it a great non-threatening choice for a beginner or to introduce toys to a new partner.

Solo play is simple because the bullet tucks easily against your clitoris, providing a mostly hands free session, or you can hold the end as you run it across other erogenous areas of your body (nipples, penis, testicles, perineum, etc.).  The lighter vibrations are excellent for teasing and can be used on any gender, in any situation.  The cord is a great length whether you’re playing on your own or with a partner.  It’s long enough to get the job done, without being so long you get tangled up in it.

Corded vibes like this aren’t meant for internal use.  The cord isn’t designed to withstand abuse (through being tugged on), and you could potentially cause the vibrator to no longer function.  Both vaginal and anal insertion is off limits, especially when you take into consideration that the bullet could potentially become lost inside your body if it becomes detached during anal play.  Keep it external and you’ll have nothing to worry about.

Thanks to the battery cap design, you can use this toy in and out of the tub or shower without worrying about water leaking inside the toy.  It also makes cleanup a breeze since there’s no need to use caution when you’re washing it as long as the cap is properly in place.

-Material/Texture-

Bnaughty Deluxe is made from ABS plastic (for the controller) and silicone (for the external area of the bullet and cord).  Both materials are non-porous, latex free, phthalate free, and totally body safe.

Untitled-2The controller itself has a shiny top, and a matte bottom, making it attractive to look at while remaining easy to hold.  The power button is silky smooth and is slightly raised, making it easy to locate even when it’s dark.  The cord is on the shiny side and has a light drag to it, but it’s not something that poses a problem during use, and doesn’t attract any dust or lint.  The business end of the vibe, the bullet, is silky smooth feeling, glides easily across the skin (even without any lubricant), and doesn’t attract any particles.

The bullet itself is firm and has a few areas of texture that provide a little variety during use.  One area is totally smooth, the opposite side has a little dip about 1 1/4″ long, and the two other areas have a raised swirl pattern to them.  While it might not seem like much, the variety of texture can be a nice touch during your play time.

-Design/Size-

Available in Black, Deep Rose, and Emerald, Bnaughy Deluxe has great color options that just about anyone should find appealing.

Untitled-7The design of the Bnaughty Deluxe must have been seriously planned out.  The ergonomic shape of the controller makes it comfortable and easy to hold, no matter how long your session lasts, and the texture of the bullet makes it easy to grip, even after applying lube.

The controller itself reminds me of a stretched out computer mouse, having a rounded bottom that would rest in the bottom on your palm, and the power and function buttons right at your fingertips.  The cord comes out from the smaller end of the controller and goes into one end of the bullet.  The bullet itself has an oval appearance and is much smaller than your standard egg style vibrator.

The controller is 4″ long and 1 3/4″ at the widest point.  The shape narrows to a smaller area which is part of the reason it fits so nicely in your hand.  The cord length is 22″ which might seem like a lot, but it’s a great length that allows you to be comfortable during use without having to worry about your positions due to the cord.  The bullet itself is 2″ long and 7/8″ in diameter.  The sleek design makes it great for more targeted areas.

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-Controls/Functions-

Untitled-3Bnaughty Deluxe is powered by two AAA batteries which aren’t included.  The battery compartment is designed a little differently than some.  You have to lift the little tab, and then slide the cap off.  The inside is clearly marked, showing you which way to insert the batteries.  Once they’re in place, slide the cap back on and when you hear a little click, you know it’s properly closed.

Untitled-4The power and function button are both located on the top of the controller in an oval shaped area.  Though it looks like one button because of the design, it actually has two distinct sides; the bottom is the power button, and the top controls the functions of the toy.  Between the two sides is the company name, and each button is plainly marked so there’s no confusion.

Untitled-10When you’re ready to turn the toy on, you must press the power button first.  If you press the function button first, nothing will happen.  Once turned on, the buttons are back lit with a red light.  It lights up so bright you can easily see each button in a totally dark room.  The vibrations don’t start just because it’s on, you have to then press the function button in order to start the vibration settings.

There are a total of six different vibration settings.  One press of the function button will bring you to the first, and each press after that will take you to the next.  Since there’s a separate power button, you’ll just continue cycling through the patterns.  You have to press the power button in order to turn it off.

The vibration patterns are:

  1. Steady Low
  2. Steady Medium
  3. Steady High
  4. Escalating Pulse to Steady
  5. Pulse
  6. Quick Pulse

The best thing about having a corded bullet is the fact that the controller doesn’t vibrate, and won’t numb your hand.  The vibrations are solely in the bullet and don’t travel into the cord or anywhere else.  Your fingers might feel a little numb after holding onto the bullet as it vibrates, but it’s not too bad.

The vibrations are on the buzzy side, but are a little deeper than some.  It’s not so buzzy that it numbs you, but it turns it into more of a teasing toy than one to use for the main event, though that will vary depending on how sensitive you are.

The noise level is super modest, making it a wonderful choice if you have roommates or need toys to be sound discreet.  On the highest setting, you wouldn’t be able to hear it through a closed door, but might if you were in the same room with someone else.  A little white noise would easily eliminate that.

-Care-

For regular use, Bnaughty Deluxe can be cleaned using antibacterial soap and warm water or your favorite sex toy cleaner.  Because it’s waterproof, you can easily clean your toy without worrying about water leaking inside of it.  If you’re sharing with someone else or want to sterilize it for any reason, you can clean it using a 10% bleach solution.  Though it’s silicone, you can’t boil it or put it inside the dishwasher because of the internal parts.

Being made from silicone, it’s best to use only a water-based lubricant with the toy, if you even find it necessary.  Other types could potentially cause the surface to degrade, making your toy unusable.

When you’re ready to store the toy, make sure you remove the batteries first.  There’s no way to lock the buttons, so it could accidentally turn on if the batteries are left inside.  Included with your Bnaughty Deluxe, is a black storage pouch.  It comfortably holds the toy inside, protecting it from surface damage.

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-Packaging-

Untitled-8The Bnaughty Deluxe arrives in a thin cardboard box that has an image of a woman on the front along with a smaller image of the toy and some information about the product.  There’s no nudity, but the woman is featured in a seductive way.  The back of the package has a little more information about the toy and is stated in several different languages.  When you open the top of the package, you pull out a small plastic tray where the toy and pouch are resting.  The tray is molded so the toy can’t fall out of it, not that there would be room in the packaging to do so anyway.

Since  the toy comes with a pouch and an instruction booklet is included, it’s really not necessary to hold onto the box.  It can be broken down and disposed of as you normally would cardboard and plastic items.

-Experience-

I’ve had my eye on many of the B Swish products, but this is the first vibe I’ve had the chance to test out.  When it arrived, I was immediately impressed with the quality of the toy.  The controller feels a little cheap (which is common with plastic), but everything else seemed really nice.

Knowing this toy takes AAA batteries, I didn’t have high hopes that it would blow me away, even though their website boasts about how powerful it is.  Once the batteries were inserted, I turned the toy on to feel the vibrations with my hands alone.  I could tell the vibrations were buzzy, and though it was a little more powerful than I was expecting, it certainly doesn’t live up to what the website states.

In use, I thought it was an excellent teasing toy.  It provides a great warm up before using more powerful toys, and makes a great choice for couples looking for a good vibrator to use during foreplay.

I’m a power queen, I need something with a good amount of power in order to orgasm from, otherwise it’s just too much work.  I decided to push for an orgasm, rubbing hard while it was vibrating.  While I did climax, it was weak and took quite a while.  Not the right toy for me to regularly use for solo sessions, but love how it works for teasing nipples and other sensitive areas of the body.

The Bnaughty Deluxe is great if you’re looking for a teasing toy or are more sensitive to vibrations.  If you’re looking for the perfect clitoral vibe for solo time, this might not be right for you depending on your individual needs.  Just because it wasn’t powerful enough for my specific needs, doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be a nice toy for the right person.

If you’re interested in picking up your own Bnaughty Deluxe or another product from B Swish, you can click the banner below.

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

Nov 022013
 

Icicles No. 40 from Pipedream

Pros:
- Reasonable size
- Easy to clean and care for
- Nice texture
- Can be heated/cooled
- Somewhat realistic
Cons:
- Ring at base of head can cause discomfort
- Doesn’t come with storage pouch
Overall:

4star

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-Intro/Use-

Icicles No. 40 from Pipedream is a glass dildo that has a phallic shape with abstract features.  Both beautiful to look at and stimulating during use, the raised ‘veins’ give it a more artistic look than other penis shaped toys by being more uniform in appearance.

The overall design makes No. 40 a really versatile dildo that can be used by any gender.  The base at the bottom is great to hold onto while you’re thrusting (either during solo play or using it with your partner) but also makes it anal safe and harness compatible.  When thrusting, be careful not to get too aggressive with it.  Since it’s such a solid material it’s not difficult to accidentally cause discomfort.

Being that the shaft is straight and doesn’t have a specific G-spot or P-spot curve to it, it may or may not work with your anatomy.  The raised texture around the head does stimulate, but your personal experience will vary.

One of the coolest things about glass toys is their ability to hold temperature.  If you’ve never experienced temperature play, you truly don’t know what you’re missing!  It’s easy to either heat up or cool down your glass toy, but you want to follow some instruction to make sure you don’t harm yourself or your toy in the process.

To cool off:

If you plan ahead, you can easily put your dildo in the fridge for a few hours to give it a nice, cool feeling.  If you think of it last minute, fill a bowl or sink with cold water (adding ice is great too) and allowing your toy to be submerged in the water for 10-15 minutes.  Though the packaging itself mentions placing it in the freezer, it’s not a great idea since your delicate skin could potentially stick to the dildo and cause discomfort.

To heat up:

You can use the same method as cooling it down, by placing it in a bowl or sink of warm water.  Before using it, test the temperature by placing the dildo against your wrist.  If it’s too warm for your liking, set it aside for a few minutes and test it again.  Never place the dildo into boiling water or in the oven, and though the packaging (again) states you can put it in the microwave, that’s also not a good idea since it could heat unevenly, potentially burning your skin.

-Material/Texture-

Icicles No. 40 is made from Borosilicate glass, which you may already have in your kitchen.  The brand name is Pyrex and it’s a very strong glass that’s able to withstand drastic temperature changes which is why they use it for bakeware.  It’s a non-porous, latex free, phthalate free material that’s much less likely to break than other glass types.

The surface of the glass itself is totally smooth and gets very slippery when wet.  Use caution and if you happen to drop it, make sure you fully inspect it before using again and discontinue use if it’s damaged.

Though the glass surface is smooth, the dildo itself has a decent amount of texture to it.  At the base of the head is a raised ring that’s very obvious during use.  Though the head itself isn’t bulbous, this area does create a slight popping sensation that can be either stimulating or uncomfortable depending on various factors.  The top of the shaft is totally smooth after this ring (as is the bottom), but either side is covered in an abstract texture that’s meant to represent veins.  They look more like tree branches or some type of plant, and slightly differ from one side to the next.  They’re great for those that enjoy texture, but would be too much for anyone that prefers smoother toys in general.

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-Design/Size-

Untitled-7Icicles No. 4o was designed to look artistically realistic; having all the right parts without truly looking like the real deal.  The glass isn’t colored in any way, it’s simply clear which is another element that prevents it from being overly realistic (can you imagine flesh colored glass?  Bizarre!).  There’s no denying the overall design is supposed to look like an actual penis, but could pass for a decorative item depending on what else you have in your home.  

The tip of the toy is rounded and has a groove in the bottom that meets the raised ring around the base of the head.  After that you have the shaft (which is textured on both sides, but smooth on the top and bottom), and at the base of the dildo is set of testicles that have a deeper groove in them, showing the separation of the two.  The bottom of the base is flat, and while it does stand on its own, it’s a little wobbly (on mine at least), so be careful that it doesn’t accidentally tip over while standing.

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The length of the toy is really reasonable, especially given how firm the toy is.  Being 6 3/8″ in total length and having only 5″ of that being insertable, makes it less likely for it to accidentally bump your cervix and cause discomfort.  The girth is also pretty manageable being 4 1/4″ around the head, and varying slightly in size along the shaft (approximately 4 1/2″ in circumference).  It feels a little larger than the measurements because of the obvious texture, so beginners might find this toy is a little too large for them, but it’s great for the average user.

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-Care-

Icicles No. 40 is easy to clean and care for.  For regular use, you can wash with antibacterial soap and warm water or your favorite sex toy cleaner.  If you’re sharing with a partner or switching orifices, you can clean it with a 10% bleach solution or by putting it on the top rack of your dishwasher.  Many people consider it totally safe to boil the glass (because of the type), but with the other options, I don’t feel it’s necessary to risk something happening to the toy.

Being made from glass makes it safe to use with any lubricant type, and a little goes a long way.  Make sure you’re extra careful handling the toy after applying lube because it gets extremely slippery.  The textured sides do help some, but caution is still needed.

Though this glass is less likely to chip, shatter, and break than other types, it’s still important to protect it during storage.  The packaging is a great option, but it’s much larger than necessary.  You could easily purchase a padded toy pouch (since this doesn’t come with one), but should at least put it inside of something to prevent the surface from accidentally being scratched.  Anything, even a thin pouch, would be better than nothing if you’d rather not use the packaging.

-Packaging-

Untitled-2The packaging for the Icicles line is so elegant and beautiful.  Though it’s not discreet, it’s very tasteful looking.  Each side of the box has an image of the toy on it, but the front has a special flap that opens, revealing the toy behind a layer of plastic.  It gives you the chance to check it out without having to open it up.  The back of the box has the only information included with the toy.  Most of it is pretty basic, but watch out for the temperature instructions since they mention ways that aren’t safe to heat/cool your dildo.

When you open the top, you have to pull out a foam tray to get to the dildo.  The foam is cut perfectly to cradle the toy inside, making you feel secure that your dildo has been stored safely upon arrival.  It’s a great option to keep the dildo in during storage at your home as well, but as stated earlier, is a little large if you have a big collection of toys.

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-Experience-

Icicles No. 40 isn’t my first glass dildo from Pipedream’s Icicle line, but it is my first semi-realistic looking one.  Enjoying textured glass and having a deep love for male parts, I knew I had to get my hands on this piece.  The details, the size, the shape; everything about it appealed to me.

In my hands, I knew I was going to enjoy this one.  The texture looked a little different than the images I had seen online, but the reasonable length sold me even before the pants came off.

When I inserted the cool dildo, I was immediately struck with slight discomfort.  I wasn’t expecting it at all, so it was rather surprising.  I thrust gently a few times to figure out what exactly what I was feeling, and realized the raised ring around the base of the head was the culprit.  Once I angled the toy differently the discomfort was eliminated, but I wasn’t expecting it to feel that way.  Though it’s not raised much from the toy, it feels very obvious during use.

After getting around that minor issue, I started to really enjoy it.  I found flipping the dildo around with the testicles facing up made it super easy to hold onto and gave me the most stimulating sensations (and helped with the discomfort issue), but was nice no matter how I angled it.

I think Icicles No. 40 is a great dildo all the way around.  It’s realistic without being odd, has stimulating texture, and is a reasonable size.  Pipedream always impresses me with the quality of their glass dildos, and this one isn’t the exception!

You can purchase this, and other Icicles by clicking the banner below.

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Icicles No. 40 was provided to me (by Pipedream)  free of charge in exchange for an unbiased review.  This is in compliance with FTC guidelines.

Nov 022013
 
The wonderful people at TabuToys have been generous enough to offer a $50 shopping spree to one lucky winner!!  Christmas is fast approaching, what better time to treat your lover (or yourself) to some sexy goodies?

a Rafflecopter giveaway

  • Giveaway is open Nov. 2 through Nov. 16 @ 12 am
  • Open to Continental US only 
  • TabuToys will be providing the coupon code to the winner
  • The winner will be emailed once the giveaway has ended and has one week to respond before another winner is chosen

Huge thank you to TabuToys for sponsoring this giveaway!!

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Nov 012013
 

I love hosting giveaways, it brings me so much happiness to offer something for free to one lucky winner!  I wish I could give everyone who enters a little something, but I at least have the pleasure of making one person’s day!

Thank you all for taking the time to enter my Dark Secret Love giveaway and a huge thank you to Cleis Press for sponsoring it.

The winner is….

Bex!

cleis-pressI know you’re going to love this book!  For those of you who haven’t yet, make sure to stop by and read my Dark Secret Love review and check out my blog post featuring another peek into the life of author, Alison Tyler!

Come back for another giveaway soon….