Tenga is quickly becoming recognized as a major player in the jack-off device game (if fact, I’ve reviewed the squeeze play in the past) – though their products aren’t as durable as something like a Fleshlight, they are cheaper, which does make them attractive to guys/couples who’d like to try a sleeve but don’t want [...]]]>

Tenga is quickly becoming recognized as a major player in the jack-off device game (if fact, I’ve reviewed the squeeze play in the past) – though their products aren’t as durable as something like a Fleshlight, they are cheaper, which does make them attractive to guys/couples who’d like to try a sleeve but don’t want to invest too much coin.

The Tenga Egg definitely fits this description – it runs fairly cheap (currently US$8.50), but is not meant to sustain too many uses (more on that later).  The packaging for this sleeve is pretty great – it looks like an egg (hence the name) and would be discrete enough to pack in your carry-on if you wanted to take it on a trip (it would also pass a cursory room inspection by a not too nosy parent or date).  If fact, I actually had to have this toy transported to me by a male friend and he had no clue what it was.

Once you open up the egg container, the sleeve inside can be removed – it’s super soft and feels a bit delicate (which goes with the egg theme even more).  The sleeve is egg shaped with a hole in one end and is made of thermo-plastic elastomer, which is phthalate free, but slightly porous, so this is not a toy for sharing (unless you use condoms).

Since I still don’t have a futa penis, I recruited someone with a penis to help me properly review this masturbation sleeve.  He found the egg shape a little weird, but was willing to give it a try.  The Tenga Egg comes with a sachet of lube, so we lubed it up and got to the testing.

What he liked:  He did like how soft the sleeve felt, and, of course, it did stretch to fit over his non-egg shaped penis just fine.  It was pretty neat, because you can grip the “body” off the egg comfortably without getting lube on your hand while you use it, and when the end sleeve stretches tight over the penis it goes transparent.  He said he preferred it to the Squeeze Play in some ways because you can grip the Egg sleeve as hard as you want.

Eventually we did end up ripping a hole in the end of the sleeve, which was a little disappointing (I’d heard they were fragile, but this was it’s first use!); however, the rip in the tip didn’t really impede our continuing to use it. Even with two openings, it still works just fine as an assist for jerking off – but it does mean that you need some other sort of cum receptacle handy for when you finish.

What he didn’t like: Like I said, it was disappointing that the Egg sleeve ripped so easily, he didn’t think that made it a very good value (though, like I said above, you can keep using it just fine with the rip in it).  He also didn’t really like that it was egg shaped, he explained that this is because, while the egg shape is fun to hold, the toy is really meant to fit over a dick, which is long, not round. This isn’t a real complaint, but the Egg we were trying was the Spider: it has a texture grid inside, which my tester said he couldn’t really feel.

This toy would be great for: I actually think that the Tenga Eggs would make a fun gift – I could see a couple bringing a few with them on vacation for fun or even one partner buying them for the other (preferably one with a penis) before they leave on a trip.  The Tenga Eggs are also sold in a six-pack, which does get you a bit of a discount.   Like I said above, the Eggs are also pretty discrete if you want to travel with them or are worried about a casual visitor spotting one in your room. Like it’s Tenga brothers, the Eggs are a relatively inexpensive (and body friendly) way to experiment with masturbation aids, if you don’t mind having something that will only last you a few uses.

We give the Tenga Egg a 5 out of 10 because we wish it was a little more durable or cheaper.

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I like the idea of having vibes that plug in, like the Inspire, sent to me by my friends at California Exotics.  Plug-in vibes don’t ask that you have spare batteries kicking around, all they ask is that you have an outlet relatively near to your bed (or couch, or kitchen table? – [...]]]>

I like the idea of having vibes that plug in, like the Inspire, sent to me by my friends at California Exotics.  Plug-in vibes don’t ask that you have spare batteries kicking around, all they ask is that you have an outlet relatively near to your bed (or couch, or kitchen table? – wherever you plan to use it most often). (Please note that this is not a waterproof toy.)

The Inspire is a smaller version of bigger wand-type vibes (like the Ideal), but it makes up for it’s more compact design by being clit meltingly powerful! It’s made of high grade super silky silicone and has three main features: 1) (as I mentioned above) it plugs in, 2) it has a flexible head that bends nicely under light pressure, and 3) it only has one button to press.

That’s right, one (1) button.  How is this possible?  Well, when you hold down the power button, the vibration intensity increases.  How much does it increase?  Enough to make my hand go numb when I held it against the head for a few seconds.

What I liked: I did like the simplicity of this toy’s design, it’s so simple to just keep that button pressed until you get to the speed that you like best (see below for the however).  Plus, I really liked how flexible the head of the wand was, it’s very nice for smooshing the vibe against whatever part of your body you want to stimulate.  As you can probably tell, I was also really impressed by the power this smallish vibe packs, I kept holding down the button just to see how intense it would go and it pretty much blew me away.

What I didn’t like: Yes, the one button press design makes the toy simple to use; however, if you want to adjust the speed of the vibe as you use it, you’re more likely to turn it off than speed it up.  Pretty much you’ll want to pick a speed and stick with it, or you’ll end up turning off the vibe and having to start all over to get to the level you want.  On one hand it seems like a pain; on the other hand, I couldn’t decide if it was much worse than scrolling through a selection of vibration programs on other vibes. The other thing too, is that it can get pretty loud once the vibration gets turned up to the higher levels.

This would be great for: someone looking for a smaller wand vibe that packs a punch, but who doesn’t have to worry about waking a roommate with a noisy toy.

Inspire earns an 8.5 out of 10

Wanna buy your own?  Try HERE

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The people from EatWhateverMints don’t want [...]]]> As soon as I opened up the package of the Eat Whatever Mints from Babeland I giggled when I saw the instructions – one section is labeled “suck” and the other section is labeled “swallow”. My sense of humour aside, the concept behind these mints is pretty awesome.

The people from EatWhateverMints don’t want you to worry about avoiding yummy garlic in your food, or skipping coffee after dinner because you’re worried about having bad breath for make-outs/sex later.   Their product aims to fight bad breath on two fronts: in your mouth with their mints that you suck, and in your throat/tummy with the jelly that you swallow.

The jelly has ingredients like parsley seed oil (which is sometimes used to freshen breath, but can also induce labour for pregnant women – which explains the warning on the package), sunflower oil, and peppermint.

I decided to put this product to the test on two fronts: once to get rid of yucky coffee mouth after enjoying an iced cap on my way home, and once another day after eating a yummy dinner that included onion.

What I liked:  The mint that you suck tastes good, it’s strong but not painfully minty (like Altoids).  Also, the jelly that you swallow actually does give you the impression that is is doing something, because it makes your throat feel all minty.  In both situations when I tried these combo mints, I felt like they worked – my breath felt fresher, even after the mint that you suck was long gone.

What I didn’t like: no real complaints, as promised it freshened my breath beyond the “life” of the mint that you suck.

This would be great for: people who worry about having bad breath on a date, before a meeting, in class, during an orgy, etc.

Eat Whatever Mints score a fresh 8.5 out of 10:

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It’s really a fun a book – it’s colourful, with lots [...]]]> My friends at Babeland sent me a copy of their new book, The Guide to Mind-Blowing Sex and I’ve had it sitting on my bedside table for the past few weeks, so I can flip through and read different sections whenever I have time. :)

It’s really a fun a book – it’s colourful, with lots of illustrations and pictures – while still being informative and interesting.  It’s written with women readers as the audience (though anyone would find it entertaining and educational), and starts out with a chapter about the “Lay of the Land” that talks all about the female anatomy (later on there’s a chapter about “Him and His Body”).   The book moves through topics like masturbation (own your orgasm!), using sex toys, lube, and bedroom advice (BDSM, using strap-ons, improving your communication, etc).

The whole tone of the writing is light-hearted – which I think is great because sex is supposed to be a fun and light-hearted affair!  The photos represent lots of different body types (since, you know, not everyone is a size 0 or 2), different cultures/ethnicities, and shows both heterosexual and homosexual couples – which is great because all of us like to have fun, regardless of how we look or what gender we are interested in having sex with.

The information is presented in such a way that it’s accessible to people who are knew to the whole idea of enjoying their body as well as someone elses’, but there’s also some great tit bits for more experienced and knowledgeable readers.

To me Moregasm seems like an excellent gift for a young woman (or even a young man) heading off to University or for a couple about to be married (for a bridal shower or as part of your wedding gift to them).   The recipient might blush at first, but after flipping through the book even once, they’ll be intrigued enough to give it a deeper read through.

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The Lucky 13 impressed me, I think I have to give it an unprecedented 9 out of 10

Lucky 13 G-spot vibrator by Evolved Material: Silicone Safety: $59.99 Buy from EdenFantasys Rating: Vroom: Bee: This product [...]]]> Well hey there!
What’s this?
Oh nothing, just a badass video review of the Lucky 13, no biggie.

Hope you enjoy
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The Lucky 13 impressed me, I think I have to give it an unprecedented 9 out of 10

Lucky 13 G-spot vibrator by Evolved Material: Silicone Safety: $59.99 Buy from EdenFantasys
Rating:	Vroom:	Bee:
This product was provided free of charge to the reviewer.

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The [...]]]> I was a little trepidatious when I saw the new arrival from my friends at CalExotics because I didn’t really like the last rabbit-type vibe that I tried as much as some of other styles of vibes I’ve had.  But, since Patina looks much cuter, I decided to give it a chance to prove itself.

The Patina is made of medical-grade silicone and takes three AAA batteries.  It’s about 12cm long and, as you can see from the pic above, it has a shafty part and a rabbit-style clit stim.  The controller part has three buttons: one to turn it on and off, one to move through the vibration programs (there’s 7!) and one to control the rotation in the shafty part (there’s 3 speeds!). 

[Just a little warning here, if your batteries aren't strong enough, pressing the rotation button just turns the whole thing off - which I found confusing, until it occurred to me that one of my batteries might have been a dud and I switched it out.]

The Patina is waterproof too, which means you can take it in the tub and don’t have to worry about cleaning it under the tap (as long as the battery hatch is closed correctly).

What I liked:  I liked the size of the shafty part; I think because it’s not as thick as some other rabbit-type vibes, the rotation worked out a lot better.   I really liked the rabbit-style clit stim (of course) and enjoyed all the vibration programs; there’s something about how this clit stim is designed that is just really nice, because the vibrations are accentuated by the little ears.

What I Didn’t like:  Nothing too serious here, though I didn’t find that the rotation of the shaft did a whole lot for me – but I could definitely feel it and it wasn’t like it was uncomfortable, so I guess that kind of rotation just isn’t right for my body’s design.

This Toy Would be Great for: someone who likes having something inside while they stimulate their clit – you can enjoy the sensation of fullness while the clit stim works it’s magic.  Plus you can bring it in the tub!

The Patina has restored my faith in Rabbit-Style Vibes, it gets a 7.5 out of 10!

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