If you’re planning on a mini-vacation this coming Valentine’s Day, the Kama Sutra Weekender Kit is the perfect travel accessory!  It’s only about the size of a deck of cards, but packed full of samples of Kama Sutra’s best products and sure to bring you and your partner closer.  A toy reviewer’s job is never done, so I grabbed this little box of romance, my girl and set off for an evening of product testing!

My favorite thing included the small feather applicator that came with the Honey Dust.  I love teasing my girl with a feather and the powder only sweetened the deal!  The feather applicator is really nice and will definitely be part of my toy collection for the foreseeable future.  To be honest, I expected just a single feather, but this is a nice wand with a wooden handle.

Another great product included is a small glass bottle of Oil of Love.  This edible oil is great for massage because it gently warms after application and adds a little tingle when you blow on it.  It does have Glycerin and Sucrose, so I wouldn’t suggest using it internally.

If you’re looking for a little more or a kick, they’ve also included a small tin of their Pleasure Balm.  It has a sweet mint taste that’s not amazing, but compared to a lot of other products isn’t too bad!  It’s a thin jelly that warms up quickly when applied, so I suggest testing it out before slathering your naughty bits in it!  I really love the sensation it creates, but guess that it could be a bit extreme if you have really sensitive skin.

Overall, I think this is a really cute kit that you can easily thrown in an overnight bag.  Each product adds something a little extra to your play and is a fun way to spice things up.  This kit is also a great introduction to Kama Sutra’s products, for those of you who are curious but reluctant to shell out the bucks for a big bottle of something you haven’t ever used.

Patchy Paul II G spot Vibrator by Fun Factory

This week’s addition to my Wish List is the Patchy Paul II G-Spot Vibrator.  This cuddly looking little guy comes in watermelon and green.  Green is my favorite color, plus he looks like a creature that would hang out underground.  Green only seems appropriate.

Based on the whole green earthworm looking thing one may not feel terribly drawn to this product.  However, Patchy Paul II looked so darn happy I had to give him a closer look.  I noticed his indentions, or ribs if you will.  We all know that a feature like that increases stimulation.  I believe the popular term is, “ribbed for her pleasure”.  This cheerful beast has a perfectly curved nose that heads straight for the G-spot.  Between his ribs and nose for the right spot, I will be smiling right along with him!

Depending on my mood and sensitivity, I like various levels of vibration.  Patchy Paul II gives me the option to have as much or as little vibration as needed.  Conveniently, the control unit has a dial base and is tilted.  One finger has the power to take my G-spot precisely to where it needs to be.  Simplicity is bliss!

The motor is quiet, which is something I always look for in a sex toy.  Nothing kills the mood like the sound of a lawn mower under the sheets.  This product is non-porous and hypoallergenic.  I like knowing that my toys are safe and will not do anything unwanted to my naughty bits.
 
Patchy Paul II has all of the features I could ask for in a G-spot vibrator.  But, overall he is just plain cute.  I can’t wait to add him to my collection!

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Some of us enjoy porn.  In fact, it can be a source of inspiration at playtime, or just plain fun to watch alone.  If you think about it, porn is a toy for the mind.  Getting the picture?

A Fetish Scene from Fetish Clips

Aside from selling a huge selection of movies (to which I’m adding hundreds of titles at the moment) on Sextoys.com, our friends at Clips.com have set up a special site for Sex Toys customers.  The idea behind Clips.com is to provide visitors with a wide selection of clips to download, which makes them portable!  No more sneaking to your partner’s house with the brown paper sack of visual ecstasy!

Nope, you can haul your favorite scenes around on your portable media player.  Then when you’re ready to play, you can share the joy with your partner.  Want to try a new fetish idea?  All you have to do is search Fetish Clips to see what you might want to do.

If you’re still not convinced, check out some FREE SAMPLES and we think you’ll agree that the crew at Clips.com know their porn and have figured out an ingenious way to distribute it.  Of course, we should point out that you have to be of legal age in your area to visit the site and purchase.

Now go ahead and get some eye candy!  You’re going to love it!

It’s time to highlight another one of our current Featured Products, the Screaming Ovation Intimacy Kit.  This box has everything you need to spice up your sex life and all for under twenty bucks!

Kit Includes: * 2 Screaming O? Vibrating Rings * 2 ID Glide? Lube Packets * 2 ID Sensations? Packets * 2 Lubricated Condoms * 2 Sensual Wipes * 2 Mints * 1 Info – fun positions book Disposable with a duration of 30 minutes.

Check out the rest of our Featured Products for more inspiration!

The Pistol Pump

Get ready to pump up with the Pistol Pump.  The pistol grip makes the pumping action easy to master and adds power to the suction in this pump.  From California Exotic:

“Pistol grip trigger with a supple noduled removable internal senso sleeve. The Senso sleeve is a very stretchy rubber material with bumps on it for extra stimulation.”

We always add:

Some men swear by the use of pumps as effective tools for increasing size while others think pumps have no lasting effect. Pumps can extend length while using, but the question is, will the penis return to original size after using? Unfortunately we do not have that answer and can not guarantee or be responsible for any results.

If you enjoy powerful suction to help engorge your penis, this pump is definitely worth a try.  You can also find a complete line of pumps here.

Hat tip to Mike at Hotmovies for passing this one along.

According to AVN Novelty, sex toy sales are up by 7 – 13% so far this year.  That’s a huge growth spurt at a time when the economy is sagging.  From the article:

“After the terrorist strikes of Sept. 11, 2001, shocked the world, retailers of adult products reported an upswing in sales of “bedroom aids.” That didn’t surprise marriage and family therapists, sexuality counselors or sex workers, who believe that in hard times people naturally gravitate toward intimate pleasure as a coping mechanism.

Now, with the economy taking a full-fledged nose-dive, sex-toy retailers are reporting revenue increases of from 7 to 13 percent, both in the brick-and-mortar realm and online.”

Those of us who follow these things know that for the price of a nice dinner and a concert, a sex toy buyer can get a high end, well constructed toy that will add value to intimate time for months or years to come.  Sounds like a heck of a bargain to me.

So the new package arrives and the excitement builds.  I’ve received a toy that I’m excited to try and I want to put it to use right away.  Depending on what I’ve bought, I could be in for an unpleasant surprise.  Anyone with experience buying sex toys can tell you that some of them come right out of the box looking like a dream orgasm waiting to happen, and smelling like something we don’t want to touch with our bare hands, much less something with which we’d want to play.

Many explanations can be covered as to why a toy would have a strong odor.  One is that plastics, rubbers and jellies used in the creation of sex toys have to be softened, and to do that, some companies use Phthalates.  This will cause a distinct odor in a new toy, and one that many people don’t like.

Another explanation is that the toy’s packaging has led to an odor adhering to the toy.  Some raw materials, like rubber, have a strong smell of their own.  And a smell can be powerful.  Sometimes the odor can make a toy unpleasant enough that we wouldn’t want it near us.

Scented Masturbator

I’ll give you a few simple tips to help you deal with the smell of a new toy, and hopefully you’ll find these useful when your next toy arrives.

First, avoid toys that have Phthalates, if you hate strong smells.  Setting aside any health concerns, these toys will have an odor and that odor will be persistent.  In fact, it is persistent enough to seem nearly permanent.  These toys are a bad choice for the sensitive nose.

Next, don’t buy scented toys if powerful aromas offend you.  Scented toys have powerful smells that can overwhelm the person trying to use them.  On a personal note, I’ve tried a few scented toys and I can’t bear the stench of a fruit when I’m visualizing something completely different.  It ruins the atmosphere for me.

Assuming you’ve found THE toy you can’t live without, you can deal with strong smells by first airing the toy out.  Take it out of the package and let the scent dissipate in clean air.  Then wash it thoroughly to remove some of the scent. A good toy cleaner is recommended for toys in any event, and developing the habit of washing toys before and after use will keep play time safer.   In a worst case scenario, where the smell continues, cover it with a condom to mitigate the smell.  We strongly recommend the condom for toys that can contain Phthalates, or skin-like materials anyway, so it is a good habit to develop from a health perspective.

Some toys, like glass ones, don’t hold a scent for long, if at all.  Silicone is usually scent free as well – though I have owned a silicone toy that had a powerful first aroma.  But there will usually be that one toy we want to try and it could be made from a material with a strong scent.  In that case, following the simple steps above may be the difference between pleasure and disappointment.

Holy Awesomeness!  I want this thing so bad.  Whoever had the idea to combine candy and ball gags is basically the smartest person of all time.  That’s right, some genius has made a ball gag out of an old school jawbreaker!  What’s next, candy necklace handcuffs?

Of course, while it’s super rad, it’s probably not the most practical gag in the world, so I’ll recommend the Beginner Ball Gag from Tantus for those of you who are interested in protecting your teeth!

Lux Alptraum was lucky enough to review it over on fleshbot, so you can head over there to check out her review if you’re curious.

If you’re looking to treat yourself or a partner, you should consider the Fukuoku Five Finger Massage Glove this Valentine’s Day.

This waterproof glove house’s five mini-massagers at the end of each finger tip and is the perfect accessory to a massage – happy ending included! This massage glove offers two speeds and runs on three AAA batteries which are housed on the powerpack that is attached to the inside wrist of the glove.

Crafted from nylon and lycra, the glove stretches to fit most users and includes an adjustable wrist strap to keep it securely in place.

If you’re looking for the “ultimate in total body stimulation,” The Fokuoku Massage Glove may be just what you’re looking for!

Icicles Twister Glass Dildo

Adding fanciful glass toys to the collection is always a fun idea, and the Icicles Twister Glass Dildo is a great option.  From Pipedream:

“8 x 1.25 Hand blown glass massager. You’ll be wowed by the look and amazed by the feel of this incredible glass dong. Each wand is hand-blown and seamlessly designed for comfort and can be used heated or chilled for a variety of sensations.

Put it in the freezer for a cool, refreshing sensation or run it under warm water to simulate body heat. This icicle definitely won’t melt! The non-porous glass is hygienic and easy to sterilize after the fun. Sleek, beautiful and highly durable, this glass massager will provide slippery sensations and frictionless fantasies when you crave them most!”

The option to play with multiple temperature sensations will give you more fun than you could normally expect.  It’s definitely an addition that will keep you and your partner guessing at play time.