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A Hand for a Handie

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

I’m going to state openly one of the secrets of the known universe: Guys know how to masturbate really well.  OK, you get the joke, no secret there.  Some guys have even discovered the joy of masturbators.  But I want to talk about something we visited a while back – the hand job.

For those new to this game, you can get our detailed notes on the subject here.

The other “secret” about masturbation is that guys know how to do it well because they enjoy it.  It’s fun to wank, and most guys do it frequently, unless they have some major hang ups.  I promise you that right now, some highly religious (pick your pious religion), straight arrow type is giving his palm the shaft out of public view.  And his prostate will thank him later.

But, and here’s the literal rub, having someone else perform the service makes the sensation twice as fun.  The guy can just lay back (or if he’s smart – be playing with his partner’s bits) and enjoy the rub.  Twice as fun is good, but why not put a multiplier on and send him into orbit?  So if you’ve decided to give the lucky guy a handy, and you want a multiplier, you need a place to start.

That’s where a good masturbator comes in handy, see, the subject has no end to (p)Fun.

There are all sorts of masturbators on the market, but last year in Los Angeles, we had the chance to meet the team from Tenga.  They gave us a bunch of their products to try, and in the interest of diligent customer service, we did.

Tenga Egg Wavy

We know that the Egg came before the orgasm

One product looked like an oddball.  It was the Tenga Egg.  On first sight, I asked a one word question, “Seriously?” To which the reply was that “You can masturbate a horse with this one.”  Note to our freakier readers: We do not suggest, nor imply that you should attempt to “masturbate a horse.” However, the good folks at Tenga produced a massive glass dong and put the little egg to the challenge.  It was an impressive display.

Well, of course there was an urgent need to “find out for ourselves.”  The Tenga Egg Wavy was my responsibility.  I took it on a solo run, and I can’t speak for horses everywhere, but I can tell you that I had a seriously cool ride.  The second run was with a partner, and I assure you that there is a multiplier.  One of the better handies I ever had.

And there are many, many more options out there for all tastes.  Check out our complete line of masturbators for men and find the one that works for your partner.

Good luck, and happy handies!

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Climax Pop – Toy Review

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

I really like the simple things in life and that definitely includes basic sex toys like bullet vibes. When I saw the Climax Pop from Topco, I knew I had to try it out, despite the fact that I probably have a dozen toys kind of like it. It’s cute, silicone and I’ve been curious about the Climax line for a while.

The Climax Pop is a one speed bullet vibe that is really as basic as they come. I prefer multi-speed toys myself, but that’s not really a deal breaker for me. Since the ridged sleeve is made from silicone, it’s phthalate-free and body-safe.

This little guy runs on 3 AG13 batteries which are often used for watches. Considering this, it’s a pretty powerful toy. I did have a big problem with the fact that the batteries were drained really quickly. I only used it twice, and not for epic masturbation sessions, and the power was significantly decreased.

Because of the way this vibe sucks power, I don’t recommend it if you don’t have a lot of sex toys. I have actually taken the sleeve off of this vibe and use it with another bullet vibe that is multi-speed and runs on four AAA batteries! I really like the texture of the sleeve and love that it’s made from silicone, so it’s really improved an old bullet vibe that had fallen out of rotation for me. I would actually pay for the sleeve because it is a nice addition to my considerable collection.

If you’re looking for an affordable clit vibe that is, in my opinion, a better option, check out the Pocket Rocket Jr.

I will commend Topco and other big companies for using better materials now, just a couple of years ago, this would have been made out of disgusting jelly. Unfortunately, I think they still have some kinks to work out with this particular toy, but man is that sleeve sweet!

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Combo Pack 5 – Toy Review

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

No matter how many high-tech toys I own, I’m still a sucker for a simple egg vibe or pocket rocket. I mean, I love all the bells and whistles that come with a toy like the Gigi, but I really appreciate a simple toy that can bring me from zero to Oh My God quickly every time. When I saw the Sterling Collection Combo Pack from California Exotic, I was really excited because two bullets equal twice as much fun!

The first thing that stood out on this toy was that each bullet is controlled separately. That means that two people can enjoy the toy at the level of vibration that’s right for them! There’s nothing like a little mutual masturbation to set the mood and this toy makes it easy as pie. Of course, if you’re greedy you can use one bullet to stimulate your clit while you or a partner teases with the other! Is it really possible to have too much of a good thing?

With seven levels of stimulation and a pretty powerful buzz, this toy is a cheap way to travel down the road to bliss over and over again. I really believe that multiple levels of vibration are key to any bullet vibe and this one definitely does the job.

Another cool thing about this toy is that each vibe unplugs from the controller, so you can update with different shaped accessories. I’m really interested in check out the Triple Tiered Silver Bullet. Anyways, both bullets included in this pack are made from ABS with silver plating, but there are other options if you’re interested in something different down the road.

Overall, this is a really cool toy that gives you options and that is never a bad thing. If you’re a fan of bullet vibes you should definitely think about doubling your pleasure. This would also be a great first toy for a friend!

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Slippery Stuff – Product Review

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Lube is really important, but sometimes it’s also really expensive. While I believe that you often get what you pay for, I’m always looking for a great deal and I totally found one when I picked up a bottle of Slippery Stuff Liquid lubricant!

Because I love my silicone sex toys, I always have a bottle of water-based lube. While I love silicone lube because it’s long lasting, you can’t use it with silicone toys because it will ruin them. I’ve never found a water-based product that lasts as long as silicone, but Slippery Stuff is a really great product for a few reasons.

The first thing I love is that this stuff is glycerin free. A lot of women have bad reactions to glycerin and it’s known to cause yeast infections. I avoid it at all costs and most women really should. It also doesn’t taste or smell like anything – which is really rare. I’d much rather taste my partner than chemicals any day!

The best thing about Slippery Stuff is that it really mirrors a woman’s natural wetness well. While I’ve yet to find a water-based lube that lasts all night long, all you need to do is add a few drops of water to re-activate this stuff.  Saliva works just as well and is a little bit more fun!

Just a few drops of this stuff and you’re good to go without and weird tastes, scary glycerin or worries about ruining your favorite silicone dong!  What’s even better is that it’s only $6.89 for this 4 ounce bottle!  With the money you’ll save by picking up Slippery Stuff, you can have all sorts of fun…

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Toy Review – Little Su

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

When you review a lot of sex toys it’s always something to find something new and different.  When I saw the Little Su a year or so ago, I knew I had to get my greedy little hands on it!

This unique dildo is made out of medical grade silicone, which means it can be sterilized and shared. Sweet! While it doesn’t vibrate, silicone is really great at transferring vibration and I’ve found that you can add a whole new dimension to the toy by using a vibe with it.

So this toy isn’t meant for thrusting like most dildos.  You insert the Little Su (3.75 insertable inches) and then rock against the part that rests outside your body that does a really great job of stimulating the clit.  Its design is really thoughtful – there are ridges and curves in all of the right places and it really fills you up nicely.

Please know that this is not a toy that is meant for a quick orgasm.  You have to work a bit, but boy is it worth it.  I really like using it for partnered play.  Going down on my partner is a huge turn on in itself, but when I add the extra sensations of this toy it’s a mind-blowing experience for everyone involved!

Two women can also enjoy it simultaneously because the clit stimulator is textured on both sides.  I don’t love it as much for that, but some women may and I do admit it can be fun!

The Little Su comes in a nice box that opens up a lot like a book.  I use mine for storage and think it makes for an attractive gift also.

If you’re looking for something different, you should definitely check out the Little Su on Sextoys.com.  It’s well designed and sure to bring something new to the bedroom!

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