I recently had a chance to check out another high-end vibe from Fun Factory, the Stranger. This silicone toy is one of the six sexy G2 toys and I was pretty excited to give it a try because I love my Heartbreaker, a vibrator from the same line.

The Stranger is almost 7 inches long, with 5.75 insertable inches and a 4.5 inch circumference. In my opinion, I’d say this is a pretty standard size and good for both beginners and toy enthusiasts. The tapered head, when combined with your favorite water-based lube, make for easy insertion and I really loved the way the ribbed body feels.

The toy is pretty simple to operate and works exactly like the Heartbreaker. Once the batteries are inserted, all you need to do is turn the dial base to turn it on and increase or decrease the vibration. Everyone hates the design of Fun Factory’s battery compartments because they are a little tricky to get into, but if you read the instructions you should be all right. I personally appreciate the fact that I’ve never had a single issue with water getting into the electronic parts of these waterproof toys because the compartment is totally secure. I’d rather take a few minutes to figure out the mechanics of this toy than have my toy ruined the first time I take it in the shower!

The motor is at the base of the shaft, so the vibrations are strongest there instead of the tip. Silicone, besides being phthalate-free, transfers vibration quite well so the entire toy has a pretty decent buzz, but if you’’re looking for a toy for external stimulation only, your might be better off with something like the Baby Bug. All in all, I would give this toy a 3.5 out of 5 on the power scale. It’s no Hitachi Wand (the only toy that gets a 5 on my scale) but there is definitely enough power to make my toes curl up.

One thing I really love about the Stranger is that the silicone shaft can be sterilized. All you need to do is wipe it down with a ten percent bleach solution and you’re ready to share your toy with a friend!

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We’re really excited about Cupid’s Fun Factory Giveaway and I thought it was the perfect time to highlight my favorite toys from Fun Factory. When I first started seriously getting into toys, Fun Factory was the first high-end company I fell in love with and they haven’t let me down since!

1. Heartbreaker – This is the first silicone vibe I bought years ago and I’m pleased to report it’s still running and getting me off! I love the ribbed body and it’s flexible enough to hit all of the right spots.

2. Baby Bug – This little guy is perfect for travel and totally cute! I love little bullet vibes and the fact that this one is made from body safe silicone makes it a must have in my book. I gave a friend who was new to toys this as a intro and she’s hooked!

Fun Factory's Bandito

3. Magnum – This is a pretty standard dildo, but I think it’s just about perfect for use with a harness. It’s the perfect size and density in my opinion and another toys that’s good for people who are newish to sex toys.

4. Bandito – This is another top notch silicone dildo, but a little fancier than the Magnum. There’s all sorts of bumps and swirls for a little extra texture and that g-spot curve is to die for!

5. Smart Balls – While these aren’t the sexiest item on my list, it’s really important for women to do their Kegel Exercises and these are my favorite way to workout. All you have to do is pop them in and go about your business! It’s a piece of cake and I’d be lying if they don’t turn me on a bit while I’m dusting!

While those are the toys I find myself reaching for over and over again, you can always expect quality when you pick up something from Fun Factory!

The day after Thanksgiving is a great day to linger in bed and relax as your body recovers from that extra piece of pie you couldn’t say no to. It’s also a great day to make like a turkey and get stuffed and there’s no better dildo for those of you who like girth than Vixen Creations’ Randy.

The Randy is great for those who love a nice, thick dildo that isn’t uncomfortably long. This short and stout silicone lover will rock your world with a semi-realistic design and flared base for anal and strap on enjoyment.

Made with Vixen Creations special Vixskin finish, the dual density shaft is firm in the center and plushy soft on the outside. Silicone is body-friendly and can be washed with soap and water, or boiled to sterilize. Use only water-based lubricants with this toy for best results.

While Randy is just 6 inches long, the 2 1/8 inch wide girth will blow your mind! It’s great for solo play and absolutely perfect for strap-on sex. Plus, since it’s made out of silicone, you know that you’ll be able to enjoy this fat cock for years to come.

Click here for more toys from Vixen Creations.

We updated our Featured Products category quite frequently, so I thought I would highlight a couple of my favorites before they’re gone!

Let’s start by talking about one the the newer Tantus dildos – The Curve. I have a bunch of their dildos, but this one quickly became my favorite because of it’s harness compatible flared-base and g-spot pleasing curve.

The Curve is the first of a new line of Tantus(R) products to feature a wider base, enabling people to combine the versatility of harness play with the direct G-Spot stimulation all women crave.

Better still, the subtle angle of the Curve makes it ideal for anal or vaginal play, and the smooth silicone makes penetration a joy for men or women.

If you’re looking for something that’s both sexy and educational, why not pick up a copy of sexpert Tristan Taormino’s Expert Guide To The G Spot. Nobody does instructional porn like Ms. Taormino, so if you’re interested in exploring G-Spot play this is a great place to start.

Sex expert Tristan Taormino teaches a G-spot workshop for couples where she reviews female sexual anatomy, dispels myths about the G-spot, and offers explicit advice to improve and enhance G-spot stimulation.

With fingers and toys, co-hosts Donna and Sarah demonstrate various techniques as Tristan narrates; workshop participants watch and ask questions.

Delve into the world of G-spot orgasm with sex expert Tristan Taormino, and her sexy, demonstrating couples, as you learn, experience, and enjoy this unique form of pleasure… led by the experts who know it best.

We always try to select an eclectic mix of the best products to feature, so make sure you check back frequently to see what toys are currently rocking our worlds! There’s always something that’ll buzz away your blues or help you spice up girls night in!

Silicone Dildo by Tantus

Now you’re ready to select the perfect sex toy to add the spice to your next play time.  There are so many to choose from that it is difficult to decide where to begin looking.  Do you want a G Spot dildo, a Rabbit vibrator, or some other kind of vibrator that will give you extra buzz?  Making the decision on what to buy can be incredibly difficult.

But you can make the selection process simpler by learning about which sex toys are healthiest for your body.  Selecting a body healthy sex toy can give you fun with peace of mind.  But even more importantly, sex toys that are built with body health in mind are almost always made from higher quality materials, which means that the toy itself will be more durable and a better value for your money.

The number of debates about sex toy materials have grown in recent years.  Let’s take a moment to sort out the facts.  Some people claim that all jelly sex toys are toxic.  Incendiary as the next statement may be, it must be written.  There is no scientific support for the assertion that ALL jelly sex toys are toxic.

And the Phthalate debate is still unsettled.  True, the United States banned the use of Phthalates in toys for children, but the body of evidence concerning Phthalates does not allow the conclusion that Phthalates always directly cause the maladies (including cancer) that some people have asserted they cause.

Just the same, there is a growing collection of evidence that points to problems with some sex toys.  The Dutch EPA commissioned a study (Which Tantus Inc. provides in its entirety here) that leads to some alarming conclusions.  I include a sampling below:

“The chemical substances include solvents, degradation products from accelerators and other rubber chemicals and plasticizers. Several of those are reprotoxic and a few have other injurious health effects, e.g. neurotoxic effects.”

That’s a fairly sobering paragraph that should make us all stop and think before we make our next purchase.  While not all toys contain these chemicals, if we don’t know how to shop, we could accidentally get a nasty surprise.

It should be noted that this report takes a tiny sampling of toys from a very large pool of possible sex toys.  But the point is, we should be careful when choosing what we will put on, or in, our bodies.  What if you could choose a toy that had the following qualities? (Source)

- Manufactured under strict Good Manufacturing Procedures in a controlled environment
- Platinum cured for the highest degree of purity (least extractables)
- Reusable — will withstand repeated sterilization
- Nonreactive to body tissues and fluids

Those properties sound like a far better alternative to use.  And when you get a Platinum Grade Silicone dildo, you get those exact properties!  Now you get a great dildo and a great, healthy alternative to a lesser quality material.

Glass dildos are also a good alternative, as are aluminum and hard plastic sex toys.  The point is this, you can still find a wide variety of fun sex toys without giving up the healthy options that eliminate many of the concerns associated with lower quality materials.

Shop carefully and you’ll discover that fun and quality can be intertwined.  Throw healthy into the mix and you have a sex toy that comes guilt free.  Think it through; you’ll see that you can get what you want and feel good about the purchase.  And that alone can make your next play session even more fun!