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The Cone

The Cone is an amazing device.  It's one helluva powerful motor wrapped inside pink silicone with 16 different programs to hold your interest.  It takes three C-batteries to get started, so I bet you can guess that the results are impressive. Using the Cone is an exercise for your imagination. Getting into funky positions so that the best part of you rests on the best part of it is fun. Then switch to another rhythym or up the strength of the vibration with the two buttons on the front. With one press of Button One the cone turns on, a second press of Button One jumps directly to program 16 - the ultimate orgasm inducer according to ConeZone, and Button Two cycles from program 1 through program 16.

I, however, didn't happen to find 16 my magic number, and I really found that not being able to go back to a previous program without going all the way around again kind of frustrating. It definitely made experimenting a bit tedious. In my humble opinion, the perfect addition to The Cone would be a remote with each program on a separate button so you could go back and forth quickly and easily from whatever position you happen to have found works for you. Beside that, though, The Cone is a truly wonderful thing. It's new and different and the possibilities are endless. I look forward to continuing my exploration. You know . . . I think this thing may even be big enough to invite a friend to help. Hmmm . . . 

The Cone courtesy of ConeZone

Lucid Dreams No. 28

The Lucid Dreams No. 28 is one of a line of new Doc Johnson toys. It's a soft jelly vibrator with a powerful motor and a twist on/off base. It's waterproof and pretty quiet too. In true Doc Johnson form, the Lucid Dreams are of superb quality. It's also kind of neat to be able to see inside the toy. No. 28 has some ridges that some people may find uncomfortable. I understand that there's a petite version (No. 16) which may be a better fit.

I adore Doc Johnson toys. After so many years, they are still able to keep coming up with new designs.  I've said it before - I'd love to be able to sit in on a design meeting one day. And with the new materials coming out with, the sky's the limit. I can't wait to try them all . . .

Lucid Dreams No. 28 courtesy of Eros Boutique.

Flirt Restraints

Flirt has a line of adorably packaged restraints, each with its own theme. The restraints themselves are strips of silky material with a loop at one end. The Do Not Disturb package comes with red restraints and a "Do not disturb" sign to hang on your bedroom doorknob, the Office Fling includes black restraints and a pad of sticky notes with "Meet Me At:" printed on them. There's also a bridal kit with white restraints, a blindfold sash, and an "Invitation to Seduction". Each of these is great for a fun night of role playing with your partner.

Courtesy of Eros Botique.

The Wave

The Wave is one of Doc Johnson's newest creations. It's designed to be inserted while the vibrator rests on the clit.  It's made of some very firm and flexible latex stuff, sort of like the old dildos but a little more forgiving. The vibrator is good and strong, and the wired remote can give your partner control of the action. It's waterproof too! You can always rely on Doc's stuff being of high quality, well constructed, and nicely packaged.

I would love to sit in on a design meeting one of these days. It's different from most things out there, but I have mixed feelings on the "all in one" toys. While they are a good idea for convenience and ease of use, insertables and clit stimulators - like components in a good stereo system - are better left separate. Women, obviously, come in all shapes and sizes. Getting an off-the-shelf toy that fits properly is tricky at best. Also, since the way an insertable is enjoyed and the way a clit stimulator is used are two very different motions, I find it difficult to get any kind of rhythm going. So, while the Wave is of superb quality and has a powerful vibe and, in fact, feels good, it just didn't make as one of my favorites.

Lipstick Hide-A-Vibe

Shhhh, it's really a vibrator. This is a great candidate for a vibe you keep in your purse or gym bag or in with other stuff because the case it hides in is completely inconspicuous. It looks like an overgrown lipstick, and if it's sitting next to other cosmetics, no one will notice. I've had mine for so long, and it hasn't failed me yet. It packs a powerful vibe in its little 5" body, especially on only one AA battery, and its small size is great for a little anal play - if you are so inclined.

Lily by Lelo

The Lily by Lelo is so cool. This little cutie is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, yet it's sleek and sexy at the same time. Whatever stuff the surface is made out of is amazing. It's rigid yet soft and smooth - a real treat to touch. Lily has a rechargeable battery, and the buttons glow while it's plugged in. (Great for finding it in the dark.) It comes in a nice box that holds the cord and the toy, and a satin bag to store the toy in to keep it clean. Lily is splashproof, but others in Lelo's line are submersible. The buttons are my only complaint with it. I found them a bit hard to find and press without looking. One button toggles the vibe higher and the other takes it back down, bit I'm not sure how many levels this thing has.

I think this would be a great gift or a fantastic first vibrator. It's soft and gentle and quiet and totally unintimidating.

Lily courtesy of Wild in Secret .

Ribbed UR3 G-Spot Hard Throb

The G-Spot Hard Throb is a simple design that really feels great. It's a standard 7" missile-type vibe just like the first one I ever got off with, including one of those flaky twist switches on the bottom. However, the addition of the soft jelly sleeve is amazing. The vibration carries through the jelly tip to tickle and press on my g-spot, and the ribs add that extra something to penetration. I love this new jelly stuff, but it takes a little more care. Thus, the Hard Throb comes with a storage bag, and a little cornstarch will keep the jelly from getting all sticky.

Natural Contours - Liberte

The Liberte is another in the Natural Contours line of vibrators. The entire line is sleek and ergonomically designed to comfortably fit in the hand and against the body, each with a slightly different focus. This one is longer and thinner than the rest so that it can reach the g-spot. It has a button that cycles through high, medium, and low settings, and the Liberte has a bonus pulsating setting. It puts out a good range of intensity, but I'm not so sure about the pulse feature. I prefer using intermittent vibrations as a warm up, and a steady vibration to climax. The Liberte pulses with the strongest of the three settings. When I started teasing with the pulse setting and then switched to the low, steady setting to begin my climb to orgasm, it kind of lost something. So, I find myself using a pulse - high combination or a low - medium - high combination. And it feels awesome tucked inside, set on high, while my other hand is free to roam. Hey, options are good.

The Liberte courtesy of Natural-contours.com

 

The Pearl Thong

Since I first heard about the Pearl Thong, I've wanted to try them out. I finally got my wish. All I have to say is Wow! I love these things. These panties are everything I hoped they would be! They're pretty and a hellofa lot of fun. They're made of stretch lace and a string of fake pearls, and here's the concept, you wear them like regular panties. Simple! While you walk around, the pearls rub on your clit making you constantly aware of your pussy. I took a late-night walk to the corner store with them on as my first test drive. They turned a chore into an adventure. It was all I could do not to expose my secret to some guys I passed by on the way. Ocassionally, I would tug on the string of pearls for an extra jolt. By the time I got home, I was red hot and ready to go! I imagine if your wore these to dinner with your lover, he wouldn't know what hit him once you got home. I highly recommend these. Give 'em a try. I bet they're like nothing else you've tried before.

The Pearl Thong courtesy of WildInSecret.com

E-Z Rider Rocker Ball

OK, if you've never heard of this thing, you're probably wondering what the heck. Right? Let me explain, first off, what a Rocker Ball is and then I'll talk about how it works. It is pretty much what it looks like. Basically, it's a beach ball with a thingy sticking out of it. Except the ball inflates to about a foot across and can support 250 lbs. The thingy is a locking device that you attach to any dildo in the long line of "Vac-U-Lock" accessories. (The lock works in certain strap-on harnesses too I understand, but that's for future exploration.) The design is so simple. Doc Johnson is a genius.