Feature Friday: Nobü

Let me tell you about Nobü, an amazing line of toys which BodiSpa introduced earlier this year. We got them in store recently and all of us here are ecstatic about them. I am enamoured with these toys to an embarrassing degree, which I'm sure will become increasingly obvious with each passing paragraph. Why do I love them so much? Well, I'm glad you asked.

Feature Friday: Smile

Smile is one of those brands that manages to consistently impress me with their quality and design. Here are some of the things you can expect from any Smile product:

• High-grade silicone material
• Battery packs that are easy to load and which lock in place
• A variety of intense speeds and pulses
• Simple and clean design for their toys and packaging
• Luxury toys that are affordable and reliable

Smile really has something for everybody. Keep reading to learn about some of the great toys Smile offers.

Feature Friday: Cock Rings N' Sleeves

Cock rings and sleeves are some of the things I get the most questions about. I think this is for three main reasons:

1. They're one of the few toys that are used by men.
2. They're one of the few toys primarily intended for couples.
3. Their use is not common knowledge, so they can be a little intimidating.

Like so many toys, rings and sleeves can be a great addition to your sex life as long as they're used safely. Here's the basic rundown on rings and sleeves so you can figure out if they're the toy(s) for you!

RINGS

Cock rings intensify erection and stimulation by limiting bloodflow out of the penis. The arteries that bring blood into the penis are further towards the center of the penis whereas the veins bringing blood back to the heart are closer to the surface, so just a bit of pressure from a cock ring is enough to hold blood in the penis. This leads to extra swelling which makes for a somewhat larger, more durable, and more sensitive erection.

Risks and considerations:

• Cock rings should not be worn for more than 30 minutes at a time.
• Cock rings are not recommended for people on medication which thins the blood or those who have heart disease or sickle-cell disease.
• If there is any numbness or coolness felt in the genital area while a cock ring is in use, the ring should be removed immediately in order to avoid nerve damage.

Proper use:

• Place the cock ring at the base of the penis. Some are designed to fit around the scrotum as well, so be sure to check the packaging to figure out which model of cock ring you have.
• If using in conjunction with a condom, place the condom on first and the cock ring over top. It is recommended, in this case, to use a cock ring that fits around that shaft and scrotum in order to avoid friction from the ring tearing the condom.
• A bit of lube can help to get the ring on and off.

Just the tip:

• When getting used to cock rings, you may want to try a model with an adjustable size to get used to the sensation. A product like the Blue Loop ($14.99) is adjustable, making it easy to get used to and easy to remove, making it great for first time users.
• TPE is known for being supple yet durable, so it makes an excellent jelly cock ring. A product like Get Hard ($18.99, set of three) is made of TPE and features three slightly different sized cock rings so you can be sure to get the snug fit you want.

SLEEVES

Depending on the design, cock sleeves will add girth, length, and/or texture to a penis. A person may choose to wear a sleeve in order to limit the sensation they feel in order to last longer or to vary the sensation their partner feels.

Risks and considerations:

• If used in conjunction with a condom, the advice I found was to wear the condom over the sleeve. Be wary, though, as anything this bulky can increase friction thus increasing risk of the condom tearing
• If you come while wearing a sleeve, be sure to clean it promptly: semen gets harder to clean once it dries out.

Just the tip:

• Many sleeves are netted patterns which increase texture without minimizing sensation very much. In practice, they function more like a cock ring. If this interests you, you may want to try the Orgasmus Wunder ($9.99).
• One of the great things about sleeves is that they can function in ways a penis never could on its own. The Vibrating "O" Plus ($43.95) has a vibrating tip which can either run constantly or vibrate on contact. The Lust Explorer ($26.99) is not only ridged along the length of the shaft but has a vibrating protrusion angled to stimulate a partner. 

Further Reading

• Barbara Kelly Outlet, "How to Use Penis Extension Sleeves"
  http://www.barbarakelly.co.uk/usefulinformation/penisextensions/
• Come As You Are, "How to use a cock ring"
  http://www.comeasyouare.com/sex-information/sex-toy-how-tos/how-to-use-a-cock-ring/
• Wikipedia, "Cock Ring"
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cock_ring
• Wikipedia, "Sex Toy: Penile Toys"
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_toy#Penile_toys

Feature Friday: Latex

Today, dear internet, you get to reap the benefits of my curiosity as it pertains to latex. Lately, I've been asked a few times about latex, and the care thereof, and have thus been confronted with how little I know about this material. So today, I'm doing research, and sharing that research with you.

Left: LateX Collection Kleid, $49.99
Not Pictured: LateX Collection Corselett, $49.99

Feature Friday: Glass Toys

I have a new-found weakness for glass products. Thanks to "Joy" of the Reflections collection by Doc Johnson and "The Thorn" by GlassTIX, I can now share this love of mine with you, oh faceless masses of yon internet.

 

 

 

Here are some of the things I love about glass toys:

• they're super pretty
• they're easy to clean
• they carry vibrations well
• they can last forever
• they're firm
• they're slick
• did I mention they're pretty?
• they're inexpensive without being cheap

 

In store you'll notice our signs advertising the fact that glass toys can be heated or cooled. For one, this means they will warm to body temperature efficiently making them all the more comfortable to use. Secondly, you can actually heat and cool glass toys to easily incorporate sensation play into your fun. Luckily for you (well, and for me), I've been doing some research and found a great walk through on how to heat and cool your glass toys. Glass Fantasy has the following FAQ page to introduce you to the wonders of glass:
http://www.glassfantasy.com/faq.php
I did not know that glass toys tend to be made of the same glass as Pyrex, or that some can even be cleaned in an autoclave if you're so inclined. Neat, huh?

 

Fore more on Doc Johnson products, check out their website: http://www.docjohnson.com/

 

Next week: more pictures, ideally not ones taken last minute with my sheets as a background.
I'll either be featuring Pirates themed sex toys, Glo Glo a Go Go, or... something I haven't thought of yet. Do you have a preference? If there's something you want to see more of, leave a comment on the blog or e-mail me at kiki.of.pnt@gmail.com

 

 

Feature Friday: BodiSpa

We just got in a shipment of shiny new toys from BodiSpa (http://www.bodi-spa.com/).

The Octopus (features infrared massage tips) $29.99

The Almighty Hot-Cold Massager $169.99

The Mystic Hand $19.99

So far, my favourite things about these toys are:

• they are brand name yet competitively priced
• the batteries are easy to put in & take out
• they're super cute; some have rhinestones, some have floral patterns, and some are in nifty shapes (like the octopus)
• they have great features
• you can customize the angle of the head on many of the wand style massagers
• the Almighty has heating and cooling functions
• the Double Ring Vibe is a vibrating jelly cockring with rings for both the shaft and balls
• the Magic Bullet is wireless
• a bunch of them are rechargeable or plug into the wall

If you've been looking for a gift for your partner, a bachelorette party, or something to treat yourself, these toys are a great choice. They're fun, functional, and the designs add that extra nice touch. Heck, a lot of these massagers seem best suited to, well, massage, so pick one up for a relative or co-worker.

The Wonderwand (rechargeable) $119.99

The Mini Deluxe (batteries included) $26.99

The 4 Head $18.99

The Ribbed $19.99

The Egg (rechargeable) $59.99

The "G" $26.99

Also Available:

• The Ultimate Rechargeable Massager $139.99
• The Must Massager $99.99
• The Wonderwand (corded) $89.99
• The Tripod $22.99
• The Magic Bullet (wireless remote operated) $39.99
• The Rabbit $39.99
• The Wavy $19.99
• The Vibe Ring $7.99
• The X Vibe Ring (replaceable batteries, batteries included) $15.99
• The Double Ring Vibe $14.99
• The Ultimate Vibe Ring (replaceable batteries, batteries included) $14.99