Ramblings of a Newbie

I have a confession to make. I’m bad with numbers, especially dimensions. If you tell me how big something is, give me a point of reference or I’m totally off.

The cool people over at Tabu Toys gave me the opportunity to pick one of their sex toys to review, and as I browsed I saw the Nexus GyroXtreme. It looked really cool design-wise, and I’ve used a Nexus toy before (granted, I used it on someone else…the Neo, on my friend NM). I’d been looking for a mid-range anal toy along these lines, and this one can be used both anally and vaginally, so I figured it was a bonus.

I looked at the dimensions: 6″ by 1.7″ in diameter. Even though the description says quite specifically “Not for the faint-hearted”, I thought it didn’t sound too terribly large. Therefore, I requested it. I got it and gleefully opened it up…and stared. It’s big. For a vaginal toy, it’s not monstrous…but for an anal toy it’s really a challenge for me.

The teabag from the last review is included for scale. The length is solidly average, but the girth is impressive. There is one use I discovered that wasn’t listed in the description:

It’s totally a weapon. You could seriously whack somebody on the noggin with this dude. It’s solid heavy silicone and could cause a big ol concussion! Yeah!

It’s silicone, which all of you guys know I love. It’s sterilizable and shareable, and it’s (like a Slinky) fun for a girl and a boy.  Remember, no silicone lube with silicone toys. Waterbased lube is perfect. Make sure to sterilize before going from anal play to vaginal, or slap a condom on that puppy before it meets your butt.

The shaft is thick, with a sizeable bulge close to the tip. The tip itself is tilted slightly so as to stimulate your g-spot, p-spot, or whatever spot you got.  The base is really unique and is basically a half-sphere from which the dildo emerges.  The cool part about this is that once it’s inserted and seated snugly in your favorite orifice, you can sit up on it (or back it up against a wall, or have your partner take it firmly in hand) and gyrate your hips. This makes that bulge and the defined tip press against happy places inside you…

I used this vaginally with great success. It’s an extremely filling sensation, which I quite enjoy. This plus the Hitachi was incredibly intense; the head of the vibrator was able to press against both my clit and the base of the GyroXtreme.  I have to admit that I’ve so far failed to take the whole thing anally. Once I can get past that bulge, I’ll be all good, but so far I haven’t succeeded. I’m gonna have to work up to it. Mark my words: I will do it. Oh yes, I will. When I do, I’ll do a followup post.

Thanks again, Tabu Toys!

(Note for disclosure purposes: This product was provided free of charge for review purposes by Tabu Toys. I promise you that free product does not in any way ensure a good review; I have given products negative reviews in the past and will do so in the future if the product warrants it. )

The awesome folks at Tabutoys.com gave me the opportunity to try out the Evolved Slender Marvel for you guys.

This cool toy came in an extremely attractive tin, something Evolved is known for. They can be used to store the toy if you like, or you can remove the inserts and keep all kinds of stuff in ‘em…this one is gonna be used for condoms and lube packets so I don’t have to dig around for ‘em in the heat of the moment.

It’s made of TPE, which is a phthalate-free material. It stands for ThermoPlastic Elastomer, and it’s a happy, body-safe thing. It’s porous, mind you, unlike silicone. This isn’t gonna be a sharing kind of toy unless you slap a condom on it. In other words, not sterilizable; don’t boil it, dishwasher it, or bleach it.

I like the Marvel for a number of reasons, actually. First, it’s extremely attractive. I love the purple color (not lavender; a real purple), and I love the soft curves that make up the design.

I’m pleased with the fact that they didn’t try to make the clitoral stimulator into the shape of some animal or another as the rabbit-style vibes are wont to do.  It’s a simple design, and I dig that.

Next, it’s waterproof! Yay! Waterproof toys are a wonder. Shower, bath, pool, squirting, whatever, it’s all good (actually, as to the pool thing: not sure about pool chemicals and elastomer. Anybody?).

And finally, the vibrator part of the toy. It’s got three vibration speeds, all controlled by a push-button on the base of the toy. Your hand’s likely to be right there anyway, so it makes it seriously easy to deal with; no turning, twisting or sliding, just click and go.

The vibrations range from subtle and mild to pretty impressive. The cool part is, there’s an egg in the clitoral stimulator part of it and an egg in the shaft. Instead of the egg in the shaft being all the way at the base, it’s at the very tip, so the sensation is very spread out.

Pardon the dust! It's TPE.

This is a great toy for thrusting because of the slender smooth shaft. It’s not huge, which works quite well for me. The internal vibrations are actually really pleasant, and I normally am not a huge fan of internal vibes. When I’m done playing and it’s come down to business, slipping this toy in fully so the thumb-shaped stimulator is nestled lovingly against my clit is the key. Once it’s pressed in as far as it will go, gently rotating it just a touch will absolutely do the trick and get me off in no time.

Cleanup is quick and easy with some sort of antibacterial cloth, soap, or toy cleaner; be aware that TPE, like silicone, will collect dust, so store it accordingly.

The only thing I think I’d change is actually something I wouldn’t change. I know that sounds strange, so let me explain my contradictory self. The two vibrating eggs are controlled by the same controller, and they vibrate at the same rate. My clit can handle far stronger vibrations than my pussy can, so it’d be nice if the two eggs could be controlled separately…

The problem with that idea is that it would kill one of my favorite pluses about this product: The simplicity of design. The one-button quick-clicking control is great! When you add a second control, the design would be less streamlined and less pleasant.  Basically, while it would be nice to have two different possibilities for speeds, it’s not worth risking the loss of the current design.

So yeah. Definitely recommended. Thanks, Tabutoys!

So the nice people at Sextoy.com sent me this awesome little Impressions paddle to tell you about. It’s made by a company called Sportsheets which I already love dearly for their Underbed Restraint System, so I had high hopes. I wasn’t disappointed.

It’s a smallish thing, which is pretty darn okay. It could easily sit anonymously in the bottom of a large purse and never be noticed. The design is simple: nicely sized handle, wide enough to be comfortable to the hand, in stitched leather over something stiff (plastic or wood, likely. Too light to be metal, I think?). There’s a grommet with a braided nylon wrist-strap. If you don’t like the nylon, switch it out for leather. It’ll work just as well.

The teabag is there for scale. Also because I simply wanted to work the word ‘teabag’ into a post.

The usable portion of the paddle (the ‘weapon’ part) is about five inches long and two and a quarter inches wide. You’ll notice from the picture that the word ‘OUCH’ is backwards. There’s a reason for that, don’t you worry. It’s a two-layered slapper-style paddle, as you can see from the next picture; this gives it a tendency to make a great noise even if your swats are somewhat sub-par. It’s flexible, but stiff enough to really pack a whallop if used properly.

As you can also see from the pic, the word ‘OUCH’ is a cutout. What that means to you is this:

That’s right. If done right, you get the word ‘OUCH’ in lovely lettering on your vic-…er, playmate’s body. It’s too much fun, especially in a group setting. Everybody wants to try their hand at getting the word to come up just a little clearer, there’s discussions about whose skin is pale enough to make the better background…it’s a lot of fun.

My only complaint about this toy is a small nitpicky one. When you look at the paddle itself, the ‘OUCH’ is in red. This is due to a piece of red paper between the layers. Good concept…but the fact that it’s paper kinda bugs me. A thin strip of suede between the layers or even lining the back layer in red leather would have been a little more finished-looking to me. The paper does just fine, but if it gets stained or torn, it’s done, and you’re looking at the roughly sueded back layer. It’s an aesthetic thing only, guys…I’m willing to overlook it, personally.

Overall, this is a really sturdy, well-stitched fun toy. I dig it quite a bit, as does CK (as long as he’s not on the receiving end). There’s other words as well, but this one just made me giggle.

Remember, kids, OUCH is not a safeword!

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(Note for disclosure purposes: This product was provided free of charge for review purposes by Sextoy.com. I promise you that free product does not in any way ensure a good review; I have given products negative reviews in the past and will do so in the future if the product warrants it. )

It’s been a while since I’ve done a review…my life’s been going through a great many changes, mostly for the good, for a change. I’ll write about my life later on, though. Let’s get to the toy!!

One of the products I’ve asked to review is the Horse Bit Gag from Sextoy.com. I’d used one once in the past and enjoyed it; I didn’t get a good chance to examine it, however. This one I got to play with and dig into.

The design is extremely simple: two large rings on either end of a short length of rubber, leather straps also attached to the rings. Have your submissive/bottom/playpartner open their mouth, adjust the rubber length between their teeth and have them bite down to seat it properly. Buckle it while your sub has it between their teeth and it’s less likely to slip back too far when buckled.

It’s a sexy look, actually. There’s something about the oversized rings that makes it…I don’t know, exotic. The rings are super-shiny, the gag and straps more matte.  When I examined the straps I was pleased to find that they were actually riveted quite securely. These straps aren’t going to be under the same kinds of pulling and tugging as the straps on a pair of cuffs, but they’re just as sturdy.

The openings in the rings are very flush but aren’t soldered and I was a bit concerned that my long hair would get pinched. I actually tried to get my hair caught in one and I couldn’t do it. No worries there. The buckle is simple and easy to close securely and undo in a hurry if necessary.

A quick glimpse:

I like it quite a bit, actually. I have TMJ and was therefore a bit wary about using any kind of gag; a ballgag would be right out, I think. This one is comfortable for a period of time.

One caveat, and one that likely pertains to any type of gag that keeps the mouth open like this: Your mouth will water and there is likely to be drool. If your top is nice (or if they don’t notice *innocent whistle*) they’ll make it a tiny bit loose so you’ll be able to push the gag out and swallow occasionally. If your top likes drool…well, there you are.  As for the material, I’m not sure if it’s silicone or rubber. When in doubt, make it a one-person toy. The nice thing is it’s reasonably-priced enough that that’s not a problem.

CK and I haven’t really played much lately as life has gotten in the way, so when he started digging out toys last night it was a pleasant surprise. Earlier in the week I’d mentioned that I’d been watching a video of Mark Davis and Leah Jaye (no idea of the title, apologies) and had in the conversation described a few of the scenes. One of those had Mark putting a ball gag into Leah’s mouth and then making her count out each swat to the ass…I laughed when I mentioned how mean I thought that was.

Apparently that thought stuck, because CK broke out the bit gag and fastened it securely between my teeth. The gag doesn’t stop you from making noise, mind you, it merely stops you from enunciating properly. It also puts me into a very submissive headspace very quickly.  He buckled the strap and then bent me over the bed so I couldn’t see what else he was grabbing.

He started in on me first with his hands, spanking me hard enough that I was whimpering around the length of rubber in my mouth. The muffled cries just seemed to make him slap my ass faster and harder; then he grabbed the floggers. Now I have to admit, I don’t remember the order of the toys, but twice he made me count blows from one to twenty with this damn gag in my mouth. *grin*  He also made sure I was enunciating as properly as possible, for which I am surely going to get him back. The word “seventeen” is extremely hard to say when there’s something in your mouth. Try it. Seriously.

I had to finally signal him to remove it because something about the way it sat had started triggering my gag reflex. That’s not a fault of the product, mind you, it happens to me sometimes with other things too. Keep that in mind, people. It’s going to be hard for you to say a safeword while wearing this, so make sure you have some kind of non-verbal signals in place as well.

All in all, I liked this product immensely. It’s simple, it’s easy to deal with, and it’s affordable. I haven’t compared it to a ball gag and likely won’t try (I don’t want to irritate my jaw any more than I tend to now), but I’d be curious to see a comparison from someone that’s used both. Anybody?

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(Note for disclosure purposes: This product was provided free of charge for review purposes by Sextoy.com. I promise you that free product does not in any way ensure a good review; I have given products negative reviews in the past and will do so in the future if the product warrants it. )

The nice and happy peeps at Sextoy.com have a great selection of BDSM and Fetish toys, and I’ve been having fun with ‘em.

One of the latest ones I’ve gotten has been the Four-lashed whip made by Strict Leather. It’s a heavy leather flogger with four braided tails, like so:

It’s got some weight to it. It’s actually quite comfortable in the hand, and the leather scent is very noticeable, which I consider a big plus. It was somewhat stiff when it first arrived but after handling and use it’s beginning to soften up and move quite nicely.

The braiding on the handle is good and tight. If I didn’t like this toy so much I’d consider taking it apart to see how it was done…but I really do like this flogger.

The ends of the falls are tipped with thick knots (I think they may be wall knots, but I’m not sure) with a few inches of fringe. The knots deliver a gorgeous thud, and the fringe stings. Using the length of the braided falls like a strap across a willing ass feels like a belt (according to CK, at least).

Those heavy knotted falls will leave bruises quite easily; this isn’t a toy for a beginner. Yes, I still consider myself a beginner, but I have a little bit of experience under my belt. This shouldn’t be the first flogger a top picks up, but with a little practice it’s quite nice.

This flogger appeals to me on a lot of levels. It looks menacing, has a lovely scent, feels good both in the hand and on the back, and is a very decent price. I recommend it.

Thanks to Sextoy.com (home of an amazing selection of sex toys) for the chance to play with this lovely thing!

While searching for cool new sex toys to review, I came across this guy:

It’s Dr Joel Kaplan’s Nipple Pump System 2 (though I’m not sure what happened to System 1). It’s one of the many women’s sex toys you can find on the site.

It’s pretty darn cool, actually. I’d never used one before, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I think I kind of expected a sort of suckling sort of thing, but that’s not what this puppy does.

My finger’s in there for scale. It’s actually no fun to use this on yer fingers, so don’t bother. The pump looks like something you’d use to fix a car with. It’s a great mad-scientist looking contraption, and I’m really digging it.

The only downside that I can see (and it’s a really little one, so hardly a downside) is that it came with no hints. Yes, yes, I know, it’s not rocket science. Apply to skin and squeeze the handle thingy. It really is that simple. The hints I would have wanted are things like: skin dry or moist? How much pressure is safe, and for how long? And yes, you can tell pretty exactly how much pressure is being applied:

After a question or two on Twitter, I got the idea that moist skin made for a better seal. Makes sense, really. As for the safety factor, I decided simply to play it by ear and not go hog-wild with it.

I tried it by myself first, and it was a touch awkward because you have to hold the bulbs against their intended targets while you squeeze the handle; now, once you create that seal with a single good pump you can let go of the bulbs. Two or three pumps will draw your nipples deep into the clear plastic cups and cause a tight pinching sensation. It’s nothing like the nasty squeeze of nipple clamps, but it’s still harsh. There’s a release valve at the bottom of the gauge that can either release the vacuum completely or let out a touch at a time to lighten the pressure. I had fun testing it by myself and noticed it really made my nipples insanely sensitive (and they’re already pretty damn sensitive!).

The real test of a toy is sometimes when you can get someone else to use it on you; that’s where CK came in. He’s always willing to oblige me in my playtesting…so altruistic.

He went into my bedroom, grabbed several things from my toybox, and came back into the living room. My top quickly came off and after a moment or two of making sure my nipples were nice and moist (*grin*), he had me hold the bulbs to my nipples while he controlled the handle. One quick pump and I was able to let go, and then he started playing. Two or three quick pumps while I gasped and writhed, then using the valve to release a little pressure; then another quick squeeze or two. This went on for a few minutes, then I decided to try an experiment. There’s a little silver catch on the cups where the cup meets the tubing that looked like it was meant to slide in.

I slid the little catch in, and sure enough I was able to remove the tube and the bulb stayed on, and it was bizarrely hot-looking. However, that broke the vacuum and the other bulb released. I haven’t yet been able to get both bulbs to stay on at once; I think it’s a matter of coordinating it just right. I’ll continue to work on it.

Once CK found out how sensitive my nipples got after this treatment, he had a blast. The other items he pulled out were one of my evil sticks and both sets of clover clamps (his and mine). The clamps got applied readily and the evil stick used post-haste. Those things normally hurt quite a lot, and after the sensitizing influence of the pump it felt like fire on my nipples. Amazingly hot.

The boy grinned at this point and said, “I got an idea”. When he says this, it usually means that I’m going to end up in pain (the happy kind)…so I eyed him warily as he took off my pants. He placed one bulb of the nipple pump on my right nipple and made me hold it. The other one he pressed to my clit. A couple of pumps and I was loving it…I really can’t describe the sensation properly. It was a sucking-squeezing-tugging kind of thing, and it was excellent. And yes, it makes your clit just as sensitive as it makes your nipples.

This product right here? Get it. It’s an awesome playtoy. I like the look of it (very clinical; slightly intimidating), I love the feel of it, and I love that it’s an easy toy to use. I recommend it highly.

After my playtesting of it, I found that Alpine SubDreams had reviewed this product for Sextoy.com as well. Take a look!

Yes, boys and girls, I finally got to utilize my new strapon harness! It was a scene I’d been negotiating with an old friend (he’ll be known as NM here in the blog) for a few weeks…we were talking so much about it because this was going to be a first scene between us and we wanted to make sure we weren’t screwing up a friendship for a scene. He’s hot and all, but friendship’s always more important. Also, he lives a few hours south of me, so it’s not often we actually see each other.

We discussed every possible thing either one of us could think of, up to and including things that simply weren’t going to come into play during our playdate. After a lot of online discussion, we sat down and discussed things over lunch, my theory being that if we couldn’t even talk about a scene face to face, we certainly couldn’t do it. Once we set up a time, it was all anticipation from there. *grin* I told NM to bring his personal toy stash and to wear old clothes that he didn’t mind getting damaged.

He showed up and we hung out for a while, getting comfortable and getting over those first-playtime jitters. I showed him my growing toy collection, went over the toys I wanted to use (both floggers and others), and explained which things I wasn’t going to use and why.

Once we got started, I buckled my cuffs on NM’s wrists and then…the phone rang. *facepalms* Normally I’d ignore it, but this was an anticipated call dealing with a good friend’s parent’s health and therefore I had him buckle the ankle cuffs on himself while I got the update (update was good). While still on the phone, I put a collar on him and clipped the wrist cuffs to the collar. Was kinda fun doing that, actually. Made him a bit nervous, which I dug.

I got off of the phone quickly and had him kneel on the sofa, clipping the ankle cuffs together. I slipped my fingers into the long thick hair at the nape of his neck, clutching tightly and pulling him back against me, growling in his ear.

I’m discovering that nervousness and a little fear in a partner can be enticing for me…hearing his breathing change and feeling his heart race really triggered that predator instinct for me. I quite literally ripped his clothes off of him, each tear of the cloth making him shiver a little bit more.

When he was finally naked, I started on him with my floggers. NM reacts very well, and I had a great deal of fun figuring out which toys he responded to most. I also discovered that he’s ticklish, which makes things even more fun. After a while of warmup flogging, I grabbed the lube and a latex exam glove.

See, I’ve had anal sex on the recieving end. I enjoy it quite a bit, actually. I’ve recently (only in the past few months) started playing with anal toys, and enjoyed them too. I had never done any anal play with me on the pitching rather than the catching side. NM told me he’d teach me where to find the prostate, and it was now time for the moment of truth. I pulled on the glove and playfully snapped it near his ear, then used a generous amount of lube on my fingers and his ass.

I slowly slid my finger into his anus, enjoying his reaction and marveling at the tightness and heat; one of those few times I almost regret not being male and having a biological cock to enjoy the sensations. He guided me to the correct depth, I curled my finger just a bit as if I were teasing a g-spot, and he moaned and said “Ohhh, that’s it.” I grinned and started rubbing side to side, back and forth, tapping, seeing which movements got the best responses, and he helped immensely by answering any question I put to him (I had lots). After a few minutes of this, I lubed up one of my Peridise plugs and slid it home.

More flogging and spanking; a little while passed and I replaced the Peridise with the Nexus Neo Thattoychick threw into my care package, and this got a better response. It has a little external curve you can conveniently use as a handle to manipulate it, and I took advantage of that feature. After even more beatings, I was ready to try my lovely new harness.

First I strapped in the Tantus Ripple. Gripping the base of the toy to keep it in place, I was able to slowly thrust it home; and wow. His reaction to my thrusts (shallow at first…this toy isn’t made for hardcore thrusting until you’re very used to it) was phenomenal, and I had far too much fun with it. I soon switched out to the Acute, which was even better; the smoother surface allowed more movement and more sensation. After a while of this, there were cramped muscles and knees giving out (it’d been over an hour and a half at this point! Time flew…), so I had him demonstrate his Fleshlight for me, and let me tell you, that’s a fun-looking toy for a guy.

After all was said and done, we sat and talked about the things we’d enjoyed and the things that didn’t work so much, and confirmed that we were both good to go for future playdates. I’d like to try to have another harness by that point…we’ll see how that goes. Very successful scene, and no regrets or weirdness on either of our parts. I was pleased. I’m finding that my toppy side is perfectly satisfied by topping; my clothes all stayed firmly in place, there was no sexual contact with my person…but I enjoyed myself immensely, had an absolute blast. I was perfectly happy having my way with NM in a dominant, rather than a sexual, way.

Then, of course, I got on Twitter and announced “I totally just fucked a guy with a strap-on.”. I was thereafter high-fived and welcomed into the ‘guy club’. *nods* A good time was had by all.

A quick set of side-notes/PSAs: For anal play, LUBE. Lots and lots of it. If you think you have enough, add a little more. The more lube you have, the less chance you have of causing actual damage to a spot that can be difficult to heal properly. Also, when inserting anything (fingers, toys, cock, whatever), take your time. Gently and carefully penetrate, push for an inch or two, then pause, let the person’s body get used to the penetration. After a moment or two, continue slowly. Depending on the size of the item and the experience of the person, more pause-times may be necessary. If a toy is used in someone’s ass, it doesn’t go to their vagina (if they have one) without cleaning. Any toys you use must have a flared base. By this I mean the toy can’t simply be straight like a slimline vibe, it has to have a base that flares out so that the toy can’t slip out of your lube-slickened fingers and slide all the way in. Once something gets ‘lost’, you’re likely looking at surgery to get it out. Be smart. Only use toys that make sense. And in your ass as with all other parts, go phthalate-free.

This week I’m reviewing a gorgeous Black and Red suede flogger from Sextoy.com. Of all of the BDSM and fetish items I’ve purchased, made, and gotten for review lately, I have to say this is one of my favorites.

The picture used on the website is really really good, but it has to be. I’ve gotten used to even the good toys looking considerably less perfect when they arrive, and I have to admit after getting the paddle I reviewed last time I was a bit wary. With this one, I was impressed. The colors are gorgeous, the construction absolutely solid. This was obviously made to be used, and made by people who took some pride in their work.

It’s longer than most of the other floggers I have, but is made of a lightweight suede so it’s not an overwhelming toy. It’s easy to swing, and can slap or pack a mild thud depending on how it’s used. It’s very comfortable in the hand and the tails fall as they should, in a predictable arc. As it is a long flogger, please please be wary of wraparound. A trick a friend taught me is to place a folded towel around your bottom’s neck to protect the neck and face against mis-strikes. As I’m relatively new to all of this, it’s a trick I use often. It may look a bit odd, but it gives a little peace of mind.

Now, most of these reviews I tend to give cleaning tips. Suede is kind of its own animal, and I’m not really sure of ways to clean this on the fly so it won’t destroy the material…I’m open to suggestions. I know there are suede cleaners, but not sure how they’ll do on a material that will contact skin. Until we know how to clean ‘em, avoid having the suede touch blood or other potentially hazardous bodily fluids unless it’s going to be a one-person toy. Yes, maybe it’s a touch paranoid, but a little paranoia never hurt anyone.

So anyway, my final verdict: Awesome. Many kinds of awesome. I definitely recommend, and the price is actually seriously good for this flogger. If you’re in the market for a nice lightweight suede warmup toy, this is it.

Check out Sextoy.com for other kinds of nice kinky sex toys, too!

The wonderful people at Sextoy.com (great selection of sex toys there) gave me the opportunity to try out the Bark and Bite Spanker paddle, part of their extensive BDSM and Fetish collection.

The toy looked really promising; it has a faux-fur side, a ‘wood-finish’ side (as stated in the description), and seemed like a fun idea. For the first time in a review I have to say I was a bit underwhelmed.

The concept is excellent. The fur feels very nice against the skin and the wooden side does have a sting to it if wielded properly. The problem here comes in with the construction of the toy. In the package, it looked pretty darn good, but once you get it out you realize it’s essentially an oversized thin ping-pong paddle. It looks like it was spraypainted black and had a circle of black faux fur glued on the other side, and the fur wasn’t glued on very well to boot. When I opened it, the glue was already coming loose and use made the fur pad come off even more. I glued it back with some Mighty Mendit (I’m so sorry, Dangerous Lilly…Billy Mays got me) and it’s stayed put since.

My impression of this paddle is that it’s for the mostly-vanilla (not using the term in a perjorative way, mind you; just as a descriptor) set that wants a little spice in the bedroom without the price tag or scare factor of higher-end BDSM equipment. For people that are a little more serious with their play, it’s not going to impress. Hell, I know at least one or two subs that I could break this thing over their asses…;)

So my recommendation: if you’re looking for a light tease for a weekend escapade and don’t plan on serious use, this will do. If you’re a more hardcore player and want something that’s going to do a little more for you, something like this may do you better. Now, I haven’t tried that one, keep in mind, but it looks like it’s of better construction than the Bark and Bite.

Thanks again to Sextoy.com for the opportunity to try this out!

The lovely, lovely Wartenberg Wheel! I was given the opportunity to review this lovely little thing by Sextoy.com…they have a great selection of sex toys to choose from.

The wartenberg wheel (sometimes called a pinwheel) is technically a pervertible; it’s a neurological tool. I found this nifty little guy in the BDSM and Fetish section at Sextoy.com. It’s a metal handle with a little circle attached. It looks like a pizza cutter, or maybe a spur. There are tiny sharp points running all round the circle, so when you run the tool over skin it gives lovely little prickly sensations. If you have a light hand there are no worries of skin being broken. A heavy hand…well, sometimes that’s okay too.

CK tested the wheel on me, then I returned the favor. It’s handy being a switch…I get to experience both sides of the toys. So he started very lightly on my shoulderblades, the pinpoints gliding over my skin. As simple as this little thing is, I simply melted. My muscles relaxed, my eyes closed, and I damn near purred. CK traced patterns over my back and shoulders, sometimes light and tickling, sometimes harder and sharper. At this point, he used my new evil stick on several spots on my back, making me squirm (well, squirm and call him a motherfucker quite loudly. The damn thing hurts!); he resumed running the wheel over my back, making sure to include the welts left by the little stick. The sensation was sharper and stronger on the welts (go figure).

After a while, he had an idea. I worry when CK utters the words “I have an idea!!”. It generally means some part of me is gonna be in pain, usually my nipples, and this time was no exception. He had me take off my top, unhooked my bra, and grabbed the evil stick and the wartenberg wheel again. He teased and tugged at my nipples until they were sensitive and tight, then ran the wheel very very lightly over them…and let me tell you, that was pretty freaking awesome. I love sharp prickly sensations, sharp and stingy. While I was purring happily, CK used the evil stick on those same poor unsuspecting nipples. WOW that hurt, and a lot. I love that thing…the welts from the stick sensitized my nipples even more, made them warm and made me whimper.

My turn with the wheel was fun, too. I experimented with varying speeds, pressures and spots; it was easy to find sensitive spots with the lovely little thing. Ticklish spots, too. A little more pressure and I could get a little sound out of him; running it lightly over a nipple made his eyes close and his head drop back. A little more pressure and some speed across his back left a fun little dotted line, like perforations on paper.

Obviously if this toy draws blood it needs to be sterilized before use on another person. To be safe, I recommend sterilizing it between victims whether blood is drawn or not. I used a 10% bleach solution, spraying it on, letting it dry, then polishing off the spots that resulted. If anyone has a more efficient way of safely cleaning this particular toy, recommendations are always welcome.

This toy definitely gets good marks. Thanks, Sextoy.com!