The Outspoken Clitic

 

A toy I received for review from the wonderful PinkCherry.com : the Seduction.  The Seduction is a velvety-smooth, elegant traditional vibrator.  It’s not the quietest thing in the world, but the shape is nice and it’s reasonably powerful.  The Seduction comes in a pretty and convenient aluminum tin with a foam inset.  The top of the tin has a clear plastic window so you can see the toy inside.  I’ve been storing it inside the box, but if you need super discretion, it might not be the best choice since it has “Waterproof” “3-Speed” and “Phthalate free” all over the box.  

I got the Seduction in pink, but it also comes in lavender.  The base that screws off for battery insertion (and houses the control button) is a darker shade than the rest of the vibrator.  The shaft bulges out at the top before tapering back to a (rounded) point.  The bulge feels very nice when thrusting.  

The vibrations are controlled by a button at the base. There are three settings: the first two are only barely distinguishable, and there’s a huge jump in power and volume when you click to the highest setting.  The highest setting is *really* loud.  The tip of the vibe is actually pretty good for pinpoint clit stimulation: the vibrations are fairly concentrated.  Since the vibrations themselves are housed in the bulge at the top of the shaft, I found that I enjoyed this toy the most when I used it for shallow penetration, right around the vaginal opening.  

So, all in all, not a bad toy for $35.  It probably won’t rock the seasoned toy collector’s world, but it’d be great for a newbie or anyone in the market for a quality traditional vibe.  The smooth finish on the plastic really is lovely.  Head over to pinkcherry.com and get your own.  

Welcome to the new digs!  This is still somewhat under construction, and kinks obviously have to be worked out, but I hope you like it!  An explanation of the new name can be found on the “About” page.

I’ll be trying to clean things up over the next couple of days.  Let me know what you think!

Good news!  I got my own domain and will soon be moving!  (I’ll be changing the name of the site, too, but I’m not telling you what it’s going to be yet.)  So look for spiffy new upgraded stuff and things!  And new reviews!

Geisha by Steal Your Soul Photography

Pleasurists is your round-up of the adult product reviews that came out in the last seven days from bloggers all around the sex blogosphere. Did you miss Pleasurists #11? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists #13? Submit it here before Sunday January 26th at 11:59pm PST. Note: there will be no Pleasurists next week, January 19th due to the editrix moving to Seattle. Please re-post this list on your own blog if listed.

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Editor’s Pick

• Fun Factory Laya Spot by Thursday’s Child

• I think I might finally understand all of the buzz surrounding the Laya Spot! I’m a fan of strong vibrators, and most of the battery powered vibrators just can’t compare to my go-to vibrator, the Hitachi Magic Wand. But this funny little vibrator is strong! Really strong. And quiet, too!

Madame Editrix

Scarlet Lotus Sexgeek

Vibrators

• Cry Baby by Beautiful Dreamer
• The Shimmy Shimmy Shake (Briana’s Silicone Squiggler) by Sleeping Dreamer
• Fun Factory Laya Spot by Beautiful Dreamer
• Slender Sensations Vibe by Rebecca Deos
• Sunflower G-Spot by The Countess
• Laya Spot by Adriana
• Infared Rechargeable Massager by The Hot Movies For Her Sex Toy Crew
• Je Joue SaSi by Beautiful Dreamer
• Aqua Paradise (Aqua Wand) by Sienna
• Fleur de Lis by Panthera Pardus
• Fun Factory Delight by Betty Rocket
• Selene Vibrating Clitoral Pump by Curvaceous Dee
• Cry Baby by Epiphora

Dildos

• Ella by Carnivalesq
• Phallix Cobalt Twister by Epiphora

Anal Toys

• Wanda Anal Probe by Shasta Gibson

Toys for Boys

• The Maven by Jack Stratton
• Four Seasons Studded And Ribbed Condoms by Shasta Gibson

Lube/Massage Oil/Bath Stuff

• Universal Lube by The Hot Movies For Her Sex Toy Crew
• Hot Heart Massage Set by Sexorcism
• Lubricant Toko Aroma Champagne/Strawberry by Alpine Subdreams
• Chocolate Body Paint by Alisa

BDSM/Fetish

• My Dirty Monday: The Love Connection by Sommer Marsden
• Japanese Ball Gag by Essin’ Em
• Kinklab Wartenberg Pinwheel by Red Sneaker Diaries
• Bunny Fur Mitt by Betty Rocket
• I love nipple clamps (Clover Clamps) by Bad Bad Girl

Adult Books/Games

• Hurts So Good by Sexorcism
• Photography for Perverts by Domina Doll

Adult Movies/Porn

• Girl Train (disc 1) by J.D. Bauchery
• Horat by The Porn Librarian
• Lex on Blondes Volume 4 by The Porn Librarian
• Upload by Sienna
• The Elegant Spanking by Domina Doll

Toy Storage

• Adult Toybox by Syntax

Miscellaneous

• Kama Sutra Intensifying Gel by Beautiful Dreamer
• Deep Throat Desensitizer by Azen Eunice Aguilar
• Luna Beads by Ansley Agnello
• Nexus G-Pod by Dangerous Lilly
• Jaguar Harness by Red Sneaker Diaries
• Simply Sexy Leather Harness by Sinclair Sexsmith

Whew.  I’m not entirely finished (I still have an exam and a few more papers), but the big crunch is over and now everything can proceed at a more reasonable pace.  That means I’ll be able to get back to reviewing and posting more regularly (oh, and also finding a job for next semester…).

I’m taking a quick break from my papers. Whew. I’ve decided that my post-finals resolution will be to give my blog a visual overhaul. I’d like to make it look snazzier, maybe get my own domain. Mostly I just have to give myself something to look forward to so I get all my work out of the way.

I’ve also decided I’d like to do some more serious posts about PTSD and getting through my hangups about sex. Part of the point of me doing this is to help me get over stuff, and how better to get over things than by talking about them?

Anyway, just some thoughts. Back to papers.

Update: After deciding I’d be up pretty much all night writing, instead of working I took a 20 minute break, grabbed my Sharpies, and made myself this motivational sign (because I make poor life choices).  Eight hundred million points to whoever gets the reference.

Random fact about me: I’m obsessed with Sharpies.  Don’t ask why, because I have no idea.  But I love them.

So, I’m in the middle of finals. I only have one exam, on the 20th, so that’s no big deal. However, on the 12th, I have like, 8 pieces of written work due (three 5-7 pagers, 2 20-pagers, 2 10-pagers, and 1 of indeterminate length). Add to this the fact that I’ve been sick and horribly unproductive (because I’m asleep like, 14 hours a day and the rest of the time I can’t focus), and you get one cranky Toygirl. I should be panicking at this point, but I’m not, which is frustrating in and of itself because the panic makes you get more stuff done. Arrrgh.

Anyway, sorry to bitch. The next couple of days are not going to be fun, and my papers are not going to turn out well. Sigh.

Update:  Oh yeah, and a lot of what I’m working on has to do with Binding Theory.  Sadly, this is not as much fun as it sounds.

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Pleasurists is your round-up of the adult product reviews that came out in the last seven days from bloggers all around the sex blogosphere. Did you miss Pleasurists #10? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists #12? Submit it here before Sunday January 11th at 11:59pm PST. Please re-post this list on your own blog if listed.

Want to be part of the Best Sex Toy Reviewers List of 2008?

• Nominate your favorite Sex Toy Reviewers! Deadline: January 25th at 11:59pm PST.

Want to win some free swag? All you’ve got to do is enter.

• Win a Hot New Sex Toy! Deadline: February 1st.

On to the reviews…

Editor’s Pick

Madame Editrix

Scarlet Lotus Sexgeek

Vibrators

• Baby It’s Cold Outside (Power Breeze Clit Bullet) by Sleeping Dreamer
• Laya Spot by Erin Leone
• Ophoria Bliss No. 12 by Holden
• Mini Meany by The Hot Movies For Her Sex Toy Crew
• Clitoral Pump by California Exotics by Jezebelle
• We-Vibe by Lucy Vonne
• Sweet Chocolate by Eliot Bodem
• Ophoria Bliss No. 12 by Scarlet Lotus Sexgeek
• Lucid Dream Vibrating Butt Plug by Brigid Night
• Ophoria Bliss No. 12 by Urban Gypsy
• Discretion Bullet by Dangerous Lilly
• Catalina Loves Gigi by Catalina Loves
• Panty Tickler by Phaedra Fallen

Dildos

• Pure Wand by Ansley Agnello

Anal Toys

• Fun Factory Bootie by Sexorcism
• Peridise! by Panthera Pardus
• Tantus Lil’ Flirt by Beautiful Dreamer
• NJoy Pure Plug by Alisia

Toys for Boys

• One for the Men - The Fleshlight by hedonisticbitch

Sex Kits

• Shunga Carnal Pleasures Collection by Beautiful Dreamer

Lube/Massage Oil/Bath Stuff

• Jimmyjane Afterglow Candle by Beautiful Dreamer
• Afterglow Candle by Essin’ Em
• Kama Sutra Oil of Love by Betty Rocket
• Babeland Entice Lube by Radical Vixen

BDSM/Fetish

• Celebrating New Year’s With New Toys (The Super Strap Super Sheet) by Luna Orignaux
• Zeus Electrogasm by Gwen
• Under the Bed Restraints by Nadia West
• Crocodile Clamps by Nadia West
• Kinklab Vampire Gloves by Essin’ Em
• Red Acrylic Cane by Scarlet Lotus Sexgeek
• Ball Gag by Alisia
• Kinklab Piercing Forceps by Alpine Subdreams
• Basic Leather Flogger by Shasta Gibson
• Leather Paddle by Sinclair Sexsmith

Adult Books/Games

• Five Minute Erotica by Adriana
• J is for Jealousy by The Porn Librarian
• The Pleasure’s All Mine by Sinclair Sexsmith

Adult Movies/Porn

• Tristan Taormino’s Expert Guide to the G-Spot by J.D. Bauchery
• Girls with Desire by The Porn Librarian
• Return of Johnny Wadd by The Porn Librarian
• CrashPadSeries.Com by Domina Doll on Viviane’s Sex Carnival
• The Black Glove by Domina Doll

Toy Storage

• FYN Big Foot by Ansley Agnello
• FYN Big Foot Case by Beautiful Dreamer
• Big Foot Case FYN Review by Thursday’s Child
• XL Adult Toybox by Dangerous Lilly
• What’s in My Bag? (Big Foot FYN Case) by Bad Bad Girl
• Just In Case by Phaedra Fallen

Miscellaneous

• LELO Luna Beads by Sienna
• Top Five Tuesday: Our Favorites of 2008! by J.D. Bauchery & The Porn Librarian
• La Luna (Beads, that is) by Panthera Pardus
• Nipple Erector Set by Alpine Subdreams
• Luna Beads by Domina Doll on Viviane’s Sex Carnival
• Dominatrix Bag from FYN by Domina Doll

My review for the Waterproof Turbo Sliders Purple Probe is up on Edenfantasys: check it out!

So, I’m taking a leave of medical absence from grad school next semester. Because of this, I have to find a job. I have never had a job before. I don’t want a real-world job. I’m happy in academia, that’s why I’m getting a PhD. I’m working on getting a job as a teaching assistant, but everything is up in the air and I’m very anxious. I wish I didn’t have to do this, but I’m not going to enjoy what I do or be good at it if I’m still fuzzy from my antidepressants.

I’m actually having a panic attack about it. I’m going to take a sedative. Ugh.

Update: my abusive ex just e-mailed me and scared me, so now I’m really glad I brought that Ativan home with me.
Update 2: One annoying thing about being at home is that when you retreat to your room crying, everyone wants to check on you (none of my family has any idea about anything that’s happened to me and I’m trying to keep it that way).  Sigh.