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The Mystic Wand Massager is a good cordless wand with rumbly vibration and a comfortable size/weight. Silicone where it matters, decent battery life, and variable intensity with multiple vibration patterns. Easy to use solo or during sex.
What We Really Liked
• Wireless with good battery life
• Lightweight and of comfortable size
• Powerful but not overpowering
• Simple to use
Physical Description
Silicone covered head of 1¾" diameter with black plastic body. Powered by 4 AA batteries in water resistant casing which makes cleaning easy, just don't submerge it. Two buttons (on/off and mode control) and a pair of LED indicator lights make usage simple and easy, even for slippery hands and lusty brains. Additional pictures, including some indicating scale, can be found on the product's property page on Eden Fantasys.
How To Use It
Power it on with one click and feel it rumble. Cycle through vibration intensity and patterns with the other button, one LED indicates power status, the other intensity. It's not a silent vibe, though not too loud either. If noise is a concern for you then a little music would be enough cover.
Use a non-silicone lube (we recommend water based Liquid Silk) for best results, those ribs on the head make a fine texture for rubbing one out. The clit is an obvious target but the vibes feel good on other areas too, to include the frenulum on his dick. Play around together, that's why they call it a toy. The size of this massager is convenient for use even during sex and is great for one of Dick's favorites... in doggy position, she reaches underneath and holds it against his perineum (taint). Wowza. And no cord to wrangle!
Our Experience
We used this vibe for mutual masturbation play as well as during intercourse and it was great for both. It's size and ease of use keep it from being a distraction during sex and it works well in many positions. Jane finds the vibrations to be of sufficient presence to bring orgasm easily, but not so intense that it rattles her bones or leaves her skin irritated like some more powerful massagers can.
Dick likes it too. Though for purposes of full disclosure, we should mention Dick likes just about anything that touches his dick in a sexual context. Add to it Jane's playful experimentation and he was sold on the Mystic Wand right away. It hasn't been done yet, but he swears he could come from just the vibes of this thing held in the right spot. Dick also likes it because it helps Jane enjoy herself more during sex, which makes his job easier. ;o)
Care And Cleaning
Soap and water cleanup should do it. The case is water resistant, don't submerge the massager, but don't get nervous getting it real wet either. We are told the silicone head cover comes off if you want to run it through the dishwasher or boil it but that would take a little extra muscle to remove and we didn't do it.
The massager comes with a storage bag and we recommend using it, especially if you are storing the unit in a location with other silicone toys. Direct contact between silicone toys can damage them. To prolong battery life, we recommend storing the massager without the batteries in it, this is a rule of thumb for all toys which use alkaline batteries.
Other Items Of Note
Toys with rechargeable batteries are great and we feel good about not throwing batteries away. BUT... when you pull one out that has not been used for awhile and its battery is dead you're looking at hours of charging before you can play. Sometimes (ok, always) that's not very convenient. We like this massager because it takes 4 AA batteries. If the batteries are dead you can be back to ecstasy in minutes, not hours. The flexibility is appealing, if not entirely environmentally responsible.
Where To Buy
You can pick up a Mystic Wand Massager with confidence from Eden Fantasys.
Thank you to Eden Fantasys for providing this product at no cost in exchange for an honest review!
The Afterglow Massage Candle by Jimmyjane is a scented, oil candle which produces a pourable, warm oil for massage. Its fragrant and romantic nature make it ideal for intimate exchanges of sensual massage.
What We Really Liked
• Ideal oil for massage
• Self warming to perfect temperature
• Wonderful fragrance
Physical Description
100% emollient made with natural ingredients to include; jojoba, shea butter, vitamin E, and Aloe. Porcelain container is a 2.6" cube, has a pour spout, holds 4.5 fl oz., and burns up to 32 hours.
How To use It
Light the candle and let it burn until surface of oil liquefies all the way to container edges, about 20 minutes to get a shallow pool of liquid on top. Blow the flame out, use built-in spout to pour the warm oil directly onto skin for massage or use as skin moisturizer. Candle can be re-lit immediately after pouring to preserve a steady supply of oil. Burns up to 32 hours.
Our Experience
We LOVE this product! The oil, once ready, is the perfect temperature and texture for a sensual massage. It's not greasy but stays slippery for a very long time and almost completely absorbs into the skin, leaving you feeling soft and smelling great. Plus, while you're waiting for the oil to melt, you have a lovely mood enhancer both from the fragrance and the candlelight.
Dick wasn't sure how far a little melted oil would go, but after 20 minutes of burning, there was more than enough to generously cover Jane's back, butt, and thighs. We have used a handful of different oil varieties over the years but this was clearly the best. Once Jane had hers, the tables turned and Dick got some special love himself. Thank Jane!
Unlike hot wax dripping from a candle, the warm oil decanted from this candle is of soothing warmth and is not at all uncomfortable to the skin. By relighting the flame after dispensing the oil, you have a self warming oil reservoir which beats the heck out of floating an oil bottle in a warm water bath or running to the microwave to re-heat. We are now less than content with any other massage oil.
Care And Cleaning
The candle should be stored in a temperature controlled environment, i.e. not in the car or in your attic over the summer. Oil left on the skin after use can simply be washed off with soap and water, though it is a great moisturizer and can be left on as well. You should probably avoid introducing this oil to the vagina though, not sure about that but better safe than sorry.
Where To Buy
You can pick up one of these candles in a variety of scents, reasonably priced for what you get, at Eden Fantasys.
Thank you to Eden Fantasys for providing this product at no cost in exchange for an honest review!
Total Plunge is a solid and very shiny aluminum cock ring designed to fit around the shaft and balls. Its impressive presence restricts blood flow out of the penis making for firmer, longer lasting erections. Simple to use and easy to love.
What I Really Liked
It looks awesome, it works well, and is built to last a lifetime. There's not much to argue with here; no batteries, no moving parts, no questionable materials, just artful simplicity and, as Leonardo said, "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication".
Physical Description
The diameter of this ring is dictated by the size ordered; 1¾" - 2⅛". The band is ¼" thick, nearly an inch wide, and decorated with 8 dimples. Made of aluminum, this ring is quite light in weight... a departure from Gear Essentials' original line of hefty stainless steel rings. It comes packaged in a re-usable aluminum tin padded with foam which is great for storage.
How To Use It
While flaccid... slip your balls through the ring first then tuck your dick through, slide the ring up securely against your pelvic bone, and then do whatever it takes to get yourself hard. Easy.
The ring will restrict blood flow in the veins leading out of your dick while the deeper arteries continue to bring fresh blood in. Don't worry, the blood can still escape it just needs a little more pressure behind it, hence the harder erection. When your arousal wains so will your hard on.
Sizing is important. You need a ring snug enough to hug... but not so snug that you need help from your local fire department to remove it. No worries, the Gear Essentials website has a helpful sizing guide with simple instructions to ensure the right fit. I measured myself and calculated I needed a size larger than any available... I ordered anyway and found my ring to be plenty big. In fact, the recommended calculation might be a tad conservative. The Total Plunge is my third ring and I asked for a smaller size this time... I actually like its fit better. Do the recommended measurement and don't worry about the ring being too small.
My Experience
Most sex products marketed to men are masturbatory, fitting a need to satisfy self. I really like my metal cock rings because they help me have better sex with my partner, which beats masturbation hands down (pun intended).
This ring, Total Plunge, is unlike my others because of its light weight. Stainless Steel rings are heavy, which I really like, but when worn casually (not for sex) gravity tends to reposition steel rings disadvantageously. Aluminum solves this problem, it stays put and I hardly know its there. It also has a lesser thermal density meaning that it doesn't feel as cold when I first put it on.
During sex this shiny beauty does its job without getting in the way. It looks cool too... Jane told me it looked like my dick was wearing a collar. LOL! Perhaps betraying her desire to be master of my cock. I stayed good and hard, even a tad purple-ish, and removed the ring afterward without any difficulty. My new Total Plunge cock ring is a winner!
Care and Cleaning
Aluminum is a soft metal and will scratch (like even on your zipper) so treat it with care or the bright shine of this ring will show the wear. Simple clean up with soap and water is all that is needed, dry it with a towel, and store it in its special tin. If you are concerned about germs, boiling the ring to sterilize will not harm it.
Thank you to Gear Essentials for providing this product to me at no cost in exchange for an honest review!
The Lelo TOR II is a high-end, vibrating cock ring. Waterproof, rechargeable, silicone, and with 6 speeds, it is a shared pleasure for playful couples. Lelo is a brand we love and they did not disappoint with the revamped TOR II.
What We Really Liked
• Strong vibration for its size
• Designed to enhance sex
• Quality manufacture
• Waterproof, rechargeable
Physical Description
The TOR II is a seamless, body-safe silicone ring with an embedded, multi-speed vibrator. The waterproof construction contains two raised buttons for on/off and vibration control as well as a port for recharging with an included transformer. The silicone is soft to the touch, strong enough to endure some stretching, and suitably elastic to provide a gentle squeeze.
It's Li-Ion battery charges up fully in about 2 hours, will operate up to 1.5 hours, and drives a vibrator 100% more powerful than in any similar product.
How To Use It
This cock ring is sized to encircle the base of the penile shaft (not around the balls too). Stretch it open a bit and slide your dick through, a little lube is recommended. The vibrating side of the ring can be positioned above or below the shaft, whichever is ideal to target your partner's clitoris in your position of choice.
Our Experience
The Green Lantern... that's the image that kept going through my head. A green ring of great power, capable of bringing imagination into reality by enabling its wearer to create solid constructs. Just how will I wield this awesome power and will it be for good or evil? LOL
Jane's and my experience was not suitable for the pages of a comic book, but the ring WAS powerful and it certainly helped create something solid in the real world. It makes my erection harder, turns my dick into a vibrator, and during full penetration unleashes its power directly into Jane's clitoris.
One of Jane's old favorite positions is Cowgirl and this is how we best enjoy the TOR II. With her on top, she has the control to best grind her clit against the vibrating body of the ring. At higher vibration settings, the vibrations can be felt (by both of us) down the full length of my shaft. It's a great feeling.
We really like the TOR II. It's simple to put on, simple to operate, and is a toy designed specifically to enhance the sex we have together. So many products in the industry are intended for solo use, it is a pleasure to find one which gives us both pleasure while we're enjoying each other. We have other vibes intended for use during sex (like the We-Vibe) but we greatly prefer the TOR II.
Care and Cleaning
As with all silicone toys, do not use silicone based lube or it will permanently damage the TOR II. The ring is waterproof so clean up is quite easy with soap and water. For added peace of mind you could use antibacterial soap but I would not suggest the dishwasher or boiling water as sanitation or sterilization techniques.
Every Lelo toy ships with a Satin storage bag for discreet storage and/or to keep the material safe from contact damage. The rechargeable Li-Ion battery can be stored fully charged for up to 90 days.
Where to Buy
You can pick up a TOR II at Eden Fantasys or, even better, in our store Sex Toys for Sexy Couples. BONUS: If you share this review on Facebook, Twitter, your blog, or anywhere else online, we'll send you a 15% off coupon for our store. Just contact us and tell us where you shared it. Thanks!
Thank you to Lelo for providing this product to us at no cost in exchange for an honest review!
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