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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. 
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.
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!
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| The Orion |
The Orion is a hand crafted, double ended, Stainless Steel tool designed for solo use as a G-Spot toy. Its versatility, however, is immediately apparent in its dual-sided shape which lends itself well to other uses by both women and men.
What We Really Liked
• Stainless Steel Material
• Multipurpose Features
• No Batteries, Lasts Forever
Physical Description
Crafted of solid Stainless Steel, the total length of The Orion is 9.5" and it weighs 12 ounces. A 45° degree curvature at one end leads to a single bulb shape with a 1" diameter (the tool's widest point). The other end has a series of 7 bulbs in tight succession, their size ranges from 0.5" to 0.94". The density of this tool, along with its highly polished finish, make it a pleasure to handle.
Care and Cleaning
The high polish on this tool makes it susceptible to scratching, care should be taken to avoid contact with hard materials which include jewelry (like rings) and bathroom faucets. Scratches in steel toys can produce micro-abrasions in delicate tissue, which could then introduce bacteria to the bloodstream. It's a low risk and is easily avoided with proper care.
If you do not have concerns about disease transmission, simple soap and water cleanup is sufficient. Stainless Steel also lends itself well to all manner of sanitizing including alcohol, dishwashers, and boiling. Just be mindful of physical insult to the toy (i.e. bumping against the side of a boiling pot) which could scratch the finish.
Our Experience
We both really like Stainless Steel toys in large part due to the material's thermal density. Warm it up or cool it down, toys of steel hold their temperature very well which is good for temperature play. A polished finish makes steel very slick with just a little lube, it is durable, cleans easily, and never disappoints.
The Orion's longer, more bumpy side makes an exceptional anal toy which Dick used on Jane while performing oral sex. Like anal beads but far better, a slow insertion and removal provides exquisite anal sensation, this lead to a very intense orgasm for Jane. Dick is anxiously awaiting his turn for the same oral/anal treatment, he admits to having a bit of lust for this toy.
The shorter side with the single bulb (the largest diameter) has a very clear purpose to provide focused pressure on the G-Spot and it does this very well for both solo use and partner play. The toy's angle makes it easy, though if you get lube on the "handle" side the job get a bit tougher. If you're goal is to squirt (or learn to) The Orion is an excellent choice!
We would be remiss if we failed to also mention the P-Spot (prostate) application of this tool as well. Just like use on the G-Spot, The Orion's angle is great for both solo and partner use. It is solid, unyielding, and provides pressure of fantastic quality which is easily manipulated with a hand. Do it for your health and/or do it because it feels incredible, but with this tool in your ass a great blended orgasm is almost assured.
Other Items of Note
Each Orion is hand crafted on a Lathe by Boris (of Boris & Doris) and shipped in a Muslin (cotton) storage bag. We really appreciate the personal feel of their small business venture and it contributes to our affection for their products. Doris is also a seamstress and makes deluxe storage bags which can be purchased separately.
Should your Stainless Steel toy become damaged (like scratched) Boris with repair it for you once at no cost. This is an excellent offer of support and reflects the very personal nature of their business. For this, and other reasons, we recommend The Orion (and their other Stainless Steel Sex Toys) very highly.
The Tantus B-Bomb is a medium sized anal plug good for use by anyone from novice to expert in anal play. Made of soft silicone, it is semi-rigid and forgiving to your body but still firm enough to make insertion very easy. Its shape is both considerate to your anus and filling for your rectum.
• Made of body safe soft silicone
• Comfortable insertion, filling shape
• Easy to clean
Physical Description
The B-Bomb is made of soft silicone with tapered tip, insertable length is 3¼", widest diameter is 1¼", neck diameter is ⅞". Unit includes a waterproof, watch battery powered, vibrator that inserts into the base of the plug. Vibrating bullet has single speed on/off capability.
Function
B-Bomb is a plug which is inserted anally and can be retained with muscular control. The base has a gentle slope which is comfortable for your butt cheeks, permitting you to sit with the unit inserted without undue discomfort. Battery powered, water proof bullet slides into base (with a little lube) and delivers vibration throughout the silicone plug.
Care and Cleaning
Silicone material necessitates non-silicone lube (water based is recommended) and cleanup is easy with warm soap and water though it is also dishwasher safe, boilable, and bleachable. Store out of direct contact with other silicone toys.
My Experience
Insertion is as easy and comfortable as you could expect from a medium sized plug. It is very nice for brief or extended wear while sitting, though I found it difficult to keep in while standing or walking. During sex I was unable to retain this plug without assistance from a hand; partly due to the relatively similar diameter of neck and body, partly due to sloped sides of the flared base.
 Vibration from the waterproof bullet is high intensity buzz and is either on or off. The silicone material transfers the physical vibration well while at the same time dampening the intensity. Sitting on the plug with the vibe in place will activate the power button. I find the extra stimulation from the bullet pleasant but have used it sparingly. There is no obvious prostatic pleasure for me from this plug, its benefit is derived from simple anal and rectal displacement... which can be very enjoyable. This is a well made silicone butt plug capable of delivering great pleasure. Don't expect the B-Bomb by Tantus to stay in on its own without focused anal retention or external physical help. It is an ideal size for those that appreciate a filling feeling, and is the best shape for insertion and removal I have experienced to date.
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