If you haven’t heard of LELO, it’s time to come out from below the rock you’ve been living under. Arguably one of the most lusted after brands of the sex toy world, LELO is the epitome of sexy. You can count on LELO products being rechargeable, quiet, innovative, and beautiful. All LELO toys arrive in gorgeous packaging, complete with a user manual, silk storage bag, charger, and one-year warranty. 

The LELO Liv is part of the Femme line, which features quite a few sleek vibrators in eye-catching colors. Liv boasts velvety silicone on its curved shaft, making it completely body safe. All silicone rules do apply, such as no silicone lube. (If you wish to sterilize the Liv your only option is wiping with a 10% bleach solution.) Below the silicone is a simple stainless steel band, and then the white plastic base. The base features the standard LELO control pad which lights up to signal charging status or setting changes. If you plan on traveling with your Liv, the ingenious folks over at LELO have incorporated a locking system into their vibrators. To lock, simply hold down the center of the round control pad for 5 seconds (same to unlock) and you won’t have to worry about your suitcase or purse beginning to vibrate at inopportune times.

Like other LELO vibrators, Liv features various vibration patterns and strengths. You can cycle through vibration patterns using the up and down arrows located on the top and bottom of the control pad. The + and – signs, located on the left and right sides of the control pad, control strength of the vibrations, as well as turn Liv on and off. The great thing about the LELO Liv, as well as various other LELO vibrators, is that you have the ability to independently control the strength of each and every vibration pattern.

While charging, the light around the control pad on the Liv will slowly blink. Once fully charged, the light will emit a steady white glow. To indicate that the battery is running low, the light turns red, as opposed to the normal white. Neat, right? Charging generally takes around 2 hours, and will provide you with 2 hours of continuous use. The charge will hold for about a month if the Liv hasn’t been used.

So how does the Liv hold up against the flawless reputation of its brand? The answer is simple… the Liv fits right in with the greatness that is LELO. Don’t let its whisper-quiet motor fool you, the Liv packs a punch for such a petite and unassuming little thing. (It’s safe to say that it doesn’t come close to the strength of a Hitachi, but then again, not much does.) While the curve of the shaft does provide for some light g-spotting, the Liv is no Gigi or Ella. However, the Liv is better suited for thrusting than the Gigi, so if that’s your thing, you’ve now met your match. The Liv is great for both vaginal and clitoral stimulation, so play around and find out what works best for  you. Honestly, you just really can’t go wrong with LELO.

A huge thank you to LELO for my gorgeous lime green Liv!

I have been interested in Liberator far longer than I have been reviewing sex toys. I remember seeing the Liberator Shapes in boutique lingerie shops after I turned 18 and discussing them with my boyfriend soon after. We had always planned on gettting Liberator as soon as we moved in together, and spent countless time going over the website, thinking of how our dream Liberator-filled bedroom would look.

The folks over at Liberator were kind enough to send me my first piece of memory foam heaven, no doubt to start off my very own collection. I arrived home to find a huge box waiting in front of my door. It was over 6 feet tall, so there was no guessing what was waiting to be unpacked. After struggling to get the box (which was much taller than me, mind you) inside the door, I didn’t hesitate to rip open the box greedily. I wrestled out the huge Liberator Freestyle in the very gorgeous Pebble Glacier fabric. My first thought was “Damn. This thing is HUGE!”

The Freestyle, part of the Liberator Furniture collection, is even larger than it appears in pictures. It won’t fit under a bed or in a closet easily. If you’re looking for something that can easily be put away, I would suggest looking at the Liberator Shapes collection, which are sure to suit your needs better. The Freestyle is available in two types of fabric: simulated leather and “premium fabrics” meaning Pebble, which is what I have. If you have any Liberator Shapes in the signature microfiber, you need to know that the Freestyle is not available in microfiber and there’s a chance your Shapes might not work the same way with the Freestyle that they do with each other. (Edit: the Black Label Freestyle is in microfiber, and while there is not a conversion kit available yet, there may be in the future.) While the Pebble fabric does offer some slip resistance when used with microfiber pieces, it isn’t as “sticky” as two microfiber products being used together. The simulated leather, however, bears no surface properties that allow it to interact with the microfiber meaning your Shapes won’t stay put. Like all other Liberator products, the Freestyle is covered with a vinyl lining (separate from the fabric cover), meaning liquid will not seep into the precious memory foam. The outer cover can be washed, while the vinyl lining should be wiped with a damp cloth to clean.

When I first felt the Pebble fabric, I was pleasantly surprised. It’s insanely soft, and much different than the standard microfiber of other Liberator products. To be quite honest, it’s almost too soft. The Freestyle has been designed with a 28° angle (for the best sexercise fun, as the Liberator team says) and when paired with the soft fabric, you tend to slide down the length of the slope. This is great if you have small children who want to use your Freestyle as playground equipment, but not so great when you’re trying to be sexy. While you won’t immediately slide right off of the Freestyle, with a moderate amount of movement you will slowly begin to inch closer and closer to the tip of the pointed end, until you finally find yourself sitting or laying on the ground, wondering how you got there. The other thing I was slightly disappointed with was the width of the Freestyle. At 2 feet wide there’s enough room for a person of average size to lay, but once you throw in two more legs things start getting a little tricky. I would personally prefer a little more wiggle room, and might be worried about curvier guys and gals fitting comfortably and having spare room.

That all being said, the Liberator Freestyle is quite fun. My partner and I have used it while giving each other massages (okay, okay, it was just me getting the massages), and during missionary sex, foreplay, spanking, doggie style, and various other sex activities. While in missionary, sliding on the fabric became a bit of an issue. However, this thing is fabulous for doggie style, cunnilingus, spanking, and whatever else you do while bent over. During one of my first forays into full-fledged spanking, the Freestyle provided something for me to relax into without my ass being able to slowly lower away from my partner. The rounded peak is a great height for sitting on or bending over, giving your partner full access to you. The Freestyle can be turned into a workout tool by day, designed to make floor exercises either twice or half as difficult as they normally are, depending on the orientation. There are plenty of pictures of using the Freestyle to exercise on the Liberator website, so if you need any ideas that’s where to find them!

My cats seem to believe that the Freestyle is theirs, trapezing up and down at all times of the night and treating the peak as their cushy new bed. They have expensive taste, what can I say? (Don’t worry, it was covered by my Liberator Throe, which was about to be washed anyhow.) All in all, while the Freestyle didn’t blow me away, it did add to my fun in the bedroom. Personally, I would prefer the options of ordering one a bit wider, with a less slick material, and possibly with a smaller slope. If you’re into yoga or pilates, the Freestyle could potentially be the coolest thing you could have in your bedroom.

A big thank you to the folks over at Liberator!

It’s no secret that NobEssence toys are the epitome of beautiful. With gorgeous wood in seductive shapes, what’s not to love? After reading Epiphora’s review of the NobEssence Romp and hearing her praise it day after day, I lusted for my very own. When it arrived in the mail, I tweeted and chatted about how beautiful it was. It truly was love at first sight.

I wasted no time taking the Romp out of its gorgeous box and turning the artsy butt plug in my hands, examining every inch of the Cocobolo wood I had previously oo’ed and aww’ed over in pictures. It was better than I had imagined, a true work of art. I hurried to wash the Romp and cover it with silicone lube, prepping it for my ass . I laid down, easing the tip into my butt. With a bit of a stretch the Romp was sucked into me, right where it belonged. My ass fussed a little over the unfamiliar width and rigidness, but turned into a very happy butt within a few minutes.

The Romp has been designed flawlessly for the body. The curves provide a subtle sensation, yet are hard to miss at the same time. While Epiphora has said she prefers the handle pointing towards her back, I find it most pleasurable with the handle facing frontwards. I have found that if I face the handle towards my back, I can feel the tip of the Romp poking me. (Funny enough, Epiphora has said the same thing about wearing hers with the handle facing forward!) With the handle facing my navel, the Romp feels like it’s part of my body, moving along with me as if it was always meant to be there. There really is no wrong way to use the Romp, and it’s bound to fit differing personal anatomies and preferences.

NobEssence products are hand-carved and sealed in a 16 step finishing process. They use a bio-compatible coating, called Lubrosity, which renders their wooden toys non-porous, completely waterproof, and sterilizable. (To sterilize, wipe the surface with a 10% bleach solution. Do not put NobEssence toys in your dishwasher or a pot of boiling water!) Each and every NobEssence piece is unique, with interesting wood grain patterns and knots. Rest assured that NobEssence is truly worth every penny, as each toy will last a life-time (with proper care, of course) and is  made to make you happy.

I honestly cannot praise the Romp enough. With its genius shape and gorgeous wood, this is honestly my favorite butt toy ever. It’s in my top three favorite sex toys of all time, right up there with the Pure Wand and Eroscillator. Yes, it’s that good. As Epiphora said, “so far in life, the Romp is the best thing that’s been in my ass” and I agree, 100%. Do yourself a huge favor, and get one as soon as humanly possible. It’s worth it. You won’t be disappointed, I promise.

A huge thanks to NobEssence!

I have a game for you! Are you ready?

It’s time for Name That Sex Toy, and to make things a little more fun I have decided to reward one lucky reader with a prize! To enter all you have to do is name the sex toy in each photo, and e-mail me your list at ms.kissthis(at)gmail.com by 11:59 pm (PST) on June 26th. Whoever gets the most answers correct will win a product of their choice (up to $20) courtesy of yours truly. In the event of a tie, I will choose a winner using the List Randomizer on random.org.

Note: To maintain my identity, as well as yours, the winner must have (or be willing to create) a wishlist on EdenFantasys.com. I will contact the winner on June 27th, and then the winner must send me a link to their EF wishlist and the name of the desired product. Must be 18 (or 21 in some states) and over to enter. Limited to US residents only. (Sorry my international friends!)

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Feel free to spread the word, and please keep an eye out for my first sponsored contest coming up in July!

It’s dildos-in-the-dishwasher day at my house, and you know what that means… more dildo pictures!

 Mmm, dildos on the counter. (Yes, I do lay sex toys on my counters and take pictures. I’m totally sane, I assure you.)

 Yay! Clean dildos!

Have I said “dildo” enough for you in this post? No? DILDO DILDO DILDO. You’re welcome.
(P.S.  I have a fun game planned soon. AND a contest. Are you exctied??)

When I first learned I would be getting the Intimacy Massager by California Exotics from Vibrator.com, I was really excited. If you know me, you know I’m head-over-heels in love with my Eroscillator 2. I thought the Intimacy Massager could possibly be a cheaper alternative and that I might be able recommend it to those not wanting to shell out big bucks for a vibrator. Unfortunately for me and those on a budget, I won’t be recommending this product anytime soon.

I had hope for the Intimacy Massager, I really did. I even tried to look past the oh-so-typical California Exotics packaging, which boasts a busty blonde and some dude with a goatee. (What does that even have to do with anything? Let’s try to be a little more relevant next time Cal Exotics.) Speaking of relevancy, can we talk about the name for a minute? “Intimacy Massager”  …really? This thing isn’t intimate, stop trying to fool us. But I digress… I slightly winced at the packaging’s claim of “4 silicone heads” since they’re made out of TPR, not silicone. The box says “Hi-Speed Oscillating Massager” and “More Power”, and I sure hoped it was telling the truth. Sadly, it was just another lie Cal Exotics wanted me to believe.

Ok, let’s back up and make some formal introductions. Intimacy Massager, meet readers. Readers, meet Intimacy Massager. The I.M. differentiates itself from other clitoral stimulators with its oscillation, which is a back-and-forth movement that is more similar to the movement of fingers than regular vibrations are. (Part of the reason I love the Eroscillator 2 so much is because of its oscillation, and the fact that it doesn’t make me numb.) There are four attachments, “heads” if you will, made out of bright pink TPR that easily snap onto the main body. They each have a different texture, with obvious seams that run up one side and down the other. The main body of the vibrator is metallic silver, and features a shape which I assume is supposed to make it easy to hold. The shape utterly fails in that aspect, and instead makes holding the I.M. while masturbating somewhat awkward and uncomfortable. It takes 3 AAA batteries, which load right into the bottom. I have a bone to pick with the battery compartment: I hate it. Instead of being a twist off or any other normal battery compartment design, you just pull the bottom cap right off. Seems pretty easy, that is until you have to get the damn thing back on. There is a little groove-and-nub thing which you have to line up, and it’s all way too frustrating for something that should be so simple.

The oscillations are controlled by a pink push-button on the bottom (right on the finicky battery cap). The Intimacy Massager only has two settings, compared to the Eroscillator 2’s three. I honestly don’t notice much of a difference in power between the two settings, other than the higher-pitched whine of the high setting. Instead of the head moving side-to-side, much like the Eroscillator 2 does, the head on the I.M. twists back and forth, which made me a little disappointed. While the Eroscillator 2 is rather quiet, the Intimacy Massager makes far too much noise for something that is so dinky. At first it would appear as if the I.M. was decently powerful… and then you touch the head to something and it STOPS. I can have it on full power, touch my finger to it, and put a small amount of pressure and the head starts slowing down and then will completely stop moving.

In my opinion, having a vibrator stop doing what it’s supposed to under a minimal amount of pressure is unforgiveable. Pressure is necessary for me to come, so getting off with this toy was a challenge. After half an hour of struggling with it, and using hardly any pressure at all so it would keep “oscillating”, I finally managed to have a single (unfulfilling) orgasm, but by that time I was so frustrated that I didn’t care. If you don’t need pressure, there’s a slight chance the Intimacy Massager could work for you. For me, it was just disappointment after disappointment.

If you want to see the Intimacy Massager suck under pressure, please watch the video below. (For reference I have shown the Eroscillator 2 and its performance. Please note that the Eroscillator 2’s movements are very subtle when compared to the I.M., so while it doesn’t look like it’s doing much it actually is.)

As much as I had wanted to tell you all to run out and get the California Exotics Intimacy Massager, I just won’t. Vibrator.com has tons of other (better) sex toys, and I’m sure you could find exactly what you’re looking for. I whole-heartedly recommend the Xtreme Pack G-Spot Bullet (Cal Exotic’s saving grace), which is nearly the same price of the Intimacy Massager and about a thousand times better.

I love glass and I’ve been lucky enough to able to try some unique variations on standard glass dildos, such as the Don Wands Vibrating Cobalt Nubby and now this: the Don Wands Blue Ripple with LED. What makes this so unique, you ask? The Blue Ripple with LED is like a mini-rave and glass dildo all in one. There is an LED light housed in the base of the dildo, which sends a combination of red and blue flashes throughout the shaft. (The color combination paired with the flashing reminded me of police cars here in California, and I almost felt like my cunt was being pulled over. Seriously.) The lights are reflected off of the very tip of the dildo, making for a fun addition to a typical Don Wands glass dildo. (Please note: in the photo below the LED light looks completely different than it is in real life.) 

The Blue Ripple with LED features a hollow base which it can stand upright on (the shape somehow reminds me of a Jell-O mold), a slightly curved shaft, and a semi-realistic shaped head. The LED light is controlled by a small spin-dial housed inside of the base. The shaft features raised blue details that run the length of the shaft, providing subtle texture when used. The large head gives the dildo a nice weight, and also is ideal for g-spotting. Since the base is roughly the same diameter as the head, I personally would not recommend using the Blue Ripple anally.

While the LED is a fun novelty, part of me feels as if it takes away from the toy in some ways. One of the great things about glass is the ability to sterilize it, and because there is no way to take the light out you are limited to how you can go about sterilizing this dildo. With the Blue Ripple with LED, you can’t boil it or throw it in the dishwasher, so the only option you have is wiping it down with a 10% bleach solution. While you can still dip the dildo into warm or cool water for temperature play (make sure not to submerge the base or get any water in the battery compartment), you can’t take it in the bath or shower unless you feel like ruining the LED light. I actually have had a few problems with the spin-dial, and I have the feeling it might be a design flaw. The LED light is very finicky and half the time will not come on, no matter what I try. If you screw the cap to the spin-dial too tight, the light won’t turn on. If you don’t screw the cap tight enough, the light won’t turn on. It can get frustrating trying to get the light on, and almost isn’t worth it in the first place if you’re just jacking off. The LED takes 3 tiny watch batteries (stop groaning) and you have to be careful about how the batteries are put in, since they can cause even more problems with the light.

Aside from the finicky LED, the Blue Ripple is another nice glass piece from Don Wands. What I love about the company is the fact that they think about the consumer, and it shows. Instead of getting a glass dildo with little or no protection, Don Wands sends along a plush storage bag. They also always include lube, which is a nice bonus. If you are looking for a fun novelty that is more than a crappy piece of plastic, the Blue Ripple with LED might just be what you’re looking for. If you are looking for your first glass dildo, I wouldn’t recommend this simply because the LED causes so many limitations that you won’t get to fully experience all that glass has to offer. Otherwise, I’ll let you decide for yourself! You can get your own Don Wands Blue Ripple for $39.99 at PinkCherry.com.

Thank you PinkCherry!

After a long hiatus, I’m proud to announce HNT is finally back.

To check out everyone else’s HNT’s please visit Os over at Views From the Back Row!

…in case you didn’t already know. I just got the VixSkin Orbit in the mail, so I decided to have a little fun on my lunch break. (And everybody wonders why I have those magnets….)

Let me start out by saying that I have become one of Tantus Inc.’s biggest fans. What is not to love about a company that makes body-safe products, is mindful of the environment, and has an amazingly strong woman as its president? Not to mention that all Tantus toys are hand-made right here in the US! (To find out more about Tantus Inc. you can visit their website here.) When PinkCherry.com gave me the chance to review a Tantus product, I jumped at the opportunity.

I was lucky enough to receive the Tantus Acute, and let me tell you… it is AMAZING. This has become my one of my favorite dildos, hands down. I mean, what’s not to love? The Acute is hand-made out of 100% ultra-premium platinum silicone, making it phthalate-free and completely body safe. If you have not yet experienced Tantus’ silicone, please do yourself a favor and try it as soon as you can.

The Acute is available in three colors, two of which are available through PinkCherry.com (Purple Haze, a swirled lilac-esque color, and Midnight Purple, a rich deep purple). It is moderate in size, with an insertable length of 5” and a diameter of 1¼”. The Acute features a flared base, making it harness compatible and safe for anal play. Since it is constructed of silicone, you can sterilize the Acute by boiling, wiping with a 10% bleach solution, or running through the dishwasher (top rack, no soap).

At first I scoffed at claims of how great the Acute was. It really didn’t look that amazing compared to some of the fancier silicone dildos available. As a sex toy reviewer, I figured it was my duty to put these claims to the test. The result: love at first orgasm. Having tried plenty of g-spot dildos, I didn’t have high hopes for it in that area… I was wrong. The Acute zeroed in on my g-spot and went straight to work. Even when I’m only craving clitoral stimulation I will reach for the Acute, just to have something to clench onto. The Acute would also work well for prostate stimulation, although I haven’t tested it out for obvious reasons (like my lack of a prostate).

I really can’t stop proclaiming my love for the Acute. Although some size queens may be left wanting more, I have found it to be the perfect size for me. Since its arrival, I have been tweeting praises of its pure awesomeness and telling everybody who would listen to get one. That leads me to you, dear reader. If you would like to purchase the Tantus Acute, please head on over to PinkCherry.com and take your choice of the Purple Haze for $29.99 or the Midnight Purple for $37.99. Thank you so much PinkCherry.com!