sex toy review

SaSi Vibrator

by Domina Doll on 01/27/2024

in sex toys, sextoys

SASI.BLACK 500 1 SaSi Vibrator

The SaSi vibrator invented by British company Je Joue has been touted as the best thing since sliced bread.  Well, maybe not sliced bread, but it was named the best sex toy of 2009 by Cosmo magazine and 1 of the top 10 toys of 2008 by Fleshbot.  And, while it can’t slice your bread, it is supposed to be the closest thing to cunninglingus next to a real life tongue.  (Yes, even better than the most excessively promoted sex toy this year, the Sqweel [my review]).

So, what’s the hype all about?

To be honest, I have been one of the many sex toy reviewers who have been craving to get their pussy next to a SaSi.  Who wouldn’t want to try a “sexual intelligence” sex toy that claims to mimic oral sex and learns what you like, just like a lover?  But are these claims true?

Yes.  The SaSi does feel as close as a sex toy can get to a good clitty lickin’. Under a soft silicone stretchy surface, a little pleasure nub sticks out to rub and titillate your clit.  Depending on your mode, this nub strokes, circles and flickers, much like a real tongue, while you control the speed and vibration.

Pre-Programmed Mode

The nub has five settings in the pre-programmed mode, which are the most favored among the test users.  You can cycle through the modes by pressing the next button, or go back.  It is a good way to first get introduced to the various motions of the nub, before trying the Custom Mode out.

Custom Mode

In Custom Mode the SaSi tries various movements which you can pass on by pressing the next button, or tell SaSi you like it, by clicking “Don’t Stop”.  Gradually, SaSi remembers your likes and dislikes and eventually changes the Pre-Programmed Mode to your favorites.

SASI.BLACK 500 4 SaSi Vibrator

Getting to Know Your SaSi

Like a lover, the SaSi requires a bit of time to get to know her.  She becomes a better lover over time, once she gets to know what you like, and once you get used to her functions.  She’s much more sophisticated than any wham-bam-thank-you-ma’m vibrator and therefore requires more romance before you get down and bed her.  Give the SaSi time to show you her moves so you can make the most out of what she has to offer.

Design

The SaSi is curved to fit neatly between the labia and hug the clitoris.  It takes a while to position the SaSi perfectly, so the nub moves around and touches the clit in just the right way.  Lube is a must and while it takes a bit of trial and error, you’ll know when you got it in just the right place.  In Custom Mode I recommend going slowly through the modes and trying each one as you move the SaSi around to find the best feel.  If it’s not working for you, move on.  When you do find one you like, hit the “Don’t Stop” but then continue on as SaSi just might surprise you with other tricks up her sleeve.  You will find that the SaSi will perform better the second time you use her than the first, as there is a bit of a learning curve with using her.

Controls

I found the buttons a bit difficult to use at first.  This is because I have long fingernails, and it makes it hard to push the buttons, especially the next button when in use.  After a bit, I was better able to control the buttons with practice using the pads of my fingers.

Power

The SaSi needs to be charged before using.  She comes with several plug adapters for use in the North America, UK, Europe, and Australia.  Just plug her in and her indicator will be red when uncharged which turns to green when fully charged.

The SaSi also vibrates in addition to the nubby motions it makes.  On high, this vibration is pretty good (not mind blowing, but satisfactory and comparable with Lelo’s).  Combined with the nub movements, it is enough to get you over the edge to orgasm.

The SaSi is more of a slow seduction that will allow you to gradually build to orgasm, rather than a Va-voom, rock-your-world kind of sex toy.  People who rely on the Hitachi would hate it.  However, if you are into a slow, seductive evening of self-pleasure, then the SaSi is your gal.

SaSi is available at PinkCherry.com.  Shopping in Canada?  Try PinkCherry.ca!

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Ooh La La Rabbit by NookiiToy

by Domina Doll on 12/16/2024

in sex toys, sextoys

ooh la la rabbit Ooh La La Rabbit by NookiiToy

NookiiToy is a company owned by two women who first came out with a game called Nookii whose purpose was to inspire “intimacy, discovery and curiosity with a great big dash of playfulness”.  The game was fairly successful, so they took that philosophy and created a whole line playful sex toy kits that combined an individual toy in the distinctive NookiiToy packaging with complementary products and role-playing cards to spice it up a bit.  Some of the kits they have developed include “In the Mood for Love”, the “Weekend Fun Collection” and the “Slap & Tickle” kits.  Today I am reviewing the Ooh La La Rabbit.

I never did get into all the hype around Rabbit Vibrators myself and was never a fan of “Sex in the City”.  The Rabbit Habit (the one made famous by the show) was one of the first sex toys I ever owned.  And, while I enjoyed the Rabbit ears that stimulated the clitoris, I could never get the whole thing to work in unison as it was supposed to.  Since then I’ve owned a few other Rabbits with similar results.  So I’ve pretty well steered clear of Rabbits since then.

But, then I saw the Ooh La La Rabbit by NookiiToy while browsing the TabuToys.com website.  I wanted to try something from Nookii, and felt I was ready to try a Rabbit again.  I loved the packaging, the philosophy behind the toy, that fact that it was designed by women and even the name itself.  And, I since I am someone who never says never, I took the Nookii Ooh La La Rabbit plunge.

The Ooh La La Rabbit comes packaged in this cool oblong tube-shaped cardboard box with a pretty minimalist Art Nouveaux-style line drawing.   It has a little ribbon on top which allows you to pull the top cover off and see the toy kit inside.  The Ooh La La Rabbit comes with a pearl colored Rabbit, a pink blindfold that is satin on one side and fuzzy on the other, a “do not disturb” sign, about 20 “suggestive experience cards and tips” for using your kit, as well as a little circular pamphlet for usage and features.  The tips are pretty cute and give you ideas for ways to touch yourself with the toys and various role-playing scenarios you can try with your partner.  I love the blindfold; it is so cozy and would be the perfect kind to sleep in to get your “beauty” rest.

The Ooh La La Rabbit is made of medical grade silicone so is body safe, with an insertable shaft of 5″ and a thick 1.625″ girth.  It is quite a bit thicker than most Rabbits you will find.  Both the penetrating shaft and the rabbit tickler are covered in sensation bumps for added stimulation, and one of the cards even suggests using the tickler to insert and flutter against the G-spot.  This was kind-of interesting and innovative so I tried it.  But, I’ll get to that in a moment.  The weirdest thing about this toy is that it takes a 9v battery.  I’ve never seen a sex toy take this kind of battery and they may be hard to find in some places.  In fact, while I was reading through all the card teasers and working myself up into a bit of a frenzy to try the toy, I went to insert the batteries thinking they’d be just a bunch of AAs, and realized I didn’t have the correct kind on hand.  That was a big downer and Nookii should include batteries with their toys, especially if they are a unique type that most people do have hanging around, just to avoid disappointment for the user.

So, I did get a 9v and popped that inside the Rabbit.  The 9v seemed powerful enough, yet not more powerful than 6 AAs.  The Ooh La La Rabbit has six vibration modes from straight vibration to various undulations, each controlled by different mode buttons.  There is no unique control for the shaft and ticklers alone, so each setting vibrates both simultaneously.  Also, there is only one speed, which is interchangeable with the modes, but unfortunately you can’t turn the vibe up to max.

I lubed the Rabbit up and first tried one of the suggestions, slipping the vibrating ears inside and positioning them toward my G-spot.  This was quite a feat.  The body of the toy is very close to the ears, so it was very hard to get the toy in that position, and if it had felt good, I wouldn’t have been able to keep it there long because it was so awkward.  But, basically the quivering ears stopped quivering once inside and I felt nothing.  So, I tried the quivering ears on my clit.  I had a barely-there experience that did nothing to stimulate me at all.  Next I tried the shaft itself, which as I said it quite thick.  But, it wasn’t the thickness that bothered me, it was the sensation bumps, that when rubbed repeatedly over my G-spot felt like mild carpet burn.  I can see how they might work to stimulate someone who doesn’t have a sensitive G-spot, but on mine it was very irritating.  Still I tried to get into it for a while, while trying to position the ears on my clit without any success.  So, I turned the ears around and let them stimulate my anus, which was the best way this toy worked for me personally.  After a while, realizing I was not getting turned on by any of the sensations I gave up.  This is one of the only toys I have ever tried that didn’t at some point give me an orgasm.

So, unfortunately, my quest for finding a Rabbit that would work for me was another fail.  This is a shame because I still love the blindfold, the cards, the packaging and the whole Nookii philosophy.  All I can say is that Rabbits, even if they are Ooh La La, are not made for me.  Still if, you love Rabbits and are looking for something with extra girth, you just may find the Ooh La La Rabbit perfect for you.  If you are not a Rabbit lover, NookiiToy still makes some very cool kits like the Weekend Fun Collection, Toys for Boys Kit and the Nookii Game, all of which you can get from Tabutoys.com.

Ooh La La Rabbit | TabuToys.com

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The Cone

by Domina Doll on 07/29/2024

in sex toys, sextoys

thecone The Cone

I love to try out new and innovative products and especially those that really break the mold.  Well, the Cone, is certainly such a device.  And, I say device because calling it a sex toy (even though that is its purpose) seems strange.  Needless to say, I have been coveting the Cone since it appeared on the European market.

Unfortunately, unique designs like these (such as the We-Vibe [my review]) take a lot of trial and error, and are usually more of a novel idea than a product that is purely practical.  Now, I don’t want to dissuade you from wanting to try the Cone as it does have many distinctive qualities and thrills that many people will find exciting, orgasmic and practical.

The Cone is a spherical pyramid shape and is about the size and weight of honeydew melon.  It has a huge motor inside that powers 16 speeds / functions with multiple vibration areas that move around it, but center at the peak.  Some of the vibrations feel deep at the core, while others climax at the apex.  There are gentle undulations, rolling “thunder” vibrations, escalating Va-va-vroooms and even a bass drum roll setting that feels like someone is playing percussion on your womb.  Setting 16 is called the Orgasm Button and it osculates between various other settings at maximum power.  The speeds /setting are controlled easily with an on | off button (also the Orgasm Button) and a button to cycle through the settings.

So far so good.

But, how the hell do you use this device as a “sex toy”?  There are several ways you “could” use it and several ways I tried it.  It comes with a little pamphlet with illustrations to give you some idea, but no actual directions, so you are left up to your own creativity.

thecone2 The Cone

Positions for the Cone

  • Sit on it on a couch.  Sitting directly on the tip is uncomfortable and can be painful.  But wrapping your labia and thighs around it so it fits snug with the clitoris works well.  The most comfortable position for me.
  • Squat on it.  Unless you want a work-out, this is an exhausting position that will leave your thighs quivering before long.
  • Lay belly down with the Cone between your thighs.  No bad, but I find I can’t breathe on my stomach well, so couldn’t get into it.
  • Stick it to the wall with the suction bottom and press yourself backside against it.  Comfortable if you like standing while you masturbate.  I don’t.
  • Stick to the wall lower and go at it doggie style.  Hard to maneuver this way to get it to reach where you want it to be.
  • Lay back and put the point between your thighs.  Comfortable, but doesn’t stimulate well enough as it can’t reach my spots.
  • Curl up on your side and rest it between the thighs.  Also comfortable, but somewhat fetal.  I like to “open up” when I masturbate.
  • On your back, hand-held like a normal vibe.  Hard on the wrists as it is so heavy and difficult to keep in position.

The Cone can and will stimulate the vulva, clitoris and anus as well as the G-spot indirectly.  Clitorally, it doesn’t pinpoint the sensations enough to stimulate that area well.  Vaginally, it doesn’t penetrate deep enough to stimulate there.  It is good for warming up the vulva and anus area before or during sex with a partner.

The Cone has a lot of power, so should get you off.  However, I found the power was too spread out, rather than precise, to really get me worked up.  After a certain point, I knew it wasn’t going anywhere no matter what setting I tried, Orgasm Button and all.

One thing I do think this would be good for is persons with physical limitations or disabilities, as it is hands-free.  I remember reading about a disabled teenager whose caregiver bought him a vibrator so he could masturbate.  Being hands-free the Cone would most likely do this well, especially since you can sit (almost) on it.  Also, it is designed for men as well as women, so mild anal stimulation (or scrotum) works too.  I think it is also more useful as a stimulation toy for partner sex.

The Cone is an interesting if not orgasmic device and if you like to try new strange things, then check it out at VibeReview.  I’m sure there are many more ways to try to use this thing and what feels orgasmic (or not) to me will be different for you.

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FemBlossom Review

by Domina Doll on 07/22/2024

in sex toys, sextoys

femblossom FemBlossom Review

As one might expect from the name, the FemBlossom by Emotional Bliss is a very unique sex toy by a very innovative, woman-owned company.  I had the opportunity to try the Womolia a few months back and I really enjoyed that product [my review] so I was excited about reviewing the FemBlossom because the new one heats up.

First of all, the FemBlossom has a unique petal shape that is ergonomically curved to fit against the labia and clitoris simultaneously.  The handle is comfortable to hold and the petal shape does snug nicely against the vulva.  My only problem with this is that it seems to be upside-down.  The tip of the massager (where the vibrations are strongest) hits my anus, rather than my clit if I am self-stimulating.  Trying to use it in reverse is very difficult, because then you lack the use of the handle.  You can use it separately for the vulva, and then use just the tip on the clitoris, but then the rest of the petal head is wasted on the mound.  So design-wise, I feel that this could be improved upon by having a handle with a swivel head on the massager, or somehow having the head reversed so the pointed end hits the clitoris better.

This vibrator is rechargeable (no batteries) and takes about 12 hours to charge.  It then lasts between 90-240 minutes depending on the speed of vibration.  It comes with an adapter for North America, as the toy is made in the UK.  I found the vibration very strong for a rechargeable toy; nearly as strong as a plug-in massager and I have to say I am very impressed with the power it has.  It features three buttons: (|) one to turn the toy off and on, then (+) and (–) escalate through the vibrations and function modes (9 settings).  It also features an LED light to let you know when it is charged or charging.

I was a bit skeptical about the heat feature, but it definitely delivers.  After a few minutes of use the massager head begins to slowly warm up and gets very warm (like a heating pad) but never too hot.  This is the best feature of this toy by far.  It feels amazingly sensual against the vulva and adds a whole new sensation to masturbation.  It also feels great on the shoulders, and the FemBlossom is curved to fit that area just right as well.  Emotional Bliss says that they are the only company on the market to develop “heat technology” for intimate massagers, and from the others that I’ve tested that claimed the same (Aphrodite [my review]) this is true, for nothing could compare to the real heat you get from these vibrators.

Aside for the design issues mentioned above, I do like this massager very much and will use it often when I want a sensual vulva massage with my masturbation session.

You can check out the FemBlossom and other innovative vibrator designs at Emotional Bliss.

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Zen and the Art of Fire Cupping

by Domina Doll on 07/08/2024

in bdsm, fetish, massage, sex toys, sextoys

1zen1 Zen and the Art of Fire Cupping

The art of fire cupping began in many ancient cultures as a traditional therapy to treat various ailments by creating a vacuum next to the skin.  “The earliest use of cupping that is recorded is from the famous Taoist alchemist and herbalist, Ge Hong (281-341 A.D.).  The method was described in his book A Handbook of Prescriptions for Emergencies, in which the cups were actually animal horns, used for draining pustules.  As a result of using horns, cupping has been known as jiaofa, or the horn technique.”-Cupping by Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D.  In China, it was used as a type of acupressure to relieve respiratory diseases such as the common cold, pneumonia, and bronchitis. Cupping is also said to be good for treatment of back, neck and shoulder pain.

It does, however, have another purpose.  It is used in bdsm as a type fire / sensation play, and can be used for other sexual purposes as well by applying the heated cups to the genitals or breasts.  It also falls under the heading of Medical Fetish.  Unless overheated or left on too long, fire cupping is usually not painful.  The sensation the cups make when applied is like a soft vacuum sucking the skin, much like someone giving you a hickey that builds in intensity the longer the cups are left on.  In traditional fire cupping for treatment, the cups are left on for about one minute, but during bdsm, they can be left on much longer, until the sensation becomes too intense (max 30 minutes).  Often, the cups will leave circular red bruises or hickey marks when removed which slowly fade away.

I have wanted to experiment with cupping sets for a long time and have always been fascinated by them.  This 3 Piece Fire Cupping Set (3 pieces: small, medium and large) is compliments of Extreme Restraints who indulged my desire to learn and play.

Word of Caution:  Fire Cupping can be extremely dangerous because you are playing with fire (obviously).  I burned myself several times trying different methods, until I figured the safest way to do it.  The alcohol method is the most dangerous, but also the most effective.

Rubbing Alcohol Method

As mentioned, this method is the most dangerous, but does create an effective vacuum if you don’t burn yourself first or splash flaming alcohol on yourself or your play partner.  Not fun, and really scary.  So be very careful and play safe!

What You Will Need

  • Glass Fire Cupping Set
  • Bottle of Rubbing Alcohol
  • Cotton Balls
  • Forceps
  • Barbecue Lighter
  • Silicone Lubricant
  • A Pail of Water for Safety

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Massage lubricant into the area of the skin you will be cupping to get a better seal against your partner’s flesh.  This will also make the cups easier to remove and move around on the surface of the skin.

Hold a cotton ball with the forceps and soak it with alcohol.  Try not to soak it too much as you don’t want excess or dripping.  Next, use a barbecue lighter to light the cotton ball and hold it inside the cup to warm the inside air (not the cup itself) and then quickly place on the skin, open face down.  You will immediately see the skin pulling inside the cup.  The more the cup cools, the more the skin will be sucked up inside and the more intense the sensation.  Be careful not to get the alcohol on the cup itself, especially the top rim or the outside as this may cause the whole cup to catch on fire and burn you or your partner.

Candle Method

What You Will Need

  • Everything Above except for the Rubbing Alcohol and Cotton Balls
  • A Tall Candle

With this method you just light the candle and hold it under the open cups until the air inside heats up (10 seconds).  I didn’t find that this method created as much suction, but it was much less dangerous.  It also tended to blacken the tops of the cups, or heat the glass too much, rather than just the air.

Leave cups on the skin for the desired amount of time (until sensation becomes too intense), but no more than 30 minutes.  Once on, you can leave the cups in place or slowly move them around the skin if you have put on sufficient lubricant.  Silicone lubricant works best for this purpose because it stays very slippery.  Remove cups by pressing the skin near the rim to allow air to enter the cup and break the seal.  Gently remove.

I did this to my mother actually, as she volunteered to be my guinea pig.  She has fibromyalgia and often experiences muscle pain.  She loved the warmth and the sensation of the cupping on her back.  We left the cups on for about 15 minutes and she had slightly red circles on her back which didn’t hurt.  She also said it made her back muscles feel much better afterwards.  I also tried one on my breast over the nipple and really enjoyed the suction that was created, very erotic.  There seems to be many possibilities of how you could use these cups for various types of sensation and arousal, as much as your perverted mind can think up.

Thank you to Extreme Restraints for allowing me to review their 3 Piece Cupping Set.  It was definitely a learning experience and something I will enjoy doing again and again.  Practice makes perfect!

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