- Follow That Story: Lara Jade Won Her Lawsuit | violet blue ® :: open source sex – Way back in May 2007, young female photographer (and aspiring fashion photog) Lara Jade Coton put a plea for help up on Flickr. One of her photos (that she had shared on DeviantART) was being used as an American porn boxcover — reprehensibly, it was not only used without permission but it was also a self-portrait she’d taken on a family vacation when she was only 14.
- Sexual ‘thesis’ deserves zero out of 10 | Zoe Margolis – Perhaps her lack of self-awareness and her inability to provide a social critique are what has led to so much criticism, and the fact that she named people publicly is an obvious violation of others’ privacy, which clearly highlights her naivety. What worries me, though, is the widespread “slut-shaming” the author is now receiving from the media: her sex life is being routinely condemned. Were a man to have written this, he’d be getting slaps on the back (or have a movie made based on his life) for being a “stud”. Women who talk about sex instead attract newspaper headlines chastising them for their actions and have moral judgments cast on their behaviour which men do not have to endure.
- Yale Fraternity’s Chant Reveals Depth of Our Culture’s Misogyny | Will Neville | RHRealityCheck.org – The problem isn’t that a group of young men at yelled something stupid, over and over agian. The problem is that I’m no longer sure we’re shocked by people who turn rape and sexual assault into some kind of a joke. It’s embarassing for those involved, sure. But the sentiment they expressed is shockingly — and terrifyingly — mainstream.
- Jeff Koons’s “Made in Heaven” Series: A Critical Compendium | ARTINFO.com – Works from Jeff Koons’s “Made in Heaven” series — paintings and sculptures that depict the artist with his then-lover, Italian porn star Cicciolina, in a variety of romantic situations — have returned to New York, where many were first displayed in 1991 at the Sonnabend Gallery in SoHo. (Some pieces — of the slightly less hardcore variety — were shown at the 1990 Venice Biennale.) New York critics, with perhaps only one exception, have lambasted the current “Made in Heaven” show at the Upper East Side townhouse of Luxembourg & Dayan, following in a rich lineage of writers that have panned work. Over the past two decades, the series has earned near-universal scorn from most art critics and inspired some of the all-time-great takedowns in recent criticism.
- My Mother And Her Vibrator | Pamela Madsen | Psychology Today – It lived in her closet for years. – until my mother turned 81. Every-time I brought it up. – mom would tell me that she was frightened of hurting herself. I would talk to her about this. “Come on mom – how are you going to hurt yourself?”.. She could never explain to me her fears, and in the end the vibrator remained unused…And then one afternoon my mother called me. I knew something was up at “Hello”. She had this cat who had caught the canary kind of voice….”Well, I used it!” She gushed.
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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 Stopâ€. Gradually, SaSi remembers your likes and dislikes and eventually changes the Pre-Programmed Mode to your favorites.
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!
Okay… Have you ever awoken with the sleepy morning hornies, and you’re standing there brushing your teeth with your vibrating toothbrush and think, “This would make a great sex toy!â€Â Well, obviously, someone did. Because that is exactly what the My Celebrator® personal vibrator looks and works like, except, instead of a bunch of bristles on the end it features a little bitty tongue-like clitoral stimulator that flicks you to orgasm.
Warning. This thing is uber powerful. If you are the type of person who doesn’t like intense stimulation, then the Celebrator is not for you. I had to work up to the intensity, working it around my clitoris first, before putting this vibe directly upon it. If you want a powerful C-gasm in less than a minute, then you will love the Celebrator. This vibe is absolutely Clitterific! Next to the Hitachi [my review] and the Fairy Wand [my review], this is the most powerful vibrator I have ever tried. In fact, it is more intense than the Hitachi, because of the tiny little flickering tip that pin-points the vibrations right to you clit at 4600/9600 Oscillations per minute.
If you find vibrators too weak, this would be an ideal vibe for you and is sure to make you orgasm uncontrollably. It is also waterproof, so if you were inclined to use it as a toothbrush… Seriously, get this vibe and blow your mind. Don’t forget the lube with this baby as it is intense. Also, if you happen to wear out your tip, you can purchase new tips, rather than the whole vibe itself. Pretty clever.
The My Celebrator Vibrator is available at NippleCharms.com. It is one of the most effective clitoral vibes I have ever used and has got my Clitterific Seal of Approval!
In the world of G-spot sex toys, there are ones that stand above the others. The Delight G-spot Vibrator, by German manufacturer Fun Factory, is one of the ones that really shines. Like all Fun Factory toys (including my favorite G-spot dildo the Curve), the Delight is a top quality product, made of body-safe materials and features a very innovative design.
Good G-spot sex toys feature the G-spot “curl†on the penetrating end to ensure that the toy will hit your G-spot effectively. Remember, that the G-spot is only 1â€-2†inside of the vagina, so the shaft doesn’t need to be long, but does have to have a curl or bulb on the end. As you can see by the image, the Delight is designed in an S-shape with the curl (bulb) at one end and a looped handle at the other. This ergonomically designed handle makes the Delight very easy to control and pump the G-spot once inserted with just your finger or thumb.  The penetrating head of this vibe is coated with soft silicone (so only use water-based lubes with it) and the handle is made from plastic.
Just this basic design alone, would make this toy a fantastic G-spot tool. But, it also vibrates, adding to the intensity of your pleasure and stimulation. While some women don’t care for vibration on their G-spot (and I use to be one of these) I have come to learn after much experimentation that my G-spot does respond to specific types of vibration. The vibrations are especially good when I am warming up my entire vulva and just starting insertion and are controlled by (+) and (-) buttons, so very basic and easy to use. The shape of the Delight allows for pressure against my G-spot and clitoris simultaneously, when I am working the toy in and out, building my pleasure in both areas to give me a dual clitoral and G-spot orgasm with lots of gushing! The vibrations are very strong, so this toy works great for clitoral stimulation as well as G-spot, and both feel delicious.
The very best thing about the Delight (aside from giving me amazing orgasms!) is that it is a rechargeable vibrator. I have found that, on top of being environmentally friendly, that rechargeable vibes are often much more powerful than battery operated ones, much like plug-in massagers. This is definitely the case with the Delight, which has multiple speeds as well as various pulsation settings that rotate through the various oscillations. What is really cool is you just place your Delight into its hard plastic storage case which then plug-ins and it recharges in a few hours. The charge lasts for quite a while as well, when not in use, as I charged mine a few days before I reviewed it (used it) and it was still strong.
The Delight G-spot Vibrator is delightful and gave me one of the most pleasurable G-spot and dual orgasms I have ever experienced, so now is my #1 favorite G-spot toy, which I intend to abuse again and again!
After using my Delight the first time (because I’m an orgasm maniac) I tried a new G-spot enhancement gel with it the second time: the Discover G-spot Gel by Intimate Organics. This is my first time using Intimate Organics products and I was very impressed.
All of my favorite lubes are body-friendly, natural organic products such as Yes! and Good Clean Love. Intimate Organics is my new favorite. This G-spot gel worked fabulously to begin to stimulate my G-spot and seemed to give me an even more intense orgasm. It contains all natural ingredients including a blend of peppermint oil, Fo-Ti, Schizandra Chinesis and L-Arginine, which together draws blood naturally to the g-spot, increasing sensitivity and enlarging the area, making it easier to find. About five minutes after I applied it I felt a mild cooling sensation and increased arousal. From there, my body took over with ultimate pleasure, so excuse me if I can’t quite remember all the details, except, Wow! intense and amazing squirting orgasm. The Discover G-spot Gel also does not contain harmful parabens, menthol (different from peppermint oil), animal products or glycerine. People who have problems with genitals herpes will want to avoid it however because of the L-Arginine (which really works to increase sensitivity, but can aggravate the herpes virus).
As an added bonus, the Discover G-spot Gel comes with a little pamphlet, for those who are still in G-spot discovery mode, which is very helpful if you have yet to locate your own. I highly recommend the Discover G-spot Gel by Intimate Organics. In fact, it is the best G-spot stimulating gel I have ever tried and will definitely use it from now for the ultimate in G-spot pleasure.
Get your own Delight and Discover G-spot Gel at PinkCherry.com.
Shopping in Canada? Try PinkCherry.ca!
For the past three weeks I’ve been on the search for the perfect rocket and have been reviewing Pocket Rocket-style vibrators. No series of reviews on pocket pockets would be complete without including the Iconic Pocket by Jimmyjane which I have had the pleasure to test out.
First a bit of history about the Pocket Rockets and how the Iconic Pocket came to be.
“Pocket Vibrators were first produced in Japan over 25 years ago. Their compact all-in-one design made them the most portable vibrators available at the time… While Pocket Vibrators were designed to be compact, they were also engineered to be powerful. The four hemispheres on the tip of the vibrator help intensify sensation by varying the contact pressure as they are moved across the body.â€â€”From the Iconic Pocket package by Jimmyjane
Jimmyjane realized that the Pocket Rocket had become a sex toy icon, and like “the rabbit†and “vibrating ring†were “ubiquitous mainstays of popular cultureâ€. So they teamed up with Japanese company Vibratex, creators of the original Pocket Rocket and Rabbit Habit, to offer the curated Usual Suspects Iconic Vibrator Collection. The Iconic Pocket is a part of that line.
So, is the Iconic Rocket just a knock-off of the original, or something more? Well, it looks much like the original, but as with everything Jimmyjane does, they have improved upon that design and made it better than ever.
The Iconic Pocket is pure white and looks like it belongs in a minimalist art gallery sitting all by itself on a pristine white pillar. Like their other sexy innovations, the Iconic meets their “stringent material quality and safety standards, and is backed by our one-year limited warranty – the first of its kind for these types of vibrators.â€Â It is waterproof, uses one AA battery and neatly packaged in a environmentally sustainable little cardboard box that is also perfect for storage.
Unlike the original Pocket Rocket, this vibe kicks ass. Although it is not as quiet as Jimmyjane’s Form 6 [my review] it is an uber powerful little vibe. I don’t know how they did it, but the Iconic Pocket has more power than any of the other 1 speed rockets I have tested that take 1 AA battery. It actually has the same power as the 3 speed Pocket Rocket Plus and Pocket Booster [my review] on their highest settings, each of which takes 2 AA batteries or more. All this power in a minimalist compact package makes the Iconic Pocket one of the best pocket rocket-style vibrators on the market. Am I surprised? Not really. Knowing the quality and attention to detail that goes into Jimmyjane’s designs, it was easy to guess that they would settle for nothing less than perfection.
But will it get you off? Â You bet-cha! Â Unless you have a clit of steel, this rocket will shoot you to the stars.
You can purchase the Iconic Pocket along with all the other Usual Suspects at WWW.JIMMYJANE.COM.
