It’s part of their birthday celebration. Okay, that’s not exactly how I celebrated my last birthday (or any of my birthdays, for that matter) but then again, I’m not an amazing women-oriented sex toy shop, am I? To learn more about Babeland’s sex toy give-a-way contest, click here. Continue Reading →
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The dildo song
Although technically if it’s going on one’s clitoris, it is usually a vibrator (not a dildo). That aside, check out this video (and thanks to reader M. for the alert):
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Vaginal Pump: Sex Toys for Women
Someone sent me a link to this vaginal pump (pictured above) listed on Amazon. While penis pumps and clitoral pumps are fairly commonplace, vaginal pumps are not. Penis pumps have sometimes been used to assist with erections and other times are just used for play. In 2000, a very specific brand of clitoral pump, the Eros Clitoral Therapy Device, was cleared by the FDA as a treatment for female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD). But a vaginal pump? Well, personally, any time I think of air being forcibly suctioned one way or the other in relation to the vagina, I have to wonder about safety. Continue Reading →
Antique vibrator photos!!!!
A friend just sent me pictures (from one of his friends) of antique vibrators that belonged to, I think, the other friend’s grandmother… they are fascinating and I will post them soon. In the mean time, view others’ antique vibrator photos here. Continue Reading →
It turns out that batteries aren’t just for sex toys
Last night the heat stopped working. Talk about cold! This morning when I sat down to do some work and wait for the repairman to come by, I noticed it had dropped to 57 degrees in the house. Brrrrrrrrrrr! Here is a snippet from our conversation:
Him: These batter-powered control panels are always a nuisance. You know, it might just be the batteries. Continue Reading →
Lubricants and toys… in a Walmart/CVS/Walgreens near you?
That’s right – lubricants and sex toys personal massagers are becoming increasingly mainstream. For several years they have been available through a variety of web sites such as Amazon and Drugstore and now through increasingly mainstream stores such as Walmart, CVS, Target and Walgreens. Not all of these types of shops carry the "personal massagers" but some do and it is likely that the US will eventually catch up with some other developed countries that already offer vibratring sex toys in large retail chains. Several years ago, a student of mine studied abroad in Japan and showed me digital photos he took in a Target-like shop that had regular old items not that far from Rabbit-like vibrators. Thanks to reader Michael for passing on the link to this must-read Newsweek article about the mainstreaming of lubricants, toys and other sexual health products. Continue Reading →
This will never happen with sex toys
Baby Plays is a new "toy rental" company (think Netflix, but for baby and toddler toys) just getting off the ground. Read more here. Continue Reading →
MSP Valentine’s Gift Idea #14: Weekender Set
If you have never tried the Kama Sutra line of products, you may seriously be missing out. They are very high quality and available at many local and online sex boutiques such as Early to Bed. As you know, the Kama Sutra is about the art of love and lovemaking – not just "sex" the way we Westerners sometimes think of it. As such, Kama Sutra brand products tend to feature things like feathers, massage oils, and super tasty body powders that you can lick off of your partner’s body. Check it out here. Continue Reading →
MSP Valentine’s Gift Idea #4: Come Together
Come Together: the name says it all. Not that simultaneous orgasms are needed, mind you – rather than it feels good to pleasure each other, or to pleasure each of your own selves in the company of your beloved. This kit from Babeland includes a massage oil spray (genius!), the Laya spot vibrator on which women can lay down for a no-hands pleasuring experience (though you can hold it with one’s hands too, if preferred), a c-ring for guys, toy cleanser (gotta keep toys clean), condoms, batteries (for the sake of vibration) and little packs of lube. With these toys – and a little mood-setting and open, comfortable conversation – I can imagine quite a bit of romance going down. Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Gift Idea #1: Tastefully Yours
And so the countdown begins – what to get your sweetie for Valentine’s Day? Of course, not all gifts have to be store bought. You can make your own gifts or simply spend a quiet evening together. Then again, some store-bought gifts can encourage non-store-bought time together. Enter toys. Continue Reading →