There are multiple variations of vibrators and toys designed for individuals who have a vagina. But relatively less toys specifically designed for individuals who have a penis. Every once in awhile I like to review something specifically made for the penis, and luckily I have a great participant to help me. The Tenga 3D is one of the newer masturbation sleeves on the market and an improvement from the Tenga Eggs that I’ve reviewed before.

The Tenga 3D is part work of art, part masturbation sleeve. I received the Spiral version, which reminds of something rather Escher-esque with it’s rotating stair-like plates that create an interesting spiraling pattern. To use the 3D you reverse it, placing those little stairs inside the sleeve and revealing a smooth outer surface. Then reversing it again to clean and dry.

The Tenga 3D is made of TPE/Elastomer material which means comfortable consistency but slightly porous and cannot be disinfected. So sharing the Tenga 3D with a partner should include a condom if not fluid-bonded. Those who enjoy Tenga Eggs but hate the “single use” of these sleeves may want to invest in the Tenga 3D line which also includes the Polygon. The Tenga 3D sleeves are reusuable and easy to clean.

So how does the 3D actually feel? My wife was my willing participant to try out the Spiral and relay her experiences back to me. The spiral stairs create an interesting friction which unlike some handheld sleeves (like the Fleshlight), this sensation can be intensified with the hold of your hand around the sleeve. She enjoyed the easy clean-up and found the Tenga 3D to be less squishy and “creepy” as the Tenga Eggs.

My wife found few downsides to the Tenga 3D Spiral. For those who enjoy longer sessions she did find the Spiral to create too much friction, even with ample lube. Individuals who are uncircumcised may not find this to be an issue with longer use. The drying of the 3D can be a slight issue as to keep lint off the sleeve (or cats), the case needs to be closed. This seals off any circulating air and makes drying time longer. These are the only issues that my wife (who can be picky with toys) found in this masturbation sleeve.

What I love about the Tenga 3D Spiral is that it is a toy for the penis that does not pretend to be anything but an interesting pattern. No fake vulvas, breasts or anything resembling the female anatomy. To me it’s like the ultimate masturbation sleeve for us nerdy kids who like interesting patterns and shapes with a clean look. For those not knowledgeable of masturbation sleeves or the Tenga brand, I wouldn’t expect them to even look at the 3D Spiral and know what it’s purpose is.

You can pick up one of the awesome Tenga 3D Spirals for $45 at Babeland. Which is more of a savings than a half-dozen of the Tenga Eggs (though the new “Heart” egg is more than adorable). Makes an excellent gift for Valentine’s Day!

*For those who may not have read past entries, my wife is transgender and has a penis.

*My thanks to Babeland.com for offering me, and my wife, this sleeve to review in exchange for an honest review.

Welcome to Pleasurists, a round-up of the adult product and sex toy reviews that came out in the last seven days. If you like what you see and want more of it be sure to follow the RSS Feed and Twitter for updates.

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Want a shiny new toy? All you’ve got to do is enter.

• New Year, New Vibrator! Deadline: January 12th @ 11:59pm.
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• Win an Icicles No. 8 Glass Toy! Deadline: January 27th.
• Dildo Giveaway! Deadline: February 1st.
• FunWares Valentine’s Giveaway Deadline: February 4th.

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On to the reviews:

Vibrators

• LELO Lyla by Epiphora
• LELO Oden by Wynter Reign
• Jimmyjane Form 4 by Epiphora
• Lovehoney Love Bunny by Rose Rouge
• Hustler Mini Mistress Massager by Mistress Kay
• Lia Teaser 1 by N’jaila Rhee
• Close2You Triole by Tonia
• bSwish bCurious by Rose Rouge
• Ladygasm Rabbit Vibrator Plus by Key4Belle
• Silly Rabbit by Lucid Obsession
• Je Joue Uma by Blacksilk

Dildos

• Whipspider Rubberworks Jellyfish by Epiphora
• Vamp Lolita by Lucid Obsession
• NobEssence Intrigue by Mistress Kay
• Tantus Echo by Karen Blue
• Laid D.1 by Lucid Obsession
• Icicle #8 by Kitty Stryker
• Wilde G1 by Kitty Stryker

Anal Toys

• Pure Large Vibrating Plug by Rose Rouge

Sleeves, Rings, & etc.

• Perfect Marital Aid 6″ Extender by Nuts4Belle
• Tenga Eggs Stepper & Clicker by Unrepentant & The Boy
• FleshWrap by buzzvibe
• Tenga 3D Spiral by True Pleasures
• Tenga 3D Polygon by Beanpole Fiddler
• Basics Love Ring by Rose Rouge

BDSM/Fetish

• Pony Blinders by Red Vinyl Kitty
• Mr. Mega Thuddy Flogger by BloodHound
• Just Desserts Cupcake Crop by Unrepentant
• Starburst Tickler by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew

Adult Books/Games

• Sinner’s Wheel by Mistress Kay
• Ride ‘em Cowgirl by Red Vinyl Kitty
• Ride ‘Em Cowgirl by Lucid Obsession
• Crazy Little Thing by Karen Blue
• Take Me There by LucyLemonade
• Sweet Confessions by Karen Blue
• All Night Love Affair by Sea of Neptune
• Sextrology by Lucid Obsession

Adult DVDs & Porn

• Fucky New Year by Ginger Leigh
• Lesbians Uncovered – The Naked Truth! by J.D. Bauchery
• Sex Aliens by Ginger Leigh
• Bobbi Loves Boys by J.D. Bauchery
• Guilty Pleasures 4 by Ginger Leigh

Miscellaneous

• Stallion Vibrating Thigh Harness by True Pleasures

It takes a lot to make an erotica anthology stand out. There are tons available on almost any topic. Take Me There manages to separate itself by being an awesome trans and genderqueer anthology. Back in November I was lucky enough to view a reading by it’s editor, Tristan Taormino at the Transcending Boundaries Conference.

Tristan read Cocksure by Gina de Vries about a seductress preying on her brother’s shy friend. Also during this reading I got to hear Kate Bornstein read her tale, Dixie Bell, about Huck Finn’s further adventures becoming a Southern belle. Rereading the story I can still hear the accent Kate used.

Transgender and genderqueer characters tend to be avoided or used as a fetish/object in traditional erotica. The stories in Take Me There are so imaginative and creative compared to those stories I’ve read before. While attending trans panels I often hear that terminology can be difficult when referring to anatomy in sexual situations. Reading these stories you get great examples of the use of language done correctly.

I have several favorite stories in Take Me There, but my top story is Sea of Cortez involving Navy men with hidden secrets involving lingerie, by Sandra McDonald. I also love the way Alicia Goranson uses imagery  in Somebody’s Watching Me. You Don’t Know Jack by Michael Hernandaz is full of masculine energy. I was even surprised to enjoy a story about bukkake by Penelope Mansfield.

Take Me There has stories for everyone whether you like boys who like boys, girls who like girls, boys who like girls, and every lovely configuration under the sun. I enjoyed the positive safer sex messages and creative stories by great writers.

Make sure to use some of that cash you got for trading bad ties and purchase Take Me There at Babeland for just $14.95!.

*My thanks to Babeland for offering me this lovely book in exchange for an honest review

The Gift You Wish You Got Guide – Sexy Education

I wish I had a website like PassionateU when I was just beginning to explore my sexuality. Those hormone filled nights when I was trying so hard to be the “perfect” girlfriend. I would have dazzled them with my intimate knowledge of the body and how to manipulate it to my whim. But at 31 years old I still have a lot to learn and PassionateU provides the perfect tools for ultimate sexual domination!

With videos on flirting, the art of kissing, and tips for sexual play, PassionateU is KinkAcademy’s vanilla sister. Don’t take that statement as a negative though, there are tons of sexy videos that make this tamer education site just as titillating. There are tons of books written to be a better lover, but for some of us seeing is much better than reading.

I took some time to look through the PassionateU catalog and found so many videos I wanted to watch that I needed to bookmark some for later. Definitely hours of sexy educational enjoyment. Information about masturbation techniques, sex toys, flirting and negotiation available 24/7. Some of the videos I’ve enjoyed in the past few weeks have been Wintersong’s series on Playing with Intact Cocks, and Savannah Sly‘s series on Spanking!

Recently I reviewed a harness that just didn’t fit well with my body type, and perusing the listings of videos I found the perfect series to watch, Sara Vibes and Indigo’s Strap-On Sex for Bigger Bodies. Aside from being absolutely adorable together, Sara and Indigo give great tips on strap-on harnesses that might be more compatible.  Now I know what to look for with my next purchase, saving me money and time.

With a star-studded facility including educators like Dr.Ruthie, Courtney Trouble, Madison Young, Megan Andelloux, and Reid Mihalko you’ve got tons of quality videos to choose from, and that’s not even half of the faculty!

Want a taste of the videos PassionateU has to offer? Here is a small list of free videos to get you excited for more:

• Savannah Sly’s Why Tickling is Sexy 
• Wintersong’s Anatomy of Intact (uncircumcised) Cocks
• Dr. Ruthie’s Toys for Boys: Purchasing a Toy

Now go return that ugly sweater and use the money to purchase your first month of PassionateU for only $14.95 for 30 days, or $100 for the entire year which is a great offer. PassionateU regularly posts new videos so content never gets old!

16 by SlevinAaronWelcome to Pleasurists, a round-up of the adult product and sex toy reviews that came out in the last seven days. If you like what you see and want more of it be sure to follow the RSS Feed and Twitter for updates.

Did you miss Pleasurists 158? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists 160? Be sure to read the submission guidelines and then use the submission form to submit before Sunday December 11th @ 11:59pm Pacific.

Want a shiny new toy? All you’ve got to do is enter.

• RodeoH Giveaway Deadline: December 8th.
• Mega Giveaway: Celebrating 200 Reviews (and counting!) Deadline: December 10th.
• FixSation Giveaway Deadline: December 11th.
• Christmas with Matryoshka! Deadline: December 14th @ 11:59am Eastern.
• Babeland Gift Card Giveaway Deadline: December 17th.
• RodeoH Giveaway Deadline: December 22nd.
• Win a Luxury Sex Toy Every Day with the Lovehoney Advent Calendar! Deadline: Daily winner until December 24th.
• Holiday Vibrator Giveaway Deadline: December 25th.

Editor

Scarlet Lotus

On to the reviews:

Vibrators

• Emotional Bliss Isis by Mistress Kay
• Warm-n-Glow by Midnight Boudoir
• Rocks Off Bullet Bunny by Midnight Boudoir
• XTassie Wild Orchid by Mistress Kay
• Papaya Toys Rainbow by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew
• Papaya Toys Candy Stick by Kit O’Connell
• Remote Vibrating Pleasure Panty by Kitty Stryker
• ScreamingO LingO by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew
• JimmyJane Form 2 by Female Gspot
• Doc Johnson Candy Bullet by Karen Blue
• Papillon Massager by Nymphomaniac Ness
• Tantus Little Secret Kiss by ScarlettSeraph
• Love Bear by Nymphomaniac Ness

Dildos

• Doc Johnson Reflections Allure by Blacksilk
• Futurotic Flexi Dong by Oasis
• Tantus Silk Small by Mistress Kay
• Tantus Realdoe by True Pleasures

Anal Toys

• Crystal Delights Vintage Frosted Plug by Amber from Scarlet’s Letter

Sleeves, Rings, & etc.

• Tenga Sleeve 3D Spiral by Bzzingbee

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

• System JO Mild Clitoral Stimulation Gel by Mistress Kay
• Babeland Body Massage Candle by Kitty Stryker

BDSM/Fetish

• Bound to Please Nipple Clamps by buzzvibe
• Kinklab Leather Vampire Gloves by BashfulBabe

Adult Books/Games

• The New Bottoming Book by Vanille
• Secrets of Great G-Spot Orgams by LucyLemonade
• Sex Shakers by Beanfiddler
• The Power of WOW by Karen Blue

Adult DVDs & Porn

• Twisted Getaway by J.D. Bauchery
• Naked Workout by Ginger Leigh
• Debbie Does Dallas 30th Anniversary: Re-mastered Feature by J.D. Bauchery
• Undone by Ginger Leigh
• A Beauty And A Geek by J.D. Bauchery

Lingerie

• Sweet Streak Corset-Style Bustier Set by Midnight Boudoir

Miscellaneous

• Corsette Vibrating Harness by LucyLemonade
• RodeoH Harness by Sophia St. James

I have been toying with different harnesses and internally-held pegging tools for a moment now, and one of these is the Vibrating Corsette Harness that Good Vibrations was nice enough to offer me. It’s your traditional multi-strap harness in design but this harness includes a corset lacing back and swirling velvet fabric with a removable bullet vibe in the front.

I usually like to post my own pictures of toys I receive, but I decided to use the image that Good Vibrations uses for a reason. I feel utterly awkward wearing this harness. I had all good intentions of putting on my cute cheese-pizza boyshort undies and snapping some pictures of this harness over top. When I had the harness all strapped into place, I just couldn’t.

The Vibrating Corsette Harness has some good attributes to it. It’s vegan-friendly with machine washable fabric and adjusts to fit 60″ hips. The O rings are easy to snap in and out and there are 3 different sizes. The little pocket for the bullet could also fit something a little more powerful.

However I can sum up my feelings about this harness in one word, uncomfortable. I know that the canvas material the straps are made from tend to be fairly common with the “jock-strap” style of harness. But I hate them. They rub my skin uncomfortably. The velvet material looks cute at first, with it’s swirling pattern, but it gathers every single cat hair in the room like a vacuum. I know I have a lot of cats, but I don’t feel like using the lint brush on my harness.

The corset style lacing is a good idea, but I feel like it fails in the final product. For the corset effect I feel like there should be more of a substantial back, especially since my harness hit almost mid-rear. Another uncomfortable aspect.

Some of the problems I’ve encountered with this harness may be related to my size. I am a size 18/20 in most pants and skirts, so having more hips and belly might be why I could not seem to get this harness to fit well. I definitely did not feel like I was confident actually using this harness with my partner. And I will admit that after trying this harness on several times and adjusting it, I did not actually use it.

For the price of the Vibrating Corsette Harness($69) I feel like I should be getting more. Instead I feel like I have a less expensive harness that I could have picked up at an adult novelty store. Don’t fret though, Good Vibrations has some more substantial harnesses that you might like to give a go, like the Terra Firma Harness (non-vegan though at $68)

*My thanks to Good Vibrations for this toy in exchange for an honest review

I have to make a confession, despite being a sex educator and toy blogger, I’ve never really felt confident that I had found my G-spot. Believe me, I have tried. When I was contacted about reviewing Tristan Taormino’s new book Secrets of Great G-Spot Orgasm and Female Ejaculation, I got excited.

What Tristan does well is creating books with substance and sparkle. Secrets of Great G-Spot Orgasms includes instruction, beautifully photographed pictures of gorgeous people and erotica by Alison Tyler, Rachel Kramer Bussel, and Valerie Alexander.

The G-spot has gotten mixed press in last few years. It is like a ghost, some think it is real, while others believe it a work of fiction. Tristan addresses this debate before moving into the tutorial sections of this guide. And like any good book about the female reproductive system, there are anatomical drawings.

Secrets of Great G-Spot Orgasms  contains guides to help you, or your partner locate and manipulate the G-spot in a variety of ways. Tristan covers positions, angles, and toys to better access a different style of orgasm. I was thrilled at Tristan’s explanation of G-spot orgasms, as “different”. Some media portray the G-spot orgasm as the holy grail of orgasms and if you haven’t experienced one, you’ve missed out on an epiphany. Tristan doesn’t place as much hype on the necessity of a G-spot orgasm to having a fulfilling sex life. Tristan just offers a very good examination of how to explore a different style of orgasm and how you can try to experience one yourself.

Also included is the topic of female ejaculation, which I’m always happy to see addressed publicly. While teaching a sex education group focused to teenage women, I had one young woman who slipped me a note in between groups. Essentially she was asking about female ejaculation but did not know what it was. Instead she had experienced boyfriends being confused and ridiculing her after sex. I was happy to be able to assure her that she was indeed “normal” and she could feel confident about communicating this part of her sexuality.

My only real complaint with Secrets of Great G-Spot Orgasms is that I wish there was more variety in the stars/models used for the photographs. While beautiful, I would like to see more gender-fluid individuals and different ranges of body types. Tristan does address gender language within the opening sections. I’m a sucker for inclusive books and make a point to check for language, but visual representation is also great.

So, I bet you’re wondering if I discovered the elusive G-spot after reading Secrets of Great G-Spot Orgasms and Female Ejaculation? After employing several of the tips and the help of my Njoy Fun Wand, I did find my G-spot. Now I just have to work to obtaining an orgasm that way. One step at a time!

You can find Tristan Taormino’s book at  her site Puckerup.com, Babeland, or Good Vibrations for just $20.

This coming Monday is Cyber Monday will special sales and free shipping for orders over $75! It’s so easy to fill up the cart with $75 worth of quality toys for some special person, or yourself.

Need help finding the perfect gift? Good Vibrations has bundled some nice toys perfect for giving. Check out bundles of fun at their Holiday Gift packs or tons of choices like great harnesses and toys through their Shopping Guide.

The lovers are crazy by tasteofomiWelcome to Pleasurists, a round-up of the adult product and sex toy reviews that came out in the last seven days. If you like what you see and want more of it be sure to follow the RSS Feed and Twitter for updates.

Did you miss Pleasurists 156? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists 158? Be sure to read the submission guidelines and then use the submission form to submit before Sunday November 27th @ 11:59pm Pacific.

Want a shiny new toy? All you’ve got to do is enter.

• 600 Follower Giveaway Deadline: November 25th.
• Happy Spanksgiving Kinky Contest – Win a Neon Wand! Deadline: November 25th @ Noon.
• RodeoH Harness Giveaway Deadline: November 27th @ Noon Eastern.
• Dirty Movie Deadline Giveaway Deadline: November 27th.
• In Celebration of My Husband’s Birthday, I’m Giving Away a Fun Factory Cobra Libre and Tenga Eggs! Deadline: November 30th.
• Win an Extase Couture Vibrator Deadline: November 30th @ Midnight Eastern.
• Giveaway Bonanza Deadline: December 5th.
• RodeoH Giveaway Deadline: December 8th.

Editor

Scarlet Lotus

On to the reviews:

Vibrators

• PicoBong Koa Ring by Nuts4Belle
• PicoBong Kiki by buzzvibe
• Evolved Maui by Girl Deviante
• LELO Lyla by Kitty Stryker
• FixSation by buzzvibe
• Hidden Treasure by Red Vinyl Kitty
• Wild Orchid by Karen Blue
• Vibratex Violet by Amber from Scarlet’s Letter
• JimmyJane Little Chroma by Female GSpot
• Jenna’s Velvet Jewels Royal by S. Elle

Dildos

• E-glass Screamer by Mistress Kay
• Vixen Creations VixSkin Randy by Toys in Love
• Tantus Hank by Bzzingbee
• Tantus Flurry by Nymphomaniac Ness
• Fleshlight Freaks Alien by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew
• Tantus O2 Cush by Navigator
• Tantus Super Soft Adam by ScarlettSeraph
• Doc Johnston Vac-U-Lock Classic Dildo 8 Inch by BashfulBabe
• Dotted Delight by Kisses and Kinks

Anal Toys

• Intermediate Anal Pleasure Kit by Mistress Kay
• Tantus Advanced Anal Beads by ScarlettSeraph
• Crystal Delights Plug by LucyLemonade

Sleeves, Rings, & etc.

• LELO Insignia Oden by Dr. Ruthie

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

• Pink Water by Karen Blue
• Earthly Body Candle by Beanfiddler
• GiveLubes Premium Aqua Gel by Nymphomaniac Ness

BDSM/Fetish

• Babeland Bondage Tape by Nuts4Belle
• Door Jam Cuffs by ScarlettSeraph

Adult Books/Games

• Fantasy Affairs Board Game by Mistress Kay
• Best Bondage Erotica 2012 by Kitty Stryker
• Sex Invitations by Mistress Kay
• Sex Pot: The Marijuana Lover’s Guide to Getting It On by Kayla

Adult DVDs & Porn

• Dirty Movie Deadline by Karen Blue
• Good Black And White Hippy Sex by J.D. Bauchery
• Watch Me Play 2 by Ginger Leigh
• Spider-Man XXX – A Porn Parody by J.D. Bauchery
• Belladonna: Sexual Explorer (Disc 1) by Ginger Leigh
• Cafe Flesh by J.D. Bauchery

Lingerie

• Pink and Black Plaid Hooded Hottie Costume by Bitchy Babe
• Strappy Romper by True Pleasures

Miscellaneous

• RodeoH by Karen Blue
• Bound By Diamonds by Midnight Boudoir