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Nipple Clamps: the Good, the Bad and the Terrifying

February 9, 2010 by Holly
Filed Under Bondage Fetishes & Fantasies, Love & Sex, Sex Toy Reviews

Nipple clamps have always intrigued me. With most adult toys, most specifically vibrators and dildos, you know what you’re getting. While the material its made out of may be different and its curves are solely its own, when it comes right down to it, you know what it’s going to do and you have somewhat of an idea of how it will feel when it’s doing its thing. Nipple clamps are the complete opposite. If you’ve never felt them before, you have no idea what to expect, hence my intrigue. Being a woman who is all about breast and nipple play, it seemed only logical that I would have some nipple clamps in my arsenal of toys; but it wasn’t until recently when I took the leap and really checked them out. The reason for this is because with most sex toys, again mostly with vibrators and dildos, you can check out the product information for it’s length and girth and know it’s pretty much going to fit. With nipple clamps, you can’t really make sure they are going to fit you right. Nipples come in all shapes, sizes and forms and they are all a little different. With the variety of different nipple clamps out there, there are those made for bigger nipples, others made for smaller ones and regardless of how many nipples you’ve seen in your lifetime, when you look down and try to determine what category yours belong to, well, it gets a little confusing. You find yourself thinking ‘Well, how big is big anyway? How small do they have to be to fit in these? Throughout my research on nipple clamps, I was really very close to taking a picture of mine and sending it to some discussion board asking for insight on what nipple clamps would accommodate what I’m working with.

Luckily, I did not have to bare most for the sake of picking the right clamps for me, because Eden Fantasys came to the rescue, sending me three different sets of nipple clamps to make sure I found at least one pair that I was delighted with.

First we have The Terrifying:

Endurance Clamp

Endurance Clamp nipple clamps by Spartacus Enterprise

Endurance Clamp nipple clamps by Spartacus Enterprise

The Endurance Clamp nipple clamps ($14.99) only lasted about five seconds on me and I’m pretty proud of myself for lasting that long, albeit yelling the entire time. Before encountering these clamps, I thought I had endurance. I am fairly seasoned in the BDSM world, would consider myself a bit of a masochist, and lastly, hell, I used to have my nipples pierced; if that doesn’t show a level of endurance when it comes to pain, please enlighten me as to what does. I swear, ever since the very first time those nipple clamps came into contact with me, whenever I think of giving them another chance my nipples retract into themselves in protest.

My reaction to these clamps is astonishing to me because the review of them on the site makes them seem quite mild, saying that they provide lighter and wider teasing action. They feature wider alligator tips compared to traditional tips found on most other nipple clamps and are said to be perfect for people with big nipples to experience the fun nipple clamps can provide. Now perhaps my nipples are giant and I was just never informed about this, but in all honesty, I’d say that they are pretty average. Not small or insignificant in the least, but definitely not taking over my entire breast. This is exactly where the confusion over the size of one’s nipples and the hypotheses of the functionality of nipple clamps come into play–right from the product description. They were a little difficult to get on and absolutely nothing about the sensations felt from these clamps could be compared to the word light. These clamps are absolutely terrifying and someone would have to beg, plead and pay me to endure another five seconds because oh my goodness, ouch.

Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

Secondly, let’s take a look at The Bad:

Nipplettes

Nipplettes nipple clamps by Cal Exotics

Nipplettes nipple clamps by Cal Exotics

I had pretty high expectations from the Nipplettes nipple clamps ($24.99) for one sole reason–how can you possibly get any better than nipple clamps that vibrate? Well, the Nipplettes sadly did not live up to my expectations of them–not even close. First of all, they are adjustable and at first, I thought this was a pro, until they wouldn’t fit or stay on even adjusted to be the tightest they could go. They are a velvety plastic material, which doesn’t give too much of a bite to your nipples; they just kind of hang there for a few seconds and then slip off. I tried holding them on with my hands and even pushed down on them to get some sort of mildly enjoyable feeling, but no avail.

When you get right down to it, Nipplettes were very frustrating and provided very little sensation at all; however, they are extremely gratifying when used on other places of your body that also enjoys a little vibration and for that, I’ll most definitely be keeping them handy.

Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Luckily, out of the three nipple clamps I was sent, one pair really did get the job done in a fantastic way, so let’s take a look at The Good:

Fresh Jaws Nipple Clamps

Fresh Jaws nipple clamps by PHS International

Fresh Jaws Nipple Clamps by PHS International

Fresh Jaws Nipple Clamps sound a lot more terrifying than they are. They pack a great bite that skirts right on the verge of too tight, passing a message through your head that screams ‘Oww… wait, that feels really good!’ They are not clamps you can attach all in one fell swoop, but over the course of a few seconds to help your nipples get acclimated to their strength. While the product description says that they are not to be used by those who have not had moderate to heavy BDSM experiences, they are a lot more easy-going than the terrifying Endurance Clamp nipple clamps and so I will just come right out and say that the person writing these product description totally lies. Yeah, I said it. I find these extremely enjoyable, although at first, and please keep in mind that these products were my very first in the nipple clamps category, I could not figure out for the life of me how they opened and if left to my own devices, would have probably tried fitting my nipples into the little open slots that turned out to be what you squeeze together to get them to open.

The chain linking the clamps together is a great way to deliver shocking pain to both nipples at once and with these clamps, as soon as they are biting down, you can roll around, jump up and down, run a marathon, or do whatever else you want to do without worrying about them slipping off–once they’re on, they’re on until you release them, which is a gigantic plus! Lastly, these clamps are super cute. They are vibrant, happy and extremely satisfying.

Rating: ★★★★☆

Review: Tristan Taormino’s Rough Sex

Rough Sex Tristan Taormino is the first adult film director and producer that I had an immense curiosity about. She is a woman in a typically male-dominated industry; I also dare say that the adult film industry as a whole is believed to be a boy’s club, so for a woman to make her mark on the industry is phenomenal and to do it well gives the self-professed feminist in me quite a thrill. I like seeing women making waves in an industry that is believed to be by men, for men, especially considering that one in three women watch and enjoy adult films.

I recently had the opportunity to be introduced to Tristan Taormino and her film, Rough Sex, which greatly sums up the content of the film.

What is different and also refreshing about Rough Sex is that at the beginning of every scene, you get to see interviews with the performers from the upcoming scene and hear about their own sexual fantasies, that they then get to act out completely consensually and safely in the scene. Women’s fantasies vary greatly and we often do fantasize about rough sex and the spontaneity of doing something a little dirty and a little wrong. I greatly respect Taormino for “going there” and for not being afraid to capture the same fantasies that can put some people off or even make people feel uncomfortable watching, but be incredibly hot at the same time.

Granted, this film is not for everyone, especially since it does depict (consensual) rape fantasy, home invasion fantasies and also has a scene that switches the typical dominant male/submissive woman scenario and has a woman’s fantasy of being dominant in the bedroom and her corporate business, obviously powerful husband be in the submissive role, which I liked seeing quite a bit. In my opinion, this film can be really hot for women who do fantasize about rough sex and can also be very eye-opening in the respect that you have the opportunity to open yourself up to new ideas and may discover that you do like fantasizing about something that you didn’t think would excite you.

Rating: ★★★★★

Enter a Wonderland of Hypnosis, Fantasy and Fetishes

October 29, 2009 by Holly
Filed Under Bondage Fetishes & Fantasies, Love & Sex

Please note that the following information is intended for mature, consenting adults of at least 18 years of age or the legal age in your respective region.

Erotic fantasies are completely natural and could very well spice up your love life and satisfy you in ways that you had never anticipated before. A great deal of people are a little put off by the erotic fantasies that they have; they often have feelings of shame about them and think they are too weird to vocalize, especially if they happen to fall in the alternative lifestyle category. It could take a while for people to feel comfortable divulging their most intimate and erotic fantasies to their partners, but if you find someone that either likes the same things in the bedroom as you’ve been thinking about wanting to try or you find someone who is very willing to carry out your fantasies for you, well then you just may find yourself floating on Cloud 9.

There are many people who are very into the alternative lifestyle scene and the reason why it is called ‘alternative’ or is considered ‘underground’ is because society has not yet opened its eyes to really see that fantasy and fetishes are actually completely normal and very rewarding between consenting adults. This is also the reason why when you walk into your run of the mill sex shop, if you’re not too shy to walk into one that is, you will find a great deal of toys and sex-life-altering objects that are mostly geared towards men and what men like–lots of girl-on-girl adult films, Fleshlights, and very run of the mill sex toys for women which can be satisfying for women, but is not the end all and be all of sex toys. A lot of people want more and sex toy shops, operating within the harsh glance of society have yet to take the needs and wants of people who enjoy fantasy and fetish play seriously. It can be very difficult to find a safe space to shop in when looking for toys and gear of this caliber; a great deal of people look online because in the online world, almost nothing is off limits and you are free to explore your most intimate desires; but even a great deal of online sex toy shops are lacking in this particular category. That is why I was so pleasantly surprised to find Mind Mistress’ Transformation Castle, which is only part of an entire brand that encompasses everything you could ever want when it comes to erotic fantasy, regardless of sexual orientation or preference or gender identity.

girls-r-us Mind Mistress Linda is a professional hypnotist who has created an entire magical wonderland of delight; a space for everybody to be free to be themselves in a safe space and to either start or explore the stops on their journey to sexual discovery or fantasy. She has successfully created an outstanding adult entertainment space for the alternative lifestyle community that so very often feel that they have no space at all to truly explore their fetishes and fantasies and also discover how to become the person, practically or strictly in the bedroom, that they desire to be.

Mind Mistress’ Transformation Castle is your all-in-one, one-stop-shop for everything you could ever possibly need or want on your journey; from sexy games to play with your partner, party and holiday fantasy and sex kits, lingerie and other bedroom apparel and accessories, beauty products, lingerie, bondage wear, restraints, sex furniture, whips and paddles, sex toys, and also what just so happens to be her specialty (note her name), hypnosis CDs and DVDs.

trance Mind Mistress’ Adult Hypnotic Wishes is perhaps the most in-depth line of erotic hypnosis products I have ever seen before. You can see the passion Mind Mistress Linda has for the work that she does and the belief that every single person with a “weird, freaky fetish” should have a space that they can feel totally safe in. I commend her so much for creating such a space because while I have seen adult erotic hypnosis websites in the past, I have not seen one so dedicated to the alternative lifestyle community. She offers adult hypnosis for just about anything you have either fantasized about or have made a lifestyle of, including slave girl hypnosis which increases submissiveness in submissive women and feminized males, French maid training, slutty schoolgirl training, hypnosis training in how to become an exhibitionist, as well as many others. She has also created a line of hypnosis trainings for practical use, including weight loss and how to stop smoking. She is also available for live, one-on-one phone or in-person hypnosis trainings.

Mind Mistress Linda’s entire line of websites, hypnosis CDs, products and apparel can all be access by the Entrance to Wonderland and Wonderland is certainly the best name for what she has created. I also particularly love how right on her website, are several sections debunking hypnosis myths with all of the things people skeptical to the concept of hypnosis say when the topic arises, such as they can’t be hypnotized or that it only works on weak people and won’t on them. In Mind Mistress Linda’s Wonderland, anything is possible and available right at your fingertips and if you don’t believe her, she’ll show you how.

Rammstein’s New Box Set Includes Six Very Special Gifts

October 24, 2009 by Holly
Filed Under Bondage Fetishes & Fantasies, Love & Sex

Rammstein’s new box set, Liebe Ist Für Alle Da is very much unlike any other box set I have ever seen put out by any band before. For instance, it includes not just music, but the metal case is filled with handcuffs, lube and six pink dildos!

Rammstein Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da

If that weren’t hysterical enough, as Daily Swarm put it, the six pink dildos are supposed to “reflect the sizes of the six members’ wienerwursts.” Not just that, but the German to English translation of Liebe Ist Für Alle Da is Lube is for Your Ass. Absolutely hilarious!

I am always entertained by Rammstein. Some of their music is really incredible, but above anything else, they entertain me and if there’s something that is truly hard to attain as a band, it is to thought of as having excellent music as well as the ability to entertain the pants off of your audience.

So what do you think of the new Rammstein box set? Are you as entertained by it as I am?

For any Rammstein fans out there, you can purchase the box set, but it’s going to put you out around $400.

Your Introduction to Kinky Partnered Play

March 23, 2009 by Holly
Filed Under Bondage Fetishes & Fantasies, Love & Sex

Experimental Kink Set Becoming comfortable enough with your partner to introduce some kink into your sex life can take some time. Whether it is your decision or your partner’s, or if you’ve both mutually decided it was time to try something new in the bedroom, this is an exciting, titillating, and completely new time in your sex life… and definitely an experience you will want to enjoy.

The Experimental Kink Set is a perfect set for couples new to kink and any sort of power and sensation play, guaranteed to send your senses through the roof. It includes a padded leather blindfold, adjustable leather cuffs that measure 5-1/2”-7” to fit most people’s wrists, and an ostrich feather that sends amazing tickling sensations over your body.

This set is great for virtually everyone who wants to get a little kinky. The padded leather blindfold is very comfortable so you won’t mind wearing it for an extended amount of time. The strap on the back of the blindfold that holds it in place around your head will slip if you’re moving a lot. The adjustable leather cuffs will fit most people’s wrists and are held together by a clasp, making them comfortable to wear and they are also extremely resistant and will not break easily at all.

I absolutely love the Experimental Kink Set and, as you can tell from my past reviews, I am not a beginner, making this set perfect for all kink and power play, and sensation play levels.

The Right Whip for the Job

March 9, 2009 by Holly
Filed Under Bondage Fetishes & Fantasies, Love & Sex

whip When it comes to whips and floggers for kinky, partnered play, it is important to find out what toys are best for you and the experience you are looking to have. Some whips are harder than others and leave bruises you don’t want. Others are too soft, lacking the “good sting” you’re looking for. It is also important to find a whip of a good size; something that is easy to grip and long enough to hold onto so if you’re using it on your partner, you’re far enough away from it so you don’t get hurt in the process.

The large rubber whip from Babeland is 22 inches in size and the perfect whip for kinky, partnered play both for beginners who are just looking to try something new and explore new fantasies as well as for experts in the BDSM lifestyle.

With a steady hand and a little restraint, it is very easy to start with light and even sensual strokes on your partner and steadily progress to intense strokes. What I especially like about this whip is that no matter how hard you have this whip used on your body, it will not bruise; the only kind of bruising I have noticed is a deep redness that lasted for not even an hour.

No matter how experienced or “into” kink you are, this is undoubtedly the whip to look into.

Make Your Partner Shiver with this Twenty-Two Point Pinwheel

October 26, 2008 by Holly
Filed Under Bondage Fetishes & Fantasies, Love & Sex

My boyfriend and I like to experiment with a lot of different types of sex toys; the way we see it, if you haven’t tried it there is no knowing if you’ll like it or not and so we shop frequently for toys that will bring something new and exciting to the bedroom. We recently added a small pinwheel to our collection of toys. Upon first glance, this Pinwheel is scary, not only that, but I was scared of it. What you initially see before purchasing the Pinwheel is not what you really expect, as sometimes pictures can look a little more intense than the actual toy itself, but the Pinwheel was everything it looks to be and more.

pinwheel Taking the Pinwheel out of its packaging, I very hesitantly glided my finger over the wheel fully equipped with steel points–Twenty-two of them, to be exact and my first reaction was to quickly get my hand away from it; the feeling of it is intense and not what I expected in the least. Showing it to my boyfriend, I told him how our new toy may be a little too scary for me to be able to indulge in with him, but he just saw that as a challenge, as he does with pretty much everything and dropped the subject–Little did I know, he had some other plans with it.

Being the protector that he is and knowing that I was afraid to introduce our new toy to our bedroom, we played around with it for a bit before re-introducing it to me. He explained that he literally tried to break his skin open with it to see if it was possible. By touching the Pinwheel you would immediately believe that it could not only pierce, but go through your flesh and cause some major injury, but he assured me that while he was testing it out on his arm, he could not get it to break the skin and he then explained that it was the positioning of the points which made that possible; if the points were a little more spaced out, he said that it would definitely go through the skin but it is set up to be completely safe for all partners. Knowing this information settled me into the idea of the Pinwheel.

After getting over the initial shock of it’s intimidating, stainless steel appearance, the Pinwheel could very well become an asset in your bedroom. It gives you a full body sensation I am willing to bet you have never had the pleasure of feeling before. For most couples, I would say not to start off foreplay with it, as it is a bit intimidating even to the touch if you are not already worked up, but after a little foreplay, run it over the back and chest of your partner and they will be squealing in delight!

The Pinwheel also comes with a sheath, which you can either purchase with the wheel or purchase seperately. I would definitely recommend purchasing the set, especially if you are like me and keep your toys in one box or container so it isn’t so exposed and out in the open for everyone to see because if you reach your hand into your box without your Pinwheel being covered, you are most likely going to prick your finger on the wheel and think that you have some crazy creature hiding in your sex toy box.

Overall, I have to say the Pinwheel is an intimidating toy at first, but after a little warming up, it is a handy tool to have around either for BDSM couples or even for those who prefer a more sensitive touch, it works both ways because you or your partner controls the pressure. It is definitely fun and something not to be overlooked if you’re craving a brand new sensation.

Rating: ★★★½☆

Don’t Get Stuck in a Sticky Situation

September 10, 2008 by Holly
Filed Under Bondage Fetishes & Fantasies, Love & Sex

Bondage can be a great experience between two consenting adults who of course, trust each other to the point where bondage can be an exciting, positive experience. Most people who don’t know much about bondage or who have thought about it but haven’t read up on it too much yet may think that a lot more goes into bondage play than what actually does.

When it comes to restraints, there are many different options available. Many people don’t want to handle heavy, difficult equipment, especially those just starting out in their bondage experiences. The thought of this type of play may scare someone who has never engaged in it to begin with and the last thing someone of this nature wants to have to maneuver is heavy equipment and rope has a tendency to dig into your wrists and ankles, leaving them raw and sore for hours or even days after. Tape is another viable option, but who wants to rip tape off of their bodies after play time is over? No one! It’s like ripping off 100 band-aids at the same time! But now there’s a new type of bondage tape available that has eased more people into bondage play with their partners and has been satisfying bondage enthusiasts just the same.

bondage tape This bondage tape is unique in the sense that it clings to nothing but itself. No more ripping tape off of your skin or out of your hair and pulling a few hundred strands of hair out with it. No more ropes cutting off your circulation and digging into your skin and no need for heavy and complicated equipment. This small product will satisfy any couple engaging in bondage play–Enthusiasts and beginners both will have an overall pleasurable experience with this lightweight, quick, easy, and reusable 2″ wide tape.

For just $20 this bondage tape is an absolute steal. You receive an abundant amount and the tape is also reusable so you are sure not to run out for quite some time. The tape does come off very easily and does not affect your skin whatsoever since there is no sticky glue anywhere. The tape clings to itself very easily and is extremely secure so when you’re in the heat of the moment, the tape isn’t going to budge; I’ve had under the bed restraints that didn’t work as well as this tape because this tape doesn’t break and if it does, I haven’t reached it’s breaking point yet.

Rating: ★★★★★

Please remember that whenever engaging in any variation of bondage play to only participate with a partner you know and trust and to use a safe word so your partner knows if and when you need to stop.