I have had my eye on the Better Than Chocolate ($80 $64) designer vibrator by Nomi Tang for quite a while–since I had first seen the Sasi come out and started researching cheaper alternatives to the seemingly all-knowing, human-like clitoral stimulator because I’ll be the first one to stand up and say that paying up to $150 for an orgasm, albeit what is being said to be an amazing orgasm, but still an orgasm just the same, is pretty insane–especially if you take that conversation up with my bank account. The Better Than Chocolate had me at its name alone; me and chocolate have always had a very close, personal relationship and I wonder if Nomi Tang had this in mind when giving this vibrator a name, but it is also the name of my second-favorite movie of all time (it’s a fairly unknown, independent, lesbian niche film so if you haven’t heard of it, it’s okay, I forgive you.)
As you can probably imagine, I was on top of the world when Eden Fantasys gave me the opportunity to review the Better Than Chocolate vibrator. After lusting after it for so long, the time had finally come; I would have the Better Than Chocolate in my possession and my anticipation built day by day as I waited for it to arrive. But after a few rolls around in the hay with it, I am very sad to report that the Better Than Chocolate does not live up to its name–in the form of decadent, lovely chocolate treats or to its film namesake.
The general consensus among reviewers of the Better Than Chocolate is that it is futuristic in its visual appeal, high-tech in function and generally beyond the realm of technology we usually encounter in vibrators. These all describe it pretty well and are all true in their own way but I would also like to add confusing and frustrating to the mix. Confusing in the respect that this is the only sex toy I have ever owned that I had to read (and re-read) the user manual to figure out how, exactly, the batteries fit inside it. The one side of the vibrator twists and is supposed to come off. I got it to twist and soon realized I had no upper body strength whatsoever as I attempted to remove the side in order to expose the compartment which contains the batteries. It did, however, provide a deep sense of accomplishment when I figured it out. The word frustrating comes to mind with this vibrator because it provides you with every element of a truly sensational sex toy and will arouse you to the point of climax and then it keeps you there and regardless of the different sensations it provides with its vibrations, it is just not enough to push you over the edge.
Putting aside the fact that this vibrator does not deliver in the terms of a toy that can bring you and then send you over the hilt, I was very much impressed by its shape and how it functions in terms of changing vibrations and speed while using it. The Better Than Chocolate was molded by a person who has a truly deep understanding of the female body in all of it’s curvaceous glory. It fits perfectly against your body and allows you to simply run your hand down the length of it in order to change the settings, which is definitely much easier than having to twist a knob or pull a lever in order to get a change of sensation.
Better Than Chocolate is the toy to take out when you are in for a long, sensuous and thrilling time with a partner, in my opinion. One of those nights where you are just enjoying each other and exploring each other’s bodies as if it were the first time you were coming into contact with it; a time when an orgasm isn’t necessarily on the menu, but a toe-curling surprise at the end of a truly romantic night. The volume of its buzz is quite low, compared to other vibrators, so it isn’t going to sound like you just started up your car when the mood is just right, and contrary to the fact that its design and sensations are meant to cater to a woman’s body and pleasure, men can also enjoy this toy! In fact, my partner tried the Better Than Chocolate out before I did. Now keep in mind that he is a curved man, so the Better Than Chocolate fit against him quite well, and being a man who hardly ever has an orgasm on the menu, but instead enjoys the sensations of a vibrator against him, he thoroughly enjoyed it and I suspect he will continue to put this vibrator to more good use on himself–and also on me when the mood is just right. The Better Than Chocolate is also completely waterproof, so feel free to take your romantic night into the bathtub.
While I wouldn’t generally recommend this vibrator as a go-to for masturbation, it does make for one of the best partnered play toys out there and can truly compliment a romantic night. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Eden Fantasys has discounted this item so pick it up now for just $64 instead of it’s regularly-priced $80.
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 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.
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.
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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 by PHS International
Fresh Jaws Nipple Clamps by PHS International
Fresh Jaws Nipple Clampssound 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.
Eden Fantasys is a woman-positive, sex-positive sex toy shop you can trust–but they are much more than merely a sex toy retailer. They are a welcoming, diverse, open-minded community full of inspiring resources, a blog and an online magazine. This holiday season, Eden Fantasys is also giving folks loads of ideas for holiday gifts and (adult) stocking stuffers.
The Chocolates Sweet Spot Kit ($32.99) is the perfect holiday gift for the special woman in your life. It contains a little something for everyone which can be used alone, or all at once.
The kit includes a traditional vibe, Pocket Rocket and a bullet-style vibrator all in metallic brown color that shimmers and matches the bottle of chocolate flavored lotion perfectly! This is definitely a kit that will let your sweet experience something truly sweet of her own and it also provides some great starters for foreplay, especially when you bring out the chocolate flavored lotion.
The traditional vibe and bullet-style vibrator have multiple speeds for enhanced and drawn out pleasure and the Pocket Rocket has one speed, but I really wish it also had multiple speeds; that is what would have brought my rating up to a 5-star, instead of 4. In my “research,” I found that while the bullet-style vibrator was fun at first, once things really got going, I couldn’t feel its intensity in me as much as I did when I first started playing with it, but that could definitely vary from woman to woman and I’m more of the oral persuasion when it comes to the most intense pleasure–and on that note, the Pocket Rocket is my new best friend. It is hands down one of my favorite toys now and it ranked pretty high up there in just the first time I used it. The chocolate flavored lotion is definitely lotion that I would use for very light, erotic massaging or especially a hand job and the taste is a little odd. Although I can definitely taste the chocolate flavoring in it, it kind of shocks your mouth when you first taste it.
Overall, this is a fabulous gift for the special woman in your life that you’d like to surprise with a night, or nights of fun, adult play.
As soon as I saw the Orbit Ring Vibe I was intrigued. I have had many, many different cock rings in my sex toy collection but have yet to come across one that could match the size of my partner, so needless to say, we have not have the pleasure of being able to bring the benefits of cock rings to our bedroom and after some research on those benefits, it only made me want to try them more; because that’s always the way it is, isn’t it? So when I saw the Orbit Ring Vibe, I immediately thought “Great! It’s made of stretchy material so it should fit fine and you can position it so it will deliver pleasurable vibes to me during sex. Score!
This cock ring is unlike your run of the middle sex toy for men; first of all, it’s for couples. It is made of stretchy soft thermoplastic rubber and is described to be big enough to stretch over the penis and testicles, or just over the shaft–whatever your man’s preference. There are also diagrams on the side of the box showing you how you can attach the ring vibe, either wearing it at the base of the penis, stimulator up for clitoral stimulation or with the stimulator down for sensations to the testicles. The ring contains a little space to insert a small vibrator that is wired to the remote control where you set the speed of the vibrations. Upon receiving the Orbit Ring Vibe I immediately took it out of the box, eager to see its ability to stretch. I took it up to my partner, eager to try it out obviously.
So that night we decided he could try it out on his own, given the fact that most of our sex toy collection is for, well, me. A man could use a little alone time, or just some time using a toy on his own while you watch; believe me, it just have the same spicing up effect for your love life. We were in luck–the stretchy material of the cock ring did indeed fit; that’s the first time ever we found a cock ring to accommodate his size so we were very, very happy about that and were thinking that we finally found the perfect toy we’ve been looking for for quite some time. He wore it around his shaft and testicles with the stimulator pointed downward to stimulate both his testicles as well as that small part between a man’s testicles and anus, which if you didn’t know already, is one of the most sensitive spots on a man’s body and it will drive him absolutely wild if you surprise him and play with that small part of his body. He enjoyed the vibrating sensation very much, but of course it couldn’t just be a sex toy that we could enjoy because that would be too easy, it would bring our hunt for the perfect cock ring to an end, after all, because just as he was getting more and more aroused and got bigger, well… this happened:
Yeah, that’s right! It broke! And we didn’t even get to try it out like I was oh so much looking forward to.
While reading other reviews of the product, I did notice that a consistent problem brought up amongst mostly every other person who has also tried the Orbit Ring Vibe is that the wire of the vibrator comes apart and the power supply stops working; some people have even gone through multiples of this product because it had worked so well and they enjoyed it so much, but its lifespan is pretty short.
So, not quite what we were expecting from the Orbit Ring Vibe, but it could have been worse… It could have worked and we could have loved it so much to only have it stop working.
I have been wanting to add a butt plug to my sex toy collection for quite a while, but have consistently opted not to take my chances on the multitude of different toys available for your behind. A lot of butt plugs look a bit intimidating when you are browsing through them on the many different websites out there. A picture can only show you so much and even when you’re studying the pictures, you really can’t get a good assessment of a butt plug’s size from merely pictures. That is precisely why whenever I’m in the mood to titillate my behind, I usually opt to use a small regular vibrator. That is, until I became acquainted with the B-Bomb Vibrating Plug.
The B-Bomb Vibrating Plug is a moderately-sized butt plug that is anything but your ordinary plug. What makes it so special and an absolute treat is that it has a small, removable vibrator tucked in the bottom of it, so if you’re in the mood for a standard plug you can remove the vibrator and use it as you would any other, and if you want a little kick to your plug, you can slide the mini vibrator into the bottom.
The number one rule to butt play is lube and a close second is relaxation; combined, and you have yourself the makings of a really great and exciting time. At first glance through the packaging of the B-Bomb, I was a little intimidated and a little weary of what it would feel like at first, but after my intimidation melted away and I relaxed myself, it was easy to let the B-Bomb take over and give me some really great stimulation. Granted, at first ease, it did take a little getting used to and it did take a few tries to feel comfortable with its size. But once I was got completely comfortable with it, the B-Bomb really turned out to be the butt plug I have always wanted… and as cliche as it may sound, it was indeed much more than I had anticipated I wanted!
Have you been lusting after sex toys you either are weary about purchasing, fearing that they may not live up to your sexpectations, or just can’t wrap your mind around shelling out the cash to purchase it? Have no fear, Babeland wants to make your dreams come true!
Babeland’s Summer Love Contest has kicked off, and it is super easy to enter for a chance to win a boat load of money to put towards toys you’ve had your eye on!
Here’s how it works!
If you have a website or blog, write a blog post containing a list of Babeland toys you’ve had you’ve had your eye on. Send an email with a link to your post, along with your name and address to here.
Babeland also has another contest underway–the BabeTube contest that takes product reviews to the digital level!
If you have a favorite sex toy and want to spread the word about how great that toy is and why you like it so much (and have the ability to make videos) Babeland wants to hear from you! All you have to do is post your video to YouTube and submit the link to your video to babetube@babeland.com and your submission is immediately eligible a $100 gift card, chosen monthly by Babeland.
Additionally, you may see your video appear on Babeland’s website, YouTube account, and blog!
Check out the video below for additional info and rules:
You can also see a sample product review video here.
Hello Kitty enthusiasts are widespread around the world and now they have one more Hello Kitty-related item to lust after… literally. The Hello Kitty vibrator is oh so cute but offers up a whole world of fun, making it impossible to let sit on your shelf because not only is it cute, it’s also highly functional… Really.
The Hello Kitty vibrator is, in theory, a great toy for beginners because it leaves very little to the imagination; but because I have a wild imagination, I have found that this toy, while in a matter of speaking is a good vibrator, I found that its intensity is just enough to get me very turned on… and that’s about it. It’s able to get me there, but not so much get me over the edge; which is why I have begun to implement this toy as more of an anal stimulation toy, rather than what it’s marketed purpose is.
I had initially thought, when looking at it, that the shaft-like part of the vibrator would be the part to actually vibrate, but the Hello Kitty itself is actually what vibrates, which I found to be a little uncomfortable against my vagina.
This is definitely a must-have for Hello Kitty enthusiasts, but if you’re looking for a great beginner vibrator and you have no fascination with Hello Kitty, there are definitely better on the market.
Because Hello Kitty is seen as more of a cute, kitsch value item, Babeland is running a Hello Kitty photo contest… Bring your Hello Kitty vibrator around the world (or just put it in a picture of somewhere in the world), take a picture, and you can win a $100 gift card for Babeland!
Babeland is running a Valentine’s Day promotion for Valentine’s Day! If you shop in any of their four stores tomorrow, February 13 and/or Saturday, February 14, you will receive 20% off of your purchase. If you’re still stuck for a Valentine’s Day gift or just want to splurge a little (or a lot) on yourself, head on down to your nearest Babeland store and you will find exactly what you’re looking for!
For Babeland store locations, click here. If you need some last-minute gift ideas, have no fear, we’re here to help you out!
The Hitachi Magic Wand is known as “the Cadillac of Vibrators” and for good and obvious reason–The Hitachi cannot be shipped or used outside of North America as it runs on 110 volts of power. The power the Hitachi packs is insane; the first time you use this vibrator, you will know that you have a true blue bedroom companion that will not fail you and your needs.
The Hitachi is perhaps the world’s most famous vibrator but the first time you see its box, you’ll notice that it is also used as a straightforward massager. It has a soft flexible head and does an excellent job of massaging sore muscles. If you’ve seen Sex and the City you may remember that not made the Rabbit Habit famous, dedicating an entire episode to the sex toy, but they also featured the Hitachi Magic Wand poking fun at the fact that it is also sold as a neck massager, ending with Samantha selling the women in the store different “massagers” based on how well they perform in the bedroom.
The Hitachi is probably the most powerful vibrator you can buy; so powerful in fact that I have found it more comfortable to use over a towel because if you use it for too long it does have the ability to be too powerful and wind up hurting you. It is also quite loud, so if you’re trying to masturbate while still living with your parents, I wouldn’t advise using the Hitachi while they or a roommate or anyone else you don’t want to know you’re masturbating are in the vicinity.
The Hitachi also has a few attachments made specially to fit over the soft flexible head such as the Off With Your Head, Deluxe G-Spotter and the Gee Whiz. And if you’re really looking to get off quick, check out the Get Off Quick Kit which includes the Hitachi Magic Wand, the Deluxe Gee-Spotter, the minty Flower Balm that will lead to some of the best sensations you can have. The kit also includes Babeland Toy Cleaner and Entice Lubette.
I absolutely love my Hitachi; it has never failed me and has become the vibrator I turn to most often. My boyfriend on the other hand, loves the Hitachi for its muscle massaging roots. Whether you need something to get you off quick or get the kinks out of your neck, back, or even your legs, the Hitachi Magic Wand is what you need.
The Maven Sleeve is very much like the abundantly famous Fleshlight, or so I thought when I saw it and read its description.
I gave the Maven Sleeve to my boyfriend as a gift, since it has been compared to the Fleshlight and I know it couldn’t get so famous for nothing. However, with just one use, I was told that the Maven Sleeve didn’t come in as a very strong second.
I found several reviews for the item and the positive reviews warn to use the toy correctly, so I was sure to tell my boyfriend how to use it, which he did and still did not have a positive experience with it. Although it is obviously not the same experience that all men who use this item have, you can’t feel very much with the Maven Sleeve, even though the inside of the toy is ribbed and lined with nubs.
The Maven Sleeve is one of the Babeland All Stars, so while the experience my boyfriend had with it and since it has a good amount of positive reviews, the Maven Sleeve is a good fit for some, but not for all.
I have been wanting to add a butt plug to my 
The B-Bomb Vibrating Plug is a moderately-sized butt plug that is anything but your ordinary plug. What makes it so special and an absolute treat is that it has a small, removable vibrator tucked in the bottom of it, so if you’re in the mood for a standard plug you can remove the vibrator and use it as you would any other, and if you want a little kick to your plug, you can slide the mini vibrator into the bottom.
Have you been lusting after sex toys you either are weary about purchasing, fearing that they may not live up to your sexpectations, or just can’t wrap your mind around shelling out the cash to purchase it? Have no fear, 
Hello Kitty enthusiasts are widespread around the world and now they have one more Hello Kitty-related item to lust after… literally. The 
Babeland is running a Valentine’s Day promotion for Valentine’s Day! If you shop in any of their 
The Maven Sleeve is very much like the abundantly famous 
