I've known about Ophoria for a while. I've wanted to try their products because they just look so pretty. The Ophoria Pleasure No. 6, which Fascinations sent me to review, definitely doesn't disappoint on that front. I like the soft shade of pink it comes in, and the swirls along the shaft. It almost looks like... a flower. The only thing that bothered me about its appearance was the seam, which isn't terribly conspicuous, but takes away a little from the overall elegant look.

The silicone it's made out of is plush, firm, and lovely to touch. It would be a great addition to my strap-on collection, and would make a nice, standard dildo to warm up to bigger, bumpier or curvier dildos. It even has a suction-cup base, and would be great to use anally since it's on the smaller and firmer side.

Unfortunately? I didn't enjoy using it because of one tiny detail: the bump just underneath the dildo's head. It's as irritating as hell. It doesn't feel sharp or painful, just... like a small, bumpy thing poking my vaginal walls. As I put the dildo inside me, my brow furrowed in mildly discomfited befuddlement. It was enough to distract me from the feeling of the dildo as a whole.

So, honestly, that's all I have to say about that. I don't really know why the bump is there, outside of being an overall design staple in this and some of their other products, like the Beyond No. 3. Maybe the bump feels pleasurable to some people?

Anyway, it's a shame, because in all other respects, the dildo is not earth-shattering, but definitely decent. I ended up giving it to one of my friends who was curious about experimenting with strap-on play, and she was quite happy to receive it.

To sterilize the Pleasure No. 6, you can wash it with 10% bleach solution, put it in the top shelf of the dishwasher with no soap, or boil it for at least 5 minutes. Also, silicone toys are not compatible with silicone lubes.

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So what does the Vamp have in common with Edward Cullen? The Vamp may not be super-strong, watch you while you sleep, protect you from baddies, or want to suck your blood, but it does sparkle under light. And if you toss it in the fridge (or under hot water) it retains that temperature.

When I took the Vamp out of its packaging, I wasn't particularly impressed. It wasn't curved, the sparkles weren't all that evident, and it wasn't a pretty color like most of my dildoes. I guess the sparkles were meant to be more noticeable under light, and at typical room lighting the toy looks more shimmery and pearly, not sparkly per se. I also noticed it was quite girthy, but girth has never been something I particularly cared about. Despite my first impression, though, I very much liked how the Vamp felt when I put it to use. I first used it during a reward masturbation session that Sir granted me, mostly because it seemed like the dildo most similar to Sir's cock; based on the little information I had, anyway. (i.e. Large + girthy.) And despite my first impression, I grew to like how the Vamp filled me, and how the head pushed against my g-spot almost perfectly. The relatively simple and realistic design of the Vamp also made it easier for me to imagine being fucked by Sir; something I don't really do with my other dildoes.

The Vamp is perhaps the only "realistic" dildo I own. It does look pretty realistic, from the pronounced head, to the skin-like creases & veins running along the surface. Like most Tantus dildos, it is very firm and glossy. The Vamp retains temperature pretty well, although not at the same speed or intensity as steel or ceramic. It does retain temperature for quite a while, though - after I took the Vamp out of the fridge and used it during a quick, 10-minute wank session, it still felt cold afterwards.

Like all Tantus dildos, the Vamp is made of silicone, which is body-safe and non-porous, and can be shared after being sterilized. To sterilize it, you can wash it with 10% bleach solution, put it in the top shelf of the dishwasher with no soap, or boil it for at least 5 minutes. Also, silicone toys are not compatible with silicone lubes. The Vamp's base makes the toy useable in a strap-on harness, or for anal play.

I don't have much to say about the Vamp, but it definitely exceeded my expectations. I may not be a fan of Twilight, but I am a fan of the Vamp.

Specs:
- Length: 6.5"
- Width: 1.5" (widest point)
- Price @ Pinkcherry.com: $39.99

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The Vixen Creations Mistress falls very much into the second category. Ever since I saw it in sex toy reviews or sex toy stores, my thought on it was: I must strap that cock on ASAP!

I mean, first of all, look at that lovely, bright shade of turquoise. I've also seen pictures of the Mistress in other alluring colors, such as orange and sparkly-clear, but (un?)fortunately Pinkcherry.com doesn't carry those options. And then there's its minimally realistic appearance, i.e. it has a head and a shaft, but otherwise straddles the line between realistic and non-realistic. And then the name: Mistress. Sexy without being cheesy.

I felt just as strongly that the Mistress belonged on my crotch when I put it to the test. Its slim & modest size made sense on my small body. Also, the first time I watched a queer porno and saw the actress continually palming and fondling her strap-on even when a scene wasn't happening, I didn't get it. When I strapped on the Mistress? I got it. I couldn't stop touching the damn thing. And I really wanted to put it in someone's mouth.

For the purpose of this review, I tried the Mistress out on myself. It was definitely nice - the head bumped against my g-spot - but it was nothing mindblowing. It's quite thin and a little on the short side, so if you're a size queen it probably won't do much for you. The head is not very pronounced. It's also pretty soft and floppy. The modest size made it quite ideal for anal use, but due to the floppiness, thrusting was more difficult and my hand ended up getting tired. I can also see the floppiness making it difficult to strap on and fuck someone with this dildo.

The Mistress has a hole in the base for a bullet vibe. (There's another version of the Mistress available that doesn't have a hole in the base.) The hole is very deep - it extends to the dildo's mid-point. That makes the bottom half of the dildo even floppier. The "depth" of the hole can be useful, though, since you can insert the provided watch bullet all the way in, not with the cap hanging out like most dildoes, and wear it with the bullet in for added stimulation. I felt more vibrations when wearing it than when using it on myself, though. The provided bullet comes with a retrieval cord, but you can also squeeze the middle of the dildo to pop the bullet out. Putting lube on the bullet also makes insertion and retrieval easier.

The Mistress is made of silicone, which is body-safe and non-porous, and can be shared after being sterilized. To sterilize it, you can wash it with 10% bleach solution, put it in the top shelf of the dishwasher with no soap, or boil it for at least 5 minutes. Also, silicone toys are not compatible with silicone lubes. The Mistress also comes in the typical Vixen Creations plastic tube, which can be a nice storage unit.

The Mistress may not be everyone's cup of tea, but despite its drawbacks, I really like it as a strap-on dildo.

Specs:
- Length: 6 3/4"
- Width: 1 1/4" (at widest)
- Price @ Pinkcherry.com: $49.99

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Ah, the Pure Wand. The Holy Grail of g-spot toys. Sexbloggers far and wide have heralded it's magical, squirt-worthy properties. The many reviews that have already been written probably already adequately describe just how wonderful the Pure Wand is; nevertheless, I'm adding my perspective to the mix, hoping that it will enlighten at least a handful of people.

When Tickle offered to send me a Pure Wand to review, I actually cheered. I got it in the mail, hurriedly took it out of the package, and opened the trademark, elegant njoy black box with pink satin lining.

The Pure Wand was intimidating. It's not enormous or anything like that, but c'mon. It's 1.5lbs of steel. My first thought: you could probably kill someone if you clobbered them with it. My second: that hard, unyielding, heavy thing was meant for my pussy? The third: hmm, shiny steel is pretty sexy.

So it was intimidating, but in a very sexy sort of way.

For a while, I did nothing but open the box and take it out, admiring and feeling the weight. I have to admit, after hearing about the Pure Wand making women squirt, I worried a little about whether the Pure Wand would "work" on me or not. What if it didn't?

Anyway, I finally got around to trying it out. I put down a towel, just in case. I dabbed on a few drops of lube - I didn't need much with its smooth surface - and went to town.

The end with the small "ball" made for a good warm-up. It tickled, teased and tantalized my g-spot until my wrists began to ache. The large-ball-end was pretty heavy, and thrusting while holding that end for an extended amount of time is tiring.

I switched to the large-ball end. I thought it would be difficult for me to get it inside me, since I typically prefer small toys, but it slid in easily. And pressed against my g-spot firmly and insistently.

It was at this point that I experienced a strange sensation: I was overwhelmed with pleasure, but also felt like I needed to pee. I continued to thrust, but I was so distracted by the need-to-pee sensation that I knew there was no way I was going to come like that. So I copped out, held the Pure Wand still, and got myself off by rubbing my clit instead.

A quick Twit and Google search later revealed that the needing-to-pee sensation was a typical precursor to squirting. I'd have to get over the weirdness of it first, though. It's not that I worry about peeing by accident, but I just associate needing to pee with, well, the toilet. Which I don't find sexy at all.

Doesn't it make you horny just looking at it?

For some reason, the first time was the only time I felt the peeing-sensation with the Pure Wand. So, the Pure Wand didn't get me to squirt (it hasn't yet, anyway), but that hardly matters, because it feels so damn good. After the first long wank session, I've gotten off with the Pure Wand in under five minutes almost every time, unless I make a conscious effort to hold out. I love the firm pressure against my gspot. I love the weight of it in my hand. I love pulling it out of me and feeling how hot it is after warming up to match my body temperature. I love how cool and sudden it feels slipping inside me. I love the physical and psychological thrill of having steel inside me.

The Pure Wand is the only toy that has made me moan aloud while jacking off. And every time I was trying out the Pure Wand, my Twitter feed was literally a flutter with <3s; just ask my Tweeps.

It also works very well as an anal toy. I wasn't ready for the large-ball end, but the small-ball end feels great.

The Pure Wand does come with a bit of a learning curve (ahaha...), since its shape is quite unlike most dildos out there. I use the same kind of gentle rocking motion that I used with the Lelo Ella, instead of thrusting hard and fast, or trying to thrust with the curve of the dildo, which I did the first time I used it, but which served no purpose except to tire me out even faster.

Oh, also, since the Pure Wand is steel, i.e. nonporous, you can share it. Make sure to sterilize it via boiling, bleaching (with 10% solution) or dishwashing (top shelf, no soap) before sharing. Sterilize it as well if you've used it anally but want to use it vaginally the next time. Germs + vag = no.

So... the Pure Wand: it didn't make me squirt, but it does make me moan. And I fucking love it.

Specs:
- Type: Dildo
- Length: 8"
- Insertable Length: 7"
- Circumference: 5"
- Diameter: 1 1/2"
- Weight: 1.51lbs
- Material: Steel
- Price @ Tickle: $110

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Five out of five hearts!

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Ella looks just as elegant and discreet as any of Lelo's other "pleasure objects." I don't dislike the way penises look, so I don't specifically want my dildos to look as un-penis-like as possible. My typical preference in dildos is in between realistic and abstract. However, I definitely appreciate the discreet beauty of Ella. It doesn't look like a dildo at all, and I'm confident that I can leave it lying around my room without my friends noticing it and making comments. With the Ella, you get the typical excellent Lelo treatment: Ella comes in a sleek black box, with an instruction booklet, one year warranty, and satin storage pouch.

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Ella is made out of hard silicone. The toy really doesn't have any give at all, except at the neck. I don't really recommend bending it too much because of how thin the neck is. The silicone material is finished off with Lelo's typical velvet matte, which feels great to touch. Before I jack off with Ella I always find myself fondling and caressing it just because the material feels so nice. Also, like other silicone toys, Ella is non-porous, pththalate-free, and can be shared. Just make sure to sterilize it with a 10% bleach solution, boil it, or throw it in the dishwasher (top drawer, no soap) before sharing.

Both ends of the dildo can be used: the G-spot end, that looks exactly like that of the Lelo Gigi, and the pointy end. I did not much like the pointy end. Why? Because just by looking at it, I completely expected that it would feel like my vagina was getting poked. And that's exactly what it felt like. That end of the toy does have a nice curve to it, and feels quite filling and pleasant, but that point coupled with the hard silicone is just uncomfortable. Also, there are two tiny LELO insignias stamped onto either side of this end. Lube can easily get stuck there, which makes cleaning a little difficult. (I'd recommend using n old toothbrush.) This end makes for a nice handle, though. Well, except for when I try to grab onto it with lube-y hands. The smooth surface makes it extremely slippery when it's lubed up.

The G-spot end was what I was most excited to try. Gigi was the toy that lead me to find and play with my G-spot for the first time, and actually have a G-spot orgasm (that I was aware of, anyway). I had high hopes that Ella would grace me with the same result. Like with the Gigi, I had to do some initial maneuvering in order to hit my G-spot. I typically push dildos inside me up to a certain depth, because that's what feels the most comfortable. However, using the Gigi or Ella requires me to push just that little bit more. After that, however, Ella zeroes in on my G-spot perfectly. I'd been reading that there was a bit of a learning curve with Ella, and I found that to be true too. Its sharp curve catches on my public bone a little bit if I thrust hard and deep like I usually do, so I had to thrust shallowly, or use a sort of rocking motion, so that I was lightly pummeling my G-spot with the head of the toy. Once I figured out how to use it, though, I happily jacked off with Ella until I felt the familiar sensation of a G-spot orgasm washing over me; spreading over my body from deep within my cunt.

I don't think it's a toy for everyone, though. For one thing, it's a bit on the small side. The shape is perfect for G-spotting, but I would almost prefer if the toy was a little thicker, just so that I could have more to clench around. And if you're a size queen, the Ella probably wouldn't be enough for you.

But Ella passed my test, alright. This toy makes me want to stretch out my wank session and really enjoy every minute of it.

Specs:
- Type: Dildo
- Size: 7" x 1-1.5" at widest point
- Material: Silicone
- Color @ Babeland.com: Deep Rose
- Colors @ Lelo.com: White, Black, Deep Rose
- Price @ Babeland.com: $44

4 out of 5 hearts!

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The Tantus Curve is the first Tantus dildo made with a wider base, designed for a better fit in a harness. Ever since I heard about it, I've been hankering to try it. Luckily for me, TabuToys sent me one to review

For those who don't know -

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Tantus products are hand made from a premium silicone blend (not compatible with silicone lube, and don't store it next to other silicone toys), which is phthalate-free, bleachable, boilable and dishwasher-safe (if you're not planning on sharing, simple soap and water will do), and pretty much super sweet.

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It's a very comfortable size - 6" insertable and not overwhelmingly thick - and quite firm with some give, i.e. not floppy. The surface is a soft matte v.s. sleek and glossy. It also has a fairly pronounced head, and slight ridges.

Used vaginally, its curve does hit my G-spot, but not as spot-on as other Tantus G-spotting toys I have (the Acute and the Techno), and I had to thrust really hard with it - pretty much pound myself with it - in order to feel the most sensation. Though, I have been told by J that my G-spot is very "deep" which might have something to do with it. The ridges are subtle - not as intense as the Echo, for instance - but their presence is definitely noticeable and pleasant. I also tried using the Curve anally, but it was slightly too thick for me, so I ended up getting sore and stopping :/ The only dildo I actually use anally on a frequent basis is the Acute, which is quite tiny (5" length, 1.25" diameter). I can see the Curve being an excellent step-up from the Acute, once my butt is ready for it.

Okay, now that I've finally written as much as I can - the rest of the review is on video. I have terrible performance anxiety (yes, even if I'm not showing my face in the review) so I've only ever done one before, but the Curve needs a video review. It's just that great.

Go watch to see my awesome harness demo and to find out why the Curve almost replaces the Acute as my favorite/go-to dildo. Almost.

...I tried the "pull test" (as patented by Backseat Boohoo), and it stood up tremendously. No matter how much I yanked, the Curve stayed put. As a good strapped-on dildo should.

(The base also lets you stand the Curve up on a flat surface )

I adore the new base. I hope that Tantus makes all the rest of its products (or, well, a good number of them at least) with this base. The only reason the Curve isn't #1 on my list is that I can't use it anally (yet). Otherwise, I absolutely love it.

Specs:

- Length: 7"
- Insertable length: 6"
- Diameter: 1 3/8"
- Material: Silicone
- Color @ TabuToys: Light purple
- Colors @ Tantus: Light purple, midnight purple, black
- Price @ TabuToys: $59.00

Five out of five hearts!

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* A couple things I forgot to mention: it's designed by women, for women, specifically to fit the contours of the female body, which is full of win; but men can (supposedly?) use it by inserting the bulb anally for some hot double-penetration action, or if you... can't get it up, I guess? The bulb also doubles up as a nice handle.

This was my first video review so I sound really monotonous! But I do like the Feeldoe a lot, the head and the slight curve feel great

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Addendum [06/21/09] :

So I'm visiting the Actor right now and it's making for a lot of fun, wonderfulness and sexytimes. We finally got to using the Feeldoe together! Obviously using the Feeldoe with someone else was much different from using it alone. I'll talk about the Actor's experience with it first and then move on to my own perspective.

The Actor regularly has anal sex and is pretty experienced. He found the size of the shaft to be fine, but he didn't like how it was angled slightly upwards. The vibrations were pleasant, but not really a big deal. The biggest problem with the Feeldoe's shaft was its head - or lack thereof. I never really noticed before the Actor pointed it out, but the head of the Feeldoe is quite small/narrow compared to the head of a penis. When I used the Feeldoe vaginally on myself, that was actually a bit of a plus. With other dildos I've used, the feeling of the bulbous head popping in has always been intense - sometimes in an awesome, pleasurable way, but at other times uncomfortably so. It's definitely a plus to have a dildo in my arsenal that has less of a head, since sometimes I'm in the mood for a dildo that smoothly slides into me. While I was fucking the Actor with it, however, the lack of a head was irritating because the dildo kept sliding out of him. Since I obviously couldn't feel how far I was pulling out while thrusting, feeling the "catch" of a head when I was about to pull out would have been really useful.

For me, the Feeldoe was both an improvement on your typical strapon harness + dildo, as well as a regression. The "straplessness" of the Feeldoe generally worked quite well: the bulb didn't fall out during sex, and the strapon didn't get jostled out of place at all. However, using the Feeldoe made thrusting a lot more difficult, and I found that using a harness gave me a lot more control. Using a harness also meant that the ridges were pressed up against my clit at least 80% of the time, when without a harness the ridges were hardly pressed close to my body at all. Having the ridges against my clit was a huge plus because I could feel the vibrations. Vibrations against my clit while thrusting into someone is a pretty addicting feeling, let me tell you. The bulb, on the other hand, I pretty much forgot was there; it didn't really add or take away from the experience.

So, overall, I'd say the Feeldoe isn't mindblowing, but as a strapless-strapon it works pretty well and I'm glad that I own it purely because of the dual-stimulation function. It doesn't feel like "my" cock when I wear it though, so generally I'll prbably eschew the Feeldoe for more traditional strapons and get off in other ways

4/5 stars.

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