The LELO GiGi from VibeReview

LELO is one of the few, cherished high-end sex toy manufacturers that lovers of excellent toys ooh and ahh over. I was sold on LELO when I tried out the Nea and was excited to try the Gigi, their insertable g-spot vibrator.

Right off the bat, I’ll admit that LELO toys come with a steep pricetag. But, what do you get for that price? A product that is more than worth it, I’d say. The Gigi is rechargeable and runs for several hours on a single charge. It has multiple speeds and functions from a soft flutter to a pulsating wave. The sensations available surpass those of an ordinary vibrator. Additionally, the Gigi is made of fantastic, body-friendly materials like silicone.

I found the controls on the Gigi to be ergonomically placed and easy to use even in the heat of the moment. The shape of the toy really hits the spot for me. I’ve tried some more intense g-spot vibes and they have their place in my life, but the Gigi is great for a slow, langorous buildup to an intense release.

I also found that the shape and the handle make the Gigi great little wand for applying clit stimulation to a partner. I recently found myself in the delicious position of pressing the Gigi against Ariel’s clit while Jay was inside her and she rode him on top. The handle is good about supressing some of the vibrations so you can focus on the nice feelings the head is providing instead of considering if your hand is about to go numb.

The Gigi is an impeccably designed creation that I am thrilled to have in my toybox. It is one of the ones that I grab without hesitation when packing a weekend bag. I delight in seeing the eyes of a new partner light up when I show them this lovely and functional toy.

Trying Universal Lube for the first time was a terrifying experience. I wasn’t worried about what it might do to my body. I basically trusted that VibeReview would never send me anything dangerous and that it would be a passable lube. But I was scared to death about what it might do to my silicone toys.

Traditional wisdom dictates that you do not use silicone lubes with silicone sex toys. The fact that they are made of similar materials triggers a reaction and can allow the lube to break down the materials in your precious silicone toys. So, even though silicone lubes can be awesome and a lot of people prefer them, most of us keep water-based lubes around for sex toy use.

But, Universal Lube is different. The name really says it all. It is a silicone lube that is designed to be safe with sex toys. I was a bit scared the first time I squirted it onto one of my favorite silicone dongs but I am happy to report that the toy came out unscathed.

Now that we’ve established that it didn’t fuck up my toys, how does it work as a lube? Pretty well, I think. It is thicker than most silicone lubes I’ve tried so that means that it stays in place. In general, this class of lube is more slippery than slick so you feel the lubrication in a more pure sense instead of just wetness. Depending on the situation, I love this because it preserves a lot more of the friction of sex while maintaining a safe and comfortable level of movement and lubrication.

I was also really please that the bottle is a generous size, inviting me to slather on as much as I felt like while I was playing. Many silicone lubes are incredibly pricey so this seemed like a great value.

If you like the feel of silicone lubes but get nervous about using them because they negate the use of your favorite toys, then Universal Lube is a must to try. You’ll find that it may become one of your go-to lubes because it will keep your options open in terms of toy choices and can be easily layered with water-based lubes to create new sensations.

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The first strap-on harness I ever bought was pink and sparkly. It also didn’t fit very well. So, as pretty as it was, I knew I needed a new one. And I knew it had to be gorgeous and femme. I was so lucky to find the Corsette Harness.

The Corsette is a complete package. I was so impressed with the items that came with it in the box. First of all, it features a vibrator pocket and comes with a small bullet vibe complete with batteries. Second, because the Corsette is a lot like a piece of lingerie, it comes with garters to attach your prettiest stockings to. Finally, it is equipped with three different sizes of O-rings so no matter what sort of toy you choose to slide into it, it will work like a charm.

This harness comes in both black and purple and I chose the purple model. The fabric is a beautiful, rich velvet with a wonderful texture. It feels great against my skin and wonderful to the touch. I spent a long time in the mirror evaluating the shape of my ass and the way the straps cut against my curves. At the risk of sounding like a narcissist, I look hot in this thing and I was excited to try it out with a partner.

Actual use will thrusting is the test of any harness and The Corsette stood up like a champ. The straps on it go under the legs as well as around the waist and it can be tightened down and adjusted very intuitively using three different buckles. I find that I’m able to get into it and have it secure and ready to go in a matter of minutes.

I tried it out first with Jay and later the next week with Carmine. Both times I used the lovely Charmer and both times I had a ton of fun! The vibrator pocket lines up perfectly, the harness stayed secure no matter how serious the thrusting got and both gentlemen were enthusiastic about the performance.

Overall, I’m impressed with the look, feel, and performance of this harness. My old one never felt quite sturdy enough to really get down to business with and so I rarely used it. Now, I think I’ll find many more occasions to strap one on and have some fun.

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The South is my adopted home but I don’t always get along with Southerners. Most of my friends here are other Northern transplants, but I know my fair share of people born and bred in the dirty dirty. Ian is one of those people. He has a mild twang in his voice, he is exceedingly polite, and he is a tall drink of water. He is also bisexual, has a very nice cock, and is one kinky bastard.

Jay and I have been fooling around with Ian lately and he has me thinking about how purely joyful and fun sex can be. See, Ian is hilarious, he likes to laugh and he likes to make his partners laugh and the fact that he may be fucking someone is immaterial to him deciding whether or not to tell a joke. In fact, he pointed out that my pussy gets extra tight when I laugh, this all might be very intentional!

The sex we have been having with Ian isn’t sensual, poetic sex. It also isn’t rough, aggressive sex. In short, it isn’t sex blogger sex. But I love laughing in bed, it is the most natural thing in the world for me. (Listeners of Bedroom Radio know that I giggle after most orgasms.) Something that falls by the wayside in erotica is just how hilarious sex is. Just by itself, inherently, it is prone to serious laughs. You have naked people, genitals, bodily fluids, and tricky maneuvering. When God is in the mood for some slapstick comedy, he peers down on everyone fucking. And smiles.

In many ways, Ian is the perfect third for Jay and I. He matches our silly and playful attitudes. I don’t have to affect some fort of sex kitten persona with him. I get to sarcastic, bold, and forthright. I ask for what I want unabashedly with no coy or seductive pretenses.

Last night when Jay filled his hand with lube and spilled most of it on the bed, we all laughed. When Ian pointed out that it looks like snot, we laugh some more. When I slip and nearly hit the floor stepping over the spot where Jay spilled the lube, we all completely lost it. And it is okay. Nothing is missing. The genitals all remain and the adventurous spirit keeps hold. I’ve never believed in the idea that a “moment” can be lost but even if that is true, a moment given over to laughter with friends hardly feels like a sacrifice.

The sweating and grunting? The screaming and whimpering? The pleasure that takes us over? They are important too, and they have their own moments. But they aren’t what make this sexy and fun – I don’t know if they are even the goal.

[Curious about that picture at the top? Well this is what happens when I hand Jay a marker and tell him that he can write on me. We later discovered that I left a stamped impression of fireworks on the bed sheets. What can I say, it was the 4th of July.]

The Lovely Rose is a gorgeous dual-stimulation, rabbit-style vibrator. Made of translucent red material, and carved into floral shapes, it looks like something like a fairy wand that you would give a child to play dress-up with. But, it isn’t, it is designed to put inside your cunt and have a good solid orgasm with.

So, how does the Lovely Rose work? The shaft oscillates and revolves to stimulate the G-spot and approximate shallow thrusting while the smaller rosebud nestles against your clit and vibrates. This is a winning combination and the reason that this style of vibrator has become wildly popular. (Okay, so Sex and the City might have had something to do with it, but folks around these parts resent it when you bring that up, so shhhh.)

The important issue with rabbit-style vibrators isn’t the concept, that is already proven. Rather it is the execution. The Lovely Rose just works. First of all, it doesn’t have a creepy animal face on it anywhere. Those have never been a deal breaker for me but if you give me the choice between a flower design and a dolphin one I’ll take the flower every time. There are other websites you can head to if the dolphin is your choice ;)

Second, the Lovely Rose has a successful shape, the shaft is tapered in. So, I found that my pussy gripped it hard and didn’t let go while the head of the shaft was rotating. This was intense and got even more intense when I came. I found that I was so tight around the toy after an orgasm, that I couldn’t even release it instantly and had to wait a few moments for my muscles to relax. This is not a bad thing.

Overall, this toy is a treat. I find myself reaching for the Lovely Rose regularly and I highly recommend it among the rabbit vibes on the market.