A while back I won the Pure Wand from Babeland, and I was so super excited to receive it! I am a squirter, but I've only made myself squirt with a toy twice, and I had heard that the Pure Wand was excellent for that. I had read rave reviews on the Pure Wand from many different reviewers, and this one had been on my wishlist for a long while.
The Pure Wand arrived with the loveliest storage box that any of the toys I've had yet have come in. It is sturdy, and perfect for gift-giving. I suppose that in order to hold a three pound toy, you'd need something this sturdy. That's right, the toy is a whopping three pounds! It is very heavy and very solid.
Giving the toy a couple of test runs, I will say that it felt really great. I love to use the larger end vaginally, though, because of the curve of the toy you could also use the toy for anal play or p-spot hunting. The overall length of the Pure Wand is 11", but remember, the toy is curved, so you do lose a bit of depth because of that. The wand is very smooth with absolutely no seams on it. Many women will find that their own natural moisture is more than enough with this toy, but if you'd like to add a lubricant you may use any type out there, they will all work great with stainless steel.
Once I inserted the toy, I found that it was really easy to use. The bulb on the end somehow finds my g-spot perfectly every time, and I loved it. The toy is very heavy though, so you'll be able to feel even the slightest movements you make. You can use the toy for thrusting, but be careful, there is no give to the toy and you could bruise your cervix. I did find thrusting to be a bit awkward though. I'm a big fan of having my cervix pounded, and I found that due to the heavy nature of the toy, it was difficult to keep the thrusting motion up for very long. I will say that my wrists have been injured multiple times, and they are weakened as a result. If you're the type of person who has very strong wrists, this may not be a big problem for you. If you have carpal tunnel, or another wrist condition which weakens your wrists you might want to think about a lighter toy.
Did I wind up squirting with the Pure Wand? No, but for me, that didn't detract from the experience. I think that if you're buying this toy expecting to squirt, then you might be in for a let down. For some women it works, and for some it doesn't. If you're looking for a toy which has some weight to it, which isn't likely to break.. Ever. Or, is non-porous, sharable, and boilable.. Then this would definitely be your toy. It all depends on what you want. For me? This is a five paw toy. I love it, and will continue to use it over and over.
Jim O is an interesting little piece of silicone. I won it from a contest that they were having over at EdenCafe. As an aside, did you know that EdenCafe has a contest each week which you can enter for free to win cool stuff? Well, you can, and that is how Jim O found his way into my collection.
Why did I enter? Well, I'm not entirely sure. At the time I was really excited about how this was a limited edition item, how it was kind of cute to look at, and I thought that at the very least Jim O would be a cool addition to our coffee table. Plus, Master thought it looked awesome. The dildo itself is designed by the controversial Boris Hoppek, and we thought it'd be a cool conversation piece to add to the living room.
The Box Jim O Comes In, Opened
Upon arrival, I was a bit let down. The toy retails for about $135, which is a lot of money to me. True, I didn't pay for this as I won it, but if I had I would not be pleased at what arrived. Jim O arrived absolutely filthy in his box. The toy was covered in dust and lint, and felt gritty to the touch. I understand that as a silicone toy, this will/would attract lint, but when something brand new arrives like that, it was a bit of a turn off to me. The toy also came with a button (which I eagerly attached to my messenger bag!), a sample of toyfluid, and a booklet containing some cool art. I liked that a lot. I was also struck off the bat with how small Jim O was. On the one hand, I understand that in order to be insertable the toy would need to be a certain size, but for the price you pay, he seems really tiny.
Who or what is Jim O? Well, that's up to you to interpret. Is he transgender? Is she transgender? Is Jim O just a girl with a strap on? Master sees Jim O as the last option, and I see him as a more transgender person. Whatever you choose is fine, so long as you enjoy him.
Art Book
Jim O is available in many colors, and since he is silicone he is body safe and you're free to share him so long as you sterilize him properly first. His face is hand-painted, so I was a bit too nervous to put him in a pot of boiling water, though technically that would be a great way to clean this entirely silicone toy. You can also use a 10% bleach solution, soap and water, or a toy cleaner. Jim O has a whole lot of texture and crevices on him though, so personally I find it easier to keep him clean than to worry about scrubbing him. I wrap him in a latex condom which is lube free. If you use one that has lube on it, double check that the lube is water based. Most lubricated condoms have silicone lube, which is no good for a silicone toy like Jim O. Water based only, please. After I am through playing with him, I just unroll the condom and run him under soap and water to be completely sure he's clean.
As an art piece, he serves his purpose. He is cute, fun to look at, and comes in many colors to match your decor. I'm packing him in my luggage, so he can be the first thing we decorate our new apartment with in a couple of days.
The Pin That Comes With Jim O
Some stats on Jim O. He measures 6.5" tall, from knees to the top of his head. Including the legs, he's a total of 9" long. Bear in mind though that the legs are bent at a 90" angle, and are more of a handle when it comes to playtime. Jim O's head is wide and bumpy as you can see in my pictures. It has a circumference of 5.75". This is the widest part of the toy, and he definitely has varied widths going down from his head to his knees. He also has two types of silicone, both matte (the body of the toy), and shiny (the hair). The matte part of the silicone causes some drag, so you might be more comfortable using a bit of lube to get him comfortably in.
If you plan to use Jim O as a sex toy, you'll need to keep a couple of things in mind. For one, he is for people who enjoy lots and lots of texture only. And, for two, even if you enjoy lots of texture, this might not be much of a thrusting toy for you. I found that vaginally, the head was painful to insert, but once I got him in, he felt wonderful. I didn't like to move him around too much though because of all the texture. He'd be just a bit too rough for me with his very firm silicone. If you like it more rough internally, you might love Jim O.
Jim O From The Front
For the advanced anal player, you could definitely find something to like about Jim O. His legs will keep him safely anchored outside the anus (if you manage to insert him that deeply), and he will be a fun textured ride for you. For me, he was a bit too large for me to attempt in my backdoor. I hope to try him there when I build up a bit more experience back there, though.
Was I able to achieve an orgasm with Jim O? Yes. Was it a good, hard orgasm that made me feel a bit jelly-like afterwards? Yes. Do I recommend you buy him? Yes, and no.
From The Back
Jim O is a cool toy. He has lots of cool features, and he's a limited edition. If you want a piece of art that also makes for a discreet sex toy, then I recommend you buy this. If you're someone who just wants a silicone sex toy, then really, there are a lot more sex toys out there that are less expensive and will do the same thing Jim O will do. I think that most people will want to plunk down the money for him if they're into the art and limited edition aspects of him. He just doesn't do anything that my less expensive silicone toys don't already do - aside from acting as art.
I like you a lot, Jim O - but I definitely don't think you're for everyone. I'm giving you four paws, because while you rock my world, I don't think you will rock everyone's.Please use the code G5U at checkout to save 15% on anyEdenFantasys order!
Since I love silicone dildos, and I also have a love for toys that look a little different, I have to admit, the Dotted Delight caught my eye. For one, it's larger than most of my other toys, and for two, it almost looks like an octopus leg.
Dotted Delightful!
The Dotted Delight is a bit on the larger side of toys. It is 7" long, and 1.5" in girth. While that might not seem like an intermediate to advanced toy, consider the fact that the toy does not have much give to it. This is quite a solid silicone, and the dildo itself is a beautiful rich color. It is darker than it shows on the GoodVibes website, but a smidgeon lighter than it shows in my crummy picture.
To get the boring cleaning bits of the review out of the way, clean this as you would any other silicone toy. Bear in mind though, that the dildo comes with two removable bullet vibes which can't be boiled as a normal silicone dildo could be. They appear to be made of ABS plastic, but I'm not 100% sure, so I would recommend not sharing these with a friend (the website does not say what they're made from). You should be able to use a 10% bleach solution, or soap and water just fine with it though.
Upon arrival of my dildo, Master himself was excited to see it! He picked it up, remarking about how he couldn't wait to stuff it inside me. In fact, he was so excited he picked up the bullet vibes too, and proceeded to jam them in the holes in the bottom of the dildo. Then, it took us about ten minutes to wrestle them out again, with me grumbling about how you never are supposed to jam a bullet vibe into a silicone toy like that. I've had this happen with other toys, and the best approach is to either put a condom on the bullet, or to put a tiny drop of lube inside the silicone part of the toy to make sure you can wiggle the vibes free when the time comes. Don't forget to only use water based lubes with this toy.
If you are an advanced anal player, you'll probably really like this toy. It'll be a fun challence, and the curve should hit the P-spot in male players. Personally, I'm not yet the anal guru I'd like to be, so this toy hasn't gone near my bum.
Vaginally though, I love this toy. It is filling, and I require extra lube to get it in due to the matte texture of the silicone which has a bit of drag to it. The curve of the toy was absolutely wonderful though, hitting my g-spot and gently stimulating it. I have to say I really loved the bumps too. Normally, texture is a hit or miss thing with me, but I really loved the it on this toy. We would put the toy inside me, and gently rock it towards and away from my clit. The bumps rubbed against my clit and felt amazing without ever feeling "rough" or uncomfortable at all.
I really loved this toy, and am happy to give it five paws:Thank you so much, GoodVibes, For allowing me the chance to try out this toy in exchange for an honest and fair review.
Written by redvinylkitty
on October 25, 2011 at 2:04 pm
A couple of months ago I entered a contest and won the Rainbow Amor Dildo. While I definitely do not review each toy I receive from contests or purchase on my own, the rainbow Amor was too cute to not show you all.
What you have here is a modestly sized dildo. It is 5.5" long, and 1.5" in width. This toy would be wonderful for a beginner to toys, or maybe someone who is working their way up in toys for anal play. The entire thing is made from solid silicone, and it is gorgeous to behold. Hand poured, each color of the rainbow is brightly displayed and there are no seams or anything of the sort in the toy. The toy simply has the colors built right in!
Since the toy is silicone, you can use this with a partner (if you clean it properly), and it will last you a long time. All you need to do is bleach it, boil it for a minimum of three minutes, put it in the top rack of your dishwasher without soap, use a toy cleaner, or use soap and water if need be. Just make sure that you use ONLY water based lubricants with the Rainbow Amor, as you don't want the surface of your toy to degrade.
Rainbow Amor Dildo
I found the Rainbow Amor to be perfect for lots of different things, and found one surprisingly different way to enjoy it. One night, while Master and me were playing, he decided to use the Rainbow Amor. He blindfolded and gagged me, and after some choice impact play, proceeded to enter me with the Rainbow Amor (Who I named Petry)! Petry not only felt great inside, but due to his small size, I found that I actually enjoyed him more with the curve facing downwards. I don't normally like toys like that inside me, but when we were done playing, Master informed me that I reacted a lot better to Petry when he put him in me like that.
Vaginally, this is a great toy. The silicone is matte, so you may need a tiny bit of lube to get it in. It is also very firm to the touch, so despite the smallish size, he still feels wonderful in me. Squeezing the toy with my fingers, the silicone depressed a little bit, but not too much. The head of the toy is slightly pronounced, and because of this, I found that I enjoyed it a lot with my Liberator Pulse.
I also enjoy Petry in my ass. For me, this toy verges on the large side for me, and I definitely have to very generously lube it up to get it inside. I take my time and go very slow, as the silicone provides a little bit of drag. All in all though, I find it to be a very filling and satisfying toy, even if I'm not advanced at anal yet.
While the toy is definitely harness compatible, I have not tried it this way yet. I do not have a partner who is into pegging, but the base of the toy is well built and I am sure this would be a great choice for a beginner to pegging. Any harness use should be fine too. Don't limit yourself to pegging, my any means.
The last thing which I noticed about this toy, is that for me, the base of the toy functions as a suction cup, though it isn't meant to. It sticks well to any surface that is smooth and slick. I've managed to stick it to my wooden table (which has a glossy sheen to it), the refrigerator (admittedly, just to see if it could, I haven't used it like this yet), and of course it sticks well in the shower too. I do love toys with a suction cup base. Sometimes I get silly and when I am done thoroughly cleaning it, I stick it to my mirror instead of putting it away in a drawer. Though, I would not recommend that if you have room mates.
Truly, this is a fun toy to keep on your shelf, and an even more fun toy to use! I highly recommend it to all and am giving it five paws:If you'd like one of your own, remember, it is a Babeland.com exclusive! You can't get it anywhere else! This toy was not given to me in exchange for a review. Rather, it is a part of my personal collection, but I chose to review it anyway.
Written by redvinylkitty
on September 3, 2011 at 12:01 am
