Thank you, Adam Levine.
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March 20th, 2013
Minna Ola
March 19th, 2013
It isn’t so often that I lust over a toy like I did with Minna Ola. It just seemed so new and interesting. Sure, I’ve tried plenty of G-spot vibes, but I haven’t had one that let me customize my pleasure the way that Minna Ola does. So I spent my own money, er gift cards, on it. I don’t do that frequently.
And then I promptly started to hate it. I don’t know, maybe “hate” is a strong word, but I don’t like it very much. I guess I just don’t like toys that require quite so much thought and effort. Ugh. Let me explain.
Instead of a vibrator that you simply turn on, this one has a power button. Then, you have to squeeze a portion of the handle to turn on and increase the vibrations. Minna calls this the “soft spot,” and it’s actually soft to the touch.It uses air to inflate and deflate, which means it might deflate when you change elevations. Charging it will fix this.
A light squeeze turns on light vibrations. You have to squeeze it all the way to turn it up. This means you can create any sensation that you’d like, but I really don’t like this. I just want steady vibrations. I’m not much for escalation or pulsation, which I’ve mentioned before.
So, you can hold it steady on high, but this really hurts my fingers after some time. I don’t think that people with arthritis will like Minna Ola for exactly this reason. There’s a feature that allows you to record and repeat settings. This has a lot of potential, but you can only record one. Unfortunately, you’ll have to either be happy with that or simply record “over” it every time you want something different.
The setup also means there’s nothing besides steady vibrations if you don’t create them. You can see why I don’t like all the effort this requires. And the vibrations? While moderate in strength and depth really aren’t as impressive as I’d like with a toy.
However, there is one thing that I like about Minna Ola. Because of the part you squeeze, the hand bends up and toward you when the shaft is against your G-spot. I love this. It makes controlling it much easier than it’s ever been for me before. I wish all vibrators were like this.
Speaking of the shaft, it has an ever-so-slight G-spot curve, but it’s not extreme. I found Minna could hit the spot, but it’s not going to work for everyone. The rounded tip also works for clitoral stimulation, but it’s not as strong as I’d like for external use.
There’s a light seam along the side, but I didn’t feel it. Otherwise, it’s silky smooth and doesn’t require a lot of lube for insertion. At 1.25″ in diameter, the oblong shape of Minna Ola actually felt a little small to me. You can insert 5.5″, which is pretty ideal for me.
All of this came with a storage bag and charger in an awkward cardboard tube, much like those you’d use for posters. It’s different, but that doesn’t make me love it. You can reuse it, but it’s much bigger than the toy. There’s a lot of wasted space and material. While you could use it for storage, I would prefer not to for this very reason. Plus, shipping boxes must be that much larger because of the tube package.
Okay, but who will like the Minna Ola?
If you want customization and absolute control, I can see you liking it. If you don’t need extreme vibrations, give it a try. If you like experimenting and want something new, you might like it better than I did. Plus, Minna Ola is made of silicone and uses magnetic charging, so it’s waterproof. The smaller size means size queens won’t like this, but many people want high-quality toys that aren’t huge.
But the high price means that I’d hesitate recommending Minna Ola to anyone who doesn’t meet all of those requirements.
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Maia Toys Giveaway
March 13th, 2013
Who doesn’t love a new sex toy company? If you’ve read anything that I post here, then you know I like new things. I like new ideas and companies and I things different. Maia Toys is not only a new company, but it’s one that has bright yellow vibrators and kegel balls, and I think this is worth noting even though I hate yellow. I just know how much you guys like different, and I’m totally cool with that.
Also, who doesn’t love a new company that’s willing to work with bloggers and will send you an entire box crammed to the gills with said vibrators and dildos? Welp. I love that. Maybe you won’t. Especially if your in laws open the box. This was not an issue for me, of course.
There’s a few other things that I like about this company:
- They make silicone items
- Their designs have clean lines
- Teal!
- Maia Toys offers a 90-day warranty
The current lineup has a handful of kegel balls, dildos and vibrators. I want sent the single G-spot vibrator, the vibrator kegel balls and the twisty dildo. To be honest, the naming confuses me a bit because Maia Toys uses names for the colors such as “porpora” for purple. The site describe items by type, but the package uses a number code like D3 for the silicone dildo. Still, I enjoy the designs.
What does this mean for you, dear reader? Only good things. This entire post is leading up to your very own chance to win not one but two items from Maia Toys. I have in my possession two toys to ship out: the vibrating kegel balls and the G-spot vibrator, both in bright freakin’ yellow. Now, the vibrator is pretty straight up, but the kegel balls are something a little new. It’s an exerciser with inner balls and a motor, which makes the whole thing a little different and more stimulating than your generic vag balls. It’s not for everyone, but you won’t be out anything if you win this giveaway because it’s free.
To enter this giveaway, please use the PromoSimple form below. The giveaway is open the US and Canadian residents as I am personally shipping this. All entrants must type in address, which I will only even look at if you win. I won’t share any personal information. If you’d like the form to remember your information, log in with your email address.
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Giveaway ends April 14.
Good luck!
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It’s Raining Men
March 11th, 2013
The number of guys who have stepped up to tell me that they do/have liked or want to fuck me is ridiculous. I’ve never felt this surrounded by men before, and it’s flattering. It’s also frustrating. Almost all of these people are those who I’d pursue romantic or sexual interactions enough to see where they go.. if everyone could somehow just wait in line. I can’t ask that of anyone, of course, but I’m worried that if I pursue one person, they will be the wrong one, and the right will slip away because I was too busy. This is a little paranoid, of course, but that’s how I roll.
The problem is, I need to either do or don’t with the bartender, which is what I shall call the friend from this post. I want there it to be do — sexually and emotionally. At some point, I became ready to commit to him without realizing it. I literally woke up one day not wanting to wait any longer, but he wants to take things slowly. This is incredibly flattering because he doesn’t take things slowly. He wants to explore and see. I think he wants to play it safe to prevent hurting me. I respect this. It’s touching. It’s just not getting me sex or cuddles in nearly the quantity that I’d like.
In the meantime, I’m trying not to be clingy because I can feel myself moving in that direction, and I’m almost regretful that so many other opportunities seemed to have present themselves. Surely some of those nice and interesting guys would volunteer for cuddles and sex at my request. It’s not that I don’t like him or even like him enough, but I definitely know he’s a risk and these “safe” prospects make me doubt myself.
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Gyrating Sensations Gyrating Hummer
March 8th, 2013
I’ve come down with an awful cold, so this one’s going to be a quick one.
The gyrating hummer is not the type of vibe I’d pick for myself. You see, it’s weird shaped. I mean, I’m not into spoon/scoop shaped toys, and I don’t get the point of the little pokey dimple on the back. Whenever I look at this toy from the side, all I can imagine is a Shyguy — and not in the good way! Plus, for a toy that I wouldn’t want to insert, it just seems a little long for external use. It seems reasonable that CEN could save some time and materials by making this vibrator a little shorter. It doesn’t need to be longer than six inches. Then again, I just don’t get this whole “clit huggers” thing. Can someone please fill me in? Or not. I don’t really care. At least it doesn’t use AAA batteries.
So here’s some things that work in this toy’s favor:
- It’s available in bright freakin’ green
- The 2 AAs provide some surprisingly deep vibrations
- It’s easy to use
- The plastic cote is silky smooth and feels good to the touch
- It has multiple modes
- The pulsations are impressive
- It’s water resistant with an O-ring around the battery pack
Really, I expected this to be a buzzy little thing, but the vibrations are impressively deep. They’re not the strongest ever, but I was taken aback. It makes me wish that I liked the shape better, but I just don’t. I don’t want to cup or surround my clit. I want firm pressure, which this toy just cannot provide.
But there’s plenty of things that suck about this toy:
- The shape is just plain weird
- You have to press the button for several loonnng seconds before it turns off
- It rattles and is louder than I’d like
- It uses one of those quarter-turn battery cap styles, which is a bitch to screw on
- The silver band looks cheap
- The vibrations could be stronger
Ultimately, however, it’s cheap. That’s what we gotta focus on. For less than $20, you really could do worse. If the shape somehow works for you, then go for it. I need something else, but I think I could have liked aspects of this toy if I hadn’t already tried hundreds.
