An increase in writing for work has meant a decrease in writing here. It’s easy to burn out. A while ago, I put out a call, letting you guys know that I wouldn’t mind writing or working for you in a variety of ways. I received a response. So, sometimes work and pleasure cross in a way that is beneficial in almost every way possible. When I find great clients to write for, I enjoy what I do and work feels a lot less like, well, work. I have had the pleasure to write both an anal toys guide and a dildo guide for SexShop.net. This is the kind of work that combines all of my pleasures, and I hope you enjoy it, too!
Pink Mystic Wand Vibe Giveaway, Sponsored by Babeland
April 15th, 2012
I am so behind in posting reviews and giveaways. I’ve just been doing a lot more writing, you know to pay the bills, and I’m feeling a little burned out when it comes to all my blogs. Luckily, my review pile is shrinking, so I’ll probably slow down for a while. In lieu of my awesome reviews, I do have a couple giveaways for you.
The first is for a pink Mystic Wand from Babeland. Now, I haven’t personally used this vibrator, but it receives high ratings from my fellow reviewers and consumers alike. Right now, you can actually buy it on sale and 10% of the proceeds go toward breast cancer funds. That’s cool enough, but this wand vibrator steps it up from your traditional design by adding a flexible neck and variable speeds and pulsation. Plus, it runs on batteries, so you won’t be tethered to the wall.
Babeland carries an attachment for you to use your Mystic Wand for G-spot and clitoral stimulation. Finally, the wand comes with a carrying bag, which is always nice.
If you’d like to win your very own Mystic Wand, keep reading! I want one comment for each entry type. Some entries are allowable once per day, like Twitter. Please do not leave your email address in your comment body as this is unnecessary. I can see it just fine as long as you enter it into the form!
- Stop by Babeland and tell me something you like about the shop —Mandatory.
- Leave a relevant/thoughtful comment on any other recent (three months or so) post. Leave a comment here with a link to your comment.
- Follow me on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway (once daily). For example: @adriana_r is giving away a pink Mystic Wand vibrator. Visit of Sex and Love to enter https://ofsexandlove.com/?p=3966 Ends 5/01
- Stumble/like this post on StumbleUpon (you can find a handy Share/Save widget on every post page that allows you to submit this post to social bookmarking sites).
- Blog about this giveaway, including a link directly to this post.
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Giveaway will end on May 1 and is open to residents of the continental US.
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Kissable Chemise
April 14th, 2012
Kissable Chemise
In a recent review, I talked about how I am in between Coquette’s OS and queen size. It’s frustrating. The leopard babydoll was too big, but this chemise just runs too small on me. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be available in plus size, so I was really hoping to make this one work. I should have known better as it’s form fitting, but I really like the design.
The Kissable chemise actually doesn’t look quite as bad as I’d expect, and that’s due to the material around the midsection and behind. It’s a slightly sheer nylon material that’s thicker than it looks in the pictures. On me, it’s not nearly as sheer. The material has some stretch, but it’s also thick enough to hug my curves like a dress and is slimming. Even though my curves still show in a somewhat less-than-flattering way, I was far less self conscious than I expected.
Then there’s the boobs.The lace that covers the boobs is cut flat along the waistline and it looks SO much bigger on the model than it actually is. At the tallest, the cups measure just 6″. I need far more material to cover my C-cups. The result is that they’re squished to my chest, making me look much smaller than I actually am. This is a shame, because it’s really the top portion of this that attracted me. There’s three vertical stripes of ribbon that add a bit of visual flair over the floral lace. This is arranged to cover the model’s nipples, but in real life, it’s less practical than that. I feel like my boobs would have looked better if they were perfectly round implants.
Let me give you an example of sizing. Flat, this measures 13″ at the bust and 18″ at the bottom hem, which is the widest part. To say it fits a 40″ hip is a stretch, literally. From the waist band to the hem, it’s 18″ long, give or take half an inch. This is pretty common, but it definitely seems to sit higher on me than on the model. It’s a barely-covering-my-ass kinda deal. This might not be the case with less curvy women, of course, but the material is probably stretched pretty far on the model. Although this piece stretches a bit past that, but not as much to truly make this one size. A 26″ bust is actually smaller than Coquette’s XS. If I had to resize this, I’d call it a S/M. It’ll work on very proportionate larges but it’s definitely cut far smaller than the OS label suggests.
So the quality on this is better than I expected, considering how much I had to struggle to get in and out of it. I wouldn’t bother hand washing it if you have a lingerie bag. However, it seems like the entire kissable line used thin ribbons instead of elastic shoulder bands, and I hate this! The adjusters on the straps slip because there’s no friction on the straps, and the straps don’t offer the stretchiness that I like.
This piece comes in a box, FYI. Hate that. So wasteful.
This is one piece that I’ll probably keep around a while, in hopes that I drop some weight and can pull it off. I might even consider wearing it as a slip, beneath a dress. I would absolutely buy it in queen size, though. For now, I hope someone who is considering buying this will be steered in the right direction because of my frustrations.
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Why Dona Pisses Me Off
April 10th, 2012
Since I do a lot of shopping online, I like to know as much as I can to determine that I actually want to buy what I’m looking at. I want to know about size and fit and strength, and I do not want to have to send something back, because shipping is inconvenient and frequently expensive. However, System Jo seems to want to make it harder than ever to shop. “How?” you ask. I’ll tell you. They come out with an entire line of products that uses descriptions that any normal consumer would think refer to their scents but, no, these are the aphrodisiacs with which each product is infused:
- acai
- blue lotus
- camu camu
- goji berry
- mangosteen
- pomegranate
Never mind the fact that aphrodisiacs are a bunch of BS or that the company’s official statement is to refuse to describe the scents, because they want consumers to experience it for themselves. Boy, have we been doing that. None of the Dona products I’ve tried smell anything like the aphrodisiac and most of them have smelled down-right awful. I would have saved a lot of time and frustration if I had known that the pomegranate products smell nothing at all like pomegranate.
I find it difficult to believe that I am the only one who feels this way, either. It’s like System Jo is actually making it harder for consumers to find a product that suits them. However, if they had at least tried to describe scents, we’d have a much better idea about which product might suit our tastes, or smells as it were. Now, I’d pretty much have to assume all consumers should stay away from all of Dona’s products because they can’t be sure if their powerful smells will be agreeable or cause them headaches. Plus, $10 is a lot more than your$2.50 bottle of body wash from the local drug store, which you actually can smell before you buy.
Good news is, I have a bunch of Dona products that I don’t really like and I wouldn’t have to deal with, if it weren’t for this brilliant marketing move.
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Ambiance Luxury Massage Candle
April 5th, 2012
Ambiance Luxury Massage Candle
N/A
from
This is an archived review of a discontinued item.
The smell of the pear vanilla Ambiance candle from Good Vibes is amazing. Right out of the jar, which has its own metal lid, you smell fresh vanilla and crisp pear. It’s natural and fruity and I love it. Even after burning, the pear smells just so amazing. It makes my mouth water. Unfortunately, the vanilla becomes a little syrupy and artificial. It reminds me a bit too much of that failed Lelo massage candle I tried not too long ago. Still, the pear works well and I’ve actually spent more time using this as a regular candle because of that.
The 11-ounce jars are definitely larger than those of some similar candles. The price of $24 is more than I’d like to pay without a coupon. For a regular scented candle, I could find one that’s cheaper. Still, it’s one of the most affordable options that Good Vibes carries, and it’s so much more affordable than Jimmyjane’s massage candles, which have always been hit-or-miss, in my experience.
The design is pretty simple. Each sent has a different label, and the product name and scent is printed in a very crispy, minimalist design on the front. The label doesn’t want to peel off of mine, without struggling, but it’s discreet. There’s also a snug lid, which can help to preserve the scent and prevent dust and dirt from settling in your wax.
I’m less than halfway done with my candle, and I’ve let it burn for several hours on a few different occasions, so it’s served me well. The product page advertises a 40-hour burn time. That’s probably on the high end, but this is supposed to last 30 to 35 hours. It’s burned fairly evenly, which is always nice. I do have to trim the wick, which I often forget. Otherwise, the wax becomes cloudy and dirty. It seems like this wax burns at a slightly higher point than some massage candles, which isn’t a great thing. I’m always a little apprehensive to stick my hand in. It’s not scalding, but I bet some people will find it too hot.
This candle performs better than most of the candles I’ve tried recently. Still, it’s not as good as an oil. The melted wax puddles well, and the first few rubs work very well. Unfortunately, as the wax cools to skin temperature, it becomes thicker and stickier. This takes only a few seconds, and the wax causes enough friction to ruin my massage mood. Then, the Ambiance candle just feels greasy and heavy.
While I applaud the effort to provide consumers with an affordable alternative to massage candles already on the market, I feel like this isn’t truly a luxury candle. I just want to return to my beloved oils.
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My Dirty Little Secret
April 3rd, 2012
I use the same free porn site now as I did when I was a teenager. It’s based in Finland or something, and it’s one of those free movie clips ones. I’ve never subscribed to a porn site in my life and, as a result, I guess I got pretty good at getting off fast. In all honesty, porn is one of those extras that I would feel incredibly bad about paying for, so I don’t. Even if I had the money, I would waffle over it for ages, like I do with purchase decisions that I make now.
So while some might turn up their noses at sites like BangYouLater, I say “bring on the free porn.” And at least BangYouLater has longer clips, not that I need more time, but I certainly don’t mind it to masturbate. Truthfully, I don’t visit porn sites as much as I once did, so I have to say that being able to log on and access videos or pictures right away, without the need to sign in, is always a plus. The less that gets between me and getting off, the better I always say. I’ve never actually said that before, but it seems like something I would say. LOL
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Kissable Leopard Babydoll and G-String
March 30th, 2012
Kissable Leopard Babydoll and G-String
$19.48
from Amazon
I am a at a weird in-between point with Coquette’s lingerie, it seems. OS stuff either just fits, but awkwardly, or doesn’t fit at all. And the plus size? Pretty much swamps me. This sucks because I really like the Kissable Leopard Babydoll and G-String, but it’s just a bit too large in the plus size.
Although this runs large with my 38″ bra band/ribs, it’s not a big deal toward the bottom. It’s just more flowy, and I don’t mind. My problem is with the cups, which seem to be too large and sit too low on my body. I’ve actually discovered that if I pull the straps together on my back, racerback style, it fits much better. I think I will find up getting one of those bra strap clips or cutting the straps to create a halter out of this instead.
That way I will be able to wear to sleep. As long as you remember that this piece is sheer and don’t answer the door in it, it’ll work well as a sleepwear piece. The lace detail on the bottom hem and around the cups seems to be sewn pretty well, as does the ribbon and bow around the waist. The ribbon is only sewn to the sides, not around the back, though. I always find that look to be a little odd. With this being a little too large on me, the cups fall to the side as I sleep and my boobs pop right out. Hello there, girls!
The straps extend to a maximum of 21″, with a minimum of 11″. The waist is about 17.5″ flat. It stretches to 25″ flat. From the top of the ribbon at the waist to the bottom of the hem, this piece is about 16″. With the 7″ cups, I really needed to adjust the straps to their shortest, so this hit me at the top of my thigh. Part of the reason I opted for the plus size was that it appeared longer. However, on my short frame, I have to wear it shorter to fit me up top. =/
And the G-string? Well it’s mostly elastic, with one long triangle of leopard-printed mesh and lace detail on top. Even though I can stretch the elastic way up over my hips, the fabric in front is much lower, barely covering my mons. It also has the weird Y-style in back, which I hate. I prefer my G-strings to be sewn as a T. No one expects a fantastic G-string in these sets, though.
Here are the pros, folks:
- It’s super comfy in silky mesh
- It’s cute and leopard-y, meow
- It’s easy to wear
- It’s flattering on a variety of shapes
- It’s priced pretty well. PinkCherry is selling it for less than $30.
- It will fit the larger ladies well
- It seems to be sewn well enough
But there are some cons too:
- The adjustable straps are un-stretchy ribbon, so the adjusters seem to move on me
- I’ve noticed the ribbons have started fraying, too.
- And one of my straps is sewn so that the ribbons are twisted and can’t be fixed
- There’s not a lot of breast support
- The thong is going to fit even fewer folks, I’d imagine
- Although it has no breast support, I feel like the cups are designed to fit D-breasts on up
If you’re sure about your size when it comes to Coquette, go ahead and order this piece. I love the way it feels on my skin and will definitely be trying to fix it up so that it fits me better.
