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Is This My Wand Magic? Kink Lab 7-Speed Cordless Massager

2/21/2014

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I reached out to Erotic Toy Town about working with them again. I am happy to bring them back on board in 2014!! We all know how finding the perfect vibrator is and sometimes that can be hard. I am on a mission to find the BEST wand massager on the market. I have heard about several wands and I found a few that I do own but still looking for the PERFECT wand to put in my collection. That lead me to search on Erotic Toy Town's site upon searching I came across the KinkLab 7-Speed Cordless Wand Massager. So I added it to my request list that I sent over. Want to know how things went with myself and this Wand made out? Read on to learn more......


Overview/Use

For most women we hear about these wands from some of our friends or by searching the web. The KinkLab 7-Speed Cordless Massager appealed to me mainly for the fact that it was cordless. So how are wands used and who can enjoy them? Well anyone can enjoy them whether it be a male or female. Wands such as the 7-Speed Cordless Wand are used for external stimulation. External stimulation such as clitoral stimulation if you prefer a broad spectrum of vibrations and not pinpoint vibrations. You can also use these type of wand massagers for giving your partner a good massage they don't have to be used just as sex toys. Since there is a good selection of speeds on this wand a beginner can enjoy this and work up to the higher vibrations. Are you an advanced use? You too could enjoy this wand just as much as the next person.
The 7-Speed Massager is on the bigger side of things and is the biggest wand I own. Measuring in at 12.5 inches long with the girth of the massager head coming in at 7.5 inches around and 2.25 inches wide. I know those measurements will scream HUGE but since it's an external toy you have no worries. While the 7-Speed Massager isn't exactly discreet and easy to hide, it is actually one "sex toy" you won't have to worry about hiding as most people will think its for your neck, back or what have you. I will say however this isn't going to be the best "toy" to take on vacation with you as it's pretty big.



Materials

The 7-Speed Massager is made out of a few materials those being silicone and plastic. All materials used to make the 7-Speed Massager are all body safe, latex free, phathalates free, nonporous and hypoallergenic. The silicone head is the ONLY part of the wand that can be sterilized, I will explain in the "Care Section" how to do this and mark it with a (**).

The silicone head on the 7-Speed Massager has some texture on it the only way I can explain the texture is it feels like, paint on the fall with all the bumps and ridges. The texture on the 7-Speed Massager isn't a harsh feeling texture but it could cause discomfort for some if they are super sensitive.  You will find some give in the silicone head on the 7-Speed Massager but that isn't going to had or take away from the pleasure experience since its a non-insertable toy. 

When it comes to the plastic used on the 7-Speed Massager it is basic ABS Plastic with a silver plating on it for looks. ABS Plastic is nonporous but cannot be sterilized. The plastic has no type of texture down the handle of the wand. You will find on the top below the head of the 7-Speed Massager a silver plastic ring this is also plastic but it's more so for decoration purposes. In the middle of the handle on the wand is where you will find the control dial which is also made out of plastic with silver plating.

Design/Functions

When it comes to the design of the 7-Speed Massager it is actually pretty simple for the most part compared to other toys out on the market. This simple design can bring a good amount of pleasure whether it be sexual or pampering yourself or partner with a back massage. This particular wand is a rechargeable and cordless one. On the market you find tons of wands that have to be plugged into the wall such as the Couture Inspire by: CalExotics. I love that this 7-Speed Massager is rechargeable and has more then one speed, its not On or Off. 

When you first receive your 7-Speed Massager you will want to open it an make sure everything is inside and nothing is damaged. Upon, opening up your wand you will need to find the charger and so that you can charge up your wand so you can play with it later that night. You won't find a "How To" guide inside this package, so make sure you read everything on the outside of the box because that is your "User Guide". When the 7-Speed Massager arrives it will have a peg in the base of the handle.  The peg pretty much locks the controls an the wand won't power on until you remove the peg. Make sure you hang onto this peg as it is needed for your wand.  You will be able to see what the peg looks like in and out of the wand above. The sticker above the peg states: Remove Peg Before Operating or Charging, Replace After Use and the Input is 6V DC. Since I am known for keeping most of the original packaging to all of my toys, I simply put the the peg inside the Ziploc bag that the wall charger came in, seal it an put it back in the box til I am ready to put away my massager. 

To charge your 7-Speed Massager you will want to remove the peg from the charging port and replace it with the charger. You will need to charge your 7-Speed Massager for around 2 hours for the initial charge as well as for any other charges after that if it's completely dead. A full 2 hour charge will get your 40 minutes of playtime on the highest speed option. If you use a lower speed option the charge could last longer for you. When the charger is plugged into the wall it will glow red or green depending on the charge left on the battery. If the light glows red the wand isn't fully charged. Once you see the red light go to green it means you are good to go with a full charge. Just like with the peg in place you will NOT be able to use the 7-Speed Massager while it is charging. Nowhere on the the box did it mention anything about overcharging your 7-Speed Massager. Since, there is no warning of overcharging I wouldn't leave it on the charger overnight or anything like that. 

There are 7 different intensity levels of power in this wand. I would say that the vibrations aren't strictly buzzy or strictly rumbly it is really a mixture of both. While some like buzzy and others like myself like rumbly I believe you would still be able to enjoy this wand. With the 7 speeds you are bound to find a setting that is just right for you. Most all of my toys I use on the highest settings. To change the intensity of the vibrations on the 7-Speed Massager you will need to simple use the turn wheel control. The controls should be easy to use during use but could very well easily change the speed during play if you aren't careful an hit the controls. You will be able to power off the 7-Speed Massage just by turning the dial to ZERO this will power off the wand. 

When it comes to the 7 speeds that this particular wand offers there a good deal of variance in the levels. I will give my Vrooms ratings for each speed level below. Some may find them to be a different intensity then I do as we are all different in what we like and can handle.

Settings
1-2  ranks a 2/5
3-4 ranks 4/5
5-7 rank at 5/5

When it comes to the Buzz factor I would say that
1-3 rank at 2/5-Meaning that it may not be heard through a closed door but can be heard over the covers.
4-5 rank at a 4/5-Meaning that if there is no background noise it may be heard through a closed door. 
6-7 rank at a 5/5-Meaning someone is more likely to hear it behind closed doors unless you have the T.V. or music up loud. Hell they may very well think you are using a small kitchen appliance in your bedroom!

If you live with roommates, parents, family or in a college dorm the 7-Speed Massager is something you may want to steer clear of.

Make sure that you do NOT use this in or around water, this wand is NOT waterproof.

The head of this wand is removable so you can actually properly clean it with ease. I wouldn't recommend using the wand without the silicone cover over the head. While I didn't locate them on Erotic Toy Town's site there are attachments that you can get from KinkLab or other sites that off KinkLab products. 

If you need to bend the head of the 7-Speed Massager there is some give where it bends a little to help get the wand in the position you are needing. If you desire placement at an angle there is a slight bend. I would advise you to be careful though an not apply a lot of pressure when using the bendable neck, as it could break if you bend it to far.


                       Packaging


Packaging or lack there of! In all honesty there isn't much to the packaging of the 7-Speed Massager which is perfect for some but not for others. I love when I receive products in awesome packaging. This wand arrives in a cardboard box inside you will find, the wand in a plastic bag wrapped in bubble wrap, the wall charger in a Ziploc bag and a warranty registration card. Yep, that's all that is in the box! If you "need" a Owner's Manual or User Guide you are going to want to hold on to the box. Everything you need to know about the 7-Speed Massager is on the bottom and side of the box it arrives in. I would have to say that even though this wand can be used in a nonsexual way the package isn't really discreet. If you are worried about family, friends, kids or whomever will find out what this is for you will want to ditch the box. There is a picture on the front of the box of the 7-Speed Massager. The box warns of damage or injury to using this wand. If you end up with some type of damage they are not responsible as the box states that is is sold as a novelty toy. Since all of the packaging consists of cardboard and plastic you can recycle the packaging if you don't plan to hang on to it. If you choose to use the box for storage purposes it will eventually need to be replaced as the cardboard will wear down. 


Care & Storage 

Since the head of the 7-Speed Massager is silicone an removable you shouldn't have any issues when it comes to cleaning this. After use whether you use it for sexual pleasure or to give your partner a body massage, it is best to wipe down the silicone head. I personally would after wiping the head pretty clean removing the attachment an using a toy cleaner unless you are wanting to sterilize the head. 

If you plan to share this wand with a partner that you aren't 100% fluid bonded with you will want to sterilize the attachment before doing so.
If you are looking to sterilize the silicone head on the 7-Speed Massager you can either do one of the following:
1.) Boil-You can boil the head of the wand in a pot of water on the stove be careful removing the attachment once you're done boiling it. Should only need to boil for about 2 minutes. Use tongs for removing

2.) Top Rack of Dishwasher-Yes you can toss the attachment in the dishwasher to be steam cleaned and sterilized.

3.) 10% Bleach/90% Water-Mixing 10% bleach to 90% water mixture you can soak the attachment for 5 minutes. Once the 5 minutes are up you will then want to wash with an antibacterial soap and rinse thoroughly to make sure all bleach is removed. 

The next set of ways to clean the attachment will NOT sterilize the silicone attachment for sharing!!!

You can also use your favorite:

1.) Antibacterial Toy Spray-While this will not sterilize the silicone head it will clean it up with no issues. You will want to spray JUST the attachment down with toy cleaner, let this sit for a minute or two before wiping clean.
My favorite toy spray that I love and use is Doc Johnson's Antibacterial Toy Cleaner! Leaves a fresh scent behind after wiping your toys clean.

2.) Baby Wipes/Toy Wipes-I only use these types of wipes for a pre-clean up job before using my antibacterial spray. Toy wipes you can usually get in antibacterial form as well. 

3.) Antibacterial Soap & Hot Water-Lather on the soap followed by washing in hot water making sure you thoroughly rinse 

Whichever way you choose to clean the attachment to your 7-Speed Massager make sure it is completely dried before storing. 

What Lube Is Compatible?

When it comes to using silicone toys it is often said to NOT mix silicone or hybrid lubes with silicone toys. This rings true to a point, I have used both hybrid and silicone lubricants with my HIGH quality vibrators as well as my HIGH quality dildos all made out of silicone with NO issues. 

On all of the silicone toys I own and well I will just say that's A LOT it states to use water based lubricants ONLY! 

If you decide to use a hybrid or pure silicone lubricant it CAN damage the silicone. If you decide that silicone or hybrid lubes is all you like to use, I recommend spot testing on a part of the attachment that won't come in contact with your body. If no reaction happens after a few minutes to 10 minutes wipe clean an you should be fine to use the silicone or hybrid lube with no issue. 

While there is a warranty offered on the 7-Speed Massager it will NOT cover damage done by misuse such as: damage done by silicone lube, getting it wet or any other way you can misuse this wand. 

How does one store something so big?!
I personally will be keeping the original box til it can no longer function as a storage device. If you have a nightstand or a toy drawer where you put all your toys that will work without really having to put it in anything. I personally plan to when my box falls apart or even before then just put the wand in my drawer while the silicone head and charger are in a Ziploc bag. 


My Experience

So this is what you all have been waiting for right? You want to know if my wand did anything magical for me ;) I will share my experience with the 7-Speed Massager and I will also compare it against my Couture Inspire Wand. 
Which one is my favorite? 
Which wand is my magic wand?!

Well I am here to say that the 7-Speed Massager was NOT a bust like I first thought when I first charged it up and turned it on. My first impression was that the vibrations were both a bit buzzy and rumbley, but in use they were different. I have plump outer labias so my clitoris is pretty hidden as I also have a "fat vagina" so everything from the inner labia to the clit are hidden. I would have to say having a plump vagina  does come in handy when using this particular wand for sexual pleasure. My first thought was "This wand is not as strong as my other 2 wands and its loud but not as loud as one of my wands."  Even with having to part my outre labia to place the head of the 7-Speed Massager against my clitoris my outer labia once let go, will lay perfectly against the head!! I was shocked that because the "cushion" from my plump labia laid against the head of the wand, a good bit of the noise was drowned out so it wasn't as loud. The "cushion" I have when it comes to my vagina also helped with the vibrations feeling less buzzy. 

With the 7-Speed Massager I was able to climax and orgasm. I used this wand in conjunction with a new vibe from another company I also received for review. With using a bendie vibrator that I could shape the way I needed for G-Spot stimulation and using the 7-Speed Massager on my clitoris I climaxed quicker then I thought I would have. 




I want to compare the 7-Speed Massager with my Couture Inspire and my Fairy Wand (not carried by Erotic Toy Town). 

All 3 wands have multiple speeds which is a great thing for those who aren't sure if they need low or high settings for vibrations. When it comes to the 7-Speed Massager you have preset 7 speeds to choose from, has attachments not offered on Erotic Toy Town!
 The Fairy Wand is a cordless rechargeable wand just like the 7-Speed Massager is. The Fairy Wand doesn't have so much of a preset number to choose from you simply spin the dial til you reach your desired speed, this is not offered on Erotic Toy Town and I am unable to find attachments. Out of all 3 wands I have my FAVORITE is the Couture Inspire which is carried on Erotic Toy Town's site! I purchased my Couture Inspire from another site I use to be a part of. The main thing I like about the Couture Inspire wand is that there are attachments out there for it. I looked on Erotic Toy Town's site an they don't have the attachments for the Couture Inspire but they are out there. I love this particular wand over all others for the fact that it is the STRONGEST of the 3 I have. Yes, this one you have to be plugged into the wall BUT you don't have to worry about recharging or worry about batteries. My kit that I have isn't offered through Erotic Toy Town, my kit came with 3 attachments and a friend bought me the last attachment for Christmas one year. 

As you can see in the picture above there is a significant difference between the 3 wands with the 7-Speed Massager being the biggest as well as the heaviest of the 3. Even though the 7-Speed Massager is the biggest and you would think that it would be kind of heavy, I actually didn't have an issue with the weight. When comes down to it I prefer my Couture Inspire the most. The choice is your's on which you would like to try. For now I am on the search for the PERFECT wand!!


Pros-
-Rechargeable 
-Cordless
-Silicone Head Attachment

Cons-
-2 Hour Charge For 40 Minutes Of Play
-Loud 
-May Be Too Buzzy For Some




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Silicone Bendies "O"

2/21/2014

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For the month of February the wonderful folks over at CalExotics sent me out 2 items since I didn't receive my January item. The Silicone Bendies "O" was in the box I received, it is one of the many new toys from CalExotics. To learn more keep on reading below to find information, pictures and my experience. 


Overview/Use

Silicone Bendies come in 3 different texture options which is pretty neat. Silicone Bendies "O" is available in 3 color options Blue, Pink and Purple, I received mine in pink! I love that CalExotics is expanding some of the toy colors as most of you know pink and purple saturate our collections right?!
Silicone Bendies "O" is a traditional vibrator style that is a little different from the rest and would be beginner friendly. Since Silicone Bendies "O" doesn't have a flared base it isn't anal play friendly as it can slip right on inside. Silicone Bendies "O" is geared towards those of us who are female bodied and have a vagina. This particular vibe can be used in many ways from regular penetration to G-Spot stimulation just by bending it to a curve. I like the "bendie" feature since not all G-Spot toys have the right curve some women need. While many think toys work the same for every woman out there it doesn't. Having the bendie option this vibe can cater to more women!! I personally believe both beginners to advanced toy users can enjoy the Silicone Bendies "O", advanced users who are size queens might not enjoy this one. Silicone Bendies "O" measures in at 6.5 inches long with about 6 of those inches being insertable. The thickest part of the Silicone Bendies "O" is 1.5 inches which it at the tip of the bulbous head then it gets thinner in the middle of the shaft.There is some give in the silicone shaft but not much so it may feel bigger then 1.5 inches since its not a squishy toy.



Material

The name says it all Silicone Bendies "O" is made out of silicone for the most part but it does have ABS Plastic with and without silver plating. All the materials used to make the Silicone Bendies "O" are nonporous, latex free, phathalates free, hypoallergenic and body safe! 

Silicone can be sterilized while plastic cannot. I will explain at the end in the "Care Section" on how to sterilize the shaft of your Silicone Bendies "O". A lot of the times silicone is known for having a draggy feeling to it an this is partly true with this particular toy but it isn't too bad. You can fix the draggy feeling with a little personal lubricant.

When it comes to texture the Silicone Bendies "O" doesn't have any on the insertable shaft. On the base of the battery cap you can find ridges and that is the only texture but can't pleasure yourself with it. 

Functions & Design

If you look at Silicone Bendies "O" while its sitting in its packaging it looks simple and easy. Even though this vibe looks kind of Plain Jane it really isn't. What makes this vibrator different from all other traditional vibes that ARE Plain Jane is the fact that you can bend your Silicone Bendies "O" anyway you want! Do you need a slight curve for G-Spot stimulation or do you need a major curve to stimulate your G-Spot? Either way you need it Silicone Bendies "O" has it. 

If you are one of those who need patterns in your vibrations you are in luck Silicone Bendies "O" has 10 speed/patterns. As I am NOT a pattern person so many of the patterns seem the same to me. You have high, medium, low in steady vibrations followed by different speeds of pulsations available to rock your world. When you first power on your Silicone Bendies "O" you will come to the HIGHEST steady setting. I find it kind of odd that all the newer toys from CalExotics are now starting off in the highest speed which I guess is good for me as I prefer the highest setting on my toys. I wouldn't say that the vibrations are rumbly at all but they also aren't super buzzy either. Are you worried someone will hear what you are doing behind closed doors? No worries, I don't believe someone would be able to hear the vibrations through a closed door. If you are worried someone may hear them turning on the T.V. or radio is a simple fix.

The Silicone Bendies "O" is powered one by 1 single push button on the bottom of the battery cap. Silicone Bendies "O" is powered by 3 AAA batteries that are not included with purchase. Which I would say it gives okay power being powered by 3 tiny little batteries. To power on your Silicone Bendies "O" you will want to push the round button on the bottom of the battery cap. Pushing the power button once will get you the highest speed first UNLESS you were using another speed before turning it off. Yes, you read it right the Silicone Bendies "O" has a memory setting inside of it that remembers the last speed you were on when you powered it off. To power off Silicone Bendies "O" you will want to hold the power button down for 3-5 seconds.Super easy to power on/off. When you power on the Silicone Bendies "O" the frosted circle around the power button will illuminate. This light will stay illuminated while on as well as flashes to the patterns when used. I would rate the vibration powers to go from 1 on lowest settings-3.5 on the highest settings meaning that the medium settings are around about a 2-2.5 an that is out of a 1-5 rating scale.

According to the packaging as well as the CalExotics website the Silicone Bendies "O" is waterproof. When you go to either play in the shower or just to wash your Silicone Bendies "O" off in the sink make sure your battery cap is on right and tight. Making sure everything is tight and secure will keep your Silicone Bendies "O" safe from getting water inside and no longer being able to bring you your "O".

In no way, shape or form is the Silicone Bendies "O" discreet while a child won't know what it is if they find it snooping through things an adult will. If you wanted to travel with this I would recommend taking the batteries out in case the button accidentally gets pushed. I am sure we don't want to explain why your luggage is vibrating under the plane right? 


Packaging

I am not a huge fan of the packaging but it is better then the cardboard box that I have gotten with some of my other items from CalExotics. The Silicone Bendies "O" comes in a plastic blister pack. This isn't horrible packaging but not my fave. As you can see in the picture on the left the packaging isn't discreet at all. So this original packaging also wouldn't make for a good gift giving unless it was around people you didn't care knowing you have new toys. You can use the blister packaging as a means of storing your Silicone Bendies "O" if you like keeping toys stored in their original packaging. If you want to toss the packaging that is fine too since its made out plastic with paper insert you can recycle it as well. Inside you will find the "Owner's Manual" that is not really a manual so to speak, it gives you the info on inserting batteries and all that. The "Owner's Manual" is pretty much a generic leaflet that covers an array of items offered by the folks over at CalExotics. 

Care & Storage

It is very important that you clean your toys BEFORE & AFTER each and every use! If you share your Silicone Bendies "O" with a partner make sure you sterilize it before you use it yourself unless you are already fluid bonded, even then I would still wash it. Silicone can be sterilized where at the ABS Plastic cannot be. I will put a (*) next to the ways to sterilize the silicone.

1.)Antibacterial Toy Cleaners-These come in many forms from sprays to gels that you actually have to rinse off in the sink. Using toy sprays is usually the way I go so I don't have to carry toys through the house. Sprays are simple and easy to use simply spray down your Silicone Bendies "O" let the spray sit on it for a minute then wipe clean. If you are using a gel in the sink that has to be washed off, slather up the whole toy let sit for a few minutes. Once you have waited a few minutes rinse thoroughly with hot water and dry before storing.

2.) Antibacterial Soap-Using a normal antibacterial soap will get the job done. Slather up your Silicone Bendies "O" and rinse with hot water. Make sure you rinse and dry thoroughly before storing. 

3.) Toy Wipes/Baby Wipes-While these are super convenient they don't really kill germs. I prefer using wipes as a pre-clean of my toys as I am super picky on how my toys are cleaned.

4.) **10% Bleach/90% Water-This is the only way you can sterilize the silicone shaft on your Silicone Bendies "O". You will want to mix 10% bleach to 90% of water you can either soak for a minute or wipe it down with a rag that has the solution on it. Once you either soak or wipe down with a rag make sure you rinse thoroughly and dry before storing.**

When it comes to storing your Silicone Bendies "O" you want to keep it off other materials as some materials can react with each other. There are a few ways you can do this:

1.) Using the original packaging-I know many like to toss their packaging as some of the original packaging can be bulky an take up a good bit of room
2.) Ziploc Bag-A cheap and easy way to go 
3.) Purchasing or making your own toy pouches-You can find toy pouches on many toy sites, local toys stores or you can make your own

Lube Compatibility 

When it comes to lubricants you have to be careful when it comes to silicone toys. It is recommended that you only use water based lubricants. If you only use silicone or hyrbrid lubricants, make sure you spot test on a part of silicone that isn't going to get inserted into the body. If there is no reaction after the lube sitting on the silicone for a few minutes you should be fine to use the lube with the Silicone Bendies "O".



My Experience

So how did the Silicone Bendies "O" go with me? Surprisingly I LOVE this vibrator an that is saying something since traditional vibes never do much for me. I love that I can bend the Silicone Bendie "O" with a little curve or a major curve. When being this vibe so it is inside curved up towards my G-Spot it stays in place while I use my wand or bullet vibe for clitoral stimulation. The bulbous head on the Silicone Bendies "O" felt wonderful while it was in place and while thrusting as you could feel the bulb as you approached the slender middle of the shaft. 

While I LOVE this vibrator I have to say I HATE the controls especially the location. I am not sure about ya'll but I personally prefer steady high speed vibrations! Well when it comes to thrusting you are going to get whatever setting pops up if you hit the control button on the bottom of the shaft. I honestly think the placement of the power controls absolutely suck! I say that in the nicest way possible because, nothing scream what in the hell I was about to cum when the setting changes. Yes, I have issues continuing into my orgasm if the vibration I needed changed on me. I want to mention another reason I don't like the control button, it is very sensitive which has its pros and cons. I put the Silicone Bendies "O" back in the package with the batteries in it because I was going to finish the review, well the package fell out of my hand with the vibrator inside.....Yep you guessed it, it powered on an was vibrating away. Make sure before you store your Silicone Bendies "O" or travel with it to remove the batteries. Removing the batteries can help you in so many ways, batteries can bust inside an ruin your toys. If you are trying to travel with this in tow it will go off at the slightest touch you will either be embarrassed or just end up with dead batteries upon arriving at your destination. Last but not least, if you are storing it at home an something accidentally pushes against it you are left explaining to your kids, mom, brother, friend, neighbor pretty much whoever may be around when it goes off. I am sorry you can't pass this one's vibrations off as a cell phone. 


Overall I give this a 4/5 rating 

Pros-

-Silicone
-Bends to Fit Your Body
-Bulbous Head
Cons-

Controls Easy To Change In Use
Easy To Turn On 

Aside from those reason I actually like this vibe when I didn't think I would. 






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Give It Up!! CalExotics Review

2/16/2014

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I was sent out two different toys for the month of February since I didn't get my January Sexpert item. The Give It Up! is apart of the Up! collection from CalExotics this particular vibe is a newbie to the toy market. What is it like? Did it work the way I needed it to? Read on to see photos and learn more about this vibe.


Overview/Use

 The Give It Up! comes in 3 colors Pink, Purple and Teal. Which this is good if you want to try out the Give It Up! but don't want to add more pink or purple to your toy arsenal since most all toys come in those colors. My Give It Up! is purple. 
 Give It Up! is a G-Spot vibrator that is geared towards those who are female bodied an looking for G-Spot stimulation. Please don't use this anally one yourself or your partner!! While it looks like it can provide awesome P-Spot stimulation the design doesn't make Give It Up! a toy that can be safely used for anal stimulation. 
While I don't find the Give It Up! intimidating some who are newer to toys might either by the texture, girth or the major curve. The shaft on the Give It Up! is 4.5 inches long with approximately 3.5 of that being insertable. Girth measures in at 1.5 inches which with a hard toy can seem bigger especially if there is no give. 


Matertial

The Give It Up! is made out of a few materials I will list them individually below with a description of the material. 
Silicone-is nonporous, hypoallergenic, phathalates free, latex free and can be sterilized. The shaft is the only part made of silicone but that is good since its the only part being inserted into the body. There is very little give to this silicone so it is best to be careful with how hard you thrust. Also, since there is minimal give the shaft can feel bigger then the 1.5 inches of girth.
ABS Plastic/PU Coating-is nonporous, hypoallergenic, phathalates free and latex free. ABS Plastic can't be sterilized at all. 
ABS Plastic With Silver Plating-has the same exact properties of the ABS Plastic. I am a bit leery since it says "plating" as with most things that have plating it usually peels off. I will let you know if I experience any of that later on down the road. 

The Give It Up! has major texture that can add to the stimulation. There are bumps, lumps and ridges that can explore your vagina. If you aren't into texture on your vibes you may want to forgo picking up the Give It Up!. 

Functions & Design

Give It Up! has the i10 function meaning there are 10 different speeds or patterns to choose from. They vary from steady vibrations to roller coaster patterns. I will try to describe them a little further down in the review. 
Give It Up! is powered by 2 AAA batteries which are not included when you purchase the toy. There is pretty decent power for only being powered by 2 AAA batteries. To get the battery compartment open you will need to simply twist off the bottom part of the Give It Up!. Once you have the batteries properly in place make sure you tighten up the cap so no moisture can get inside. If you like shower play or you are a squirter an you are worried about damaging your toys, have no fear as the Give It Up! is waterproof so you can take it in the shower or wash it in the sink with no issues. 
You will find that Give It Up! only has 1 control which is located on the bottom of the battery cap. This one and only button controls all 10 functions. With only one button to use it makes your masturbation sessions so much easier. If you need to change the speed while playing you won't have to figure out which button to hit since there is only 1 to choose from. When the Give It Up! is powered on the little clear/whitish ring will glow. You will find while playing with it in your hands before using it that the light flashes with the pattern you are on. If you need to power off the Give It Up! in a pinch simply push the control button down for 3-5 seconds an it will power off. Sometimes we get interrupted while playing an we have to turn off our toys and have to go back through all the modes to get to the one we were on. You don't have to worry about loosing the mode you were on because Give It Up! remembers what setting you left off on. Yes, you read it the Give It Up! has a memory setting within it. 

I have to say that Mr. Give It Up! is a little on the louder side of things. If you have a roommate, live at home with family or are trying to hide what you are doing so your kids aren't knocking on your bedroom door, I suggest have the radio or T.V. on. Using underneath the covers may help on drowning out the vibrations but more then likely not by much. Could Give It Up! be heard through a closed door? It very well could be which is why I recommend having some type of background noise to drown out the noise. 

When it comes to the vibrations I find them buzzy and not rumbly but there is some decent power behind it. Will clits of steel or power queens enjoy this? They could but if they aren't into buzzy vibrations I doubt it. I will do my best to describe the patterns below. I can tell you that Give It Up! starts on the highest level of vibration when you first turn it on.

Patterns
1.) Highest steady vibration 
2.) Medium steady vibration
3.) Lowest steady vibration
4.) Pulsation medium vibrations
5.) Pulsation low vibrations
6.) Pulsation highest vibrations
7-10.)
Fast Pulsation with varying speeds 

When it comes to the strength I will say that it is around a 3.5 on vrooms and I will also say around a 3 on buzz (sound)
With the way the curve is in this toy it makes it a lot easier to hold. It is more ergonomically shaped which makes it easier to hold. 


Packaging

When it comes to the packaging for the Give It Up! I wasn't thrilled by it. Why do I care what the packaging looks like and why do I tell you all? Well I like storing my toys in original packaging makes them easier to find instead of digging through toy pouch after toy pouch. The box is made out of cardboard so it is able to be recycled instead of tossing it in the trash. In no way is the box discreet so be aware of your surroundings when opening your box when your items come in. You will find pictures, specs  and so much more from the box alone. Once inside you will find Mr. Give It Up! in a plastic bag sealed. Somewhere in the box you will also find the Owner's Manual that is pretty universal. The packaging isn't good for long term storage and I am sure I will have to replace it eventually. If you leave the box laying around the house people will know what it is as it screams sex toy.

Care & Storage

Since Mr. Give It Up! is made of silicone and plastic he should be simple to clean, but there are a few trouble spots to lookout for. 
Remember silicone CAN be sterilized but plastic CANNOT be sterilized. 

To clean the silicone part of the shaft there are several ways to clean it but only a few that will sterilize the ONLY the silicone shaft. A (*) will be placed by the ways to sterilize your silicone on the Give It Up!. If there is not an (*) beside the cleaning option it is the ONLY way you can clean the ABS Plastic parts as well as the silicone but cannot sterilize the material. It is recommended that you clean your toys BEFORE & AFTER each and every use and between sharing with a partner or your own orifices.

1.) Antibacterial Toy Cleaners-These come in an array of options some are sprays and some are gels that actually have to be rinsed off in the sink using warm water. If you use one that has to be washed off with water make sure you rinse your Give It Up! thoroughly before use or storing. For the spray cleaner spray the entire toy let the cleaner sit for a minute before wiping clean.

2.) Warm Soap & Antibacterial Soap-Using an antibacterial soap to wash your Give It Up! will get it clean but won't sterilize it. Make sure you rinse thoroughly before using or storing.

3.) Toy Wipes/Baby Wipes-I personally prefer wipes as a pre-clean to my cleaning process with my toys. Using these wipes are really good to get the major bodily fluids off before using a toy spray. 

4.) **10% Bleach/90% Water Solution-You can wipe down or soak your Give It Up! for a few minutes. Once you wipe or soak the shaft rinse thoroughly before using or storing.**

When it comes to storing your Give It Up! you have a few options an those are as follows:
Toy Pouch-You can purchase toy pouches designed to store your sex toys in from most toy shops. Toy pouches can keep the toy discreet when storing.
Ziploc Bag-While this may seem a cheap and non discreet way of storing your vibe it will help keep it from touching other toy materials which can cause reactions when together, thus ruining your toys. 
Original Packaging-You can use the box that the Give It Up! comes in however, since it is cardboard it will eventually ware out. 

When it comes to using silicone toys it is best to use water based personal lubricant if you are in need of lube when playing. If you prefer silicone based or hybrid lubricants you will need to spot test on a part of the silicone that will not come in contact with your vagina. If you notice a reaction with the material wipe clean and discontinue use of silicone lube. 



My Experience

So....The verdict is in on the Give It Up! I would say that it is a good toy for the most part. When it comes to the curve and texture some will like it and others will hate it. I had no issues with either.  I have to say the MAIN downfall on this one is the same as I had in my Silicone Bendies "O" Review, the control button is in a horrible spot. I can understand that it is in a semi easy to reach area while you are playing BUT it is super easy to accidentally change the settings. This very well could for just about anybody unless you are a size queen then this vibe won't work. 







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Master Series Mini Commander Fist-Review

2/9/2014

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So as I am adventuring into new and exciting things I was sent a list by the wonderful lady I have been working with over at Tabu Toys. Usually if something doesn't scream shove me in your body I ask if there is other things available an send a list over of things I am interested in. This go around there was only one item on the list that said "I HAVE to have" but I already had it just in a different color! So I requested some things an this is what I was sent Mater Series Mini Commander Fist Plug! Yes I wanted to try this whether it gets used anally I am unsure of but I have been looking for a pussy plug an so far everything I have tried for that job just didn't work. Tabu Toys also has the full size Master Series Stainless Steel Commander Fist Plug it weighs 8 pounds and has a hefty price tag! Will this work for its intended purpose for me? Will it work for what I want it for? Read on to find out and see if it is something you want to add to your very own collection.

Overview/Use
The Mini Fist is designed an made for anal play with the flared base on the bottom makes it perfectly safe for anal play. Having a flared base means that it won't get swallowed into the anal cavity resulting in a embarrassing trip to the ER. On the Tabu Toys website there are many options for anal toys, the Mini Fist is considered an advanced anal toy for those who are use to having bigger toys penetrate their rear. In no way it this a beginners toy and most people will have to work up with other toys in smaller to larger sizes to prep their anus to take on the Mini Fist. The Mini Fist measures in at 4 inches long with an insertable length of 3.5 inches. The diameter is 1.5 inches which some can easily take vaginally or anally where others usually have to work up to it.
The  Mini Fist weighs in at 9oz so it is pretty heavy for being on the smaller side of things.When using toys of hard materials exercise caution as you can cause damage to your body if you don't take things slow and work your way up or if thrusting to hard you can bruise your insides. If you are looking for a bigger fist that is life size of a human fist you can find that on Tabutoys as well. Fisting is the art or act of inserting a fist into the vagina or anal cavity. If you wish to try this type of play make sure you communicate with your partner an take it slow!!!!!!


Material
The Master Series Mini Commander Fist is made out of stainless steal which is solid nonporous metal that is body safe. Stainless steal is also hypoallergenic, latex and phathalates free. Since stainless steel is a nonporous material you can share it with a partner or even between your own orifices without worrying about bacteria forming an transferring. Even though the material is porous you will want to clean between use from your partner or your own orifices. Being made of metal you can either heat it up or cool your Mini Fist down for different sensations. If you decide to engage with temperature play make sure you do it safely don't place the Mini Fist into boiling water or in the freezer for temperature play. Boiling the Mini Fist won't harm it but it can get way to hot cause burns on the skin, anus walls or vaginal walls an we do NOT want this happening! To heat up your Mini Fist place it into a cup of hot water from the tap let sit a few minutes then test the temperature on your wrist like you would test a baby's bottle after warming. When it comes to cooling down the Mini Fist you do NOT want to place it in the freezer as it can freeze to your insides like sticking your tongue to a pole out in the snow. To chill the Mini Fist fill a cup up of cold tap water you can add an ice cube or two to chill the water more let set for a few minutes before inserting. 

Stainless steel is a solid hard material using this with caution is a MUST so you don't cause damage to your insides or to your partner. 

While the plug is almost fully smooth aside from where the knuckles are you may need to use lubricant. To make inserting easier using a lubricant can't be very helpful even if you produce a good amount of your own natural lubricant. Stainless steel is compatible with all lube types water based, silicone, hybrid (silicone & water) as well as oil based lubes.


Function/Design

The Mini Fist's main function is anal stimulation whether you are male bodied or female bodied. Those who are male bodied could probably get pretty good prostate stimulation which can lead to better, longer and stronger orgasms. Those of us who are female bodied cause use the Mini Fist Plug either as an anal plug for anal stimulation or a vaginal plug if you are want to plug your vagina. Whichever way you choose to use the Mini Fist is up to you. The plug is absolutely anal safe since it has a flared base use for keeping it partially outside of the anal cavity. 

The details on the Mini Fist are pretty lifelike for the most part. There are all 5 fingers which are balled up into a fist, the thumb is folded in towards the palm of the hand with the other fingers over the top. The fist is the biggest part of the plug, once the fist is in place it will taper off to the wrist where its slimmer. As mentioned in the opening of the review I stated this is NOT a beginners toy by any means. The Mini Fist is marketed towards those who are size queens/kings or those who are experienced in working up to using larger toys. 


Packaging

To be honest there isn't much packaging to this plug at all!! I though that it would probably come in some type of storage box or something but it didn't. Upon arrival I opened the padded mailer that it had arrived in to find a little white box just big enough for the Mini Fist to fit inside of. Along with the fist there was a lube sample for Intimate Organics Hydra Lubricant, both the fist and the lube were in plastic bags. The Mini Fist came in a plain white box that had nothing on it aside from a barcode sticker. I would say this is the most discreet packaging I have ever gotten a toy in. You can use the box for storing your Mini Fist but it will fall apart pretty quick but since its made out of stainless steel you won't have to worry about a reaction with other toys if you just toss it in the toy drawer or your toy box. When not in use if you don't share a home with others who are offended easily or little people (kids) you could place the Mini Fist on your desk an use it as a paperweight. I wouldn't say that the packing is all that grand for gift giving since there is very minimal packaging. You can however recycle all parts of the packaging. 

Care & Storage

The Mini Fist requires very little care and doesn't have a proper way for storage. There are a few ways that you can clean your fist I will list them below I will play a (*) next to the ways that will sterilize your Mini Fist. You should always wash your toys before and after each an every use! This also applies when sharing between orifices and partners.

1.)Antibacterial Toy Cleaner-Follow Directions on the bottle
2.)Warm Water & Antibacterial Soap-Wash an rinse thoroughly 
3.)Dishwasher Top Rack**-Place in the top rack of your dishwasher 
4.)Boiling**-Place in a pan on the stove an boil for 5 minutes using tongs to remove be careful not to burn yourself
5.)10% Bleach to 90% Water**-Soak for around 5-10 minutes then rinse thoroughly

Storing is super easy you can either place the Mini Fist back in the small box it arrived in, purchase a toy pouch or just toss it in your toy box or drawer. 



My Experience

So here it is what you all have been waiting for right!? How did I manage with the Mini Fist , well truth be told I was able to successfully get it in place and as its intended purpose. I did use two other toys to work up to the Mini Fist. The 2 toys I used were glass dildos that Tabutoys doesn't carry on their site. Due to the awkwardness on the shape when it comes to the Mini Fist it felt weird going it but it wasn't a struggle to get it in place especially after working my way up. I used two different lubes as well the first one was Sliquid Sassy Booty water based lubricant for anal play. While the Sassy Booty lube is one of my faves I wanted to use my silicone hybrid lubricant from Spunk Lube, I have the one linked here but I also have the Spunk Pink that is also they same hybrid formula just PINK and that is the one I used. Between both of the lubricants I was pretty set on being properly lubricated. While being plugged I added in some clitoral stimulation using my fave clit vibe that quickly died! I grabbed my wand messager an went back to my fun that I was having. The Mini Fist gave a decent amount of pressure while inside. I was worried due to the weight compared to any other plugs I have used the Mini Fist was the heaviest. I know I have strong anal muscles so I wasn't worried about the plug just falling out due to the weight it had but I was worried about a pulling sensation since it has decent weight. 

While I had no issues getting the Mini Fist in place after working up to be able to take it, I am not so sure it will ever be used anally again. With that said it will more then likely become a paperweight on my desk which is all good for me. 


If you are into larger toys being used anally I would recommend checking out the Mini Fist.

Since it was a preference issue an not a quality issue I will def give this item a 5 star rating.

Pros-
Non Porous
Temp Play
Easily Cared For

Cons-
Could Be Too Big For Some

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