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Body & Soul Lavish

3/26/2014

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For the month of March CalExotics sent out the Body & Soul Lavish as a part of their Sexpert program. I am sent a new item each month to review. 


Overview/Use

The Lavish is a simple traditional G-Spot vibrator designed for those who are female bodied. G-Spot vibrators are intended to stimulate the G-Spot which can cause amazing orgasms once you find a technique that works best for you. Lavish is meant for vaginal penetration but, can be used to tease the nipples or perineum. Do NOT use Lavish as an anal vibrator as it doesn't have a flared base that will keep it from slipping into your anal cavity resulting in a trip to the ER to have the vibrator removed. 

Due to the girth of the Lavish I wouldn't really see it as a beginners vibe unless you are use to being with girthy men. I have learned myself that even being with men who have a ample amount of girth, a girthy toy always feel larger especially if there is no give to it. Lavish measures in at 4.25" long and 1.75" when it comes to the girth. 

You can get the Lavish in 3 colors:Blue, Pink and Purple. I received my Lavish in Purple. 

I wouldn't really say that the Lavish is very travel friendly if you are traveling by public transportation. If you are traveling where your bags are check most people will know that this is a vibe and will know what it is used for. Wish to travel with your Lavish no problem totally up to you in case it is found. When traveling make sure you remove the batteries so Lavish isn't turned on without you. 


Material
For some people material is the least of their worries when it comes to buying toys. Many people myself include use to just buy toys on how they appealed to me an knowing nothing about the material and it's safety on being used inside the body. Since learning about different materials I prefer silicone toys. An you guessed it, Lavish is no different then my other toys when it comes to the material aspect. Lavish actually consists of 2 different materials silicone and ABS plastic with a PU coating. 

So what does all of this mean? Well silicone is known for being nonporous, phathalates free, latex free, hypoallergenic as well as being able to be sterilized. A toy that can be sterilized is always great to have in your collection especially if you are prone to yeast infections or plan to share your toys with your partner. Nonporous means, that the silicone material will NOT absorb your bodily fluids into the toy. I will list how to sterilize the silicone shaft in the Care section towards the end of the review. I will mark the ways to sterilize with a (*) so you can tell the ways to clean apart from ways to sterilize. Silicone usually has no smell to it which is an upside to the material as well cause if you are like me you won't want to be sticking something that smells like a shower curtain in your vagina! Silicone has several different densities some toy are solid and others have give to them. The silicone that the Lavish is made of is pretty solid for the most part with very little give to it. Having little to no give to it the Lavish could easily feel bigger then it really is. Like texture on your vibes? Lavish has wave like texture up and down its shaft. You can also see that there are some spots that are indented below the waves. All of those spots waves and the indention are there for added pleasure while you are being penetrated. 

When it comes to ABS plastic with a PU coating, those materials are also nonporous, latex free, phathalates free, hypoallergenic but CANNOT be sterilized like the silicone portion. Of course we all know that plastic is hard with absolutely NO give whatsoever which is fine since the plastic outer parts won't be entering your body. All the plastic parts are on the battery compartment cap where the controls are located. You will notice a silver ring around the shaft towards the bottom of the vibe. This ring is made out of plastic and it silver this helps aid in the waterproof feature. 
Messing around the silver ring and outlines on the controls is listed as plastic with silver plating but it feels like it is solid metal. 




Function & Design
When it comes to the functions of the Lavish you will first want to know that it operates on 3 AAA batteries that aren't included. Once you remove the battery compartment you will want to look super closely to make sure you are putting the batteries in the proper way.  You can also take your Lavish into the bath or shower as it is waterproof. For the waterproof feature you want to make sure the clear O-Ring that is located just below the silver ring is in place as that is what keeps the water out of the battery compartment. I am not one to take my toys in the shower cause it usually ends badly. I do clean some of my toys off in the sink so if you aren't one to play in the shower you can at least clean your Lavish off in the sink with no issues. Both batteries and battery cap are easily removed and replaced.

If you like patterns, steady vibrations and speed control Lavish has all of that. To power on the Lavish you will want to press the tear drop shaped button in the middle with the whitish ring around it. When you power on the Lavish the whitish ring will glow this let's you know it is on aside from the vibrations. The center button also changes the patterns as well as powers the Lavish off. To power off you will want to hold the button down for around 3-5 seconds. The other 2 buttons are what controls your speed levels the left button as pictured above will lower the vibrations while the button on the right will speed things up. There are 5 patters as well as 5 intensity levels of vibrations.  You will find below a list of the patterns as well as the level intensity on a 1-5 scale, 1 being the lowest speed and 5 being the highest. 

Patterns & Intensity Levels
1.)Steady Vibrations
2.)Medium Pulsation Vibrations 
3.)Fast Pulse Vibrations
4.)Steady Vibrations into Fast Pulse (Roller Coaster) 
5.)Escalation From Lowest Speed into the Highest Speed

Intensity Settings 1-2-rank in at a 1/5
Intensity Settings 3-4-ranks in at 3/5
Intensity Setting 5-ranks in at 3.5/5

In all honesty there is not much power behind the Lavish as I have seen in many other vibes from CalExotics. For those ladies who aren't power queens the intensity that Lavish offers will work for you. Lavish's vibrations are BUZZY and not rumbly. I can do buzzy vibrations for internal stimulation but not for external some women are the other way around. If you aren't sure if you are into high intensity vibrations this would be a good starting vibe when it comes to power. 
On a 1-5 scale with 1 being the quietest and 5 being the loudest I would rank the sound level to be around a 2/5. With this sound ranking if someone were in the room with you they would possibly hear the vibrations even if you were using Lavish under the blankets. I found having it under the blankets made it louder. Lavish won't be heard through a closed door but if you are worried about someone hearing it you can always turn on the radio or T.V. to cover the noise. If you are using in the shower I believe the shower running would drowned out the sound of the vibrations. 

I would have to say that the controls are simple and easy to use while you are playing. I didn't experience any issues with the speeds or patterns being changed by accident. Simple easy off if you need to power Lavish off quick. If you have to turn off Lavish in a hurry remember what settings you were using because Lavish has no memory at all. 


Packaging

When it comes to the packaging of Lavish it doesn't scream luxury toy. Lavish arrives in a cardboard box that is pretty flimsy and not really all that great for storage purposes. Inside you will find the Lavish inside a seal plastic bag that you will have to rip open. I prefer to keep original packaging even if the inside packaging isn't all that grand at least I can store the toy inside the box.  I am sure that my Lavish will find its way into a Ziploc bag since none of the packaging is suitable for storing the vibe. 
If you are planning to gift the Lavish, the package itself isn't very "gift" appropriate depending on who you are giving the gift to and where you will be presenting the gift. 
Lavish's packaging is also in no way discreet as it has photos of Lavish on the box. You can find information on the back of the box such as:
Easy Controls 
LED Light When In Use
3 Second Turn Off 
Body Safe Silicone 

If you wish to toss the packaging all together you can recycle it instead of putting it in the trash. 

Care & Storage
Being made of silicone and plastic the Lavish is going to be pretty easy to care for. 

You can use an antibacterial toy spray, antibacterial soap & hot water as well as toy wipes or baby wipes. <----Those ways will NOT sterilize your Lavish though. 

To sterilize your Lavish as you can't put it in the dishwasher or boiling pot of water (this will damage motors even though the Lavish is waterproof, EXTREME temperatures will damage motors.) So since we can't use the dishwasher or boiling pot how do we sterilize the Lavish? You will need a 10% bleach solution 10/90 with 90% being water. You will want to soak your Lavish for 5-10 minutes and wipe clean. Once you remove from the bleach solution and you are sure it is clean you will then want to rinse thoroughly before use or rinse and dry before storing. 

Make sure you are cleaning your toys BEFORE & AFTER each and every use.
I want to add that you will want to make sure you clean around the battery cap area with a wipe carefully as well as around the silver ring. Bodily fluids like to seep into those areas on all my toys that are designed with the ring and battery compartment cap.  

When it comes to storing your Lavish you will either want to place it back in the original box it arrives in, a Ziploc bag or you can purchase a toy pouch from your favorite toy shop. I always try to use the original packaging and don't let me toys touch. It is said that if the toys are made of quality silicone you don't have to worry about them reacting with other silicone toys. I however, don't have the time to worry if any of my toys will cause a reaction with another so I don't let them touch. 

Better safe then sorry right?!

My Experience

This is what it all comes down to.....

I am sure you want to know how the Lavish worked for me? I can say I was disappointed with the power that the Lavish had especially since I have 2 other Body & Soul items. I have the Rechargeable Love Bunny and the Transcend and both have pretty decent power behind them especially the Love Bunny so I had hoped the Lavish would have the same amount of power. I can say the BEST part for me is the curve for
 G-Spotting since there isn't much give and curves just enough I can apply the right amount of pressure I needed. I love the way the Lavish is shaped because I didn't get a hand cramp or experience awkward positions to get the stimulation I needed. The girth was a bit much until I was fully warmed up and aroused an things went smooth from there. I personally couldn't feel the waves that are along the shaft while I had Lavish inside me. I will give this an overall 3/5 and I will list my pros and cons below.


Pros-
Silicone
Common Battery Type
Multiple Function/Speed
Great Curve
Waterproof

Cons-
Low Power
Couldn't Feel Texture
Buzzy Vibrations

Everyone has different tastes, needs and desires when it comes to the toy world. If something doesn't suit me or work for me it doesn't mean it won't work for you. 

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Laid C.1 Clitoral Vibrator

3/14/2014

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I would like to welcome Burlesque Toy Shop aboard here at Sapphire Ray's Toy Chest!! I learned that they do their review program way different then a few other companies I have worked with over the years. I went searching for the Laid C.1 Clitoral Vibrator that I was asked about reviewing, well I didn't find it on their site. I sent out an e-mail to the rep I am working with an her response was, "You couldn't find the C.1 on the site because we haven't added it just yet. We want YOUR help in testing it out to decide if it would be a valuable addition. So if you really like it or think that other people might really like it, let me know so we can add it to the site so you link it to your review." This is something I really like about the Burlesque Toy Shop and how they go about adding items to their site. In all honesty I think this is a wonderful idea even if an item doesn't work for me I can explain how it works and if I believe others would enjoy the toy in question. 


I am ALWAYS on a mission to find the BEST sex toy for me especially when it comes to clitoral vibrators and wand massagers. So far right now nothing has been able to be my We Vibe Salsa I liked my first Salsa so much I ordered 2 more from a site I was apart of.


Read on to learn more about the C.1......



Overview/Use
So the C.1 intrigues you? Is it a toy for those with a vagina? Penis? Couples? Well the C.1 is actually marketed as a clitoral vibrator, meaning it is designed for those of us who are female bodied. I would like to say that men could very well enjoy this vibe as well. When I first saw it I thought it was a cock ring as I have seen some that appeared to look similar to the C.1. The C.1 is made by Laid which is a Norwegian company. Ways that you could use the C.1 is to of course stimulate your clitoris which is what it was designed for. When using it on yourself (females) you can place 1 or 2 fingers through the ring to hold it in place where you desire the stimulation to be. You can also have penetration with ease as well with the finger holes whether you are pleasing yourself or your partner. C.1 can also be used to tease your nipples (both male & female), cup it in your hand an stimulate your partner's penis while giving a hand job or blowjob. Since the ring is pretty stretchy you could very well use it as a vibration cock ring. Use the C.1 for clitoral stimulation while having sex I know my partners have enjoyed feeling the vibrations I was receiving down their shaft.
You can get the C.1 in 2 different colors Black and Pink! I received the C.1 in pink from the folks over at Burlesque Toy Shop. If the Burlesque Toy Shop decides to carry the C.1 I would hope that they would carry it in both Black and Pink as many toy users prefer colors other then PINK. I am not totally picky about the color my toys are as long as they do what they are designed to do which is to reach orgasm. I mentioned that both men and women could enjoy the C.1 experience from beginners to advanced users. Some advanced users only prefer certain clitoral vibes. 

Material
What is the C.1 made out of? As with most of the toys in my collection the C.1 is made out of none other than silicone. Silicone is a body safe material that is nonporous, hypoallergenic, phathalates free as well as latex free. If you plan to share your C.1 with your partner it is recommended that even though it is a nonporous material that you sterilize the C.1 before using. There are a few ways you can sterilize your C.1 if you plan to share it with your partner or not it is good to know how to sterilize all toys made of material that can be sterilized. If you are prone to yeast infections it is always best to go with a material that you can sterilize!! Why is this you ask? Well like with most infections you can spread them and porous toys such as jelly, cyberskin and many other materials that are porous. Porous means that it will soak in your bodily fluids including any little infection you may have. The bodily fluid can soak into the porous toys and bacteria can grow. One of the wonderful things about silicone is if you sterilize it you won't have to worry about tossing your favorite toy or reinfecting yourself. For the most part the C.1 is pretty smooth aside from the textured bumps on the top part that is to come in contact with your clitoris, labia (inner & outer), the penis, nipples or testicles. To me they resemble braille dots. The texture I do not believe would cause issues with anyone as it isn't a rough feeling. Even though there are raised bumps there isn't much concern of them being too rough on a variety of people. I know we have people out there who are super sensitive so it could bother a small amount of people but not enough to not market it. The silicone used on the C.1 has some give to it on the top part where the texture is located. The ring itself is stretchy and super flexible. Some silicone has a draggy feeling to it, you won't find that with the C.1. If you personally experience a drag it wouldn't be nothing that a little lube couldn't fix. That would be on the smooth parts of the ring when it comes to where the numbs are located you could get irritated by the bumps if you used it dry. Always use a personal lubricant when you experience draggy toys as you can save yourself from being rubbed raw or irritated. An I don't know about you but I do NOT want raw or irritated labia or clit. 

An I am not sure what your price limit is when it comes to purchasing toys whether it be a $5.00 vibrator or a $105 vibrator I would be upset that I dropped that money on a porous toy an couldn't use it ever again because I ended up with a yeast infection or something. I am a firm believer that all toys should be made out of nonporous materials such as silicone, glass and steel.

According to the Laid website the C.1 is also made out of ABS Plastic...
What is ABS Plastic? Well it is your basic plastic, which is also nonporous, latex free and phathlate free. Plastic however cannot be 100% sterilized. Luckily for use there is NOTHING on the outside of the C.1 that has plastic that would come in contact with your body or your bodily fluids. You will be able to feel the plastic underneath the silicone though but it has a little cushion from the silicone on it. 


Functions & Design
I am slowly working my way to having most of my toy collection being made up of rechargeable toys. There are more pros to having rechargeable toys vs. the cons of having rechargeable toys. 
The C.1 comes with a USB charging cable, you can charge the C.1 via the USB port on your laptop, desktop or a USB wall adapter. When my C.1 arrived I unboxed it an plugged it into my laptop right away while I was working on reviews. I can honestly say that it does NOT take HOURS to charge the C.1 like I have seen other rechargeable toys take.i believe it was around 20 minutes or less before it was fully charged. You will find a light that will illuminate a solid light or it will flash. Solid light will indicate that your C.1 is FULLY charged an ready to play. When you plug in your C.1 to charge it you will see the light flash every 5 seconds until your C.1 has reached a full charge. If your C.1 starts flashing while in use or when you turn it on, you'll want to plug in the charger and charge the C.1 up. When the battery life is running out the light will flash 5 seconds at a time. When it comes to standby mode your charge will hold for 90 days after that it will start to deplete and you will have recharge your C.1 again. I looked through the Owner's Manual and found no information pertaining to overcharging your battery in your C.1. I would recommend to stay around close by so you can unplug just as soon as the light illuminates to a solid color and not blinking. In the top right photo you can see faintly where you will be plugging in your charger to charge up your C.1.
There is only 1 button that controls the functions of the C.1 an you will find this on the opposite side from the charging port. Press it once to power it on from there you can choose from low steady vibrations to meduim (highest speed of the 2) followed by a pulsation setting. You don't have a huge choice of settings like you get with other multiple functioning toys. To power off your C.1 you will simply want to hold the control button down for 5 seconds.
You can also see in the photo above the bottom right photo shows I am able to fit 3 fingers inside the ring. The ring is pretty stretchy an could very well fit over a penis. 
I would say that the vibrations are on the buzzy side of things. I myself prefer deep rumbling vibrations. Buzzy vibrations have gotten me off before an still do depending on the power behind it. I am sad to report that if you are a power queen this will definitely be let down. 
On a 1-5 scale when it comes to the power with 1 being the worst and 5 being the best I have to rate them as this:
1.)Lowest Power Level-Steady vibrations on the lowest setting sadly is a 1 it feels as if my cellphone was vibrating when getting a call.
2.)Highest Power Level-Steady vibrations come in at a 3 which isn't usually enough power for most. 
3.)High Pulsation Power Level High-Being the ONLY pattern setting I have to say it comes in at a 3 as well. 
Noise level is always something most people consider why purchasing a sex toy. On a 1-5 scale 1 being the quietest and 5 being the loudest. 
1.)Lowest Power Level-I will say is roughly a 1.5 as it sounds about like a cellphone when it vibrates. While you won't be able to hear it through a closed door or over the running shower someone in the same room will still be able to hear it.
2.)Highest Power Level-On this setting I am going to go with a 3 only because if any part of the C.1 touches the bed, pillow or covers the sound gets louder. While I personally don't think you would hear it through it closed door it is possible if someone were to listen hard enough. You can always turn on a fan, T.V. or the radio if you are in your room. In the shower it should't be heard over the running shower. If anyone is in the room with you they WILL hear your C.1.

The C.1 is a waterproof vibrator so you can take it in the shower or in the bathtub if you wished to. However, I hate to burst your bubble you can't take your C.1 to the beach to have a naughty trip an start foreplay in the ocean. The Owner's Manual says that it is to be used in fresh water only, I honestly wonder what person did some of the things in the DO NOT DO LIST in the Manual. Do NOT charge your C.1 while it is wet or in any type of liquid, make sure it is FULLY DRY before you plug it in to charge.

The design it pretty simple for the most part and could work for several people as we all prefer different things but can have a lot of things in common with others. C.1 is pretty much going to be for those who don't require pinpoint clitoral vibrations. With the way the shape is I honestly don't think there is any way to get pin point stimulation. I will let you know how that goes in the **MY EXPERIENCE** section. With having the ring with the hole in the center it makes it easier to hold and you can easily change angles with very little movement. 



Packaging
When it comes to C.1's packaging it is pretty simple. I love simple packaging especially if it can used for storage. The C.1 comes in a box that has a foam insert that is cut to fit the shape of not only the C.1 but also the charger cord. When you get your C.1 in the mail you may find it a little tight an a pain in the rump to get the outer sleeve off. I had that issue but it wasn't a total fail nothing got ripped so that is a plus right? Inside you will first find the Owner's Manual, by moving that you will unveil the C.1 and its charger laying in their own little holes. The C.1 and charging cord are simple to remove an place back in to their spots. I prefer to store my toys in their original packaging. There is not a toy pouch included with the C.1 which I am fine with others might not be though. The instruction manual is very helpful and I also laughed at some of the things that they warned you NOT to do. Sadly someone somewhere has had to of done these things for there to be such warnings put in place. 
Here are a few I laughed at:
Do not charge your C.1 outside....I am assuming people charge their sex toys outside? I am going to assume this is so it can't get wet or too much heat while charging. 
Do not use under a blanket, pillow or other similar items as it can get too hot causing a fire. I am pretty sure that is NOT what you want to call 911 for...Could you imagine the call?! Um...Hello my vibrator just caught me, myself and my house on fire.....

Yeah let's not do that okay.
Don't try using your C.1 while it is charging only charge when it is completely dry.  
The C.1 is waterproof up to 3 feet of water. 


Care & Storage

Being that the C.1 is made out of silicone it is easy to care for, for the most part. There are a few ways you can clean the C.1 but only one will sterilize it. I personally use antibacterial toy cleaners to clean all of my toys. You can also use antibacterial soap with hot water, baby wipes or toy wipes none of these ways will sterilize the C.1 though. If you are using soap or a gel toy cleaner that has to be washed off in the sink make sure to rinse thoroughly and dry before storing.

If you are wanting to sterilize your C.1 for sharing or just to be on the cleaner side of things you can use a 10% bleach 90% water solution. You can soak the C.1 for 5 minutes then rinse it thoroughly and dry before using or storing. 

Make sure to clean the area where there are raised dots as fluids can get caught between them. It is best to clean your toys BEFORE & AFTER each and EVERY use.

When it comes to using a personal lubricant the C.1 best matches up with a water based lubricant. If you are the type to use silicone or a hybrid lube (water & silicone) you will want to spot test on a part of the C.1 that will not come in contact with the body. After placing the lube on the C.1 wait a few minutes observe the spot where the lube is, wipe away an see if there was any change in the material. If you experience no change you can move on using the silicone or hybrid lube but it is best to spot test if you use a new brand of lube aside from the one you tested with. 

When it comes to storing your C.1 you can store it in the original packaging which is my option when storing toys. If you wish to use a different method of storing your C.1 you can use a toy pouch purchased from your favorite toy shop, you can also make a toy pouch cheap and easy. One other way you can store your C.1 in a Ziploc bag with its charger. You will want to make sure that if you are storing toys together that they don't touch as some material can react with others. Reactions that occur usually end up ruining your toys. We don't want any of that now do we?!


My Experience

I was shocked that even though the vibrations weren't rumbly like my We-Vibe Salsa I was able to climax. I loved the feeling of the raised dots on the top rubbing against my clit. In all honesty I think that is what made it easier to climax was the texture because the vibrations were pretty weak for me. While I think the ring is a great feature it would work better in a sense that you were using it as a cock ring or attaching it to your vibe. I personally don't like the loop I prefer to be able to wrap my fingers around the base of the bullet. The controls are simple to use even when in use since the C.1 only has one button and 3 settings. I preferred the highest steady vibration setting as I usually do with most all of my vibes. Having the C.1 in my collection can open doors in the bedroom with a partner as well which I like that aspect.

My personal overall rating is a 3/5 since it is made out of silicone, has texture, rechargeable and I was able to climax. I found the C.1 easy to use and easy to clean.

As a whole and without my personal feelings being in it I would say that the C.1 is a 4/5 as all of the reasons above as well as the fact that it is waterproof and some may enjoy the less intense vibrations. 



Pros-

Rechargeable 
Silicone
Multiple Settings
Waterproof

Cons-

Weak Vibrations
Finger Ring

Thanks so much to Burlesque Toy Shop for providing me with the C.1 for review!!


****Update****
Burlesque Toy Shop has since closed their doors since this review was originally posted!!! The links you will find in the review now will direct you to SheVibe so you can purchase the C.1

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What Song Brings Out Your Inner Stripper?

3/7/2014

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The fabulous representative over at Tabutoys has done it again! I have to say this is one of my FAVORITE companies to work with. 
I am sure you are wondering why the title of this post is asking about, "What Song Brings Out Your Inner Stripper?" 
We all have that ONE or more songs we love to dance to and often times we do some stripper moves to that particular song. I am asking cause I may need some new music to add to my library to see if it too brings out my inner stripper. Leave the links or names in the comment box for me! I will be reviewing the Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole Kit and you can learn more about it below. 

One of my faves would have to be "Bad GirlFriend" by Theory of a Deadman when it comes to club like music some of the older songs come to mind like "I'm in Love With a Stripper" by T-Pain as well as  "Stripper Song" by Wyclef Jean. To round out some of my favorite songs that bring out that inner stripper in me would be "I'm In Chains by Tina Arena and "Strip" by Chris Brown. 




Overview & Use

The Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole Kit is a dace pole often called a stripper pole since people think only fit women or strippers use them. Contrary to popular belief there are many women from the small, tall, short and plumpy women who can rock a Dance Pole. When it comes to the Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole, it can accommodate several different weights as well as heights for everyone out there. I love that the Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole  can work for an array of people, even those who have short ceilings or even tall ceilings in your home.  You can dance your heart out in your living room for a good workout or you can take it to the bedroom an dance for your man or woman in your life. You can also take your, Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole Kit with you on the GO!! Yes, you read that RIGHT you can take your pole on the go! If you are already a professional stripper and you are asked to do a bachelor party or any party for that matter you can pack up your pole and take it with you. 






Installation Of Your Dance Pole

According to the Owner's Manual the Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole  fits ceilings ranging from 7'2"-8'6" I found these to be off when I measured my ceiling and the poles. In the picture on the left is showingthe dance pole assembled and in place. The particular space where the pole is setup at is approximately 7'5" I was only able to use the top extension pole along with the bottom extension pole. The measurements of each pole piece I will list below as well as the length of the extensions as well. The bottom extension pole measures in at approximately 31" without the extension being used when fully extended, the extension on the bottom pole is approximately 8.25" with the extension fully extended the full length of the bottom is approximately 39.25". The center pole which has no type of extension measures in at approximately 27.75" , this pole isn't required to use unless trying to reach higher ceilings. In the picture above I am only using the 2 extension poles without the center pole. Finally the top extension pole measures in at approximately 29" without being extended, the extension length is approximately 19" bring the total length to approximately 48". When you add all the measurements together they equal out to 115" which is approximately 9'5", my ceilings are approximately 10" which would be around 120" putting my ceiling 5" off from what the manual says even the 9'5" measurements are off. When I assembled my pole to the 10" part of my ceiling the I was able to fit from floor to ceiling without affecting the sturdiness of the pole. I think the extra 5" came into play as when I was putting up the pole the top extension pole won't lock in place unless the top portion is extended past the measurements on the pole. Without going past the measurements on the top portion when pressure is applied to the top extension it pushes down making it hard to get in place. Not only can you accommodate several ceiling heights the Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole works for an array of people no matter their weight. For those who are under 220lbs you can easily extend the poles up and dance away! For those who are over 220lbs or you are looking for more stability as a smaller person you can simply bolt this Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole into the ceiling. In the manual it states to have a handyman come and bolt the ceiling plate to the ceiling. I could ONLY imagine how that call to your handyman would go...I am sure it would go a little like mine did with my "handyman" known as my dad who has YEARS of construction and foreman work. 

You could go about it the way I did, I walked in an said:
Me:"Hey um can you find a ceiling joist in my ceiling in my room?" 
Dad:"Um why? What is it for?"
Me:"Don't ask questions!!!!" It's either a Yes, I can or No, I can't response."
Dad:"Well still what is it for?!"
Me:"You know asking questions that lead to answers you don't care to hear!"
Dad:.............
Me:"If you MUST know it is for my stripper pole so can you or can't you?"
Dad:"Well um, yeah I will have to go to the shed for bolts" 
Me:"Why do you think I have been cleaning and rearranging my room?"
Dad:"Cause you were getting your desk to put in there." 
Me:"Well that was a part of the reason but I had room to put the desk without rearranging things."
Dad:"Confused look on his face......while I was trying to explain my pole"
Me:'Hold on I will be back"
I drug my dance pole that was fully put together through the house and to him so he could fully see what I was talking about.
Dad:"Oh well how much was it? Where did you get it?"
Me:"Oh well you know its a review item."
Dad:"Well that doesn't tell me how much it was"
Me:"Walking through the kitchen and down the hall back towards my room, FREE it is a REVIEW ITEM." 
Dad:"Can you get dirty movies? I want some new cartoon porn!!"
Me:"Says the man who says EWWW every time I get a new package in the mail cause 99% of the time its a new toy." 
Dad:"So can you get movies like that? Cartoon Porn!"
Me:"I would have to look, and it's called Anime Porn." 

I have to say I will NOT be getting him Anime Porn!!!!!



Now my parents know I review toys and all that, I also use to be a toy consultant so me having these things is no biggie. I have gotten so much humor over this from the comments my parents have made. I will share my mom's comments in the end of the review.


Could you imagine stating all that to your handyman? The manual said a professional handyman was needed to find the ceiling joist as that is where you have to bolt the ceiling plate. If you don't want to have the awkward conversation with a professional handyman or a handyman in your family; you can purchase a stud finder that will help detect the ceiling joists. Know that when bolting anything to your ceiling holes will be left behind, you can easily cover in the holes if you take the pole down permanently using liquid nail or spacial. 
In the photo above you will see different parts of the parts included in the Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole Kit. The far left top photo shows the hole that locks the top extension pole into the ceiling plate. Center photos show both the ceiling and floor plates the silver plate is the one you mount to the ceiling while the black plate is the floor plate which you don't bolt to anything. Bottom left photo is showing you the top extension pole locked into place in the ceiling plate. Top right photo is a picture of the spanner which is basically a wrench so you can tighten the bottom plastic nuts that secure everything in place. While mentioning the nuts there are 2 of those as well as 2 washer like rings that lock into the bottom plate and the bottom pole. Using the spanner will help you get the best possible tightness you will need to lock everything in place. Once your pole is up and in place you will want to grab a hold of the pole applying weight and pressure to check the stability. It is recommended that you have a 2nd person to help you with putting up your Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole, I didn't have any help putting mine up aside from bolting the ceiling plate into place. You will get all the instructions step by step from the User Manual as well as the instructional DVD that comes in your kit. Very clear assembly instructions. I honestly thought the DVD was going to be kind of a dance instruction DVD to show you different moves but I was WRONG. Luckily I have a cousin who has been dancing for work for many of years who is willing to teach me some things on the pole. If you don't know anyone who has been professionally pole dancing or taught themselves you can always turn to Youtube or other sites that show such videos to teach yourself. 



Here are photos of what the poles look like up close an pulled apart. The slender end with indention spots is the pole that you would insert into the fully rounded end. Both ends slide into each other pretty easily and come apart pretty easy as well. When dancing on the Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole these poles stay in place and don't move. When you are spinning on the pole the pole stays still, this particular dance pole is stationary. There are spinner poles that are out on the market. Once I fully get the hang of a stationary pole I want to try a spinning pole for sure.




Packaging

The packaging is not discreet per say but it doesn't show nudity nor does it say "stripper pole" it is marketed as a dance pole. Many people can use a  dance pole outside of clubs and outside of stripping off clothing. Dancing is a great exercise all on its own but adding in lifting your own body weight helps tone you up. The front of the box shows a cartoon girl in dace clothes leaning on the pole. On the back portion of the box it shows everything that is included in the Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole Kit. On the sides of the box it shows real ladies dancing on the pole. I love how the packaging is somewhat of a confidence booster as it states "You've Got It, So Flaunt It!" Even as a plus sized lady I flaunt what I have. As I mentioned in the Installing section, you will receive an Owner's Manual as well as an Instructional DVD on how to install your Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole. It may be hard to see but in the far right hand photo you can see the handle on the box. Aside from being able to break down your pole an take it on the go it's box also doubles as a carrying case. One thing I have to say about the packaging is that I had hoped for a storage bag or carrying case, that was NOT made out of cardboard as it won't last very long if you are constantly disassembling your pole an placing it back in its box. If you are planning to install your Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole and not store it in it's box you can toss it in the recycling bin.
 Let's take a look at the inside packaging now....
When you open the box that your Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole comes in you will see what is pictured to the right. Cardboard, Plastic and Styrofoam is what the packaging consists of. Again, if you are taking your dance pole down when not in use for whatever reason such as: hiding it from your kids, friends when they come to visit or family whether they come to visit or you live with them, you will "wear out" the Styrofoam and the cardboard out quickly. The poles are individually wrapped in plastic sleeves to elevate them knocking against each other and to keep them from scratching. Looking at the photos I have here the kit may look incomplete and missing the ceiling plate, which is in the box on the underside of the Styrofoam that the floor plate is attached to. Everything you need is suppose to be inside this kit which to me would mean that the bolts and nuts to bolt into the ceiling is included. This wasn't the case with my kit, there is no type of nuts or bolts which I am going to assume would have fit in the bottom empty rectangle in the right hand corner. If your kit doesn't come with these items you can head on over to your local hardware store to get the bolts. It would probably be best to ask a sales associate what type of bolts they recommend for hanging items over 220lbs if you aren't familiar with the hardware stores. You don't have to shout it's for your stripper pole going up, you can claim you need them for a swing in your backyard or whatever if they ask what you are using them for. 


My Experience

My experience is, so far so good no broken neck or leg yet! Totally kidding on that. I have lots to learn as I have never danced on a pole before. In all honesty, the closest I have ever gotten to climbing a "stripper pole" or sliding down it twirling would be the Fireman's Pole at the park growing up as a kid! Yes, I just went there comparing a Fireman's Pole at the park in which kids climb as well as slide down and a Stripper Pole. They are about the same right?! Haha! Only thing I am lacking for my sexy dance is some heels and maybe some new lingerie. I have watched several videos of plus sized women who were doing pole tricks like it was nobody's business and I too am hoping to get to that point as well. Using a dance pole for exercise is a great way to get a cardio workout in as well as toning yourself up!! Win Win right? I was ooberly excited when I sent over my list and was told I could review the Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE how quick Tabutoys shipping is! I will do a follow up review or post a new post linked back to this review on my progress with my pole. 

As promised another funny moment over getting my dance pole!

When my dance pole was delivered I was laying down taking a nap, the ONLY reason I woke up was because my Pit went completely crazy growling and barking. Mind you the FedEx guy didn't even knock on the door, just came an put the box on the porch. I got up pushed her away from the door, opened the door an seen this BIG BOX! I knew it was my dance pole. Grabbing the box to take it into my room my mom asks.....
Mom:"What is that?"
Me:"Oh you know just another review item" 

Heading towards me room
Mom:"I REALLY hope that isn't a dildo that LONG or that WIDE!!!!"
Me:"Um Yeah mom, um NO isn't not a dildo that LONG or that WIDE...Come on now that wouldn't fit an if it did it would WRECK my vagina!!"

Never a dull moment in my house! 

To get your very own Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole you can click on any of the links in my review. Tabutoys offers an array of dancer items from shoes, lingerie, dance gloves and so much more.

Thanks So MUCH to Tabutoys for allowing me the opportunity to try out the Peekaboo Platinum Dance Pole.

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Nomi Tang Better Than Chocolate 2

3/3/2014

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I got a request on Facebook from Nomi Tang upon accepting and checking out their website I had remember seeing their products on another site I use to review on and some of their stuff was on my wishlists. I reached out to Nomi about bringing them on board as a sponsor on my blog. I was excited when they responded back with Yes, they would come aboard! I asked about reviewing the Better Than Chocolate 2!! I have to say that the shape resembles one of my clit vibes but doesn't work like the others I have. 



To learn more on the Better Than Chocolate 2 read on....

Overview/Use

The purpose of the Better Than Chocolate 2 is to provide clitoral stimulation for those who are female bodied. When it comes to fun it doesn't have to stop at clitoral stimulation, you can tease the nipples, penis shaft and testicles of your male bodied partner. The Better Than Chocolate 2  is meant for external use only and isn't an insertable vibrator.  
Being that the Better Than Chocolate 2 is on the compact side even though bigger then a regular bullet, you can use it while having sex with your partner.
Nestle the Better Than Chocolate 2 over your clitoris while having intercourse and both yourself as well as your partner can enjoy the vibrations.  You can please your partner during a hand job by cupping the Better Than Chocolate 2 in your hand and running it up and down the shaft of the penis. Add in a little fun for your man while giving him a blowjob an stimulate the base of the penis or his testicles with the Better Than Chocolate 2. If you are a beginner in the toy world or even an advanced user you can get use out of this vibe.  Want to introduce toys into your relationship with your partner? The Better Than Chocolate 2 could be a good place to start as its a non intimidating toy.  You will find that there are endless ways to use the Better Than Chocolate 2, whether you are using it alone, with your other sex toys or with your partner. Better Than Chocolate 2 is available in Red Violet and Pink, mine came in Red Violet. 

Material
The majority of my toy collection is silicone so, yes you guessed it! The Better Than Chocolate 2 is made out of 100% medical grade silicone. So what does this mean for those who prefer silicone toys? Silicone is nonporous, phathalates free, latex free, hypoallergenic and can be sterilized. Some silicone can have a draggy feeling when it is rubbed across the skin, I didn't experience much of this with the Better Than Chocolate 2. If you experience any type of drag you can get rid of it by using a water based lubricant. Silicone is an amazing material if you share your toys with your partner or are a super clean freak like myself. I love having all my toys made out of nonporous materials so that bodily fluids aren't getting trapped inside the material growing who knows what. 
You will find a minimal amount of plastic on the Better Than Chocolate 2. Plastic has almost the same properties as silicone aside from the fact that it cannot be sterilized. This shouldn't be an issue as the part that is plastic shouldn't be coming in contact with bodily fluids unless they are on your hands. 


Functions & Design

The Better Than Chocolate 2 is a multifunction luxury clitoral vibe. If you hate looking for batteries that will fit in your toys or hate having to steal batteries from your kids toys for your toys no worries here. Better Than Chocolate 2 is a rechargeable clitoral vibrator. The Better Than Chocolate 2 isn't like other clitoral vibrators that I have owned before or ones that can still be found in my collection. 
The Better Than Chocolate 2 operates on a rechargeable battery that is inside the toy. To charge up your Better Than Chocolate 2 upon arrival you will want to locate the USB charging cable. You can either plug the USB charger into your computer or plug it into the wall via a USB adapter. Once you decide the method you are going to use for charging you will want to locate the "indented" part on the tip of the vibe. This "indention" is on the opposite endpoint from the controls. You will want to push the pointed end of your charging cable through the silicone. According to the User Manual your Better Than Chocolate 2 should take approximately 5 hours to get a full charge! I found that my initial charge took less than 5 hours to charge.
How will you know when your vibe is charging and done charging? Once you plug your Better Than Chocolate 2 into either the wall via the wall adapter or plug into your computer; you'll see an LED light come on. When the LED light is flashing RED it means that your Better Than Chocolate 2 is charging. Upon completion of charging the NT logo will turn a solid BLUE. With a FULL charge you should get approximately 2 hours of playtime depending on the speed and pattern setting you are using. You will know when your Better Than Chocolate 2 needs to be recharged by the color of the NT logo, if it starts to glow RED it will need to be charged soon. With a FULL charge the NT logo will glow BLUE even during play. 

To power on your Better Than Chocolate 2 you will want to press the power button that is just above the NT logo on the touch pad. A simple press of the power button will get you on the road to pleasure. With most vibrators to increase the speed you either have to press the one single power button or have other buttons that control the power, NOT with the Better Than Chocolate 2. You can use the power button to change from steady vibrations to the patterns that are offered, but if you want to change the speed of the vibrations you will have to use the touch slider. The touch slider technology will allow you to easily change the speed of the vibration slide up or down on the touch slider to change. If you want to lock in the speed simply hold your finger over the NT logo for 5 seconds, this will lock the speed and pattern in place. You will know that the pattern is locked in place when the NT logo will turn purple (manual says RED) but I see more of a PURPLE glow. To unlock the pattern or speed hold simply place your finger over the NT logo for 5 seconds and it will unlock. To unlock you can also change the pattern via the power button as well. 

The Better Than Chocolate 2 is also waterproof which is great for those who like shower play or are worried about ruining their toys when washing off in the sink. When it comes to playing in the water your Better Than Chocolate 2 will lock in the mode you have it on as long as its in the water. To turn off lock mode you will need to wipe the slide touch control dry before it will unlock. To the right you will find the vibration patterns that the Better Than Chocolate 2 offers. 

When it comes to the vibrations of the Better Than Chocolate 2, they are more so on the buzzy side of things. I love rumbly vibrations but I can get off on buzzy vibrations as well. The buzziness of the vibrations aren't super buzzy to the point that it would cause numbing issues. You can experience low vibrations settings to high vibration settings. I would say the lowest vibration setting would be a 1/5 on the speed scale and the highest would be around a 4/5 on the speed scale. 

Even with the power behind the Better Than Chocolate 2 is it still pretty quiet. I don't believe that this vibe could be heard through a closed door. Even on the highest setting the Better Than Chocolate 2  is super quiet, however if you are worried someone will hear it simply turn on music or the T.V. If you are in the shower or tub using your Better Than Chocolate 2  the sound of the shower running will hide any sound if you are worried about someone hearing. Honestly the Better Than Chocolate 2 is that quiet. 
If you MUST have quiet toys so others in your home, apartment or dorm doesn't hear you will want to look in to the Better Than Chocolate 2.

The Better Than Chocolate 2 is approximately 3 inches long and approximately 2 inches wide. The shape is very pleasing when it comes to comfort when holding in place. Also because of the curve in the center of the vibe you can rest it in place if you would like. If you are the type of person who needs pinpoint vibrations the Better Than Chocolate 2 might not workout so well for you. The reason I say this is even though the tip of the vibe narrows out it doesn't give full pinpoint vibrations, it gives off a broad range of vibrations. With the size of the Better Than Chocolate 2 it is easy to hide it away if you need to. Some may know what it is if they come across it while others will not.


Packaging

When it comes to the packaging of the Nomi Tang, Better Than Chocolate 2 it is simple yet elegant. I love that the packaging is for the most part discreet. It arrives in an outer box with the inner box inside. The NT logo is on the box, when you pull the gift box out; open it to reveal the Better Than Chocolate 2 you will find the inside of the box layered with silver satiny material. On the inside of the box you will find a square with Nomi Tang on it. The Better Than Chocolate 2 will be laying in a bed of silver satin lifting the small flap inside will reveal the Owner's Manual and USB charging cord. The outer box is flimsy so it could get crushed easily. I love the inner box as it is super sturdy and great for storage if you like using boxes that come with your toys. With many luxury toys you receive a storage pouch, the Better Than Chocolate 2 doesn't come with one. You can leave this box out on your dresser or nightstand closed an no one will know what lays inside. I love when packaging is sturdy enough to store your items in but discreet enough not to have to stuff in a drawer. 
Since the packaging is partly a gift box I believe it is really great for gifting a friend or your partner. 

Care & Storage

Since the Better Than Chocolate 2 is made out of silicone and is waterproof cleaning is super simple. You will find several ways below to clean your Better Than Chocolate 2 you can choose the one that works best for you. The way to sterilize your Better Than Chocolate 2 will have a (*) beside it. 
You will want to clean your Chocolate BEFORE & AFTER each use.

1.) Antibacterial Toy Cleaner-when it comes to cleaning with an antibacterial toy cleaner it can be as simple as spraying it down and wiping it clean. Some toys cleaners come in gel form which have to be rinsed off in the sink. 
2.) Toy Wipes/Baby Wipes-simple easy way to clean your toys but doesn't sanitize them. I use wipes for a preclean before using a toy cleaner.
3.) Antibacterial Soap & Warm Water-you can easily wash your Better Than Chocolate 2 in the sink with soap and water. Make sure to thoroughly rinse and dry before storing.
4.) **10% Bleach/90%**-using a 10% bleach solution will sterilize your Better Than Chocolate 2 so you can share it with your partner or to kill off any germs that could cause infection after you have used it. Soak in the bleach and water solution for a few minutes then rinse and dry thoroughly before storing. 

I am sure you have read on my blog and many others or even websites that state you can boil silicone or toss in the dishwasher; well you can but NOT with this!! Placing your Better Than Chocolate 2 in the dishwasher or a boiling pot of water will damage the motors inside.

When it comes to storage it is simple and easy. You can use the box the Better Than Chocolate 2 arrives in to keep it from getting lint on it. I will say even though I don't mention this is all my reviews, for whatever reason any dust, hair, lint or pet fur somehow find its way to my Better Than Chocolate 2. Make sure that your toys don't touch, if certain materials touch they can cause a reaction making your toys unusable. If you choose not to use the box your Better Than Chocolate 2 arrives in you can use a Ziploc Bag to store the vibe, User Manual and USB charging cord. If you prefer storage pouches you can pick one up at most toys shops or online. Toy pouches can easily be made at home with a piece of fabric and a needle with thread. 

Lube Compatibility 

It is best to use water based lubricants when it comes to using silicone toys. If you use silicone or a hybrid (silicone/water based lube) it could damage the finish or material on the Better Than Chocolate 2 thus voiding it's warranty. If you only use silicone or hybrid lubes spot test on a part of the vibe that won't be coming in contact with the body. Wait a few minutes an then check to see if there is any type of reaction, if you experience a reaction in the material wipe clean an proceed with water based lubricants only. 


My Experience

My experience with the Better Than Chocolate 2 was actually really well even when it came to playtime. My clit is usually pretty picky and prefers pinpoint vibrations. I was able to reach orgasm within 10 minutes with the Better Than Chocolate 2. I used mine in the shower and it is completely waterproof like stated on Nomi Tang's website and in the User Manual. One thing I found not to be true for me though is even though I was in the shower, the Touch Slide Controls never locked even when in the water. Why did the Slide Touch Controls not lock?! I am unsure it could be that I used it in the shower and not in the bathtub full of water. I was super pleased by the discreet sound of the vibrations as well. Love the Slid Touch Controls as they were simple to use even if I wanted to change up the vibration settings while playing.  When myBetter Than Chocolate 2 arrived it had a partial charge to it so I didn't have to wait the 5 hour charge time that it is suppose to take to charge. I used the USB charger by plugging it in to my USB port on my laptop to allow for charging while working on my blog.

Being user friendly, made out of silicone and being rechargeable this is something I will be using again and will stay in my collection for a good while. 

To get your very own Better Than Chocolate 2 you can click on ANY of the highlight Better Than Chocolate 2 links to order from Nomi Tang directly. If you wish to order from your favorite retailer drop in and see if they carry it or check this link. You can also click the banner below to order from Nomi Tang's site and see what else they have to offer as well. 




If you want to know how to use the Better Than Chocolate 2 aside from my review you can checkout the How To Use on Nomi Tang's site.

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