My Item of the Month for May from the CalExotic Sexpert Program is the: Embrace Sweetheart Wand. I get an item each month out of the New Products listing. Are you a sex toy reviewer? Sex Blogger? Do you think you have what it takes to be a Sexpert? If so you can fill out the Sexpert application HERE to see if you fit what CalExotics is looking for. Overview The Embrace Sweetheart Wand is a dual function vibrator geared toward those of us who are female bodied. You are able to get vaginal penetration right along with clitoral stimulation, if you would rather have your perineum massaged you can do that as well. If you are unaware of where your perineum is, it is the small space of skin between your vaginal opening and your anus.With the bulbous thick head and flexibility you will also get a good amount of G-Spot stimulation.
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So the wonderful folks over at Tabutoys did it again! I love seeing new things added to their site and I was able to score this sexy lace dress! Overview/Design I was excited when I found the Curve Queen Strapless Lace Dress By Fantasy Lingerie. It is super cute and I just had to have it! I was extremely excited when I saw that this dress was PLUS SIZE and NOT ladies sizes. This lace dress is available in sizes 1x/2x and 3x/4x. I am always in heaven when I find new plus sized lingerie that is super cute and sexy because well we plus sized ladies like to feel sexy as well as look it. The Curve Queen Strapless Lace Dress is made out of 90% Nylon and 10% Spandex. Having the 10% Spandex will allow this piece to stretch to fit you better or to move with you when you are moving around in it. Nylon can usually be a little scratchy but I didn't experience that with the Curve Queen Strapless Lace Dress which is a PLUS especially being on your bare nipples. There are 2 different ways that you can wear this dress you can wear it without the sides scrunched and tied or with the sides scrunched an tied. You could also be a little different and tie up only one side to give the shorter on one side sexier effect. The bottom of the dress has a scalloped design around it. You will find tie ribbons on both sides of the dress, these are used to get the scrunch tied up look. I like the dress both ways but having the sides tied and scrunched brings in a sexier look in my opinion. This dress is more so for in home, bedroom or club scene if you are a dancer since it is very see through. If you wanted to wear this out in public you could probably wear a bikini set underneath it to cover your breasts. I have a few measurements we will talk about here in a minute. I want to mention that I received the Curve Queen Strapless Lace Dress in the 3x/4x size. I fell into the sizing categories for both 1x/2x and 3x/4x so I went with the larger of the sizes. I don't list out my actual size and weight for personal reasons, but I did fall into the 3x/4x bracket given on the Fantasy Lingerie size chart. Right between where your breasts are at in the top you will find a black ribbon that is attached that adds to the outfit. The measurements I will be listing below are that of the dress itself not my measurements. Curve Queen Strapless Lace Dress measures in at: Top-across the top it measures 16.5 inches across when not stretched If you were to stretch the top as far as it will allow you it will be 26 inches approximately fully stretched out. This will give you an around about way to find out if it will for sure fit you. Length-when both sides are untied the dress from above the breasts to the bottom of the dress is 30 inches long. When having the sides tied and scrunched up the dress at the shortest point is 20 inches long. With the Curve Queen Strapless Lace Dress you will get a matching thong but if you aren't a thong person I am sure you could easily find a pair of black boy shorts such as these to wear with the dress. I have these Dreamgirl Crotchless Thong Boy Shorts in my lingerie collection and they are super comfy and would go great with this Curve Queen Strapless Lace Dress. To the right you will see the thong that comes with the Lace Dress. They are cute, match the dress and fit well for the most part but they aren't my favorite style to wear. The measurements for the thong are as follows: Waist-19 inches when not stretched and they stretch to approximately 27 inches which means they will fit most body shapes and sizes. The front lace panel on the thong is 7 inches wide at the widest part, so it does have a little bit of coverage. Most of the time I look for undies sexy or not that have a cotton crotch liner as cotton helps your vagina breath a little better. There is a SMALL liner in the thong that comes with the Curve Queen Strapless Lace Dress, it measures in at 2 inches in length and 1.5 inches width wise. The wide of the T-Back part of the thong is also 1.5 inches width wide. Packaging The Curve Queen Strapless Lace Dress arrived in a box that has the dress photographed on the front as well as the back of the box. The box also displays the size chart that Fantasy Lingerie follows. Inside you will find your dress and thong folded up and in a plastic bag that is sealed. I can say the packaging isn't over the top or all that extravagant but it all can be put in the recycling bin. You will see the model on the front and back of the box. They photoshopped her nipples our so the packaging isn't all that provocative as it doesn't show actually nudity. As I said it isn't the best packaging but when it comes to the lingerie or clothing side of things. You don't want to keep the packaging anyways unless it came on a cute sexy hanger but even then you would be tossing the plastic bags. All of my packaging will be heading to the recycle bin. You will also find the sizing chart to be able to find out if it is the size you are needing. To the right you have all the sizing information you will need. I will add in the information from Tabutoys website. 1x/2x- Size-14-20 Cup Size-D/DD Molded Cup-D/DD Bust-40"-48" Waist-36"-40" Hip-44"-48" Weight-200-225lbs 3x/4- Size-20-24 Cup-DD/E Molded Cup-DD/F Bust-48"-52" Waist-40"-44" Hip-50"-56" Weight-225-280lbs As I mentioned earlier I fell into the size charts on both the 1x/2x and 3x/4x I went with the larger of the sizes to be on the safe side which usually works in my favor. This go around though it partly worked in my favor, the dress fit PERFECT in the breast area!! It fit so so in the tummy area I felt like a stuffed sausage which isn't a good feeling. When it came to fitting over my rear that was the biggest struggle with the sizing it was super tight over my rear. This best fit me with the sides scrunched and tied up. I have to say that this lingerie line does run small but I was able to fit in it and once I got past the stuff sausage feeling I felt sexy in the Curve Queen Strapless Lace Dress. So if you fall in both categories I would recommend going up a size if you fall in the higher measurements in the 1x/2x I would recommend going up in size. The thong though fits well a little on the big side but I can always substitute undies for that issue. Care As with all lingerie it goes the same way as the last! Hand wash in cold water Do NOT use bleach Hang or lay flat to dry Well because I march to the beat of my own drum, I wash mine in the washing machine on delicate! I have a front load washer without an agitator. If your washer has an agitator I would skip the delicate cycle and hand wash as it can get caught on the agitator. An just as not hand washing I don't always hang to dry I use the air dry or delicate cycle on my dryer as well. To store your Curve Queen Strapless Lace Dress you can either hang it up in the closet, folded in a drawer or you can place the dress with matching thong in a Ziploc bag to keep the whole outfit together. My Experience Well I kinda touched base on my experience throughout the review but I have to say I love this piece even if it is a little on the tight side. I have no regrets on adding this flirty sexy little dress to my lingerie closet. I rate this a 4 out of 5 even though I love it I have to knock off a point since it does run on the small side. Thanks so much to Tabutoys for sending out this dress!! Also in my shipment I received their new catalog! Want to own the Curve Queen Strapless Lace Dress? Well you can by clicking on any of the links throughout my review! Shop online HERE Friend Them On Facebook Follow Them On Twitter Overview I know many of my readers are ALWAYS looking for the perfect storage bag, case or box for all your fun personal items, lingerie and sex toys. I know many have kids that like to be nosy an you are scared they are going to find your toys and ask a million questions that you don't even want to begin to explain. Some of you live with your parents or family of some sorts an you worry they will come across your sexual items an either ask a million questions because they are against you using them or they want to know more about buying their own. Are you a college student who has roommates? Want to hide your toys from them as well I have your answer, it is the Pleasure Purse! Below you will find their story I snagged from their website at www.pleasurepurse.com Our Story Thank you for considering the Pleasure Purse, we sincerely appreciate it. The idea came to us five years ago when our kids started to get snoopy. We wanted something lockable to hide the toys. After searching for a purse that could also be discreetly taken on romantic rendezvous and not being able to find anything, we decided to make our own. Resulting in requests from friends for something similar we decided to turn it into a business. We began this journey 4 years ago. It has been a great experience from the concept through the design stages and up to selling of this product. We are very excited for the launch of our new online store. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us, we would love to talk to you! We are located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Feel free to call Leah at 1-403-630-5324 anytime. With the new update on Tabutoys website I am able to review dance wear and more! So be on the lookout for more lingerie, dance wear and things that can be used in the bedroom outside of sex toys. Lingerie, dance wear & shoes have many purposes from the bedroom to the dance floor. Overview I have been lusting after the Ellie Zane 6" Platform Pumps since I came across them browsing through a few sites and I just had to have them. While its been YEARS since I wore any type of MAJOR heels I still wanted to add these to my closet. The Zane Pumps can be used in many different ways and for many different reasons. I want to do a Boudoir Photo Shoot in the near future and these will work great! If you are an exotic dancer, stripper or cam model these will work great for that as well. These are cute and sexy all rolled into one shoe. Like matching your heels to your outfit when you head out to the club? Yes, these will work great for that as well. Whether you are using these amazing pumps for photo sessions, clubbing or work purposes they will work wonderfully. The Zane 6" Pumps are a MUST have especially if you own lots of purple clothes, lingerie or dance wear. I have a baby doll that will be pictured later in the review that matches these heels pretty well depending on how the light hits them. As you can see in the name of the pumps these are manufactured by Ellie Shoes.which they are known for their Stilettos which most dancers wear. Want to learn more about these amazing heels? Read on to find out more. Style The Zane Platform Pumps are not only a heel but also a sandal. With the open toes and ankle strap you can get an elegant look. The toe strap in the thinnest part is around an inch wide and on the side of the strap goes to about 2 inches wide. The toe strap is 3.5 inches long on the sides and 1.5 inches long in the center of the strap. The ankle straps are on the thinner side of things an aren't like other sandals you see with wide ankle straps. If you aren't an ankle strap person I am sure you could remove them permanently without much work. If you choose to remove the ankle strap you would have to cut them off an you wouldn't be able to reattach them. I am personally a fan of the ankle straps. On the Tabutoys website the photo shows studs on the side of the ankle strap you won't be losing those by removing the ankle straps as there aren't studs on that side of the strap, at least on mine. Looking from the top of the shoes you can see where the insoles are they are black with a diamond pattern. The material used for that is leather feels and smells like leather. The insole doesn't extend in to the toe area at all they stop about an inch or so before the end of the toe area. Where your toes rest the insole is purple like the rest of the heel. I am not sure the exact material used for the outer layer that is purple. The purple is smooth and soft feeling similar to suede, the purple changes depending on the lighting and how the light hits the heels. You will be able to see that throughout my photos, since there is a foil affect in the material. In all honesty photos don't do these pumps any justice at all. Across the toe strap you will see its adorned with silver metal studs as well as a zipper on the outer side of the strap. I just can't get enough of these heels!! There are 16 studs all together 5 on the bottom row and 11 across the top row. The buckle for the ankle strap is also silver. As you can see on the bottom of the Zane Pumps you have a black rubber sole. I would say that these don't have a lot of texture or grip on the bottom of them. The lack of gripping textures could be a downfall depending on the purpose of why you bought the Zane Pumps. If you plan to use them for dancing whether it be in a club on the dance floor, performing at a club as an exotic dancer or stripper these will help you glide an give you the option of spinning without having to force it. If you will be doing dancing where you need to be able to glide or spin without gripping the floor these will work well for that. If you need a lit of grip these might not work. Don't get me wrong you aren't going to hit tile or wood floors an automatically lose your footing an go sliding but could easily happen if the floors are waxed or wet. Texture amazing texture at that on the platform and heel! I love that it is silver in color with clear trim this helps accentuate them and make them super sexy.The texture on the Zane Pumps can also have a different look to them depending on the lighting especially if you have a strobe light. If you are dancing in colored lights whether its strobe lights or black lights you will get a different look on the heel and platform since its silver it will reflect the light. The platform is 2.5 inches thick/tall and 4 inches long on the sides. The heel is 6" tall and the width ranges from 0.5 inch to 1 inch. So the heel itself isn't too thin but definitely not super thick. Quality Check When I got my Zane 6" Pumps in I pulled them out and looked them over. I didn't notice many flaws til I was able to FINALLY put them on. As you can see the insole stops right before the toe area which I can understand it looks better having the toe area purple. The insole in my pumps isn't fully intact at the toes which can be an issue if I move my toes or curl them it will lift up the insole. I did find that the insole isn't flush with the purple area where the toes go. You can see that as well in the above photo. I wish Ellie would have made it more flush if it were at all possible to do. While it is NOT a MAJOR flaw I still feel it needs to be mentioned so that you all are aware of the slight issue you may have. Ankle strap oh that ankle strap upon checking over my Zane 6" Platforms I notice that the holes where you would place the buckle when putting on your heels aren't fully punched through. I would say only 2 out of the 5 size holes were punched all the way through. If you are a dancer and you do club work I recommend checking to make sure your holes are punched all the way through. If you come across the holes not being punched all the way through on your Zane 6" Pumps you can easily poke them to get it where you can choose the right hole for wearing comfortably. As my luck would go I needed the very last hole on the strap which wasn't poked through all the way. I used a ballpoint pen and the tip of a mechanical pencil to push through to clear out the hole so I could buckle my heels on. Sizing for me when it comes to dress shoes is all wonky in tennis shoes I wear like a 9 or 9.5 in women's but in heels or dress shoes I need a smaller size usually. To be on the safe side I went with the size 9 in the Zane 6" Pumps. For the most part my Zane 6" Pumps fit in the actual heel size I chose BUT I am more then likely going to have to poke a few more holes in the strap on my own as the last hole on the strap is a loose fit. I mean I don't want them SUPER tight but I also don't want the straps so loose that they slide off when walking or dancing. Below you will find the Ellie Shoes Size Chart. Read Carefully to make sure you choose the proper size you will be needing. Tabutoys carries sizes 6-10 in the Zane 6" Pumps.
Overall I will say that even with a few flaws the quality of these pumps are amazing. I believe these will last a good while as long as you take care of them properly. If you need to clean them using a damp cloth or wipe should do the trick. I would NOT recommend submerging them into water. Packaging Simple for the most part, this photo doesn't show ALL of the packaging that was included. You Ellie Zane 6" Platform Pumps will arrive in the Ellie shoe box! The lid to my box looked like an elephant or something had stepped on it and was torn on the corner seams but I tapped them back together as I plan to store my shoes in the their box so they stay clean. Most all of the packaging that was use is recyclable since it consists of tissue paper and cardboard. There was tissue paper stuffed in the toes of the pumps. Cardboard wrapped around the straps and placed into little cloth like pouches then wrapped with tissue paper over them. You can say that they were super protected from scuffing against each other. I have discarded all of the paper and cardboard that was inside the box aside from the tissue paper. I also kept the little bags pictures in the top right corner in the photo to the left. I believe the little bags will come in handy for storing the Zane 6" Platforms especially from scuffing each other. Even if my box was non repairable with tape I would have just tossed it in the recycle bin and found a different box or bought a plastic shoe box for storage purposes. The box will work great if not damaged for gift giving and since they are just shoes you won't have to worry about questions on why the person was getting them. My Experience I love these heels and so glad they are now mine. If you look at the pic to the right you can see on the top photo the Zane Pumps sparkle in a sense with the foil affect. In the bottom photo theheels appear to be darker and don't sparkle as much. It is all in the lighting! I have a few lingerie pieces these will go with one is a baby doll that I mentioned at the beginning of my review, it is the Rocker Chic by Coquette. I had the baby doll a good while before I ever came across the Zane 6" Platform Pumps. When I came across the pumps I knew they would match the baby doll even if its not a 100% match but again depends on the lighting. I can promise you if you aren't use to being in heels like these and even if you are use to them I can tell you that you will get a workout especially in your legs! Those who go to the club in stilettos and dance for hours on end....I applaud you because I know I could spend more then a few hours in them let alone being drunk in them! Even with choosing the size 9 and the ankle straps being loose on the very last hole I am happy with these heels. I do know now if I get another pair of Ellie heels I can go down to an 8 but would probably still stick with a 9 since your feet tend to swell after being on them for long periods of time. The Outfit Now I will share the picture I took with the Zane 6" Pumps next to the Rocker Chic baby doll. As I said before they aren't a PERFECT match but close nonetheless. Browsing through the Ellie site I found that the Zane 6" Pumps are also available in red, black, pewter and of course purple. I would LOVE a pair of the black Zane 6" Platform Pumps because they would go with a lot more but this just gives me a reason to get more purple lingerie. I also have fishnets I can add to the mix since the cups on the baby doll are fishnet as well. I love that both pieces have studs on them even if the baby doll's studs are black and Zane's studs are silver. I would have to say these are a MUST have for anyone who owns purple lingerie, dance wear or clothes in purple that you wear to the club with friends. I sent a picture of the Zane 6" Platform Pumps to my cousin an she even said they were gorgeous! Pictures though do no justice at all you will have get these to see what I am talking about! I give these heels a 5/5 To Order Your Own Pair Of Zane 6" Platform Pumps Click HERE Where to Find Tabutoys Like Them On Facebook Follow Them On Twitter I got another goody box in from Pipedream a few weeks ago and inside I found the following: Icicles No.48 Ceramix No.4 Moist Personal Lubricant & Anal Fantasy Mini Silicone Plug Today I will be reviewing the Icicles No.48 but, be on the lookout for reviews on the other items I received as well. Overview/Use The Icicles line from Pipedream is an amazing collection of toys made out of Pyrex Glass such as your bake ware in your kitchen. The Icicles line contains dildos, vibrators as well as anal plugs. Pipedreams' Icicles line isn't the typical plain Jane glass toys, most are very pretty and look like a piece of art! That is one thing that draws me in. The purpose behind anal plugs is for those who like anal stimulation with or without having intercourse or for those who are male bodied looking for prostate stimulation. The No.48 is a light shade of pink but looks clear in my photos due to the flash. Each No.48 plug can vary in shades of pink since they are handcrafted. The Icicles No.48 is available in pink only. Do you like double penetration but want to real deal to be in the mix as well? You can simply pop the No.48 in the backdoor while you have your partner giving you vaginal penetration. No partner but want to be double stuffed while masturbating? Yep, you can use plugs there too. Anal plugs can also be worn for extended periods of time whether it be around the house while doing chores or out running errands. Make sure though when indulging in anal play that you are using a toy made specifically for anal play. Using an item without a flared base can end badly!! Who does the No.48 plug work best for? In my opinion, it would work for women more so then men unless you aren't worried about it being "girly" in looks. I would say that the No.48 could be used by a beginner if you ease your way into inserting the plug. The No.48 measures in at 3 inches long insertable length and 1.25 inches wide. Pipedream does manufacture smaller plugs that would workout even better for a beginner. You can view them on their site. Want to learn more about the No.48? Read on.... Material-What Is The No.48 Made Out Of If you know me and follow all my reviews you will know that the No.48 isn't made with a porous material! The No.48 is made out of hand blown Pyrex Glass also referred to as Borosilicate Glass. When it comes to glass toys you will want to use with extra care and caution since glass is a solid material and has absolutely NO give to it. Since there is NO give when it comes to glass toys you will want to proceed with caution! Don't just ram the No.48 in to your vagina or anus make sure you work your way up slowly til fully inserted. Also being that the No.48 is smooth on the surface that is being inserted you won't have much trouble. Make sure though that you use a proper amount of lubricant to make insertion easier. With the proper amount of lubricant and patience you should not have any problems with the No.48 plug. If you are one of those who share your toys between orifices or with your partner make sure that you clean your No.48 properly before sharing with your partner or between your own orifices. The No.48 is made out of a very safe material that is great especially if sharing. Made out of Pyrex/Borosilicate Glass means that the No.48 is made out of nonporous, latex free, phathaletes free and hypoallergenic material. This is something I look for in all the toys I own. Nonporous toys can be shared with no issue IF they are cleaned properly. Icicles No.48 can be sterilized for safer play meaning you can kill all the germs on it. You can find out how in the Care Section which you can find below. When it comes to using glass toys you will want to inspect them before and after each an every use. Things to check for: Scratches Chips or Any other type of crack, break or such. If you find any of the above upon inspection of your No.48 you will want to discontinue use as any of the above can cut your anal or vaginal tissue. You will want to avoid any cuts or tears as they can cause infection if you are unaware of them and can't treat them properly. Pyrex/Borosilicate Glass if broken doesn't shatter like most other glass items do. If you accidentally drop your No.48 plug it may not break right away but the glass will be weakened to where at some point it could break. When broken you won't get tiny shattered slivers of glass, you will experience big chunks of broken glass when it come to the glass that the No.48 is made out of. Design/Function The design of the No.48 is actually a pretty good design if you ask me. I love the bulbous tapered head as it makes for easier insertion. Having a short shaft in a sense between the bottom of the bulb and the base. I see this important as with another plug I own there isn't much of a shaft it is the tip of the plug then, well the flared base. When it comes to plugs that has no type of shaft in between the bulb and base they usually tend to be pushed out or hard to hold into place. Having the shaft in the middle is one thing that would draw me in since I don't want to take the time to work up to the point of getting the Icicles No.48 in place just for it to easily pop out especially upon orgasm. The base for the Icicles No.48 is a flower with petals around the bottom. The petals are not even nor the same size which just like a regular flower all petals are different. Since the No.48 is hand blown and crafted they will all differ a little from each other. Having the petals being different and not matching as you can see in the above photo it doesn't take away from the plug itself. If you want to place the No.48 on an even surface and stand it up on the base you can but it will be a little lopsided. Glass can also contain air bubbles on the inside of the glass this is pretty common in hand blown glass toys. I didn't see any air bubbles in mine but you might find them in yours. Air bubbles in the glass are okay as long as they are on the inside, to me they actually add to it. You may also see small scratches those could also be on the inside/underside of the glass and not actually on the surface. Please make sure that you do check by running your nail or finger tips over the surface of the Icicles No.48 plug as well as any other glass toy to make sure nothing catches on the scratches if they are on the surface. When it comes to function, the Icicles No.48 is for those who enjoy anal penetration or for males prostate stimulation. Even though there is no type of curve on the Icicles No.48 a make could still get prostate stimulation. No prostate? That would be us ladies, you don't have to have a prostate to enjoy anal play. Anal play can give you a full feeling when being double penetrated. Anal stimulation can also make your vaginal orgasms so much stronger. Heat It Up Or Cool It Down The Icicles No.48 as well as all other glass toys can be warmed up or chilled for those who are into temperature play. There are a few precautions you will want to take when it comes to temperature play and how to achieve the temperature you are wanting. I will post what the Icicles box says even though I do NOT agree with it as well as I will post how I would go about the temperature play. Heat It Up! Hot Hot Hot..... Negative More Like Warm Warm Warm To warm up your Icicles No.48 you will want to do one of the following: Run your Icicles No.48 under warm or hot tap water. If you don't want to stand at the sink and wait for your No.48 to get to your desired temperature you can also soak it in a cup of water at the temperature you wish to use. Make sure you test the temperature on your wrist before inserting but also remember your vaginal or anal tissue is WAY more sensitive then your outer skin. The inside flap of the Icicles No.48 mentions what I did above about running the No.48 under warm tap water. The one thing I DO NOT agree with when it comes to the heating it up part the Pipedream package states that you can place your Icicles No.48 into the microwave. I personally do NOT recommend this option as glass can heat unevenly and the part you may test will feel warm while other parts can be super hot! Do NOT microwave or boil for temperature play. Cool It Down! To cool down your Icicles No.48 you will want to do one of the following: Run your Icicles No.48 under cold tap water or you can soak it in a cup of cold tap water. If you are wanting a more frigid temperature you can place your Icicles No.48 into a cup of cold tap water with a few pieces of ice in the cup. You could very well place your Icicles No.48 in the refrigerator as well for a few minutes to get it chilled. Just as heating up your Icicles No.48 you will want to test the coldness of the plug before inserting into your vagina or anus. Cooling it down Pipedream style, the package states to place the Icicles into the freezer I personally would NOT recommend this option. Here is why I do NOT recommend placing your Icicles toys in the freezer have you ever gotten your tongue stuck to an ice cube or popsicle? Seen people get their tongues stuck to poles in the movies? Well I am sure you get where I am going with this, I do NOT want anything getting stuck to my insides especially in one of the most sensitive places ever. You can also use your Icicles pieces at room temperature as they are usually pretty chilly to the touch. I don't place mine in cold water or hot water for temperature play. I use mine at room temperature. Glass maintains temperature very well so if you are going to use your No.48 chilled it will eventually warm up to your body temperature and will hold that temperature for a good bit. If you are the type who likes to switch between temperatures I would steer clear of doing so with the same piece. Going from one temperature to the next can weaken the glass in your Icicles No.48 which means it can eventually break when subject to heat or cold temperatures. If you go from HOT to COLD right away or COLD to HOT you can expect the glass to eventually break. It may NOT be the first time or the tenth but eventually it will give way. Packaging As always I absolutely LOVE the packaging of the Icicles line from Pipedream. In no way at all is the packaging for the Icicles No.48 discreet and for me that is okay for others it could be a problem. I love the peek-a-boo windows where you can open the flap and take a peek to see what's inside when you get it in the mail (you can view this photo in the intro section above). As you can see the Icicles No.48 box has photos of the plug all over the box. It does state that the No.48 is a hand blown glass massager but also says great for anal play on the back description. Once you open the box and slide out the foam insert you will find your No.48 plug nestled in its foam bed. When it comes to the safety aspect on protecting your Icicles from breaking Pipedream has it right. In all of the glass toys I do own Pipedream is the ONLY one who has their products inserted into a foam holder that protects it from impact. Having the foam insert makes the packaging that the Icicles No.48's original packaging great for storage as well. You can choose to purchase a padded toy pouch from your local toy store or from a online store. If you choose to toss the packaging of the Icicles No.48 you can recycle the cardboard box and toss the foam insert. Plan to give the Icicles No.48 as a gift to your partner? The packaging is great for gift giving if you aren't giving the plug as a gift in front of others. For gift giving the packaging is great if you are giving the gift in more of an intimate setting with your partner. Care & Storage Being the Icicles No.48 is made of Borosilicate/Pyrex Glass cleaning it before and after each use or between orifices/partners is simple. You will want to clean your Icicles No.48 very well before and after each use. Below you will find several ways to clean your No.48 and some will actually sterilize it for you. I will mark the ways to sterilize your No.48 with () and the ways that will NOT sterilize will be marked with (). Many Ways To Clean & Very Few Ways To Sterilize Using an antibacterial toy cleaner whether its a spray that you simply spray on leave for a few seconds and the wipe off with a cloth or one that acts like a soap that has to be rinsed off with water. While it has the word "antibacterial" in the cleaner names does NOT mean it will 100% sterilize your plug. It will simply kill off some germs but not all. Antibacterial soap yes like that hand soap at the sink in your bathroom. If you choose this route you will want to lather on the soap making sure you wash and rinse thoroughly before storing. You will want to rinse in warm or hot water. Baby wipes or toy wipes, these can be used to clean off your plug but in no way will it sterilize it nor kill germs that are on the plug. Using wipes you will simply wipe the plug down completely making sure you clean every crevice. I personally use these wipes as a pre-clean method before using a toy cleaner or washing in the sink. Boiling your glass plug WILL sterilize the No.48 for sharing between orifices, partners or just to keep yourself protected in case you had an infection you knew nothing about as signs weren't there. You can get out a pan and fill it with water place on your stove til you have a rolling boil. Using tongs easily place the plug into the pan and boil for about 5 minutes. You can either let the plug settle in the pot til the water cools of or you can use tongs to carefully remove the plug. You will want to place the HOT plug on a towel to dry as well as cool off before touching and storing. Do NOT place the plug in cold water while still hot! 1 of 2 things will happen it will either break or weaken the glass which could assist in a break later down the road. Top rack of the dishwasher, you can place your No.48 in the top rack of your dishwasher for a full cycle it's recommend to not use dish soap. The heat from the the dishwasher will sterilize your plug just as it does your dishes. 10% bleach to 90% water, mix up this solution and soak your No.48 for 5-10 minutes remove and rinse thoroughly and dry before storing. -Lubricant Compatibility- You will want to use a good lubricant when inserting the No.48. Since the Icicles No.48 is made out of glass you can use any type of lubricant you wish. I was sent the Moist Personal Lubricant in the box that the Icicles No.48 arrived in which is a water based lubricant. You can use water based, silicone based, hybrid (silicone & water), or oil based lubricant. The options are endless since it is glass. I personally used a water based anal lubricant from Sliquid called Sassy Booty. I do recommend though that you choose a lubricant that is thick an doesn't run very easily. Thin lubricants tend to not last as long. Storing your No.48 is going to be pretty simple, you can store this a few different ways. -Padded Toy Pouch -Original Packaging -Sock-This will be a less bulky storage route and cheaper then using a padded toy pouch -Bubble Wrap If you can think of any other ways you can do storage I am open to hear them! My Experience I wouldn't call me self an EXPERT or ADVANCED level anal player as I am still getting my feet wet so to speak so I had to work a bit to get the No.48 in place as it was a little on the bigger side of things for me. I felt really full while having the plug in. Seeings as the Icicles No.48 has no texture at all on the plug itself it did help with the ease of getting it into place. I love the look of the flower on the base even with its uneven petals but, that makes each one unique. Beings I have a big booty the flower wouldn't have been seen if I was using it with a partner unless I had spread my cheeks apart. The base did fit comfortably in between my cheeks even when I moved around with it in place. With the shaft being there it also helped the plug stay in place and didn't make it want to pop out like I have had happen with another plug I own. I used the Icicles No.48 at room temperature which is cold enough for me. Once removed and cleaning it I could feel the heat it was holding in which was pretty much what my body temperature was. Since I am the ONLY one who uses my toys I used an antibacterial toy spray to clean my Icicles No.48 before storing. I found this easy to clean as well as store. I personally use the original packaging to store most all of my toys in. Pros- Glass Body Safe Temperature Play Can Be Sterilized Cons- Size (for some) Designed More Towards Women With The Design I will say my overall experience was pretty positive with the Icicles No.48, but I am not sure how much use I will get out of it when it comes to the anal department as its a little on the big side for me. Maybe in the future it will get used more if not it will work great as a pussy plug. I will rate this a 4/5 Thanks so much to Pipedream Products for sending out the Icicles No.48 free of charge in exchange for an honest & unbiased review. Like them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Looking for a wonderful shop to purchase the Icicles No.48 from? Click on the banner below or any links within this review Like Them On Facebook Follow Them On Twitter |
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