In my last goody box from Pipedream I got the Metal Worx Slim Fave which was one of the items I chose. There is a collection of Metal Worx items. There were a few other things that I wanted but, hopefully I can score them in the next round of goodies. Overview The Pipedream Metal Worx Slim Fave is a double ended steel dildo that can be used by either females or males. Males, if you use the Slim Fave for anal play make sure you have a good grip on it so we don't lose it in the black hole okay?! That same statement goes to the ladies too if you plan to use the Slim Fave anally. I personally would by pass using it anally however that is just me. With the way the head is you can easily get good G-Spot or P-Spot stimulation especially with the weight of this bad body. Stainless Steel is also body safe which you want when it comes to your sex toys!!!!! The Slim Fave measures in at: 9.5 inches long 3.75 inches of girth 2 pounds of steel The Slim Fave is by no means a beginners toy!! With the weight and the solid hard steel I would say this is better suited to those who have been using toy for awhile. Want to learn more about the Slim Fave? Click below to read on.....
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In my last box from Pipedream I got a few items that I didn't request they were just simply "grab bag" style items. In that shipment I got a 4oz bottle of their Moist Personal Lubricant. Use The Moist Personal Lubricant is used when you need that little extra bit of moisture to either get things going or to keep them going. Moist Personal Lubricant is a water based lubricant that can safely be used with your toys as well as using this lube with condoms. I would recommend this particular lubricant for vaginal penetration only as it is thinner then most lubricants I have used. You can always checkout the Moist Anal Lubricant that is specifically formulated for anal play and penetration. The Moist Line has a lot of different lubricants you can choose from to make your sexual encounters interesting. Not every single person will need lubrication from a bottle many can produce their own lubricant. Grab Moist Personal Lubricant for those moments when you need the extra umph to push you the final mile. In the goody box I received a few months back from Pipedream theAnal Fantasy Collection Mini Silicone Plug was in my box! I remember requesting it but it was in there so we will give it a try! There are several things that come in this little kit that I will be going over!! Overview/Use The Mini Silicone Plug's purpose is to be inserted into the anus for anal stimulation whether you are male or female bodied both can use this plug. If you are looking to get something for anal pleasure this might be for you unless you are an advanced anal player. The Mini Silicone Plug I would say is geared more towards those just entering into the anal play scene or someone who can't take large objects anally. The Mini Plug comes in only one color which is black. You get a few extras when you purchase the Mini Silicone Plug! Inside you will find a sample of Anal Ease, Moist Anal Lube, 2 Finger Sleeves and Refresh Toy Cleaner. As always I LOVE getting packages from Pipedream Products and well the last package was just the same I look forward to getting all my packages from them! From that package I still have these items to review: Ceramix No.4 which I will be reviewing today Anal Fantasy Mini Silicone Plug Overview/Use The Ceramix No.4 can be used in many ways designed for vaginal or anal play. You can safely use the Ceramix No.4 safely without having an embarrassing trip to the ER since it has a flared base. If you and your partner are into pegging you are in luck as the Ceramix No.4 is also harness compatible. The Ceramix No.4 is apart of the well Ceramix Line from Pipedream there are 12 different Ceramix toys from dildos, to vibrators right up to anal plugs. Anyone from a toy newbie to intermediate or advanced users can get pleasure out the Ceramix Line, Pipedream refers to it as Pleasure Pottery! An I have to say the line is so gorgeous in design as well as color that I would have NO issue having it displayed on my desk as I would with the Icicles Collection. These pieces while they aren't really discreet I just can help but want to display them on my desk or across the top of my headboard! Why not right? Want to know more about this beautiful piece? Read on to find out if it will be the right fit for you or your partner! 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 Thanks to Pipedreams for providing me with this sexy outfit from their Fetish Fantasy Lingerie Collection. I have seen an lusted after the Ride 'Em Cowgirl outfit for a few years now the site I use to frequent never carried it so I never got it til NOW and I am so happy. The Ride 'Em Cowgirl outfit can bring a lot of fun to your bedroom play whether you wear it for yourself or for your partner. I love that this is offered in 3 sizes One Size Fits Most, Queen Size, and Diva Size meaning no matter your size you will find one that should work for you. Since I have never owned any of the lingerie from Pipedream I didn't know if their items ran small, right on or ran big. I went off the weight recommendations on their size chart being a heavier woman I figured that would be the best route to go. I got the Ride 'Em Cowgirl in Diva Size, after getting it in and trying it on I would have been better off getting the Queen Size instead. Parts of my outfit were too big while others fit very well. I took some measurements that people in the past have found useful when it comes to buying lingerie and I will post them below. I need to find a pair of sexy boots with heels to go with these since they are pretty long on me. I am 5'4 and I walk on the bottoms of the pants. This outfit is made out of 85% Polyester and 15% Spandex so it does have give so I would have been find with the next size down. You can pics to the left they aren't best but it gives you an idea of what the outfit looks like offline. This outfit includes Bustier, Chaps & Matching G-String. Now to the measurements: The pant legs are 12 inches wide, why do I state this? Some people have big thick thighs and could have issues with pant legs, I didn't have much issue with them they fit pretty well not to tight and not loose. I have big ole thighs and these were comfortable in the thigh area. From the waist band to the very bottom of the pant leg is 44 inches, again I mention this one as I am short and walk on the bottoms. In the rear you will find on the back half is a 12 inch opening that exposes your rear!! Yep these are assless chaps for bottoms. A matching thong is included with this outfit however I don't have measurements for that as I have misplaced it *oops*. The waist of the pants measure about 21.5 inches across. There is a "stud band" which is the waist of the pants that is about 1 3/4 inches wide and has little rivets on it. These tie in the front with a drawstring, very easy to tie and untie with no issues. The pants have fringe accents down the sides of them which I am not a huge fan of but they are still cute. The top is where I had the most issues it was too big on me so since I know the bottoms kind of run big and the tops run a lot bigger that Queen Size will work for me. The top has a corset in the front that ties shut with strings, sadly that doesn't do much for the underbust where I found it to be too big on me. The top is 21.5 inches across. This has a wetlook to it like "pleather" an that is roughly about 8 inches wide across the chest. The back is fully enclosed. Should straps are 3.5 inches at the widest and 1.5 inches at the slimmest so these should provide amazing support for those who are on the busty side. You will find the same type of rivets on the tops as you will found around the waist band of the bottoms. There are 8 rivets on each side of the chest. The wetlook part on the chest feels plasticy to me. Take precautions with this outfit you won't want to wear it if you are going to be around sharp objects or something that could easily catch them. I find the material to be pretty thin an could probably rip easily if you catch it on something. I am one who could careless about wrinkles, the Ride 'Em Cowgirl wrinkles super easily. You can't iron it or you will melt it and toss it in the dryer is out of the question as well. So what can you do to get the wrinkles out? You can hang it in the bathroom while you take a hot shower the steam can help drop the wrinkles or you can hang it an wait for the wrinkles to fall out. Packaging I love the packaging that the Ride 'Em Cowgirl comes in, I am use to getting lingerie in plain plastic bags which is okay if you are just going to go from shipping box to laundry or closet. Since I had to review this and it came in a box that was super sturdy I was able to store it in my drawer with other items on the review list. There are pictures of the model wearing the outfit on the box so it isn't discreet. On the side of the box there is a velvety woven material that forms like torn fishnets. I think it is super cute!! On the back there is a photo of the model as well with the size chart showing sizes for Queen & Diva. Inside the outfit is folded up in a way I would NEVER be able to get it folded again and tucked away in clear plastic wrap. All of the packaging is recyclable which is a plus in toy packaging for cause usually our trash fills up quicker then the recycling can. This box is great for gift giving if you don't have to be discreet about it. Care & Storage With lingerie being delicate the best way to wash this is of course the dreaded handwash that most of us don't even do when it comes to lingerie. I for one do NOT ever handwash anything even my lingerie, I toss them in the washing machine on delicate/gentle/handwash cycle with my everyday laundry soap. To dry I hang them over clothes hangers in my bathroom til they are dry. All my lingerie minus undies are hung up in a closet I have just for lingerie. The tags inside all pieces state to handwash and hang or lay flat to dry. The choice is your's on how you want to wash this piece but know that if you don't follow the tag washing recommendations it could damage your piece. I found that all of the seams wear stitched together really well and I love the quality I have been getting from Pipedreams. While this maybe my first piece from them it won't be my last. One thing I love about Pipedreams is they don't cater to one size like a lot of other lingerie companies do. Pipedreams even states this on their website: "Not all lingerie is created equal! With 25 original patterns and designs to choose from, the line takes a classic best-sellers and puts our own kinky twist on them. Every single style is made identically for One Size, Queen and Dive Size, and everything you see in the photo on the package is included in the box. For full-figured women, we're not trying to hide their curves with boring teddy's and conservative night gowns. We want plus size women to wear the same exact designs we offer One Size women and feel just as sexy in them." That is directly from their website and I love that they think that way. Just because I or you are plus sized doesn't mean we shouldn't be able to wear the cute, hot or sexy outfits as the smaller women. Every woman should embrace their selves and have the confidence to wear what they want and feel sexy doing it. While I am a plus size woman and have a tummy, I felt sexy and comfortable in the Ride 'Em Cowgirl outfit. It is worth it and I would order it again if I had the chance. In fact I want to get the exact size I need :) that is how much I love this outfit. This can easily be worn during sex or even masturbation with it being assless and the thong is easily removed to add more fun to your outfit Follow them on Twitter Like them on Facebook Follow on Tumblr Watch them on YouTube |
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