In Bed with Bzzingbee

The G-Spot Lollipop burst onto the sex toy scene some time last year.  I read reviews and checked out the website…and I was definitely interested.  People were comparing it to the effectiveness of the Pure Wand, which I love (and just convinced my good guy friend J (a.k.a the Good Doctor) to buy for himself…yeah, he loves it too).  So I had to have one of my own and I finally got one!  And now you get to read about it.

As you can see in the picture, the G-Spot Lollipop looks like it’s namesake.  It is two firm acrylic balls on either side of a surgical steel bar, so it is safe to use in the body.  The small bar looks like a lollipop stick with a lovely colorful ball on the end.  There are actually quite a few options in shape and size in the line.  They have a smaller travel size pop, a single pop, the j-pop (curved bar instead of straight) and the double pop.  The acrylic balls range from 1.5 inches in diameter to 2.5 inches in diameter and come in one of six colors: Orange Crem’e,  Wild Apple, Orange Crush, Purple Passion, Dark Chocolate, and Pink Passion.

This picture on their website of a bouquet of toys shows the variety of colors off best (not sure if that blue color is one to be available later or what):

And a picture of the J-Pop:

 

 

 

 

The G-Spot Lollipop that I received is the double pop with a 1.75 inch ball and a 2 inch ball in Purple Passion. This is one long dildo! It measures 11.5 inches long from tip to tip, with 8 inches of that being the steel bar.  It comes with a plastic wrap tied with a ribbon on one end to contribute to the lollipop look, which I think is a cute look.  I admit that when I first looked at it in person I thought ‘wow, long…and that ball looks huge’ and kind of felt fear and excitement at the same time.

But what you want to know is how it feels, does it live up to the hype?  Yes, I can happily say it does…and that I squirted for the first time ever with this toy.  But I’m getting ahead of myself.  I started out with the small end, liberally lubed with my Sliquid and my Mimi on my clit.  I gently eased the small end in, pressing until it popped in.  The large change in size from the ball to the steel rod makes it very easy to thrust and move the G-Spot Lollipop. The firm acrylic ball hits my g-spot perfectly and the long handle makes it easy to hold onto. After one very quick orgasm with the combo of the G-Spot Lollipop and the Mimi, I removed it to try the other end. It requires a little relaxation to pull it out because of the abrupt size change. I thought the small end was pretty amazing and then I inserted the bigger end. And it got even better. Seriously, every time I use this I start with the small end and think ‘that’s it, no way to improve on that’ and then switch ends and am shocked at how it feels even better. I think the reason I like the big end better is that the size keeps it in constant contact with my g-spot whereas the smaller end allows for some wiggle room. The most amazing thing about this dildo is the way it feels when you get off. The muscles convulse around it and I swear it feels like suction as it rubs the ball against my g-spot. This is what made me squirt. That amazing rubbing and continued stimulation.  I’m pretty much in love with it.

As far as actual use of the G-Spot Lollipop I found that maneuvering it in same ways I use m Pure Wand work great. You can thrust with it or wiggle and twist it to get amazing stimulation. When using a vibrator, you can also send vibrations up the dildo by placing it against it, which also feels amazing.  It mimics the same kind of intense and direct g-spot stimulation that the Pure Wand gives in a lighter weight way. Of course, I’ll always love the way the Pure Wand heats up and feels, so it isn’t de-throning it but it is a very close second.

There’s one more thing that this dildo can do and that is help you exercise your kegel muscles. Any size of the toys will probably work for this, the main thing is the shape of it. If you insert it you can pull gently on the outside while clenching your muscles to give yourself a work out. Or you can just jack off and have amazing orgasms which will also work your muscles out.

You can clean the G-Spot Lollipop with warm water and anti-bacterial soap or toy cleaner.. It is definitely a non-phallic toy that is kind of fun looking, though I can’t say it wouldn’t raise questions.

Check out all the different color, size and shape options available at the G-Spot Lollipop website and get one for yourself! Thanks to G-Spot Lollipop for providing this free for an honest review!!

When the G4 line of Fun Factory vibrators came out I was dying to try one.  All the vibrators in the line are rechargeable with their click ‘n’ charge system that is magnetic making the toys completely waterproof.  They come in some bright fun colors and all made from body safe materials.  I finally got my chance to try one of these innovative vibes when Good Vibrations offered it for review.

The Fun Factory Big Boss definitely lives up to its name. It is long, thick, and powerful. Big in every way.   It measures approximately 9.75 inches in total length with approximately 7 inches of that being insertable.  The diameter of this giant is 1.75 inches.  It has a nice curve that I’m generally a fan of and a ridge at the tip for the realistic penis head shape.  The silicone is matte and smooth except for a few raised lines on the shaft and becomes more squishy the closer to the tip you get.  The base is a white plastic with a looped handle that makes it easy to grip, even with lube slick hands. There are three buttons on the base to control vibrations and they are extremely easy to push.  The plus button turns on the Big Boss on and increases the steady vibration strength. The minus button decreases the strength of the steady vibration, takes you back to steady vibrations from patterns and also turns the Big Boss off. If you want to jump from low to high in the steady vibrations you can press the button with the asterisk sign. This button also takes you the vibration patterns once you reach the high steady vibration.

It has multiple vibration settings, which is always a plus.  The first pattern is a fast pulse which is only available in the highest intensity. The second pattern is an oscillating wave, also only available on high, and the last pattern is a slow pulse that builds to fast. The last pattern is my favorite of the three. All the patterns and strengths are super quiet for their intensity.  The patterns are easy to move between but not so easy that you will change them on accident.  The buttons light up, so in the dark its easy to find them.

There is something that I don’t love about the Big Boss, despite all these positives.  It is strong, super strong.  Normally, that is a great thing but in this case the placement of the motor makes my hand go numb in mere seconds.  The vibrations can be felt throughout the body of the Big Boss but they are definitely strongest at the base. If you are using just the Big Boss and are planning on getting off in a quick manner, this won’t be a problem. For me, though, that’s just not how I masturbate. Normally, I like to pick a vibrator or two and anywhere from 1 to 4 insterable toys to play with. Most often it is 2 insterable and 1 vibrator, so I’m planning on using the vibrator for an extended time. This is not to say that the Big Boss doesn’t have its uses, they just aren’t suitable for my normal preferences.

My first experience with the Big Boss led to a lot of hand shaking in between thrusting with the Big Boss and other toys in an attempt to get the feeling back in my hand. By the time I was done I was impressed with the strength of the internal vibrations but unhappy with the feeling of my hand. It was feeling buzzy for like 30 minutes after I was done. Seriously. The vibrations of the Big Boss are very deep and thuddy, so they are easily felt and pretty intense internally, so that is definitely positive for the strength.

Since that first experience, I’ve approached the Big Boss with a different game plan.  I start out using my other toys with a different vibe and then when I’m ready to get off, I’ll switch to the Big Boss. This works much better because I can still enjoy its size and strength without quite so long a numbing of my hand. There’s simply no way to completely avoid the numbness unless you turn it off. Which I also did, and the Big Boss isn’t bad as a dildo at all (I credit this to the wonderful curve and thickness).  I also tried turning the Big Boss on and inserting it and then just letting it do its thing while I focusedo on the vibrations, but I’m really a thrusting kind of girl. If you’re a girl who requires clitoral stimulation to get off, the Big Boss can accommodate you during both external and internal use. Remember how I said the vibrations were a bit stronger at the base? Well since this is such a long vibrator and curved, it can be positioned to stimulate the clit, either by pressing down on the base or kind of tilting towards your abdomen while thrusting. If you use this externally, expect orgasm times comparable to that of the Hitachi…which means fast.

Overall, the Big Boss isn’t a bad vibrator. It has a lot of positives, it just requires me to use it a little differently than I normally would.  That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy it though, just that I have to be in the mood for it or plan for it.  Finding the best way to use a toy is exactly why I make myself use it 2+ times before reviewing it.  If I had written my review based only on that first experience…I probably would have not liked the Big Boss very much. Care and cleaning for the Big Boss is the same as any silicone vibrator which is toy cleaner, anti-bacterial soap and warm water, or a 10% bleach solution (for sterilization). Use only water-based lubes unless you have done a spot test to ensure there will be no negative interaction.

Thanks to Good Vibrations for providing this free for an honest review…and broadening my horizons a bit!

All the winners have been picked and notified! Thanks to all who entered and to the wonderful sponsors of the prizes!

Here are the winners:
Autographed copy of Courtney Trouble’s Live Sex Show- Manilla Matt
SpareParts Hardware Joque Harness- Ace Spade
Vixen Creations Leo in gold- OMGtehAwesome
Icicles No. 20- Tori
Midnight Desire Pleasure Wand- Epiphora
Tantus Ryder and T-shirt- Jaqueline J.

Congrats everyone!!  Here’s to another great year in the making!

Valentines day is almost here! Have you picked up a special gift for your valentine? If you’re lost, Babeland has some great gift guides that feature a wide selection of sexy and romantic gifts. No matter what your budget, Babeland has got you covered! Their guide of romantic gifts includes sections for price ranges for $50 and under, $50 to $100, and $100 and up. My number one recommendation for anyone who doesn’t have one and can afford to snag one though is the Njoy Pure Wand which can be enjoyed by both males and females. Trust me, it will result in a hot and steamy Valentine’s Day!

If I had to pick a few things that I’d want for Valentine’s Day (since I already have a Njoy Pure Wand) the Crave Duet, the Minna Ola, the Njoy Eleven, or a Njoy Pure Plug.

The Crave Duet is one of the newest vibrators in the sex to world. It is USB chargeable (which is always cool), waterproof, has two motors, and is deemed the strong and silent type. And of course, it is made of two of my favorite materials, silicone and metal. The Crave Duet also comes with a leather storage case, which just adds to the classy level of this vibrator.  The Minna Ola is a relatively new vibrator with revolutionary controls. To make the Minna Ola work you squeeze it and it sort of mimics your squeezing to create its pattern. And the harder you squeeze the stronger it will be. This is also a waterproof, rechargeable, and silicone vibrator.

The Njoy Eleven is like the mac daddy dildo of all dildos. It is made of eleven inches of stainless steel with phallic hints to the shape. It is heavy and unyielding…and something every sex toy reviewer needs in the toy box!! The Njoy Pure Plug is a beautiful metal anal plug that comes in three different sizes. This is a great gift for men and women. Each plug comes in a nice satin-lined black storage box that gives it an elegant look. The Njoy Pure Plug is made of stainless steel and can be sterilized by boiling. These plugs are heavy and will be felt during use, which I think is a plus.

Pick up your own sexy, romantic gifts for your valentine from Babeland! Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!

I’ve recently had the opportunity to review a couple of great toys from a company that is quickly moving up in my list of favorites, Vamp Silicone. I have reviewed (and loved!) their Coco and Lolita dildos and can’t wait to try more. I don’t know about you, but I’m always curious about how the companies and shops I love got started, which products they love, and just what they’re like. So I thought I’d find out and share. Here are 11 questions and answers about this very cool company:

1.        How did Vamp Silicone get started? By a group of employees in the sex toy store industry who saw a need for a dildo company that produced products of the highest quality using only the safest materials, and while making dildos for everyone and every use, specializing products for harness use!

2.      How many people are a part of the Vamp Silicone team?  Only three!  One dildo maker, one sales person, and one administrative.  We are small, but efficient and know our dildos!

3.       How did you choose the name ‘Vamp Silicone’?  We wanted something seductive, succinct, and sassy.

4.       Why did you choose silicone over other materials available for sex toys?  In today’s market, it is the only smart material to use insofar as health and wellness are concerned.  Unlike its jelly and rubber cousins, silicone can be sanitized by boiling, dishwasher, etc., because it has a 900+ degrees melting point!  As well, it warms quickly, holds heat, and distributes vibrations evenly and intensley.

5.       On average, how long does it take to make a dildo?  That’s hard to say because they are made in batches, how long does it take to make one muffin versus twelve?!?

6.       Which toy is your favorite and do you have a favorite color?  Really, the Elvis because it is the most life-like (if that’s what you’re in to) and has great reach.  Alternatively, any of the Talulas.  Both the Elvis and the Talulas are angled for the most anatomically genuine positioning when using in a harness.  Note: The Elvis is so amazingly sexy!!  It is at the top of my personal dildo wishlist right now!

7.       What’s the difference between the regular skin and soft skin silicone? Simple as one is softer than the other.

8.       Any new things coming out this year that you can share?  We are working on a traditional old-styled double!  Note: I’m actually pretty excited about that, can’t wait to see what you guys come up with!

9.       You have dildos, packers, and anal toys but do you have any plans to expand into the world of masturbation sleeves for men? Possibly, although we haven’t analytically gone there yet.

10.   Vamp Silicone dildos are harness compatible, is there a harness you recommend for use with them?  Yes! The Spareparts.  The Talulas and Elvis were specifically designed around it.

11.   Is there anything else you’d like to share about your company?  We are woman-owned!

All together, Vamp Silicone has 37 different dildo designs and 12 anal toy designs. Each of these designs is available in regular or soft skin with a choice of 12 different colors. Basically, your choices are practically endless! I love the marbled colors and the red glitter most.  And of course you already know how I feel about Coco and Lolita, now I just gotta get my hands on that sexy Elvis!  So, not only do you get a ton of options in color, shape, and firmness, this amazing company is woman-owned too!  Dildos designed by women, for women…no wonder I love them so much!  And of course they’re designed to be worn with my all time favorite harness, the SpareParts Joque!  If you go to the Vamp Silicone website for nothing else, you have to check out the great video they have on their homepage. A woman straps on her Joque harness with a Vamp Silicone dildo and struts around scaring a few by-standers, its great.

Here are some of their beautiful and unique products:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’d like to get your own Vamp Silicone dildo you can get them from several different online shops. My favorite is SheVibe, who is always working to expand their selection of Vamp Silicone toys. If you see one on the Vamp Silicone site that you like but SheVibe doesn’t carry it, be sure to drop them a line and tell them that you want it!! For a full list of stores that carry Vamp Silicone products, check here.

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On to the reviews:

Vibrators

• PicoBong Kiki by Sammi
• Fun Factory Big Boss by Navigator
• Tantus Leisure by Mystress Lady Evyl
• Leaf Bloom by Mistress Kay
• Leaf Life by Lucid Obsession
• Cal Exotics Diamond G by Kira
• Sex A-Peel by Mistress Kay
• I Rub My Duckie Sweetheart Travel Size by Karen Blue
• LELO Soraya by Juliettia
• LELO Tiani by Kitty Stryker
• Jopen Vanity Vr10 by Beanfiddler
• Twilite Dual Ball Massager by Midnight Boudoir
• Jopen Vanity Vr9 by Screaming Violet
• Dream Maker Nocturnal Emission by buzzvibe
• Rock Box by DIY Orgasms
• Jopen Intensity by Nymphomaniac Ness
• Bswish Bgood Deluxe by Kira

Dildos

• Vamp Silicone Coco by Bzzingbee
• Icicles #8 by Karen Blue
• NobEssence Thrive by Bzzingbee
• Adam & Eve Dual G by Mistress Kay
• Whipspider Rubberworks Tentacle by Pixel

Anal Toys

• Tantus Ryder by Pixel
• Pop Plug by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew
• Rocks Off Butt Boy by Ruffled Sheets
• Metal Worx Luv Plug by Jnuts

Sleeves, Rings, & etc.

• Tenga 3D Spiral by Kit O’Connell
• LELO Oden by ScarlettSeraph
• LELO Tor II by Karen Blue
• LELO Tor II by Lady Pandorah

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

• Give Lube by Sex Toy Sofa
• J&D’s Baconlube by Blacksilk
• J&D’s Baconlube by BashfulBabe
• Moist Anal Lube by Lucid Obsession

BDSM/Fetish

• Ruff Doggie Styles Mini Suede Flog-Her by Mistress Kay
• Beginner Bondage Kit by Kitty Stryker
• Incoqnito Blade II by True Pleasures
• Metal Worx Magnetic Nipple Clamps by Pixel
• Hearts Leather Ankle Restraints by padme amidala

Adult Books/Games

• Fairy Tale Lust by Wynter Reign
• Jack’s Blow Job Lessons by the bedroom blogger
• Best Bondage Erotica 2012 by Karen Blue
• Crimes of Passion by Midnight Boudoir

Adult DVDs & Porn

• Eat Me Out by J.D. Bauchery
• Candida Royalle’s One Size Fits All by Ginger Leigh
• Detention by J.D. Bauchery
• Girls Get Heated by Ginger Leigh
• TS Seduction #7 Featuring Mistress Soleli and Dietrich by J.D. Bauchery
• Cabaret Desire – Scene 2 by Ginger Leigh

Lingerie

• DreamGirl Black Corset Dress with Stockings by True Pleasures

Miscellaneous

• Heeldoe by True Pleasures
• Hold On to Me by Sada K.
• LELO Luna Beads by Penny
• Spareparts Deuce Magnum by Kitty Stryker

I always try to include products in my blog that range in price because people have different amounts of money they can spend on sex toys.  Toys that are made from quality products like silicone get bonus points.  Just because you may not have a wad of cash to drop on a sex toy doesn’t mean you should use sub-par materials on your vag.  So, when I saw the Platinum Silicone 6″ Cock Realistic Dildo I thought I may have found a decent option.

The name is actually a little misleading.  The dildo itself from base to tip is actually 6.5 inches long and the insertable portion is 5.5 inches long.  Not sure where the ’6 inch’ thing comes from.  The base makes this a harness compatible toy but I prefer to use the balls as a handle for thrusting.  The diameter doesn’t match the product’s reality either. The shaft is kind of oval shaped so one measure shows it to be 1 7/8 inches in diameter and another measures at 1 3/4 inch.  The product description says 1.5 inches, so its actually a little more girthy than advertised.

It actually looked promising with the raised wrinkles or veins for texture and the balls as a nice handle.  The head has a nice girth and pops nicely on insertion.  The silicone is firm but has some give.  It has sparkles, which is oddly a ‘pro’ for me.  The purple color is ok, not my favorite but something I could live with.  But I don’t love it.

The raised bumpy side feels great, not too much texture but still noticeable.  I actually liked that side.  The problem comes from the other side, the side that makes this an oval shaped dildo.  It isn’t rounded or smooth but more of a raised ridge, which even though it is made of the same semi-squishy silicone is uncomfortable.  That ridge makes me feel like I’m rubbing a very dull rubbery knife along my vaginal entry.  It just rubs unpleasantly.  I tried using it with the balls facing up and the balls facing down, and neither way is very awesome.  It doesn’t make it completely unusable, but if you have other options (like the Tantus Acute or Tantus Echo) you’ll probably choose them over this dildo.

As far as caring for this dildo, you can boil it for sterilization or wash with warm water and anti-bacterial soap between uses. It does attract lint and hair so it should be cleaned before use. Using a storage bag will help minimize lint and hair exposure.

FunWares has tons of options for dildos. This may not be the best one, but they definitely have a great selection of body-safe materials that are at available at great prices. FunWares always ships quickly and discreetly in plain brown boxes as well.

Thanks to FunWares for providing this product free for an honest review!

Oh, Honi, how I wanted to love you.  I really did.  I tried over and over with different toy combinations, different times of day, alone and with a partner.  It just wasn’t meant to be.  This vibrator is from Picobong, a company owned by LELO.  In theory, this would be a great little clit vibe.  In reality, it just fails so completely.

First lets talk about the things that the Honi has going for it. The body of the Honi is silicone that is smooth and velvety to the touch. I love the feel of the silicone, its just like the silicone on the Koa, which I like more than the Honi. The cap that unscrews for battery placement is made of ABS plastic that is hard and smooth to the touch. The other thing that the Honi has going for it is the amount of vibrations available. The vibrations include: Slow pulse, medium pulse, fast pulse, super fast pulse, a low to high climbing vibe, a faster climbing vibe, a slow rolling vibe , medium rolling vibe (my preferred), combination cimbing vibe followed by three pulses, faster combo with 4 pulses, and a couple different erratic combos with varying strength. All together 12 different settings.  The vibrations are controlled with buttons,  a  ’+’ and ‘-’ sign, that are built into the body.   The plus is located in the center of the ‘b’ in ‘Picobong’ and the minus is in the ‘P’. The vibrations can be decreased or increased using the buttons. You access the vibration patterns by going to the highest steady vibration and then pressing and holding the plus sign. You can return to steady vibrations at any time by pressing the minus sign again.

Now why don’t these things add up to an amazing experience? The problem is that the vibrations just aren’t strong enough, regardless of which setting I use. The Koa Ring and Honi have almost the same body shape, the only diffreence being the plastic ring at the end of the Koa Ring, but for some reason, the Koa Ring is slightly more powerful. I cannot figure out why this is. It makes no sense at all. I even switched their batteries and did another side by side test but had the same result. I think that the Honi‘s vibrations are not as concentrated as the Koa Ring’s are. The Honi seems to have more all over buzzy vibrations whereas the strongest vibrations seem to be in the tip for the Koa ring. Whatever the cause, my clit is not amused, entertained, or turned on. Every time I tested it, it wasn’t long before I got frustrated and tossed it aside to use a stronger vibe.

So, my frustration led to some silly brainstorming on Twitter with other bloggers about what other uses I could designate my orgasm-less Honi for. I came up with three ways to re-purpose your Honi.
Re-purpose #1- Glue feathers to the Honi and use as toy for your cat…that vibrates. Think of the endless hours of fun your cat could have! The vibrations would cause the feathers to shake and tantalize your cat all the more.
Re-Purpose #2- Decorate your Honi with glitter, beads, or garland and make a pretty Christmas ornament.
Re-purpose #3- Is your fan cord a little short? Extend it with your Honi!

I don’t have a cat and it isn’t Christmas, so I only enacted one of these suggestions, purely for your entertainment:

But seriously, if you have a super sensitive clit or you really, really want to grind a toy against yourself, this could work for you. And if you are going to use it, you can clean it with warm water and anti-bacterial soap. This is a waterproof toy (up to three feet) so washing it is easy and safe for the toy so long as you keep the cap screwed on tightly.

Thanks to Babeland for providing this free for an honest review. Even though this vibrator didn’t quite work for me, it was still fun testing it out.  If you  are looking for a great clitoral vibe, I have to reccomend the Pin Up Vibe which blows the Honi right out of the bed!

Wood toys have long been on my list of things to try. They’re unique in that they are light-weight while being hard, unlike metal and glass toys that can be quite heavy. And, of course, they’re beautiful to look at. The wood toy I finally ended up with is the NobEssence Thrive, which is a beautiful double-ended dildo that has one bulb on one end and two on the other. I got my Thrive from SheVibe who sells their NobEssence toys for lower than any other site I’ve seen. Add that to their already amazing customer service, discreet and fast shipping and you can’t go wrong.

First, a little information about the company that makes these toys. NobEssence was founded in 2005 and has been dedicated to the mission to ‘supply safe, sensual, and sustainable sculptures that work’. They use sustainably managed and/or farmed exotic hardwoods to make their erotic sculptures. They have fifteen different types of wood available that can be viewed on their site. Most stores only carry a few of the different types of wood at a time and can’t guarantee which wood you’ll get, though you can choose on the site. Now, you might be worried about how wood is safe to use due to porosity and the threat of splinters. NobEssence polishes their wood sculptures until they are super smooth and then coats them in their own special sealant called Lubrosity™. Lubrosity™ is certified safe for use in the body and actually works so well in sealing and protecting the wood that it can soaked in water or left in conctact with the body for hours (per their info on the website).

My particular Thrive is a light colored wood. Based on the pictures on the NobEssence site, I think my wood is the Elanthai. It came in a storage box with an elastic string to hold it in place during travel and instructions on how to care for it. The Thrive is 6.5 inches long and has varying diameters. One end has a 2 inch long bulb that is 1.5 inches in diameter and the other has two bulbs, one 1 inch long and the other 1.75 inches long. The smaller bulb is 1.25 inches in diameter and the larger is 1.5 inches in diameter. There is a 1.25 inch neck between the small bulb and the large single bulb end that is .75 inches in diameter.

If you look at the different bulbs, you can see that the smaller bulb is more narrow towards the center of dildo. This plays a big part in the ways it can be used. First, lets talk about the double bulbed end. Unlike a lot of toys, this starts with the biggest diameter on the end, you aren’t easing onto this toy you’re jumpin in with both feet. Apply a little lube (water-based or silicone can be used) and it slides smoothly in, quickly followed by the smaller bulb. Now, here is where the smaller bulb’s shape comes into play. First, the bulbs are very easily felt during insertion so if you pull them out for thrusting you will feel it. The shape of the smaller bulb pulls against you as you pull the dildo out because it gets bigger towards the inserted tip. This kind of prohibits thrusting, at least easily. But that doesn’t make this end of the dildo a loss, by any means. The big bulb still provides plenty of g-spot stimulation with gentle thrusting. And a bonus? That resistance that the small bulb has is great for exercising your pelvic muscles. You can grip against it with your vaginal muscles as you pull gently, working them out.

Now, the small bulb works in the complete opposite when using the single bulbed side. The single bulbed side is much better for thrusting because the longer neck doesn’t offer any resistance. In fact, when inserted down to the smaller bulb, I can get some extra stimulation from it. It feels amazing because it falls right at my vaginal opening during thrusting and rubs in the best of ways. Meanwhile, that bigger bulb is working away at the g-spot, leaving me in a puddle of pleasure.

As far as cleaning your NobEssence toy, its as easy as soap and water. Anti-bacterial soap and warm water, that is. Just be sure to rinse it all the way clean and dry it thoroughly. I prefer to store my Thrive in the box it came in to help protect it from getting damaged.  You should avoid dropping any wood toys to keep from damaging their seal.

I also have NobEssence‘s Romp which is an anal toy. It is also wonderful, but I’ll save review for another time. This is a really great multi-function dildo. Yes, something without a motor is still multi-function. Doesn’t getting off while working out sound like the best kind of workout you’ve ever had?