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Apr. 13th, 2009

Review: Ring Collar



This collar has its pros and cons. It looks great and the leather it is made from is comfortable and sturdy. All of the materials are good quality. In that respect it is not just a novelty item.

The only problem I have with it is the latching mechanism. It has snaps for a closure rather than a buckle. There are two sets of snaps, so it is slightly adjustable, but I am accustomed to collars that buckle and are far more adjustable.

In addition to being adjustable, a buckle is a more secure closure. The snaps rule this out as a serious bondage accessory, but for those who are just trying out their taste for the BDSM look, it’s still a winner. This is a nice looking piece. It is unfortunate that they went with this small, but significant downgrade that would normally be reserved for an overall inferior item.

Value vs. Price
This is the part that makes me want to cry. This thing is super cheap! It costs $16.50, and at that price you would expect a lowgrade novelty piece of jewelry. That is not what you get with this piece. It is nice. It is great. It is grade A, other than the damn snaps!

Is it worth what you pay? Fuck yeah, and then some IF you are going for look and feel and it happen to fit you. If you are shooting for a functional piece you’re kind of screwed and that’s sad because it is oh so close.

If you’re on a quest for sex toys that double as wardrobe items this one is iffy, but still a nice addition for the price.

Mar. 27th, 2009

Review: Kick Ass Boots

I hate wearing women’s shoes and avoid them like the plague, but the problem there is that I love wearing sexy shoes. Boots are what really do it for me. I still have and wear a pair of very sexy thigh high boots I got my hands on over 20 years ago.

Last year when my Carolina steel toes (that I bought in 1998) finally bit it I went on a search for replacements. God those boots were comfortable and practical. They were my second pair and they lasted forever through all kinds of abuse. Carolina no longer carries my size, the bastards. So, I ordered a ridiculously expensive pair of boots that served just about every fantasy I have ever had when it come to footwear. They are sexy, evil, nasty, and mean. The steel toes are on the outside. They go all the way up to my knees and they have buckles. They are the ultimate sexy MadMax boots from Hell. I can’t wear them out of the house without getting comments. They ran me about $250 and take about half an hour to put on and lace up. I ordered them site unseen online so they’re too big and I have to wear inserts with them. But I digress…

This post is about a completely different pair of boots. My “MadMax” boots are sexy on their own way, and the thigh highs I bought in high school are slinky and have their appeal, but neither pair satisfied that certain Betty Page kind of look I was going for. I have tried on boots in stores that had the look I wanted, but they were always so non-foot shaped inside that there was no way I could deal with them. So, when I was looking through my favorite site for sextoys and found the Ellie Shoes platform boots I was skeptical, but decided it was worth a shot. (Hint: If your favorite sextoy site doesn’t have a clothing section you need to look elsewhere!)


When I first tried them on I thought I was going to die. Really. I was massively hungover and having an impaired balance system, the extremely tall boot just about put me on my ass (one day I’ll explain how aluminum toxicity and other factors have destroyed my equilibrium). I loved the look of the boots, but really didn’t think I would ever manage to wear them standing up.

Well, I was wrong. Once I got both boots on and started waling around, I found them to be quite comfortable and easy to wear. This was a huge shock! They’re actually cushy inside and fit the shape of my feet! They’re fucking comfortable!!! That just does not happen! You probably don’t understand to what extent that does not happen for me. These are miracle boots!

That being said, I still walk like an idiot in them, but I can walk! They have platform soles – a 1½ inch boost that makes the heel look even more dramatic then it really is. Overall, they make me several inches taller than I am used to being, so as I walk through my very old house I keep ducking, thinking I’m going to hit my head on stuff. It’s comical. I clomp around loudly, and it scares the cats, but I’m actually stable in these boots. The heels are broad enough to be stable, but the design of the boot allows them to appear narrow and elegant. Have I mentioned that I can’t walk in girl shoes? I think I could actually learn to do some superhero ass kicking in these. They are that stable.

So, let’s get down to brass tacks here. I was wearing them the other night for a fun photo shoot with my man. When the time came to toss the camera and get down to business I mentioned that I wanted to lose the boots. He was OK with that, but hesitant, until I reminded him that these have a zipper! He’s used to the MadMax boots that take real time and effort to remove. These boots just unzip and go. They have the super sexy laces, but you don’t have to use them.

Review: Kick Ass Boots

I hate wearing women’s shoes and avoid them like the plague, but the problem there is that I love wearing sexy shoes. Boots are what really do it for me. I still have and wear a pair of very sexy thigh high boots I got my hands on over 20 years ago.

Last year when my Carolina steel toes (that I bought in 1998) finally bit it I went on a search for replacements. God those boots were comfortable and practical. They were my second pair and they lasted forever through all kinds of abuse. Carolina no longer carries my size, the bastards. So, I ordered a ridiculously expensive pair of boots that served just about every fantasy I have ever had when it come to footwear. They are sexy, evil, nasty, and mean. The steel toes are on the outside. They go all the way up to my knees and they have buckles. They are the ultimate sexy MadMax boots from Hell. I can’t wear them out of the house without getting comments. They ran me about $250 and take about half an hour to put on and lace up. I ordered them site unseen online so they’re too big and I have to wear inserts with them. But I digress…

This post is about a completely different pair of boots. My “MadMax” boots are sexy on their own way, and the thigh highs I bought in high school are slinky and have their appeal, but neither pair satisfied that certain Betty Page kind of look I was going for. I have tried on boots in stores that had the look I wanted, but they were always so non-foot shaped inside that there was no way I could deal with them. So, when I was looking through my favorite site for sextoys and found the Ellie Shoes platform boots I was skeptical, but decided it was worth a shot. (Hint: If your favorite sextoy site doesn’t have a clothing section you need to look elsewhere!)


When I first tried them on I thought I was going to die. Really. I was massively hungover and having an impaired balance system, the extremely tall boot just about put me on my ass (one day I’ll explain how aluminum toxicity and other factors have destroyed my equilibrium). I loved the look of the boots, but really didn’t think I would ever manage to wear them standing up.

Well, I was wrong. Once I got both boots on and started waling around, I found them to be quite comfortable and easy to wear. This was a huge shock! They’re actually cushy inside and fit the shape of my feet! They’re fucking comfortable!!! That just does not happen! You probably don’t understand to what extent that does not happen for me. These are miracle boots!

That being said, I still walk like an idiot in them, but I can walk! They have platform soles – a 1½ inch boost that makes the heel look even more dramatic then it really is. Overall, they make me several inches taller than I am used to being, so as I walk through my very old house I keep ducking, thinking I’m going to hit my head on stuff. It’s comical. I clomp around loudly, and it scares the cats, but I’m actually stable in these boots. The heels are broad enough to be stable, but the design of the boot allows them to appear narrow and elegant. Have I mentioned that I can’t walk in girl shoes? I think I could actually learn to do some superhero ass kicking in these. They are that stable.

So, let’s get down to brass tacks here. I was wearing them the other night for a fun photo shoot with my man. When the time came to toss the camera and get down to business I mentioned that I wanted to lose the boots. He was OK with that, but hesitant, until I reminded him that these have a zipper! He’s used to the MadMax boots that take real time and effort to remove. These boots just unzip and go. They have the super sexy laces, but you don’t have to use them.

Mar. 18th, 2009

End Abstinence Only Education

Ever have someone who regularly engages in casual sex tell you that they don’t use condoms because condoms are useless and don’t provide any protection? They know this because that is what they were “taught in school.” Condoms are just a scam.

Welcome to the glorious reality of abstinence only education!

The more I think about it the more pissed off I get. These people who are teaching kids that condoms are useless should be held criminally responsible. Since they are the same people who believe that abortion is murder, they should be brought up on murder charges for every abortion they have contributed to; every STD-related death, and every suicide, too. They should be forced to provide the financial and hands-on care of the children that are conceived due to their lies.

Is it irresponsible to make the choice of having unprotected sex at the risk of unwanted pregnancy or disease? Yes and no. The lie works both ways. By saying that condoms don’t actually work you are implying that there is an unrealistically low risk involved when having unprotected sex. Why? Well, look at all of these people that have been having “unprotected” sex (using useless condoms) with no consequences!

I honestly think we would be better off with no sex education at all than with sex miseducation. You can do the research on the numbers that prove just how ineffective abstinence only education really is at preventing teen pregnancy and STDs for yourself. The evidence of is glaring in that impersonal statistical way. And that is enough to make it worth changing, but it’s not what makes me crazy.

What disturbs me the most are the personal stories you find when you Google “abstinence only” “condoms don’t work”. Try it. Read what people have to say about the films they saw that are used in these programs and the horrifying questions their children asked them about condoms and sex. You’ll come away from it feeling like the people who designed abstinence only education want to hurt and kill kids.

If you want to see abstinence only sex miseducation come to an end, here is a website that will help you send an email to President Obama on the matter. Please do this soon as he is working on the 2010 budget right now and it will be finalized very soon.

Mar. 14th, 2009

Web Exploring

I spend what some might call more than a significant amount of time online. Still, I can be a bit behind. Recently I have discovered the joys of Twitter and Second Life.

 

Twitter

I joined Twitter a while back, but didn’t really get into it until the last week or so. It’s really a lot of fun and you can waste a huge amount of time there, or not. That’s kind of the beauty of it. The posts can only be very short, which honestly put me off at first, but you can get sucked in. The real advantage I see with it over other social networking sites is the speed at which you can connect with new people. It takes a bit to get used to, but it’s a lot of fun. You can find me on Twitter here.

 

Second Life

I am still getting the hang of this one. So far I like it, but I have to admit that I am progressing very slowly. It’s a much bigger time sink than Twitter, to say the least. I have known about it for a long time, but didn’t get inspired to join until I read about all the opportunities for writers (which I actually heard about on Twitter, BTW). Second Life isn’t really an online game, it’s more of an online community with a game-like interface.

 

Mar. 12th, 2009

Converting Power Tools to Sex Toys – Not a DYI Project?

I am all for DYI sex toys. In fact, as I’ve mentioned before, there was a time in my life when all of my sex toys were homemade. It’s fun, it’s a great creative outlet, and when it works well, a great source of pride in a job well done. It’s even a great way to impress your lover. I’ll be the first to admit that some of my projects didn’t work as planned. It was trial and error, but I knew that some testing would be required and no one ever got hurt.

 

I am not often shocked by the things people will try, but today a friend alerted me to a story that was sad, horrifying, and even somewhat shocking. It’s a story of DYI gone terribly wrong. The man involved decided to convert a reciprocating saw into a sex toy. That’s all well and good, but he left the fucking blade on the saw!

 

If you’re not familiar with power tools used as sex toys, they’re out there. You can buy entire kits that include the saw, the adaptor, and the attachments. A great example is the The FuckSall Fucking Kit. The “saw” acts as the motor. No blade is involved. The blade is replaced by a smooth adaptor.

 

Now, here’s the key – you must use the adaptor! No, you can’t just impale the toy onto the blade, as this couple learned the hard way. What went wrong, in their case, was that the saw blade sawed through the plastic sex toy.

 

So, while I’m all for DYI sex toy projects, some things should not be tried at home. All homemade sex toys should be tried and tested before being used in any way that could cause injury if they do not function properly. Some ideas need more testing than others, and some should just be left alone unless you are ready to purchase the right parts.

 

 

Mar. 7th, 2009

Where are the Tatooed Men?

Men with tattoos are hot! It’s not a requirement for me in someone I’m actually with I real life. There as so many things that are more important than looks in a relationship. Then again, if you’re looking for a one-night-stand, looks can be pretty high on the list.

When I’m looking for sexy pictures to gaze at, looks are pretty much everything. That IS the point. I find it very important when watching porn, too. So, I can get pretty damn picky about it. The problem is, I have a hard time finding images of men that have the look that turns my crank, and particularly have a hard time finding sites dedicated to hot guys with tattoos.

I don’t get it. I know there are lots of other women out there that feel like I do about the subject. When I have searched online the closest thing I could find was this site for gay men. I did find a singles site, which could be useful if you’re looking for someone and want to get real specific, but I’m not looking for someone. I’m just looking for a little eye candy.

So, if you know of any sites (I was going to say “any good sites,” but right now I’ll settle for finding any) that feature hot, tattooed men, please add the link in the comments!

Mar. 6th, 2009

Sugasm #160

The best of this week’s blogs by the bloggers who blog them. Highlighting the top 3 posts as chosen by Sugasm participants. Want in Sugasm #161? Submit a link to your best post of the week by emailing me directly at radicalvixenatgmaildotcom Participants, repost the link list within a week and you’re all set.

This Week’s Picks
He beats me
“I bite my lip in anticipation as I follow his direction.”

Jerking Off: You’re doing it wrong!
“However, I’m in it now. And I need it.”

Love Languages
“How do I best show my love?”

Sugasm Editor
Faking A Four Way

Editor’s Choice
Sugarbutch Star: Matt (part 1)

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Mar. 2nd, 2009

Pleasurists #18



Image by Don Julian


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Editor’s Pick



  • Bill and Desiree: Love Is Timeless by Domina Doll on Viviane’s Sex Carnival

    Everything they do, they do with exhilaration and wild abandon. They explore their sexual love like children who are delighted and amazed by everything they see and touch. I had a perma-smile welded on my face as I watched them make love with such tenderness: their smiles, laughter and joy radiating out of the screen to affect me as well. It was so powerful and beautifully poignant to watch their sweet ecstatic moans and tearful orgasms as they convulsed with ecstasy.



Madame Editrix

Scarlet Lotus Sexgeek


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Anal Toys



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Mar. 1st, 2009

Review: Belt That Doubles as Bondage Cuffs

Until the last few years, the bulk of my sex toys were DYI projects. In fact, before internet shopping became commonplace for me, I didn’t even know you could buy most of this stuff. I would dream up all kinds of ideas and then try to figure out how to make them work. Trips to the hardware store had me seeing potential items for bondage gear on nearly every aisle. I would wonder around, sometimes for hours, planning new project or searching for just the right supplies. Ultimately an employee would approach me and ask, “Can I help you find something?” It was hard not to laugh. Sometimes they kept pushing, following me around, asking question, and generally acting like there was some problem with me picking out items without assistance. Then my dungeon fantasies would turn to the less pleasurable.

Having this mindset, I can’t tell you how many times I have absently played with a belt, looping it around and fashioning it into cuffs. I was never really happy with the results. More recently I discovered that my boyfriend has the same habit. I have to wonder just how many people actually do this. So, I was absolutely thrilled when I came across a belt online that is designed specifically to work this way.

I have seen plenty of bondage belts, some quite fashionable, but most not very practical for everyday wear. This belt is different. It looks pretty much like a very plain, basic leather belt. A little bit of extra hardware, but it’s very subtle and completely inline with the belt. No O-rings or D-rings, or anything flashy or dangly to get snagged and hung up on in everyday wear. Adding to the convenience is the fact that this is a self-contained unit. The belt itself loops around into cuffs, so there is no need for any kind of attachments. You don’t need anything to go with this belt to use it as a bondage device, making it the perfect accessory for anyone who likes to be prepared for spontaneous sex in unlikely places.

I love this belt. It is quick and easy to use, and it makes for comfortable cuffs. It doubles nicely as a regular belt. It doesn’t have that cheap, novelty item look and feel. If your personal fetish requires escape-proof restraints, this might be a little on the lightweight side for you. It is not that difficult to slip out of, at least if you’re good at that kind of thing, but I think the convenience and portability of the item more than makes up for it. Not to mention the enticing nature of wearing it or knowing your partner is wearing it.

Women have so many clothing items at their disposal to build sexual tension or create a fun surprise. We can wear sexy lingerie under the most boring looking outfit and know where that’s going, or even flash it to someone now and then to let them in on the secret. Men don’t really have that option. This belt is the perfect solution for men who want their own version of that kind of teaser. Of course, for women, it just adds to the toolbox.

Feb. 27th, 2009

Play Day

Have you ever set aside a day just for sex? I’m sure many of you have. If you haven’t you should try it. While it can obviously be a great thing for couples, don’t rule it out if you’re going solo either. An entire day of self love is not only refreshing, you’ll be amazed how you turn heads for the next few days! Whether you’re partnered or on your own, a full play day is a very healthy, happy thing!

Food
You can always incorporate food into sexual activities. If mingling food and sex squicks you that’s, fine, just don’t forego eating. Low blood sugar can make you cranky, depressed, and/or anxious. Keep your meals reasonably light so you don’t get bloated or sleepy and so you don’t get cramps during sex (much like the eating and swimming rule). Try to incorporate aphrodisiac foods, but unless food is the main theme for your sex day, don’t let the preparations take over the day. I discourage chemical laden foods, too, such as those containing MSG, because they make me feel sluggish and generally crappy. Even if you’re not aware of it, they probably make you feel that way too to some extent. Also, avoid excessive sugar due to the crash and irritability.

A little bit of protein, like meats and cheese, and a little bit of fruit, seem to work really well to snack on throughout the day.

Mini Spa
A little self-care can go a long way. You don’t have to go to a spa. You can do this for yourself at home. Just a little pampering can do worlds for you, or you can take it as far as you like. This can be done the morning of your play day or the night before. What I like to do is a coffee scrub, complete shave, full-body coconut oil (unless I choose to wait and have my lover do that part later), followed a glass of wine with a half hour of journaling with some good music, candles, and incense.

The Activities
This is really a matter of personal preference. All day sex does not mean that you have to do nothing but have sex all day. For most of us, that would be very unrealistic and probably result in some serious injuries. Anything can work. It really all depends on your attitude. All kinds of everyday activities can carry more than a little hint of sexual tension. Focusing your attention on your partner throughout the day can be enough to keep the sexual energy high. You could play board games, watch movies, cook, whatever, and keep that energy going.

Clothing
What you wear matters! That doesn’t mean it has to be all your sexy gear all day. You may feel more inclined to arousal wearing something comfortable. On the other hand, some of us get more and more turned on by wearing restrictive, sexy clothing. If your house is comfortable enough you may prefer the all-nude day.

Reading and other enhancements
For some, the play day is enhanced by some personal time. A little reading indulgence can help you relax. Maybe one of you enjoys porn and the other doesn’t. Don’t be afraid to make room for individual activities that foster arousal, just don’t let them become so much of the day that they take away from what you enjoy together.

Feb. 22nd, 2009

Too Much Sex? I Don’t Think So

So many issues and discussions have come up lately to prompt me to write this. There seems to be a general consensus that we are constantly bombarded by sexual images and that that is a bad thing. I have to say up front that I strongly disagree.

 

The problem is a very uptight society whose obsession with repressing and condemning anything sexual is superseded only by its inability to resist effective marketing tactics. Fear and condemn the naked body, desire, and arousal, but by all means do not hesitate to use them to sell things. And if you can combine the two, all the better! (Example: showing the Paris Hilton pantyless photos to draw in traffic to an article condemning her for the behavior)

 

I long for the day when we shed the inhibitions and condemnation that dampen and taint our natural ability to simply be sexual and feel good about it. The day when if a woman wears something sexy or revealing, no one acts like there is some reason to condemn her for it. When being overtly sexual and sexual orientation are both non-issues. I long for the day when people can accept the fact that they become aroused without fearing their own arousal. When the flitter of physical pleasure that you might feel in the shower or when the seam of your jeans rubs you just right is just a happy part of life, not an embarrassment. The day when the phrase “wondering eyes” has no meaning, because we all accept that it is completely normal to enjoy looking at those around us when they look good.

 

Yes, I long for the day when the term “public indecency” is a joke. When refraining from breastfeeding in public is condemned as unhealthy for your child. When public displays of affection are considered a good sign, a sign that we are becoming a healthier, more loving (and therefore more moral) society, rather than a sign that we’re all “going to Hell in a handbasket.”

 

The most recent post I’ve read on the subject was “The Golden Age”, by Lisabet Sarai. While I don’t agree with everything she says, her overall message really speaks to me. I think that any disagreement we may have on the subject is generational, and maybe her very fortunate opportunity to take full advantage of “the golden age” as she calls it, in some strange way gives her a more idealistic view of sexual condemnation than my own. What I mean is, her point of reference is very different, and it was a blessed and unique time.

 

My parents were of the age to enjoy that special time, but they did not take advantage of it. So, while I was told about it, it didn’t really count. The free love era was passed down to me as mostly an anomaly. However, I was also taught that society in general was becoming ever more lax and liberal in its view of sex. That was completely inaccurate. When I was a child showing cleavage and butt cheeks was just summer wear. Now it’s, well, it’s a whole different story. Now it’s a statement!

 

When I was a child it was not weird, criminal, shocking, or perverted to admit that teenagers had, or at least thought about and tried to have, sex. Now it’s sick and criminal. So sick and criminal that if a teenage girl gets caught sending a nude photo of herself to her boyfriend, of her own free will, she is legally labeled and prosecuted as a pedophile. Would someone please explain to me how one commits a sex crime against oneself?

 

No, I don’t think we are exposed to too much sex. I think we are exposed to too little. I think that until we start to accept sexual desire and arousal for what it is, a natural and hardwired thing like hunger for food, we will continue to suffer and force suffering on others for no reason.

 

So, Say it with me folks…”Sex is good!!! Sex is our friend…”

 

 

 

Feb. 19th, 2009

Sugasm #159

The best of this week’s blogs by the bloggers who blog them. Highlighting the top 3 posts as chosen by Sugasm participants. Want in Sugasm #160? Submit a link to your best post of the week by emailing me directly at radicalvixenatgmaildotcom Participants, repost the link list within a week and you’re all set.

This Week’s Picks
The Annual Anti-Valentine’s Day Posting: 2009 Edition
“Ahh, Valentine’s Day. Sigh.”

Exposed
“We talk a lot about putting me on display, and it was even more intense in reality as it has been in fantasy.”

Yes
“At the edge of the precipice, my nerves rippling with electricity, i tumbled down into you”

Sugasm Editor
Sex Work And Compassion: A Call From Baghdad

Editor’s Choice
Stairwell

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Feb. 18th, 2009

Your Inner World - What Are You Reading?

A book (or movie) can get you in the mood whether it is “that kind” or not. Reading something that puts you in a place, setting, or lets you hang out with characters that you enjoy can create a state of mind that turns you on. I find that whatever I am reading at the moment can have a huge residual impact on my outlook. Sometimes that means I have to take a break from a book that I really like, just to get a change of pace. I tend to be a very involved reader.

I find that a story that is really absorbing can be much more effective than a simple stroke story for putting me in the mood. A stroke story can be more intense, a quick turn on, but if you’re not really ready to get in the mood, completely ineffective. Something that really takes you away to the time and place and completely immerses you sets up a deeper, richer involvement that opens up a world of possibilities.

I think this is why when I write, sometimes my sex scenes come about are inspired at the most inappropriate moments. Those are always my best scenes.

Right now I’m reading Interview With a Vampire again, purely for the state of mind. I was 14 the first time I read it. It has been years since I tried rereading it and I’m very curious to see how it reads for me now; if it delivers that same sense of awe and wonder.

The decision to reread it was a simple one. I am reading some great books right now, but they aren’t producing the desired effect. I want to be in a mental state that is more creative and productive. To really notice the world and all the little beautiful things that used to leap out at me. I want to be engaged in the moment. There were several books that encouraged that for me, set the mood, and helped me reach that state of mind.

Of course, reading is not the only tool I am using to reignite my sense. Music, smells, tastes, lighting. What I am really trying to capture is an overall state. One of the beautiful things about that state is not only an elevated mood, but heightened sexuality.

How on Earth to explain it short and sweet? It is an awakening of all the senses. A rich inner world created by direct enjoyment of my surroundings, allowing me to see in a way that is so much fuller. A way that gets blocked and overrun sometimes.

Things seem to fall into place this way. All the underlying beauty reveals itself. And when that happens anything is possible.

Feb. 17th, 2009

Pleasurists #16



Jackie Martinez (#11467) by mark sebastian used under a Creative Commons License


Pleasurists is your round-up of the adult product reviews that came out in the last seven days from bloggers all around the sex blogosphere. Did you miss Pleasurists #15? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists #17? Submit it here before Sunday February 22nd at 11:59pm PST. Please re-post this list on your own blog if listed.


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Editor’s Pick



  • Tantus Beginner Ball Gag by Sleeping Dreamer

    While I’ve never been heavily into BDSM, this little gag has provided me with a big opportunity (and not just a photo opportunity for you fine folks!) but the opportunity to explore outside of my comfort zone.


    Includes some pretty pictures of the gag itself and the gag in action!


Madame Editrix

Scarlet Lotus Sexgeek


Vibrators



Dildos



Lube/Massage Oil/Bath Stuff



BDSM/Fetish



Adult Books



Adult Movies/Porn



Storage



Miscellaneous



 

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Feb. 16th, 2009

Sex In Public – Does The Thought Thrill You?

A recent discussion brought to mind the thrill of sex in public. For me sex in public or semi-public places has always been extra exciting. Obviously, I am not the only person who feels this way. It always seemed that the most natural thing in the world to me; both the actual act of having sex in public place and finding it exciting.

It started out as the easiest place when I was a teenager and couldn’t get away with it at home. It was actually easier to get some bit of privacy out and about. That’s not so unusual, really. It’s where “parking” came from.

Later, when I was grown and could just go home, it was a matter of convenience and urgency. Who wants to let the heat of the moment slip away by waiting until you get home? What if you’re not even ready to go home, you’re just ready for a quick fuck and then back to the festivities?

Like I said, it just seemed perfectly natural, so where does the thrilling part come in? I know that for some the real thrill is the risk of getting caught. That was never my thing. It can certainly add to the intensity, but since becoming a legal adult, I have not had any reason to fear the consequences. I have been caught on more than one occasion and was simply told to go home or get a room. It was a good laugh, but nothing really exiting about it. Of course, with partners who actually were afraid of getting caught, the fact that they were so turned on that they were willing to risk it only made it more exciting for me.

The real thrill is the urgency. The fact that you want it so bad right now you can’t wait to go home or somewhere more convenient and comfortable. You just can’t wait at all. It has to be here and now! And knowing that undeniable desire and excitement is the motivation makes the thought of sex in public exciting in itself.

The biggest thrill is being with someone who doesn’t care about being seen or getting caught; being with someone who feels no need to hide their desire or their sexuality. I think it’s the combination of the confidence to be yourself and the willingness to let the attraction show publicly for all the world to see that really does it for me there. Complete and total, passionate, unfettered self-expression is so sexy!

So, what about you? Does the thought of sex in public places thrill you? If so, why?

Feb. 13th, 2009

Valentine’s Day Again

Valentine’s Day is here again. I’m not complaining. I like the holiday, but it used to be something I anticipated with a lot of stress. This year is different. For my boyfriend and me, it will be our third Valentine’s Day together. This year I didn’t even try to make plans. In fact, we didn’t discuss it until last night, and what we decided was not to make plans. We will probably cook some steaks, if we feel like it. Other than that we will just go with whatever the day has to offer. That may sound lack luster on the surface, but it’s actually quite promising.

 

In years past Valentine’s Day was always a mixture of intense planning, anticipation, stress, and disappointment. I always tried to do something really special for whoever I was with. It had to be unique, personalized, and really convey my feelings for them. This would launch me into ridiculously difficult projects and often trying to get them to participate in things they just did not care to do.

 

I secretly harbored the hope that they were also planning something really special for me. I wasn’t looking for expensive gifts. I would have been perfectly happy with something as simple as dedicating some time to seduction. I just wanted any meaningful display of their deep feelings for me. I didn’t actually expect it, especially since I’ve never been the kind of woman who really goes for wasteful, token, girly gifts, but I always felt the pangs of disappointment when it just didn’t seem to matter. To me that translated to absolutely no interest in taking the opportunity to show me that I mattered. Maybe I overcompensated in the hopes that they would get a clue and reciprocate. Usually my efforts seemed to confuse and annoy the men I was with more than anything.

 

Either way, I always thought that it was supposed to be mutual. Somehow the idea of mutual actually made it make sense to me that I would put forth more effort. Guys are supposed to suck at that sort of thing, right? Did I mention that I have had the same problem with anniversaries?

 

Then my current boyfriend came along. He was shocked that I felt the need to do anything for him on Valentine’s Day. He said that he always thought it was really for the woman, and that basically it was the man’s job to come up with something nice for her. Wow!

 

Last year I ordered special cookbooks ahead of time and planned a whole day of cooking together. It was supposed to be a way to spend some time together (he has asked me to teach him to cook), and the foods were all supposed to be aphrodisiac in nature. It was a nice day and we enjoyed the food, but I think all the kitchen work distracted from our ability to just relax and enjoy the day together.

 

What was really spectacular, though, was what he did last year. He took me to the florist so I could pick out whatever I wanted. That may not sound so special on the surface, but it was really great for a few reasons.

 

One, he thought of it and planned it all on his own. It was the first thing we did that day and it came as a total surprise. Second, he told me that his original plan was to get up before I did and sneak out to get me some flowers, but he didn’t think that would work, and he thought it would be nicer if I got to choose whatever I liked the best. Third, it was also his idea for us to walk rather than drive because I like going for walks in the snow. So, it turned into more than just a gift of flowers, but something nice for us to do together.

 

So, this year our plan to not make plans means we have the whole day to do whatever comes up. No stress, no obligations, no bullshit. Just the promise to spend the day together enjoying whatever we feel like whenever we feel like it.

 

Feb. 10th, 2009

Pleasurists #15


Impatient by deltaguy used under a Creative Commons License

 

Pleasurists is your round-up of the adult product reviews that came out in the last seven days from bloggers all around the sex blogosphere. Did you miss Pleasurists #14? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists #16? Submit it here before Sunday February 15th at 11:59pm PST. Please re-post this list on your own blog if listed.

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On to the reviews…

Editor’s Pick

  • Mia by LELO by Carnivalesq

    Are you looking for a good quality clit vibe that you can charge with your laptop, even while out in public? Do you like 1-year manufacturer warranties on your sex toys? Are you desperately looking for something to give your girlfriend for Valentine’s Day? Get the Mia. Do it now.

Madame Editrix
Scarlet Lotus Sexgeek

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Dildos

Anal Toys

Sex Kits

Lube/Massage Oil/Bath Stuff

BDSM/Fetish

Adult Books

Adult Movies/Porn

Storage

Miscellaneous

Feb. 9th, 2009

Sugasm #158

The best of this week’s blogs by the bloggers who blog them. Highlighting the top 3 posts as chosen by Sugasm participants. Want in Sugasm #159? Submit a link to your best post of the week by emailing me directly at radicalvixenatgmaildotcom Participants, repost the link list within a week and you’re all set.

This Week’s Picks
Sealing the Deal
“A hand reached down and grabbed my chin firmly, pulling it up to get a look at my face.”

Wait for me on your knees.
“She’s not scared or wincing but open and accepting, drinking in the sensation.”

What DO Women Want?
“This cultural context also means that what research describes might not be how things actually are, but how the current culture is shaping them to be.”

Sugasm Editor
Sex Work And Honesty: Political Opinions

Editor’s Choice
Like Rube Goldberg

More Sugasm
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See also: Fleshbot’s Sex Blog Roundup each Tuesday and Friday.

Feb. 7th, 2009

Weird Sex News

Just a quickie today.

 

Most news is either boring or depressing, with the same few stories circulating and hanging around way too long. So, I love finding sources for odd news. Today I found a site that posts “Weird Sex Stories”. Check it out, if you’re into that kind of thing!

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