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EBOOKS

*The following books were listed as free at the time of this post’s publication. Please double-check that that’s still the case before you hit the download button.

Beg – C.D. Reiss

• Amazon.co.uk – Kindle
• Amazon.com – Kindle

‘If you loved Fifty Shades of Grey or Sylvia Day’s Crossfire series, you’ll love BEG – book one in Songs of Submission…’

In all honesty, that strapline puts me off wanting to download this one (anti-marketing!), but the ratings appear to be pretty solid (most are between three and five stars). I rather like the cover, too.

My name is Monica. I’m a singer born and raised in Los Angeles.

I’ve stopped dating. When I cut a record, or win a Grammy, maybe then I’ll be with someone, but every man in my past has done everything he could to make me submit myself to him, and it’s gotten in the way of my career. I won’t do it again.

But there’s Jonathan. He owns the high-rise hotel where I work, and he is gorgeous and charming. I refuse to fall in love with him, even though when he asks me to submit to him, I want nothing more.

Tempt Me – Isabel Morin

• Amazon.co.uk – Kindle
• Amazon.com – Kindle

A novella that’s likely to push your buttons if you’re after something quick and sexy. Nothing too controversial or challenging. Just good old erotic romance.

Nina Valentine is done with New York. After spending the last year struggling to make it as a painter, all she has to show for it are bills she can’t pay. Out of money and sick of struggling, she decides it’s time to pack it up and head back to her hometown in New Hampshire.

When she meets Ian Sinclair at her going away party, Nina’s instantly attracted to his dark, smoldering looks and lean athletic body. When he asks her back to his apartment, she’s willing to overlook the fact that he’s a high-powered lawyer. It’s just for one night, and guys as gorgeous as Ian don’t come around every day.

Ian has never had a problem getting women into his bed, but after his hot night with Nina, all he wants is more of her. So he makes the curvy painter a deal – stay in the city for a few weeks and he’ll take care of everything.

Nina agrees, even though she knows better than to get attached. He’s a rich corporate suit, she’s a struggling artist. But as the connection between them deepens and Ian takes her to places she’s never been – both in and out of the bedroom – Nina doesn’t know how much longer she can resist.

Deadly Offerings – Alexa Grace

• Amazon.co.uk – Kindle
• Amazon.com – Kindle

Romantic suspense, which is a category I quite enjoy if the story is cleverly executed. This one does sound quite promising – reading the various reviews it seems that it has a quite a broad appeal.

Deadly Offerings is an ebook with a blend of pulsing passion and razor-sharp suspense. It is the first adventure in this sizzling romantic suspense trilogy.

Anne Mason thinks she’ll be safe living in the Midwest building a wind farm. She may be dead wrong. Someone is dumping bodies in her corn field and telling Anne they are gifts—for her!

As the body count rises, Anne realizes a cold-blooded serial killer is patiently waiting and watching her every move. And he won’t stop until he ends her life. It is clear there are no limits to this killer’s thirst for revenge or how far he will go to get it.

After a nasty divorce, Anne Mason does not want to get romantically involved, especially with ex-husband’s attorney, Michael Brandt.

The ruggedly handsome new County Prosecutor is the last person Anne can trust, but may offer her only chance at survival from a psychopathic killer. But will she survive the passion that rages between them?

TOYS

Lovehoney 
Yet another sale from the U.K. sex toy powerhouse with various price categories: £3.00, £5.00, £10.00 and £20.00. (There are some good silicone dildo/vibrator options in the latter band.)

Myla
Have taken up to 70% off selected underwear/lingerie. There are some gorgeous peek-a-boo bras in this line-up, so if you’re after sexy underthings at a serious discount, this is a sale you should definitely investigate.

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What we used: standard riding crop
From: Jack’s Floggers
Material(s): leather, glass fibre
Price: £12.00
Reviewer(s): Lizzie & Thomas

A crop is a crop is a crop. Or is it? Find out what Lizzie and Thomas think of their newest purchase from U.K.-based Jack’s Floggers.

First thoughts

Lizzie
So, can I just say that my eyes were going all over the place when I saw Jack’s line up of truly beautiful implements at LAM (the London Alternative Market), which is where Thomas and I bought this lovely, lovely riding crop a month or two back. The quality of Jack’s products was abundantly clear but, not only that, they were all, without exception, incredibly stylish. This crop stood out to me, first and foremost, because of the colour – I’m a sucker for red – but as soon as I picked it up, I thought ‘ooh!’. Our current Bondage Boutique crop, the one we reviewed a while back, is now a little worse for wear and, lately, we’ve noticed the keeper has started to part company with the shaft.

Thomas
Like Lizzie, I noticed straight away that this crop of Jack’s looked and felt far superior to our current one. And although they’re both about the same length overall (approximately 27.5 inches from end to end) the leather strop/keeper on his design is much longer (7.0 inches at the attachment point as opposed to 4.5).

Construction

Lizzie
I’ll say it again. This is an absolutely stunning crop and the quality of the craftsmanship is evident everywhere you look: the beautiful braided handle in gloss red leather; the black braided handle butts; the slim, tapered shaft; the soft leather keeper embossed with the Jack’s Floggers logo. Everything on it is neat and tidy, the finishing impeccable, and, basically, it’s just really well made. This isn’t an instrument that’s going to fall to pieces on you in a hurry.

Thomas
This crop is far whippier than our old one (I gave Lizzie a few experimental whacks before buying it and the difference was immediately evident) and it’s definitely better put together as well. The leather keeper is more securely attached to the shaft and the shaft material itself, which is glass fibre, is superior, too. I like that the handle is braided as the uneven surface helps with grip. Overall, the finish is very, very good.

In use

Lizzie
I love the crop. It’s become one of my favourite toy bag items. The threat and tease of it as it’s run or tapped over my body prior to or during a session; the sting of the tip and shaft when it’s applied to my bottom and thighs with force. The ‘smacking’ sound the keeper creates when it hits the skin, too, never fails to send a little thrill of fright through me.

Thomas and I liked our last crop a lot but, wow. It pales in comparison to this one. For starters, Jack’s creation has far (far) more bite than the Bondage Boutique version. The slim, stiff shaft really smarts when it hits and the split keeper seems to give far more sting to the wielder’s flicks and swings. Thomas had to strike relatively firmly to generate bruises with our previous crop. This one? Well, I had some truly spectacular purple keeper-shaped marks on my bottom for far less effort on his part.

If you’re someone who enjoys stingy sensations, this crop is a slice of heaven … and maybe just a little bit of exquisite masochistic hell, too .

Thomas
Jack’s crop is far more aggressive than our last one. The shaft is slimmer and stiffer, and the leather strop is softer and longer. This all combines for a lot more whip and a lot more snap in the end – and so a lot more sting. Lizzie wriggles about far more than usual when I use this crop, which tells me I have her undivided attention.

Any downsides?

Lizzie
None that I can think of. Although I would say that the slightly longer-than-we-were-used-to keeper dimensions caught us out a little; Thomas mis-judged a relatively firm hit by a fraction of an inch and ended up catching me between the legs before he intended to do so (he normally warms me up a bit more before going for that spot). I can tell you categorically that a firm swat with this on the clitoris will make you jump about like nobody’s business!

Thomas
As Lizzie mentioned, the only issue with this crop was that I made the schoolboy error of not practising enough with it beforehand and assuming if would behave the same way as our old one. The lesson? Always put a new toy through its paces, even if the overall style is familiar, so that you get the reach right. This one caught me out because I placed it fractionally further into the buttock than I should have (although I don’t think Lizzie minded too much .) If you are used to a crop with a short, unsplit keeper, you will need to be extra careful with your aim until you get used to it.

The verdict?

Lizzie
A superb riding crop that is amazingly priced, beautifully made, and a joy to be on the receiving end of. If you like sting with style, this is £12.00 you won’t regret parting with.

Thomas
A very nice crop nice to hold and use and very effective (especially when applied to the clitoris!).

In summary

Things we liked:

• The finishing. Truly beautiful.
• The design. Sting city!
• The price. At £12.00 this is a total bargain.
• Being able to try before we bought. Jack (and his stall) were fab. But he also offers a great online service, with worldwide shipping, if you can’t make it to the London Alternative Market.

Things we weren’t so keen on:

• Nothing!

Tickle your fancy? Click on the following link to visit the Jack’s Floggers website. (You will need to navigate to the Canes, Crops and Paddles etc. page.)

• Jack’s Floggers

*LAM (the London Alternative Market) runs the first Sunday of every month. Entry is £4 per person. Full details here.

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As per the title of this post, I picked the word ‘swing’, which, at first glance (before you see my images), could suggest something else entirely …

Once again, these photographs were a joint effort, with my friend, E, on the other side of the lens.

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… but I do like the colours in the original:

Which do you guys prefer?

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If you’ve been rummaging around in the Chintz Toy Box, you may remember that last year, Thomas and Lizzie reviewed a set of Squeezer Teaser nipple clamps.  Low and behold, that post has gone on to become one the most popular and visited on Behind the Chintz Curtain and, even weeks and months after its publication, it continues to draw readers on a regular basis. It seems there’s a definite appetite to know more about the practice of nipple clamping – the various clamp styles, how they’re used, the pros and cons of the different designs out there, and the sensations they create.

How intense are they? Are they easy to get on? What happens, exactly, when you take them off?

To that end, I’ve asked the pair of them to put together a quick ‘n’ dirty overview of their clamping experiences, discussing their perceptions of the sensations clamps generate, and a breakdown of the benefits and hindrances of the various styles on offer.

IMPORTANT: This isn’t a ‘how to’ guide. If you think clamping is something you’d like to try, please make sure you do your homework and are aware of the risks involved/understand how to apply clamps safely. Please also take the time to read the Behind the Chintz Curtain disclaimer.

Sensation

Lizzie
First off, let me say this: clamping won’t be for everyone. To use the old flavouring analogy (although I’ll avoid the term ‘vanilla’) it’s all a matter of taste. For me, personally? I find that having my nipples clamped incredibly erotic and the sensation of compression a huge turn on. Bluntly, I get aroused by the pain they generate – the hit when they go on, the ache they generate once applied, and the devilish throb that kicks in when they come off. Some of the more intense styles also leave me feeling incredibly sensitive after removal and there is nothing nicer, I think, than experiencing the brush of clothing, or lips, or fingers a day or two later and being reminded of what Thomas and I did together to make them that way.

So what do clamps feel like, exactly? Well, the sensation depends on the style (whether they’re adjustable or not, the surface area they cover, their weight) but, broadly speaking, nipple clamps are all about pressure. They’re a step up from having your nipple pulled or squeezed between a thumb and forefinger; the pain isn’t sharp, more of an intense ache that blunts slightly during wear as the blood stops flowing into the nipple and intensifies (dramatically!) when they’re removed and the blood rushes back in. In fact, the latter sensation is probably the one that stands out most from my point-of-view and immediately afterwards the flesh of the nipple is incredibly, incredibly sensitive to touch. Nothing beats a mouth applied to one and gentle sucking in the immediate aftermath of removal, although the sensation is a push-me-pull-you one – almost too intense to stand.

Safety

Clamping does carry a degree of risk. Therefore, if you are going to engage in it, you need to make sure you know what you’re doing. We’re not medical professionals so cannot provide formal advice, only relate the precautions we take ourselves.

The main and most important point to be aware of: don’t leave clamps on, whatever style you use, for too long. We all know what happens when the blood supply is cut off to a body part (it can be permanently damaged and fall off) so keep that in mind at all times when using them. Personally, we don’t apply clamps for longer than fifteen minutes at any one time.

Nipple clamp styles

Tweezer clamps

Tweezer nipple clamps are carried by most mainstream sex toy retailers and we suspect are the style most people try in the first instance because they look the least intimidating and are adjustable. As the name suggests, each clamp looks like a pair of tweezers. The ends are bought together and thus produce pressure when the sliding toggle is slid along the arms – the closer to the ends the toggle sits, the more severe the clamp’s grip. Generally, the two tweezer clamps are connected together by a thin chain, although some feature small decorative charms.

The advantages:

• The toggle means that the clamps are very adjustable. You can dial the pressure up or down to suit the wearer.
• They’re slim and thus look quite elegant – and, if you like to accessorise, this style really lends itself to adornment.

The disadvantages:

• We’ve always found it difficult to adjust the toggles – they tend to stick and catch and it’s often quite difficult to get the pressure just right.
• They pull off easily. Although they often come with a tug-able chain, the grip most tweezer clamps have on a nipple isn’t particularly good/secure.
• The surface area of the clamp end on a tweezer isn’t very wide, so those with larger nipples may still get blood-flow through once applied and thus find the effects aren’t intense enough.

Verdict: our least favourite style of clamp. We have some, but they never get used.

Screw clamps

Image: Sex and Mischief feathered screw clamps courtesy of ohtique

There are loads of different screw clamp designs on the market. Like their tweezer clamp siblings, they offer the ability to adjust the level of pressure applied and, accordingly, give some flexibility to the clamping experience. However, the clamp intensity is adjusted via a small screw at the side of the clamp rather than by a sliding toggle.

The advantages:

• Compared to tweezer clamps, you have much better control over the level of grip (the screws allow for a far greater degree of fine-tuning than a sliding toggle).
• They’re relatively small in size and often come with decorations or a connecting chain.

The disadvantages:

• Like tweezer clamps, they can pull off under strain.
• Although more ‘accurate’ in terms of pressure application, they can be fiddly to use. Not great if dexterity isn’t your strong suit.

Verdict: their adjustability is definitely a plus for beginners – and the loading is more accurate than with tweezers – but if you’re after intensity, you’d be better off with a clover, Mawa or Thai stick.

Japanese clover clamps

This is the style of clamp that we reviewed for our Squeeze, tease: the agony and ecstasy of nipple clamps post. As you may have gathered from that write up, we like them. A lot. They’re easy to apply, have a great intensity (they’re spring loaded) and the design means that they tighten (rather than slide off) if pulled upon – and that also means you can add weights to them and still expect them to remain in place. That said, clovers do tend to be quite large (they’re far bigger than screw and tweezer clamps) so aren’t really the most delicate looks-wise, although you can soften their appearance somewhat and pretty them up a little by adding ribbons and other threadable adornments.

The advantages:

• Once they’re on, they’re on! Japanese clovers have some serious grip and are extremely secure once placed.
• Easy to apply – we’re talking seconds.
• Clover clamps give an excellent (excellent) level of intensity.
• The after-effect factor. Because of the strength of these clamps, your nipples often remain sensitive, even after they’re removed.
• Their size means they sway around nicely if left on during sex, which tends to ‘freshen’ the feeling of the clamps in the same way that pulling and twisting does.

The disadvantages:

• You can’t adjust the pressure – there’s only one intensity choice and that’s ‘on’!
• They’re quite large and not the most delicate looking.

Verdict: the pressure these generate is outstanding and they don’t slip when toyed/played with during use. A really good clamp for those who are comfortable with discomfort and want to experiment with more significant pain levels.

Mawas

These guys look a little scary – they have a strong resemblance to stationary bulldog clips – and, like clovers, are not adjustable. Unsurprisingly, they exert some high-end pressure, however, their broad clamping edge means that the load is spread over a decent area. We definitely prefer this style of nipple clamp to the tweezer and screw varieties but, having said that, if picking between these and Japanese clover clamps, would go for the latter from a sensation and looks point of view.

The advantages:

• Really easy to apply – like clover clamps, you simply squeeze them open and place them on the nipples.
• Brilliant if you want something with serious wellie.
• Mawas often come with weight hooks, which means there’s room for more ‘ouch’.

The disadvantages:

• No room for adjustment. Significant pressure from the word ‘go’.
• Mawa clamps have a very ‘industrial’ look. If you’re after ‘pretty’, these may not be for you.
• Very similar to a clothes peg and/or stationary clip in design and you could potentially substitute either of those for a set of these for less cost.

Verdict: robust, simple and should be in every sadist’s toy box. Definitely not a style that we would recommend to beginners or those who aren’t into more marked pain.

*You can read our full review of this style of clamp here.

Thai nipple sticks

Look like chopsticks with a rubber band and, really, that’s kind of what they are, only somewhat more refined for purpose. You separate the sticks slightly, slide them over the nipple to get them in place, and then adjust the position of the bands at either end to ramp up the intensity of the clamping. This style is like a hybrid of the clover and the tweezer clamp, although it has to be said that the pressure starting point is much more intense than the latter – even before the bands are adjusted, there’s some intensity to the grip of these.

We’ve only recently started using Thai nipple sticks but have to say it’s a toss up between these and clovers with regard to pride of place in our toy box. They’re really easy to place and adjust, are aesthetically pleasing once in position, and provide interesting opportunities for pulling and twisting the nipple.

The advantages:

• Can be placed in a flash.
• Exert strong pressure immediately – and this can be increased very simply.
• The bands are really easy to move up and down the sticks, unlike the toggles you find on tweezer clamps.
• Look pretty on.
• The bamboo variety (which we have) is relatively inexpensive.

The disadvantages:

• They’re adjustable, but the entry point is one of reasonably intense pressure.
• Because they’re long and thin, the ends can poke you in the torso if you’re bent forwards whilst wearing them.

Verdict: the pressure of a Japanese clover clamp with the added bonus of adjustability. A really brilliant all-round nipple clamp.

Our picks

• Best nipple clamp style for beginners – screw clamps
• Best nipple clamp style for masochists – Mawas or Japanese clover clamps
• Best all-round design – Thai nipple sticks

Where to find them

Tweezer clamps

• Tweezer nipple clamp with chain – Bondara 
• Spartacus adjustable tweezer nipple clamps – Lovehoney 
• Fifty Shades of Grey, The Pinch (adjustable nipple clamps) – Lovehoney 

Screw clamps

• Sex & Mischief feathered nipple clamps – ohtique 
• Spartacus adjustable screw clamps with chain – Lovehoney 
• Erotic crystal nipple clamps – Bondara 
• Fresh Alligator nipple clips (blue and pink) – Lovehoney 

Japanese clover clamps

• Monarch Noir nipple clamps – Passion8
  
• Japanese clover nipple clamps, Squeezer Teaser – Bondara 
• Squeezer Teaser nipple clamps – Lovehoney 

Mawa clamps

• Mawa nipple clamps – UberKinky 

Thai nipple sticks

• House of Eros Thai nipple sticks (bamboo) – SexShop365
• Ultimate nipple sticks – Bondara
• Deluxe stainless steel nipple sticks – Lovehoney 

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We had a little bit of an, er, encounter with some dog walkers while doing this set – I was haring around with no top and suddenly saw a golden retriever bounding through the grass towards me. Cue frantic dropping to my knees and scrabbling about for my t-shirt (not easy to find in long grass!) whilst E tried not to laugh and give the impression she was taking photographs of seed heads. Thankfully, we were alone again a short time later and were able to continue.

Once again, massive thanks to the lovely E for her help in shooting these images.

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TOYS AND LINGERIE

Agent Provocateur
AP is one of my favourite, favourite under-thing brands but at full-price their stuff, while beautiful, is death on the old wallet. This is definitely the time to buy. These corset-style Ilya Big Briefs? Reduced from £110 to £55.  This Mercy Waspie? £185 to £95. These Syble tie-side knickers (similar to the ones I wore in my Sinful Sunday pic a while back)? Reduced to £35 from £65.

Coco de Mer
Is offering up to 50% off selected items, including lingerie, bondage/fetish wear and sex toys. There are some beautiful, beautiful items in this sale, including FYI’s Binding Briefs (£64.00), the Coco de Mer Jade Petite Rosebud Small Butt Plug (£60.00), the DL & Co Lady Rhubarb Ombre Collection Scented Candle (£32.00) and this beautiful Crystal Flogger from Bo’s Tit Bits (£98.00).

Figleaves
Loads and loads of sizes and styles to choose from in this one. The Midnight Grace underwired smoothing slip is now £32. £6.40 for a pair of Butterfly Blue flirty frill ruffle mesh shorts (very cute cut at the rear!) Elle MacPherson Intimates Desert Heat Torsolette? Reduced from £75 to £45.

EBOOKS

As ever, the following books were listed as free at the time of this post’s publication. Please double-check that that’s still the case before you hit the download button.

Secret Story Time: More Filthy Fantasies – Jason Jaxx

• Amazon.co.uk
• Amazon.com 

Threesomes, spanking and fantasy. Absolutely no idea what the writing is like in this one but the ratings seem to be positive.

‘A compilation of erotic tales, packed with sizzling, unrelenting, graphic action. Explicit erotica designed for providing pleasure featuring threesomes, spanking, fantasy, and enough hot sex to satisfy a variety of tastes.’

A Bit of Bite – Cynthia Eden

• Kobo ePub 

Paranormal romance rather than erotica but Cynthia Eden is a popular author so I suspect that the quality of the writing in this short (it’s 11,000 words long) will be half-way decent.

‘A killer is stalking the streets of Crossroads, Mississippi, and it’s up to Sheriff Ava Dushaine to stop him. But when suspicion falls on werewolf alpha Julian Kasey—Ava’s ex-lover and the man who still haunts her dreams—Ava knows that she’ll either have to prove his innocence…or watch the whole town go up in flames.’

The Business of Pleasure – Justine Elyot

• Amazon.co.uk
• Amazon.com 

I’ve read this one before and can thoroughly, thoroughly recommend it. The writing is excellent and the sexual encounters in it are hot, hot, hot. Make sure you have some, er, relief handy.

‘If one call could set you on a trail to the heart of your darkest fantasy, would you make it? Charlotte does, and her bold decision propels her into a world where no desire is too outrageous, decadent or extravagant to be satisfied, for a price. Her own fantasy life merges with reality when she is hired to work for the shadowy organisation she first encountered as a client. She organises an array of wild set pieces involving banquets, film productions, mansions full of pleasure slaves, as well as thoroughly researching those requests that chime with her own kinky tastes. Two men, one woman, and every sexual fantasy imaginable, these are the ingredients that make up the business of pleasure.’

Wishing you all a wonderful, sexy weekend.

Jane xxx

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