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What we used: Wartenberg pinwheel
From: Bondara
Price: £8.99
Material(s): Stainless steel

The Wartenberg pinwheel, while originally invented as a medical device for neurological use has become something of a BDSM staple over the years. So what does one feel like? Should you be afraid of those rather sharp looking spikes? Lizzie and Thomas find out.

 

First thoughts …

Lizzie
I’ve wanted to try a Wartenberg pinwheel for ages but, for various reasons, Thomas and I just never seemed to get around to purchasing one. As you’ve probably gathered from my previous toy reviews, I’m not averse to a bit of pain during sex but, on balance, my experience runs to impact and pressure toys (such as floggers, paddles and clamps), so anything sharp has the power to make me shiver a little. Continue reading

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Some of you may be wondering when the next instalment of The Garden of Earthly Delights is coming. I promise, it is in the works – I’ve just struggled to find the time to write more episodes over the past couple of weeks. (It’s turning out to be much bigger project than I originally anticipated and it’s been virtually impossible to find a decent chunk of time to sit down and devote some headspace to Nick and Grace.) More book reviews are on the way, though – amongst them, C.J. Roberts’ much anticipated Seduced in the Dark, sequel to Captive in the Dark, and A.C. Gaughen’s outstanding Scarlet. Lizzie and Thomas are busy, too: they’re currently in possession of a wartenberg wheel from Bondara, so will no doubt be furnishing me with their thoughts on that in the not too distant future. Continue reading