I know it’s not a Friday, but there are some really good Lovehoney sex toy deals floating around at the moment (particularly in relation to LELO products) and I haven’t done a Freebies and Discounts post for quite a few weeks – naughty me! Ergo, I thought it prudent to let you all know about them before they disappear into the ether. As many of you are aware, I’ve shifted countries recently so, going forwards, I’m going to do my best to keep the various parts of the globe covered with regard to sex toy bargains. Geography shouldn’t impact your ability to obtain good toy discounts, in my opinion.

FREE SWOON CROSS MY PALM VIBRATOR – LOVEHONEY U.K.

Until midnight on Friday 16 May, Britain’s online sex toy giant is giving away a free Swoon waterproof vibrator with all purchases of £10.00 or more. And you get free delivery, too. No idea what to spend that first ten quid on? Check out Lovehoney’s ’3 for £10.00 toy selection, which you can find here.

UP TO 40% OFF LELO – LOVEHONEY AUSTRALIA

For those of you who shopping in the Southern Hemisphere, Lovehoney Australia has a brilliant LELO deal going on at the moment: up to 40% off LELO selected products, including the Smart Wand, the Oden 2 Couples Remote Control Vibrator Ring (one for the men), and the Tara Rotating and Vibrating Clitoral and G-Spot Massager.

UP TO 40% OFF LELO – LOVEHONEY U.S.A

Fear not, those of you in North America, that you’re going to miss out on all the LELO fun to the Aussies and Kiwis. Lovehoney U.S. is also running the 40% off selected LELO products deal. In fact, there are actually more items included on the U.S. site than on the Australian site, such as the Liv 2 Rechargeable Vibrator, the Billy Prostate Massager and the Insignia Alia Clitoral Vibrator.

Wherever you are in the world, I hope you find something to interest you.

Jane

xxx

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What we used: RO-100mm soft tip bullet vibrator
From: Rocks-Off
Price: from £12.90 (varies by retailer)
Material(s): chrome-plated ABS/silicone tip
Reviewer: D

This Rocks-Off RO-100mm bullet write-up is a special one, because it is has been undertaken by my newest reviewer, D, who is an amazing 74-years-of-age. All of you out there who think that sex toys aren’t for those of increased maturity? Think again!  Reading her comments on this little vibe was fascinating – and I’m thinking that maybe I should have given her something a bit bigger to kick off with!

All I can say is that I hope I’m as wonderful and sexy as D is when I hit my 70s …

Packaging
Simple. Functional. Not very exciting.

Size and design
The size is fine if this is intended for a fairly inexperienced and modest user! They say size matters, but that is all relative, I guess. The RO-100mm was good for me as an inexperienced operator, but having seen something much more exciting (i.e. the Swan you recently received for review!), the Rocks-Off bullet seems a bit of a sparrow!

Value for money
Fabulous.

Materials/construction
Good quality; smooth with a very comfortable tip. I liked the black and silver colour combination although I understand the tip is available in different colours*, including pink. If the pink is a natural, flesh tone then I think this would be very acceptable, too. More attractive packaging would be appreciated but at such a modest price, one can’t have everything!

Ease of use
Very easy to use (you don’t have to be a rocket scientist) but the instructions are extremely difficult to read as the printing on the leaflet is microscopic. No problems with taking off the battery protector tab off (it runs on a single LR1 battery) or getting it started. Simple to clean.

Level of vibration
Well, I guess it all depends on what the user is used to! For ‘old hands’ who are used to a high level of vibration, this Rocks-Off bullet will probably be too tame. I found it fine, but then I don’t need a lot of intensity. (I think this is a very difficult area to assess as everyone is so different in their sexual needs and make-ups.) I liked it but haven’t had much experience with other vibrators. My feeling is that this bullet would be very suitable as an introductory model.

Anything else?
Just be careful not to ‘lose it’ during use! At 4 inches (10 centimetres) long and 0.8 of an inch (2 centimetres) wide, it is quite small!

In summary

Pluses:

• Value for money;
• Visually pleasing;
• Good for beginners.

Minuses:

• Extremely basic packaging;
• Difficult-to-read instructions.

*The Rocks-Off RO-100mm bullet is also available in blue, pink and red.

Tickle your fancy? Click on the following links to purchase (colour availability varies by retailer):

• Bondara
• Chemist Direct
• Passion8
• Amazon.com

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What we used: Silver Swan vibrator
From: Swan
Price: from £89.95 (varies by retailer)
Material(s): Phthalate-free seamless silicone
Reviewer: The Dairy Maid

The Dairy Maid doesn’t usually go in for pink things; she’s not really a girly-girl. But then she met the Silver Swan vibrator. And, well … I think it’s safe to say she really (really) liked it.

First impressions

The packaging

Very well packaged. There’s a smart, rectangular outer box with an accurate picture of the product on the front that gives the Silver Swan a high quality, contemporary feel and within, a hardened cardboard case with a magnetic closure. Once opened, this reveals a black card insert containing a comprehensive instruction booklet that lifts to reveal the vibrator itself, a satin carry pouch, and a multi-plug adaptor for recharging.

All in all, the packaging gives the impression of an expensive, high-end product – so far, so good!

The vibrator
The Silver Swan vibrator is pink – you’ll know from my previous vibrator review that that’s not normally my favourite colour – but it’s a dark rose (so not garish) and has a matt texture. The vibrator has a 100% silicone body, which feels smooth with none of the tacky, almost sticky feel I have experienced with cheaper products. It is also waterproof and phthalate-free.

The two control buttons are integral within the body of the vibrator and are easy to operate without feeling conspicuous.

Shape-wise, the Silver Swan is a rabbit-type vibrator in that it provides both a penetrative shaft and a clitoral stimulator – both of which operate with independent motors, each with their own controls.

How to use it

The longer arm is inserted into the vagina while the shorter one rests between your labia and over your clitoris. You set the vibration setting for each arm with the two raised controls by pressing and holding until the desired vibration level is reached. Each arm has a generously curved bump, making it easy to reach your G-Spot area internally and provide effortless pressure to your clitoris.

The controls are beautifully unfussy and easy to manipulate during play. You can change the vibration settings by holding down on the buttons and releasing them to go up or down in intensity, then switch off with a quick click.

The Silver Swan also has a travel lock, which you activate by holding both buttons down until the little lights go off.

Why I liked it

It’s visually really attractive and feels sleek and sensuous – and this makes you want to play with it without feeling embarrassed. The Silver Swan is a ‘grown-up’, classy sex toy!

The design is very intuitive and body friendly; it felt comfortable when inserted and the curves fit snugly in all the right places. The dual vibrations were incredibly powerful, too, and enabled me to effortlessly control my climax without the distraction of fiddly controls. At maximum power the vibrator was almost unbearable as the motors were so strong – achieved by PowerBullet technology according to the supplied info.!

My partner was really impressed and enjoyed trying it out – he gave it 10/10 for flexibility and ease of use and we found using it together very erotic and sensual. It is certainly the first vibrator I have tried that I haven’t felt awkward using in front of him.

After play it is very easy to clean and being seam-free it’s far more hygienic overall.

The Silver Swan also has a rechargeable, environmentally-friendly lithium ion battery, which can be fully charged within three hours (with a little light that indicates when it’s locked and loaded). This should enable the product to be used for years. In fact, the Silver Swan has a one-year limited warranty and a ten-year guarantee, which I think is amazing.

What I didn’t like

It’s just about perfect in every way but if I was being picky I would have liked a vibe pattern rather than just the options of faster and slower.

Would I recommend it?

Absolutely! It looks, feels and performs like a premium product and I can’t imagine that anyone wanting a decent-quality vibrator would be disappointed, whether buying it for themselves or (hopefully!) receiving it as a gift.

This toy is also flexible enough to accommodate any stretching that needs to happen to reach yummy spots or apply extra pressure. The Silver Swan is so well curved in all the right places that handling it and using the controls during play is intuitive and doesn’t once become a distraction. (I loved the separate motors and chose a low rumble for the shaft and a faster, more powerful setting for my clit.)

All the extra issues I usually find manufacturers stumbling with, the Silver Swan handles with as much understated aplomb as it does everything else.

A premium toy that should give you premium, environmentally-friendly pleasure for years.

Tickle your fancy? You can buy the Silver Swan vibrator from the following retailers:

• Ann Summers
• Simply Pleasure
• Pulse and Cocktails

*Please note that the Silver Swan vibrator was provided by Swan Vibes, free of charge, in exchange for a fair and impartial review.

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Some of you may have seen my post from Sunday commemorating my ex-colleague and friend, Steve, who passed away last week as a result of cancer. Needless to say, it was a very sad and emotional weekend.

But, thanks to a package that arrived at my door, I finally managed to crack a much-needed grin. Four Smile Makers fantasy man vibrators rode to my rescue, their cuteness and hilarious on-pack copy sending me into a much-needed fit of giggles.

This fine gentleman is The Millionaire. He’s ‘a collector of the finer things in life’ and I am ‘his favourite plaything of all’.

Awesome!

Want to see more Toy with me Tuesday pics? Of course you do! Check out who else is playing this week by clicking here.

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How much are you actually paying for a bottle of slippery stuff?

Over the past decade, there’s been something of a lube revolution. Where before we had pretty limited personal lubricant options (K-Y Jelly, basically), we’re now able to choose from a mind-boggling array of products – organic, silicone-based, water-based, sperm-friendly, anal formulations … The options are seemingly endless.

Recently, however, I’ve noticed that there’s considerable variation in the cost of the products out there. Obviously, the ingredients used in the different manufacturer formulations affect price (and a bigger bottle will, generally, have more of an initial impact on your pocket than a smaller one) but what are we actually spending, ml for ml, on the slippery stuff? I decided to do a little experiment and compare a random bunch of popular personal lubricants from different retailers, ml for ml. Here are the results, from least to most expensive  …

* List price may differ from retailer to retailer

That’s a pretty wide cost spectrum. Personally, I’m willing to spend a reasonable amount of money on a decent lube, but in these times of economic austerity I have to admit that I’m much more conscious of the bottom line (pun intended) and would only splash out on a more expensive option if it was truly exceptional. In any case, this little exercise has definitely encouraged me to do a little bit of simple maths before purchasing my next bottle to see just what sort of value I’m getting.

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