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		<title>Lelo Bob Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2010/01/26/lelo-bob-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have fallen terribly behind on my reviews as of late, so I&#8217;m playing catch-up over the next couple of weeks. We just love us some anal toys around here, and the Lelo Bob is no exception.  Made entirely of satiny silicone, this is the ideal toy for butt-play beginners. It provides fantastic stimulation, and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Toy Lust Tuesdays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1711953969_087d942dac_o.jpg" alt="Toy Lust Tuesdays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>I have fallen terribly behind on my reviews as of late, so I&#8217;m playing catch-up over the next couple of weeks.</p>
<p>We just love us some anal toys around here, and the <a title="Lelo Bob" href="http://www.purepleasureshop.com/product_info.php?pName=bob" target="_self">Lelo Bob</a> is no exception.  Made entirely of satiny silicone, this is the ideal toy for butt-play beginners.  It provides fantastic stimulation, and although it&#8217;s made of silicone, is rigid enough to make insertion easy.</p>
<p>Due to it&#8217;s diminutive size and prostate-friendly shape, it&#8217;s perfect for men who are curious about anal toys, or for those who don&#8217;t like anything too large back there.  Women may also enjoy this toy, although clearly it has been designed with the male in mind.</p>
<p><a title="Lelo Bob by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://www.purepleasureshop.com/product_info.php?pName=bob/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4308429825_77dd0d5600_o.jpg" alt="Lelo Bob" width="300" height="350" align="right" /></a>I really liked the ring/handle at the end, which made it easy to insert and to wiggle around.  Being silicone mind that you use water-based lube, and NOT silicone-based lube.</p>
<p><a title="Lelo Bob" href="http://www.purepleasureshop.com/product_info.php?pName=bob">The Bob</a> is easy to sanitize.  Anti-bacterial soap and water, or boil it for 10 minutes, and you&#8217;re ready to go again.  Note that you should never leave toys unattended while you are boiling them.  I&#8217;ve heard far too many (very funny) horror stories of the water boiling away, leaving one with a lovely silicone blob in the bottom of the pot.  Always dry thoroughly before storage (and speaking of storage, the Bob comes in a lovely little satin bag).</p>
<p>Thanks to <a href="http://www.purepleasureshop.com">Pure Pleasure</a> for making this review possible.</p>
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		<title>LifeStyles Skyn Condom Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/11/10/lifestyles-skyn-condom-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some weeks back I was perusing the &#8220;Family Planning&#8221; section of a local drugstore, as I am wont to do.  Even though I now enjoy the luxury of going bareback with both of my favorite males, I like to keep up on the latest and greatest in pregnancy prevention and safe sex practices. I came [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Toy Lust Tuesdays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1711953969_087d942dac_o.jpg" alt="Toy Lust Tuesdays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>Some weeks back I was perusing the &#8220;Family Planning&#8221; section of a local drugstore, as I am wont to do.  Even though I now enjoy the luxury of going bareback with both of my favorite males, I like to keep up on the latest and greatest in pregnancy prevention and safe sex practices.</p>
<p>I came across a new offering by LifeStyles, which is one of my two favorite brands.  <a title="LifeStyles Skyn Condoms" href="http://www.purepleasureshop.com/product_info.php?pName=lifestyles-skyn-individual-condoms" target="_self">Skyn condoms</a> are revolutionary in that they are made of neither latex nor polyurethane.  Instead the material used is called polyisoprene, which was originally developed from a  purified form or natural rubber, but is now manufactured synthetically.  Similar in nature to latex, but without inducing nasty allergies.</p>
<p><a title="Skyn Condom by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://www.purepleasureshop.com/product_info.php?pName=lifestyles-skyn-individual-condoms"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4095175089_a028bc2b3f_o.jpg" alt="Skyn Condom" width="200" height="200" align="right" /></a><a title="Pure Pleasure" href="http://www.purepleasureshop.com/index.php" target="_self">Pure Pleasure</a> was generous enough to send me a handful of these condoms for testing, which Jack and Aiden were quite fortunately willing to help me out with.</p>
<p>The opinions were mixed.  Jack found them &#8220;better than latex, but not as good as polyurethane&#8221;.  The sensation was better than standard condoms, but still not as comfortable or as smooth as <a title="Avanti Condom Review" href="http://shastagibson.com/2009/04/07/durex-avanti-condom-review/" target="_self">Avanti</a> or <a title="Trojan Supra Condom Review" href="http://shastagibson.com/2009/03/17/trojan-supra-condoms-review/" target="_self">Supra</a>.</p>
<p>Aiden, on the other hand, found them painfully restrictive.  Being&#8230;on the larger side, shall we say, pretty much anything &#8216;standard sized&#8217; is uncomfortable for him however.  So if your penis is bigger than average, and you tend to find regular condoms too tight, these won&#8217;t provide the sort of fit you are looking for.</p>
<p>They were sturdy enough, they didn&#8217;t break or tear, and we tested them pretty thoroughly, LOL.  These condoms are not as thin as polyurethane, but they are stretchier (if you&#8217;ve used polyurethane you&#8217;ll know what I mean).  They have been FDA approved for STI and pregnancy prevention, but as with any new material, there likely haven&#8217;t been a lot of longer-term studies done, so I encourage you to do a little research of your own before selecting the right type of condom for you.</p>
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		<title>24 Inch Deluxe Leather Riding Crop Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/10/27/24-inch-deluxe-leather-riding-crop-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am *really* behind on reviews, but better late than never I suppose.  Anyway, to make up for the delay, I&#8217;m putting up some photos to go with this product, and it&#8217;s the first time in a loooooooooooooooooong time that I&#8217;ve included photos! The 24 Inch Deluxe Leather Riding Crop (also known around here as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Toy Lust Tuesdays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1711953969_087d942dac_o.jpg" alt="Toy Lust Tuesdays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>I am *really* behind on reviews, but better late than never I suppose.  Anyway, to make up for the delay, I&#8217;m putting up some photos to go with this product, and it&#8217;s the first time in a loooooooooooooooooong time that I&#8217;ve included photos!</p>
<p>The <a title="24 Inch Deluxe Riding Crop" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=CNVELD-2052" target="_self">24 Inch Deluxe Leather Riding Crop</a> (also known around here as &#8216;the long-tip crop&#8217;) is, as you may have guessed, not really intended for use on horses.  Except perhaps of the human variety, but that&#8217;s a topic for another post <img src='http://shastagibson.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />   It is built differently than a <a title="Standard Crop" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=49&amp;pnum=SPL11L" target="_self">standard crop</a>, in that the tip is long and narrowish.  This, in my opinion, covers more area on impact.</p>
<p>This particular toy is made my Spartacus (one of my favorites for BDSM toys) and features an attractive handle and an extremely well-made leather tip.  It seems a bit shorter than most standard crops, just due to the length of the end, but it&#8217;s actually longer than many.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="24 Inch Deluxe Riding Crop by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=CNVELD-2052"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/4051087207_a1a038f91f.jpg" alt="24 Inch Deluxe Riding Crop" width="458" height="55" /></a></p>
<p>Crops are generally known for their sting, and this one is no exception.  It can be used quite gently, but as you can see from the photographs, Deja was really not that interested in being &#8216;gentle&#8217;.  Please note that the bruising is caused by the crop while the scratch marks were care of her lovely nails.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Riding Crop Bruises by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74547425@N00/4051831564/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/4051831564_c7da5def27.jpg" alt="Riding Crop Bruises" width="500" height="333" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Bruises And Scratches by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74547425@N00/4051086629/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/4051086629_535268deb9.jpg" alt="Bruises And Scratches" width="500" height="333" /></a></p>
<p>We had a good time testing this crop, and believe me, she could have inflicted more serious bruising with it.  This is Deja&#8217;s idea of a &#8216;light&#8217; scene, LOL <img src='http://shastagibson.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' />   I feel like this toy is likely to cause more bruising than a standard crop due to the shape and length of the tip, but we have yet to do a more detailed study.  Perhaps in a follow-up post <img src='http://shastagibson.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>If you&#8217;re into stingy, or perhaps just have a <em>thing</em> about riding crops, you will probably really enjoy this toy.  I know I did!</p>
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		<title>Just In Case Condom Compact Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/09/25/just-in-case-condom-compact-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:28:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As mentioned in a previous post, I&#8217;m a bit anal retentive when it comes to always bringing my OWN condoms when I&#8217;m planning on having sex.  This means that at any given time, it&#8217;s most likely that I have condoms on my person or in my purse.  So far I&#8217;ve never been in a situation [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Swag Fetish Fridays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/1711953719_0ece99ee1e_o.jpg" alt="Swag Fetish Fridays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>As mentioned in a <a title="Being A Crabby Bitch Is Part Of My Charm" href="http://shastagibson.com/2009/09/19/being-a-crabby-bitch-is-part-of-my-charm/" target="_self">previous post</a>, I&#8217;m a bit anal retentive when it comes to always bringing my OWN condoms when I&#8217;m planning on having sex.  This means that at any given time, it&#8217;s most likely that I have condoms on my person or in my purse.  So far I&#8217;ve never been in a situation where I had to say no to sex because I didn&#8217;t have a condom, and I intend for it to stay that way.</p>
<p>Since I&#8217;m carrying around condoms all the time, and it&#8217;s important to protect them from all of the potentially sharp objects rolling around in my purse (like the 15 pens/pencils I usually have, keys, sometimes forks, or thumbtacks, DON&#8217;T ASK) I was quite pleased to get my hands on a <a title="Just In Case Condom Compact" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=358&amp;pnum=CNVJIC-A100MTL" target="_self">JUST IN CASE condom compact</a>.  <a title="Just In Case Compact by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=358&amp;pnum=CNVJIC-A100MTL/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3952545923_1b59bd3588_o.jpg" alt="Just In Case Compact" width="197" height="211" align="right" /></a> only is it durable acrylic, it&#8217;s inconspicuous and stylish, and doubles as a handy mirror for making sure you don&#8217;t go out looking like you just spent 3 hours fucking, after spending 3 hours fucking.  Also for making sure you got all that come off your face.</p>
<p>Just In Case holds two condoms, and comes in a variety of colors: <a title="Just In Case Black" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=358&amp;pnum=CNVJIC-A400BLK" target="_self">black</a>, <a title="Just In Case Lime" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=358&amp;pnum=CNVJIC-A100GN" target="_self">luscious lime</a>, <a title="Just In Case Red" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=358&amp;pnum=CNVJIC-A100YA" target="_self">red</a>, <a title="Just In Case Petulant Pink" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=358&amp;pnum=CNVJIC-A100PK" target="_self">petulant pink</a>, <a title="Just In Case Mystic Metal" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=358&amp;pnum=CNVJIC-A100MTL" target="_self">mystic metal</a>, and <a title="Just In Case Goddess Gold" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=358&amp;pnum=CNVJIC-A100GLD" target="_self">goddess gold</a>.</p>
<p>I keep mine in my purse pretty much all the time.  I just make sure to refill it before I go out, and then I&#8217;m never without a condom, because you just never can tell when you might need one <img src='http://shastagibson.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>As the Just In Case is a bit on the girly side, I would also like to recommend a couple of more masculine options for the guys, because your wallet IS NOT A GOOD PLACE FOR CONDOMS!  Get yourself a simple <a title="Condom Case" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=358&amp;pnum=CNVCE-ccu1" target="_self">condom case</a> or a <a title="French Envelope" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=358&amp;pnum=CNVDT-S136D-02" target="_self">french envelope</a>.</p>
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		<title>Champagne Lights Midnight Romance Candle Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/07/14/champagne-lights-midnight-romance-candle-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While I&#8217;m not generally sensitive to smells, I&#8217;ve never been a huge fan of scented candles. Don&#8217;t get me wrong, I love candles, but I prefer them non-scented. That said, I wanted to try something different, and so I decided to test one of Champagne Lights supposed &#8216;Pheromone Candles&#8217;.  Pheromones, you ask?  Pheromones are chemical signals [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Toy Lust Tuesdays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1711953969_087d942dac_o.jpg" alt="Toy Lust Tuesdays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>While I&#8217;m not generally sensitive to smells, I&#8217;ve never been a huge fan of scented candles. Don&#8217;t get me wrong, I love <a title="Candles" href="http://sextoy.com/category.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=242" target="_self">candles</a>, but I prefer them non-scented.</p>
<p>That said, I wanted to try something different, and so I decided to test one of <a title="Champagne Lights Midnight Romance Candle" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=CNVELD-7719MB" target="_self">Champagne Lights</a> supposed &#8216;Pheromone Candles&#8217;.  Pheromones, you ask?  Pheromones are chemical signals that are given off by some kinds of animals (and a great many types of insects) to trigger a response in other members of the same species.  There are many types of pheromones, but I would assume that the type Champagne Lights had in mind were of the sexual nature.  <a title="Champagne Lights by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=CNVELD-7719MB"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/3200817652_3a3c8a15a3_m.jpg" alt="Champagne Lights" width="194" height="240" align="right" /></a>That said, there is absolutely NO evidence anywhere what products claiming to contain pheromones will actually influence human behaviour at all.  It&#8217;s a fun thought, but it just doesn&#8217;t work.</p>
<p>My first thought when I caught a wiff of this candle was &#8220;Wow, they are using the pheromones from a 75 year old lady&#8221;.  It smelled like older lady perfume.  Perhaps I&#8217;m in the minority here, but when I think of my grandma, I don&#8217;t think sex.  The smell was a turn-off, although I liked that this isn&#8217;t a standard wax candle.  The wax is actually in the form of tiny beads, with a wick in the middle.</p>
<p>This candle is very long-burning.  I lit mine and then ignored it for over 2 hours and there had been very little reduction in the wax.  Another plus was that the scent really didn&#8217;t spread into the room, so I can still use this candle without worrying that my bedroom will begin smelling like Eau du Great Aunt Mary.</p>
<p>I haven&#8217;t tried any of the other scents, but I&#8217;d pass on the Midnight Romance, unless you&#8217;re into that sort of thing.  Also never fall for the &#8216;pheromone&#8217; selling point, it&#8217;s crap.</p>
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		<title>Position Of The Day Playbook Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/06/02/position-of-the-day-playbook-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:18:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know I&#8217;ve been away a long time, but I&#8217;m getting back on the blogging wagon by posting a review of one of my recent favorites.  It has less to do with sex toys and more to do with having fun and getting down to it with your partner(s)!  The Position Of The Day Playbook [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Toy Lust Tuesdays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1711953969_087d942dac_o.jpg" alt="Toy Lust Tuesdays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>I know I&#8217;ve been away a long time, but I&#8217;m getting back on the blogging wagon by posting a review of one of my recent favorites.  It has less to do with <a title="Sex Toys" href="http://sextoy.com/" target="_self">sex toys</a> and more to do with having fun and getting down to it with your partner(s)!  The <a title="Position Of The Day Playbook" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=CNVELD-8455" target="_self">Position Of The Day Playbook</a> is your guide to 365 days of hot sex, or at least plenty of laughs.</p>
<p>This little gem has become an instant hit at our house.  Between the ridiculous names they have come up with for positions (such as <a title="The Prude Awakening" href="http://shastagibson.com/2009/03/25/position-of-the-day-the-prude-awakening/" target="_self">The Prude Awakening</a>) and the Cirque De Sole style contortions some positions demand (like <a title="The Fosse" href="http://shastagibson.com/2009/03/16/position-of-the-day-the-fosse/" target="_self">The Fosse</a>), you&#8217;ll be both turned on and entertained.</p>
<p><a title="Position Of The Day by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=CNVELD-8455"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3591316704_921acb7641_m.jpg" alt="Position Of The Day" width="195" height="240" align="right" /></a>While you may not be able to preform ALL of the moves, there are plenty of creative gems that don&#8217;t require training in advanced gymnastics (<a title="The Bench Warmers" href="http://shastagibson.com/2009/03/21/position-of-the-day-bench-warmers/" target="_self">The Bench Warmers</a>).</p>
<p>Jack and I certainly enjoyed flipping through this book and making a sporting attempt at some of the more complicated maneuvers (although we haven&#8217;t yet entertained the idea of testing out that cover position). Even if we weren&#8217;t successful, we had a great time giving it a shot. There were also a few &#8216;new and improved&#8217; variations on old standbys that produced desirable (read: orgasmic) results.</p>
<p>Whether you want to challenge your partner to try something really wild and complicated, or if you just want to spice things up a little in the bedroom, this amusing little picture <a title="Books" href="http://sextoy.com/category.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=175" target="_self">book</a> is worth taking a peek at.</p>
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		<title>Hippo Vibrator Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/04/20/hippo-vibrator-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This will certainly be the final &#8216;animal shaped&#8217; vibe review I ever write.  This is the third one I&#8217;ve tried now, and the third one that utterly failed to get me off. The Hippo Vibrator is as cutesy and inconspicuous as it&#8217;s duck and fish cousins.  Also waterproof, designed for fun in the tub or shower, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Spring Fever by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74547425@N00/3449650123/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3449650123_17d3d2536d_o.jpg" alt="Spring Fever" width="200" height="259" align="left" /></a>This will certainly be the final &#8216;animal shaped&#8217; vibe review I ever write.  This is the third one I&#8217;ve tried now, and the third one that utterly failed to get me off.</p>
<p><a title="The Hippo Vibrator" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/VIBRATORS/Fun+Vibrators/The+Hippo+Vibrator" target="_self">The Hippo Vibrator</a> is as cutesy and inconspicuous as it&#8217;s <a title="I Rub My Duckie" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/VIBRATORS/Fun+Vibrators/Rub+My+Duckie" target="_self">duck</a> and <a title="I Rub My Fishie" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/VIBRATORS/Fun+Vibrators/Rub+My+Fishie" target="_self">fish</a> cousins.  Also waterproof, designed for fun in the tub or shower, which is perhaps one of it&#8217;s few redeeming qualities.</p>
<p>You squeeze him to turn him on, to the same, singular vibration setting, and then squeeze him again to turn him off.  He&#8217;s innocent looking, all blue and adorable.  I wanted very badly to like him, but he couldn&#8217;t get the job done.</p>
<p><a title="Hippo Vibrator by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/VIBRATORS/Fun+Vibrators/The+Hippo+Vibrator"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3290738691_12d3136132_m.jpg" alt="Hippo Vibrator" width="240" height="240" align="right" /></a>Now, there are all sorts of people out there who just love these kinds of toys, Nia included.  I think that my hitachi may have ruined my genitals to less powerful <a title="Vibrators" href="http://www.pillowtalk.co.uk/products/VIBRATORS" target="_self">vibrators</a> forever.  Jesus, please don&#8217;t let me get to the point where I need a belt sander to get off.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re shopping for your first sex toy, it&#8217;s worth a try, as it&#8217;s not intimidating, and the gentle stimulation may be just what you&#8217;re looking for.  It also <strong>is </strong>an amusing addition to a bath, or if you just want something to warm you up.</p>
<p>I feel a little guilty for all the bad press I&#8217;ve given these animal toys.  Is there anyone out there who would like to share a positive comment or two on these vibrators?</p>
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		<title>Kama Diva Rainbow Nubby Vibrator Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/04/17/kama-diva-rainbow-nubby-vibrator-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:18:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At first glance the Kama Diva Rainbow Nubby vibrator reminded me of one of those &#8216;every color crayons&#8217; that you can make by melting together all of your leftover crayon nubbins.  The swirly combination of colors isn&#8217;t something you see every day. The size is also a bit intimidating.  With 8 inches of insertable length, this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Swag Fetish Fridays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/1711953719_0ece99ee1e_o.jpg" alt="Swag Fetish Fridays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>At first glance the <a title="Kama Diva Rainbow Nubby" href="http://store.sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=CNVGI-9663" target="_self">Kama Diva Rainbow Nubby</a> vibrator reminded me of one of those &#8216;every color crayons&#8217; that you can make by melting together all of your leftover crayon nubbins.  The swirly combination of colors isn&#8217;t something you see every day.</p>
<p>The size is also a bit intimidating.  With 8 inches of insertable length, this toy is not going to leave you feeling empty inside <img src='http://shastagibson.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>The shaft of the Kama Diva is made from a very hard polyurethane, which is not at all what I was expecting.  There is a certain rigidity about hard plastic <a title="Sex Toys" href="http://sextoy.com/" target="_self">sex toys</a> that isn&#8217;t generally my cup of tea, particularly for insertables.  When it comes to clitoral stimulation, I&#8217;m all for whatever gets me off, but something so unyielding in my vagina almost hurts.  <a title="Kama Diva by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://store.sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=CNVGI-9663"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/3200817664_99aac79e15_m.jpg" alt="Kama Diva" width="55" height="240" align="right" /></a>That said, I know a number of ladies who prefer their <a title="Vibrators" href="http://www.sextoy.com/catalog/vibrators" target="_self">vibrators</a> to be hard and inflexible, so I&#8217;m not docking it points just because I prefer something a little more bendy.</p>
<p>Speaking of the shaft, it&#8217;s covered with knobbys, which provide an interesting situation.  They don&#8217;t really look like much, and I only really noticed them as the toy was going in and out, but it&#8217;s different than something with a smooth shaft.  I didn&#8217;t actually try it for anal, but I suspect the effect would be quite enjoyable actually.</p>
<p>The vibration intensity is controlled by a knob on the bottom of the shaft.  Really quite standard in terms of speed overall.  It requires 2 AA batteries, which you insert in the bottom by unscrewing the base.</p>
<p>This toy is NOT waterproof, so keep it on dry land.  I recommend cleaning with an antibacterial wipe or soap and water, being mindful to keep the base clear of moisture.  Remember to take the batteries out when it&#8217;s not in use.</p>
<p>All in all it&#8217;s not a bad toy, and it would certainly be suitable if you&#8217;re looking for something quite large and rigid to pleasure yourself with.  Also, I do quite enjoy the &#8216;melted crayon&#8217; look <img src='http://shastagibson.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Durex Avanti Condom Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/04/07/durex-avanti-condom-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve never much cared for Durex condoms.  In fact, out of all of the brands Jack and I have used over the years, their standard line of latex &#8216;meat wrappers&#8217; have always seemed the most like to break or slip off.  The first (and only) condom that I&#8217;ve ever misplaced up inside my nether-bits was a Durex. So, I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Toy Lust Tuesdays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1711953969_087d942dac_o.jpg" alt="Toy Lust Tuesdays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>I&#8217;ve never much cared for Durex condoms.  In fact, out of all of the brands Jack and I have used over the years, their standard line of latex &#8216;meat wrappers&#8217; have always seemed the most like to break or slip off.  The first (and only) condom that I&#8217;ve ever misplaced up inside my nether-bits was a Durex.</p>
<p>So, I was skeptical of <a title="Durex Avanti Condoms" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/Durex-Avanti-Lubricated-Non-Latex-Condoms---5-Pack/productinfo/D.05802/" target="_self">Durex Avanti Polyurethane Condoms</a>, even though V has been using them for years and absolutely swears by them.  That fact alone is the main reason I decided to give them a go, and <a title="PinkCherry" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/" target="_self">PinkCherry</a> was kind enough to oblige my curiosity.</p>
<p>With plans to put them through rigorous testing, I packed a few of these condoms along for <a title="Anniversary Weekend" href="http://shastagibson.com/2009/01/21/theres-a-blow-job-photo-in-this-post/" target="_self">my weekend away with Jack</a>in January.  During one of several rounds of foreplay we enjoyed that weekend, I rolled one of these over his rigid cock and when he slid into me I think he said something like &#8220;Wow&#8221; but perhaps it was just a groan of pleasure.</p>
<p><a title="Durex Avanti Condoms by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/Durex-Avanti-Lubricated-Non-Latex-Condoms---5-Pack/productinfo/D.05802/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/3200817656_d1b819ecbf_m.jpg" alt="Durex Avanti Condoms" width="240" height="240" align="right" /></a>These condoms are the closest thing to bareback we&#8217;ve ever used.  They have become our all-time favorite condoms, and as they are pricier than latex, they are reserved for &#8216;making love&#8217; and not our usual animalistic fucking.</p>
<p>Polyurethane condoms are thinner, stronger, and conduct heat better than latex.  They are less stretchy, so the fit is slightly different, which can lead to more slippage than might occur with latex, but I&#8217;ve never personally experienced a problem.  They also have a longer shelf life, can be used with oil-based lubricants, and are far less allergenic.  Good news for people with latex allergies!</p>
<p>I personally also prefer that they are odor free.</p>
<p>While the jury is still out on how effective they are at protecting you from STI&#8217;s, they are decidedly quite safe when it comes to pregnancy prevention.  The FDA has ruled them effective for both purposes, so it really comes down to how many studies you need in order to feel safe.  That is a matter of personal choice.</p>
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		<title>Handy Slapper Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/04/03/handy-slapper-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:18:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I hope you&#8217;ve enjoyed the recent increase in BDSM equipment reviews as much as I have.  It can be difficult to accurately rate or comment on some of these items, due to the fact that what might be considered quite stingy to me could barely even register with heavier pain sluts. The Handy Slapper, provided [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Swag Fetish Fridays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/1711953719_0ece99ee1e_o.jpg" alt="Swag Fetish Fridays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>I hope you&#8217;ve enjoyed the recent increase in BDSM equipment reviews as much as I have.  It can be difficult to accurately rate or comment on some of these items, due to the fact that what might be considered quite stingy to me could barely even register with heavier pain sluts.</p>
<p><a title="Handy Slapper" href="http://store.babeland.com/bdsm-floggers-slappers/handy-slapper" target="_self">The Handy Slapper</a>, provided by <a title="Babeland" href="http://www.babeland.com/" target="_self">Babeland</a>, is a 2-in-1 toy with all sorts of sadistic potential.  It&#8217;s fairly small in size, which is something I always consider when it comes to toys that I pack around with me to events.  I really don&#8217;t want to be hauling one of my regular toy boxes around with me, so I have to be choosy about what I take in my travel toy kit, and so toys that are small but effective are most appreciated.</p>
<p>The handy slapper is made out of two layers of stiff latigo leather that have been riveted together.  This particular kind of design creates a heavier product, and the dual layers will generate an enticing sound when they come into contact with something, like your backside.  Noisy is one word for it, but I quite enjoy the sharp smacking it makes as it falls.</p>
<p><a title="Handy Slapper by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://store.babeland.com/bdsm-floggers-slappers/handy-slapper"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3409974506_523b2f77f7_m.jpg" alt="Handy Slapper" width="240" height="160" align="right" /></a>A devious addition to this slapper is the handle, which it so much like the end of a <a title="Quirt" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2996900299_d19a6ce3dd.jpg" target="_self">quirt</a>, I feel as though I own two of them now.  Jack finds this feature quite fantastic, particularly for eliciting yelps of pain from yours truly, while he uses it on my breasts and nipples.  It seems to be just the right length and weight for such methods of torture.</p>
<p>I would describe both ends as rather stingy, although the handle end more so, for obvious reasons.  The sensations are not really the same, although they are both sharp and cover only a small area, as opposed to something broader, like a paddle.  The diminutive size lends itself well to applications that a larger slapper would be unsuitable for.  Breast and nipples, as mentioned above, as well as cock and ball torture, the insides of thighs, the bottoms of feet, and the pussy area of course.  Any place where you want to&#8230;ahem, make an impact while still retaining enough control over your implement to land exactly on target.  On the other hand, this would not be my tool of choice for prolonged wailing on someones ass or back.  Other toys will achieve quite the same effect with far less effort.</p>
<p>Overall, we really liked this toy.  It&#8217;s heavy enough to withstand years of use, and I was pleased with the craftsmanship.  I would rate it as a medium to heavy toy, in terms of intensity.</p>
<p>To keep all of your leather in good condition, or if it requires cleaning (toys that are used for impact play, and come into contact with fluids, particularly blood, should be cleaned after use) I would recommend a soft sponge, and some saddle soap (which is available at tack stores or online).  Follow the directions on the bottle, allow the leather to thoroughly air dry, and then oil it with a leather preservative (also available at tack stores and online).  Please note that most BDSM gear is unfinished leather, so take that into account when you look for advice on cleaning and stain removal.</p>
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		<title>OhMiBod Music Driven Vibrator Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/03/31/ohmibod-music-driven-vibrator-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever since I got my iPod Touch, I&#8217;ve been itching to try the OhMiBod Music Driven Vibrator.  Two of my favorite things, music and wanking, coming together in a package that is so full of win I can hardly stand it.  Could sex toys possibly get any better? The first thing that struck me about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Toy Lust Tuesdays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1711953969_087d942dac_o.jpg" alt="Toy Lust Tuesdays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>Ever since I got my iPod Touch, I&#8217;ve been itching to try the <a title="OhMiBod" href="http://store.sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=OMB01" target="_self">OhMiBod Music Driven Vibrator</a>.  Two of my favorite things, music and wanking, coming together in a package that is so full of win I can hardly stand it.  Could <a title="Sex Toys" href="http://www.sextoy.com/" target="_self">sex toys</a> possibly get any better?</p>
<p>The first thing that struck me about the OhMiBod is that it&#8217;s way bigger than it appears in photos.  I mean, I was imagining something smallish, designed more for external stimulation than internal.  I joked with V about wearing it to the gym, because I figured it would be small enough to stay nestled inside me while I sweated it out on the elliptical trainer.  However, when it arrived, I was surprised to find it was more like a standard sized <a title="Vibrators" href="http://www.sextoy.com/catalog/vibrators" target="_self">vibrator</a>.</p>
<p>The OhMiBod can be used both with an MP3 player, or on it&#8217;s own.  You don&#8217;t need an iPod brand MP3 player either, any one will do.  The vibrator does not run off of the power of your MP3 player either, it requires batteries.  <a title="OhMiBod by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://store.sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=OMB01"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3385/3200821320_1db7ef6775_m.jpg" alt="OhMiBod" width="240" height="188" align="right" /></a>It includes a splitter, which plugs into the player, and then your headphones and the vibrator are plugged into that.  It also comes with a handy little storage pouch.</p>
<p>It actually does pulse to the music.  The intensity of the vibration is dictated by the volume of the music.  When you turn up really loud the pulsations decrease, I would assume because there is no more room for the toy to go &#8216;up&#8217;.</p>
<p>This toy is especially fabulous because you can create your own playlist of songs to get you grooving.  It will be as fast or as slow as you want it.  You can adjust the intensity to suit your mood.  There really aren&#8217;t any drawbacks that I can think of.</p>
<p>The body of the vibrator is made of hard plastic.  Cleaning it with an antibacterial wipe is likely your best bet, although soap and water will work.  Be careful not to get water in the base.</p>
<p>OhMiBod has plenty of power, and aside from being just a really fun toy, great for stimulation inside and out, it gets the job done.</p>
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		<title>Cupids Ring Of Love Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/03/27/cupids-ring-of-love-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This fun little item is more of a cute novelty than a serious sex toy.  A saucy little gift for Valentine&#8217;s day, or a not-so-subtle hint to your lover that you&#8217;d like to try something new. Cupids Ring Of Love is a silicone cock ring designed to enhance and prolong your erection.  It&#8217;s shaped like [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Swag Fetish Fridays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/1711953719_0ece99ee1e_o.jpg" alt="Swag Fetish Fridays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>This fun little item is more of a cute novelty than a serious sex toy.  A saucy little gift for Valentine&#8217;s day, or a not-so-subtle hint to your lover that you&#8217;d like to try something new.</p>
<p><a title="Cupids Ring Of Love" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/MALE+SEX+AIDS/Cock+Rings+and+Sleeves/Cupids+Ring+Of+love" target="_self">Cupids Ring Of Love</a> is a silicone <a title="Cock Rings" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/MALE+SEX+AIDS/Cock+Rings+and+Sleeves" target="_self">cock ring</a> designed to enhance and prolong your erection.  It&#8217;s shaped like a heart, which doesn&#8217;t really made a difference, since the silicone is very flexible.</p>
<p>Jack liked that it was stretchy.  It didn&#8217;t make him feel like the circulation was totally cut and that his junk was about to die and fall off.  If you have never tried a cock ring and you&#8217;re just curious, this is a great item for testing the water.</p>
<p><a title="Cupids Ring Of Love by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/MALE+SEX+AIDS/Cock+Rings+and+Sleeves/Cupids+Ring+Of+love"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3290738761_443520b9ef_t.jpg" alt="Cupids Ring Of Love" width="100" height="100" align="right" /></a>To use, just stretch it around the base of your erect penis and adjust it until it&#8217;s comfortable.  Like any item that restricts blood flow, I would not advise you to wear it for longer than 30 minutes at a time.</p>
<p>Jack (and I) did notice a slight increase in the rigidity and sensitivity of his penis.  He was still able to ejaculate normally.</p>
<p>To clean, wash with warm water and antibacterial soap.  Allow to dry thoroughly before putting away.  You can use it over and over, as it&#8217;s not the <a title="Disposable Cock Ring" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/MALE+SEX+AIDS/Cock+Rings+and+Sleeves/OMAZING+Disposable+Vibrating+Cock+Ring" target="_self">disposable sort</a>.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s really just a bit of fun. Certainly worth the reasonable price for a little thrill.  Thank you <a title="TwistedMiss" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/" target="_self">TwistedMiss</a> for this sweet bedroom treat.</p>
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		<title>ID Glide Airless Pump Lubricant Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/03/24/id-glide-airless-pump-lubricant-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:47:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ID Glide is one of the better known brands of basic water-based lubricant on the market these days.  It works well for pretty much anything you need lubricant for, it&#8217;s safe with all condoms and sex toys, and it&#8217;s the least likely to cause any sort of irritation or reaction. The main reason that I&#8217;m [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="ID Glide Airless Pump" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/ID-Glide-Glide-Lube-38-oz-Airless-Pump/productinfo/ID.GLI.13/" target="_self"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1711953969_087d942dac_o.jpg" alt="Toy Lust Tuesdays" width="250" height="250" align="left" />ID Glide</a> is one of the better known brands of basic water-based lubricant on the market these days.  It works well for pretty much anything you need lubricant for, it&#8217;s safe with all condoms and sex toys, and it&#8217;s the least likely to cause any sort of irritation or reaction.</p>
<p>The main reason that I&#8217;m featuring this particular product here today is not for the contents of the bottle, but for the really convenient new airless pump feature that they have added.  <a title="PinkCherry" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/" target="_self">PinkCherry</a> drew this new feature to my attention and asked if I would give it a try and share my opinion.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m sure most of us know what it&#8217;s like to fiddle around with the lid of a lubricant bottle, when you&#8217;re already as slick as a greased pig.  There has been more than one moment in our bed where one-handed lube dispensing was required, because the other appendage was wedged into some orifice or another.</p>
<p><a title="ID Glide Lubricant by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/ID-Glide-Glide-Lube-38-oz-Airless-Pump/productinfo/ID.GLI.13/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3200817660_9ca4444e63_m.jpg" alt="ID Glide Lubricant" width="240" height="240" align="right" /></a>During those particularly passionate escapades I was quite greatful to have this bottle of lube on hand, because the pump makes it very easy to apply the right amount of lubricant without a lot of fumbling around and interuption of said activities.  You won&#8217;t end up spilling liquid all over the place either.</p>
<p>The airless pump means that you don&#8217;t have to work really hard to get lube out when the bottle begins to empty.  It&#8217;s not like the more <a title="ID Glide Pump Top" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/ID-Lubricants-Pleasure-Lube-176-oz-Pump/productinfo/ID.PLE.17/" target="_self">traditional pump-top bottles</a>, where a goodly amount of product is left in the bottom.</p>
<p>A variety of <a title="Lubricant" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/Water-Based-Sex-Lubes/products/70/" target="_self">ID Glide flavoured lubricants</a>, such as <a title="Big Banana Lubricant" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/ID-Lubricants-Juicy-Lube-Big-Banana-38-oz/productinfo/ID.JBB.13/" target="_self">Big Banana</a>, <a title="Fresh Peach Lubricant" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/ID-Lubricants-Juicy-Lube-Fresh-Peach-38-oz/productinfo/ID.JFP.13/" target="_self">Fresh Peach</a>, and <a title="Blubble Gum Lubricant" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/ID-Lubricants-Juicy-Lube-Bubble-Gum-38-oz/productinfo/ID.JBU.13/" target="_self">Bubble Gum</a> are also available in airless pump top bottles.  Personally I&#8217;m not partial to flavoured lubes (I stuck to the original scent and flavour free version for product testing) but many women and men find that a little change of pace makes oral sex more fun.</p>
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		<title>Couples Pleasure Paddle Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/03/20/couples-pleasure-paddle-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like a lot of women, yours truly can&#8217;t have an orgasm from intercourse alone.  That&#8217;s why I love toys designed for clitoral stimulation during sex, like the Couple&#8217;s Pleasure Paddle. There are all kinds of clitoral stimulators on the market these days, and you&#8217;re most certain to find at least one or two of them to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Swag Fetish Fridays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/1711953719_0ece99ee1e_o.jpg" alt="Swag Fetish Fridays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>Like a lot of women, yours truly can&#8217;t have an orgasm from intercourse alone.  That&#8217;s why I love toys designed for clitoral stimulation during sex, like the <a title="Couple's Pleasure Paddle" href="http://www.vibrator.com/sex-toys/couples-pleasure-paddle.html" target="_self">Couple&#8217;s Pleasure Paddle</a>.</p>
<p>There are all kinds of <a title="clitoral stimulators" href="http://www.vibrator.com/sex-toy-categories/clit-stimulator-vibes/">clitoral stimulators</a> on the market these days, and you&#8217;re most certain to find at least one or two of them to suit your purposes.  I really like this particular vibrator, because for one it&#8217;s shaped similarly to <a title="Slimline G Spot Probe" href="http://www.vibrator.com/sex-toys/slimline-g-spot-probe-white.html" target="_self">my favorite toy of all time</a>, with the same controls and the same range of intensity.  And for two because it&#8217;s been designed to fit comfortably between two bodies who happen to be rolling about together in the throes of passion.</p>
<p><a title="Couple's Pleasure Paddle by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://www.vibrator.com/sex-toys/couples-pleasure-paddle.html"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3200817654_b6a7211eb3_m.jpg" alt="Couple's Pleasure Paddle" width="240" height="240" align="right" /></a>It&#8217;s long enough to be held easily during intercourse, and the vibrating end is shaped almost the the bowl of a spoon, which I have found snuggles perfectly over my clit.  It&#8217;s not really designed for internal stimulation, but I see no reason why you couldn&#8217;t use it for that, if you were so inclined.  There is a joint in the shaft (where the silver ring is) however, so I would encourage you to use a condom if you plan to put it inside of anything.</p>
<p>The pleasure paddle is made from hard plastic, which has then been coated in this wonderful satin-finish rubber.  It&#8217;s a lot like silicone actually.  It requires 2 AA batteries, and the intensity is controlled by a knob at the base of the toy.</p>
<p>This toy is also waterproof!  Fun for both the bath or shower.  It&#8217;s also easy to clean with antibacterial soap and water.</p>
<p>Compared to other <a title="Sex Toys" href="http://www.vibrator.com" target="_self">sex toys</a> I have tried, this one really is rather unobtrusive during intercourse.  It works well during doggy style, missionary, girl-on-top, and most anything else we could tangle ourselves into.  It&#8217;s got a really wide range of vibrations, and plenty of power.</p>
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		<title>Trojan Supra Condoms Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/03/17/trojan-supra-condoms-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:17:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been curious about trying polyurethane male condoms for quite some time.  V refers to them as her special occasion condoms, as they are a bit pricey for everyday use.  Well worth the money however, because these puppies are smoooooooooooth. Trojan has always been my brand of choice, so when I saw that they had [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Toy Lust Tuesdays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1711953969_087d942dac_o.jpg" alt="Toy Lust Tuesdays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>I&#8217;ve been curious about trying polyurethane male <a title="Condoms" href="http://store.sextoy.com/category.php?a=sextoycom&amp;cid=176" target="_self">condoms</a> for quite some time.  V refers to them as her <em>special occasion </em>condoms, as they are a bit pricey for everyday use.  Well worth the money however, because these puppies are smoooooooooooth.</p>
<p>Trojan has always been my brand of choice, so when I saw that they had rolled out with <a title="Trojan Supra Condoms" href="http://store.sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=T90240" target="_self">Supra Microsheer Polyurethane condoms</a>, I jumped on the chance to try them out.</p>
<p>If you haven&#8217;t tried a polyurethane condom before, they are different from latex in several ways.  Less stretchy, but thinner, and provide a more natural feel.  They are also odor-free, so none of that funky rubber smell.  Despite the fact that they are less stretchy, we found them to be less constricting than their latex counterparts.</p>
<p><a title="Trojan Supra Condoms by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://store.sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=T90240"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3200821326_1f584fc880_m.jpg" alt="Trojan Supra Condoms" width="240" height="240" align="right" /></a>Polyurethane condoms, despite being thinner, are stronger than latex.  They are also less susceptible to deterioration, and they transmit heat more effectively, which I think contributes to the more natural feel.</p>
<p>Jack and I really liked these condoms. They didn&#8217;t slip, or break. I didn&#8217;t get pregnant either, so that was a bonus <img src='http://shastagibson.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />  It felt more like going bareback than any latex condom we&#8217;ve used. Polyurethane also provides a nice alternative for people with latex allergies.</p>
<p>As they haven&#8217;t been on the market as long as latex, they haven&#8217;t been as extensively tested for STI protection. There is still some debate on exactly how effective they are. If your only concern is pregnancy prevention, these condoms will not disappoint you. If you are with a new partner, or you are uncertain of your own STI status, I would recommend that you stick to latex.</p>
<p>Both silicone and water-based lubricants are safe for use with polyurethane. In fact, even oil-based lubricant will not degrade them.  Trojan Supra&#8217;s are pre-lubed with silicone lubricant already, so please be mindful if you decide to use one on your <a title="Sex Toys" href="http://www.sextoy.com/" target="_self">sex toys</a>.  Silicone lubricant will ruin your silicone toys!</p>
<p>Please note that I do not rate condoms on their effectiveness to prevent pregnancy or disease transmission. I assign ratings based on sensation, strength, fit, and overall experience.</p>
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		<title>Magnifique Massager Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/03/13/magnifique-massager-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While I&#8217;ve had hit and miss experiences with Natural Contours products, I was hopeful that the Magnifique Massager that I received thanks to Twisted Miss would be full of win.  Fortunately I was not disappointed. As always, the packaging was quite pretty.  Frosted plastic and simple but pleasing.  The vibratoreven included 2 AA batteries, so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Swag Fetish Fridays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/1711953719_0ece99ee1e_o.jpg" alt="Swag Fetish Fridays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>While I&#8217;ve had hit and miss experiences with Natural Contours products, I was hopeful that the <a title="Magnifique Massager" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/VIBRATORS/Massaging+Vibrators/Magnifique+Personal+Massager" target="_self">Magnifique Massager</a> that I received thanks to <a title="Twisted Miss" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/" target="_self">Twisted Miss</a> would be full of win.  Fortunately I was not disappointed.</p>
<p>As always, the packaging was quite pretty.  Frosted plastic and simple but pleasing.  The <a title="Vibrators" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/VIBRATORS" target="_self">vibrator</a>even included 2 AA batteries, so I didn&#8217;t have to pull any off of the charger to give it a go (I&#8217;ve had to switch to the more environmentally friendly type, as you can just imagine the batteries one goes through around here). This particular toy is designed for both external and internal stimulation.  The shape lends itself beautifully to both applications.  I found maneuvering the curved end between my legs, to rest snuggly over my clitoris, provided an intensely enjoyable masturbation experience.  <a title="Magnifique Massager by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/VIBRATORS/Massaging+Vibrators/Magnifique+Personal+Massager"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3291556246_0e0c4e5432_m.jpg" alt="Magnifique Massager" width="240" height="240" align="right" /></a>The shape and rigidity also work well for g-spot stimulation.</p>
<p>The body of the vibrator is made out of hard plastic.  It provides three settings for vibration intensity, controlled by a slide-type switch near the base.  Unfortunately there is also something of a seam which runs along the length of this toy, which as you know, I always take issue with.  I&#8217;d use a condom with it, especially if you&#8217;re planning to share.</p>
<p>As it&#8217;s not water proof, I recommend wiping it down before and after use with an antibacterial cleaning cloth.  If you must use water and soap, mind you don&#8217;t get any into the battery cavity.</p>
<p>This toy also works quite nicely for clitoral stimulation during sex with a partner.  It&#8217;s long and light enough to be comfortable held at the base, and thin enough that it won&#8217;t interfere with penetration in most positions.</p>
<p>I really do enjoy this toy.  It&#8217;s simple, straightforward, and gets the job done.  Nothing fancy, small enough for travel, and with adequite power.</p>
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		<title>Bondage Tape Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/03/10/bondage-tape-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You know I&#8217;ll use just about any excuse to get tied up and beaten on.  How could I turn down the opportunity to test a roll of Bondage Tape, courtesy of Babeland? Bondage tape looks and feels similar to electrical tape, although it won&#8217;t stick to skin, hair, or anything besides itself.  You can use it for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Toy Lust Tuesdays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1711953969_087d942dac_o.jpg" alt="Toy Lust Tuesdays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>You know I&#8217;ll use just about any excuse to get tied up and beaten on.  How could I turn down the opportunity to test a roll of <a title="Bondage Tape" href="http://store.babeland.com/bdsm-bondage/bondage-tape" target="_self">Bondage Tape</a>, courtesy of <a title="Babeland" href="http://www.babeland.com/" target="_self">Babeland</a>?</p>
<p>Bondage tape looks and feels similar to electrical tape, although it won&#8217;t stick to skin, hair, or anything besides itself.  You can use it for all sorts of fabulous and fun activities!  Aside from binding, it can also be used quite successfully for sexy fetish clothing.  Bondage tape corset anyone?  Suitable for use as a very effective blindfold as well, since it won&#8217;t stick to hair and you can wrap it around your willing victim as many times as you want, so that they can&#8217;t see a thing.</p>
<p>Jack and I had a wonderful time testing this stuff out!  First he had me lay on my front and he taped my  ankles together, and then bound my wrists together behind my back.  Finally, he drew my hands to my feet and <a title="Hogtied" href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3c/Model_in_classic_Hogtie.jpg" target="_self">hogtied</a> me.  The tape worked really well for this, although keep in mind that it will stretch some.</p>
<p><a title="Bondage Tape by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://store.babeland.com/bdsm-bondage/bondage-tape"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3344981116_65e27b3b9d_o.jpg" alt="Bondage Tape" width="200" height="200" align="right" /></a>After he had me suitably restrained, he got out our little <a title="Handy Slapper" href="http://store.babeland.com/bdsm-floggers-slappers/handy-slapper" target="_self">leather slapper</a> (review to come) and went to town on my ass.  That thing stings like hell!  After Id&#8217; wriggled around and squealed through several minutes of that, he pushed me over onto my side and gave my breasts and nipples a few good swats.  Ouch!</p>
<p>The bondage tape packaging claims that it can be used more than once.  We decided to put that to the test.  After unwapping all the work he&#8217;d done, he had me roll onto my back and then he bound my ankles back together with the tape, and then my wrists, in front of me this time.  He stretched my arms up over my head and then used tape to tie me to the headboard of our bed.</p>
<p>Once he was satisfied that I wasn&#8217;t going anywhere, he had me draw my knees up to my chest and set to work spanking my ass cheeks to a color quite similar to the tape.  After my butt was tingly and toasty warm he turned his attention to my pussy, which was slick with excitement.  It seemed to take only moments of him working his magic on my girl parts before I was thrashing and coming on his fingers, despite the fact that I was still trussed up like a Thanksgiving turkey.  Mmmmm, fantastic!</p>
<p>After we&#8217;d finished our fun, I wrapped all the tape back around the roll for next time.  I would speculate that you can certainly get 2 or 3 uses out of each piece of tape, depending on the strain you put it under, before it becomes too stretched.  Your mileage may very, as always.</p>
<p>Like rope, it&#8217;s possible to cut off circulation during bondage with tape.  Be mindful of pulse points, and check in OFTEN with your bottom in regards to how their limbs, etc are feeling.  Work out some indication ahead of time, in case they begin to experience  lack of blood flow.</p>
<p>Bondage tape is a wonderful tool for beginners, as it&#8217;s less intimidating than rope or leather.  It&#8217;s simple to use, especially for those who are just curious about bondage.  It would also be great for bondage situations involving water.</p>
<p>Simple, affordable, and easy to use.  What more could you want?</p>
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		<title>Fun Factory Angelo Mini Vibe Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/03/06/fun-factory-angelo-mini-vibe-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a well known fact that I&#8217;m totally infatuated with all things Fun Factory.  It pains me to write this review of the Angelo Mini Vibe, because I was so&#8230;disappointed.  Ok, it does have a couple of redeeming qualities, such as it&#8217;s diminutive size and quiet motor.  Perfect for travel or discreet play.  It&#8217;s also [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Swag Fetish Fridays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/1711953719_0ece99ee1e_o.jpg" alt="Swag Fetish Fridays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>It&#8217;s a well known fact that I&#8217;m totally infatuated with all things Fun Factory.  It pains me to write this review of the <a title="Angelo Mini Vibe" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/Fun-Factory-Angelo-Silicone-Mini-Vibe--Blackberry/productinfo/FF.04764/" target="_self">Angelo Mini Vibe</a>, because I was so&#8230;disappointed.  Ok, it does have a couple of redeeming qualities, such as it&#8217;s diminutive size and quiet motor.  Perfect for travel or discreet play.  It&#8217;s also waterproof, made of medical grade silicone, and easy to keep clean.  Unfortunately, those are on the only things earning it any points around here.</p>
<p><a title="Angelo Silicone Mini Vibe by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/Fun-Factory-Angelo-Silicone-Mini-Vibe--Blackberry/productinfo/FF.04764/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468/3200817648_f569a3c179_m.jpg" alt="Angelo Silicone Mini Vibe" width="240" height="240" align="right" /></a>As always, the packaging was quite attractive, it included plenty of adequate instruction, and a package of Fun Factory lubricant.  This toy operates on 2 AAA batteries, and the controls are a pair of simple + and &#8211; buttons, located near the base.  There are a variety of vibration intensities and patterns to choose from.  Pressing the + once will turn the toy on to it&#8217;s lowest constant vibration setting.  Press the + again to cycle up through several intensities of steady vibration, and then through a number of different vibration/pulsation patterns.  Pretty standard as far as these sorts of vibrators go.</p>
<p>The disappointing thing was that the power I&#8217;ve come to expect from Fun Factory just wasn&#8217;t there.  I tried switching out several sets of brand new batteries, only to conclude that this little vibe just can&#8217;t deliver.  It&#8217;s got potential, I suppose, as a warm up sort of toy or as your little travel companion, but I&#8217;ve got to be honest, you&#8217;d be better off picking up one of <a title="Baby Bug" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/Fun-Factory-Mini-Baby-Bug---Fresh-Green/productinfo/FF.04471/" target="_self">these guys</a>, who packed plenty of punch <img src='http://shastagibson.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />   You can also use it quite successfully for clitoral stimulation during sex.  If you don&#8217;t need much to get off, this could be just the ticket.</p>
<p>To keep this toy clean, simply scrub it with some anti-bacterial soap and warm water.  Mind that you never use silicone lube on it, and since it&#8217;s got a motor, no boiling or freezing it.</p>
<p>I also found the shape and feel of this toy to be quite lovely.  The little curved tip nestles ever-so-perfectly against my clit.  It&#8217;s just so unfortunate that it didn&#8217;t have enough zing to make me climb the walls.</p>
<p>By the way, have I mentioned <a title="Pink Cherry" href="http://www.pinkcherry.ca/" target="_self">PinkCherry&#8217;s new Canadian site</a>?  It&#8217;s brilliant not having to wait more than a couple of days for my toys, and no crazy customs charges!</p>
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		<title>Waterproof Slender G Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/02/24/waterproof-slender-g-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:04:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the first, and most treasured sex toys I ever purchased, was a version of the Waterproof Slender G.  Mine died quiet some time ago, however, and so I was very pleased to get my hot little hands on a new one, care of SexToy.Com. Perhaps it&#8217;s the simplicity and durability of this particular toy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Toy Lust Tuesdays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1711953969_087d942dac_o.jpg" alt="Toy Lust Tuesdays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>One of the first, and most treasured <a title="Sex Toys" href="http://sextoy.com/" target="_self">sex toys</a> I ever purchased, was a version of the <a title="Waterproof Slender G" href="http://store.sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=CNVELD-PD1015-12" target="_self">Waterproof Slender G</a>.  Mine died quiet some time ago, however, and so I was very pleased to get my hot little hands on a new one, care of SexToy.Com.</p>
<p>Perhaps it&#8217;s the simplicity and durability of this particular toy that made it one of my favorites?  The shape and size are quite wonderful for both clitoral and g-spot stimulation.  If you&#8217;re looking for something to make your pussy feel &#8216;full&#8217; then pass on this one; as the name indicates, it&#8217;s slender.</p>
<p><a title="Waterproof Slender G by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://store.sextoy.com/prod_info.php?a=sextoycom&amp;pnum=CNVELD-PD1015-12"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3200821336_67bf49cb25_m.jpg" alt="Waterproof Slender G" width="180" height="240" align="right" /></a>When I received this particular g-spot toy I was a tad disappointed to note the rather significant seam running along it&#8217;s length.  Any of you who read me on a regular basis know how I hate seams and crevices, the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, if you&#8217;re not careful.  My original was fused together tight, so I&#8217;m docking this one points for being somewhat unhygienic.  If you plan to share this, or are not inclined to clean it thoroughly every time, with antibacterial soap, put a condom on it.</p>
<p>The body is made of hard plastic, and the vibration intensity is controlled by the tail-end of the toy, which turns it on, up, down, or off, with a twist.  Speaking of vibration intensity, this little thing has MORE than enough.  I&#8217;m never disappointed or frustrated when I have it nestled between my legs. As far as battery powered <a title="Vibrators" href="http://www.sextoy.com/catalog/vibrators" target="_self">vibrators</a> go, this thing has plenty of juice.</p>
<p>I love, love, love, love, LOVE that this toy is waterproof.  It&#8217;s taken up permanent residence in my shower, where I can play with it on a whim.  My original version was not, which I always found most unfortunate, considering it was my favorite toy for a number of years.  You can use this toy in both the bath and shower, just be mindful not to accidentally twist it open while you&#8217;re mucking about with the controls.</p>
<p>The quality of this particular item was not what I&#8217;d hoped for, although I&#8217;m not about to discard it, and if you&#8217;re looking for something effective and versatile for under $10, you&#8217;ve got yourself a winner.</p>
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		<title>I Rub My Fishie Vibrator Review</title>
		<link>http://shastagibson.com/2009/02/17/i-rub-my-fishie-vibrator-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shasta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After the&#8230;err, interesting experience I had with the I Rub My Duckie vibrator some time ago, I was hopeful that I would have more success with a different animal. Although no less weird (I&#8217;ve mentioned my aversion to wildlife-shaped toys before) the I Rub My Fishie was promising out of the gate.  Care of TwistedMiss, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Toy Lust Tuesdays by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://shastagibson.com/reviews/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1711953969_087d942dac_o.jpg" alt="Toy Lust Tuesdays" width="250" height="250" align="left" /></a>After the&#8230;err, interesting experience I had with the <a title="I Rub My Duckie" href="http://shastagibson.com/2008/05/06/i-rub-my-duckie-vibrator-review/" target="_self">I Rub My Duckie</a> vibrator some time ago, I was hopeful that I would have more success with a different animal. Although no less weird (I&#8217;ve mentioned my aversion to wildlife-shaped toys before) the <a title="I Rub My Fishie" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/VIBRATORS/Fun+Vibrators/Rub+My+Fishie" target="_self">I Rub My Fishie</a> was promising out of the gate.  Care of <a title="TwistedMiss" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/" target="_self">TwistedMiss</a>, he makes a rather lovely muscle massager.  His large and buggy eyes are just right for rubbing the aches and pains out of shoulders and necks and backs.</p>
<p>I can also appreciate what a fun and innocent looking bath toy this makes.  Perched on the side of the tub, he appears to be nothing more than a cute accessory, easily explained away, and far less likely to raise eyebrows than something more phallic.</p>
<p><a title="I Rub My Fishie by Shasta Gibson, on Flickr" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/VIBRATORS/Fun+Vibrators/Rub+My+Fishie"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3291556160_bd1b61e99a_t.jpg" alt="I Rub My Fishie" width="100" height="100" align="right" /></a>Unfortunately, his power is lackluster, and his single speed left me unable to reach an orgasm.  He was also somewhat uncomfortable and awkward to maneuver whilst between my legs.</p>
<p>He&#8217;s thankfully easy to clean.  That&#8217;s probably my absolute favorite thing about waterproof toys.  A little soap and some warm water and you&#8217;re all set.  Be mindful to clean all of his nooks and crannies.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s not all bad, but overall, I was disappointed.  He may be quite right for someone who doesn&#8217;t need much vibration to get off, or as a warm-up toy in the bath or shower, but he currently languishes, unused, in my bathroom.  I prefer <a title="Vibrators" href="http://www.twisted-miss.co.uk/products/VIBRATORS" target="_self">vibrators</a> with a variety of speeds, and a lot more oomph.</p>
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