It is time to officially announce the winner of my recent giveaway for a new LELO Tor2 cockring.
(Imagine an awesome drumroll here) and The Winner is…..

Macho99

His entry for following @lelo_sweden on twitter was chosen by the rafflecopter widget as the winner of this giveaway.

I’d like to thank everyone who entered the giveaway – I’ve got a few more great giveaways coming up which means more chances to win!

A big thank you also to LELO for sponsoring this giveaway.

If you are interested in the new LELO Tor 2 cockring you can read my recent review, or if you want to buy your own they are available for purchase directly from LELO’s website.

Violet xx

Courtesy of Karen Blue*

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Want a shiny new toy? All you’ve got to do is enter.

• Win a LELO Tor 2 Cockring Deadline: March 24th.
• LELO Siri Giveaway Deadline: March 26th.
• Win a $25 EdenFantasys Gift Card Deadline: March 29th.
• $25 The Intimacy Book Gift Card Giveaway Deadline: March 31st.
• Spring Sensual Secrets – Competition Deadline: April 5th @ Midnight GMT.
• Win A Papaya Candy Stick or Honi Vibe! Deadline: April 5th.
• Enter to Win a Trojan Vibrations Pleasure Pack Deadline: April 8th.

Editor

Scarlet Lotus

On to the reviews:

Vibrators

• PicoBong Ipo by Kim
• Doc Johnson Vibrating Realistic by Delilah Captor
• Evolved Fleur De Lis Silicone Bliss by Nymphomaniac Ness
• Le Reve Dolphin by Ryuson
• JimmyJane Form 6 by Female Gspot
• Fun Factory FOU by Mistress Kay
• Retro Pocket Rocket by DIY Orgasms
• Bswish Bgee Deluxe by ScarlettSeraph
• Perfect Partners by Lucy and Alex
• Sh! Queen Pearl by Nymphomaniac Ness

Dildos

• Lovehoney Cosmos by Lucy and Alex
• Tantus Cush by Beanfiddler
• Tantus Charmer by Ruffled Sheets
• Tantus Delta by Beanfiddler
• Babes n Horny Angela by Lucy and Alex
• Icicles No.24 by Sassy
• Don Wands Pink Bent Graduate by Kitten
• Steele Malone Kiss Me in the Garden by Mistress Kay
• Doc Johnson Vac-U-Lock 5 Inch Realistic by llellsee
• njoy Pure Wand by DIY Orgasms
• Wet for Her Toy Two by ScarlettSeraph
• Tantus Silk Large by Lucy and Alex
• Vixen Creations Goodfella by Silverdrop

Anal Toys

• Fun Factory Bootie by Blacksilk
• Rocks Off Naughty Boy by Sassy
• Colt Expandable by Mystress Lady Evyl
• Nexus Revo by Cooper
• Nexus Ridge Rider by Jack
• Icicles No.14 by Lucid Obsession
• Evolved Trinity by Silverdrop

Sleeves, Rings, & etc.

• LELO Tor II by Screaming Violet
• LELO Tor II by Mistress Kay
• Fleshlight Flight by Overstimulated Male
• FleshJack Pink Bottom Vortex by Incendiaire

Harnesses

• RodeoH by Nymphomaniac Ness

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

• On Arousal Oil by TitsMcScandal
• Rub Me Massage Bar by Pixel
• Babeland Massage Candles by TitsMcScandal
• Sliquid H2O by Lucy and Alex
• Give Lube Premium Aqua Gel by Nymphomaniac Ness
• Encounter Amazing by Lucid Obsession

BDSM/Fetish

• Crystal Delights Pleasure Paddle by Mistress Kay
• KinkLab Neon Wand by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew
• Vampire Gloves by Karen Blue

Adult Books & Games

• Tickle My Tush by Curvaceous Dee

Adult DVDs & Porn

• Erotic Black and White by Ginger Leigh
• Climax! by J.D. Bauchery
• Nina Hartley’s Guide to Female Ejaculation by Lucid Obsession
• Wives Club by J.D. Bauchery
• Fun in the Sun by Ginger Leigh
• Real Lesbian Sex Tapes by J.D. Bauchery
• Simply the Best by Ginger Leigh
• L.A. Pink – An XXX Porn Parody by J.D. Bauchery
• Splash of the Tight’Uns by Ginger Leigh

Storage

• Devine Toybox by Lucid Obsession
• Sneaky Sack by Karen Blue

Sex Furniture

• Liberator Jaz by Pixel

Lingerie

• Coquette Lace Bustier by DIY Orgasms
• Double Keyhole Dress by TitsMcScandal
• Black License to Thrill Bustier by Mystress Lady Evyl
• A Little Bit Naughty Chemise by Lucid Obsession
• Allure Faux Leather Corset by Karen Blue
• Katie Low Nitelife Heels by Nymphomaniac Ness
• Magic Silk Wet-Look Set by Silverdrop

Miscellaneous

• Ice Man Luge Mold by Mistress Kay
• Private Silicone Packer by Elspeth Demina
• Mr. Right by Silverdrop
• Jelly Willies by DIY Orgasms

Courtesy of Dangerous Lilly

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Want a shiny new toy? All you’ve got to do is enter.

• Win a custom dildo — with anything you want inside it! Deadline: March 22nd @ 11:59pm Eastern.
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• Springtime Sex Toy Giveaway Deadline: March 23rd.
• Win a LELO Tor 2 Cockring Deadline: March 24th.
• LELO Siri Giveaway Deadline: March 26th.
• Win a $25 EdenFantasys Gift Card Deadline: March 29th.
• $25 The Intimacy Book Gift Card Giveaway Deadline: March 31st.

Editor

Scarlet Lotus

On to the reviews:

Vibrators

• Jopen Intensity by Karen Blue
• Jopen Intensity by Sammi
• Jopen Vr1 by Lucid Obsession
• Fun Factory UFO by True Pleasures
• Fun Factory Microvibe Fly by ScarlettSeraph
• Original OhMiBod 2.OH by Mistress Kay
• Luv Touch Rainbow by Ryuson
• We-Vibe 3 by buzzvibe
• JeJoue Uma by AHubbyof2SexualMinds
• JeJoue FiFi by Sex Toy Sofa
• Triole by Mistress Kay
• California Exotics Love Diamond by DIY Orgasms
• California Exotics Love Diamond by Nymphomaniac Ness
• La Curve by Ryuson
• PicoBong Kiki by Epiphora
• Leaf Touch by Nymphomaniac Ness
• Checkmates the Bishop by Mistress Kay
• Sin Five Flow by Nymphomaniac Ness
• LELO Mia by Karen Blue
• Rock Box by Mistress Kay

Dildos

• Fetish Fantasy Elite Vibrating 4.5″ Dildo by Smokebelly
• Little Dragon by Ryuson
• Icicles No.22 by Nanixe
• Icicles No.12 by Kari Rose
• Vamp Giorgio by Kira
• Tantus O2 Luke by Mistress Kay
• Tantus Adam O2 by ScarlettSeraph
• Ophoria Beyond No. 3 by Kira
• Wirly Girly 2 by DIY Orgasms
• G-Spot Double Lollipop by Midnight Boudoir
• G-Spot Lollipop by Nanixe
• Love Style Glass Lotus by Epiphora
• Anniix by Nymphomaniac Ness

Anal Toys

• Trinity by Mistress Kay

Sleeves, Rings, & etc.

• Tenga Egg by Pixel and BloodHound
• LELO Tor II by Beanfiddler
• LELO Tor II by buzzvibe

Harnesses

• RodeoH Harness by DIY Orgasms

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

• Babeland Body Massage Bar by True Pleasures
• Eros Liquid Aqua Based Woman by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew
• Give Lube Premium Aqua Gel by Incendiaire
• Jo Blue Lotus Bath Salts Dona by Penny

BDSM/Fetish

• Babeland Rubber Paddle by Scarlett Seraph
• Babeland Satin Bondage Kit by Feathers
• Metal Worx Magnetic Nipple Clamps by Mystress Lady Evyl

Adult Books & Games

• Tristan Taormino’s Take Me There by Smokebelly
• Fleur D’Amour by Midnight Boudoir
• The Secrets of Great G-Spot Orgasms and Female Ejaculation by Epiphora

Adult DVDs & Porn

• Sporty Girls 2 by Ginger Leigh
• Brunch Bunch Queerly SF by J.D. Bauchery
• Sword Fighting Girls by Ginger Leigh
• A Night at the Bijou by J.D. Bauchery
• Starr Treatment by Ginger Leigh
• Johan’s Journal Part 1: Sun Kissed by Maxxters
• Topless by J.D. Bauchery

Lingerie

• Dreamgirl Die-Cut Dress Set by True Pleasures
• Evolve Brief Underwear by Overstimulated Male
• Sweet Streak Parisian Ruffles Set by Midnight Boudoir
• Dreamgirl Versatile Dress Set by True Pleasures
• Baci Lace Knickers by Midnight Boudoir

Miscellaneous

• Mr. Limpy Large by Mystress Lady Evyl
• NippleCharms Non-Piercing Nipple Shields by BashfulBabe
• Kingman Industries Edible Undies by Kira
• Universal Toy Cleaner by Karen Blue

Economically & Environmentally Friendly sex toy sale

Eden Fantasys are having yet another truly fantastic sale where you can save 25% off on environmentally friendly sex toys - ‘Sexy You Green‘ – a sale that isn’t just good for the earth but great for your pocket too. Luckily it’s a category that includes some of my all time FAVORITE sex toys with prices being slashed on all glass, steel, wood and ceramic sex toys.

Which of course includes toys such as the nJoy Eleven. Normally this beautiful behemoth – which is my #1 favourite dildo -  is $299.99 + a hefty amount for shipping this 3.5lb monster, but with the Sexy You Green sale not only is the price cut back to $224.99 but they are also throwing in free shipping – saving you well in excess of $75!. So if the Eleven has been on your wish list for a while now is the perfect time to grab one.

The other uber awesome steel toy that’s hugely discounted is the nJoy Pure Wand. So many sex toy reviewers, myself included, swear by and worship this toy. It’s like the Holy Grail of G-Spot toys and its price has dropped from $107.99 to just $80.99. And whilst I’m on the subject of nJoy toys the fun wand along with their fabulous steel butt plugs are also discounted.

If you have never tried a glass dildo before I highly recommend the Don Wands curved purple swirl. This was my first glass sex toy and the one responsible for me experiencing my first ever squirting orgasm. . . at only $22.49 you really can’t go wrong! Another favourite glass toy that I’ve had the pleasure of trying out is the G-Spot seeking, curved Amethyst from SSA glass at just $18.74 it comes in 4 different, vibrant colors – including green & blue as well as the usual pink & purple – and I gladly recommend it as it is by far one of  THE best glass wands around.

Ceramic sex toys have many similar qualities to glass and metal sex toys – they are rigid and a little bit of texture in a rigid toy goes a very long way, they are also great for temperature play and are non-porous and free of Phthalates, Latex and any other nasties. My top picks of the Ceramic toys are the Duncan Charles ‘Pleasure‘ wand – a dildo that looks like a shaft of smooth bubbles, and any of the toys created by LoveMoiselle – they create both regular wand style dildos as well as ceramic vibrators.

When it comes to wood you really can’t go past Nob Essence. Their toys are drop dead gourgeous. Beautiful, stimulating shapes made from visually stuning woods. You really can’t get much closer to nature than these dildos. My favourite is the Turned G-Spot wand – its protruding head targets the G-Spot well. Although I haven’t yet tried it the other wooden toy that has really caught my eye is the double ended ‘Delve‘ wand. It is a bit pricey normally selling for close to $160, but whilst it’s discounted down to $119.25 I’m thinking of cashing in my Eden Points and grabbing this one.

Lastly you can always use the discount coupon code ‘N25‘ to receive 15% off of your Eden Fantasys purchases if what you are after isn’t already on sale.

Violet xx

I just recently had the pleasure of reviewing the recently upgraded LELO Tor 2 cock ring and thought it was pretty darn awesome too! So awesome that the lovely folks from LELO are letting me give one away to a lucky reader.

Just to quickly remind you – the new and improved Tor cock ring is a fully waterproof, rechargeable cock ring made from silky smooth, body safe silicone. It easily stretches outo accomodate men of various sizes and works great as a couples toy – and this 2nd generation Tor has 100% more power than the original. For more details check out my recent review.

I’m using the super spiffy raflecopter widget to run this giveaway and you should see  it show up just below here. If you have a slow connection it may take a minute or so to load – and you might need to have javascript enabled in order to view it.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The Giveaway will run until March 24th after which a winner will be chosen via the widget and I will contact the lucky person before publishing it on my blog.

Good Luck!

xx Violet

 Tor II Revamped Rechargeable Vibrating Cock Ring

Every now and then one sex toy manufacturer breaks new ground and comes up with a product that no other company has managed to create. This is true of LELO when they created the words first  rechargeable vibrating cock rings – the Bo and the Tor.

Even more rarely such companies take a great toy and revamp it, making it bigger, badder and more pleasurable than the original incarnation – something which LELO have of course done with said cock rings.

So without further ado let me introduce you to the brand new, recently madeover ….. Tor II rechargeable vibrating cock ring from LELO

Important Information:

Manufacturer: LELO
Power Source: Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
Material: 100% Body safe, Phthalate free Silicone covering ABS Plastic.
Colors: Black, Purple and Dark Green
Size: 6cm high, just over 4cm wide and 2cm deep.
Controls: Easily acessible and intuitive control buttons, ( + ) & (- ) located on either side of the upper, vibrating portion of the Tor 2.
Vibration Settings: 6 different vibration modes, one with varying levels of continuous vibration plus 5 patterns.
Lube Compatibility:  Water based lubes only as it’s made from silicone.
Inclusions: Charger that is suited to the country of purchase, satin drawstring storage bag, 1 year warranty and Instruction manual.
Other Info: Incredibly stretchy silicone ring portion that expands to fit all sizes. Comes with a 12 month warranty.

New & Updated Features

• Waterproof
• Seamless Silicone outer shell – keeping it as a single, hygienic unit rather than the previous 2 part stretchy ring with removable vibrator
• 100% more power than the original Tor
• Available in 3 colors
• Said to outlast the lifespan of 10,000 disposable cock rings

The new Tor II  is a sex toy designed and created to be used as a couple that actually works as a couple’s toy.

My first introduction to cock rings was some gawd awful jelly piece of crap I won at a friends bachelorette party. Needless to say the new Tor 2 vastly different to that novelty, sticky, gross, piece of crap that lasted barely one use.

Like most cock rings the Tor 2 is designed to enhance, enlarge and extend the life of a man’s erection whilst simultaneously increasing his sensitivity. It can be worn just around the shaft of his penis or around both his penis and his testicles. Unlike most other cock rings this one also brings vibrations to the party as well as providing a hard surface for a woman to grind her clit against during penetrative sex. It’s also a great tool for adding an extra sensory dimension to blow jobs, hand jobs and according to my source it’s even enjoyable for a guy to use whilst masturbating. It can also be worn with upside down so that the vibrating portion has contact with the testicles and perineum.

When looking at images of LELO’s rings I couldn’t quite comprehend how the hell they could suit all the various sizes of cocks in the world. Photos made them appear as if the toy was a single solid unit. In reality only the top portion of this toy is rigid, the actual ring portion is incredibly stretchy and can easily accommodate men of various sizes – I can even put my hand through the ring so it’s super stretchy. The silicone is thick enough so that it won’t tear or get distorted and returns to its original size again after use.

There are a lot of other vibrating cock rings out there on the market, the majority of them are brightly colored, jelly looking things that you can add a bullet style vibe to in order for it to vibrate. But again these offerings are pretty paltry. The original Tor as well as the Bo cock rings really broke some ground when it comes to this type of sex toy. They were both rechargeable and reusable, however they weren’t waterproof which meant that you were restricted in terms of where you could use them. No sex in the shower, spa or swimming pool! Ok, so I don’t get to have all that much sex in swimming pools but the fact that this 2nd generation Tor can be used pretty much anywhere is an awesome improvement over the original.

Along with making it waterproof they have also refined the original 2 piece design of the Tor – there was the stretchy ring portion of the toy and the rigid, top vibrating piece that you slide onto the ring, and because it wasn’t waterproof you needed to dismantle it in order to clean it properly. The new Tor is just a single piece of kit¹ which can be immersed in water for cleaning. As the charging port is very clearly visible on the side of the toy you might feel a little uncertain about getting it wet – but hey that’s one of the reasons for this review – and after dunking and submerging it numerous times I am happy to report and reassure you that the Tor 2 is 100% waterproof. Although some water may enter the small silver charging port the port is fully sealed so that no water can penetrate the actual mechanics of the toy. Just be sure the port is absolutely dry before charging though as water and electricity certainly don’t mix!

When it comes to cleaning gold old soap and water will do the job, as will toy wipes or any of the speciality toy cleansers you can buy. As it is Silicone and therefore non-porous you can also sterilise it with a diluted bleach solution (10% bleach 90% water). And again be sure to let it fully dry before storage or recharging it.

Usage

During couples use I found that almost any position where the woman is on top works well with this toy – basically any which way you can put your bodies together so that her clit can align with and grind against the hard vibrating portion is going to work. Whilst I personally need a toy with much stronger vibrations in order to get off solo, the mid range strength of the Tor 2′s vibrations work really well for me when they are combined with the hard rubbing pressure on my clit and the obvious pleasure of simultaneously practising penetrative sex with a partner. If it was just a bullet it wouldn’t do much for me – but as a couple’s sex toy I’m quite enamoured with it  – it helps to push partnered sex to the next level.

The control buttons are very simple, just a (+) and a ( – ) button one on either side of the vibrating portion of the toy. Pressing ( + ) switches it on and it starts in a continuously on vibration. Holding the (+) button down gradually ramps up the strength of the vibrations in this particular mode. There are also a further 5 vibration patterns that are accessed and cycled through by pressing the (+) button and holding down the ( – ) button will switch it off. I found it quite easy to manipulate the control buttons during use although I’m sure there’s a position or two out there that may make it difficult for you to reach the buttons – but that same issue is going to occur no matter what when you slide a vibrating sex toy between two bodies.

The vibrations rage from low to a medium high level and can feel a bit buzzy at times. If it were just a bullet or clitoral vibe I don’t think it would be strong enough to make me orgasm – and I must admit that I tend to need a fair bit of power to get off, but as a cock ring it completely works. The combination of sensations of penetrative sex, a hard surface to grind against and the medium high vibrations all build up upon each other and thus far haven’t failed to get me off.

Packaging

Like all LELO pleasure objects the new Tor II arrives in high quality packaging – a lovely sleek cardboard box featuring the LELO logo on the top of it. Inside this external packaging is a much sturdier black box – the same signature style box that all LELO products arrive in. I must admit that I absolutely love the way LELO package their toys, these strong, rectangular boxes are absolutely perfect for storage. I love the way the boxes all align nicely in the top of my cupboard – yep I am a total packaging whore!!

 Conclusion

It is no secret that I am a fan of LELO products – I don’t know how I’d survive without my Soraya – and I’m also a huge fan of the new Tor cock ring. Try as I might I simply can’t fault it. When it comes to couple’s sex toys it’s right up there!! For all these reasons I can’t justify giving it less than 5 fully awesome stars!

 ★★★★★

Want Your Own LELO Tor 2?

You can purchase your own LELO Tor 2 directly from the LELO website (they will send you the correct charger for your own country’s power sockets) no matter what country you live in.

As the new Tor has only just recently been released it isn’t yet available from my usual favourite retail sex toy sites but I will add them once they are available.

Thanks to LELO one of my readers is going to get to win their own brand new LELO Tor 2 cock ring – so if you would like one of your own be sure to get on over to the giveaway post and get your entries in before it closes on March 24th 2012

Violet

1. which is a bonus for people like me who lose everything!!

Courtesy of Nymphomaniac Ness*

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Want a shiny new toy? All you’ve got to do is enter.

• Win a Crystal Kiss butt plug Deadline: February 8th @ Noon Eastern.
• Giveaway: Onye Gallerie Petite Deadline: February 8th.
• Heart Wand Glass Dildo Giveaway Deadline: February 8th.
• Win a Silky Vibration Deadline: February 9th.
• Win a We-VIbe 3 for Valentine’s Day! Deadline: February 13th.
• Win a LELO Mia! Deadline: February 14th @ 12:05am.
• Win a $30 Silky Vibration Gift Card Deadline: February 14th @ 11:59pm.
• Win a $25 EdenFantasys Gift Card Deadline: February 14th @ 11:59pm.
• Win a $25 Babeland Gift Card Deadline: February 14th @ 11:59pm.
• DreamGirl Mesh Panty Giveaway Deadline: February 14th.
• Love is in the Air! Deadline: February 15th.
• The Intimacy Book $25 Gift Gard Giveaway Deadline: February 19th.
• Win a $50 EdenFantasys Gift Card Deadline: February 29th.

Editor

Scarlet Lotus

On to the reviews:

Vibrators

• PicoBong Kiki by Sammi
• Fun Factory Big Boss by Navigator
• Tantus Leisure by Mystress Lady Evyl
• Leaf Bloom by Mistress Kay
• Leaf Life by Lucid Obsession
• Cal Exotics Diamond G by Kira
• Sex A-Peel by Mistress Kay
• I Rub My Duckie Sweetheart Travel Size by Karen Blue
• LELO Soraya by Juliettia
• LELO Tiani by Kitty Stryker
• Jopen Vanity Vr10 by Beanfiddler
• Twilite Dual Ball Massager by Midnight Boudoir
• Jopen Vanity Vr9 by Screaming Violet
• Dream Maker Nocturnal Emission by buzzvibe
• Rock Box by DIY Orgasms
• Jopen Intensity by Nymphomaniac Ness
• Bswish Bgood Deluxe by Kira

Dildos

• Vamp Silicone Coco by Bzzingbee
• Icicles #8 by Karen Blue
• NobEssence Thrive by Bzzingbee
• Adam & Eve Dual G by Mistress Kay
• Whipspider Rubberworks Tentacle by Pixel

Anal Toys

• Tantus Ryder by Pixel
• Pop Plug by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew
• Rocks Off Butt Boy by Ruffled Sheets
• Metal Worx Luv Plug by Jnuts

Sleeves, Rings, & etc.

• Tenga 3D Spiral by Kit O’Connell
• LELO Oden by ScarlettSeraph
• LELO Tor II by Karen Blue
• LELO Tor II by Lady Pandorah

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

• Give Lube by Sex Toy Sofa
• J&D’s Baconlube by Blacksilk
• J&D’s Baconlube by BashfulBabe
• Moist Anal Lube by Lucid Obsession

BDSM/Fetish

• Ruff Doggie Styles Mini Suede Flog-Her by Mistress Kay
• Beginner Bondage Kit by Kitty Stryker
• Incoqnito Blade II by True Pleasures
• Metal Worx Magnetic Nipple Clamps by Pixel
• Hearts Leather Ankle Restraints by padme amidala

Adult Books/Games

• Fairy Tale Lust by Wynter Reign
• Jack’s Blow Job Lessons by the bedroom blogger
• Best Bondage Erotica 2012 by Karen Blue
• Crimes of Passion by Midnight Boudoir

Adult DVDs & Porn

• Eat Me Out by J.D. Bauchery
• Candida Royalle’s One Size Fits All by Ginger Leigh
• Detention by J.D. Bauchery
• Girls Get Heated by Ginger Leigh
• TS Seduction #7 Featuring Mistress Soleli and Dietrich by J.D. Bauchery
• Cabaret Desire – Scene 2 by Ginger Leigh

Lingerie

• DreamGirl Black Corset Dress with Stockings by True Pleasures

Miscellaneous

• Heeldoe by True Pleasures
• Hold On to Me by Sada K.
• LELO Luna Beads by Penny
• Spareparts Deuce Magnum by Kitty Stryker

The Pink Swan

The Swan Collection of vibrators that are available within Australia are essentially the same toys that are available and known in the USA as the Vanity line of vibrators from Jopen. The differences in the products are minimal, but they include the color of the silicone, the names of the different models and the packaging and inclusions. At the end ofthe day the Swan Trumpeter is virtually the same toy as the Jopen Vanity VR9 at the end of the day.

When I was first offered the Swan Trumpeter for review I wasn’t as excited as I should of been. I’m a rabbit lover – My clit is normally the epicenter of my orgasms, but if it’s getting attention my vagina starts screaming for some too – So dual stimulator vibes really are my thing and the trumpeter just isn’t that style of vibe. I’m also a bit of a size queen so I doubted that the slender shafts of the Swan Trumpeter would feel satisfying – Yet I’ve fallen in love with it’s smooth, svelte, curved shaft and strong, rounded ends that are perfect to apply pressure and deliver high octane vibrations directly to the G-Spot.

Important Info

Manufacturer: Swan Vibrators
Power Source: Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery – comes with multiple power point converters for worldwide use.
Material: Pink Silicone
Power Levels: Multiple levels that gradually intensify rather than separate & distinct levels
Controls: 2 easy to use buttons situated in the center of the toy – one button for each motor
Size: 10″ long with the large end having a circumference of 5.5″ on the larger end and 3.75″ on the smaller end.
Lube Compatibility: Water Based Only
Other Features: Waterproof, Two separately controlled motors, comes in a lovely re-useable package and includes a storage pouch, can be used internally and externally. Uses the awesome super powered “Power Bullet” technology. Can be locked for travelling.

Swan Trumpeter Vibrator

The Swan Trumpeter is a double ended vibrator; that is in the sense that it has two usable ends rather than one vibrator that can be used by two people at once. Its overall length is close to 10″ but the insertable, usable length of each end is close to 4″ which leaves a space of around 2″ in the center where the two control buttons are located.

The larger, more bulbous end has a maximum circumference of 5.5″  with a gentle curve which makes it perfect for G-Spot stimulation. Of the two separate motors in this vibe it is very easy to discern that the larger, more powerful motor is located within the rigid, larger end.

The rigidity of the larger end extends just slightly into the smaller end of this vibe allowing the top 3.5″ of the shaft to be incredibly flexible. It can even be bent as far back as 180 degrees (although I wouldn’t advise you do so as it certainly could damage the  inner wiring!) It has a much smaller, less robust motor than the opposite end, but still it is quite strong.  With the motor located right in the small spherical end it is perfect for delivering intense, pin-point style stimulation that I’ve not experienced in any other toy before.

The two control buttons are centrally located and are very intuitive to use. There aren’t any distinct levels of vibrations, rather the longer you hold down the control button the higher the vibration intensity. To switch the toy off you simply press the control button once to switch it off. This is terrific if you live in a situation where you may get interrupted, be it by kids or room mates, however it’s also a huge pain in the butt. I was seriously upset about the same issue in the VR5 – it is far, far too easy to accidentally switch it off during use. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve accidentally switched this toy off right at the most inopportune moment.

When you first receive your Swan Trumpeter it is already charged but you may find yourself unable to quickly switch it on – this is because it has the travel lock engaged. To unlock you simply hold both buttons down for 4-5 seconds after which the lights behind the buttons should flicker. To re-lock it in the future simply repeat the process of holding both buttons down.

Apart from the issue with accidentally switching it off my one and only other gripe with this toy – and the rest of the Vanity by Jopen range – is that they claim to be completely seamless silicone. A statement which simply isn’t true. It might be only very slight, but there  is certainly a discernible line running around the toy, the seam between the two halves is visible. It doesn’t have any impact on its use… but don’t call it seamless when the seam is so visible!  There is also a raised circle around the charging port along with some slightly raised logos and information on the back of the toy. Again it doesn’t affect its use, but felt it was worth mentioning.

The packaging of the Swan Trumpeter is absolutely awesome. I have to admit I’m a bit of a packaging whore. I love being able to keep toys in their boxes all nicely lined up and stacked as though they were shoe boxes! It isn’t what I’d call discreet packaging, rather it’s very informative and provides info on the product in numerous languages.

Included with the Swan vibrator is an instruction booklet, black satin drawstring storage bag and its charger. Along with the charger they supply 4 different inter-changeable plugs to allow it to be used with numerous international power point configurations. I could be wrong but I believe they are for Australia, America, the UK and possibly Europe or Canada.

As simple as it may seem this is one of my favourite elements of this product. When you buy an expensive sex toy you want to be able to play with it and use it without having to stuff around buying special plugs just to charge the darn thing. I hope more companies will take note of this and supply these simple attachments for us international customers!

My two favourite aspects of the Swan Trumpeter are the strength of its vibrations and its tremendous ability to conjure up squirting orgasms. The larger end seems to be able to sit up just behind my pubic bone in a position that allows it to continuously apply a medium amount of pressure to my G-Spot whilst leaving both hands free to do other things. Obviously thrusting with it creates even more stimulation, but I’ve gotten into a habit of using this one hands free internally whilst going to town on my clit with my mystic wand.  It’s also been quite popular in bed as my partner can still go down on me whilst using it to hit my often hard to find G-Spot. It’s got the curves I love on the nJoy Eleven just without the bulk that often gets in the way.

All in all this is a pretty damn awesome vibrator. I would love to give  it a full 5 stars but its infuriating habit of switching off if I accidentally bump the control button means it comes in at a pretty high 4.5 stars. If you are looking for a strong vibrator that is great for G-Spotting you really can’t go wrong with the Swan Trumpeter (or the VR9 in the USA). It might be a little more expensive than other vibes that look & seem similar, but it really does deliver when it comes to high powered vibrations, the kind I’m yet to find from another brand.

★★★★☆

Australian consumers can grab the Trumpeter Swan from one of my favourite Australian online sex toy stores - Femplay.com.au where they currently have it on sale for $162.50AU¹  a saving of over $60 off the RRP

If you are an Australian or New Zealand retailer interested in the Swan Line of Vibrators I strongly suggest you contact the folks at CalVista – possibly Down Under’s biggest distributor of sex toys and adult products – and wonderful sponsors of this review.Internationally you can purchase the Swan Trumpeter directly from SwanVibes.com for $136.50 US

In the US & Canada I strongly recommend the almost identical Jopen VR9 – It just has a different colored silicone and slightly different packaging – it is available  from EdenFantasys.com – use the coupon code N25 to save 15% off the price of your purchases.

If you have any questions about this or any other sex toys I’d love to hear from you via my contact page.

 Violet xx

1. price correct on date of publication but my change

2012 New Year Edition

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1. Finish this sentence: In the New Year _________ .

In the new year I want to get my car back and regain my independence. Being reliant on my ex for anything is really holding me back.

2. Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? If yes, what are they for 2012?

I often do make New Years resolutions and this year my biggest resolution is to find happiness & personal fulfillment.
Others include:

• Taking care of my health – I never want to let myself get as sick as I did for the majority of the last quarter of 2011 – but without the major stress of the past 18 months I can’t see me getting that run down again.
• Loosing Weight – I know it’s a cliched resolution but I think loosing weight will help all of my other goals
• Being sociable – I have avoided making friends for the past 3 years and it’s about time I get to know some people who live close to me instead of hours away.
• Write more – not just reviews and not just on my blog. I need to finish up some other writing projects and will hopefully have more opportunities to work with magazines like Cosmopolitan and Cleo.
• Work more – I hope to extend my passion for sex toys further into my offline life. I’d love to host sex toy parties if I could find a company with a half decent catalogue, or even better working in an actual bricks and mortar store – now that would be awesome!!
• Take time for myself – just some time for my soul to breathe and for my heart to completely disengage from all the failed relationships that it’s hurting over so that it can heal and be whole, ready for when I do meet someone worthy of it.
• Finally I want to finish the long overdue new theme for my blog.

3. What New Year’s resolutions did you make last year?

I resolved to write a review a week and be included in every edition of pleasurists, to review for at least one Australian manufacturer or retailer. I wanted to get my whole tribunal dealt with and finally let go of some of my sexual inhibitions.

4. Think of three of those resolutions, from last year. How did you do in keeping them?

I did fail at the review a week and being featured in every edition of pleasurists, but all of the others I achieved. I just hope that the same happens with this years resolutions.

5. What was your most memorable sexual happening/experience in 2011?

Well there was the one night when I broke my sexual drought – that was god damn awesome. As were the two times this year that I got to see -B – one of which resulted in my sex confession story featured in Cosmo’s January 2012 issue, and the other I’m working on writing up…. but both times were mind blowing.

Bonus: What was your most memorable experience (activity, event, etc.) in 2011?

I can’t reminisce about 2011 without thinking of finally winning my tribunal appeal against Centrelink (Thank Jude), but by far THE biggest, bestest experience of the year was my trip to QLD to see Foo Fighters AND Tenacious D with my son, -B and the guy who was once the love of my life¹ . It was the best experience of the past 2 years, one I won’t be forgetting anytime soon. Standing in a Mosh Pit with Dave Grohl right in front of me and having -B & the rockstar felt so surreal. It is a situation I would’ve dreamed about as a teenager and never ever would’ve believed it could happen – but it did, I was standing in my own wet (& very sweaty) dream.

Foo Fighters Through B's arms (note that is a cock strap on his wrist!)

If 2012 contains half as much joy as that one night I will be one incredibly happy woman.

Violet xx

1. I think I’ve referred to him as the rock star once or twice before

The Worthy and the Worrisome

2011 has been a great year for me, my blog and my reviewing career. I have had the honour of test driving some truly awesome sex toys and adult products over the past 12 months, at the same time there were also some that were complete write-offs. There have been brand new toys released in 2011 as well as some classics from the past, there’s been simple concepts as well as incredibly inventive and innovative ideas reviewed here in the past year and today I wanted to celebrate and commiserate over the best and worst sex toys I’ve reviewed this year.

#1 Vibrator

#1 Is absolutely, without a doubt the LELO Insignia Soraya. It is my favourite vibrator, my favourite Rabbit  vibe and by far THE best vibrator I have reviewed on my blog this year. Its very flexible clitoral shaft and gently curved shaft make it as real winner in terms of dual stimulation, servicing both the clit and the G-Spot

It’s closely followed by the Vanity VR5 vibrator by Jopen – also known as the Swan Princess Vibrator in Australia. It has a few issues with where the buttons are placed, but boy is it a powerhouse. Its funny blob-esque shape and the curve of the shaft makes it awesome for delivering its strong vibrations directly to the G-Spot. **Whilst Jopen is a division of Cal Exotics the Vanity line is made by BMS enterprises and uses their super strong Power Bullet tm technology. There’s no way Cal Exotics could or would make such a great toy on their own.

Worst Vibrators

The title of the worst and most disappointing vibrating sex toy¹ of 2011 goes to the LELO Insignia Tiani. This toy long with the other two new additions to the Insignia line from LELO had so much promise, they were using innovative and revolutionary technology to create the ultimate ‘out in public’ style of couple’s toy. I swear that someone at LELO seriously dropped the ball and somehow managed to skip the whole testing phase of product development – they seriously should’ve caught  the fact that the remote signal isn’t strong enough to travel through flesh, thus making it un-useable.

The Form 3 from Jimmy Jane was also another major let down. From all the images and funny videos featuring a pair of white gloves demonstrating the toy it seemed as though this toy would work with your hand to ‘amplify’ your own natural touch. In reality it is a thin membrane that can’t carry vibrations and even the thicker edge and rigid body portions don’t do enough to arouse me let alone get me off.

Best Dildo

By far the best dildo that I reviewed this year was the G-Spot Lollipop - damn that thing is the perfect tool for gushing G-Spot orgasms. It comes in a multitude of sizes, colors and configurations and I honestly can’t say enough about how much I love my lollipop. It does all the magnificent things that the Eleven does but at a fraction of its cost.

I use this toy far more often than any other in my collection – that’s how awesome it is!!

Best Innovation

Again this is an easy choice… Made To Pleasure with their easy to use online design interface that allows you to design the sex toy of your dreams and then allow them to turn that dream into a reality. As well as such bespoke designs Made To Pleasure also have  a line of off the peg designs to choose from. I was lucky enough to get to review the Pearl from their off the peg range and was incredibly impressed by the luxurious, high class finish.

I must also mention Papaya Toys when it comes to best innovation of 2011 – although I’m yet to finish up that review² They have created a super awesome reversible battery pack. This means that when you are groping about in the dark to replace the batteries in one of their toys you can slide the battery pack back in whichever way you want and it works. My description doesn’t do it justice – but trust me it is truly awesome.

I have had the great pleasure of working with some phenomenal and amazing companies this year and have upcoming reviews for even more great products. It’s the little companies with brilliant ideas and concepts that I love to work with and support on my blog. So I just want to give a quick shout out to some of them – especially the very patient ones who have been waiting for their reviews and have been very understanding with me over the past 3 months or so. So in no particular order some of my favourite companies of 2011…

★ Papaya Toys  ★ RodeOh  ★  Made To Pleasure  ★  OhMiBod Australia  ★  Nexus   ★

★   Ruby’s Red Wash  ★  JuJu    ★ Femplay Australia  ★

★   G-Spot Lollipop  ★

Til next year…

Violet xx

1. actually I think it deserves worst toy of 2011 full stop
2. I know I suck