Ducky’s Top 10 Sex Toys of 2012
December 23, 2012 § 1 Comment
Here they are… the 10 toys that found themselves in heavy rotation around here in 2012…
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EVI is a simple vaginal toy that brings stronger, more badass orgasms and pelvic strength – all in one awesome little package. My all time favorite toy of the year. Buy it here. Use checkout code DUCKY20 and get 20% off.
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Acute is a classic Tantus design and for good reason. The curve of this toy is perfect for reaching your G spot. Size queens be warned tho, it’s a little on the smaller size. Buy it here. Use checkout code DUCKY20 and get 20% off.
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I don’t really need to explain why the Hitachi Magic Wand is on this list do I? Or why it’s the toy of choice when the pervs (a term of endearment, I assure you!) at kink.com (nsfw) want to take a woman over the edge? It’s just the best clitoral and body massager in the world. Buy it here.
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For skin-on-skin play, Sliquid Silver is my favorite. But when it comes to playing with toys, silicone lubes like Sliquid Silver are not the best option. When I know toys are going to be a part of my fun, I use Sliquid H2O. Healthy, simple lube made by a company that cares about my health. Love that. Buy it here.
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Mmm, mmm, mmm… a ball gag can be so fun. Read about my adventures in shopping for ball gags here. Buy it here. Use checkout code DUCKY and get 10% off.
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There is nothing in the world like a super smooth, cool to the touch stainless steel Pure Plug. Easy, comfortable entry. Your muscles will hold on to the tight neck and the finely designed anchor fits perfectly between your cheeks. Perfect for the beginner butt player and for warming your body up for something a little bigger. Buy it here. Use checkout code DUCKY and get 10% off.
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Not all rabbits are alike. And price does not always equate quality with this style of toy. But this super cute, smooth Lovehoney Happy Rabbit hits every mark for me! It features two powerful motors, one for the shaft and one for the rabbit. And personally I love the fact that the shaft does not spin like other rabbit toys do. And that it’s made of body safe silicone. I was a bit surprised by how much I like this toy! Buy it here.
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I love how Tantus is taking some of their most popular toys and adding a handle to them. This takes what was a very cool toy and makes it even easier to play with alone or with a partner! It is called the Echo because the ridge of the head repeats down the shaft. Those ridges are essential speed bumps for you G spot. So cool. Buy it here. Use checkout code DUCKY20 and get 20% off.
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Made by Crystal Delights, my favorite glass toy maker in the whole world, I gave the Small Colbalt Plug a rave review earlier this year. And I stand by it. Buy it here.
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One of the things I love about kink is how it inspires people to be creative. Color Me Kinky is one such example. Beautifully crafted leather goods. My Color Me Kinky wrist cuffs suit me perfectly in part because purple is my favorite color. You can pick from 16 different shades of leather and get a set that fits you perfectly too! Buy it here. |
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Which Edible Panties Taste (and fit) the Best?
December 11, 2012 § 1 Comment
Why does everyone think I will know the answer to this question!?!
Never mind.
Edible panties are a lot like a dry, thin fruit roll up. They are supposed to taste best if you lick lick lick them. But most people gnaw off a bit and try chewing them and consequently do not get to enjoy the full edible panty flavor and experience. But to be honest, I have never been crazy about the taste no matter how I devour ‘em.
Besides that, they are supposed to be one size fits all because they have strings that you tie at the hips. This way they can fit “all”, but they really only fit people who are about a size medium or smaller. Making them wildly disappointing for anyone who is average or above average in size.
But don’t dismay! I did some research and found two new alternatives to the old edibles! The Candy G String is just like those candy necklaces we used to eat as kids. The elastic that binds these panties together makes it possible for almost anyone to fit.
And for the craft-stars out there, you can make your own licorice whip panties. Yum! The folks at Knitty.com have given you the complete pattern!
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I Breed Bondage Bunnies, So To Speak
October 6, 2012 § 1 Comment
I’m blogging kink basics all month for Stockroom! My first piece How to Choose the Right Rope for Your Needs is up.
There really is a difference between hemp, cotton and nylon rope. Hemp has a luscious smell that some kinksters crave. But it’s rougher on the skin. Cotton is a classic and typically used for Japanese rope bondage. And nylon is super smooth and will stretch with use. Keeping safety scissors on hand makes exploring safe and easy. Read more.
I love teaming up with Stockroom in our efforts to breed more bondage bunnies!
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Stroker: Male Masturbation Sleeve
October 5, 2012 § 2 Comments
Gone are the days of sticky, gooey pocket pussies – so peculiar were they that a guy would rather toss it than clean it. Today we know that healthy men usually have a very healthy sex life with their own bodies. For this reason quality toys for guys become a wider market with each year.
Today I’m reviewing the Stroker and Stroker XL. But here is my problem with it comes to reviewing male masturbation sleeve… I HAVE NO COCK. It’s horrible. (In this particular situation anyway.) Thankfully there are men with cocks and hands and a willing desire to help me when I am in such a jam.
Here is what I know and what they have taught me… The Stroker and Stroker XL were designed by the guys on staff at Tantus. The outside is “non representational.” Which means it looks like a a tube or a toy or some kind of a weird plumping gasket. (Need to hide it? Keep it in your tool box!)
The inside has ridges (pictured above, sleeve is turned inside out) that were designed so that, with each stroke, they mimic the muscular contractions of penetration with a partner.
The only complaint I hear from guys is that they wish it were a tad bit longer, but despite that it gets stellar reviews from the guys who “helped” me!
Specs: Made of body safe, 100% silicone. The Stroker is approximately 4.5″ in legnth. The inner diameter: approximately 1″ and can stretch to just over 1.5″. The Stroker XL is approximately 4.5″ in length. The inner diameter: approximately 1.66″ and can stretch to just over 2″.
Clean it: You can wash it, boil it, bleach it… And -unlike most male masturbation toys- if well cared for, it will last a lifetime.
Buy it: At Tantus.com. Use the check out code DUCKY20 and get 20% off your purchase.
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Stone Cold Beautiful: Sex Toy Made of Rose Quartz
October 2, 2012 § 2 Comments
Sex toys are a passion for me… personally, in my work and as an activist. I teach about the history, current state and sex toy forecasts. There is little I love more than seeing cottage industry manufactures making healthy for the body toys and become real players in the world of pleasure.
Luminous Love Toys is one such company that is working to create insert-able, polished, rose quartz toys. They have an indygogo campaign to get their business off the ground. Complete with a totally heart felt and honest video of the two designers talking about why they decided to create their own toy.
Love smooth, solid g-spotting play? Purchase one in advance and let them know you like what they do.
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Booty Bling: My Ass Has Never Been So Pretty
September 27, 2012 § 5 Comments
I love to be pretty. And dirty! So imagine my glee when I got this stunning, handcrafted little glass plug with a jewel in the base. It’s not just beautiful, smooth and sensual – it could turn the most shy person into an anal exhibitionist. (I kid! Sort of.)
The angled tip allows for smooth entry, while the tight neck and flared base will old it securly in place. I love the dark cobalt blue. (I usually try to buy anal toys in dark shades just so I feel more confident that they will always appear clean during play.) And of course, it’s adorned with beautiful Swarovski 27mm crystal.
It’s made by Crystal Delights. They are a little boutique manufacturer that has been storming the world of Pyrex (glass) toys; in part because of the quality and creativity but also because they are really nice people.
(On a side note, I am WAY too fond of their Minx Bunny Tail Plug. The fluffy tail piece snaps on with a magnet, so it’s easy to play with and clean. But just don’t steal a girl’s tail. That’s mean!)
Specs: Approx 3.5″ by 1.25″ at the widest entry point. Body safe, eco friendly materials. Each one is hand crafted so they vary in tiny ways. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. Plus 10% of annual profits of this item goes to support cancer charities. All these little details make the Crystal Delights toys ideal gifts for holidays, birthday and Valentines.
Clean it: Click here for instructions.
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Nice Package
September 24, 2012 § Leave a Comment
Oh! I just got a beautiful package from Lelo. They have reissued Ina (the lime toy pictured here) with a new, more powerful motor. And they sent me their new large Smart Wand as well. It is a body massager, but of course you can massage any part of your body you like! I’ll let y’all know how I feel about them as soon as I get a chance to really explore them. (OMG – My job rules.)
Toxic Sex Toys: What’s In Your Toy Box?
September 21, 2012 § 6 Comments
Sex toys, like cosmetics and vitamins, are unregulated. Consequently there’s some frightening stuff out there on store shelves and online stores. This is why I speak about these issues and try to help you become a more informed consumer.
This weekend I was fortunate enough to go to Catalyst Con in Los Angeles and be a part of a panel called Toxic Toys. Along side me was Metis of Tantus (makers of healthy for the body toys) and Jennifer of Smitten Kitten (the healthiest sex shop ever.) All three of us have been activist around these issues and have worked hard to inspire change in the sex toy industry.
Because I do not manufacture or sell toys, I have been able to speak rather freely about the toxic toy issue. But whenever one tries to inspire change the first thing they are met with is “ridicule.” People work to demean the the person in an effort to discredit them. This has been Metis’ experience over the years.
The next response, after the truth becomes more evident, is “violent opposition.” The folks at Smitten Kitten have faced that head on and with heads held high.
And today, with the power of bloggers and the force of online communication between consumers, we are now moving towards a better stage of change. That being a bit of “accepted as self evident.” Some consumers are now expecting toys to be safer and healthier for their bodies.
There is still much work to be done, but all of us can be a part of the change. If you are a blogger, write about safer toys. Shun the toxic toys. If you are a consumer, buy products you can trust, from retailers you can trust. You’ll be healthier and a part of the movement to ensure more demand for the healthiest products.
Want to know more? I have a curated list of shops and manufacturers you can trust posted on the right sidebar of the main page of my blog. Metis has posted this insightful environmental study done in Denmark. And here is a video of Jennifer sharing her experiences:
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Sweet Dreams Are Made of These
August 14, 2012 § 3 Comments
I love little quiet rituals. Humans thrive on them. Here’s one of mine…
I sleep like a rock, but falling to sleep is sometimes an issue for me. Sex will ensure sleep. If I can’t have it with another, then I’ll have it with myself. And with this. (Almost every women will find more peace in the world if she had a Hitachi tucked under her pillow!)
I was recently introduced to Pillow Queen. It’s lavender and jasmine essential oils. Lavender has long been said to induce sleep. And I believe it, so it’s true! (I also love her peppermint, rosemary, lemon, clove bath oil too… yum!)
I seldom want for it, but almost always have a glass of water and Minted Rose Lip Balm. Hydration and an awesome scent.
Do you have night time rituals? I’d love to hear about them!
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Nice Package
August 3, 2012 § 3 Comments
I just got a little package in the mail from Aneros! I am so curious. They are the people who have made some notoriously well formed male prostate toys. So I know they know anatomy. But this one is a toy for females. The directions say to use it vaginally and then flex your pelvic muscles… I am so curious. I’ll report back after my “studies” and tell you what I have found.
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