Exploring Intimacy » Blog Entries http://exploringintimacy.com Exploring Intimacy, Discovering Pleasure Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:00:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 The New Female Condom http://exploringintimacy.com/2011/12/16/the-new-female-condom/ http://exploringintimacy.com/2011/12/16/the-new-female-condom/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:00:13 +0000 Dr. Ruth Neustifter http://exploringintimacy.com/?p=3344 [...]]]> In 2009 a new version of the female condom was introduced.  The Female Condom 2 is made of synthetic nitrile, instead of the old polyurethane.  Why did they change the material?  Is anything else different about this version?  Dr. Ruthie and FunWares.com tell you about the switch over and show you more about how to use Female Condoms.


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]]> http://exploringintimacy.com/2011/12/16/the-new-female-condom/feed/ 0 Surviving the Holidays (Part 2) http://exploringintimacy.com/2011/12/15/surviving-the-holidays-part-2/ http://exploringintimacy.com/2011/12/15/surviving-the-holidays-part-2/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:00:13 +0000 Dr. Ruth Neustifter http://exploringintimacy.com/?p=3342 This is the second half in my wet of Holiday Survival guides with FunWare.com. Give yourself the gift of a happier, more sane holidays for you and your relationships.

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]]> http://exploringintimacy.com/2011/12/15/surviving-the-holidays-part-2/feed/ 0 Surviving the Holiday (Part 1 of 2) http://exploringintimacy.com/2011/12/14/surviving-the-holiday-part-1-of-2/ http://exploringintimacy.com/2011/12/14/surviving-the-holiday-part-1-of-2/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:00:58 +0000 Dr. Ruth Neustifter http://exploringintimacy.com/?p=3340 The holidays can be a stressful time for singles and sweeties. Dr. Ruthie and FunWares.com bring you this two part series to help you keep your erotic energy intact!

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The Honi is a cute, larger-sized bullet vibe, but it’s just not sweet enough to be worth the effort.  It could use a bit more power, unless you’re a light touch, and (in what seems to be a pattern for the Picobong brand and, to a lesser extent, its parent brand, Lelo), it leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to ease of cleaning.

  • Toy: Honi (sent by Babeland.com for review)
  • Type: Bullet vibrator
  • Manufacturer: Picobong
  • Material: Silicone and ABS plastic
  • Price: $34
  • SMT rating: 0
The Picobong Honi lacks the power and ease of cleaning necessary to capture our hearts
The Picobong Honi is a fairly standard bullet vibrator.  It’s made from silicone (for the vibrating end) and ABS plastic (for the screw-cap/battery case end) and, at 3″ long and 1″ wide, is a little larger than the standard bullet vibe.  This larger size is nice, giving bullet vibe users more of a choice in terms of size variety, and is one of the Honi’s strengths.  It also has a nice, solid retrieval cord that makes it easy to remove if it’s being used internally.  Plus, it runs on a single AAA battery rather than expensive and harder to obtain watch batteries like some of its bullet relatives.
The Honi, however, failed to impress on several levels.  First, its vibration felt a bit lackluster, and we would’ve preferred a strong motor.  Those who prefer a lighter vibration, of course, may consider this a  pro instead of a con.  Second, the section where the plastic battery-cap screws onto the body leaves a small ridge that collects lube and body fluids; this section will need special attention during cleaning but this cleaning must be done carefully to avoid getting water in the battery area.  Furthermore, the unscrewing cap portion has hollow areas that require a Q-tip to get clean.  And, as a lesser cleaning complaint, the engraved Picobong lettering can be somewhat annoying to properly scrub out, as well.  On a non-cleaning note, the +/- buttons are hidden in the engraved Picobong logo lettering, which will make them difficult to find for visually-disabled users.  Overall, the Picobong just didn’t seem to have a lot of thought put into its design, particularly for cleaning purposes, and wasn’t powerful enough to be worth using, in our opinion.

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They say that the winter holidays are a time for giving and that giving is more fun than receiving, but I think that you can have fun on either end–or both–with this toy.  The Cush is a dual-density silicone dildo by Tantus with a semi-realistic shape and a gorgeous, unrealistic color.  It’s on the hefty side of moderate (see the video) and plenty firm with a wide flared base, for fun anywhere you want to put it.  In addition to the great feel of the firmer core and the somewhat softer outer layer, this is a uniquely beautiful dildo.  It makes use of having two layers of silicone by putting a frosty white color over a rich purple core.

  • Toy: Cush (sent by Babeland.com for review)
  • Type: Dildo
  • Manufacturer: Tantus
  • Material: Silicone
  • Price: $62
  • SMT rating: N/A
The Tantus Cush is a gorgeous and delicious-feeling silicone dildo
Like the previously reviewed Tantus Bandit and Mark, the Cush is a dual-density dildo; it has a firm silicone core, with a softer, squishier silicone outer layer.  As with the Bandit and Mark, this dual-density silicone gives the Cush a deliciously realistic feel.  The Cush’s density is a little firmer than some other dual-density toys, making it plenty flexible but not too much so.  It has a very nice feel to the touch and is enjoyable to squeeze with a hand or other body parts.  The Cush’s 6.5″ are pleasantly smooth with some texturing on the shaft, and its 1.75″ width gives it some nice heft.
The best part, however, of the Cush is how beautiful it is.  Unlike the Bandit and Mark, which are flesh-colored, the Cush embraces an unrealistic aesthetic, with a frosted-white outer layer and purple core.  The purple of the core peeks through differently depending on the thickness of the outer layer in the given area, and gives it a very pretty sort of “icicle with snow on top” look.
As far as I’m concerned, the Cush doesn’t really have any downsides or caveats to speak of.  As usual, it is important to note that since the Cush is a silicone toy, it shouldn’t be used with silicone lubricant.  This is particularly important for these dual-density toys, as the squishy outer layer of silicone can be particularly vulnerable to a conflict with silicone lube.

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]]> http://exploringintimacy.com/2011/12/03/how-to-talk-about-anal-play/feed/ 0 Comfy Sex Positions Part 2 http://exploringintimacy.com/2011/12/02/comfy-sex-positions-part-2/ http://exploringintimacy.com/2011/12/02/comfy-sex-positions-part-2/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:00:25 +0000 Dr. Ruth Neustifter http://exploringintimacy.com/?p=3318 Welcome to number two in my series dedicated to helping plush, fat, BBW, BHM and otherwise luscious bodied folks with comfy and accessible sex positions! Be sure to watch #1, as well, because my stick figure drawings are just that excellent. Have fun!

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