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[Toy Review] Je Joue Rabbit Bullet

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Today’s review of the Je Joue Rabbit Bullet vibrator comes courtesy of The Pleasure Garden, the UK’s inclusive feminist sex shop.

Je Joue Rabbit Bullet: Details

The Je Joue Rabbit Bullet is a small bullet vibrator, petite and lightweight. It is 5″ in length and with two fluttering rabbit ears which make up about 1.5″ of the total length. It’s a bit like a mini version of the Happy Rabbit Wand.

Je Joue Rabbit Bullet powerful clitoral vibrator

This toy is made of soft and body-safe silicone in dark purple. The body of the toy is rigid, while the ears are bendy and flexible.

The Je Joue Rabbit Bullet is waterproof and USB rechargeable. Charging is via a hidden port in the base, behind a silicone flap. I got around 90 minutes of runtime from a one hour charge.

Bonus: all Je Joue toys come with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty.

User Interface

The Je Joue Rabbit Bullet operates on a 3-button interface. The top (+) button turns the power up, the bottom (-) button turns the power down, and the central button switches between patterns. To turn the toy on and off, simply hold the + or – button (respectively) down for 2 seconds.

Je Joue Rabbit Bullet rabbit vibrator

The buttons are pretty small, which could be tricky for people who struggle with manual dexterity. However, they’re easy to press and raised so you can feel for them with your fingers without needing to look.

The Je Joue Rabbit Bullet offers five different speeds and five patterns. You can only scroll through the patterns one way, annoyingly, but the +/- intensity controls are a big advantage.

Je Joue Rabbit Bullet: Two Toys in One

What I like the most about the Je Joue Rabbit Bullet is that it’s a little like getting two toys in one. What do I mean by that? Well, you can get very different sensations by using the rigid body of the toy versus using the ears.

I like how the ears feel, but they’re definitely a warm-up sensation for me. Thanks to the shape, they dampen the intensity of the vibrations a lot. When I’m ready to orgasm, I also like to be able to push a toy against my vulva to get a decent amount of pressure, which is almost impossible with these soft, flexible ears.

If you find direct clitoral stimulation too intense, you can position the Rabbit Bullet so that the ears sit either site of your clitoral hood, hugging it and providing indirect pleasure. The ears are great for teasing not just clits, but also labia, nipples, penises, and even assholes (exterior only; this toy is not safe to insert anally as it doesn’t have a flared base.)

The main body of the bullet can pack a pretty good punch, power-wise. The vibrations are powerful and somewhat rumbly and, as the toy is small and rigid, they’re not dampened by a thick layer of silicone.

I found the best way to use this toy was to start by using the ears for a warm-up tease, then switch to using the body of the bullet when I was craving more intensity. I appreciate the ability to ramp it up gradually without needing to switch to a different toy.

For those of you who care about such things, the Je Joue Rabbit Bullet is impressively quiet for the level of power.

Final Thoughts

The Je Joue Rabbit Bullet is simple, well-designed, and effective. Whether you’re looking for a toy to provide a range of sensations, or just exploring and aren’t sure what you like yet, it’s a good buy.

The Je Joue Rabbit Bullet retails for £50 and is available from The Pleasure Garden, Babeland, Shevibe, and Sex Toys UK.

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Thanks to The Pleasure Garden for sending me this product to review. All opinions are, as always, mine. Affiliate links appear within this post.

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[Toy Review] Clone a Willy

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Have you ever wanted a lifesize, silicone replica of your or your partner’s penis? Well, you’re in luck! Clone a Willy kits are a popular and supposedly easy way to cast a silicone dildo from an actual cock at home. (There’s also now Clone a Pussy, by the way!) Lovehoney sent me and Mr C&K a Clone a Willy kit to test out and review.

Clone a Willy Kit
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What’s in the Clone a Willy Kit?

The Clone a Willy kit comes packaged in a plastic tube, which also serves as the molding tube. Inside, you’ll find:

  • Instruction leaflet
  • Packet of molding power
  • 2 tubs of silicone
  • Mini thermometer
  • Single speed plastic vibrator
  • Stirring stick
Some of the contents of the Clone a Willy Kit

It’s worth noting that the kit doesn’t include every single thing you need. Fortunately, everything else you need is something you probably already have. You’ll need to have to hand:

  • A mixing pot to mix the molding powder (we used a plastic jug to make pouring easier)
  • A large wooden spoon
  • A disposable container to mix the silicone in (we used a well-cleaned plastic takeaway tub)
  • Means of measuring water in precise quantities
  • A way of keeping time (we used the timer function on my phone)
  • A square of scrap cardboard
Two pots of liquid silicone mix

Clone a Willy Review: How Does it Work?

The process of casting your penis isn’t all that difficult, but it takes a bit of precision and care.

First, you’ll need to cut the Clone a Willy tube to size. It should be half an inch longer than your erect penis. Next, you’ll need to measure out 1 3/4 cups (that’s 414ml) of lukewarm water and let it cool to exactly 90F (32C.) That’s what the thermometer is for. Be aware that this can take longer than you think!

Once the water is at the right temperature, you mix the molding powder in and stir it for exactly 45 seconds. Pour the mix into the tube, insert your erect penis, and hold it still until the mix starts to set. The instructions say 1-2 minutes, but this wasn’t quite enough. All in, this took around 4 minutes during our Clone a Willy test.

Voila, you have a mold! Then all you have to do is mix up the silicone, pour it into the mold, add the vibrator, and leave it to set for 24 hours.

Clone a Willy Review: How Hard is It?

The tricky part of this whole process is the precision. You need to get the right amount of water, making sure it’s exactly the right temperature, and stir the mixture for the right amount of time. Once the molding power goes in the water you have to act quickly, so make sure the penis being cast is erect and ready to go before you start mixing! (Staying hard is also a challenge when your dick is in lukewarm molding mix, I’m told. Have some porn or a sexy naked partner to hand!)

Pro tip: if you have body hair, apply some vaseline before you start casting.

Something else we learned during our Clone a Willy test for this review? It’s messy. You have to hold the tube full of liquid against your groin for several minutes in a slightly upward-tilted angle, and some will inevitably spill out. Put a towel or an old sheet down before you start, and don’t do this in a carpeted area.

Clean-up isn’t too difficult, at least. The molding mix washes off skin easily. And once any leftover mix is dry, it’ll peel off your bowl or spoon.

The molding is by far the hardest bit. Once that’s sorted, mixing up and pouring the silicone is a breeze. The one thing to be aware of is that you have to mix the silicone for several minutes (we did about 8 minutes) and then pour it as slowly as possible.

So How Did It Turn Out?

We got a very promising mold from our dick casting! And the silicone is the most gorgeously bright and vibrant colour:

Silicone mix from the Clone a Willy Kit

As per the advice, we decided to leave the mold to set overnight and then pour the silicone the next morning.

Clone a Willy Kit in progress setting

Clone a Willy Review: Outcome

Ta-da! Here it is:

Finished purple silicone dildo made with Clone a Willy Kit

After this adventure, I have a newfound appreciation for folks who make beautiful dildos. This came out pretty well for a first go. It’s structurally sound, useable, and actually a pretty good likeness to its, erm… source material.

But it’s still a far cry from what the professionals can do. Support your favourite dildo-makers, people!

Verdict

This whole experience was messy, awkward, and absolutely hilarious. You’ll need a good sense of humour if you want to make a Clone a Willy, but we had tonnes of fun making ours and writing this review!

The Clone a Willy kit retails for £39.99/$49.99 and is available from retailers including Lovehoney UK, Lovehoney US, Shevibe, Babeland, Good Vibes, Sex Toys UK, and The Pleasure Garden.

I’ll leave you with this:

Me: “What do you think people do with their cloned dick if they have a really bad breakup?”
Him: (beat) “Will it blend?”

Thanks to Lovehoney for sending me this product to review! Views are, as always, my own. Affiliate links appear in this post.

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[Lube Review] Lovehoney Caramel Latte Flavoured Lube

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It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a lube, and I’ve certainly never tried a caramel and coffee flavored lube until today. But ’tis the season, and I do love coffee, so let’s looking at Lovehoney’s new festive caramel latte lubricant.

Festive Flavors: Coffee & Caramel Flavored Lube

Lovehoney’s caramel latte coffee flavored lube is a water-based formula that comes in a 100ml (3.4 fl oz) pump bottle. It is the latest edition to Lovehoney’s growing flavoured lubes line.

Lovehoney caramel latte flavoured lube

The bottle bears the signature bubbles design that features on various Lovehoney lubes. In this case, the bubbles and product name are… well, caramel coloured.

Caramel Latte Coffee Flavored Lube: Ingredients

This is a water-based lube, and so it is unsurprising that water is the first ingredient on the list. Let’s take a quick look at the other main ingredients:

  • Sorbitol. This is a sugar alcohol which is generally recognised as safe (including for consumption) in small quantities. However, it’s worth being aware that sugar can increase the risk of yeast infections for some users, so exercise caution and maybe avoid this lube if you’re prone to them.
  • Potassium sorbate. This is a preservative that is generally considered safe and is a much better alternative to parabens.
  • Polysorbate 20. This is a non-toxic emulsifier that is added to many water-based cosmetics and skincare products.
  • Diazolidinyl urea. This is an antimicrobial preservative used in many cosmetics. It is considered safe in concentrations up to 0.5%, but can release small amounts of formaldehyde which can occasionally cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
  • Citric acid. This natural preservative is extremely common and is safe, especially in the minuscule quantities it’s used here.
  • Sucralose. This common artificial sweetener is essentially a form of sugar, helping to give this coffee caramel flavored lube its taste. It could be another potential risk for yeast infections if you’re prone to them. However, it’s also used in tiny quantities here.

So what’s the verdict? There’s nothing in this coffee caramel flavored lube that makes me go “oh hell no!” off the bat, but I’d recommend exercising caution if you have allergies, sensitivities, or are prone to infections.

To be fair, the bottle does specify that the lube is for external use only. For that reason, I recommend keeping it for oral sex or external hand sex only, and keeping it away from any internal areas. Switch to a gentle water-based lube for anything involving penetration.

Lovehoney Caramel Latte lube

By the way: this lube is also vegan, containing no animal-derived or animal-tested ingredients.

How Does It Taste?

Honestly? Not as bad as I expected.

I wasn’t at all convinced I’d like caramel and coffee flavored lube, and I confess I rolled my eyes at the concept. Admittedly, I’m kinda against flavoured lube on principle. I don’t generally get on well with anything with artificial flavourings and I find a lot of fruity flavored lubes are either too sickly sweet or just taste like chemicals.

But this one was a not-unpleasant surprise, considering my low expectations. It’s sweet but not overly sickly, and you only need a little bit to get the flavour. It also actually tastes like caramel and coffee. Kind of.

Ultimately, though, I don’t think I’ll have much use for this. Call me old-fashioned but I want my coffee to taste like coffee and my genitals to taste like, well, genitals.

Feel and Clean-Up

The Lovehoney coffee caramel flavored lube can get a little sticky if you leave it for too long. I guess that’s due to the sugar-based ingredients. However, it lasts fairly well and I didn’t need to keep re-applying it, which I appreciated.

Hand with caramel latte lube on fingers

As it’s water-based, the caramel latte lube is a breeze to clean up. Just rinse off with some warm water. It also won’t stain your sheets. Water-based lube is compatible with all body-safe sex toy materials including silicone, glass, ABS plastic, stainless steel, and wood.

So Do I Recommend Trying Coffee Flavored Lube?

I wouldn’t suggest caramel latte lube as a bedside staple. For the reasons I’ve mentioned, it’s really only suitable for external use (though oral sex is kind of the entire point of flavoured lubes anyway.) But if you’re not sensitive to any of the ingredients and enjoy a sweet, slightly coffee-ish flavour, it can be a playful stocking stuffer or a fun way to change up your oral sex routine once in a while.

For general use, a gentle unflavoured water-based or silicone-based lube is a better choice.

The Lovehoney caramel latte coffee flavored lube retails for £8.99 from Lovehoney UK.

Thanks to Lovehoney for sending me this product to review! Views are, as always, my own. Affiliate links appear in this post.

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[Toy Review] Lovehoney Glow-in-the-Dark Dildo

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Because why not, that’s why. Today we’re looking at Lovehoney’s new glow in the dark dildo (described in the product copy as a “dazzling disco stick,” which I find hilariously charming.)

Lovehoney Glow in the Dark Dildo: Details

This clear silicone dildo has a strip of blue glow in the dark material inside (it also comes in pink, if that’s more your colour.) It is semi-realistic in design, with a veined shaft, prominent head, and balls at the base. The total length is 7.5″, the insertable length is 5.5″, and the straight shaft is 1.5″ in diameter.

This translucent silicone is something I don’t see very often. At first glance, it looks a bit like some of the jelly toys I’ve seen over the years, but it’s definitely made of body-safe silicone.

The Lovehoney glow-in-the-dark dildo

The glow-in-the-dark dildo features a suction cup, allowing you to affix it to any firm, flat surface for hands-free use. The suction cup is impressively strong and stays put well. This dildo will fit nicely in many strap-on harnesses (you’ll need a 1.5″ O-ring.) Thanks to the balls and suction cup base, it’s also safe for anal play.

Does the Glow in the Dark Dildo Actually Glow?

Yep!

It does, and it’s impressively bright. The instructions say to keep the dildo in the light for a short while before taking it into a dark space. I sat it next to my daylight lamp for 15 minutes, before taking it into my darkened bedroom to see the glow.

Here’s the result:

The Lovehoney glow-in-the-dark dildo
It is very difficult to get a good picture of something in the dark!

In Use

The glowing is a fun touch and makes this toy a bit different from all the millions of other great silicone dildos out there. But how does it fare in use?

Fortunately, the Lovehoney glow in the dark dildo isn’t all gimmick and no substance. It is also perfectly functional basic dildo that’s fun and pleasurable to use. The shaft is very flexible, making it easy to angle. It’s soft, squishy, and not too girthy.

The Lovehoney glow-in-the-dark dildo

Some reviewers have reported finding the veins pleasurable, but the inside of my vagina isn’t really sensitive enough to notice them. What does feel great is the pronounced, realistic head, which is ideal for targeting the G-spot. The shape is a little straighter than I would prefer, but it’s flexible enough to not be too much of a problem.

Bonus: the balls make a convenient handle for thrusting purposes!

One thing to be aware of is that the silicone is very matte in texture and therefore feels quite “grabby”. You’ll want to use plenty of lube for comfort.

Verdict

This is a decent quality silicone dildo at a great price! It retails for £26.99 from Lovehoney UK or $34.99 from Lovehoney US. If you’re after a functional all-rounder, the glow in the dark dildo is a fun, whimsical, and affordable option.

Thanks to Lovehoney for sending me this product to review! Views are, as always, my own. Affiliate links appear in this post.

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[Game Review] “Bondage Seductions”

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There are a number of things that are consistently more appealing in theory than in reality. One such concept? Sex games. Buckle in, folks, it’s time to review Bondage Seductions, a BDSM/bondage card game made by Kheper Games and sold by Lovehoney.

Bondage Seductions: Where to Begin With This Mess of a Card Game?

Bondage Seductions is a sex card game for couples. In the box, you’ll find:

  • 36 game cards
  • A pair of silky “ties” (lengths of ribbon)
  • 2 dice
  • A red elasticated blindfold
  • A mini rubber flogger
Bondage Seductions sex game box

The quality of these items is… Not Great. The flogger looks shoddily made and the materials look and feel cheap. The cards contain the same copy in four languages (English, German, French, and Spanish.) I can’t speak for any of the other languages, but the English passages are poorly written and feature frequent typos and weird syntax. Clearly nobody proofread this before whacking it through Google Translate and publishing it.

The rules are simple: roll the 2 dice, and choose the corresponding numbered card (they are numbered 1-1 through 6-6. The red die indicates the first number, the black die the second number.)

Contents of Bondage Seductions couples sex game

Cards in red are “for her to read,” and cards in black are “for him to read” (more on that in a minute.) You read your chosen scenario and then act it out, using the included props as appropriate.

Everything That’s Wrong with This Game

First, Bondage Seductions gets its terminology egregiously wrong. “Bondage” is not a synonym for “BDSM” or “kinky sex”. Bondage is one specific kink: restraining other people and/or being restrained. This game should be called Kinky Seductions or something, because most of it doesn’t involve bondage.

The game also continually uses the word “whip” to describe a flogger. Again, they’re completely different implements! The two words are not synonymous. This is a whip. This is a flogger. The item in this game is a flogger, admittedly a shit excuse for one.

Terminology matters in kink. We can only negotiate and talk about our desires and limits effectively if we use the right language. If someone says they like whips but they actually mean floggers, you can see how that could lead to some really troublesome miscommunications. Single-tail whips are seriously dangerous pieces of kit that can put you or your partner in hospital if you don’t know what you’re doing. They require training and practice to use properly. Using the correct terminology helps keep people safe.

(The game also, even more inexplicably, refers to the flogger as a “paddle”. This is a paddle.)

Bondage Seductions is lax to the point of being irresponsible when it comes to safety. There are cards that explain what safewords are and how to use them, which I guess is something. There’s also a mention of consent and only going as far as you want to go. But that’s all, and that’s not enough.

Several of the activities listed can be dangerous either physically (e.g. impact play) or psychologically (e.g. non-consent roleplay) if done incorrectly. While I appreciate that game creators can’t give an essay on safety for every activity, some context is essential.

I was particularly horrified to see one card suggesting that you flog your lover’s back, without making any distinction between hitting the upper back and shoulders (generally fine) and hitting the lower back, kidney area, and spine (incredibly dangerous and absolutely NOT fine.)

We can’t just nudge total beginners into impact play or non-consent roleplay scenes without telling them how to do so and emerge unharmed. This is grossly irresponsible.

Bondage Seduction… But Only If You’re Cis and Straight

This game takes unnecessary and aggressive gendering to the next level. It begins from the premise of assuming the players are a heterosexual, cisgender couple. There was absolutely no reason to do that! The cards could easily have been split by Top/bottom rather than male/female, or even just included a bunch of scenarios and left it to the players to decide who would take which roles.

Bondage Seductions kink game cards

This game is not just cisheteronormative, but incredibly sexist. Here are a few choice quotes (all genuine, all copied down verbatim):

“Doesn’t he know you’d have an orgasm on the spot if he’d lift a finger and do the dishes for once in his life?”

“Perhaps he’d chatting with his mother when he should be asking about your day? Or worse yet… screaming at other drivers when he should be offering you compliments about your new hairdo!”

“Men are visual, and women are more sensitive to touch.”

“Don’t you wish sometimes that he would just shut up?”

This game was designed by people who don’t have a very good opinion of either men or women. It also seems to carry the assumption that people in heterosexual partnerships kinda hate each other. And honestly, I just find that sad.

ALSO. There are two cards titled “Safe Word For Her” and “Safe Word for Him.” Apart from the pronouns, these two cards are identical. There is literally zero point to this. Just have one safeword card or explain the concept in the rules! This game takes “gendering things that have no reason to be” to the next level.

Verdict

Bondage Seductions is bad. It’s really, really bad. This game is not just cheesy, cheap, and badly put-together. It’s also outrageously sexist and dangerously cavalier about some pretty risky activities.

Seriously. Do not go near this game. This is awful. There are far better introductory toys and beginner-friendly BDSM kits out there.

Bondage Seductions is available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US, but you absolutely shouldn’t buy it.

Thanks to Lovehoney for sending me this product to review! Views are, as always, my own. Affiliate links appear in this post.

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[Book Review] “Position of the Week” from Lovehoney

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Today’s review is something a bit different: instead of a toy, wearable item, or piece of kink gear, we’re looking at the Position of the Week book from Lovehoney. (Or, as I think it should be called, “Borderline Impossible Sex Positions for Improbably Athletic Straight People.”) Let’s get into it.

What is Position of the Week?

Position of the Week is a book of 52 sex positions (the idea being that there’s one for each week for a year. It’s a pocket-sized hardback book.

Position of the Week book

Each double-page spread includes a silhouette-style drawing of a couple having sex in the given position on the left page. The right page gives the position number, name, and a brief description.

Who Is Position of the Week For?

This book is very, very heterosexual.

Every position is designed with a cisgender male/female couple having penetrative (penis-in-vagina) sex in mind. The illustrations even feature a woman drawn in pink and a man drawn in blue. There’s also a lot of gendered language throughout (“he does X, she does Y”, “girl power”, and so on.) I

Seriously, it’s so freaking straight I can feel my queerness leaking out all over its pages.

Pages from the Position of the Week book

A lot of the positions in this book would actually work for different body and genital configurations. Many of the positions would work just as well for two vulva owners using a strap-on, or for anal sex with any configuration of bodies.

So queer and trans folks absolutely could use it. But the language and the whole aesthetic is so cisheteronormative that it feels completely alienating as a queer person.

On the 3rd page, after the welcome but before the positions start, you get a little consent disclaimer. This states that you should talk before trying something new, that everything must be 100% consensual, and that you should stop if anything hurts or is uncomfortable.

It’s pretty much Consent 101 summed up in 33 words. But you know what? I’m here for it. Because fundamentally, this book isn’t for people like me. It’s not aimed at sex nerds who engage in non-traditional relationships and have long and nuanced conversations about sexuality out of academic as well as personal interest. This book is for people who are likely newer to sexual experimentation, many of whom might understand that consent is important but not have a sophisticated understanding of exactly what that means or how to talk about it.

Basically, what Lovehoney have done with this little one-pager helps to normalise and demystify consent conversations. And I’m very here for that.

So About the Actual Sex Positions, From Obvious to Impossible

Some of the positions in this book are pretty good. We have some obvious-but-decent classics (doggy style, sit-down sex, spooning) and some creative interpretations on classics like reverse cowgirl and standing sex.

Others, though, were definitely created for the athletically-inclined. No. 30 (“the Can-Can”) requires the person being penetrated to be able to get their foot on their partner’s shoulder while standing. That’s not a sex position, that’s a workout, and not one that’s going to be possible for the vast majority of bodies.

Pages from the Position of the Week book

Positions like the “Standing Thrust” and “Up Against It” require the penetrating partner to be able to support most or all of their partner’s weight while thrusting. Again: for most people this is just not going to happen. And I’m going to go ahead and call sex position No. 47 (“the Raunchy Rider”) physiologically impossible for 99% of people.

Pages from the Sex Position of the Week book showing an impossible sex position

This book clearly assumes that women are tiny, petite, and flexible, while men are muscular and strong. If that’s not you, it can lead to some pretty negative body feelings. (And it’s not most of us, by the way!)

On the plus side, a number of the position descriptions reference clitoral stimulation, which the vast majority of people with vulvas need in order to get off. So that’s something.

Verdict

Meh.

If you’re cisgender, heterosexual, skinny/strong, and athletic, you’ll probably get something from it. Otherwise, you might find a few interesting sex position ideas but largely be left thinking “…yeah but my body doesn’t work that way” (or “that is straight up impossible.)

Position of the Week retails for £6.99 from Lovehoney ($8.99 US). A fun stocking-stuffer if you’re within the very specific demographic it caters to. Otherwise, don’t bother.

Thanks to Lovehoney for sending me this product to review! Views are, as always, my own. Affiliate links appear in this post.

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[Toy Review] Lovehoney Desire Bullet Vibrator

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I’ve got another review for you from the Lovehoney Desire range today: the Desire Bullet Vibrator. I first looked at this range in the early days of this blog, and I’m curious to see if my perspective has changed at all.

Desire Bullet Vibrator: Details

The Lovehoney Desire Luxury Rechargeable Bullet Vibrator is a classic vibe in the traditional bullet shape, tapering to a soft point at the tip:

Desire Bullet Vibrator from the Lovehoney Desire range

The Desire Bullet measures a petite 3″ in total length. It is fully waterproof and rechargeable, with a two hour charge giving around an hour of runtime on full power. It also comes with a faux leather storage pouch with a hole for the charging cable.

This rigid Lovehoney bullet vibrator is coated in smooth, body-safe silicone in deep purple and stamped with the Lovehoney insignia.

Lovehoney Desire Bullet Vibrator: Controls

The Desire Bullet operates via a single button situated on the base of the toy. Just press once to switch it on, press repeatedly to cycle through the speeds and patterns, and hold it down for two seconds to switch the toy off.

Desire Bullet Vibrator from the Lovehoney Desire range

The button is raised, making it easy to feel and press without needing to look, and easy to press. I do wish it came with increase/decrease controls. This isn’t a cheap toy, and only being able to scroll through settings in one direction is pretty annoying.

In Use

The simple bullet shape is a classic for a reason, and offers some versatility in use. You can lay it flat against your vulva for a broader sensation, or use the tip for pinpoint clitoral stimulation. The silicone is silky soft and feels lovely, and is a change from the hard plastic of my usual go-to bullet.

The Lovehoney Desire bullet vibrator is super light, making it a good option if heavy or bulky toys are challenging for you. It’s also pretty quiet.

Power-wise, the Lovehoney Desire bullet vibrator is… fine. It starts out at a low rumble, which is good for getting warmed up, but the vibrations get pretty buzzy. I can get off with the top setting, but it’s a slow and kinda frustrating process.

Desire Bullet Vibrator from the Lovehoney Desire range

The Lovehoney Desire bullet vibrator has three constant speeds and a slightly bonkers seventeen patterns (some of which are very similar to one another. There are only so many variations on bzzz bzzz BZZZZZ in existence!)

The plus side is that this makes it pretty versatile for a bullet, which you’d expect when paying almost £50 for a toy. The downside is that it takes forever to scroll through them all (that damn one button interface again!) Also most of them are bad. More constant speeds would have been better.

Verdict

I’ve had mixed experiences with the Lovehoney Desire range. These products are beautifully designed, but haven’t always been powerful enough for me. Unfortunately, I have to say the same about the Desire Bullet.

A good quality and body-safe bullet vibe is a great addition to any toybag, but I don’t think this is the best one out there. At £64.99/$74.99, it’s pretty overpriced.

The Desire bullet vibrator is available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US.

Thanks to Lovehoney for sending me this product to review. Views are, as always, my own. Affiliate links appear in this post.

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[Toy Review] Pillow Talk Sassy

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The Pillow Talk Sassy has been on my “want to review” list forever. Thanks to Self & More, a women-owned sex shop (update: which has since sadly closed) I’ve managed to get hold of one. Let’s go!

Pillow Talk Sassy: Details

The Pillow Talk Sassy a curved vibrator with a bulbous head, made of body-safe silicone. It measures 7.5″ long with an insertable length of 5″ and a diameter of 1.5″ at the widest post. It is splashproof (not fully waterproof) and USB rechargeable. A full charge gave me around 2 hours of runtime.

The Pillow Talk Sassy in its white, clear front box

The Sassy came attractively packaged in a white, clear front box. Included with the toy, there was a charging cable, a satin storage pouch, and a little cleaning brush to help you clean in those tricky grooves and ridges.

Pillow Talk Sassy Review: What I Liked

The Pillow Talk Sassy G-spot vibrator on a desk

Let’s start with what I liked about the Pillow Talk Sassy, because there’s a lot.

  • One of the things that immediately drew me to the Sassy was the gorgeous mint green colour. Its button is also decorated with a little crystal, which is unnecessary but fun for those of us who like sparkly things.
  • It provides deep, rumbly vibrations at all power levels, and the Powerbullet motor packs an impressive punch.
  • The shape! The intense curve of the last couple of inches makes it ideal for both precision G-spot stimulation and for semi-pinpoint clitoral use.
  • The Pillow Talk Sassy’s shaft is somewhat flexible. This makes it a little more gentle and less intense than very rigid toys.
  • The single button (located on the base) is large and easy to press.
  • Instead of having to press the button repeatedly, you hold it down and the power increases smoothly until you release it. To give you an idea of how many intensity levels the Sassy offers, it took nine seconds to get to full power once switched on.
  • No patterns! (I hate patterns. Everyone hates patterns. I’m glad a toy manufacturer finally got the memo.)
  • It has a travel lock.
  • The cushioned, textured handle feels dreamy to hold.

Anything I Didn’t Like?

Button end of the Pillow Talk Sassy G-spot vibrator and clitoral vibrator

The Pillow Talk Sassy’s one-button interface isn’t ideal since you can’t turn the intensity back down without turning the toy off and starting again. It’s also a little loud.

Though, as mentioned above, I like the flexible shaft for internal use, it does make it a little difficult to get the amount of clitoral pressure I sometimes prefer for external use.

Verdict

Pillow Talk Sassy clitoral vibrator and G-spot vibrator lying on a blanket

The Pillow Talk Sassy is an awesome all-rounder. It takes a simple premise—a powerful, rumbly vibrator with a curve just made for G-spot pleasure—and it does it damn well. It’s also pleasingly prett, has simple and intuitive controls, and retails for half the price of many toys that are less good.

Excellent on all counts.

This toy retails for £65/$60-65 and is available from The Pleasure Garden, Babeland, and Shevibe.

All views my own. Affiliate links appear in this post.

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[Toy Review] Lovense Domi 2

Published on by Amy1 Comment

Lovense Domi 2 review update/disclaimer 2025: Lovense has come under fire for significant security breaches in the last few months, including allegedly exposing users’ email addresses in the supposedly-anonymous app. Though the company claims to have fixed the problem, this is part of a pattern of worrying privacy concerns when it comes to app-controlled sex toys in general. Do with this information what you choose, but it has made me extremely hesitant about using toy apps personally. I have updated my Lovense reviews to include this information upfront to allow you to make an informed choice.

I recently reviewed the Lovense Lush and was generally underwhelmed. However, the Lovense team reached out and suggested a different product I might get on better with. That’s how I’m bringing you today’s review of the Lovense Domi 2.

Lovense Domi 2: Details

The Lovense Domi 2 is an app-controlled mini wand vibrator. (I’m using the term “mini” loosely here. It’s not small, it’s just smaller than a typical wand.) It measures 9.5″ in total length, with a plastic body and a head coated in body-safe silicone. The Domi 2 is black with a silver band towards the top of the handle:

Lovense Domi 2 wand vibrator official product photo for review

The Domi 2 is splashproof but not fully waterproof. It is USB rechargeable, with a 2 hour charge giving around 2 hours of runtime.

Lovense Domi 2 Review: App Functionality

To varying degrees, Lovense toys really come into their own with the Lovense app. Some are really not worth the money without the app, though (as we’ll see) I don’t think the Domi 2 falls into that category.

The Lovense Remote app is free to download for either iOS or Android. There’s also a Mac version and a Windows PC version. You’ll need a special Lovense USB Bluetooth Adaptor if you want to use the latter.

Screenshot of the Lovense Domi app

When I reviewed the Lush, I noted that it was clearly a toy designed with app-first usage in mind. Without the app, its user interface is rather limited. The Domi 2, however, is a great product in and of itself. The app just adds some extra bonus features. That’s how it should be, in my view. Not everyone wants to hold their phone while they’re getting off!

I rarely use sex toy apps in real world settings, but I wanted to test the Domi 2 with the app to make this review more thorough. The toy connected instantly and the connection was steady and consistent.

Once you’ve connected your toy, you’ll find several fun options:

  • The “Remote” control panel allows you to change the vibration speed with a simple finger swipe. You can also use the “loop” feature to create your own patterns.
  • In “My Patterns,” you can find pre-installed vibration patterns. This is also where you can create and save your own custom settings.
  • “Alarm” lets you schedule the toy to start vibrating at a specific time. This has significantly fewer applications with a toy like a wand as opposed to an insertable, but I’m sure some creative kinksters could come up with at least a few fun ways to use it.
  • “Sound” makes the toy respond to nearby sounds such as talking, music, and so on. Fair warning: it’s very very responsive. On the higher sensitivity setting, it was picking up the faint sound of my partner talking on the phone at the other end of the house.
  • “Music” syncs the vibrations along with music files uploaded to your device, or linked through a streaming service like Spotify.
  • In a long distance relationship or currently apart from your partner? Use the “Long Distance” area in the app to hand over control to your partner from anywhere.
Lovense Domi app screenshot

Without the app, the Domi 2 features a simple 3-button interface to change the speeds and flick through the pre-installed patterns.

Camming Compatibility

All Lovense toys share a unique feature: embedded connectivity with online camming sites. If you perform on sites such as Chaturbate, MyFreeCams, Manyvids, or many others, you can hook up your Domi 2 and create tip-based responses. This lets your fans “control” your vibe based on the tips they send you.

If you wish, you can also hand over control for a limited time using a control link lasting anything from a few seconds up to an hour. Every link is one-use and will expire if not used within 30 minutes. You can end the session any time by pressing “back” on the app.

As I’m not a cam performer, I have not tested this functionality myself. However, reviews from folks in this industry are generally pretty. positive.

Lovense Domi 2 Review: Power

A lot of small and rechargeable wands suck. Others are forgettably mediocre.

The Domi 2, though? I cannot believe the power this thing is packing. It’s not only powerful, it’s also one of the most rumbly toys I’ve ever used. Its vibrations are so deep that my entire internal clit gets stimulated from just pressing the toy into the side of my vulva or the top of my pubic mound.

Verdict

I don’t really understand why the Lush is Lovense’s flagship product when the Domi is so clearly the superior toy in so many ways. Its design is better, its motor is better, its functionality is better… oh, and it’s designed for the kind of stimulation that actually gets most people with vulvas off.

The Lovense Domi 2 retails for prices starting from £89/$119. It is available from Lovehoney UK, Lovehoney US, Good Vibes, Babeland, and Shevibe as well as directly from Lovense. Lovense also offers attachments for both penises and vulvas, which you can buy with the Domi 2 in a bundle or separately.

Thanks to Lovense for sending me the Domi 2 to review. All views, as always, are my own. Affiliate links appear within this post.

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[Toy Review] Lovehoney Happy Rabbit Realistic Rechargeable Rabbit Vibrator

Published on by Amy

It’s been a while since I did a Lovehoney Happy Rabbit toy review! I loved the Thrusting Rabbit, which I tried way back when the range first launched, so I was only too happy to give the Happy Rabbit Realistic a go.

Happy Rabbit Realistic: Details

The Happy Rabbit Realistic is a black rabbit-style toy. It is made of black and slightly squishy body-safe silicone. This latest iteration is a redesign of the original Realistic Happy Rabbit, based on customer feedback. The new design features a more pronounced head and thicker, firmer “bunny ears” for clitoral stimulation.

The Lovehoney Happy Rabbit Realistic

Lovehoney describes the Happy Rabbit Realistic as a toy that is “non-threatening [in] size” which… lol. Obviously these things are all relative, but the first thing I thought when I took this toy out of its packaging was, “yikes, it’s huge.” It measures 10″ in total length and 6″ in insertable length, with a diameter of 1.7″ at the widest point.

This toy is rechargeable via the included cable, and fully waterproof for bath/shower play and ease of cleaning. It also features a travel lock.

The Happy Rabbit Realistic contains two motors, one in the shaft and one in the ears. You can control them both completely independently via the simple two-button interface.

The Lovehoney Happy Rabbit Realistic control panel

The top button allows you to scroll (in either direction, yay!) through the 15 patterns in the shaft, while the bottom button switches between the three speed settings in the ears. The bottom button is easy to press, while the top one requires you to be a bit more firm with it.

Happy Rabbit Realistic Toy Review: In Use

There are two things I need to use this toy comfortably: a decent amount of warm-up and a lot of lube. Its size means it’s definitely not a “get off quickly in two minutes” toy.

The silicone of the main shaft is lovely and squishy, making the toy comfortable once it’s inserted. The shaft also has a good deal of flex, which is ideal for angling it just right. All our bodies are different, and the right positioning for me won’t be the right positioning for you. The flexibility makes this toy friendly to a wider range of bodies.

The Lovehoney Happy Rabbit Realistic

I love the pronounced shape of the head, which mimics a circumcised bio cock (hence “realistic.”) The Happy Rabbit Realistic’s shape is pretty perfect for G-spot stimulation for me, especially coupled with the toy’s flexible shaft.

Since I don’t like vibrations internally, I tend to leave the motor in the shaft switched off and just enjoy the combination of G-spot pressure and clitoral vibrations. The separate motors and separate controls make it easy to do this.

When it comes to power, the Happy Rabbit Realistic delivers. Those little bunny ears pack a serious punch, starting from a low rumble and rising to an impressive intensity. Since the two ears are flexible, you can position them however you like: directly on your clit, to one side, over the hood, or surrounding and “hugging” it.

Verdict

I’m again impressed with the Happy Rabbit toy line. All the products are body-safe and powerful. This one, in particular, also has that excellent shaft design.

The Happy Rabbit Realistic retails for £69.99 from Lovehoney UK or $99.99 from Lovehoney US.

Thanks to Lovehoney for sending me the Happy Rabbit Realistic to review. All views, as always, are mine. Affiliate links appear in this post.