November 17th Pleasurists

Pleasurists is a round-up of the adult product and sex toy reviews that came out in the last seven days.

Did you miss Pleasurists #53? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists #55? Submit it here before Sunday November 22nd at 11:59pm PST. Please re-post this list on your own blog if listed.

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Editor

Scarlet Lotus St. Syr

Editor’s Pick

• LELO Ella by Victoria



People may have no idea just how much pleasure and perfect g-spot stimulation that unassuming hunk of silicone provides. (Those fools!)

Also, you may want to use Ella as a pretend phone, or let your other toys argue with your cats about it. Just a little suggestion of my own.




Note: While there were many wonderful reviews this week and the EP was a difficult choice I was won over by the wonderfully amusing and fantastic pictures that accompany this review. Talk bubbles, kitties, and attempts to use a sex toy as a phone (among other amusing antics) set the review apart while the text gives you more of the usual toy information. I love it.

On to the reviews…

Vibrators

• Evolved Flutter by Beautiful Dreamer


• Thumbelina by N


• The Eroscillator by Shay


• Classic 7 Function Monkey by Amanda


• The Wave by Amorous Rocker


• Papaya Toys Candy Stick by Ashley


• Vibratex Mystic Wand by EffinSara


• i10 Dancer Salsa by Amy

Dildos

• The Vamp by Beautiful Dreamer


• Candy Colored Glass Dildo by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew


• Don Wands Candy Cane by Scintillectual


• The Vamp by Amber of DivergentDance


• Tantus G-Force Wand by Toygirl

Anal Toys

• Amber Plug by Cinnamon


• Crystal Chic Wand by True Pleasures


• Tantus Little Flirt by EffinSara

Toys for Cocks

• SuccuDry Masturbation Sleeve by Shay

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

• Intimate Organics Cleansing Gel and Body Souffle by Wilhelmina Wang


• System JO Anal Silicone Lube by ScottA


• Strawberry Shortcake Body Butter by Eliot Bodem


• B-Warm Massage Candle by Eliot Bodem


• Babeland Massage Bar by Shay


• Dr. Love Silkening Lube by Carrie Ann


• Earthly Body Massage and Body Oil by Sexorcism


• Intimate Organics Foot Foreplay Lotion by Carrie Ann

BDSM/Fetish

• Heart Lock Collar by Mistress Kay


• Chrome and Leather Crop by Undressed Reviews


• Alligator Nipple Clamps by Wendy Blackheart


• Leatherbeaten Dragon Silk Wrist Restraints by Laruel

Adult Books/Games

• Best of thee Best Women’s Erotica by Amber of DivergentDance


• Truth or Dare by Beautiful Dreamer


• Truth or Dare: A Game of Passion by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew

Adult Movies/Porn

• Courtney Trouble’s Seven Minutes in Heaven by Beautiful Dreamer


• Midori’s Guide to Sensual Bondage by Beautiful Dreamer


• Manuel Ferrara Does Them All! Vol. 2 – Disc One by The Porn Librarian


• Ultra Flesh by FrzKey


• Queer Manor by J.D. Bauchery


• Love On the Highway by The Porn Librarian


• Belladonna’s Strapped Dykes (Disc 1) Scene 1 by J.D. Bauchery


• The 8th Day by Eliot Bodem

Lingerie

• Liberator Personal Secretary by Sinclair Sexsmith


• Darque Nurse by Beautiful Dreamer


• Coquette Polka-dot Mesh Corset by Sleeping Dreamer


• Bondage Bettie by True Pleasures

Storage

• Tunti Illuminating Boudoir Toybox by Undressed Reviews

Miscellaneous

• Pjur Med Clean by Undressed Reviews


• Talking Sheep Love Doll by Tales From the Porn Store


• JimmyJane Indulgences Set by Sammi

The Ultimate Sex Bookshelf

While sex is a learn-by-doing activity, there's no denying that good information is important. Through books and other media you can learn how to do something you're interested in trying, learn how to do something you already do better, and be exposed to new ideas and activities that you might like to try out.

There are many sources of information in the modern world, but this post is going to deal with books, both print and E-books (don't worry, a future post will deal with the top web resources). I'm going to post a few of what I think are the top books and why, and I'd invite you to put your favorites (and why, please) in the comments. The recommendations don't have to be confined to anal, either - feel free to post all of your favorite books (please give the subject, though - for instance anal, oral, general sexuality, etc.)

I'll start with my favorite anal books, both because this is an anal-themed site and because it's the easiest category for me to find my favorites.

My Favorite Anal books:

The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women
Tristan Taormino. San Francisco: Cleis Press, 1998.

Yes, the title says that this is the ultimate guide for woman, but this is a great guide for anyone who is interested in anal activities, whether or not you have experience. Tristan covers pretty much everything with enough detail to enable someone who's interested to give that activity a try. Don't worry guys- even though the title says it's for women, Tristan covers the anal possibilities that the male anatomy affords, including the prostate. Fingers, fists, tongues, toys, pegging - whatever you're interested in is probably in here, and everything's covered tastefully so if you come across something you're not interested in trying you won't be grossed out. The book is illustrated with line drawings that are only as explicit as they need to be, so if you're avoiding pornography this book is probably OK. There are some quotations from erotica and interviews that Tristan has printed in here, but they're set off in block quotes and italics or boxes so they're easy to skip if you don't want to read them.


Anal Pleasure and Health, 3rd edition.
Jack Morin, Ph.D. San Francisco: Down There Press, 2008

This is a fantastic book, the only problem is finding it, since print runs seem to be small and it sells out fast.

It's a big book, with 275 pages that take you on a journey to discover your anus and the pleasure that you can get from it. The main idea of this book is that we can't just dive into anal activities and attempt to enjoy them, rather we need to be psychologically and physically ready, and any attempt to force the process can lead to pain and damage. If you're new to anal eroticism get this book. If you're experienced, get it anyway. Morin does not stop at exploring the sexual possibilities of the anus, but he also covers the health benefits of managing anal tension. You'll probably want another resource to cover the tips and tricks of the various anal-erotic activities, but Anal Plasure and Health is a great resource on getting to know your ass and getting ready to have fun down there.

Cunnilingus:

Both of these books are targeted towards those with less experience, but they are pretty good if you're new to going down or need to improve your techniques.

The Lowdown on Going Down
Marcie Michaels. New York : Broadway Books, 2005.

Marcie stuffs a lot into this book, everything from pre-head exercises to make sure your mouth is in tiptop shape to tricks to toss it up a bit.

She Comes First
Ian Kerner. New York : ReganBooks, 2004.

If this book were merely about going down, it probably wouldn't make it in this list. What sets it apart is the additional information on female sexual anatomy and response.

I'll probably add more books later. Please tell your nominees for the Ultimate Sex Bookshelf!

There's another thread on this that I posted on the Edenfantasys' Forums pages. Read the contributions of the EF group at http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-forum/lounge/blogs/ultimate-sex-bookshelf/

New anal douche/enema system from StreemMaster

I was trolling around on the 'net and noticed that Callow Innovations, the makers of the StreemMaster douche setup that AveryDragon reviewed, has introduced a new bulb douche/enema setup. Unfortunately it's not silicone (the shower mounted StreemMaster is), but it is much cheaper, under US$20, and it looks really well designed. The product page is at the StreemMaster website, but I had some more questions so I e-mailed them.

I recieved a nice response from Callow Innovations that answered all my questions. I thought about paraphrasing it, but then decided why not quote it?

Hi Scott,

Thanks for your email and the posts.

The Mini Douche is a product we've designed from a clean sheet of paper.

The bulb is 11oz and is made of Medical Grade PVC so it's latex and Phthalate free. We engineered it to have a very secure virtually water tight connection with the nozzle without the need for a rubber o-ring or seal.

Our large adapter insert (this is what the nozzles crew into on the bulb) uses a standard NPT thread so you can even use it with any fetish nozzle that attaches to a shower hose.

The large diameter of this opening makes it easy to fill the bulb under the tap or by pouring your favourite solution from a bottle, no need to use suction to draw in the water. This also allows you to fill it to the top which makes the device significantly more effective. The other benefits are in hygiene, where the unit is easy to wash out and air dry.

Both nozzles are the same nozzles on the StreemMaster kit. The comfort nozzle is made of medical grade PE a high grade plastic that won't shatter but will bend. It's called the comfort nozzle because of our "very rounded" tip which ensures that the anus doesn't catch on the inside of the nozzle reducing the likelihood of little tears and scratches which can cause bleeding. It also has a reverse taper allowing you to squeeze down with your sphincter on it and hold it in position.

All our nozzles have large water flow paths allowing easy irrigation and quick cleaning.

The unit stands quite secure upright on the base. We recently launched this product in Europe and we are pleased to so say that the feedback is unanimous, and this is that the Mini is the best made/designed syringe douche on the market.

I hope this is helpful, please contact me if you have more questions.

Best regards,



Stephen Callow, President

Callow Innovations Inc.
35-2 Thorncliffe Park Drive
East York, Ontario
M4H 1H2

Office (416) 429-0006 x 222
Toll Free 1-866-724-7524 x 222
Cell (647) 297–4037
Fax (416) 429-0090
Mail Steve@CallowInnovations.com

The nozzles do look very comfortable, and I like both the capacity (11 fluid ounces) and the fact that it's easy-clean and stands upright on the bulb.

System JO Personal Anal Silicone Lubricant

It’s been quite a while, but I’m back to working on the paraben-free lubes tests.

System JO was kind enough to send me a handful of their “System JO Anal” lubes, both water-based and silicone-based. Since the water-based lube has parabens in it, I concentrated on the System JO Anal Silicone Personal Lubricant.

First the disclaimer: I haven’t tried vary many silicone lubes. All of the silicone lubes I’ve tried so far have been thin: great for vaginal sex and handjobs, OK for sliding a finger or two in the behind, but too thin for any serious anal work. The System JO Anal Silicone is noticeably thicker than the other silicone lubes I’ve tried, but as it traveled 8.5cm in the timed viscosity tests it isn’t nearly as thick as Maximus or Boy Butter.

What System JO Anal Silicone lacks in viscosity it makes up for in slickness and coating ability. It's much slicker than water or oil-based lubes. In the hand test, 1.25cc (half the usual amount) of System JO Anal Silicone lube lasted for over 10 minutes. It also coats well, resisting beading up on glass and silicone surfaces. Unfortunately there are some situations (such as large toys/objects) where nothing can replace a thick lube, and in these situations System JO Anal Silicone doesn't work as well as a truly thick lube.

System JO Anal Silicone lubricant is a 100% pure silicone lube. All of its ingredients are silicones (in the case of System JO Anal Silicone they are inorganic siloxanes). While this is an indicator of quality, it also brings up the silicone toys and silicone lubes question.

Silicone lubes are generally not recommended for silicone toys. There is a concern that the silicones in the lube will bond to the surface of the silicone on the toy, resulting in a gummy and generally yucky coating on the toy. This was taken as gospel until several companies (headed by Tantus) checked it out and determined that many high-quality silicone toys work OK with high-quality silicone lubes. With this in mind, I tested two of my toys (Tantus and Fun Factory dildos) with the System JO Anal Silicone lube. Neither toy sustained permanent damage. The Tantus dildo developed a “welt” where the lubricant was applied, but this went away after a day. The Fun Factory toy did not show any reaction at all. I did notice that the silicone lube just didn’t seem to be as slick on a silicone toy as it was on a glass toy, though – indeed, I found myself going back to Probe Thick and Rich in the middle of a session with my Tiger. If you want to use System JO Anal on silicone toys, you’re best off using a condom. In any event, it is strongly recommended that no silicone lubes be used with the silicone “real-feel” materials such as Vixen VixSkin and Tantus O2, as these are more likely to bond to the lube.

System JO Silicone Anal had no problem on glass toys, evenly lubricating my tested glass plug (Doc Johnson Sexy Spades Large) for both insertion and removal several hours later. It also worked very well on skin, although it isn't quite thick enough for a good fisting lube.

The bugaboo of silicone lubes is cleanup. I had difficulty removing the lube from the Fun Factory Tiger that I used as a test dildo. Knowing the reputation of silicone lubes for messing up cloth, I was extremely careful to not get any on clothes or bedding, so I can’t speak on removing silicone from fabrics. Full-strength dishwashing liquid repeated several times worked OK on the silicone toy, and wiping off the glass toys thoroughly with a paper towel before washing helped cleanup immensely. Rubbing with a towel also helps remove the lube from skin, as silicone lubes do like to stick around and give the “lubed buns” feeling. Washing with full-strength dishwashing liquid or shampoo after wiping with a paper towel seems to be the best cleanup option.

In conclusion System JO Silicone Anal lube is pretty good. It hasn't become my first lube choice because of its difficulty with cleanup, slightly runnier consistency, and my lingering unease about using it on silicone toys, but I'm glad I have some.

7 out of 10 stars.

My buisiness relationships...

I haven't had much time to write anything really interesting recently (but that should change soon...), so I thought I'd clarify my business relationships that concern Bottomtalk, especially since there are now more links up on the site to manufacturers and retailers.

I do not get paid for anything in money, period. I admit I've thought about it, but it seemed to be a bit too commercial. I don't do this to make money, and I'd rather retain my feeling of impartiality. There aren't any kickbacks from manufacturers for reviews, links, or people who buy something after clicking through a link from Bottomtalk. I do accept free or discounted products for review, but there is no agreement for a good review. Most of my contributed products come from the Edenfantasys review program (OK, all), but I'm definitely open to other offers. The links on the side are in alphabetic order, as are the blog links on the bottom.

Most of the Bottomtalk reviews are good. This is generally for two reasons: firstly, I tend to choose products that I like when I buy them, and secondly some of the reviews are of products that I've already reviewed for Edenfantasys. Since it's much more fun to re-test and write a second review of products that I like, I tend to choose products that I know I like.

Safe and convienient shower-mounted douche/enema

AveryDragon did an excellent review of a good looking product - the Streem Master Anal Douche system. It's a shower mounted anal douche/enema setup, but it uses a collection reservoir that makes it easy to install. It's also safer, since the pressure is limited to what gravity can produce, and the water in the funnel reservoir helps to buffer any changes in water pressure that might happen from someone turning on a tap/toilet/washer somewhere else in the house.

This is the first such system that I've seen, and the first shower-mounted system I'd feel comfortable using.

One note - in light of recent research into bacterial growth in showerheads you might want to run the shower for a few seconds before hanging up the StreemMaster to clear out anything that might be calling your showerhead home.

Read the full review (and see his demonstration video (not pornographic)) on his blog at http://averydragon.blogspot.com/2009/08/time-to-clean-up-captain.html

Pleasurists Review list

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Pleasurists is a round-up of the adult product and sex toy reviews that came out in the last seven days from bloggers all around the sex blogosphere. Did you miss Pleasurists #46? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists #48? Submit it here before Sunday September 27th at 11:59pm PDT. Please re-post this list on your own blog if listed.

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Scarlet Lotus St. Syr

On to the reviews…

Vibrators

• Hitachi Magic Wand by namelesschaos


• Treeze Wave by Carrie Ann


• Sinnflut Benjamin Bond by Carrie Ann


• Epona by ScottA


• Papaya Toys Rainbow by Toygirl


• Je Joue SaSi by Amber from Scarlet’s Letter


• Doc Johnson Wish-Bone by Lexi B.


• Fun Factory Patchy Paul by Femme Mystique


• Petite Couture Silhouette by Femme Mystique


• White Nova Bottle Rocket by Carnivalesq


• Trinity 10-Speed Vibrating Egg by Domina Doll


• Water Dancer by Arron Leone

Dildos

• Tantus Alumina Motion by Beautiful Dreamer


• Leo by Carrie Ann


• Pink Bent Graduate by Carrie Ann


• Thrust by HotMoviesForHer Sex Toy Crew


• Njoy Fun Wand by Undressed Reviews


• Leo by Carnivalesq


• Jackhammer Jesus by Domina Doll


• Timber Wolf by Domina Doll

Anal Toys

• Cody by AveryDragon


• Nobessence Romp by Beautiful Dreamer

Toys for Cocks

• Fun Factory Loverings by Melen’s Rayne

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

• Intimate Organics Hydra by The Duchess


• Intimate Organics Hydra by Adriana


• Swede Fruity Massage Oil by Carrie Ann


• Sliquid Sassy by Saraid

BDSM/Fetish

• Vampire Gloves by Red


• Strict Leather Suede Flogger by Beautiful Dreamer


• Zeus Electrosex Power Box by Red


• Japanese Drip Candles by Sommer Marsden


• Rainbow Nights Paddle by Melen’s Rayne


• Spartacus Black and Blue Strap Whip by Melen’s Rayne


• Sportsheets Impressions Paddle “Slut” by Melen’s Rayne


• Tantric Satin Ties Wrist Cuffs by Femme Mystique


• Pipedream Nipple Clamps by Melen’s Rayne

Adult Books

• Female Ejaculation and the G-spot by Adriana


• Tristan Taormino’s Opening Up by Red

Adult Movies/Porn

• Drill Baby Drill by The Porn Librarian


• Dark Angels 2 by FrzKey


• Autopilot Volume 1 – Dana Dearmond by The Porn Librarian


• Crash Pad Series – Episode 22: Brett & Ian by J.D. Bauchery


• Strip Bowling by J.D. Bauchery

Sex Furniture

• Liberator Cube by Red


• Fetish Pleasure Pad by Undressed Reviews

Miscellaneous

• Babeland Toy Cleaner by Melen’s Rayne


• Vegan Commando Harness by Femme Mystique