Fetish Fantasy Series Velvet Lover’s Paddle
Pipedreams

As so many of us know, love hurts. Sometimes a little; sometimes a lot. Therefore, it’s only appropriate that this sentimental implement of discipline be not only lightly flocked in romance red – but decorated with a heart that can truly leave its mark.

But only if you practice tough love with it, of course.

This “slapper” style paddle is constructed of light suede and makes a lovely snap when it strikes… whatever flattish surface it strikes. A soft to moderate stroke will liven the nerve endings and excite the capillaries without frightening the receiver away from the experience, while a strong and solid stroke will definitely capture attention and potentially leave a heart-shaped welt or bruise to admire later.

An easily manageable 7-inch by 3-inch striking surface and 5-inch grip means that over the knee and other easy-access, close-proximity positions will benefit most from the paddle’s message of stern and decisive love.

Whether it’s just a little slap-and-tickle or a vigorous ass-beating, the Velvet Lover’s Paddle is worth having in one’s kinky toy chest.

– Exclusive review for Pipedreams.com, by Darklady –

Fetish Fantasy Series Lover’s Bondage Kit
Pipedreams
Available now at Sextoy.com

Let’s face it, most of us have either had sex in a shower, tried to have sex in a shower, or thought about having sex in a shower. It is for this demographic (aka “pretty much everybody”) that these positioning handles are designed.

Hopefully, it’s not a shock to anyone that sex in a shower can be challenging once the warm water and hot blood get moving. Unless you’re fucking in an ADA compliant space, chances are good there will be at least a few unintended slips and slides during position changes and particularly active moments.

Even the most sure-footed sexual mountain shower goats among us occasionally find that petty nuisances like gravity, velocity, trajectory, leverage, height/weight differences, arm strength, and the like can make acting out the full Kama Sutra complex.

Fortunately, these two delightfully packaged and presented Perfect Position Handles are here to save the lay.

Light-weight and perfect for both in-home and travel use, these impressively powerful suction attachment handles will stick to nearly any flat surface, which is good news for everyone – including those of us with appropriate bath tubs and floors, but not walls or glass doors.

Included with the Perfect Position Handles is a tube of silicone “shower gel,” which is translated as “personal lubricant” on the other side of the tube. While silicone lube is wonderful in water, remember that using it with silicone toys is on the Don’t Do This At Home or Anywhere Else list. Unless you’re into expensive toys melting in the shower, of course, in which case, carry on.

If you melt your toys by accident, there’s always the free satin “love mask” to help you eroticize the experience.

– Exclusive review for Pipedreams.com, by Darklady–

Fetish Fantasy Series Lover’s Bondage Kit
Pipedreams
Available now at Sextoy.com

Who says that bondage can’t be romantic? Only bitter old men and women who can’t find anyone to play bondage games with, that’s who!

For the rest of us, Pipedreams has created a sweetly kinky bondage kit perfect for letting that special someone know that you want to keep them close. Or at least under control.

Inside yet another example of beautiful and functional Fetish Fantasy Series’ packaging is a wickedly whimsical collection of kinky implements. Stored inside their own plastic pockets is a red, black, and white assortment of tough love toys – heavy on the love, but not devoid of toughness.

Whether you’re taking a break from badass whips and leather or just really prefer something softer and more visually accessible, the fully functional contents of this storage appropriate box should hit the spot. So to speak.

Sprinkle the silk rose petals around your room, play area, or lover to help set the ambiance and then explore the intimacies that exist in sweet power exchange.

The adjustable wrist and ankle cuffs hold as well as scarier-looking restraints, but use Velcro to stay secure and are butter soft to the touch. Further combining form with function is a set of slim attachment rings shaped like hearts. Awwww. Now, if that ain’t romantic, what is?

How about slipping the accompanying red satin blindfold over your sweetie’s eyes before positioning him or her on a red flocked inflatable heart-shaped pillow? In addition to being comfortable for them, you’ll have a better view of their fanny while swatting it playfully with the two-sided heart-shaped paddle. One side of the paddle is red leather, while the other includes a fake fur, heart-shaped insert.

The finishing touch, naturally, is a petite bottle of cherry flavored warming massage oil. Not that a certain bottom will need more warming, of course.

Although it is possible to blow the position pillow up using your own lung power, a hand pump of some sort will see results much more quickly and without the same level of exhaustion. Pipedreams offers an appropriate pump for sale separately, as well as being part of other Fetish Fantasy Series kits.

– Exclusive review for Pipedreams.com, by Darklady–

Fetish Fantasy Series Inflatable Bondage Ball
Pipedreams
Available now at Sextoy.com

While “bondage” ball is a bit of a stretch, this body-friendly inflatable sphere has plenty of sexy potential when gripped by the right hands.

Attractively packaged in a sturdy, easy-to-open box illustrated with six position suggestion photos – none of which involve bondage – the big black sex ball can handle up to 300-pounds of lovin’ and comes with a soft fabric blindfold, a patching kit, and an incredibly useful hand pump.

What presumably makes this inflatable ball a bondage device is the rather delightful existence of two “E-Z Grip Luv Handles.” Usually bondage conjures up images of, I dunno, people who are in some way bound and thus immobilized. That’s not the case with this confection, although one can certainly use the handles as attachment points for all manner of nefarious fornication and frolicking. Nervous beginners will find the ability to simply let go of the handles reassuring.

Two of the most appealing aspects of this piece of sex furniture are its portability and storability. Whether you decide to keep the box or dispose of it, once deflated by releasing and pinching the air seal valve, the ball and its all-important pump can easily be stashed in a dresser drawer, a suitcase, a plastic shopping bag, or pretty much anywhere that doesn’t have a lot of heat or direct sunlight.

Although individual body-to-ball configurations will clearly vary, most people will find it easy to rest against a slightly-less-than-fully inflated ball. Whether facing your partner or the inflatable sex support, once you’ve grabbed onto the handles at your sides, you’ll be securely in place.

Remember: the combined weight of both partners pressed against the ball, plus any additional pressure through impact, should be taken into serious consideration when determining what activity to indulge in.

And for those who wonder, the box back assures that the Fetish Fantasy Series Inflatable Bondage Ball is “Not to be used as a floatation device.”

– Exclusive review for Pipedreams.com, by Darklady–

Solar Bullet
California Exotic Novelties
(A Darklady Favorite!)
Available now at Sextoy.com
Available now at Vibrator.com

With “green technology” finally getting the attention it has long deserved, it’s comforting to know that the California Exotic Solar Bullet exists.

Although probably manufactured in the traditional manner, this light-weight bullet vibe comes packaged in a pleasantly earth-tone, recyclable paper box. Adding to the credibility of its “eco-friendly” claim is the fact that this quiet but impressively strong bullet vibe doesn’t need a battery, because it’s solar powered.

What this means for Gaia-loving masturbators is guilt-free play not merely within the safety of their own homes, but anywhere!

Sure, you can haul a sack of batteries into the woods or along a secluded hiking trail, but if you’d rather not carry the weight or have to worry about disposal, there’s nothing like harnessing the pleasure potential of ole Sol.

Bearing a passing resemblance to an iPod or a garage door opener, the unobtrusive black or silver solar cell recharger that powers the matching, oblong buzzball has a tiny blue LED light to let the user know when it’s ready to rumble.

Vibration lovers with minimal sun exposure or a housebound status need not fear the dark, because this easily concealable stimulator can also draw energy from indoor light sources.

-– Exclusive review for CalExotics.com, by Darklady -–