Recently, I've had the pleasure of playing with Babeland's newest addition, the remote vibrating thong. I when I said "playing", that's exactly what I meant. I had a lot of fun seeing how far away I could be from it and still set it off. It came before the hubby got home, so I had plenty of time to see what it was made of. Lots of me scurrying in and out of my bedroom to see if it was buzzing or not. ^_^
Across the room? Check!
Outside with the door shut? Check!
All the way at the end of the next room? Check!
Outside with the door shut? Check!
All the way at the end of the next room? Check!
Granted my apartment is rather small, but I'm still impressed with how easily it can be set off no matter where I'm at. There's a slight delay, maybe 2 or 3 seconds, when turning it on or off. I don't really think that it's that big of a deal, though. And it's only 1 speed.As for noise, it's not whisper-quiet. I can hear it, but then again I can hear a pin drop across the room. My ears have always been pretty sensitive. I'd probably be a little iffy on wearing it in public where there's not much noise. Of course, you could just pretend someone is calling you and you had your phone set to vibrate if anyone hears it. That's pretty much how loud it is. Just don't wear it to really quiet places. In other words, don't wear it to a library or something. :p Otherwise, a restaurant where there is some chatter or a nightclub full of music would be a good place to use it.
So, how does the thong fit....well, my tush is too small. lol Seriously, I usually wear a size 4 or 5 in panties. Oh well, I'm not much on lace anyway. They do stretch and fit most people, though. Really, what's important is the remote vibe. You can slip that into any panties you want. Which also means if the thong is dirty, you don't have to wait for it to come out of the wash to use the vibe. Just stick in it another pair of panties. Not many of my panties have that little open slit in the crotch, but I managed to find one of mine that did. There's a slight bulge when the vibe is in the panties, but it's not that noticeable. I just tend to pick over everything. And as for cleaning the vibe, I just wipe it down with rubbing alcohol.
The nice thing is that the remote vibrating thong comes with batteries. Glad it did, too. We've have lots of batteries at home, but not the little stubby one that the remote vibe took. It also comes with a pretty little purple drawstring bag to keep everything together. Definitely something I needed since I tend to lose things. Plus, it makes for a nice little tote if you want to take it on vacation or something. Just slip it all in the bag and pitch that into your suitcase. No need to worry about anything shifting around and losing it amongst the rest of your clothes.Packaging: No problems. It's from the Berman Center Intimate Accessories Collection, so it comes in a purple box with a little stylized figure on it.
Vibration Level:Probably about a 3/5. I'd say it's about a medium speed.
Noise Level: A gentle hum. Like I said, I can hear it, but I've trained my ears to hear everything. Really, it's fairly quiet and suitable for clubbing or a night out.
Pros: Really good distance. I can activate it with the door closed or even on the opposite side of my apartment. No phthalates. Easily cleaned. Comes with a nice little bag to keep things organized. Interchangeable with other panties.
Cons: One speed. Slight delay in activation/deactivation.
Summary: Overall, I supposed I'd give the remote vibrating thong a 3.5/5 rating. I mean, it does have a slight delay and only one setting. Plus, it's a bit noisey. But it's distance is really good and you can put the vibe in any undies you like. Which got me thinking...well, more like plotting...how could I rig it up in my hubby's pants so that he wouldn't know.... Well, I still have figured that one out yet.
FTC Statement: The Remote Vibrating Thong was donated by Babeland for their Affiliate Review Program.
After ten years in hibernation, the Hello Kitty Vibrator is back in action and ready for a good time. Babeland invites you to take this pretty kitty out in the world as part in their“’Round the World” contest. Whether you snap Hello Kitty peaking out of your travel bag, perched in front of the Taj Mahal, or posed with your favorite band is up to you, just keep the photo G-rated so Sanrio doesn’t send our favorite kitsch vibe back to the factory. ~_^HOW TO ENTER:
Take a photo of your Hello Kitty Vibrator out in the world.
Send your photo as an attachment to kitty@babeland.com.
Check back to see your photo on the site! They’ll post a link to all the photos as they collect them. You can check out other photos here.
On September 1, 2009, they’ll choose 3 of the best photos and send the winners a $100 gift card. Meow! =^-^=
And just to make things easy, I've posted my review for the Hello Kitty Vibrator below. Enjoy! ^_^
It comes with a FREE massage bar!
First of all, the background on this massager is really interesting. If you just want the review, then skip down to "Experience".
Background: This all started back in 1997 when Sanrio gave a license to a company called Genyo to make some different Hello Kitty products. They ended up making the Hello Kitty shoulder massager and it was sent to various gift shops and other stores. Initially, the Hello Kitty shoulder massager was sold as a shoulder massager in Japan. That didn't last for long, though.Eventually, people decided to use the massager to massage..well, other areas of their bodies. From there, the Hello Kitty massagers began to pop up in adult movies and were then sold in adult shops. Sales climbed and it eventually became "must have" sex toy all around the world online.
Well, Sanrio found out that the Hello Kitty shoulder massager was being used as a sex toy and was digusted to the point where they immediately contacted Genyo and told them to halt production. Naturally, Genyo was making too much money, and greed kept them from stopping production. In return, Sanrio attempted to revoke Genyo's licensing rights unsuccessfully. Genyo did get what it deserved, though. Eventually they got themselves into tax trouble for some shady dealings (no idea what). Thankfully, Genyo's tax problems gave Sanrio the reason they needed to revoke Genyo's license and remove the massagers from stores. Funny enough, they became collector items because of it and were sold on eBay for over $100 at times.And now, for some reason, even though Sanrio was disgusted with how the massagers were used for unintended purposes and how Genyo made Hello Kitty a sex item, Sanrio decided to start selling the massager in the Japanese online Sanrio store. How strange is that? You'd think that after the massager was sold in adult stores and appeared in adult movies that Sanrio would want to discontinue it for fear that people would associate them with sex toys. Whatever.
Experience: Alright, well....how do I open this bloody thing to get the battery in? No directions..box is in Japanese and I can't even remember how to read hiragana anymore (4 years of Japanese down the tube). Aha! It says 'open'. *Crack!* Oh no...I didn't break it, did I? Nope, and it came with a battery. Cool. This thing is a bit hard to take apart and put together without worrying that you're going to break it. Also, you really have to twist to turn it off and on. To know that the dial is fully off or on, you'll hear a crack when you twist it (also made me worry at first if I broke it).
It works well, though. I get leg cramps fairly often, and the Hello Kitty massager helped a lot. I think I've used it at least three times already just for that. It works well as a shoulder/back massager, too. The nice thing about it is Babeland includes a FREE massage bar with purchase of the Hello Kitty vibrator (That's what Babeland calls it instead of a shoulder massager). The chocolate raspberry one came with mine. If you want to know more about Babeland's massage bars, you can click here: Massage Bar Review. I'm definitely going to think about trying the other scents.Alright, you talked about Sanrio being mad at Genyo for turning their "shoulder massager" into a sex toy, so what about using it as a sex toy?Well, the Hello Kitty Vibe is a lot like the Pocket Rocket, it just has Hello Kitty perched on top of it. The ears and bow are good for clitoral stimulation, but I wouldn't insert anything. That's just me, though. Really, I like it better as just a massager.
Packaging: No problem. Just plastic with kanji and hiragana everywhere. I can't believe most of the Japanese that I learned has just slowly leaked out of my head to the point where I couldn't read the box.
Vibration Level: Pretty good. Not the strongest thing I've had, but about a 4/5.Noise Level: This is definitely not discreet. I mean, you can hear the TV over it, but it's noisy. I would compare it to the noise our microwave makes.
Pros: comes with a battery, easy to clean phthalates-free plastic, cute and could possibly be passed off as just an innocent toy, comes with a FREE massage bar
Cons: A little difficult to turn the dial and open it up, not water-proof, a bit noisy
Summary: 4/5 I'm taking off a little just because it's a bit difficult to turn on and off and it makes that crack noise when you do. That, and it's a bit noisy to use as a sex toy instead of a massager. Otherwise, it's nice for what it was originally designed for; a shoulder massager. If you have any sore muscles, knots, or kinks, this massager will definitely make you feel better. Plus, the added bonus of a FREE massage bar isn't bad either. ^_^Go check out the Hello Kitty Vibe! It comes in pink and lilac in addition to the black one I have. 
Not long ago, Babeland introduced Betty Jo into their store. Upon first glance, it was rather cute. Well, at least I think it's cute with the little bunny head. ^-^ Betty Jo is a nice cockring, but it's a bit difficult to stretch it out. As my regular readers are well aware of, my husband is rather large and we have trouble finding things to fit him sometimes. We got Betty Jo on him, but my fingers got stuck in between him and Betty Jo once we got it shimmied down to the base of his shaft. Oh well. It is a bit clunky, too. Biggest cockring we've put on him so far. 
Once we got Betty Jo on him, we had to pretty much turn the vibes all the way up. There are different levels of vibration, but they go up very gradually. Low feels pretty close to High. The vibes felt good to my hubby, but they weren't quite enough to get me off. You can switch out bullets or you can even switch out the remote. The bullets just plug into a jack in the remote. Betty Jo is definitely better with my 7-mode remote and a different vibe. And because you can switch out the remotes, you have to option to use two remotes at the same time. That way the vibration on his balls can be tailored to him and you can control the vibe on your clit. I like Betty Jo, but the vibes that it comes with are somewhat pathetic to me.So, does it stay in place while you're going at it? Well...if you're careful. Betty Jo takes some practice. Otherwise, the bunny ears will just be jabbing you and the head will move to the side. (The first time with Betty Jo was really uncomfortable. O.o) It's more the nose of the bunny that you want to rub against. I wouldn't reccomend the Betty Jo for a wild romp. If you're taking it nice and slow and staying close to each other, you'll be just fine. And if you position yourself right, you can get a little anal stimulation with the lower bullet.
Packaging: No problem. Has a woman on it but nothing for us self-concious girls to worry about. Here's a pic!Pros: 100% silicone and easy to clean (cleaning instructions are always included with Babeland toys, or you can look on their website here), feels pretty good once you get the hang of it, you can switch out bullets or remotes to create variety
Cons: takes a little while to get used to, vibrations aren't that great and don't vary in speed much, a bit hard to stretch it out
Vibration Level: About medium on each speed. Speeds don't really change.
Noise Level: Not bad. They're not as loud as my other bullet, but they aren't as strong either.
Overall: 4/5 You just have to get used to using it right. Maybe we're a ditzy couple, but it just seems like there's a trick to using it. Well, our romps are usually full-force, so that's probably part of the problem. ~_^ I can't remember many times when we've taken it slow and sensual. And the bullet thing bugs me. You can barely feel any elevation in speed when you turn it up. My suggestion, just use different bullets if you decide to go with Betty Jo.
FTC Statement: The Betty Jo was donated by Babeland for their Affiliate Review Program.
FTC Statement: The Betty Jo was donated by Babeland for their Affiliate Review Program.
Well, my experience with these massage bars came because of the Hello Kitty Vibrator. If you order a Hello Kitty Vibrator, you can get a FREE massage bar. To read my review of the Hello Kitty Vibe, click here: Hello Kitty Vibe Review.Now, I've had experience with massage bars before and this is definitely a nice one. All it takes is a little warmth from your partner's hands and it will melt like butter and leave you as soft as velvet. Doesn't stain either. Remember, a little goes a long way. At least, it does with me. Tiny girl with a tiny back. Use too much and you'll be as slippery as an eel. Or maybe that's what you want. ~_^ It's up to you. Personally, I like to save on my indulgences and make them last, not put on a bunch and have to have my hubby wipe me down with a paper towel after and waste it all. All you need is a little chip of it.
Summary: 5/5 Love it! There are four scents: Passion Fruit, Chocolate Raspberry, Lavender Vanilla, Blackberry Musk. Definitely get yourself one, or get a FREE one with the Hello Kitty Vibe. They are pretty cheap, too! They are only $2.50 each right now.
FTC Statement: The Massage Bar was donated and reviewed as part of Babeland's affiliate program.
FTC Statement: The Massage Bar was donated and reviewed as part of Babeland's affiliate program. 
It comes with a FREE massage bar!
First of all, the background on this massager is really interesting. If you just want the review, then skip down to "Experience".
Background: This all started back in 1997 when Sanrio gave a license to a company called Genyo to make some different Hello Kitty products. They ended up making the Hello Kitty shoulder massager and it was sent to various gift shops and other stores. Initially, the Hello Kitty shoulder massager was sold as a shoulder massager in Japan. That didn't last for long, though.
Eventually, people decided to use the massager to massage..well, other areas of their bodies. From there, the Hello Kitty massagers began to pop up in adult movies and were then sold in adult shops. Sales climbed and it eventually became "must have" sex toy all around the world online.
Well, Sanrio found out that the Hello Kitty shoulder massager was being used as a sex toy and was digusted to the point where they immediately contacted Genyo and told them to halt production. Naturally, Genyo was making too much money, and greed kept them from stopping production. In return, Sanrio attempted to revoke Genyo's licensing rights unsuccessfully. Genyo did get what it deserved, though. Eventually they got themselves into tax trouble for some shady dealings (no idea what). Thankfully, Genyo's tax problems gave Sanrio the reason they needed to revoke Genyo's license and remove the massagers from stores. Funny enough, they became collector items because of it and were sold on eBay for over $100 at times.
And now, for some reason, even though Sanrio was disgusted with how the massagers were used for unintended purposes and how Genyo made Hello Kitty a sex item, Sanrio decided to start selling the massager in the Japanese online Sanrio store. How strange is that? You'd think that after the massager was sold in adult stores and appeared in adult movies that Sanrio would want to discontinue it for fear that people would associate them with sex toys. Whatever.
Experience: Alright, well....how do I open this bloody thing to get the battery in? No directions..box is in Japanese and I can't even remember how to read hiragana anymore (4 years of Japanese down the tube). Aha! It says 'open'. *Crack!* Oh no...I didn't break it, did I? Nope, and it came with a battery. Cool.
This thing is a bit hard to take apart and put together without worrying that you're going to break it. Also, you really have to twist to turn it off and on. To know that the dial is fully off or on, you'll hear a crack when you twist it (also made me worry at first if I broke it).
It works well, though. I get leg cramps fairly often, and the Hello Kitty massager helped a lot. I think I've used it at least three times already just for that. It works well as a shoulder/back massager, too. The nice thing about it is Babeland includes a FREE massage bar with purchase of the Hello Kitty vibrator (That's what Babeland calls it instead of a shoulder massager). The chocolate raspberry one came with mine. If you want to know more about Babeland's massage bars, you can click here: Massage Bar Review. I'm definitely going to think about trying the other scents.Alright, you talked about Sanrio being mad at Genyo for turning their "shoulder massager" into a sex toy, so what about using it as a sex toy?
Well, the Hello Kitty Vibe is a lot like the Pocket Rocket, it just has Hello Kitty perched on top of it. The ears and bow are good for clitoral stimulation, but I wouldn't insert anything. That's just me, though. Really, I like it better as just a massager.
Packaging: No problem. Just plastic with kanji and hiragana everywhere. I can't believe most of the Japanese that I learned has just slowly leaked out of my head to the point where I couldn't read the box.
Vibration Level: Pretty good. Not the strongest thing I've had, but about a 4/5.
Noise Level: This is definitely not discreet. I mean, you can hear the TV over it, but it's noisy. I would compare it to the noise our microwave makes.
Pros: comes with a battery, easy to clean phthalates-free plastic, cute and could possibly be passed off as just an innocent toy, comes with a FREE massage bar
Cons: A little difficult to turn the dial and open it up, not water-proof, a bit noisy
Summary: 4/5 I'm taking off a little just because it's a bit difficult to turn on and off and it makes that crack noise when you do. That, and it's a bit noisy to use as a sex toy instead of a massager. Otherwise, it's nice for what it was originally designed for; a shoulder massager. If you have any sore muscles, knots, or kinks, this massager will definitely make you feel better. Plus, the added bonus of a FREE massage bar isn't bad either. ^_^
Go check out the Hello Kitty Vibe! It comes in pink and lilac in addition to the black one I have.
FTC Statement: The Hello Kitty Vibe was donated and reviewed as part of Babeland's affiliate program. 
