In the process of revamping things again! Sorry! Will all be fixed tomorrow! Gotta go!

Ok, I’m really ticked. When I saw the free sample of Astroglide Natural, I thought, “Finally a paraben-free lube from Astroglide! I gotta sign up for a free sample!”. Boy, was I ever wrong… –_-
Here’s what the package says:

Astroglide Natural combines all natural plant extracts to create that same long-lasting, never sticky, Second Only to Nature® feeling that you’ve come to expect from Astroglide products.
Naturally Free From:

• glycerin
• flavoring
• fragrance
• alcohol
• hormones

But not parabens!

Astroglide Natural full ingredient list:
purified water, xylitol (which is a sugar alternative  that’s good for your teeth O.o weird thing to put in a lube…) aloe barbadensis leaf juice (Which has gooey juice similar to my own natural juices. I have an aloe and cutting it always proves to be messy.), potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, pectin (used to make jellies ^_^ mmm), chamomilla recutita (matricarcia) flower extract, hydroxyethylcellulose, METHYLPARABEN

Products described as “natural” should not contain parabens! I can’t use this stuff! Aside from parabens being linked to things such as breast cancer, my body reacts very badly to parabens. Really nasty tummy problems.

I’ve emailed them and am waiting for a response.


If you’d like to contact them yourself:

Call: 1-800-848-5900

E-mail:customer.service@biofilm.com

If you like Astroglide, and would like to have a lubricant from them that is glycerin and paraben free, here you go:

Alright, free samples are always fun. This one was a little packet of KY’s new Intrigue personal lubricant. First off, this lube is designed to enhance female pleasure. That doesn’t mean I’m not going to see if it works on my hubby too, though. ~_^

My experience: I pretty much used quite a bit on the hubby to see how he’d react, but I did get some on me as well before the fun began. I have to admit, I didn’t even notice it during sex. I got curious after and decided to give it another try. Well, I rubbed some of it into my clit again like the instructions said and waited... It slowly built up to a nice tingle. I’ve had better, though.

Hubby’s experience: I covered my hand with the Intrigue lube and slathered it on his head and a little down his shaft. After a little bit of massaging it in, I asked if he could feel anything. Only a little.

Pros: at least there’s a little tingle and it’s free of parabens

Cons: not the best that either of us have had, builds up slowly

Summary: Really, I expected more. 2/5 for the KY Intrigue lube. If you ask me, you’re better off with Sliquid Organics Stimulating O Gel.

I have to say, this is one of the more interesting products I've seen from Babeland. Yeah...definitely didn't expect this one... O.o

What is it, you say? Well, it's a P style!

What's a P style? O.o

A P style is a new "STP" (stand to pee) device made of nonporous hard plastic that is easy to clean, completely reusable, and long-lasting. Ladies (and trans men), what is the biggest inconvenience when you are backpacking, camping, and hiking? You're gonna have to find a rather large tree or bush to hide behind so you can pull down your pants to answer the call of mother nature. That means a chance of a peeping Tom getting a gander at your goods. Creepy...O.o (I'm really using alot of those faces in the post, huh? Anyway...) If you use the P style, you don't even have to pull down your pants! It can be used through an open zipper with the user fully clothed, and the back edge can be used in place of toilet paper.

Aside from keeping creeps from staring at your naked butt while you pee outdoors, the P style is also suitable for outdoor work, travel, folks with physical restrictions, female-to-male transsexuals, people who’ve had surgery that interferes with their ability to pee standing up, men with hypospadias… basically, anyone who wants to pee standing up, but whose anatomy or circumstance has kept them from doing so.

Now, since I'm a sissy city girl and would never go camping, I don't think I'll be worrying about getting a P style. But, if I were to go camping or something, I'd definitely be sure to get one. I don't want someone staring at my naked behind while I take care of business. O.o Eww...

The P style is definitely an interesting idea, and I'll keep it in mind if I ever get dragged along on a camping trip. There are other uses for it, though. So I'm sure someone will look at this and say, "That's just what I've been looking for!". If that's the case, the P style comes in 5 different colors.

In the process of revamping my blog. Please pardon my mess! Everything should be fixed by Friday night!

This morning, I was completely freaking out because the next Ambassador assignment included a pornographic dvd. As my avid readers know, I absolutely loathe busty bimbos on my packaging because of a porn incident that almost ruined my marriage. When I found out my next assignment would include a dvd, I almost had a panic attack. O.O *oh, waitaminute, let me pop my eyes back in and pick my heart up off my lap* I wrote the head of the program two emails, each equally panicky.

I got an email about 2 hours after stating that it was 100% alright and that I don't have to deal with it. Thank God. He completely understood and asked about other things just to make sure what my preferences and needs are. At first, I thought I would be sent the dvd anyway and told to give it to someone else. At least, that's what the information on the intro to the program said (hence my panicking). But I can't deal with seeing porn and I can't deal with giving it away. I'm a Christian nympho and porn is just wrong. I refuse to let it go anywhere but in the trash. The head of the program completely understood and isn't sending it. He's such a sweetheart for understanding all of this and I can't thank him enough. I figured, at the least, I could post this so more people might check out Good Vibrations.

I would definitely recommend Good Vibrations' Ambassador program, and I highly recommend Good Vibrations because of their wonderful support. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!

If you haven't heard of the SaSi vibe, let me clue you in. SaSi is one of the Babeland Allstars. Yes, it does look much like the Better Than Chocolate (review here) and they are both very customizable. The SaSi is capable of producing a number of different experiences with the numerous settings. It also comes in a very sophisticated box suitable for gift giving. Just like one of those fancy ring boxes. ^-^

The SaSi is for those who love foreplay and oral. There's a little smooth, rounded massage head that undulates underneath a thin, silky cover, creating a soft kneading sensation and can be completely customized (and even programmed) by adjusting movement type, speed, and vibration. My suggestion, get that little nub lubed up before you try it out on yourself. Since the SaSi is supposed to imitate oral, getting it wet should make it feel just like your lover's tongue.

And to make things even better, it's rechargeable!  Definitely a plus for the eco-conscious consumer. The SaSi has a waterproof silicone cover, comes in three colors (black, pink, and plum) and is small enough to travel anywhere. Be careful taking it on a plane trip though. I've heard they have new regulations that make them go through some kind of screening to make sure your sex toys are clean. How embarrasing... -_-; I'll have to keep that in mind for our family vacation/second honeymoon next year. My hubby's family was going to have this family reunion thing + honeymoon for his brother. Well, the fiance split and we haven't heard from her since. (Good for her! He's a total jerk!) So me and the hubby are hijacking the honeymoon for ourselves. ^_^

Babeland has provided lots of great information on SaSi, including instructions on how to use SaSi, a photo gallery, a guest review, and even this little video below. After looking it over, I'm thinking maybe I'll have to slip a couple hints to the hubby for my birthday or Christmas. ^_^

Here's the video, followed by some instructional diagrams!

Although I'd like to say who this ignorant company is, I refuse to give them any publicity.

If you'd like to complain to them too, here's the email: linkers@fetishbomb.info

Here is what JimmyJane had to say about their Afterglow Candle containing diethyl phthalate. Comments from myself are written in green.

Hi True Pleasures,

We apologize for the delayed response.

We agree with you that it is preferable to have zero DEP in our candles, and we are very close to achieving this goal.

In the research that we originally did while developing our candles in 2004, we determined that DEP was a safe and effective ingredient for use as a fixative to help blend our fragrances into our solid massage oil blend. Since then, no new information about DEP has come to our attention. Last year, due to consumer sensitivity about phthalates in our industry on the whole, we began the process of systematically phasing them out.

DEP is not safe. It can cause dizziness when inhaled and can cause skin irritation. Diethyl phthalates may also pose an environmental threat if allowed to enter water systems.

DEP is very common in fragrances, and is not the same as the phthalates in the plastics that are rightfully banned by many organizations and countries globally. (For instance, the EU has bans on DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP and DNOP.) Please note that none of our vibrators or plastics contain phthalates.

It may not be the same types of phthalates in plastics, but if it poses even the smallest threat to my health, I'm avoiding it.

DEP has been deemed safe by

– European Union (EU)

– FDA

– Cosmetics Ingredients Review

– Personal Care Council (Specifically for Baby Products, which typically have more stringent requirements than those for adults)

– Scientific Committee on Consumer Products

– Additional review from some of our other partners, such as Whole Foods, has also given us a green light. (As a metric, they ban dimethicone, which is the fundamental basis of a majority of the lubricants on the market.)

We voluntarily provide a detailed list of all ingredients in our candles within the US. US labeling regulations allow all fragrance ingredients (including DEP) to be summarized simply as, “Fragrance”. You will find this on the majority of cosmetic products in the beauty, personal care and sex positive industries. We believe in transparency and are glad that retailers like Babeland and Whole Foods are continually stepping up their own roles in advocating for consumer safety – this has been central to our values as a company from day one.

To eliminate DEP from our candles, we began by reformulating our natural wax blend, a 9 month process that was completed this June. Next, the work currently underway will enable us to use phthalate-free fixatives to eliminate the DEP entirely. We’re almost done with this process. Presently there is –

– None in Milk Chocolate or Black Currant, our most recent fragrances

– Almost none in Bourbon (less than 4 hundredths of a percent) and Dark Vanilla (less than 3 hundredths of a percent)

– Trace amounts in Cucumber Water (4 tenths of a percent), Fig Leaf (8 tenths of a percent) and Pink Lotus (4 tenths of a percent)

We will continue rolling out DEP-free fragrances in our candles with each successive production run.

We appreciate and believe in consumers like you who can objectively review a product. We hope this information has been found helpful, please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns.

If you'd like to see where I've been getting my info about diethyl phthalates, you can check out these links. I'll also be sending them in to JimmyJane since they think diethyl phthalates are safe. I could list quite a few, but these will give you the general idea.

• Diethyl Phthalate
• ScienceLab (PDF)
• Chemical Profile

P.S. The Chemical Profile lists diethyl phthalate as a suspected: endrocrine toxicant, gastrointestinal or liver toxicant, nuerotoxicant, reproductive toxicant, respiratory toxicant, and skin or sense organ toxicant. Although these suspicions haven't been proven, I'm not going to take my chances.

Well, I've got good news and bad news.

First, the good news: The afterglow candle comes with a brush to spread the massage oil, a generous box of matches, and a 5 oz candle that smells of the fresh scent of cucumbers. ^_^

The Bad news: It contains phthalates. -_-; Phthalates can act as artificial hormones inside the body and cause various cancers and illnesses. They’re usually found in toys since they’re used most often to soften plastics. Let’s look at the full ingredient list, shall we? (The ingredient list can be found in the manual that is located in the box containing the candle. The ingredient list is also on the bottom of the box the afterglow candle comes in)

Ingredients: soybean oil, shea butter, palmarosa oil, jojoba, aloe vera, vitamin E, 2, 6 nonadien-I-ol trans cis, adoxal, benzyl salicylate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, citronellol 950, cyclamen aldehyde, diethyl phthalate, galaxolide 50 DEP, geraniol, hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, hydroxycitronellal, isopropyl myristate, lilial, melon artificial, methyl octine carbonate, phenyl ethyl alcohol, styrallyl acetate, tonalid, viridine

Pretty much all of the scents have diethyl phthalate: pink lotus, bourbon, fig leaf, cucumber water, and dark vanilla.

The only scent you’ll be safe with is black currant.

I've been speaking with Babeland on the matter and they have a team of their experts consulting JimmyJane (I've also sent an email to them)on the matter. Babeland has assured me that I will not have to review the Afterglow candle and that they will get to the bottom of this. I'm just wondering what to do with the thing now. I don't want to chuck it into our ever-growing landfills. And I'm not going to burn it and breathe in the diethyl phthalate. I could offer it as a contest prize, but I wouldn't feel right giving away something that is potentially harmful to your health. I'm a bit conflicted as to how to dispose of it properly.

I'll let everyone know the details and what the resolution turns out to be. It's been 6 days since I've contacted JimmyJane and I still haven't gotten any response. You'd think since it's their product, they would care more about an unhappy customer concerned with her health and the health of others. The thing that really irks me is that the candle says it's "natural". Not with diethyl phthalate it ain't. JimmyJane aside, I'm glad to have Babeland on my side. They actually care and respond to me in a timely manor, unlike some companies (Shame, shame, JimmyJane. I hope you're not just trying to cover this up.)

Here is some info on diethyl phthalate:

If you are exposed to a hazardous chemical such as diethyl phthalate, several factors will determine whether harmful health effects will occur and what the type and severity of those health effects will be. These factors include the dose (how much), the duration (how long), the route or pathway by which you are exposed (breathing, eating, drinking, or skin contact), the other chemicals to which you are exposed, and your individual characteristics such as age, sex, nutritional status, family traits, life-style, and state of health.

>What is diethyl phthlate?

Diethyl phthalate is a man-made colorless liquid with a slight aromatic odor and a bitter, disagreeable taste. Trade names include neantine, peilatinol A, and solvanol. Diethyl phthalate is manufactured for many uses. It is commonly used to make plastics more flexible. Because diethyl phthalate is not a part of the chain of chemicals (polymers) which makes up the plastics, it can be released fairly easily from these products. These plastics are found in products such as toothbrushes, automobile parts, tools, toys, and food packaging. Diethyl phthalate is also used in cosmetics, insecticides, and aspirin.


Diethyl phthalate has caused death in animals given very high doses by mouth, but brief oral exposures to lower doses caused no harmful effects. One effect found in animals that ate high doses of diethyl phthalate for long periods of time was a decrease in weight gain. This effect may have occurred because they ate less food, or because they excreted more of the food they ate. The livers and kidneys of these animals were larger than normal, but not from any harmful effect. Other studies noted the presence of an extra rib in rat fetuses whose mothers were given very high dietary levels of diethyl phthalate, but this effect is not considered harmful by all scientists.


Well, thanks for reading. I hope I helped someone. If you had your heart set on this, don’t worry. Babeland has lots of other great products to choose from. And I know I’ve mentioned this in a lot of posts, but I love their massage bars ^_^ (which are now massage cubes). They smell great and they last a really long time. All you need is a little bit. Granted, there’s no cucumber one, but I bet you can find a scent you like just as much or better. Plus, they’re cheaper. ~_^

Yes, Tantus has come out with a dildo inspired by the Twilight series! Just in time for Halloween!

Seems a bit strange to me, but different strokes for different folks (no pun intended). Plus, strange is fun. I love toys that go beyond what's normal.

It's deathly pale (and sparkly O.o) and it can retain hot or cold temperatures. The website says to toss it in the fridge for that authentic vampire experience.

How can it be authentic if it sparkles? Real vamps don't sparkle. *^_^* At least, that's what the t-shirts tell me. It's supposed to be reminiscent of the soft glow of the moon. I've never read Twilight, but I just found a quote that apparently Edward sparkled and glittered in the sun. So, there you go. That's the reason the Vamp dildo is sparkly.

Tantus has been nice enough to donate the Vamp to my blog, so look for my review soon! In the meantime, please enjoy this video from Tantus with spooky music and a cute little spider. I love Halloween. ^-^

Yes, the consumer electronics company Philips has announced that they have begun producing sex toys. Imagine my surprise that the company that makes my husband's electric shaver might end up being the source of our next sex toy!

Philips makes a wide variety of electronics including electric toothbrushes. Maybe that's where they got the idea for vibrators. Well, I decided to check out what they have. Their line of "relationship care" products includes three items at the moment.

The first is a warm sensual massager with 5 functions. Apparently, it pre-warms to a comfortable body temperature. The charger has a little button to pre-warm it. And for some reason, I find this rather funny. I can't explain it. I just do.

Next up are the dual sensual massagers designed for stimulation of each partner's erogenous zones. I'll have to admit that I'm really not sure on exactly how to use them. The site doesn't go into much detail.

Last, we have the warm sensual massager with three candle lights. You don't really need to pay extra on this. Electronic candle lights are super cheap. Go to your local Dollar General, Dollar Tree, whatever and go to the candle section. You'll find them there and some cheap holders too. Granted these may look a bit fancier, but there really won't be much difference.

So, have I tried any? Not yet. Will I try any? Maybe, maybe not. If it comes up for review from one of my companies, I guess I will. Just thought I’d let everyone know about it.

I know what you’re thinking, “There’s something better than chocolate!?!”. Yes, there is. ^-^ Babeland has just launched their luxury vibe from Nomi Tang called Better Than Chocolate. And first of all, for a luxury vibe, I’m surprised it’s under $100. I mean, I’ve seen a lot of luxury vibes and they usually aren’t nearly this affordable. Most of them I’ve seen are around $100 or more.

Getting the Better Than Chocolate is like opening a present. ^_^ It comes in it’s own cute little gift box that reminds me of one of those nice gift boxes that expensive jewelry comes in. Personally, I think Better Than Chocolate would make a great Christmas, b-day, anniversary, etc present.

So, how does it work?

Shape: Yes, it’s a bit different than your average vibrator. Better Than Chocolate has been specially designed to fit your vagina just right. The top has been molded so that your fingers can rest comfortably while you play.

Batteries: You’ll need two AAs (not included). Simply twist the end cap to the left and take it off. Close the compartment by twisting the cap to the right until it locks in place. If this is a bit tricky, take a look at the video later in the post to see how to do it. It’s in Japanese, but it might help just to be able to see someone doing it.

On/Off: To turn Better Than Chocolate on, you’ll need to press a small button at the end that looks much like the power button on your computer. It’s at the end furthest from the touch sensor.

Adjusting the Vibrations: When you open the box, you’ll see a sticker attached to the sensor that shows you which way to stroke it in order to decrease or increase the intensity. Slide your finger toward you to decrease, or away from you to decrease. You can change the pattern modes by placing your finger over the Nomi Tang icon for 2 seconds.

(If you’re having trouble adjusting the vibrations, it’s most likely that you’re not stroking the sensor bar properly. Glide your finger over the whole bar in one long stroke. Small strokes aren’t registered as well. It’s just like when you’re playing solo without a vibe, making long strokes over your opening to your clit. If your partner likes watching you masturbate, but you feel a little awkward, using the Better Than Chocolate is a great way to get more comfortable with that. Take it from a girl who knows. ~_^ A little over two years together and I still feel a bit embarrassed playing with myself in front of my hubby. This way he gets to watch the action and I don’t feel so self-conscious.)

Locking in the Best Vibe: Once you’ve customized the vibrations just right, you can lock them in by placing your finger over the little lock for 2 seconds, and 2 seconds again to unlock. You’ll know it’s locked because the Nomi Tang icon will flash red instead of blue.

~Under Water~: Better Than Chocolate can be fully immersed in water up to 1 meter deep. It will lock automatically at its current speed and pattern when the touch sensor is covered with water. To unlock it, you’ll need to dry off the sensor. If you dry it off and the vibe is still locked, don’t panic. You just didn’t get it dry enough. Try it again, and it’ll be fine. Promise. ^_^ (Yeah, I didn’t dry mine off properly the first time.)

Vibe Modes: Better Than Chocolate has two pattern modes and one constant vibe mode, but the possibilities are endless! Use the sensor bar to increase or decrease the intensity. On the pattern modes, it seems to increase or decrease the speeds of the patterns. So, basically, you can go from a gentle tapping to an out-of-this-world pulsing.

Couples Play: Yes, this also makes a good couples toy. Set the vibe on low and lock it for a sensual snuggle. You can also use it during penetration to stimulate your clit. Depending on what setting it’s on, your man will be able to feel the vibes too. If he likes special attention paid to his balls, Better Than Chocolate’s shape somewhat cradles them. My hubby likes positions where he can rub his balls against my feet, so having the Better Than Chocolate helps give him the stimulation he wants and the variety in positions that I crave.

Lube: Don’t need any. Better Than Chocolate is intended for external use.

Material: Elastomer. No phthalates here. ^_^

Packaging: Very elegant. Better Than Chocolate comes in a nice gift box, seated in white velvet. Lift the velvet holder and you’ll find a white velvet pouch to store your vibe in and a manual.

Noise Level:The lowest setting is very quiet. The higher the vibe level, the higher the noise level. But common sense should tell you that. It’s not that loud, though.

Vibration Level:Great variety in vibration levels. There are so many ways to change it up. You don’t have to worry about it being too soft or too intense. Unless you want it that way. ~_^

Pros:very easy to control, water-proof and can be submerged, great for solo play or couple play, safe and phthalates-free, great vibes, comes in a cute little gift box, love the name

Cons:Well, for some reason, it makes more sense to me for the intensity to increase if you pull your finger toward you. But pulling your finger toward you decreases the intensity. I’m a bit dyslexic, though. So maybe I’m just backwards. lol Really, there’s no cons.

Summary: 5/5 for Better Than Chocolate. Very nice experience for my first luxury vibe. I really love the touch sensor. It just feels so much more natural than having to twist a dial or push a button. Plus, the nice little gift box it comes in and the white velvet pouch really make it feel like you’re being pampered. And the endless vibe possibilities ain’t bad either. ~_^

FTC Statement: The Better Than Chocolate to True Pleasures for free by Babeland for their Affiliate Review Program. This has not affected the opinions within the review.