We here at Sextoys.com have decided to do men and women a favor and have added a Gifts For Women category!  We have rounded up some of our most gift-able goods with a variety of price points for your shopping pleasure.  Whether it is her birthday, your anniversary, a big holiday or you just want to score a few points, we have products that will put a smile on her face every time she uses them.

Why did we do this?  Because we want you to stop buying lame gifts and start getting her gifts that make her feel special… among other things.

Don’t give her: One of those blankets with arm holes. 

Are you trying to tell that she is too lazy to move the blanket in order to turn the volume up on Oprah?  No, you want her to feel cozy and comfortable.

Give her: The Liberator Fascinator Shag Throw

A comfy gift

It is soft, luxurious and absorbs moisture. She can cuddle up and relax in it, or you guys can lie on it during hanky panky time.  It will protect your leather couch and linens in addition to feeling soft against the skin. 

Don’t give her: A great big hug and kiss.  The economy is in rough shape, but seriously?  While I am sure she loves affection, she will think you are cheap and those hugs and kisses will lead you to an evening of loneliness.  It has been a while since she has had a “girls’ night out” anyway.

Give her: The Blush XOXO Paddle

A kinky little gift

This impression paddle will add a little kink to your play time as she spanks the love right into your bottom!  It will leave X’s and O’s on your skin, and you will never consider giving her a make out session as a gift again.  This vegan friendly paddle won’t break the bank and it is made by the always trusted, Sportsheets.

Don’t give her: A fanny pack with her name embroidered on it. 

Some say fanny packs are making a come-back, but she may think otherwise.  Anything with her name embroidered on it is a big no-no.  You could just give her a big sign that says, “hey my name is (fill in the blank) and I’m a big jerk”. She won’t wear either one.

Adult Toybox = A Fabulous Gift!

 

Give her: The Adult Toybox by For Your Nymphomation.

She can store all of her sex toys discreetly and in style.  It comes with a lock and key, so her toy collection will be safe from the nosiest of guests.  Present it to her with the Oui massager already inside and it will be a shoo-in for the best gift ever!

Now you have no excuse to get her a disappointing gift for any occasion.  This was but a taste of what we have to offer, so check out our entire selection of Gifts for Women!

Fly microVIBE by Fun Factory

Good, Affordable, Groovy. That is how Fun Factory describes the Fly from their new line of microVibes.  They will be available in the coming months and you are going to want one.

Hot off the press: “Fly is the vibrator for young, bold women with a small budget; for couples who dare to introduce a thrilling little toy into their love life without breaking the bank.”

This little bullet shaped hunk of joy is made of 100% body friendly silicone for worry free FUN time. It stands at a small and mighty 4.9 inches with three speeds to choose from.  It is totally waterproof so you can get your groove on wet or dry.  However, dry isn’t necessarily a term associated with Fun Factory toys. 

The Fly is a great beginner vibe, but anyone can benefit from a quality bullet vibrator.  Sometimes a little buzz is all you need to Fly you to the moon.  (I just couldn’t resist that.)  I know from experience that Fun Factory vibrators give just the right amount of stimulation.  They start off low and mild and work you up to an orgasmic zoom!  The silicone delivers the vibration perfectly. You won’t be wondering when you actually get to feel something, nor will you wonder why someone used a jackhammer motor to power your sex toy.

Available in Turquoise and Blackberry

Made from materials that will last and last, this vibrator will be a staple in your toy chest. I can’t give away too many details just yet, but I will say the Fly will be available for an absolutely fabulous price point!  No one will have an excuse to not own a Fun Factory toy.  I can’t wait to get this one in my greedy mittens!

I am excited about the new microVIBE and all of the Fun Factory products I have yet to play with.  There are many obvious reasons, but in reading through our Experts interview I was taken by Memo’s statement about their philosophy.

“We believe that Fun Factory products are proof that erotic toys can be tasteful, cheerful and high value at the same time.  By means of aesthetic shapes and fun loving designs, we would like to help reduce inhibition thresholds and prejudices in order to facilitate acceptance and access of erotic toys for women and men.”

Now doesn’t that sound like someone you would like to buy a sex toy from?  Everyone should be able to embrace sex as a fun, healthy enterprise.  I love that Fun Factory products embody their philosophy! 

Now go over to the Sextoy . com blog and read more about what makes Fun Factory so awesome!

I am loving the Treeze Oak products by Don Wands!  A wooden vibe would be a great addition to my collection and I want one now.

Treeze Wave Vibration Wood Pleasure Wand

A matchup between wood and your naughty bits might sound like a painful visit to the gynecologist that may have occurred around the time the wheel was invented, but alas, it is not.  “Because the fibers of the wood are saturated with urethane resin and are cured under pressure and at high temperature, you can rest assured that there will be no splintering.”  See?  No need to worry.  I would never recommend anything that would cause your nether regions to experience anything but awesomeness (nor would I add it to my Wish List).

Wood is another body friendly material that adds diversity to your collection.  It is phthalates free, nonporous and is without any coating that may wear off over time.  Wood is kind to your body in regards to being safe for your bits, but it also retains body heat and does a great job of delivering vibration.  The smooth wooden surface feels fabulous when in buzz mode. 

Besides being ever so pleasing to the eye, the best thing about these wooden toys is that the vibrator is replaceable!  Yes, keep the outer wood casing forever and keep the fun going with the replaceable vibes.  You also get a padded pouch to keep your precious new toy safe.

Check out all of our products from Don Wands.  Whether you are a classy glass gal or a tree huggin’ vibe chick, they have what you need!

Whether you are willing to submerse yourself into sexuality educator and artist Midori’s commentary on society’s insecurity and “fear of imperfection”, or you just want to giggle at a piece of furniture made of blow up dolls, check out this three minute video from the San Francisco Erotic Arts Festival.  The piece is called LoveSeat.

LoveSeat will also be featured in artist Midori’s one woman show, Plastics, at the San Francisco gallery – Femina Potens.  You will find headphone breasts, conch shell vaginas and many other mediums used to display human body parts as “Art Pranks”.

When Violet Blue interviewed Midori she asked, “What are you trying to show with plastic and sexuality”?  In her answer she stated, “When brought out from the shadows of old-school sleazy sex shops, and made into playful, interactive art pieces, it [a love doll] provokes reaction, discussion and shifts in attitudes in non-didactic ways. When my piece The LoveSeat showed at the Seattle Erotic Art Festival, it was so popular and controversial, with so many people sitting on it while chatting, making out or arguing, that the piece slowly broke down under the weight of bodies and ideas. It was marvelous! The reaction could be called the LoveSeat Effect.”

Read the rest of Violet Blue’s interview with Midori for more information.  If you want to make some art of your own, check out our wide selection of love dolls in every shape and size.

What a weekend!  Despite having that lovely little flu bug that has been going around, and by flu bug I mean the sickness that makes you want to sleep for 19 hours straight, I had multiple burly-q shows that went better than I could have dreamed.  El Vez, the Mexican Elvis and one of the best entertainers of our time, joined us for a weekend of laughs, tassel twirling and feather fluffing.  During the main event, we received three standing ovations from a screaming crowd that was ready to bum rush the stage at any moment.  A performer couldn’t ask for a better ego boost.  It was absolutely fabulous!

Thigh High Fishnet Stockings

During almost every second of the weekend I was wearing some type of hosiery; stockings, fishnets, pantyhose, you name it.  If it is sexy and it covers your legs, at some point I was wearing it.  Today, my legs are happy to be stocking free, but it did get me thinking.  Does everyone know how to properly take care of their hosiery?  Pantyhose and the like are delicate items that can easily be destroyed by the tiniest snag or tossing them in the washing machine.  Through some research and throughout the years I learned a thing or two about how to make my hosiery last.  I don’t like to spend the money on new tights every time I perform; and you shouldn’t spend the money every time you want to have neat yet naughty looking legs.

Follow these hosiery care tips and get a long life out of all of your leg coverings.

Hosiery Care

Taking care of your stockings and pantyhose will help you get the longest life out of them.  They are delicate items, but with special handling they can remain in high quality condition.

Handling

1. Avoid snags and runs by removing all jewelry when putting on your pantyhose and stockings. 
2. Shave your legs and apply lotion.  File any broken finger nails or toe nails.  Use hand and foot cream to smooth away rough dead skin that might get caught on the material.  Some women even go so far as to wear special hosiery gloves.  Cotton or rubber gloves will do just fine for this.
3. When putting on stockings and pantyhose, sit on the edge of a chair or bed so you don’t have to balance on one leg.
4. It’s time to put on your sexy leg coverings:

Stockings (two piece leg coverings): Fold the top section “out” – 1 or 2 inches.  Roll each stocking down into an “O” shape.  Start at the welt and stop at the ankle area. 

Put on each stocking one at a time.  Hold the stocking with both hands; thumbs on the inside and fingers on the outside.  Point your toe and bend your knee.  Place your foot inside and unroll the stocking as you ever so gently pull the stocking up your leg.  This will ensure the proper snug fit and keep further adjustments at a minimum.

Pantyhose (one piece leg coverings): Gather one leg at a time, starting at the top and stopping at the ankle area.  You should have the entire leg of the pantyhose in your hands.

Point your toe and bend your knee.  Once you have inserted your foot, gently pull the pantyhose up to your upper thigh.  Make sure you are pulling enough to ensure a tight fit, but not so much so that ripping or over stretching of the material occurs.

Once you have put your pantyhose on both legs, stand up and pull the panty portion up and over your rear.  Pull the elastic band up to your waist.  Make sure there is a comfortable, yet tight fit in the crotch area and around the butt cheeks.  A droopy crotch is not sexy!

5. Take a peek in the mirror and make any necessary adjustments. 

- If you are wearing stockings, make sure each stocking looks alike!
- If there are any folds at the knees or ankles, then your pantyhose need to be pulled up.  Elephant ankles are about as sexy as a droopy crotch! 
- If your garment has seems, check to see that they are as straight as possible.
- If you are wearing Cuban heeled stockings, make sure material covers the heel and back of the ankle.  They have a tendency to wrap around the foot, but will stay in place once adjusted.
- Make sure you feel sexy!

Washing Your Hosiery

1. Separate your hosiery by color as you would with clothing to avoid bleeding of dyes.  For example, washing black panty hose with nude stockings would make them look “dingy”.
2. It is best to hand wash hosiery in a sink with cold water and a mild detergent.  Never use hot water or bleach.  Special hosiery detergent is available, but not necessary.  However, you may want to use it if you have a special pair of vintage stockings.  They are usually made of 100% nylon, are extremely delicate and require lots of love.  
3. Simply swirl the hosiery around in the sink.  Do not rub the material together, as this will weaken it.
4. Do not wring or squeeze your hosiery.  This could stretch or tear the fibers.  After washing, gently roll your stockings or pantyhose in a towel on a flat surface.  This will remove the excess moisture.
5. Allow your hosiery to drip dry.  You can hang them from a hanger with clothes pins in any area that allows them enough room to dry.  You may also place towel over your shower curtain rod and lay your hosiery on top of it. 
6. If you must wash your hosiery in a washing machine, place it in a special bag made for machine washing delicate items.  Never dry your stockings and panty hose in a dryer!

System JO Lube

You know we’re huge advocates of lube, so I’m super excited to highlight a new addition to the site, System JO Lubricants.  In their vast line, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for!

Those of you who are hoping for a sweet treat should check out their water-based flavored lubes.  They are sugar free, which is key for lube that’s going near your naughty bits, and a great way to encourage your partner to spend plenty of time dining at the Y!  I have a bottle of the Cherry Blast, and despite my tendency to avoid flavored lube, I love it.

One of my favorite things about System JO is that they have a line of specially formulated products designed with women in mind.  You can heat things up in the bedroom with a bottle of H20 Warming Women or grab a bottle of their Water-based Agape Lube which is glycerin, silicone and oil free!

Of course, I know a number of guys who swear by System JO for their solo play. It’s thick, long lasting and manufactured under strict US FDA guidelines, so it sounds like they’re on to something!

Be sure to check out System JO and our full line of Lubes on Sextoys.com.

Wish number #176: Real Girls Real Sex

It has been quite a while since I made an addition to my Wish List.  All of the Abby Winters movies we have been adding to the site inspired me to do so.

Real Girls Real Sex from Abby Winters

I love porn, porn stars and all of the glamorous sex they have.  But, there is just something about “girls next door” getting down and dirty that gets the blood boiling.  Abby Winters movies feature amateur girls with little to know experience showing their stuff on camera.  They are free of silicone, face lifts and haven’t had anything vaccuumed out of them.  I love all of the perfect imperfections that a woman’s body has to offer! 

That is all sweet and great, but don’t be fooled.  These naturally hot ladies know how to work each other into a sticky wet  frenzy!

“Real Girls, Real Sex stars big breasted Blaire initiating first-timers Keilyn and Larissa in two passionate girl-girl scenes.Blaire and Keilyn are tender and sensual to start but both quickly get very horny.

These girls aren`t shy to experiment. With lots of licking, sucking, fingering, and rimming in numerous positions with multiple electrifying orgasms – Blaire and Keilyn are a perfect match.The cameras aren`t even ready when Blaire and Larissa start passionately kissing on the wooden floor. They soon move to the bedroom where Blaire takes charge of their steamy sex session. she directs Larissa to pleasure her exactly how and where she likes it. both girls are full of energy as they erupt with several pulsating orgasms.

Can`t get enough of Blaire? Check out her bonus masturbation video with the mesmerizing Marigold. Watch their tits bounce in unison, listen to them dirty talk and then look out for their perfectly timed orgasms.”

If you like girl-girl porn, and who doesn’t, you should add an Abbey Winters DVD to your wish list as well.

We have made some fabulous additions to our Sex Toys for Women category.  Our aim was to, and to continue to, hand select products that are made with women’s bodies, safety and pleasure in mind.  In our Vibrators for Women section you will find top quality vibes at a variety of price points to fit your needs.  Sure, we would all love to toss $100 at the hottest vibe on the market, but many of us just can’t do that.  That doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your preferences when it comes to getting off with some buzz!  You will find plenty of awesome affordable vibrators.  Who knows, point your honey in the right direction and they just might splurge on that expensive sex toy for you.

The Meany Mini by Fun Factory

Our featured Vibrator for Women is Fun Factory’s Meany Mini.  It is from their line of miniVibes that are basically the shrunken versions of some of their best vibes.  They are perfect for travel and easy to store.  I am a girly girl and I do love all things mini.

“Meany is anything but, this little vibe is a giver in so many ways with 3 vibration modes. Meany will give you big smiles with his ability to stimulate your C-spot and if inserted can offer a little G-spot action.

The candy violet silicone body is silky smooth, phthalates free, non-porous and easy to clean.  Meany is splashproof, making shower time all the more.  This is a great vibe for starters or as an addition to your toy box.”

I love my Laya Spot and my Smart Balls.  I can wait to find out what this little guys has in store!

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