I know when I think of Earth Day I think about masturbation.  I like to think about all of the ways I can be kind to the earth while I get off.  You know, like separating aluminum and plastic while I rub one out.  There’s also the whole planting trees and composting just until O time.  Just kidding.  That would just be silly.   I’m talking about using sex toys that are just little gentler on good ol’ Mother Earth.

All nonsense aside, there isn’t anything wrong with greening up your sex toy collection.  A great place to start is rechargeable vibrators.  No batteries!  There is less waste to deal with and you don’t have to worry about keeping batteries on hand.  Here are a few of my personal favorite rechargeable vibrators:

Lelo Siri: It fits in the palm of your hand and features a body safe silicone end that feels softer than… something that is really soft (I can’t think of anything that compares to the magnificent level of softness).  It is easy to control and is one of the most quiet vibrators I have ever encountered.

Sinnflut Intensity by Fun Factory: This vibrating dildo has a nice girth, coming in at 1 3/4 inches.  It has a lovely textured ergonomically shaped shaft and is 100% waterproof.  One of the things I love most about this and all of the vibrators from the Sinnflut line is that they sit in a charging station.  Many, but not all, rechargeable vibes are charged with a wire that plugs into the toy.  This is perfectly acceptable, but it certainly is nice to set your sex toy upright and away from any surfaces.  

We-Vibe II: Coming in as one of our most popular vibrators, the We-Vibe rocks the worlds of many satisfied users.  It can be used during solo play and during partnered sex.  The We-Vibe simultaneously stimulates your clit and your g-spot for super intense orgasms that you’ll cherish forever.

I hope you’re having a Happy Earth Day and you choose to make your masturbation sessions a little more earth friendly.  Oh, have fun dying eggs and eating way too many jellybeans!

We have announced the first winner in Cupid’s Fun Factory contest!  Kristy Lynn from Pretty Power Tools won Wanda in this week’s give away.  Cupid still has plenty of fabulous Fun Factory sex toys to give away as weekly prizes.  Don’t forget, even if you win a weekly give away, you are still eligible to win the grand prize!

Wanda is already on her way to Kristy.  Read a little more about this awesome anal toy and you may want to snag it for yourself.

“Fun Factory’s Wand dildo is a unique toy that’s sure to please.  Thanks to the curved boys and delicious details. Silicone is a body safe material that is phthalate-free and can be sterilized in between sessions.

Wanda is relatively small, making it the perfect fit for beginners and anal play. A free sample of Fun Factory’s Toyfluid is included with this 6.5 inch dildo.”

Wanda is flexible yet firm with the flared base that is always necessary for anal play.  It is also harness compatible so it can be used during strap on play. 

More anal play tips:
- Always use a toys that has a flared base.
- Always have plenty of lube on hand.  Water based lubricant is best for use with toys.
- When using a toy for anal play, never use it for vaginal play without sterilizing first!
- Know your size!  It is always wise to start small and work your way up.  Your back door is sensitive and can be harmed if not treated with care.  With the right sized sex toys, anal play can be extremely stimulating and just plain fun.

Good luck to everyone and don’t forget to enter Cupid’s Fun Factory contest for a chance to win FREE Fun Factory toys!

Fun Factory, thank you for creating Chester Cheeky.

It was love at first sight with this little ghost.  He has a sweet devilish grin, squinty eyes and appears to be hovering with his arms hiding behind his back.  This vibrating silicone cartoon character is full of personality and charm.  If Alan Cumming was a vibrator, Chester Cheeky would be his name.  I mean that with all of the respect in the world; I LOVE Alan Cumming.

So Mr. Cheeky’s appearance makes him a loveable vibe, but what about function?

He most certainly follows through with top notch performance.  He features a variety of speeds from slow and mellow to high, and I mean HIGH speed zoom.  There are also 3 additional vibration modes for those who are into pulsation.  I heard but a purr from the quiet motor. 

External Stimulation: While the slight curve and shape make Chester Cheeky ideal for internal G Spot stimulation, he also works wonders for external play.  The contours and overall shape of his body allow the vibe to hug your lady bits.  His slightly defined arms rest just above your clitoris as he leans back and embraces the curve of your nether region.  Vibration is felt and felt and felt and felt again.  If you enjoy stimulation of the entire vulva, you will enjoy this vibrator as much as I did – which was well, a lot.

Internal Stimulation:  With an insertable length of 5.5 inches and a diameter of 1.5 inches, Chester Cheeky gives you a nice filled sensation without being overwhelming or requiring a 3 hour warm up before he can actually be enjoyed.  I realize everyone’s body is different, but this was after all MY experience.  While this vibrator doesn’t have an extreme g spot curve, it is shaped in such a way that your g spot is easily stimulated.  It isn’t so much about an over the top intense g spot stimulation that suddenly makes your back bend in ways you never imagined.  It is more about overall internal satisfaction with your g spot included in the fun.  Don’t get me wrong, this toy is not weak by any means!  It just doesn’t target the g spot alone.

Orgasm Rating: Off the charts!  I have used Chester quite a few times already and regardless of internal or external use the end result was always the same: me in a euphoric state without much control over my muscles.  I can’t imagine anyone playing with this little guy and not achieving one mountain sized, rich and sole consuming orgasm.

Other Fabulous Features:  Chester Cheeky is from Fun Factory’s Sinflut line of rechargeable vibrators.  No batteries required!  The charging station is pretty small so it doesn’t take up much room.  He is controlled by an on-off button and a mini-joystick that controls the speed and pulsation functions.  The joystick was a little on the stiff side (pun amusing but not intended), but not discouraging in any way.  This vibrator is made from 100% medical grade silicone so he is phthalates free, nonporous and hypoallergenic.  This means water based lube only!  He is 100% waterproof for fun anywhere.         

Chester Cheeky is in fact adorably whimsical and a giver of orgasms, but I must comment on the quality of this product.  I could tell just from holding him in my hand that he was crafted with care and from the best materials.  This vibrator is solid and without any imperfections.  I always expect this from Fun Factory, but I was still impressed.  Even if it wasn’t my job to review sex toys, I would recommend Chester Cheeky to everyone who enjoys the glorious gift of vibration.

And now for some shameless promotion: Don’t forget to enter for a chance to win FREE Fun Factory toys from Cupid’s Fun Factory.

Every now and then I am lucky enough to have a guest stop by and share a little of their point of view on various sex toy related topics.  This week, a special guest tested out the Gigolo II by Fun Factory.  Check out her product review and find out why she she loved it so much!

Gigolo II by Fun Factory

The Fun Factory Gigolo II Smartvibe vibrator has a texture to die for! It’s soft and very real feeling, has no scent, and has the right amount of firmness for a vibrator.  This is great for clitoral and vaginal play.  The vibe has multiple levels of intensity for great clitty buzz and is capable of g spot stimulation.  The boost button rocks!

It has an element of femininity and makes for a great gift.  It is the perfect blend of toy and realism.  It’s aesthetically appealing and the right size for solo play and partner play.  The only con is that inserting the batteries can be hard to figure out.  This is a great toy, has amazing texture, excellent durability and is perfect for all occasions.  This is a toy that you won’t mind anyone seeing because it’s so freaking cool!

- She got right to the point on this one.  Sounds like a fabulous toy and it will definitely get added to my ever growing Wish List!

Mary Mermaid by Fun Factory

The Mary Mermaid vibrator was oh so ethereal and inviting.  I brought her home and had just enough time to open her up, insert the 4 AA batteries with ease and fidget with her for just a few moments.  I had to run out the door and attend dinner with friends.  All the while I was thinking about my raspberry colored mermaid who was ready and waiting for me to play with her.  Needless to say, I made a bee line for the bedroom as soon as I got home.

The Mary Mermaid by Fun Factory is part of their Twist’N'Shake series.  Made of 100% body safe silicone, it has a beautiful flowing design and is easy to operate.  She is a rabbit-esque vibrator and boasts 2 motors – one for the clit stimulating tail and one for the shaft, which twists and holds the rotating pearls.

The easy to use control pad consists of a power button, a shaft controller and a tail (clit stimulator) control.  Since the internal and clitoral stimulation functions are independently controlled, you can have as little or as much stimulation of one or the other at the same time.  You can turn her off with one push of the button in case of emergency.

Upon using the Mary Mermaid, I was wishing there was a bit more power coming from both the vibrating tail and the rotating shaft.  I don’t require super intense buzz, but at the highest setting I still wasn’t quite getting what I needed from a vibrator.  The pearls in the shaft weren’t quite stimulating my internal fun zones enough to make up for the week outer vroom.  I gave her a go for a few minutes, adjusting the controls and adding the waterbased lube.  I eventually decided to switch to my favorite vibrator: my Laya Spot, also by Fun Factory.

While the Mary Mermaid didn’t take me to the depths of an orgasmic ocean, Fun Factory’s Laya Spot came through and took me right where I needed to be.  The Mary Mermaid wasn’t quite powerful enough for me, but may be good for those who like medium sized toys with low intensity.  Since this was one of the first toys on my Wish List, I was a little bummed.  However, this experience didn’t taint my love for Fun Factory!  I will continue to lovingly use my Laya Spot and play with other awesome Fun Factory Toys.

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!

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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Smart Balls:  A brand new experience.

Who makes them:  Awesome people at Fun Factory.

What they do:  Train the PC, or the pubococcygeus muscles.  This is the scientific name for the vaginal muscles.    They also stimulate and massage!

Inserting and Removing:  Both took a good deal of effort and a healthy squeeze of lube.  Once the Smart Balls are in, they are happy to stay and make themselves at home.  When removing, I grabbed on to the loop and played a gentle game of tug of war with my vaginal muscles.  I won, but not without a struggle.  It was not in any way painful, just surprising.  I didn’t mind.  The removal of the balls is an addition to the exercise and I was happy to know that I was well on my way to having super buff naughty bits. 

When I wore them the first time:  I pranced around the house a few times wondering what was going to happen.  The sensation was faint but pleasant.  After a few laps around the couch I got out my LayaSpot.  It is already an amazing vibrator, but the Smart Balls took my self love experience to the next level.  I liked how they provided a sense of fullness without having to use my hands to hold on to another toy.  That moment of toe curling ecstasy was intensified times 100.  My boyfriend had to peel a semi-liquified gelatinous version of me from the couch when he got home from work.

When I wore them the second time:  I wore them for a few hours at a good friend’s wedding serenade (big block party with copious amounts of food, adult beverages and entertainment).  I was a bit nervous that they may start to bother me or push out.  They didn’t.  At times I just enjoyed the live band while eating and drinking merrily.  Other times I was conscious to contract my muscles so I could get a bit of exercise in without anyone knowing.  About every half hour my boyfriend took pleasure in asking me if I was still wearing the balls.  It was our little secret and a fun one at that!  As I said before the sensation was faint, but pleasant.  Every now and then I could feel a hint of stimulation.

Not just an intense O:  While I love intensified orgasms, there are also many health benefits that can be gained from using Smart Balls and doing any type of Kegal exercise.  This was simply a review of my experience with a great product.  It has me intrigued and a bit obsessed with the PC muscles.  Check back soon for more about these muscles and why women and men alike should work them out.

How much I like Smart Balls: I don’t like them, I love them.

The LAYAspot is awesome!  I’d like to give the geniuses at Fun Factory a bunch of kisses for this one.  Or make them cookies; ask for their hand in marriage or some such activity that would hopefully let them know that I love this toy from the absolute depths of my soul. 

From beginning to end, the high level quality of this vibe shows through.  The packaging is gorgeous.  It is easy to get into and the outer flap held shut with magnets.  Magnets!  They also include a handy instruction manual.  You won’t be left looking at this little thing with a raised eyebrow.  The batteries are easy to insert; just give the rounded end a little twist, drop them in and get going.  It’s the bee’s knees.

The LAYAspot fits perfectly in the palm of your hand.  It is small so you can easily cup your hand over its curved body as you use it.  Your index finger easily controls the speed, as the buttons are positioned where that finger lies anyway.  The elastomed plastic is firm and smooth, just the way a massager should feel.  I like knowing it is phthalates free and hypoallergenic too. 

The vibration intensity is in fact controlled by “Perfect Vibration”.  Start slow and work your way up to high speed super orgasm mode.  The pulsation patterns: the best!  I am usually a fan of steady vibrations, but this was a different story.  As soon as I put it on the short! Loooong… short! mode, the O face was on.  This was shortly followed by one of the best nights of sleep of my life.

I have used this vibe almost every day since it was given to me.  I enjoy it more and more each time I use it.  Coupled with my Fun Factory Smartballs, it is a force to be reckoned with!  That is a review for another day very soon. 

This is my new favorite toy and I think everyone should have one.  If you think there is anything wrong with the LAYAspot, please let me know so I can tell you how absolutely wrong you are.

Yesterday afternoon Bill asked what I would add to the Aneros SGX to make the perfect play time scenario.  Well, I had to make you all wait for the answer since I had a very important Can Can to perform in celebration of Bastille Day.  I thought about it for a while and it hit me.  The Aneros SGX is a prostate massager, so naturally a G-spot toy would be the perfect match.  Both you and your boo could share some special spot stimulation time.

The Whirly by Fun Factory is a G-spot dildo that I have had my eye on for a while now.  It is adorable and I love the ocean so naturally I am drawn to it.  However, I am more concerned with what his conveniently shaped snout can do for my G-spot.  It looks to be curved just right and I even think he is smiling.  Also, the suction cup base is a plus because solo G-spot play can be a bit difficult when the toy is without a special handle.  Just stick it to something and indulge in hands free self gratification.  OR, use your hands to operate your boy’s prostate massager!

This playful dolphin dildo is ready to work magic on the G-spot, in the water or between the sheets! This unique sex toy is shaped like a leaping, smiling dolphin and is made of pure silicone that can be boiled or bleached to sterilize between uses.

A suction cup base is shaped into three lobes for easy handling, safe anal play, and perfect harness compatibility. Raised features like fins and eyes add extra textural sensation for even more fun!

Color: Turquoise Blue Type: Dildo Material: Silicone Length: 5 3/4in Insertable Length: 4 3/4in Circumference: 4 3/4in Special Features: Boilable, Harness Compatible, Suction Cup Base.

Do you know what goes with every play time scenario?  Protection!  Bill found a great article on Condoms and Porn.  It is a reminder that safer sex should be a priority for everyone.  So get your toys and be prepared.  We have a great selection of condoms and dental dams to choose from.