It’s Panda, Miss Dementia If You’re Nasty

I’ve been getting asked quite a bit lately what kind of birth control I recommend. Every woman’s body is different, obviously, so what works for me may not work for someone else, but I thought I’d give a run down of what I’ve used and what has worked for me:

Condoms

Condoms are pretty much the fall back of birth control, they’re easy to use, fairly cheap, and both men and women can take charge of this type of birth control. Sensitivity is a big thing to consider when using condoms, as most men say that it lessens sensitivity. I prefer feeling an un-sheathed penis inside of me than one with a condom and I know a lot of women who feel the same.

I believe that condoms should be used if you are not in a monogamous relationship, as a secondary form of birth control (in addition to another method) for extra protection, or, if you are in a monogamous relationship where both partners are STD free, if no other form of birth control is available.

Birth Control Pill

I have tried the birth control pill FemCon Fe. This is the daily, chewable pill. Femcon Fe, along with most other pills, suppress the hormones that cause ovulation. Femcon Fe’s website claims that it is over 99% effective. Most birth control pills range from $20-$50 a month and most health insurance companies cover it completely.

The thing that I don’t like about pills is the burden of having to remember to take them daily. I am a HIGHLY forgetful person and without the fantastic reminder alarm that I had on my phone, I’m sure I would have forgotten to take it on occasion. With this pill, you’re supposed to begin taking it on the first Sunday of your period. I did that. I kept bleeding for FOUR STRAIGHT WEEKS before I decided I wasn’t going to continue taking the pill. I stopped taking it, and I stopped bleeding. I know that because your hormones are being messed around with, your body is going to take a while to get used to it, but  in my eyes, four weeks of bleeding was ridiculous.

Birth Control Ring

NuvaRing is a small, flexible ring made of a polymer of ethylene vinyl acetate and magnesium stearate. It is designed to be inserted vaginally once a month. The ring stays in for three weeks, then you take it out for a week, and insert a new ring at the end of the fourth week. Like pills, the ring releases hormones that suppress ovulation. NuvaRings are also comparable in cost to the pill and is just as effective. The ring cannot be felt by a partner when having sex.

Here’s my issue with the NuvaRing: I got a prescription, put my first ring in with no problems, had no problems with it throughout the three weeks. At the end of that three weeks, though, I went to take it out and… IT WASN’T THERE. Yeah, it was nowhere to be found. I ended up going to my gyno to make sure it hadn’t gotten pushed further up into my uterus, but it hadn’t. It had fallen out at some point and I hadn’t noticed it. Thank the good Lord I didn’t get pregnant, because who knows how long it was out?! Needless to say, I didn’t continue to use the ring.

Birth Control Patch

Ortho Evra is a small (I’d say about 1″ square) patch that sticks to your skin, similar to a nicotine patch. It works in the same way the pill and the ring do, and is just as effective and similar in cost. You put one patch on per week for three weeks, with the fourth week being patch-free. You can wear it either on your buttock, on your abdomen, on the outer part of your upper arm, or anywhere on your upper torso (front OR back, excluding your breasts).

This Sunday, the 27th, will be the 1 year anniversary of my first date with the love of my life. It was a date that was not meant to be romantic at all, just two Twitter friends getting together, but it didn’t take long before we both knew we’d found our soul mate. I’ve never felt more safe, secure, loved and at home as I do when I’m in his arms:

I love this man.

Happy Half-Nekkid Thursday, lovies. Make sure you go see what other hotness awaits you at Osbasso’s blog.

I think glass dildos are the best thing ever. Granted, I’ve never tried a wood dildo (though I want to! Who wants to send me one?!), but as it stands now, glass is my favorite material for dildos. The first glass dildo I got, Adam & Eve’s Curved Beaded Glass Dildo, helps give me AMAZING orgasms and I <3 it immensely.

You know what else I <3? Tattoos! I only have 2, but I’ve been longing for more & I love the way tattoos look on (most) people.

So when I was perusing Adam & Eve’s website and came upon the Inked Glass Probe, I thought it was the perfect marriage of my love for glass dildos and tattoos.

The Inked Glass Probe is cute (though it’d be better if we could submit our own tattoo designs to get inked on the dildo!), it’s 6″ long, 1.25″ wide, curved, with a small base.

The curve, width of the head and length of the shaft are just PERFECT for hitting my G-spot and paired with a clit vibrator, gave me great orgasms. There are two ridges on the head of the dildo, though I couldn’t tell if they added much sensation.

The problem with using this glass dildo in my pussy, though, was the lack of much of a base to hold on to. My fingers actually started to cramp up while trying to keep a grip on it.

The Adam & Eve site actually markets this dildo as an anal toy, though, and as an anal toy, the small flared base makes a safe play toy. The base isn’t shaped properly to use the toy as a wear-it-around anal plug, though, and a larger grip would make it easier for thrusting, whether in the ass or in the pussy.

On the whole, though, this is a nice glass dildo that does what it’s expected to!

The breakdown:

Positives: Decorative element makes a good addition to any collection, perfectly curved to hit the G-spot or prostate, safe for anal or vaginal play, easy to clean, and it’s moderately priced at $32.95.

Negative (yes, there’s only one): The base makes it hard to grip while thrusting.

I give the Inked Glass Probe 4.5 out of 5 Happy Bamboos!

Disclaimer: I have a material connection and receive products, as in-kind payments, from Adam & Eve for review.

I got this new, summery scarf the other day. It’s purple, of course, and a light linen. Kinda makes me wish I had a nice, flow-y skirt in the same material!

Make sure you go check out the other Half-Nekkid entries. You can find ‘em over at Osbasso’s place. Enjoy!

#HHNT!

How cool does this look?

A double ended vibrator that twists 90 degrees for different variations of fun? Seriously cool, right?!

Well, the Climax Twist Vibrator performs just about as brilliantly as it looks.

This cute, purple (yes, I know, ANOTHER purple toy!) double vibrator is 12.5 inches long from tip to tip and 1.5 inches wide (enough to give you a deliciously full feeling when inserted). It has a fairly strong motor in both ends, each with 7 speed settings and independent controls. One tip of the toy is rounded, a la the Hitachi, the other is angled to be used for G-spot stimulation.

The  motors certainly don’t compare to the motor of a Hitachi or a Wahl, but they are stronger than most vibrator motors and were certainly enough to get me off, though not as quickly as the previously mentioned toys do.

The toy can either be used straight, which works well for clit-only stimulation when you’re playing on your own, or it can be twisted into a 90 degree angle, which gives you a great handle for G-spot-only stimulation when you’re playing on your own. When you’re with a partner, either position works well.

Did I mention that it’s cordless and rechargeable? Well, it is! An AC adapter comes with the toy and it’s very simple to plug in. The description of the toy on Adam & Eve’s website says that a single charge lasts roughly 30 to 35 minutes on the highest setting, and the instructions in the toy’s box tells  you to charge the toy before using it for the first time. However, it came already charged, I didn’t charge it before I used it the first time, I’ve used it 3 different times for a total of about 45 minutes of play and it STILL hasn’t died on me.

When I first saw this toy on Adam & Eve’s website, I was SO excited that I’d be able to have G-spot stimulation and clit stimulation AT THE SAME TIME with only ONE TOY when I was masturbating. Therein lies the ONLY problem I found with the Climax Twist: the toy is actually TOO long and when you insert the G-spot end of it, the rounded tip comes NO WHERE NEAR your clit.

Now I suppose if you had a REALLY deep G-spot, the Climax Twist would work as a simultaneous vibrator, but I believe for the normal woman, this toy fails at doing that.

What would make the toy better? Instead of having a twisting center, have a center made like a bendy straw. You know how you can bend & move & reposition a bendy straw? Yeah, like that. That way, you can have the G-spot vibrator in place and position the clit vibrator in whatever way works best for you. (Don’t worry, Adam & Eve, I only expect a small royalty when you start manufacturing the AWESOME dual vibrators based on my idea.)

As far as a powerful vibrator that can be used with a “friend” or on your G-spot and clit separately, the Climax Twist Vibrator(sold for $79.95)  succeeds marvelously.

And now it’s time for the breakdown:

PROS: Double ends gives you 2 options of pleasure, strong motor in each end, 7 different settings for each motor so you can find what works best for you, perfect width & length if you like to feel filled up, cordless, rechargeable, long battery life.

CONS: Cannot be used simultaneously on G-spot and clit, a little more pricey than other vibrators.

All in all, I was very satisfied with this toy, so I give it 4.5 out of 5 Happy Bamboos!

Disclaimer: I have a material connection and receive products, as in-kind payments, from Adam & Eve for review.

The hard-hitting rock blared through the speakers, managing to stay louder than the yells and screams of the crowd. I was in the midst of the crowd of fans, all pushing, dancing, straining closer to the stage. I had long since lost myself in the music, allowing the pulsing of the music to flow through my veins and move me.

The ending of one song brought the start of another - a distinct and dramatic change of music. The bass drum pounded, the bass guitar thrummed, a synthesizer joined the chorus. This music had a hypnotic effect, perhaps amplified by the contact high I was experiencing, and I felt a sort of out of body experience as I began to undress myself. I stripped off my top and bra, my jeans and panties, hearing nothing but the music and seeing nothing but wild images on the insides of my eyelids.

As I finished stripping off my panties, I felt strong, rough hands lift me up, then more hands on my legs and arms, bringing my body parallel to the ground. I was passed from hands to hands across the crowd, feeling hands slapping my buttocks, fingers pinching my nipples, caressing my breasts, exploring my nether lips and my hard clit.

The pounding of the music grew in my ears, just as the pounding of my clit increased. The music caressed me as the scores of unknown hands did. Welcome fingers invaded my pussy and ass, pushing me towards climax.

The song ended just as the orgasm burst inside of me, leaving my screams of pleasure the only sound echoing in the night.

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This is my (late) entry for this week’s Microfantasy Monday. Ang gave us the theme of music. Hope you enjoyed my take on it!

This in my ass:

Plus this in my pussy:

Plus my love(r)’s mouth & tongue on my clit

Equals

The Best. Orgasm. EVER.

The vibration from the butt plug is intensified by the glass dildo and sent up into my clit, which is already being assaulted by my man’s tongue. Having the plug & the dildo in gives a deliciously full feeling. The large bulb on the dildo hits my G-spot perfectly. All of these things combined result in the most intense, explosive orgasm I’ve ever had.

If you want to try it out, you can find both of the toys at Adam & Eve, but you’ll need to find your own man! Mine’s not for sale!  ;-P

I’ve never tried a wooden sex toy, but dammit, I WANT TO! They look so sleek and artsy, and I’ve heard great things about how they feel.

Well, Epiphora is having a contest to give away a NobEssence wooden toy from SheVibe, so here’s my chance (and YOURS!) to win one and see what all the hullabaloo is about (yes, I just used an old time-y saying in my post. What of it?)!

There are a few ways to enter:

• 5 entries: Write a blog post about the giveaway. Use her graphic, just host it yourself. Be sure to mention the Twitter parties!
• 3 entries: Comment on this post telling Epiphora which NobEssence piece you want the most and why.
• 3 entries: Subscribe to Epiphora’s RSS feed or subscribe via email.

And the Twitter parties she mentions? Sounds like a great, fun idea:

“The most exciting way to enter this giveaway will be to attend one or both of the two Twitter parties I’ll be holding. YEAH, I’M GOING THERE. Com’n, it’ll be fun! We’ll use the hashtag#woodgasm, chat about sex toys, and each participant will earn an entry into the giveaway just for participating. I’ll also be asking trivia questions, and party-goers who are quickest to correctly answer these questions will get extra entries.”

Party #1: Saturday, June 12th, 2010, 3 p.m. — 4 p.m. PST. (what time for you?)
Party #2: Wednesday, June 16th, 2010, 6 p.m. — 7 p.m. PST. (what time for you?)

Make sure you’re following Epiphora on Twitter if you want to participate in the Twitter parties. Also, here is some reference material you may want to brush up on for the trivia portion:

• SheVibe’s NobEssence page
• NobEssence’s website (poke around)
• The Wikipedia article for “dildo”

So what are you waiting for?! You know you’re like me and want to try out one of these wooden bad boys, so get on entering!

Actually, the more I think about it… don’t worry about entering the contest. If you don’t, that’s just a better chance I have of winning!  ;-P