Monday, December 10, 2012

Sasha Comes to Play



Sasha arrived at our house during a rather important college football game (We live in North Florida….college football does matter). We had a house full of guests and in walks Jyl, our voluptuous neighbor with Sasha in her arms.

“I found this little thing on your doorstep….can I keep it?” Jyl asked, in her typical flirtatious tone. I might have said yes but for the fact that I knew Jyl and Sasha were not a good fit. I often mused with Mrs. Peg that I thought Jyl was a pro-domme. She doesn’t work outside of the home and no one was really quite sure what she does for a living. Jyl has a huge personality, this innate ability to get others to do what she wants, and openly flirts with men and women alike. What is most strange about that last point is that no one seems to mind. Mrs. Peg does not generally like women flirting with me, but Jyl manages to be playfully sexy without being threatening.

The thought of inviting Jyl into our bedroom for some pegging play made me temporarily forget about the football game and had me wanting to empty the house of everyone except Mrs. Peg, Jyl, and of course Sasha. While we can’t quite seem to bring ourselves to do it, Mrs. Peg and I have played with the idea of what it might be like to have a third person join us so they could peg me while I fucked Mrs. Peg. Jyl could easily be that person. I replied, “I am sorry, darling, but THAT is not for YOU.”

“Ooooh, it must be something naughty then.” She hand me the box, turned towards the kitchen and said over her shoulder, “Could be fun…..” Yes, I was sure it could be, but we managed to keep Sasha in her box until the following day.



Sasha is, without a doubt, nothing if not classy. Sasha comes in a black gift box that is devoid of any markings. All the product information is on a cardboard sleeve that slides over the box. This makes it both suitable for gift giving and, if you slip off the sleeve first, a wonderful surprise waiting in a nondescript but elegant box. Once you open the box, Sasha is lying inside neatly folded and ready for play. Also inside the box are a handy lingerie mesh laundering bag, four removable garters, and a storage bag made ouf of the same silky material as the harness itself. The storage bag has a zipper closure and an inner pocket with metal button clasps to store a bullet vibe, the garters, or anything else you may want to put in there. On the outside is a cute little black bow. I am always impressed by the attention to detail that our friends at SpareParts put into their products, and with Sasha they have truly outdone themselves.



Sasha, itself, is absolutely gorgeous. SpareParts sent us a red one to try. It is a deep sensuous red with removable black garters, black trim around the leg openings, and a little black bow on its waistband. Sasha is a booty short harness that has a retro style to it, being a little tall from the top of the leg opening to the top of the waistband, but it is not quite a boyshort. There are ribbons on the sides which should be tied into bows for an added touch of refinement. The genious of these ribbons, however, is that they are in channels that allow you to scrunch up the sides, if you like a higher cut on the hips. If you prefer a smooth side, simple loosen the bow and the sides flatten right out for a sexy fit. My absolute favorite detail, and what absolutely knocked me out when I saw Mrs. Peg wearing Sasha, is the runched backside. I have a bit an obsession with my wife’s perfect ass and I honestly didn’t think anything could make it look any sexier than thong. I, happily, stand corrected!



The o-ring for the dildo is of the same construction as our other SpareParts harnesses. It is incorporated into the harness, but it stretches to accommodate dildos 1.25 to 2.25 inches in diameter. If you are having difficulty fitting a thicker dildo into a SpareParts harness, simple slip a plastic bag over the dildo prior to inserting. This will help it slide in. Once the dildo is seated within the o-ring, continue to pull the bag all the way through. Viola! We have yet to wear out the stretchiness of the SpareParts o-ring…another testament to the quality of their products.

The placement of the dildo is spot-on with the base sitting right on top of the pubic bone. This gives it a very natural feel and makes it perfect for vigorous thrusting. Behind the o-ring is a double-layered panel. Once the dildo is inserted, these panels cover the base providing a barrier between the wearer’s skin (and pubic hair) and the dildo’s base. This can, much like the fly on a men’s pair of tighty-whities, open so that wearer can also have base on their skin if that appeals to them. This also allows for the use of double ended dildos like the Feeldoe, the Share XL, or any other similarly styled double-ended dildo (see the list below for some ideas). There is also a small pocket in the crotch of Sasha into which a bullet vibe can be place to give the wearer a little extra buzz.

Because Sasha is a booty short harness, there are no buckles or straps to adjust. This has its benefits. First and foremost, it is easy to slip on and start pegging without having to fuss with lots of adjustments. It can also be worn under clothes as a panty until you are ready to slide in a dildo and get to work (a very very hot idea!). The flip side is that fit is very, VERY important. If properly fitted, Sasha will securely anchor the dildo, an absolute must for the enjoyment of both the pegger and the peggee. The fabric is 77% nylon and 23% spandex, so it does have some give to it, but it is not adjustable. We highly recommend reviewing this the Sizing Guide to ensure a proper fit. Mrs. Peg’s waist is 32.5 inches and going down a size to a small was both comfortable and a perfect fit. You do not want this harness to be too loose.



Being a fabric harness, Sasha is also suitable for playing in or around water. While we did not use Sasha in the shower, we have used other SpareParts harnesses this way for some extra wet fun. Sasha can also be easily washed. SpareParts recommends hand or gentle machine washing, with a low temp tumble dry or laying Sasha out flat to dry. You just can’t do that with a leather harness! SpareaParts also cautions that only water or silicone based lubes be used. Oil based lubes will definitely stain the fabric and may cause the elastic and spandex to degrade. Of course you don’t want to use a silicone based lube with any silicone dildos.

Every time SpareParts sends us a new harness it quickly becomes our favorite. Their products are amazing and, while it is hard to believe, they keep getting better. Sasha is absolutely amazing. We truly can’t find a thing about it that we don’t like. Well…there is one thing. I cannot get to Mrs. Peg’s lady bits while she is wearing Sasha. Word is the fine folks at SpareParts are working on that. We can’t wait!!



Other AMAZING SpareParts Harnesses available at these fine retailers:

EdenFantasys

Good Vibrations



Compatible Double-Ended Dildos

Share

Nexus Sr.

Nexus Jr.

Love Rider

Fetish Fantasy Elite



We are incredibly grateful to SpareParts HardWear for sending us a sample of the Sasha to play with. These are our honest opinions and we were not swayed to write a positive review just because we got some free stuff. When we say we loved the Sasha, we mean it. This is an amazing harness!!

***Pegging is the sexual act of a woman using a strapon dildo to anally penetrate her male partner.***



Sasha Sizing Information

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IMPORTANT: Choose your harness size based on both your actual body measurements and body shape, not based on your typical pant or jean size, which varies significantly between brands, designs, and cuts. Please don't skip this step: the right size harness will give you the most comfort and support, and will always look better than a size that's just "almost right." You’ll need to take your lower waist/hip measurement and determine your body shape before choosing one of our seven sizes:

 

 

 

 

GET THE PERFECT FIT:

1. Get your lower waist/hip measurement.

• Wrap a measuring tape around your waist, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below your pelvic bone.

• Mark the number where the tape measure completes and crosses over itself.

2. Use that measurement, as well as your body shape, to determine your size.

Sasha™ performs best when your body fills out the harness, so choosing the right size is crucial. You should take your body shape into account before selecting a size. To do so, think of your body in terms of moon phases:

Full Moon bodies have beautiful, fuller curves. If you were to view this body shape from the side, you would see a half-moon shape in rear, and a quarter to half-moon shape in front, where the stomach is. If you have a full moon shape…choose the next size up.

Three‐Quarter Moon bodies have a balance of curves and planes. If you were to view this body shape from the side, you would see a quarter‐moon shape in front and a half‐moon shape in rear. This body shape typically has a fuller butt and, sometimes, wider hips. If you have a three-quarter moon shape…choose the next size up.

Half‐Moon bodies are curvier in rear, flatter in front. If you were to view this body shape from the side, you would see a half-moon shape in rear. If you have a half‐moon shape…stay to the size chart.

Quarter/Crescent Moon bodies have gentler, less pronounced curves in rear. If you were to view this body shape from the side, you would see a quarter (or crescent) shape sloping from the tailbone to the top of the thigh. If you have a quarter/crescent moon shape…choose the next size down. If you have a quarter/crescent moon shape in rear, BUT a quarter to full‐moon curve in front, at the stomach, stay to the size chart.

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Good Design In Spite of Its Issues

Body Blossom

Body Blossom




Our very generous friends at BetterSex.com sent us a Body Blossom G-Spot Vibrator to play with. In life, one must often not look a gift horse in the mouth. In PeggingLife, however, we are all about giving a real honest opinion on products our friends send us to play with. So, gift horse or not, open up, Body Blossom.

The Body Blossom is a u-shaped g-spot vibrator made from purple TPR. It is about an inch and a quarter in diameter with an insertable portion that is four inches long. The insertable shaft has three pronounced ridges and curved and pointy end for stimulating the g-spot. The other end of the ‘u’ holds the multi-function bullet vibe and a molded flower with petals and a bumpy center. This is intended to for clitoral stimulation. It is fairly flexible yet firm enough to provide pressure. TPR is slightly porous so it cannot be sterilized. It is compatible with silicone and water-based lubes. The bullet vibe has five vibration settings which you can ‘scroll’ through by pushing the on/off button.

There are three basic issues we had with the Body Blossom . First, the bullet vibe was dead right out of the box. This was not really that big of a deal for us for a number of reasons. Mrs. Peg is not a fan of vibration, at least not the high frequency vibrations typical of watch battery-powered bullet vibes. The hole for the vibe is a standard size and we were able to swap it with a bullet we already had for the sake of this review. We couldn’t test the functions, but we could feel how well the toy transmitted the vibrations. (Surprisingly, the toy transmit vibrations pretty well. The vibrations were felt best at the flower, but you could feel them at the tip as well.) The third reason the bullet thing really wasn’t an issue is because BetterSex.com has some pretty stellar customer service. If this weren’t the proverbial gift horse I know I could have called customer service for a replacement without a problem.

Our second issue with the Body Blossom is that the flower is twisted slightly off center. It is not formed in such a way that the center does not rest on Mrs. Peg’s clit. Instead the petals are on Mrs. Peg’s clit. I am not sure if this is a design flaw, intentional, or a product defect. Looking a the pictures on the website, though, it seems like a product defect. Again, customer service would fix this without an issue I am sure.

Our third issue is exacerbated by the second issue. The petal of the flower that would be resting on Mrs. Peg’s clit is sticking straight out perpendicular to the toy. This is surely a design flaw. I think it just cooled this way after the toy was cast. Whatever the cause, this rendered the toy unusable in it current state because the petal, while flexible, is stiff enough to be extremely uncomfortable for Mrs. Peg. Once again, if this were a freebie we have sought a replacement from customer service. Our solution was a sharp modeling knife….no more petals.

Mrs. Peg really enjoys having a toy inside of her while I fuck her (providing the toy has a narrow enough girth). The Body Blossom is just about maxing out the girth limit but we made it work. The shape provides very good g-spot stimulation and the ridges ad a nice bit of texture. It is, in spite of the flower, a nicely shaped toy and fun to play with. In all, we would recommend this toy. And remember, if you do have a problem, get in touch with customer service. BetterSex.com stands behind what it sells.

Have fun and play safely!





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***Pegging is the sexual act of a woman using a strapon dildo to anally penetrate her male partner.***

Monday, April 30, 2012

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Organic? Well….kind of.

Intimate Organics Flavored Lube

Intimate Organics Flavored Lube




A few weeks ago our good friends at BetterSex.com sent us a bottle of Wild Cherries Flavored Lube by Intimate Organics. I was initially very excited. First, it was totally unexpected. Lickable lubes are especially nice when mixing oral and penetrative play. Unfortunately my excitement was short lived.

Intimate Organics’ BetterSex.com sent us a bottle of Wild Cherries Flavored Lube is a water-based lube whose first ingredient is glycerin. Glycerin is a definite show-stopper for Mrs. Peg.

As far as being organic, it is important to note that only the extracts are certified organic. There entire list of ingredients is: Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Aroma, Aqua, Alcohol, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenantus Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, and Sodium Saccharin. We have used other organic lubes that had far more organic ingredients than a few flavoring extracts. It is also interesting to note that there are no cherries in this list at all. Lycium Barbarum Fruit is Wolfberry (a.k.a. gogi berry) and Cymbopogon Schoenantus is a close relation to lemon grass.

To be clear, I don’t think this would be a bad lube. It gets a little sticky with exposure to air, so it isn’t great for handjobs. Mrs. Peg is not one to use a lube for blowjobs so we didn’t try that. However, for people not sensitive to glycerine it should be just fine. Flavor-wise it tastes pretty good although it does have a slight warming sensation on the tongue. This may also affect those with sensitive lady parts. Knowing what you are getting in advance makes a world of difference.

Have fun and play safely!





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***Pegging is the sexual act of a woman using a strapon dildo to anally penetrate her male partner.***

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Monday, January 30, 2012

Give the Best for Valentine’s Day

 Sexy Valentine’s Day Gifts


February is almost upon us, which means there are just about two more weeks left before Valentine’s Day! If you are looking for something to get your special someone, why not let our friends at EdenFantasys help you out with some gift ideas. From the hundreds of sex toys that are available on their site, they have come up with the Best of 2011. We think it is a pretty good list!

Some of our favorites made this list, including the venerable Hitachi Magic Wand and the ultra awesome nJoy Pure Wand. If you are ready to show the one you love that they are REALLY special, you cannot go wrong with these wonderful wands. The Hitachi will blow their mind with its amazing vibrations (which are capable of getting those of us with penises off as well), and the nJoy will reach all the right places.

Of course if your relationship isn’t quite ready for high-end sex toys, there is always the wonderfully romantic KNEAD ME MASSAGE SET from JimmyJane. This set is just the thing to help you get in touch with your more sensitive sides. And if things work out well, a littleSYSTEM JO H2O LUBE will make sure everything else goes super smoothly.

Then again, maybe you plan on spending the night by yourself. In that case a little self-loving may be in order. And if self-loving is on your dance card, a good movie like the exciting fast-paced action of Speed will get your heart racing and your juices flowing. And, depending on your plumbing, the Ella dildo or the Fleshlight STU Masturbator is all you will need to rock your world.

However you plan to spend your holiday, we hope it is safe and happy.



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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Get your Peg On!





 Silicone Strapon Kits




Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you know what that means…..it is time start looking for that sexy gift to give your lover. This is that one time of year, in fact, that you have complete permission to maybe push beyond the normal boundaries of your relationship and suggest something a little more that what is expected or considered safe. For us, it seems like the perfect time to introduce a little PEGGING into your relationship!



We have a few tips if you are new to pegging. First, make sure you have a LOT of lube on hand. For us, because we play mostly with silicone toys, it needs to be water-based. Second, start small, but not too small; the peggee needs to be able to feel it in order to enjoy it. Third, make sure you are talking. If it is a concern, PEGGING WON’T MAKE YOU GAY! (and seriously, there is NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING GAY, BI, or OPEN TO THE POSSIBILITIES!!). Fourth, don’t be afraid to have fun! Harnesses, for one, are hard to put on (for the most part….see our upcoming piece on the RodeoH harnesses for something that is really easy to get on!) and you have to be able to laugh about it. Finally, manage your expectations and don’t think you have to get it right the first time. After all, how many really great things were perfect the first time you tried it?



We also have a few thoughts in regard to buying your first harness. Quality is important, but so is price. We don’t suggest breaking the bank the first time out of the gate. There are a lot of decent nylon harnesses out there that will serve the purpose long enough to decide whether you want to be living the Pegging Life. Many of these harnesses come with a dildo as a set. We recommend getting a set that comes with a silicone dildo. If you and your lover enjoy pegging, a silicone dildo is safe and will last much longer. If, however, pegging is not for you, a good silicone dildo can always serve other purposes once properly cleaned. When you decide to upgrade harnesses, you really can’t beat a Joque or a Theo for comfort, wearability, and durability or a RodeoH for that anywhere/anytime spontaneity some lovers crave.



4-way adjustable harness with a slender strap-onAdjustable harness that comes with a silicone G-spot dongComfortable adjustable harness with a silicone dildoHarness and silicone dildo set.The silky Luv-Touch harness and rubber o-ring help keep the silicone dong in place, while the comfortable harness easily adjusts to fit most sizes.Harness kit with dildo and interchangeable ringsHarness and dildo set with vibrating micro-stimulator4-way adjustable harness with a silicone dildo




EdenFantasys is your one-stop shop for all of your Valentine’s Day gift giving needs. Whether you are looking for a strap-on harness and dildo set or something sexy to wear, they have you covered. They also carry a full line of sexy costumes if you want to get a little dressed up. And of course, they have all the Sex Toys you could want to play long into the night.



 Silicone Strapon Kits




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Have fun and play safely!



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Thursday, January 12, 2012

What happens when your dad finds your dildo....



Sometime after my first trip to San Francisco to buy my first dildo and harness, and before I had the opportunity to use it (or have it used in me), I ended up back on active duty in the Army.

Although my first wife and I had been separated for nearly 18 months, we were, officially at least, still married. As a married service member I was entitled to some benefits, one of which was moving my household goods from my apartment in upstate New York to my new duty station in DC. The problem was my reporting date was sooner than I could possibly get into an apartment. My solution was to pack all my stuff in boxes, put them in storage, and have my father sign the papers when the movers came to pick them up. Deep inside one of these boxes, my dildo and harness were carefully packed. It seemed like a good idea at the time.

The problem with military moves is that they are extremely careful about what they take and how it is packed. No firearms. No fireworks. No toys with batteries. There is not, thankfully, a restriction on dildos and harnesses. There is, however, the matter of liability. In an effort to mitigate this liability, unless you sign a waiver, they are going to repack your boxes. I wasn’t there to sign. My father didn’t see the harm in them repacking everything. The movers repacked….everything.

You can imagine my surprise when my goods arrived in boxes that were quite different than the boxes I had used. And then you can imagine my horror at realizing that there were things I didn’t want movers, or my dad, poking through. A few pornos, a couple of books of erotica, and a Cybergasm CD were all normal enough. A seven inch lavender silicone cock and a leather harness….well that might have seemed a bit odd.

Fortunately the inventory upon receiving the goods does not have to be done with the movers. You have some time to go through your boxes on your own to make sure everything is accounted for and in the same condition it was in when they “packed you out.” I eventually found my box of treasures with all my sexy stuff in it. I think they were labeled “personal items” but I can’t quite remember. All I know is that they were packed just as carefully as everything else: wrapped in blank newsprint and tucked safely in a box. There was no outward indication that these items were any different than a Waterford vase or my human skull replica; just my stuff, and well-packed. Thank you Allied movers.

My parents are not the most sex positive people in the world. Actually strike that, my father is not a sex positive person. My mother is, well, his polar opposite. That’s probably why they divorced.

The first vibrator I ever saw was hers, found in a drawer while looking for ribbon. It was her “The Joy of Sex” that gave me the most incredible orgasm of my young life. It was she who found me in her bed with a friend when she came home early to the apartment we were renting in Arizona during my teens. She walked in the room, looked at the two of us, allowed us the chance to uncouple and said, “Whose your friend?”

“Uh, this is Stephanie.”

“Hi, Stephanie, I’m Christine,” she said extending her hand for a shake. Then she left and presumably spent the night at a friend’s because I didn’t see her again until the next day when we were set to make the 3 hour drive to Phoenix. That drive was excruciating. I was waiting for the talk. The talk my dad, who I lived with nearly full-time would have given me. Never once did she mention it. That doesn’t make her cool, or my favorite, it just makes her sex positive.

My dad, on the other hand, found my condoms in a bracelet box behind my headboard and cut them in half. He also left a note: “When you think you are ready to be a father, come talk to me!” Now I had been raised Catholic and I know they have some unusual ideas about condom use, but I thought it was universally accepted that condoms were designed to prevent fatherhood. In fact, it is that very characteristic that made condoms so evil in the first place! I don’t know what bothered me more, the fact that I didn’t have any condoms or that my dad was an idiot. Either way, it didn’t stop us from fucking; it just increased our risks dramatically.

It was this same guy, who I do love dearly, who probably found my dildo and harness. Of course, there was the possibility that the packers tried to shield him from this. I am sure this was not the first time movers came across some sex paraphernalia during a “packing out.” (In fact, when the movers my employer recently hired came to move our stuff they asked what our sex swing stand was. “It’s gym equipment.” That’s what she put on the box. I am sure I didn’t fool anyone!) I was, however, sure that this was the first time my father had been exposed to a strapon cock in his son’s personal goods.

This all happened in early spring. I didn’t get back home to New York again until July 4th. My father and I talked quite a few times in the interim and for the first dozen or so times I was waiting for him to bring it up. He never said a thing. I guess, had he had the opportunity, he might have slipped a note inside the box: “When you think you are ready to get bent over, come see me!” Okay, maybe that would be creepy. Eventually I decided that he never saw the dildo and harness. The movers shielded him from this discovery, and it would never come up because he didn’t know anything about it. Again, it seemed reasonable at the time.

During my trip home for the Fourth, my father cornered me in his kitchen. He had the home turf advantage. He started asking some bizarre questions about why my first wife and I split up, most of which were aimed at her sexuality in very tangential ways. He wouldn’t come right out and ask, but it was clear where he was going: did she leave me for another woman. No, Dad, she did not leave me for another woman.

I clearly had him satisfied, or at least convinced, that I didn’t have a strapon because my ex-wife was a lesbian (again, flawed logic is a running theme). It was then that my father started on a whole other trajectory. Mind you, he has not mentioned the existence of the strapon; but it was clear he knew I owned it and he was set on getting an answer. His line of questioning then turned to …. his recent prostate exam! Did I know that it wasn’t horrible? It actually made him feel good in a weird way which was terribly embarrassing but, had I ever heard of this? His urologist said it was okay. It wasn’t like he was gay just because it felt funny. Did I know this? The prostate could be a source of pleasure? Was I aware?

This was the most sex talk I had ever had with my dad. It was this weird beating around the bush with him trying to find out why I had a silicone dick in my boxes without ever really talking about it. This went on for at least 30 minutes. I didn’t cop to it during the interrogation and he never brought it up again. That time in his kitchen has always weighed heavy on me. We were so close to actually talking about something and yet both of us couldn’t bring ourselves to actually address it. So here it is: DAD, I TAKE GREAT PLEASURE FROM YOUR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW STRAPPING ON A COCK AND FUCKING ME UP THE ASS.

Wow, that was easy!



***Pegging is the sexual act of a woman using a strapon dildo to anally penetrate her male partner.***

More than just a review of the First Mate Silicone Dildo...





A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to be out on the West Coast for business. I haven’t been to California in years and I have long been lamenting the fact that I can’t shop at Good Vibrations, the friendliest sex boutique on the planet (see First Steps….). I live in Florida and we have lots of Adam & Eve shops at our disposal. While nice enough and well-stocked, they just aren’t the same. Good Vibrations is, however, a destination of choice simply because it is Good Vibrations. I was hoping that I might squeeze in the 100+ mile drive to San Francisco from my hotel in Monterey. Of course, any trip to Good Vibrations wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Stormy Leather as well. I was very excited when, on Thursday, it looked like I might be able to wrap things up on Friday and free up at least half of my afternoon.

By about 2:30, I was mapping out my route. It turns out, much to my chagrin; Stormy Leather is closed while they search for a new location. Apparently the search hasn’t been going so well. What I found out was that at the Valencia Street store they were participating in the Mission District Holiday Block Party. They would be serving wine and chocolate as well as offering a 15% discount on all purchases. It’s not as if I needed a lure to get me to the shop; this was just a nice extra bonus. At the Polk Street store they were having an art show and, unbeknownst to me at the time, a discussion panel on the DVD release of An Open Invitation: A Real Swinger’s Party in San Francisco. I decided to go to both stores. After all, it’s been a long, long time.

If you have never been to a Good Vibrations store, you should go. No caveats given. You should go. Make a point of it. Plan a vacation around it. Heck, plan a business trip around going to Good Vibrations. Put it on your bucket list, but get there before you are too old to enjoy it, and that can be a very ripe old age!

The two stores I visited are quite different even if they are less than 2.5 miles apart. The Valencia Street store, which I visited first, is a neighborhood store. It is unassuming, sex-positive and as comfortable as clam chowder in a sourdough bowl and an Anchor Steam. The Polk Street Store is a little higher end. Different neighborhood…different clientele, I guess. Plus, I hear, they get a few more tourists on Polk Street. Don’t get me wrong, Polk Street is everything Valencia Street is, except more polished.

When I got to the Valencia Street store I took my time wandering about. I had the rare pleasure of getting to pick up some toys that I have just been seeing online. One such toy was the Cobra Libre Stimulator for Men, something that once you do put your hands on it you are really going to want to play with it. The other great thing about Good Vibrations is that you can really explore your dildo selection. After judging size, length, girth and color, I settled on the First Mate Silicone Dildo. Of course, like the last time I was there, a very friendly, non-threatening and knowledgeable salesperson was there to answer any question I might have. And I had some chocolate, but no wine because I was driving.

When I got to the Polk Street store the ticketed panel discussion was going on in the room where the art exhibit was also being displayed. I decided to wait the 20 minutes until they were finished. It gave me more time to look around the store and explore the book selection. After the discussion let out people were moving in and out of the space in the back cleaning up and talking with one another. Because the gathering was ticketed, I felt awkward going in there until things settled down. However, after another 20 minutes I asked a salesperson if she thought it would be okay if I went back there. She said absolutely telling me there was no need to have waited as long as I did.

Once in the back, I was more interested in photographs of the early gay rights movement in San Francisco than the art show. I was, however, most interested in a person who was moving about. I had the pleasure of meeting Carol Queen and having the opportunity to thank her for all that she has done in the name of sex education, equality, and, in our case, introducing us to the Pegging Life. It was brief, but it really was a fantastic experience for me. I am very grateful for the few minutes of her time that she gave me. Forget meeting Mickey Mantle, I’ll take Carol Queen any day!! On my way out, I grabbed a set of Butterfly Nipple Clamps.

My trip to San Francisco, in spite of the nasty traffic on the way there and the downpour on the way back was well worth the effort. My only regret is that I had to go without Mrs. Peg. I got some great toys, I visited the best walk-in sex toy shops in the world, and I got to meet an icon in the world of sex play. If you ever have the opportunity, take it. If the opportunity doesn’t come up organically, create it. You will not regret a trip to Good Vibrations!



The First Mate Silicone Dildo is 7 inches long and 1.5 inches in diameter. Ours is jet black with a matte finish. It is absolutely gorgeous in our SpareParts Hardware Theo harness. The size of this cock is perfect for sucking and for pegging. It is big enough to say, “Wow, what a big cock you have!” but not so big that as to make you say, “Yikes! What a big cock you have!” It has a pronounced head and raised veins which 1) make it look very real and 2) make it feel absolutely fantastic during insertion and even better during thrusting.

The First Mate Dildo is made out of high quality silicone. This is, once again, our favorite material for pegging toys. While there are other non-porous toys out there, none of them can beat the flexibility and comfort of silicone while you are getting pegged. Having a steel or glass plug up your ass is one thing. But when there is thrusting involved, especially vigorous thrusting, having a material that gives a little is absolute essential for the comfort of the peggee. The First Mate has supplanted our other dildos as our First Choice!! I’d love to say I have seen An Open Invitation: A Real Swinger’s Party in San Francisco or played with the Cobra Libre Stimulator for Men, but I haven’t. No review yet, but maybe in the future. As for those Butterfly Nipple Clamps…..don’t let the name fool you. They should be called Eagle Talon Clips or HOLY SHIT! Nipple Clips. They have a VERY firm grip. I can wear them; Mrs. Peg cannot. I guess I am just a glutton for punishment at times…that, and my nipples are a lot smaller!

So here is the review: Good Vibrations is awesome and you should go. The First Mate Silicone Dildo is incredible and the perfect choice for a pegging dildo. The Cobra Libre Stimulator for Men looks like fun and I WANT TO PLAY WITH IT!! An Open Invitation: A Real Swinger’s Party in San Francisco looks like a good video. Given that many of the actors were at the panel discussion and I got to observe them interacting with each other, I would say there is, at the very least, a lot of chemistry in the film. Finally, the Butterfly Nipple Clamps are a good grab….I mean that literally. They will grab your nipples really, really well. The choice as to whether or not that is a good thing is yours. Our review of the SpareParts HardWare’sTheo is posted here.

Have fun, and start planning that next trip!!



*****WE BOUGHT THE FIRST MATE AND THE NIPPLE CLAMPS WITH COLD HARD CASH…OKAY…A CREDIT CARD BUT WE PAID OFF THE BALANCE SO…NO FTC DISCLAIMER!!!******

***Pegging is the sexual act of a woman using a strapon dildo to anally penetrate her male partner.***

NOT for the Faint of Heart! (But a damned good film)

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