Star Dream looks like a standard, pretty glass dildo, but this gorgeous toy holds a secret. Want to know what it is? Read on!

“You have to put this inside me,” I told my partner one Saturday night as he made to move between my legs.

“Which side do you want?” he asked, and it was only then that I realized that the toy’s ends were not identically shaped. While the colored end is spherical, the clear end is slightly pointed.

“I’ll take the clear one,” I said. He held the ball in the palm of his hand and placed the toy’s shaft between his second and third finger as if it were a extra digit. He then dove between my legs where for the next bit of time (I have no idea how long) he licked me while thrusting Star Dream into me with gusto.

I used to think that curved toys were better for intense g-spot stimulation, but now I’m not entirely sure that’s correct. Alone, a curved item can certainly help one reach her own g-spot, but with a partner? I now am of the opinion that straight is better. A straight shaft allows the partner wielding the toy more control of angle and direction, I think, and I really enjoyed how the straight shaft of Star Dream felt in me.

As time passes I’m also finding myself more enamored of bumpy toys, at least bumpy toys used in the vagina. Star Dream’s shaft is covered with smooth bumps; the combined stimulation of lips and toy made me insensible of any bumpiness when with my partner, but when I was alone it was a different story. I went slower by myself and eschewed thrusting, instead choosing to allow Star Dream gently to slide out of me in its own time. Bumps sliding gently out of a pulsing pussy? Fabulous. I highly recommend it.

Anal play should be fine with this toy as long as you don’t get too carried away. Start with the tapered end and don’t insert it beyond the toy’s bumpy shaft. Consider using a condom over it for easier clean-up, but it’s really no problem if you forget. Glass toys can be washed with anti-bacterial soap and hot water and will be as good as new when you’re done.

And the secret alluded to at the beginning of this review? I didn’t notice until the second time I washed the toy that its clear end features a sparkly swirl of dichroic glass. It looks like a miniature galaxy has been caught in the glass.

Functionality and beauty all wrapped up in one pretty piece.

“Oh look, it’s ready for bed,” pointed out my partner after I shoved my brand-new, unopened Athena Glass Dildo from Babeland across the table to him.  I peered over to see what he was talking about.

Turns out that Athena nestles into a form-fitting piece of foam layered with a silky white drape.  Atop Athena rests a pink cloth meant for polishing the toy.  He had it tucked up around the toy’s midsection.  Taken as a whole Athena looked look like a slender blue snake put down for a nap.  Or tucked away in a coffin.  Er, let’s stick with the napping idea, shall we?

Out of the box you’ll notice Athena’s rich blue color (Babeland shows it only in pink at the moment) accented by a swirly white “L” on the toy’s larger end.  The piece is elegant, simple and gorgeous, with looks nondescript enough that it could be displayed as an art piece.

It’s also enormously functional.  The small end is a good size for an anal novice, and super-slippery glass means easy entry for anyone.  Athena’s boomerang-like curve allows the toy to be angled quite well during self-stimulation or with a partner.  Lots of other glass toys feature ripples, swirls and nubbins; Athena’s simplicity is a nice contrast to other busier products.

The manufacturer, Luxotiq, recommends washing this lovely glass dildo in warm water with antibacterial soap, or rinsing with a 10% bleach solution if sterilization is required.  They advise against cleaning the toy in a dishwasher.

Buy Athena if you like low-key, classic design in your sex toys.  And make sure to tuck it back into bed after every use.

A big part of the charm glass dildos hold for me is the fact that they are generally gorgeous.  The crystalline glass, shimmering colors, swirls, exquisitely formed curves — all of these things make the sometimes hefty price tag on these sex toys worth it.

I’m sorry to say that the Hornet (available from GlassDildoz.com and manufactured by RubyGlass21.com) misses the mark as far as beauty is concerned.  I mean, I understand the look they were aiming for here.  Yellow and black like the nasty stinging insect, right?  But the yellow looks too much like watered-down tea for my taste, and the black seems matte instead of shiny.  Together the combination is less than appetizing.  Many glass dildos look utterly lickable, like a combination of jewelry and frozen adult beverage.  You just want to put them in your mouth.  The Hornet?  I wanted to wash it.  Repeatedly.

Also, I had a real problem with the Hornet’s base.  I’m not sure why RubyGlass21.com bucked the trend of putting disk-shaped bases on standing glass toys.  Instead, Hornet’s base is asymmetrical:  The side toward the curve juts out while the side opposite the curve is nearly non-existent.  Was this meant to make it look unique?  I suppose it does, but it also makes it mighty unstable.  Putting it back on the nightstand with shaky hands after use turned into a hazardous event.

Nevertheless, Hornet’s overall shape is very nice.  The curve allows the user great access to the g-spot, while the otherwise faulty base offers a good handhold and protection against the toy slipping all the way inside if it’s used in the bottom.  The swirls of black glass feel great entering and exiting (and entering and exiting again and again and again).

And like other glass products, Hornet is super-easy to clean.  Hot soapy water will do the trick for your standard every-day cleaning, while a trip through the dishwasher (top shelf, no detergent) will disinfect the toy if you plan on sharing it with another partner.

While I don’t find the Hornet particularly attractive, others certainly might.  In the words of the brilliant Benjamin Franklin, “Iin the dark all Cats are grey.”

Bloomy is an adorable little buttplug created by Fun Factory.  It’s made from the company’s high-quality soft silicone, which can be boiled to sterilize between partners, orifices or sessions.

And this is a very good thing, because Bloomy is excessively versatile.  Use it in a girl’s vagina or anyone’s ass.  Use it to practice Kegels, thrust (lightly; more on this later), hold a vibe in place, or provide mild to intense anal stimulation.

Let’s go in reverse order, shall we?  See how Bloomy’s head has two levels?  Beginners will enjoy using just the tip, while more experienced sorts will want the whole thing.  There’s no worry about the toy slipping all the way inisde; the large, comforting handle allows both ease of manipulation and security.

Next, look to Bloomy’s prettily curved handle.  Slip a small bullet vibe into this opening and you’ve got yourself a fine way of transmitting a wonderfully buzzy sensation to the perineum or clit.  It’s really nice to have one toy take care of two areas, especially if you’re enjoying a solo wank.

In the vagina or possibly even in the ass, Bloomy can be used for thrusting.  However, there are much better toys out there for this purpose.  I love how soft the silicone used by Fun Factory is, but it’s honestly not the best thing for hard play.  Keep it in the vagina and use lots of lube and who knows?  Maybe it will work out fine for you.

One of my favorite uses for Bloomy was as a pre-sex Kegelicizer.  I slid it into place with a tiny bit of lube before my partner was set to arrive, then passed the time by gently squeezing the pertinent muscles.  Each squeeze pulled Bloomy in, bringing the handle into closer contact with my body and rubbing the toy’s head against my g-spot.  By the time my partner arrived I was ready for action.  Any toy like this can give some gentle resistance for Kegels but it’s awesome that Bloomy can do so much more.

Any owner of this cute little Fun Factory toy should enjoy the many possibilities for erotic fun that Bloomy can provide.

Big Teaze Toys, creators of the ever-so-fabulous Onye and Tuyo, recently released a new line of sleek stainless steel toys.  Take your pick from a couple bulbous varieties, a pair of ripply ones and the thermometer-shaped Dai-Do, which at this moment rests heavily next to my laptop.

I was given the larger variety, Dai-Do #1, which is available in shiny red or glossy black.  Dai-Do #2 bears the same shape but is significantly smaller.  Bah, I say to significantly smaller.  Bring on the sex toys bigger and heavier and better.  Bring ‘em on.

My partner and I placed the Dai-Do on the nightstand one chilly spring night.  “We’re going to have to warm this up before you even think about putting it in me,” I warned.  He jokingly threatened to use it on me unwarmed.  I jokingly threatened to put it in his bottom, large end first.  Suddenly he agreed with me that warming it up prior to use would be a wonderful idea.

And then we got down to work.  At some point he began going down on me, and I decided the time was right to begin warming up the Dai-Do.  Hot as it was in our bed, the toy was freezing.  In a somewhat altered state of conscious I fumbled with the heavy toy, nearly dropping it on my pal’s head in the process.  But eventually I managed to nestle it next to my warm thigh, where it remained for the next few minutes until he gently prised it from my grip and slid it into me.

Despite my efforts to warm up the Dai-Do it stayed ridiculously cold.  I’m not complaining, really.  The sensation was shocking but passed quickly.  And then the real brilliance of the toy became apparent.  That bulbous knob on the Dai-Do’s end?  It’s fabulous.

It might be hard to tell from the picture above, but the toy’s logo sits atop a rubbery sleeve which serves as a pretty good hand-grip on an otherwise super-slippery toy.  I liked this aspect of the grip, but it did limit the usability of the straight end of the toy.  No way was I going to put that part of it into me.

To my mind the label also limits the toy to vagina-only usage.  I’m sure some brave soul would have no problem using it bulbous-end first in the ass, but I’d worry that an enthusiastic thrust coupled with a passionate counter-thrust would result in a lost toy.  Which doesn’t sound terribly romantic.  At least not to me.

Limit your explorations with Dai-Do to the pussy and make sure that bad boy is the right temperature.  If you follow these simple guidelines you’ll have a blast with it.

SmartBalls Teneo Duo from Babeland are the newest incarnation of classic SmartBalls, arguably the most beloved vaginal balls ever.  From everything I’ve heard these are even better, if that’s possible.

Why are they so great?  Let’s talk about cheap vaginal balls for a moment.  You can get them at any sex store for less than ten bucks, but they’re definitely not worth your time.  They’re not joined together, so it’s more difficult to remove them when the fun’s over.  Also, they’re often painted in fake gold paint, which peels off.  Ew.  No one wants fake gold paint peeling off in the coochie.  At least I don’t.

In contrast, the Teneo balls are made of silicone and elastomer, which means they’re soft, smooth and easy to clean.  Firmly attached to each other and to a removal cord, you won’t have any trouble getting them out when you’re ready to move on to other pleasurers.  And they’re made by FunFactory, one of the most respected and innovative sex toy makers in the world.

Some try vaginal balls to improve muscle tone, and that’s certainly an excellent use for them.  Insert one or both, then practice gentle squeezes with all your pelvic might.  Regular practice is said to help with bladder control; it’s all really cool to clench on a penis during penetration.  My partner says it’s super swell.  They’re also nice to leave in place while receiving oral sex.  Just don’t put them in the ass.  There are much better products for this purpose.

I like to use SmartBalls before sex as a warm up.  I especially like to put them in a couple of hours before sex as I’m running around, readying the bedroom, showering and et cetera.  All that movement makes the heavy balls inside the soft silicone cover bounce around wonderfully.  Move just the right way and they’ll gently tap the g-spot.  If you’ve got to drive to the store for a last-minute bottle of wine, even better.  Cornering while wearing SmartBalls is awesome.

I’ve driven around the block a few extra times just for the fun of cornering while wearing them.  Let’s keep that just between us, shall we?

SmartBalls Teneo Duo will set you back a bit more than the cheap “gold” ben wa balls, but they are definitely worth it.  Unless of course you want to gild your vagina.

The artisans at SteelVineyards create remarkable products from stainless steel, leather, acrylic and natural semi-precious gemstones.  From cockrings to CBT devices to restraints to some of the most interesting insertables on the market, you must check out SteelVineyards’ amazing selection of unique toys.

My fancy was instantly captivated by the company’s G-Pops.  I’d never seen anything like them before.  When mine arrived at its new home I was even more amazed.  A long steel handle lightly cushioned on one end leads to the star of the show:  A heavy stone ball on the other end in your choice of highly-polished natural gemstones such as quartz, tiger’s eye and onyx.  Mine is shiny green jade and very pretty.

It’s pretty but quite seriously heavy.  As my partner balanced the G-Pop in his hand, he worried about hurting me with it.  “Are you sure about this, baby?” he asked.  Absolutely I told him, and with only a little lube and some preliminary oral, we made ready to insert it vaginally.

I was pretty blissed out, but not so much that I was unaware of a sharp crack as my partner brought the toy toward my body.  “Are you ok?” I asked, worried that he’d chipped a tooth and would soon be going to the dentist instead of making me come.  He assured me that all was well; he’d carelessly caught his chin in the hurry to get the toy inside of me.  Let this serve as a warning.  Use care with the G-Pop around chins.  Also, toes.

2 3/8″ inches in diameter may not seem like a very large toy, but trust me when I say that it is.  Two-plus  inches would be large in a soft silicone dildo.  Two-plus inches in something made of an absolutely unyielding material?  It’s HUGE.  But my partner used extreme care, and once the G-Pop wiggled past my pubic bone it felt amazing.  There was an extreme sensation of fullness which never turned into discomfort.  The nice thing was that it didn’t interfere with oral in any way.  I loved the contrast between his gentle lips and the hard pressure of the G-Pop.

Removal needs to be done very slowly; do not yank this toy out if you value the continued integrity of your pubic bone.  But once out, the G-Pop requires little in the way of care beyond a quick soap and water bath, then storage somewhere that won’t allow it to roll away.  We’re protecting our toes, remember?  I’m assuming none of us wears steel-toed boots while gettin’ busy, although if that’s your thing, rock on dude.

The fine folks who create the SteelVineyards designs tell me that they wanted to create a toy with a handle long enough that folks could use it during solo play if desired.  This they certainly achieved; the extended handle allows one to reach the vagina or ass with no excessive gymnastics.  Furthermore, they encourage couples to experiment with penetation along with the toy.  They say the G-Pop’s thin handle allows the penis plenty of room to coexist peacefully during sex, and that the ball guides it almost magically toward the g-spot.  I was a bit nervous about trying out this aspect of the toy.  A single very large stony-hard object in my vagina at a time was quite enough, thank you very much.  I didn’t need another.

After experimenting with the G-Pop several times, I’m really pleased with the sensations it offers.  Try it out if you’re fond of hard materials and intense stimulations.  Just be careful that it doesn’t break any bones.

Those who love gorgeous, high-quality toys will appreciate the Flow dildo, available at Blowfish.com.

Why will they appreciate it?  Let me count the ways.  First, Alumina Flow is manufactured by Tantus, which makes some of the healthiest, most functional sex toys ever.  I’ve never had a bad toy from Tantus, and I’ve tried a bunches of ‘em.

Next, the Flow’s two ends mean double the fun.  The smaller end works well for beginner anal play, while the larger end does a great job at just about everything.  If you’re using Flow anally, don’t go past the rubber gasket.  It’s too pretty to get stuck in the butt.

Do you need more reasons that Flow is fabulous?  How about this:  The toy unscrews at the center, so its parts can be exchanged with other toys in the Alumina line.  I absolutely love rearranging my sex toys, and when I find a toy whose parts can be interchanged, I’m in heaven.  Want a thinner handle with a bloopier end?  Or a pointy handle with a rounded end?  Buy more than one Alumina toy and have fun.

Even more reasons?  Flow can be sterilized after use, which is great if you’re using it for anal play or multiple partners.  It can be chilled or warmed (very gently, please) if you want an extra-intense sensation on the skin.  And the super-smooth aluminum finish feels great with just a tiny bit of lube.

The Flow comes packaged in a sweet black padded box.  Slip it into a gift bag and hand it off to your favorite perv.  Fun times for all!

From the very instant I knew such a thing existed, I wanted — nay, I needed – a Unicorn Dildo from WhipSpider Rubberworks.

In the decades since I first discovered the miracle of putting things into my vagina, I have done so regularly and with very much glee.  Fingers, vibrators, dildos, penises and even the odd make-up brush or vegetable have found their way into my holiest of holies.  I’ve enjoyed dildos that look like penises, people, worms, sea creatures and aliens, with varying results.  But never before had I fucked myself silly with a unicorn horn.

And I ask you, what better thing could there be to use for vaginal or anal penetration than a unicorn horn?  It was once believed that virgins had the power to tame unicorns.  The mythical beasts were said to place their heads in the laps of pure young ladies and fall straight to sleep, which allowed hunters to capture them.  Also, folks believed that unicorn products held the power to neutralize poison.  For this reason, kings drank wine out of cups allegedly made from unicorn horns.

So a unicorn horn used for fucking could (presumably) confer some unnamed yet mystical benefits to my nether regions, I would think — and if you if think differently, please don’t tell me.

This Unicorn Horn is molded from creamy white soft silicone infused with shimmery sparkles.  A deep groove spirals down from the top to the base, which is made of a darker gray silicone covered with pretty decorative swirls.  The base is wide enough to make the toy suitable for use in the ass or an o-ring harness.  It’s just gorgeous, and if you display it on a shelf along with your sculptures of other mythological beasts (fairies, fauns and centaurs will work) no one will even suspect that it’s meant for sexy play.

WhipSpider Rubberworks creates their gorgeous works of art in a Maine studio from 100% medical grade silicone.  Use only water-based lubes with these toys; wash between uses with hot soapy water or antibacterial toy cleaner.  Silicone products also can be boiled for three minutes or run through the dishwasher (top shelf, no detergent) for a more thorough cleaning.

Buy Unicorn Dildos for your favorite SCA members, WoW players and displaced damsels in distress.  They’ll be thrilled.

So let’s say you’ve got a pal, right?  And the pal loves a bit of a dong in his bottom, but not too big, see?  He likes not too big but still ripply, got it?  If you’ve got a pal like that and you want to do something mighty nice for him, get him Spine Tingler from Babeland.

How come?  Because Spine Tingler combines the very best of sensation-producing ripples at a size that even the most timid anal newcomer will find enjoyable.  Add to that the easy clean-up properties of a 100% silicone toy and you’ve got a winner.

Spine Tingler is made by Tantus.com, a company known for high-quality silicone and aluminum toys.  Feel free to use Spine Tingler without a condom, because it can be sterilized after use with a three-minute boil or a trip through the dishwasher (top rack, no detergent).  Don’t need such a rigorous cleaning?  Scrub it with hot soapy water or use an antibacterial toy cleaner.  Unlike cheap jelly toys which cannot be sterilized, Spine Tingler is fine for use in multiple orifices or with multiple partners after it’s cleaned. Isn’t that awesome?

Also awesome is the fact that Spine Tingler’s … er … spines? help it to stay put in the bottom very well.  I’ve used a number of toys on my pal that have tended to make a break for it when things got heated.  Not Spine Tingler.  It comfortably held firm for him even during a whole lot of orgasmic thrashing.

He very much approved of the sliding properties of Spine Tingler as well.  Tantus silicone toys are in general fine to use with high-quality silicone lubes such as Eros Bodyglide (do a spot-test on the toy’s base if you’re nervous); this is what we employed to keep things slippery during the fucking.  The bumps offered up a lot of intense sensation without any discomfort.

A wide base makes Spine Tingler safe for use in the ass and also for use with an o-ring harness.

The Spine Tingler is perfect for anyone who wants an anal toys on the rough but diminuitive side.