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Top 10 Sex Toys of 2022

While 2022 has been another strange year to be a human being, it’s yet again been a terrific time for sex toys. The flourishing industry, which is rapidly growing and projected to be worth USD $62.32 billion by 2030, is an exciting place to be right now, and accordingly I reviewed more products over the last 12 months than ever before. But as much fun as I’ve had, the downside always comes this time of year when I have to choose which lucky few will make it on my annual Top 10 Sex Toys Of The Year. Looking back at the countless orgasms I’ve had (and I’ve helped others have) thanks to my line of work does perk me back up, of course, as does reflecting on the advances to sex toys that are made each year, not just from a technological and quality standpoint, but in regards to accessibility as well, to ensure everyone has the same right to enjoy these amazing products. So, without further ado, sit back as I revisit 2022, look at what’s ahead in 2023, and share my Top 10 Sex Toys of 2022 with you all.

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January 12, 2023 by Grace

Godemiche, Grinders, Reviews, Silicone

Review: Godemiche Grind Ring

Earlier this year I took a risk covering a new type of sex toy that could have easily just turned out to be a quick fad. But it paid off in spades, with my Grinder Round-Up not only being my most popular post of the year, but one of the most viewed posts on my blog of all-time, cementing the unique style’s place as the toy of 2022. Since then, the interpretations of what a grinder can be have only continued, and I’ve received multiple offers and requests to review more of them. I was more than happy to oblige, of course, and so you can expect to see a lot more of these rideable and lay-on toys at the blog soon. To kick that off, we have UK small business Godemiche’s version, which just so happens to be one of the first grinders I became aware of, and one that I originally intended to include in the Round-Up. But it looks like it all worked out for the best, because not only have Godemiche sent me two of their Grind Ring, but they’ve thrown in its V-Plate attachment as well!

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December 22, 2022 by Grace

Dildos, Le Wand, Metal, Reviews

Review: Le Wand Hoop

For almost 20 years, the Njoy Pure Wand has been the go-to stainless steel sex toy, unrivaled in its design and pleasure abilities. So it’s almost impressive, that in an industry where copycat designs run rampant, that the Pure Wand has managed to remain a one-of-a-kind through sheer reputation alone. That is, until now, with the release of the Le Wand Hoop. An almost carbon-copy of the Pure Wand, this kind of move certainly isn’t new ground for the US-based manufacturer, whose entire catalogue is based on reimagining popular designs from other companies. However, as with their take on the legendary Magic Wand Rechargeable, my problem with Le Wand stems from the fact that rather than offering these imitations at a lower price point, they instead ask for even more money. Which begs the question: why would anyone pay more for a knock-off Pure Wand?

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December 10, 2022 by Grace

Sales

Sales: Best Black Friday Sex Toy Deals 2022

Black Friday feels extra special this year. As the world continues to settle into this “new normal”, it’s the first time in years that we don’t have to worry as much about issues such as postal delays and under-staffed stores. But with budgets being tighter than ever in some parts of the world, Australia included, due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, I think I speak for everyone when I say that we could all use a bargain. So what better time than Black Friday to stock up on all of life’s little necessities that suddenly cost way too much this year? And, of course, what better way to treat yourself after all those savings than with a brand new sex toy? It seems adult retailers are feeling my vibe, because I’m already seeing some of the biggest deals ever on vibrators and pleasure essentials, and we’ve still got days to go before the big BF! So, as always, I’ve made things easy for you by rounding-up the very Best Black Friday Sex Toy Deals for 2022 right here, alongside my recommendations for the top products you need to look out for!

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November 23, 2022 by Grace

Funzze, Masturbator, Reviews, Silicone, USB Rechargeable, Vibrators

Review: Funzze Couple Sharing Vibrator Ⅱ

Last week at the blog I looked at a new range of toys based around the idea of not using gendered marketing or specifying a particular use, so that users could instead make their own decisions on how to go about enjoying them. But whilst the Sunflower and the rest of Evolved Novelties’ Gender X range were certainly non-gendered, their line of mostly classic sex toys still couldn’t shake off the methods of use that we’ve already come to associate them with. So for today’s review, I’m looking to take this idea one step further, with a vibrator that’ll really get your imagination going. The Funzze Couple Sharing Vibrator II is a new style of sex toy that I’ve watched go viral over the past few years. With two rounded prongs at one end and a large shaft at the other, there is no immediately obvious way to use this product, and this sense of choice has made the design a popular option when shopping with white-label retailers.

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October 26, 2022 by Grace

Evolved Novelties, Gender X, Reviews, Silicone, USB Rechargeable, Vibrators

Review: Gender X Sunflower

Navigating the world of sex toys as a non-binary queer person is not easy. Go to almost any online sex store, and you’ll see a menu with categories like “female”, “male”, “couples”, “gay” and “lesbian”. But where do I fit? I could choose female, my gender assigned at birth, but what if I want a toy I can use solo and with a partner, and what if I don’t know the gender of said partner? It gives me a headache just thinking about it, and that’s as someone with almost a decade of experience in the industry. So I can’t imagine the difficulties that arise for someone new to all this, regardless of how you identify. Because at the end of the day, it’s all bullshit. Sex toys have no gender or sexuality, and the vast majority of them can be used by anyone, regardless of your genitals or preference of partner. So when Betty’s Toy Box (one of the few retailers doing the right thing by categorising toys by type and which body part they stimulate) recently introduced me to Evolved Novelties’ new brand Gender X, which offers a range of gender-neutral sex toys, I signed right up to review the Sunflower.

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October 19, 2022 by Grace