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Sales: Best Black Friday Sex Toy Deals 2020

What a YEAR it has been! Usually I am feeling a little bit sad to acknowledge another 12 months have passed when I’m writing this post, but 2020 can honestly just GTFO. More than ever I think we deserve to treat ourselves and each other during the upcoming sales season, after all, anyone who made it through these “unprecedented times” deserves a goddamn medal in my opinion. Plus, considering how universally tight money has been, I think it’s fair to say that for many of us these sales aren’t just a treat, but a necessity. As usual this post brings together the best sales from sex toy retailers and manufacturers around the web and compiles them for easy browsing, but this year I also want to encourage you to shop within your own country (it’ll help your local economy and decrease the risk of postal delays) and shop small if you can.

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November 23, 2020 by Grace

Dildos, Lovehoney, Reviews, Silicone

Review: Lovehoney Glow-in-the-Dark Dildo

As an Australian I don’t tend to make as big as a deal here about the current spooky season as some of my overseas friends, but growing up in Britain means that Halloween is still very much a holiday that holds a dear place in my heart. Still, it’s because of this, and my usual affinity for cute rather than horror toys, that it’s not often you’ll find me participating in any spooktober-style reviews. So when Lovehoney recently reached out to me about their new October releases, my eyes were immediately drawn to the adorable-looking Glow-in-the-Dark Dildo far more than any of their Halloween inspired products. Little did I know however, that when the lights are turned off this dildo become possibly the most spooky of them all! Thus, for the very first time, here I am with a extra special Halloween review!

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October 31, 2020 by Grace

Personal

My Favourite Sex Toys: 2020 Edition

Almost two years ago to this day I launched a new post series called What’s In My Toy Box?. Intended to be a “Where Are They Now?” of all the products I’ve ever reviewed, I wanted it to act as an easy guide to which toys I continue to use regularly, and thus what’s most deserving of your money. After all, just because a review was positive or an item made it onto my Top 10 Sex Toys Of The Year does not mean I’ll keep using it after the fact. As I mentioned back in 2018 however, there really isn’t much point in me producing a new one of these until my toy box has changed enough to warrant one, and I really didn’t feel like this was the case last year. But with this year’s lockdown I’ve had plenty of time to reevaluate and switch things around, and with a toy box now filled with more new toys than old ones, it seemed time to finally resurrect this series, albeit with a new name!

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October 27, 2020 by Grace

Dildos, Reviews, Silicone, Vixen Creations

Review: Vixen Creations VixSkin Mustang

Long before I started reviewing sex toys, I was an avid reader of sex blogs. As a curious 18 year old who had just moved out of home, I didn’t have much to spend, so researching which products were best in order to get the most out of my money was of the utmost importance to me. It was during this time that I first noticed a number of products that seemed to repeatedly pop up in the work of my favourite bloggers, regardless of what they were supposed to be actually writing about. They were the must-haves of sex toys, and so when I started blogging the toys on that list, such as the Magic Wand Rechargeable, We-Vibe Tango, and Njoy Pure Wand, were some of the first I sought out. Five years in however, there has only been one toy that has managed to evade me all this time, despite numerous efforts to get my hands on it. Widely regarded as the best realistic dildo ever, the Vixen Creations VixSkin Mustang stands-out from the rest on my list as the only toy from an independent maker, and it is that fact that has made obtaining one here in Australia tricky. But when the amazing folks over at KissKiss heard of my struggles, they were kind enough to send one out all the way from Switzerland, so that my sex toy dreams may finally be fulfilled!

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October 13, 2020 by Grace

AC Rechargeable, Le Wand, Reviews, Silicone, Vibrators

Review: Le Wand Rechargeable Massager

Despite being a relatively new brand, Le Wand’s products continually seem to be a topic of debate among sex bloggers, and for good reason. Accused of being a “copy-cat” manufacturer, the luxury toy brand has been releasing products that look suspiciously similar to those from other brands for years now, but with the announcement of their latest Stainless Steel collection, which features toys almost identical to those from Njoy, things have really heated up. Now, my thoughts on this matter could make up an entire post of their own, so for now I’ll just say that taking inspiration from popular products is just part of design, and as frustrating as it might be, it’s something that happens across all industries. Plus, an important thing to consider is that while Njoy’s products (which range from $130 to $520 AUD) are not a possibility for most people, Le Wand’s are significantly cheaper, and I am 100% here for making toys more accessible. At the end of the day though, Le Wand is a luxury brand too, and keeping their prices lower than the toys they take inspiration from isn’t always easy. With that in mind, today I am taking a look at the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager, a toy that’s very similar to one of my personal favourites, the Magic Wand Rechargeable, despite costing more!

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September 30, 2020 by Grace

Ceramic, Désirables, Dildos, Kegel Exercisers, Reviews

Review: Désirables Dalia

As our seemingly never-ending lockdown continues here in Melbourne, I find myself thinking about how to support small and local businesses more than ever. Whether it’s a brick-and-mortar store that has been forced to close its doors, or an online retailer faced with demands for refunds due to delays out of their control, it’s a tough time to be in business. So in addition to my own financial support, I’ve been working to find new ways to promote and highlight small businesses on my social media over the last few months, and it was through this that I first learned of Montréal-based manufacturer Désirables. An independent maker of some of the most beautiful hand-made products I’ve ever seen, Désirables immediately stood out to me through their use of porcelain as a medium for their toys, which is something I haven’t seen before. So you can imagine my excitement when I recently found out that one of my favourite local retailers, Nikki Darling, was not only about to become the first Australian stockist of their exquisite and unique toys, but that they also wanted me to review them!

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September 17, 2020 by Grace