A product review…
Of sorts.
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I had a conversation with someone recently about shopping for sex toys, and it called to mind the fact that even though I mention my sex toys on my blog occasionally, I don’t typically go into much detail or share ‘review’ type information unless it’s specifically asked for. Â It’s not that I don’t want to give you the skinny (or the not-so-skinny ~ All About That Bass and all that) on what’s in my toy box; mostly it’s just that I forget.
{I forget a lot of things after using said sex toys, including how to speak.}
H o w e v e r
A fellow blogger asked some really good questions recently before making a purchase, and it reminded me of an email exchange I had with my BFF a while back. Â Like, kinda WAY back. Â In 2012. Â (I save all my Important Correspondence, yo. Â Because you never know when it may come in handy.)
So, without further ado:
ICICLES
(a product review in the context of conversation)
This was the first Icicle I purchased, and it remains my favorite.
You know I have actually seen those glass icicles at Dildos ‘R Us, and I guess I always thought you just hung them up on your Christmas tree or something. The idea of a breakable, possibly shattering thing stuck up there in the holy of holies gives me the willies. Though I admit those rubber dongs are too soft–guys always felt pleasantly harder than that. The hardness must feel nice.
Let’s talk about cocks, shall we? Glass ones. 
My Icicle is most definitely NOT a Christmas tree decoration, although it’s pretty enough to be one. It’s made from medical grade glass.  Therefore, it can withstand heat and cold (holy ice cube, Batman!) and is (judging by how many times we’ve dropped it/thrown it/clunked it against the bedframe in our frenzy) virtually indestructible. Mine is ridged with small bumps along the shaft, which is curved to provide the perfect massage against my G-spot. And the head… Oh. My. GOD. I cream like never before. So when the Mister is working its magic, I just lie back…
Rub my clit…
And cum.
And, if he’s in the mood to totally pleasure me (me, Me, ME!)…
I cum again. Grin. And again and again and again.
The smoothness – and of course, the hardness – of the head provides an amazingly sensual experience without any of the drawbacks of plastic. It is absolutely fabulous. I’d highly recommend you try one for yourself. They come in variety of sizes, shapes, textures (remember the bumps?) and colors.
[as of this blog posting I have three glass pieces in my collection]
I didn’t realize it was fairly indestructible, that is cool. And it has the advantage of being easy to sterilize. I worry about the rubber/plastic things and what they carry around, especially as I would be putting them in a bit more of a germy place than you probably would.
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[segue from a subsequent conversation about using condoms on toys, especially in germy places…]
I’ve always found great amusement in products that are advertised ‘Ribbed For Her Pleasure’ or other such nonsense. Â My ex would buy those kind of condoms sometimes, but the ridges and bumps never made any difference to me.
My glass cock, however, has little raised bumps on its shaft, and when I clamp down on it (I get s*u*p*e*r tight right before I cum), I can feel them. Â Particularly when I’m moving slow. I don’t know how much they affect my pleasure, but I can definitely FEEL them. Maybe next time I’ll pay closer attention to how they (do or do not) affect me. Â I’m usually focused elsewhere. Â I sort of channel all my energy toward my g-spot when I’m using that toy (or when that toy is being used on me), and I focus on the way the smooth glass head manipulates my pleasure centers there. Â So when I’m being stroked there and I’m about to cum, I direct all my energy to the task of milking that primal sensation until it becomes like a mini storm center. Â Then lightning strikes and I experience delicious shivers of electrical energy as that ball of energy radiates outward. Â Sometimes, if I orgasm hard enough (especially when I’ve been Edging), my extremities will start tingling and I go into this sort of semi-trance state where my mind is just blissfully floating. Â And I think I’ve told you before that I’m not a squirter, but when I use my Icicle I tend to get very wet, so my sizzling-synapse/electrically-charged orgasm is often accompanied by waves of vaginal fluids as they gush in time with my internal clench-and-release. Â Like a thunder storm over the ocean. Â So…
Glass Cock = Wet Spot
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Uhm.
Any questions?
[Go on… I know you wanna know.]
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I need to check that out. I had a lovely glass one (unfortunately, mine broke. Tile floors) that was pretty awesome. I’ve never been a fan of rubber or silicon ones because it seems like they dry me out. So I’ve used the hard plastic ones, but I agree, glass is much easier to clean. That one looks so pretty, though. I definitely need one.
Gah! Note to self: Keep away from tile.
Yes, the easy-clean factor is a big plus. The other thing I like about Pipedream products is their affordability. My favorite one (as pictured) retails for around $80 (mine was less because I shop at our local boutique when they offer specialty product discounts and coupons), but my friend bought one on Amazon after I introduced her to mine, and I think she only paid like $40. Most of their products fall in the $40-$100 range, retail.
I’ve also found that glass is compatible with just about any lube, which – considering my tricky body chemistry – is a huge plus.
Oh awesome… I think mine was around $60 or so… It’s been awhile, so I don’t remember. But yes, that’s very affordable! Definitely at the top of my Want list now!
wow,,, Shawing!
i love the insights into who you are that you provide while giving a very thorough and at times technical review
Heh.
*off she goes on another tangent*
As I was saying…
The beumps… (in my best Inspector Clouseau voice)
Have you tried it after putting it in the freezer? I have a glass toy and it’s definitely a new sensation. (INXS’ song A New Sensation came to mind.)
No, I don’t do well with the shocking cold. I’ve had it after being immersed in cold water, but the sensation can temporarily border on pain (of the unenjoyable ouch-ouch-frostbite! variety), and those tissues are very tender.
But everyone has different limitations, and glass toys are made to handle extremes. My only advice – for a newbie – would be to take it a little at a time. Cold water, then fridge, then varying amounts of time in the freezer. So as not to shock the system. 🙂
How do you like it?
“little at a time” …I went straight for the freezer. Interesting, yes, freezing, yes but the shock is part of the “fun”. Continual motion and removal to let the temperature even out does help but it’s the playing itself that makes it fun. Just a game
The beumps — definitely a woman’s best friend. Verrrry nice 😉
Hehehe. And they say it’s diamonds. Pfffft…
Diamonds shmiamonds …
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What an interesting and entertaining article, filled with a wealth of detail.
This has also been very timely as a very dear friends birtday is looming.
Ooooh, how fun! 😀
Glass: it does a body good!
This review is really “the gift that keeps on giving”…I think I know someone who will really appreciate this recommendation.
I’m so glad it was helpful! 🙂