SpareParts knows how to make a harness. There are some toys you just lust after. Ones that you’ve seen in action in porn movies, or read about on your favorite sex toy website – ones that you dream about playing with. Every sex toy connoisseur has them. The SpareParts’ Joque harness was mine. I coveted this crème de la crème of jock strap style harnesses for quite some time and actually squealed with excitement when I heard that one was on its way for review.
So, what’s so great about the Joque harness, you ask? The real question should be what’s not. It’s obvious that Joque was designed by someone that actually uses harnesses and knows what works. The structure is unlike any harness I’ve seen before. Instead of the standard thin straps and plastic fasteners, Joque is actually one piece of good quality thick nylon that uses Velcro to help the wearer achieve the perfect fit with no bunching or pulling. As well, the harness features spandex-y leg straps that fit like a dream and stay in one place. I’ve seen a lot of harnesses in my day, but none that even compare to the quality and attention to detail when it comes to making sure it fits and feels comfortable.
I especially love that SpareParts took the time to make a product that caters to women of different sizes. It’s a little more difficult to find a harness if you rock a zaftig body, but Joque has two sizing options and is designed to fit well on bigger bodies. That extra thought on their part really makes me respect the company and makes we want to shout their praises from the rooftops.
Aside from the fit, which is a big part, the coolest feature of Joque is the pouch/”O” ring in the front. An act of what I can only figure as extreme genius, someone over at SpareParts thought to make the “O” ring that you slide your dildo through out of elastic. That’s right; the “O” ring stretches and completely accommodates even the biggest of cocks. No taking precious sex time to switch “O” rings when you want to use a different sized dick. Just pull out and push the new one in. Seriously easy. Another awesome feature of Joque is the pouch that the “O” ring leads into. The pouch holds the base of the dildo and allows for the option to have the base against your skin or inside the pouch with the soft backing rubbing against your delicate bits. The pouch is also designed to take toys with balls, which was the biggest downfall I found with a few other harnesses.
While using the harness is pretty much a dream come true, the cleanup is far from a nightmare. The harness is 100% waterproof and can be thrown in the washing machine or cleaned by hand. And yes, being waterproof means is totally shower and bathtub friendly as well. To keep Joque clean between uses, he comes with a matching travel bag as well. How smart is that!
I know it’s obvious that I have a soft spot in my heart (and pants) for this harness, but to be honest, there are a few downsides to it as well. First, I hate having to read instructions for a sex toy. I want my toy to be intuitive enough that I can pull it out of the box and get going. But with Joque, you really need to read the instructions, and wash him first, and take the time to properly fit him. There is no just goin’ to town here. While I know that this negative is far from a real issue, it’s worth noting. I mean really, how much does it suck to be in the middle of getting busy and have to stop to read up on how to fit your harness? No thanks. Luckily you only have to do this once and just grab and go for all the times after.
With two size choices and a bevy of colors to pick (mine is lavender!), SpareParts really does know how to make a harness.
Contrary to what TV and movies tell you, fat chicks actually do have sex, and plenty of it. And we aren’t hiding in the dark, ashamed of our stretch mark-laden breasts and thick thighs. We are too busy making sure our partners are getting off and showing them exactly how to hit our g-spot juuuuust right.
One of the industries I would expect to know that is the sex toy industry. Sure, most sex toys are pretty much one size fits most when it comes to getting off. The majority of people can touch that vibe to their clit, or play with one of the million size dildos that each company offers, but the toy that I’m interested in talking about here in the strap-on harness. While harness come in a variety of different styles – from the double straps around the leg jock strap model to the g-string-esque, through the legs sort, they don’t always come in sizes that work for bigger bodies. The average maximum waist size of the harness I’ve checked out is between 40” and 50”. Those sizes may fit a bunch of people, but they aren’t getting me fucked, so really, I’m not interested in those harnesses, or companies that only serve smaller bedfellows. Read the rest of this entry »
Ok, we all know Valentine’s Day is coming at the end of this week. Sure, it exciting for some of us - but to others it’s totally annoying and a bit of a bother. And while I’m of the giddy, squeally variety when it comes to Feb. 14th, I’ve decided to consciously not inundate this week’s Link Love with all the sweetness and hearts that every other blog on the web is sporting. None of those ‘what to get your man on v-day’ posts or what have you. The only thing Valentine-y you are getting is the heart picture above… I couldn’t help myself to give at least a little cheer. But, doing this also means that Link Love is a little shorter this week. Seriously all the sex news on the web is pointing to Valentine’s Day, and even I’m a little sick of it. So, on that note, let’s get to it!
- Just like anything else with a motor, sex toys don’t last forever. Sad, I know, but when your trusty vibe finally konks out do the right thing and send it to Florida. Old folks love used sex toys! No, no, ew gross, just kidding. FL company Dreamscapes recycles sex toys – all you have to do is wash it and mail it! Easy peasy AND you get a $10 to vibratorshopping.com so you can mourn your favorite toy by having lots of orgasms with a new one! (via Jamye Waxman)
- Coolest gamer invention ever. Maybe even better than this. Now they just need to figure out how to combine the two… (via Tiny Nibbles)
- Speaking of sex toys, this sextoys.com post tell you exactly why it’s ok for your BF to like it up the butt. And if you need any help picking out a good harness…
- Ok, one more thing about sex toys, then I’ll move on. Babeland recently posted some awesome pictures of the inner working of the Vixen Creations dildo factory. How cool is that! Silicone dildos everywhere! Yay! Now I get to see where my favorite dick was born. Love it! Thanks Babeland!
Back when I was a mere dyke of 20, I went online and bought myself a vixen creations dildo, the Woody to be exact. Without even a glimmer of my sex writing/sex toy connoisseur future, I actually got myself one of the best dicks on the market. Guess my love of quality silicone toys has always been in my blood. This gold sparkly 6 3/16” x 1 ½ “ 100% silicone cock turned out to be the first of many amazing dildos in my possession, but the only vixen creation to ever get below my belt. And since purchasing that first toy, I’ve been dreaming of bringing more vixen cocks into my bedroom.
Fast forward six years. I still have my glittery gold dick, but I actually have just begun to realize something that I hadn’t noticed before I started really testing out other dildos to review – I prefer girth over length. And while I still love my Woody sometimes, it is usually a little too long and a little too thin to really hit all my right spots. In my older age, I finally realized that I don’t really need to settle for sometimes painful sex and can get a toy that really works for me. I decided to check out a thicker, shorter Vixen cock. I clicked on over to EdenFantasy.com, and lo and behold, what do I find? Champlette!
I have to admit I was a little more than excited when I found out I was going to be reviewing the Jaguar Harness + Purple Leo Combo for Babeland. Every review I’ve ever read of the Jaguar has been insanely positive, and I was thrilled to finally experience what everyone has been raving about.
This leather contraption is absolutely the most comfortable harness I’ve ever strapped on! The materials are all top of the line and it is designed with the user in mind. Nothing kills the mood like chafing from an inferior harness and, despite heavy use, I haven’t experienced any trouble with my new favorite.
One thing that’s a bit different about the Jaguar is that your cock sits a bit lower than with other harnesses I’ve used. That may not seem worth mentioning, but after a few minutes of thrusting, you’ll notice the base of your cock banging against your clit and understand why this is a very good thing.
Because I’m an honest reviewer, I’ll try to highlight the less than amazing facts about this gift from the goddesses. First, it’s made of leather. I have no problem with this, because it’s super soft and awesome, but I wouldn’t recommend you buy it for the new vegan chick you’re banging. Secondly, it only comes with one O ring, so you’re limited in what size cock you can use. Of course, the ring does snap out, so if you have other O rings you can change it out.
Honestly, I’ve never really heard anyone say anything bad about the Jaguar Harness and I now understand why! This supple leather harness is in a class by itself.
In my opinion, this is the way to go if you’re looking for a really nice harness. At first I was a little concerned that it was only designed to fit women with 26″- 42″ hips, but once I discovered that they do make a larger harness that is available at the Aslan Leather, I was quite pleased. I would hate to think that my more zaftig friends were unable to know the joy that is the Jaguar Harness.
While the harness is what really stands out, I have to talk a bit about the Leo also. This silicone cock is a really great match for my new favorite harness. It’s a little bit bigger than your standard dildo, but not intimidating at all. Looks count too, and this one is unique because while it has realistic attributes, it’s abstract enough for those of you who aren’t looking for a life-like experience. Besides looking good, this is also a quality cock. Silicone is my favorite material for a strap-on because it’s safe, easy to sterilize and will last forever if you take care of it.
Overall, I’d say that the Jaguar Harness + Purple Leo Combo is pretty much the best deal of 2008. I can’t say enough good about the harness itself and the Leo is a quality dick that looks great and performs even better!
Some harnesses are all about the bells and whistles. Some have fancy backs that lace up, some are made of shiny, colored vinyl and some even have little pouches for mini bullet vibes. While those harnesses may be great in their own right, I prefer something a little less decked out. For me, a harness is more a means to an end than an accessory to decorate and have stand out. I know many people would disagree with that sentiment, and I might as well at times, but for the most part, I like a bare bones harness that works hard and keeps both my girlfriend and I knee deep in hot strap-on action.
I really like the Wild Angel harness because it is just that, a basic jockstrap style harness with nylon straps and a padded bit that protects your pelvis from the back of the dildo and keeps your pubic hair from getting caught. Ouch! The straps are nice and sturdy and the fasteners hold strong during the hardest of thrusting. I don’t think we had to adjust them more than once in all the testing we did. Plus the waist strap fits up to 64”, which definitely raises my opinion of the Wild Angel. As a zaftig girl myself, I respect any company that makes toys accessible for bigger girls to get it on just as easily.
While I like the idea of a harness coming pre-packed with a dildo, I wasn’t super impressed with this dildo on first sight. It’s a little cheaper looking then I would like and had some rough edges to it, which I was surprised by, as it is silicone. And while I wasn’t impressed with it the first few times around – the g-spot curve was uncomfortable for me and I didn’t really enjoy the ridges – I actually started to like the dildo after a while. In honesty, I doubt it will make it out of the toy box super often, but it’s a pretty decent alternative when all my other dicks are dirty or not at arm’s reach. But really, that’s the nice thing about most harnesses – you can switch out to your cock of choice as often as you like! Try that with an attached penis!
To sum the Wild Angel Harness and Dildo up best: Love the harness, like the dildo. If you’re looking for something good quality, yet less expensive and good for both beginners and strap-on savvy alike, the Wild Angel is a great option.
Welcome to the first post-election humpday! I’m sure plenty of people got their hump on in victory last night as Obama won the US presidency in a landslide. Woohoo! I won’t get too partisan on you guys, but really, I am so excited for the future of our country and to see where we go next. But I think I’m even more excited that we don’t have to deal with four more years of Sarah Palin’s head photoshopped onto naked bodies. It may have been funny the first time, but pages and pages of them were a little overboard. Anyway, let’s celebrate the President-Elect with some good old fashion humday link lovin’!!
- I’ve seen some crazy shit on public transit (a few weeks back, I saw a woman talking to a coconut – seriously), but a woman watching porn and giving blow by blow commentary totally tops anything I’ve ever experienced. Gotta love the NYC subway system!
- John McCain is probably pretty bummed about his total electoral annihilation and could probably use a little pick me up. Here you go Maverick: 100 Sex and Dating Tips for Seniors.
Fat people have sex. I know, I know, our whole lives we’ve been told that to be pretty (and sexy) we have to be skinny. And if we aren’t skinny, we should not only not have sex, we should feel bad about our bodies and not want to share them with other people. Well, I don’t know about you, but I offer up a big FUCK YOU to that mentality. And apparently I’m not alone.
Researchers recently studied a 2002 national survey and found that overweight women have more heterosexual sex than women of “normal” weight (which, I suppose means their BMI falls within a specific number range). According to the study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 92 percent of overweight women reported having a history of sexual intercourse with a man, as opposed to 87 percent of women with a normal body mass index. This, or course, blew the researchers minds. (via Jezebel)
My partner’s penis is smaller than I’d like, what are the best positions to maximize his goods?
-Desperately Seeking Size
Miami, FL
Not all penises were created equal. Some are bigger, some smaller and, unfortunately, some fall into the “what am I supposed to do with that?!?” category (which includes both the very small and very big). While some people love the smaller stallions, others need a little more horsepower. One of the downsides to having sex using a biological cock (other than the whole baby-making aspect) is that unlike using a harness and dildo, you’re man’s meat is stationary. You can’t just swap out an undesirable size for one that works better with your shape and size preference. But not to fear, there are easy workarounds to get past the problem of the pequeño penis.
Fortunately for us, the body is a bendy and exciting tool in the arsenal of tricks you can use to enhance your sex life. The positions that best suit a smaller suitor are ones that compact the vagina to make it as short as possible. Shorter vagina means that you get deeper penetration and feel more of your vagina being stimulated by his penis. Read the rest of this entry »
I am the perfect candidate to use this starter kit, as it’s truly my first strap-on. I was a bit baffled when I first opened it due to straps flopping out at me everywhere. I got over it quick though. It is easy to step into and adjust for a perfect fit. It cups nicely around my ass cheeks and sits perfectly in front of my clit.
This is extra exciting because the kit comes with a mini bullet-vibe that fits into a little pouch on the harness. The deep purple of the harness proves to be totally sexy, while the lighter purple 100% Silicone dildo complements it perfectly. It looks very impressive on. The contrast of black straps against my pale skin was quite erotic.
