(photo credit: Arthur Cohen)
Long before there was a marketplace of women making dirty movies for women, there was Candida Royalle. Just about 25 years ago, Royalle moved from in front of the camera to behind the lens and began creating porn she was interested in watching with her studio, Femme Productions. Considered a rock star by lady porn lovers (including us HM4Her gals), Candida was one of the first to start releasing movies made from a woman’s voice and created with women viewers in mind. Without her vision and perseverance, ‘for women, by women’ porn might never have taken off like it has, and we might not even exist. So thanks, Candida!
And because Candida was a pioneer of the field and fought on the forefront of female porn, the woman has a lot of wonderful memories and stories! So to let us take a glimpse of the past and experience all Candida has to say, we’ve broken her interview into four parts, complete with some of her personal pictures from other the years!
Look for the four parts of Candida’s interview, posting on Monday’s and be sure to check out part one and part two!
Read the rest of this entry »
No Comments »
(photo credit: Arthur Cohen)
Long before there was a marketplace of women making dirty movies for women, there was Candida Royalle. Just about 25 years ago, Royalle moved from in front of the camera to behind the lens and began creating porn she was interested in watching with her studio, Femme Productions. Considered a rock star by lady porn lovers (including us HM4Her gals), Candida was one of the first to start releasing movies made from a woman’s voice and created with women viewers in mind. Without her vision and perseverance, ‘for women, by women’ porn might never have taken off like it has, and we might not even exist. So thanks, Candida!
And because Candida was a pioneer of the field and fought on the forefront of female porn, the woman has a lot of wonderful memories and stories! So to let us take a glimpse of the past and experience all Candida has to say, we’ve broken her interview into four parts, complete with some of her personal pictures from other the years!
Look for the four parts of Candida’s interview, posting on Monday’s and be sure to check out part one!
Read the rest of this entry »
1 Comment »
(photo credit: Arthur Cohen)
Long before there was a marketplace of women making dirty movies for women, there was Candida Royalle. Just about 25 years ago, Royalle moved from in front of the camera to behind the lens and began creating porn she was interested in watching with her studio, Femme Productions. Considered a rock star by lady porn lovers (including us HM4Her gals), Candida was one of the first to start releasing movies made from a woman’s voice and created with women viewers in mind. Without her vision and perseverance, ‘for women, by women’ porn might never have taken off like it has, and we might not even exist. So thanks, Candida!
Along with being the queen of women’s porn, Royalle wears quite a number of different tiaras, including being the first erotic filmmaker to have been invited to become a member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), as well as a celebrated sex toy designer with her Natural Contours line of discreet, high-style toys.
And because Candida was a pioneer of the field and fought on the forefront of female porn, the woman has a lot of wonderful memories and stories! So to let us take a glimpse of the past and experience all Candida has to say, we’ve broken her interview into four parts, complete with some of her personal pictures from other the years!
Look for the four parts of Candida’s interview, posting on Monday’s!
Read the rest of this entry »
5 Comments »
The first feel of the Petite Pink Ribbon sitting on my pubic bone was one of smooth coolness. Smartly named “Natural Contours,” the shape contours just so to my body and fits perfectly in my hand. It really is shaped specifically for a woman‘s body. The soft touch is just that, absolutely soft and the toy is ultra light. I held it with my hand putting my middle and index finger on the top base, similar to holding one of those wider razors to your legs. However, I was guiding this mini miracle to my most sensitive spots.
There are three speeds on this gentle design. The highest speed comes on first, so if you’re looking for a build up, skip over two notches. The differences from one to three are enough to notice, but not shockingly so. For me, one and two are almost a waste of time. Three is a good vibration, but not a rocket punch. With all the speeds, if you are not holding the Ribbon firmly, you’ll hear almost an echoing sound. Sounds like there is emptiness and something may be moving around in there. When it’s turned off and you give it a good shake, there is definitely battery movement. The loudness factor is pretty high. Even on the lowest speed, you can hear it in the other room.
Read the rest of this entry »
No Comments »
Today we have a special little treat for you. We offer up weekly toy reviews on the site, but thought it was time we changed things up for you, dedicated readers.
All of our reviewers are relatively young – to put it in porn terms, we’d be classified as teens and MILFs. There’s not a cougar or GILF in the bunch. While every generation thinks that they invented sex, we’re smart enough to know that’s not true and that there’s plenty to learn from our friends with a little more life experience.
Besides looking for a little knowledge, we thought our older readers would appreciate to hear from a peer occasionally, so we invited our favorite cougar to review the Natural Contours Energie for us! We really appreciate her perspective and hope you will too!
For years I’ve known about the benefits of kegel exercises, as my gynecologist advised me to do them, but I haven’t done much about. They are done to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that can be weakened by childbirth and age. These exercises are helpful in controlling incontinence and to tighten the vaginal walls to aid in better sexual pleasure.
Having had three children and being post-menopausal, these exercises would be especially valuable to me now. So when I heard about the Energie, a kegel exerciser made by Natural Contours, I was interested in trying it.
The device is shaped like a barbell, made of metal covered in plastic and is phthalate-free. It weighs a little over a pound and comes in a nice plastic box. The Engergie is very easy to use and care for, and even comes with instructions!
Basically, you insert it in your vagina and squeeze your kegel muscles. As you contract your muscles, you’ll feel the resistance of the device, which helps to strengthen the muscles. It is easier to do the exercises with the Energie than without it because you can feel your muscles contracting around something. It’s not the most fun thing to do, since I don’t love exercising, but it only takes 5-10 minutes a day (I spend more time walking on the treadmill.) Certainly the benefits of strengthening my pelvic muscles make a few minutes of exercise worthwhile.
Since I just started using it, I don’t know the long term-effects, but as with any exercise program, it will take some time.
To sum up, the Energie is relatively inexpensive, easy to care for, and easy to use. If used consistently, it is very beneficial in helping to strengthen pelvic muscles, which can make a huge difference in women’s health and sexual issues.
Add some bounce to your step with the Natural Contours’ Engerie!
Because kegels aren’t all work and no play, check out our review of the Pure Wand for a dirtier look at another Kegel muscle exerciser.
No Comments »
Banana. That’s the first thing I thought when I took the Liberte out of its stylish, discreet packaging. While that may sound a little weird, it’s true, this Natural Contours vibe looks a little like a banana. Well, an abstract banana, but still banana-esque enough to remind me of the fruit. Yellow and curved in the middle, the Liberte is a three-speed plastic vibrator specifically designed to hit the G-Spot.
The Liberte isn’t one of those fancy, one hundred speed toys that light up or remember exactly what kind of buzzing you like, but for a basic, phthalate-free vibrator, it’s pretty awesome. With only one button to manage, this toy is easy to use and doesn’t require pouring over the instruction manual. Hit the button once for full power, a second time for medium, a third for low and a fourth time for the special pulsation pattern. One more press turns it off. Plus, the vibrations are a great combo of powerful and quiet, so you get all the buzz you need without waking up your housemates. And in this economy, I can’t forget to mention the price. Less than $30 for a high quality vibe? Totally awesome.
Read the rest of this entry »
No Comments »
The Jolie mini-vibe from Natural Contours is as simple as they come. Depending on what you’re looking for, this can be a really good thing or a reason to move on and look for something else. Personally, I think every woman should own a small clit vibe and this one is good and totally affordable.
This plastic vibe is only four inches long and runs on a single AA battery. In spite of that, it manages to offer a pretty strong buzz that’s good for getting off quickly or pushing you over the edge when you’re getting down and dirty with a good friend. The tip’s smooth end is pretty flat and makes it really easy to focus in on your clit and go to town. Unfortunately, it only has one speed, but at least it’s pretty powerful!
Read the rest of this entry »
No Comments »
