Let’s take a closer look at what they featured, so you can check out these toys and learn more about them for yourself.

	SEX TOYS A finger tingler like Fukuoku 9000 Laya Spot Vibrator Like this pleasure commander? The Neptune Ring Vibe We-Vibe Couple’s Vibrator Need advice for choosing a vibe? Check out our article, “How to Choose the Right Vibrator FOR YOU.”
	LUBRICANTS! Silicone-based lube Swiss Navy Silicone-based lube Pjur Silicone-based lubes like Amorist, the Pink Silicone Lube. Glycerin-free like Sliquid Glycerin-free like Hathor Aphrodisia Check out more Glycerin-free lube and Silicone lubes.
	EROTICA / PORN Jenna Jameson is The Masseuse Candida Royalle The Bridal Shower Candida Royalle Eyes of Desire Tristan Taormino’s reality porn, Chemistry Series Violet’s film recommendations in an excerpt from The Smart Girl’s Guide to Porn

Also, couldn’t help but notice that this list was missing some gay porn — yes women love gay porn too — and also real queer porn too!

• Tony Comstock’s Damon & Hunter
  
• Courtney Trouble’s Roulette
• And check out sex ed videos like Bend Over Boyfriend and Maximizing G-spot Pleasure
  

EROTICA / SEX BOOKS Anne Rice Beauty’s Punishment Check out some of our favorite educational and erotic reads: Susie Bright’s X: The Erotic Treasury Violet Blue’s Best Women’s Erotica 2009 Rodger Jacobs’ Ebony Erotica Annie Hooper, author of Kama Sutra

We love our sex literature here at Good Vibrations, so here’s some more books to add to the pile. If Oprah had a sex book club, it would probably include Jay Wiseman’s “Tricks to Please a Man” and “Tricks to Please a Woman“. There’s “Never Have the Same Sex Twice” and the Hot Sex Handbook. Em & Lo wrote the book “Sex Toy“. And for a good tantra book check out “Urban Tantra“. Sadie Allison’s “Tickle His Pickle” is a good read for heterosexual/bisexual women. On the other hand, there’s “The Ultimate Guide to Cunnilingus” and if you’re interested in checking out books written by sex workers, don’t miss Dr. Annie Sprinkle’s “Spectacular Sex“.

Some things are enlightening. Some comments make me take a deep breath and hope they can’t see the look of horror in my face-when I hear things like “oh yeah I’ve used the Turbo Glider for anal, but it was too hard for me”…A good thing they didn’t have the unexpected spasm into that part of the body, because they probably would have shared a different kind of story of how they flew to the emergency room at the hospital to retrieve it from their body cavity. (This is a gentle reminder to only use toys for anal with a base at the bottom of the toy).

And sometimes I get good tips and suggestions from customers and co-workers. Here are some tidbits of information I have gotten: (they are not listed in any particular order)

1. If you want to keep the buckles of your harness from rusting, put some clear nail polish on them.
2. If you want to feel more direct stimulation when you are the giver, during harness play, try using the smart balls or the We Vibe and give your self some additional sexy fun.
3. If you want a good hair defrizzer, stretch out your leather shoes or need a good make up primer-use silicone lubrication.
4. To decrease the gag reflex when giving fellatio, hold your breath.
5. If you want a twice-as-nice (rabbit-style) toy amped up, use the We Vibe and your favorite dildo.
6. Use a vibrating cock ring as a hands free vibe for teasing your partner or manually stimulating your clitoris.
7. If you want to use a dildo in a creative way, try putting it between two cushions in your sofa and go for a ride!
8. Put a vibrating cock ring on your favorite vibrator and turn it into an internal/external vibrator.
9. If you want to be a sexual goddess in the art of oral play, use the Laya on the side of your cheek when giving fellatio.
10. If you want to test a vibrator in see if the intensity is strong enough for you, try putting it on the tip of your nose.
11. If you want to give your partner more fullness, use the Handy Sleeve during intercourse-you will both love the sensation.
12. Not sure what level of intensity or volume each vibrator is? Go to our website and check out our chart!
13. Not sure what the right vibe is for you? Check out my blog entry “Give me the best vibrator you have”
14. My last tip and I think a very helpful one is-if you have any questions regarding toys, lubes or sexual techniques, go to our website www.goodvibes.com and click on the menu Sex Ed 101. Go to the store and events section and sign up for one of our fun and informative classes or visit one of our stores. If I didn’t work for the company, it would still be one of my favorite places to shop for all my erotic goodies. Come in and say hi, mention that you read this blog entry (It’s not the tip of the Iceberg) and receive a 10% friends and family discount — tell the Sesa’s, ‘Evie sent me’.

If you have some good tips you would like to share with our readers, send me an email at eabston@goodvibes.com

She writes, “My first introduction to the Cone Vibrator was at the 2008 AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) convention. Lively and handsome sex educator Cory Silverberg powered on the Cone, set it on a table, and invited us to gather round.”

After explaining the many wonderful ways one could use it, she continues with the best piece of advise, and one we don’t often hear about vibrators:

“Here’s what makes it special for our age group: Those of us with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or any other condition that makes it difficult to hold an intensely vibrating object for a long period of time will welcome this device. Our arousal generally takes longer than younger folks, and we need more intense stimulation. That sometimes means that our wrists give out before the crashing waves arrive, or we keep going and then can’t type or lift weights for the rest of the day. The Cone operates independently of our wrists. We put it where we want it, and it settles in nicely and stays there, freeing our hands for other activities.”

Read her entire review. And also check out joanprice.com.

Thank you Joan Price!

Metal is an outstanding material for sex toys for a number of reasons—it’s great for temperature play (warm or cold); precious metals are totally safe (for your insides and out) and non-toxic, and really—let’s face it, shiny metal objects are gorgeous.

Metal has recently made a comeback in the adult toy industry. Sure, there’s always been metal cock rings and Betty’s Barbell, but the adult industry is seeing an influx in premium, innovative items from the likes of Lelo, Elemental Pleasures and Jimmyjane. Jimmyjane designs vibrators made of 24k carat gold, anodized aluminum, satin steel, and platinum. I had the pleasure of talking to Ethan Imboden, founder of Jimmyjane about his passion for design and metal.
SIMONE: How did you get into designing sex toys; what were you doing before Jimmyjane (www.jimmyjane.com)?

ETHAN: I’ve been a designer for many years now, and have always enjoyed the challenge of developing products that are not only aesthetically pleasing and functionally superior, but also culturally relevant. Prior to Jimmyjane, I always worked as a consultant, designing for brands ranging from Nike and Colgate to Herman Miller and Motorola. It’s been a thrill to create my own brand and to apply this design approach to sex accessories.

S: What’s the ultimate mission of Jimmyjane?

E: Jimmyjane joins the ephemera of sex with the substance of design.

We believe that sexuality is as intricate and individual as a fingerprint. Rather than dictate what is sexy, Jimmyjane imbues each product with possibility, leaving room for interpretation and exploration.

If anything should be beautiful and well made, it’s the products engaged in our sexuality. Jimmyjane is committed to providing broad access to innovative products offering efficacy, well-being, and a healthy dose of wit. We create all of our products in-house to ensure that every facet of every design expresses our values.
S: No doubt, the Little Something line (Little Chroma, Little Steel, and Little Gold is visually pleasing; discuss your inspirations for the design of the Little Something line.

E: There are so many bells & whistles promoted in products today, but nobody had really succeeded in delivering the quintessential vibrator – one that actually delivered on being truly waterproof, exceptionally quiet, completely toxin-free, and (of course) simply beautiful. This was the inspiration for LITTLE CHROMA and LITTLE STEEL.

We believe in the beauty and elegance of simplicity. In the words of Antoine de St. Exupery, “You know you’ve achieved perfection in design, not when you have nothing more to add, but when you have nothing more to take away.”

S: A lot of companies are designing vibrators with rechargeable batteries, however the replaceable motor is certainly a unique and clever attribute. Did the design of the Little Steel and Little Chroma come first and the idea for a replaceable motor come second, or is it more of a chicken and egg story?

E: When we started this project, one of our first realizations was that every vibrator suffers from the same problem – the vibration will eventually destroy the motor. This severely limits the lifespan of the product – a hidden cost to the customer (not to mention the environment).

We believe that whether a vibrator is a gift to one’s self or to a significant other, it should be a lasting token of affection, not a fleeting one. We thought this challenge was a great starting point for a design. In response, we engineered and patented our replaceable motor system – the only in the world – making both the LITTLE STEEL and LITTLE CHROMA “everlasting”. If the motor starts to wear, you can simply replace it with a new one from www.jimmyjane.com.
S: Wait, along with the replaceable motor, the Little Steel and Little Chroma only take 1 AA battery, right? How powerful is the vibration?

E: Correct – LITTLE STEEL and LITTLE CHROMA are extremely efficient, and will run for 16 hours on a single AA battery.

Our research indicates that most people want to vary the intensity of the vibration, not the frequency. Changing the “speed” on a vibrator changes the frequency. The LITTLE STEEL vibrator is designed to offer a powerful, low frequency vibration that varies significantly in intensity along its length – most intense at the tip and dropping off sharply toward the end with the switch. By simply repositioning the vibrator, without altering the pressure against the skin, a user can receive a wide range of stimulation. Strong and penetrating, it’s as close as possible to the resonant frequency of the human body.

S: And why metal? Why are precious metal materials, like silver and gold, terrific for vibrators? That is, what makes metal feel so good?

E: There are many reasons that we chose metal for LITTLE STEEL and LITTLE CHROMA.

Metal is body-safe and hygienic. We use medical-grade materials such as stainless steel and anodized aluminum, and we even use pure 24k gold for LITTLE GOLD so that it’s free of impurities and won’t tarnish. Our metal is non-porous, making it easy to clean – particularly since the vibrators are waterproof.

Metal feels great. It transmits the vibration efficiently, and offers great slip when used on the skin. The metal holds temperature too – it can be warmed up or cooled down, to add another sensation.

Metal is incredibly durable as well. Machined from solid material, LITTLE STEEL and LITTLE CHROMA might last a lifetime – which is why the replaceable motor is so important.

Of course, the metal is beautiful too.
S: All three of Jimmyjane’s vibrators are waterproof, if I regularly take my Little Steel into the bath, will it rust? Oh, and what’s the best way to keep my Little Steel clean!?

E: LITTLE STEEL will not rust or tarnish – so feel free to bring it in the bath or swimming pool. Care is easy – simply clean your vibrator after each use with mild soap and hot water, then dry it with a soft cloth. If you’re extra fastidious, you can even remove the battery and motor, and place the housing and cap in your dishwasher’s top rack. Just make sure the housing is totally dry inside before re-inserting the motor and battery.
S: It’s SO darn quiet!! How do you do that? Is that part of your design aesthetic as well?

E: We achieve silence through intensive engineering, extremely precise manufacturing, and exceptionally strict quality control.

Nothing is more distracting than a rattling vibrator… We seek to enhance experiences, not detract from them. We consider every sense when creating our products – touch and appearance are obvious, but sound and scent are also critical. Discretion was also an important criterion for the design of these vibrators, so we dedicated a great deal of time to sound isolation engineering.

S: Jimmyjane products are sensual, ultra-sexy, and luxurious. As an award-winning designer, in your mind what is sexy design?

E: It’s important to underscore that “design” is not a surface treatment to beautify a product, but rather a development discipline that permeates all aspects of a product’s functionality and meaning. Sexy design brings wit, charm and kink together seamlessly. These three facets – the intellectual, the emotional, and the sexual – all need to be present and in balance.

This is certainly the most engaging work that I’ve ever done. Sexuality is so complex, so intricate – it’s infinitely fascinating.
S: Talk about your newest product, Form 6. What makes Form 6 different from other Jimmyjane designs?

E: FORM 6 is a shower-friendly, rechargeable, vibrating massager. As with all of our other designs, we’ve gone to great lengths to deliver a deeply innovative product. Our proprietary overmolding process allows every contour to be continuous, and every surface to be useable. Unlike other products – where there’s an end that you hold on to, and an opposite end that you use – every surface of FORM 6 is designed for sensation.

FORM 6 features two independently controlled motors and six digital vibration modes, ranging from gentle oscillations to exhilarating pulses. It’s powered by a high capacity Lithium-Ion battery, so it can run for over two hours on a single charge.

As you’d expect from Jimmyjane, FORM 6 is quiet, discrete and travel-ready. It’s body-safe too – made with only the highest quality materials, such as medical grade silicone and stainless steel.

You have to feel it to believe it.
S: Lastly, GQ named Jimmyjane the “brand of the future”; what can we look forward to from Jimmyjane?

E: As GQ noticed, Jimmyjane is focused on innovation. We create all of our products in-house, and have an incredible line up in development right now. Our vision is very broad, so you can look forward to more surprises every season. Jimmyjane already has something for everyone, and yet this is still just the beginning.

*A quick note on kitchen appliances and metal vibes: Some of the vibes mentioned in this article maybe dishwasher safe, but remember metal and microwaves don’t mix!