[crinoline]

Crinoboy and I are considering buying something to supplement intercourse. Preferably something that involves him, like, fits on his hand. I wanted a vibrating penis ring, but that scares him, I think he's afraid it would a.)tickle or b.) make him finish too quickly. Anyway, any reccomendations?
I saw the Fukouku 9000 or something. How good is that?

Also, quietness is a big factor, as we both have roommates. ( we like to stay incognito)

[lunasol]

I think maybe they just hold a ruler up to the widest point and measure, when it's much more accurate to divide the circumference by 3.14, which is what I did. Oh well.

Hee, that is freaking adorable!

I bought the waterproof rabbit from Toys in Babeland foreverago and it never worked. Frustrating! I keep forgetting to call or email, and now I'm thinking it may be too late.

[pepper]

silicon is pretty resiliant but breaking the surface ruins it. once it starts to crack or split, it's garbage. it's poured into a mold, not carved into it's shape. i'd still call them and tell them what's happening with you and your new toy. they might have a solution for you, you never know.

[tatiana]

Maybe tell the site anyway so they can fix their specs so that no one else has the same problem? If no one ever says anything . . . well, you end up with 2"=2.4" (men's math ).

On a slightly related topic, I got my order from venusenvy.ca and they have both good prices and good service. I'm happy with them (though not all of my choices, but that's my own fault not theirs) in case anyone was considering them. They seem to be the cheapest of the three canadian online retailers metnioned around here.

[humanist77]

Thanks for the responses, everyone!

It cerainly is bigger than 2 inches around the last inch or so. It's almost 2.4 inches in diameter. I think maybe they just hold a ruler up to the widest point and measure, when it's much more accurate to divide the circumference by 3.14, which is what I did. Oh well. They were really awesome to me when I called to place the order, and their site and selection is great, so I'm not going to get on their case.

How come it can't be shaved, pepper? It's solid silicone~

I hope it will come in handy in some way, some day..

[auralpoison]

I'd probably stick on a shelf somewhere where it wouldn't be noticed right off the bat. I once left a pink acrylic thing on the coffee table after I'd washed it & my friend came over. I went to get him a beer & when I came back he was on the sofa holding it in his hands & looking it over curiously. He asked what it was. I told him to think about it & he'd figure it out. Took him several minutes, but eventually the light bulb went off. He wasn't too bright that one.

[pepper]

do NOT shave any off. that's a major no-no.
save it to use as a theatrical prop?
sorry 'bout your bad luck, that's sucky. i have a few toys that i never use either, one i bought specifically for a boy and was so pissed (not at him, that i'd dropped the bucks) when he said, "whoa, way too big for me...". i keep it around for nostalgia's sake though.

[onyva]

Humanist -- maybe you already posted why you were shopping online, but I'd definitely 100% recommend shopping in person. I use the websites for my favourite stores obsessively, but always go in person to actually buy. There've been a LOT of toys I've liked online but didn't buy once I had a chance to see them, smell them, and hold them.

[tatiana]

I don't suppose you can shave a quarter inch off? I mean, if it's a lost cause otherwise . . .

Aren't they supposed to measure it at its widest point? Maybe you can make a case for false advertising and get them to refund your money? Or is it the size they said it was . . . I vaguely remember clicking on that link and it saying 2" but maybe I'm mistaken (I'm too lazy to go back and do it now )

[humanist77]

Okay so..the dildo was a little bit too big. maybe by like a quarter inch. I could get about 2/3 of it inside, but the rest is just too wide. It is definitely more than 2 inches. And it hurt like hell. But I wanted to get rest of it in there because it didn't feel like I was getting enough lengthwise.

So what do I do with a dildo that's too big for me? It's not like I can send it back..and I couldn't even think of reselling it (even though it is made of silicone, and boiling it would completely sterilize it...{any takers? It's a BARELY used, $65 silicone dildo!})..I've certainly learned a hard lesson about purchasing the first sex toy, which is to maybe first try something inexpensive, just to test for size, and then move up in price/quality. No really-is there anywhere in the world I can resell this thing?

[tatiana]

Safe also refers to toxic/carcinogenic. Some materials, like jelly, not only break down and leave bits behind, but they can also off-gas chemicals called phthalates (sp?) which are carcinogenic and have been banned from kiddie toys (but not adult toys because we don't talk about those ).

[auralpoison]

My two fave vibes cost under twenty bucks American. A Slimline vibe is a first good investment. Kat, if the Rabbit is a Caddy, then a Slimline is a Toyota. Cheap & efficient.

Guide to sex toy materials:

http://www.babeland.com/shoppingadvice/old-sextoymaterials/

By "safe" I think Erinjane means cleanliness & hypoallergenic-ness. Both jelly & vinyl are porous materials & cannot be sterilized. Like I said, I'm not to freaked out by nonsterilized toys, my drawers aren't sterilized, but I let them touch my ginch on a regular basis. The elastomer Rabbit is only slightly porous, easily cleaned (Not sterilized.), & hypoallergenic. Shouldn't give you the yeasties at all.

I didn't get a rabbit for years & years because they were made of vinyl. I like my elastomer model, though. I was unimpressed my first few times with it, but once I figured out the right angle... whoo. I can see stars without even turning the rabbit bit on. Interestingly, I like the rabbit's nose better than the fluttering ears.

[erinjane]

I believe all the products are hypoallergenic. I actually just got this little booklet at the Womens centre i work at so Ill post the info in it when I get to work on Monday.

[mermaidgirl13]

ErinJane, what do you mean "safe" material - just easier to clean or also less likely to cause an allergic reaction?

Kat, defintiely buy something cheap just to check it out. I spent $9.99 on my first vibe. I didn't like it much but at least it helped me figure out what styles not to buy in the future. That was a long time ago and I haven't used a vibe in years and years.

I ordered a rabbit vibe recently. It got here on Tuesday and I tried it right away. A few minutes into it, just when I thought, "yeah, okay, I can see how this will work out nicely..." the rabbit head vibrating part stopped working!!! (The other undulating part still worked, but that didn't do much for me so who cares?) So disappointed, but what's weird is that I think I had a reaction to it because I was very yeasty for the next two days (not a full-on infection, or even itchy, but I noticed a discharge). That's why I asked about the materials, ErinJane.

[auralpoison]

The rabbit actually isn't the best choice in terms of that style of vibe because it's made of jelly and you can never clean it properly, unless you always use a condom when you use it.

I know that smittenkittenonline has at least three alternatives to the rabbit made of safe material so you can at least find out what those ones are called, and there was another website that listed other ones and how to choose a vibe made of safe materials but I can't think of what it's called. If I can find it I'll post it.

The original is made of vinyl & not so great unless you're dedicated to condoms. They've released a newer model made out of elastomer. It's only slightly porous & cannot be disinfected (Which to me isn't really a HUGE issue. I've never felt the need to Lysol HB's dick before I let him stick it in me.), but can be easily cleaned with soap & water. Elastomer is phthalate-free, hypoallergenic, soft, and durable. Babeland.com has a full listing of what's made of what. There are toys made of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) that are non-porous as well.

[katiebelle2882]

HA HA pepper. funny funny.

[pepper]

you Bitch! 7.5X2? joyfully underestimated eh? maude-damn!

*sulking from lack of available-right-this-minute cock*

[humanist77]

So..I did some research last night (measuring the boy), and then I called A Woman's Touch this morning and changed my order. I'm quite happy with his size and wanted something similar so..I upgraded to..Juanita! I joyfully underestimated him

[humanist77]

Yay! I ordered my first toy! I got it from A Woman's Touch, it is the Isadora 3. I searched through a lot of the good women-friendly online sex toy stores, and A Woman's Touch definitely has the biggest selection, descriptions and advice-and though I don't think they don't outwardly say it, they seem to certainly have a feminist perspective. There are lots of great articles as well. I know theredhead works for them, so you can send them my regards!

[erinjane]

The rabbit actually isn't the best choice in terms of that style of vibe because it's made of jelly and you can never clean it properly, unless you always use a condom when you use it.

I know that smittenkittenonline has at least three alternatives to the rabbit made of safe material so you can at least find out what those ones are called, and there was another website that listed other ones and how to choose a vibe made of safe materials but I can't think of what it's called. If I can find it I'll post it.