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A new toy came today… what to do with it…?

Review – Picobong Kaya

I haven’t reviewed a toy in a long time for a number of reasons, but when I got the opportunity to test out and review the new PicoBong Kaya rabbit-style vibrator, I didn’t want to pass up the opportunity. I also knew I was in a unique position to review this product since I already own the LELO Soraya (Kaya’s more expensive LELO sister). I’ll start off by saying I really like both the LELO Soraya and the PicoBong Kaya. I know not everyone is a fan of the rabbit style vibrator but I am. I like dual stimulation and if I can get that in one toy, I’ll take it. Before I received the Kaya I was pretty sure that there was no way I’d ever recommend it over the Soraya but I found myself having second thoughts about that opinion once I had Kaya in my hot little hands.

Basic comparison: There are some obvious physical differences between the Soraya (top) and Kaya (bottom) at first glance but there are some similarities as well. They are both constructed of body safe ABS and matte silicone, have similar controls (plus, minus, mode), and are waterproof. The LELO Soraya is rechargeable and the PicoBong Kaya runs on two AAA batteries. The Soraya has eight vibration modes whereas the Kaya has twelve. The packaging of the PicoBong Kaya is more basic than the LELO Soraya but if you’re like me, packaging isn’t the reason you’re buying this product. One of the biggest differences is price: Base price of the Soraya is $199 and the Kaya is only $89.

Power: Both vibrators have motors in the main body of the toy as well as in the clitoral stimulator. The LELO Soraya feels a bit more powerful than the PicoBong Kaya. The difference, however, doesn’t affect my ability to get off with this toy. I mention it only because I have both toys and can feel a slight difference when I’m holding them at the same time.

Body: The firmness of the two toys is the same, sturdy and unbending. The clitoral stimulators have about the same amount of give and can bend slightly away from the body of the vibrator. As you can see in the top picture, the angle of the clitoral arm is quite different on each toy. While the metal-finish portion of the Soraya is pretty, it is harder to clean than the Kaya due to the seam between the materials. They placed the buttons of the Kaya on the side of the toy whereas the controls of the Soraya are on the top edge of the vibrator, however the +/-/M symbols on the Soraya buttons are raised and easier to feel. Kaya’s symbols are recessed and can be difficult to feel or even see in dim light. In use, the Kaya has a ribbed end cap to hold onto and the Soraya has hole through the body.

Pros – PicoBong Kaya: Smaller price tag than the Soraya, easy to clean, better angle (for me) of the clitoral stimulator, more vibration patterns, and the buttons won’t accidentally get pushed during use (a problem I had with the Soraya).

Cons – PicoBong Kaya: It’s not rechargeable, and while you can use rechargeable batteries, the manual warns that they will cause “decreased vibration intensity”. Occasionally the buttons do not seem to respond to being pushed (this has been an intermittent issue for me and I cannot reproduce it with any regularity). The “manual” is pretty worthless. You’ll learn much more from their website.

I’m pleased to say that I really do enjoy the PicoBong Kaya. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this toy to someone who was in the market for a rabbit-type vibrator. The LELO Soraya is a great vibrator, too, but if you’re looking for something just as good with a less hefty price tag, the Kaya is an excellent choice.

Thank you to the folks at PicoBong for letting me review the Kaya.

Love Glider

Speaking from a purely voyeur perspective, OMFG! I love this toy!

Just today I got an email from Extreme Restraints for 20% off: Spend more than $99 and get 20% off your order (coupon code OVER)

Go! Now! Buy it! Love Glider

I promise I’ll get pics of Coy riding this thing up soon. It’s fucking beautiful!

New toy!

Woot! I just got my UPS tracking info for the Love Glider! I have been wanting to get a Monkey Rocker to watch Coy ride, but as neat as it is, the price is just too damn high. I sent an email and asked for a product for review but they said no. If I was less lazy, I would’ve just built my own.

As luck would have it, a week or so ago I got an email from Extreme Restraints with a picture of what appeared to be a very similar contraption, but at a more reasonable price… over $300 less. I recently did some blog coding/design assistance for a few people and had some extra money in my Paypal account, so I placed my order. I can’t even tell you how excited I am! Keep your fingers crossed for photos and a review!

Nipple clamps

I ordered a set of these yesterday… now anxiously watching the mailbox.

Oh, also a new leather crop. The Sportsheets one we were using is garbage and already falling apart.

Oh hell yes

Presenting the LELO Tiani.  I’m sure this will be in our toybox shortly.  Evenings out are about to become a bit more exciting.  I’ve always wanted a remote controlled vibe, but almost all of them are (huge) eggs that are meant to be inserted.  I want one that’ll stay on her clit.  This feature is pretty sweet too!

“The controller mirrors the vibrations you are creating, which means you can feel what a partner is experiencing from a range of up to 12 meters/39 feet”

Giveaway – Ophoria Beyond 3

I’m going to have a little holiday giveaway à la Oprah’s Favorite Things. Who wants a new…. OPHORIA BEYOND 3 DILDO?!?!! * cue insane screaming * Sadly, I only have one of these beauties to give away. Oh, what a world it would be if I could afford to give all of my loyal readers a free dildo! Maybe next year.

What do you need to do to enter? Just leave me a comment. Really. It’s that simple. I’d love it if you’d tell me what your favorite photo from my site is but I won’t disqualify your entry if you don’t feel like doing that. Next Wednesday, December 15th, I’ll choose a random winner. If you win, you must be willing to give me an address to ship this little treasure to. This contest isn’t sponsored by anything other than the generosity of my sexy husband, so your prize will be shipped directly from me.

Comment away!