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The good folks over at EdenFantasys let me do a little shopping on their dime which means I got some great stuff to try out and review.  I’m a little behind on getting the review up, though, because job hunting has me totally worn out and not really feeling the sexytimes.  Nonetheless, all work and no play makes Adminderella a cranky girl and so, I broke into my goodies (with wild abandon) and present you now with my thoughts on the loot!

First, I got the Crazy Girl holiday gift… now, don’t limit yourself to something like Christmas or Valentine’s Day for this gift because this can make ANY day special.  Also, if you’re going to a bridal shower or bachelorette party, I would think this would be a very nice gift to give. It’s reasonably priced, attractively packaged and there are products the bride can use for herself but also things she can share with her groom.  It’s a little sexy but not “over-the-top” so she probably wouldn’t be embarrassed to get it.

There are 5 products in the set: Wanna Be Kissable Lip Balm, Wanna Be Sexy Flirty Body Mist, Wanna Be Intimate Shave Creme,  Wanna Be Wild Seductive Soy Massage Candle, and Wanna Be Aroused Oral Sex Gel.  According to the package, all items are:

- Made in USA

- Paraben Free

- Sugar Free

- Not tested on animals

The scent of the products (except the oral sex gel)  is “Pink Cupcake”, so if you like to smell deliciously sexy, this is the product for you.  It’s also a nice, subtle scent so if you don’t like overpowering scents, this is a really good choice.

Let’s start with the lip balm… it’s a good lip balm, goes on smooth, isn’t overly “heavy” and tastes pretty good (which is important if you are someone who tends to lick their lips a lot).  Also, it’s SPF 15, so good for protecting your lips which is a nice added bonus.

Next, the body mist… it’s alcohol free so you won’t be drying out your skin using it.  It’s really pretty light in fragrance, so I find that if I spritz a little on my clothing (test an inconspicuous spot to make sure you aren’t going to harm the fabric before you do this!) to give it a little longer lasting lingering effect.  I also find this nice as an after-bath spray, especially if I’m hopping into bed right afterwards as I can then drift off into happy cupcake dreams!

The shave cream says it can be used on legs, underarms, intimate area, face, and the rest of your body.  It’s nice and thick, so you don’t have to use a lot and does a really good job of making sure you get a good, close shave and helps your razor glide so you’ll prevent nicking yourself (especially important in the nether regions!)  It’s also a good scent base for the body mist, so keep the fragrance layering concept in mind!

I haven’t yet used the candle as it is intended… but it smells fantastic and burns very clean and the resulting oil is wonderful and your skin will feel fabulous after using it.  My bedroom is set up oddly and I don’t really have any sort of bedside table, so this will be a tich of a challenge, but it smells so fabulous, I have to give it a try.

I have also not put the Oral Sex Gel to use as it is intended… I have, however, tested it out more scientifically (I was wearing a lab coat and everything) and can tell you that it has a strawberry flavor that doesn’t leave a nasty aftertaste in your mouth (which is rare in this sort of product) it is also not sticky/tacky so you don’t need to scrub and scrub to get it off. (Handy if you are a cuddler and don’t want to have to worry about running to the shower right away)!  This does have saccharin in it, so if you have a sensitivity to artificial sweeteners, just keep that in mind.  That being said, the little bit you need to use to take care of the *ahem* job at hand should not pose a problem for most people.  This is a nice, thick gel and a little dab will do.

All in all, this is a really nice set and if you have a partner to share the massage candle and oral sex gel with, so much the better!  One of the things I liked about this set is the nice bag it came in.  It is clear plastic but if you happen to leave it out when, say, your mother-in-law comes to visit, she will likely think it’s just some bath stuff and not give it a second thought.  I suppose if she sees the words “oral sex gel” things could get a little awkward, but it’s really nice packaging, in my opinion.

***NOTE… if you are a sensitive-to-things-of-an- “adult” -nature person or, maybe, reading this at work, you might want to skip the rest of the review or save it until you’re not at work***

The second set I got is the Black Magic Pleasure Kit…

This is a set of vibrators and comes with a 4 speed egg vibrator, a pocket rocket, a traditional vibrator and a 1 oz bottle of lube. If you are new to using vibrators and aren’t sure what type you’ll like, this is a good kit to start with because you’ll have some choices.  Additionally, these are all in a velvety matte black finish, so they look and feel a little more sophisticated than your average vibrators. The packaging says that they are waterproof, but exercise some caution and test it out before you actually use it in water to make sure that it doesn’t let water in.  Nothing is more of a bummer than just getting to “the good part” and having your vibe stop working.  (That hasn’t been an issue for me with this set, but it IS, sadly, the voice of experience).

The Lubricant is water based, glycerine free and  paraben free.  It has absolutely no scent, and no taste. Like most water-based lubes it washes away completely with warm water and a bit of soap. It is silky and doesn’t dry sticky (which is nice if you don’t want to have to hop into the shower immediately after you’re finished).

The pocket rocket is something you might carry in your purse (if you find you just can’t get through the day without a little “tension release”.  It’s fairly quiet but I don’t know that I’d be comfortable using it somewhere I might be overheard.  It’s got one speed and definitely does the job.  I wouldn’t recommend it for insertion, but for external use only.  It does hold up better than pocket rocket’s I’ve had in the past and the base is a little tough to get apart from the top which is actually good because it won’t vibrate itself apart in the middle of play as it’s predecessors tended to do.  It takes a single AA battery. (I take the battery out when not in use).

The “traditional” vibrator is a 7 inch (6″ insertable, 3 1/4 circumference) vibe with a smooth, velvety finish. It is a pretty average vibe that will get the job done but it is very hard/rigid so exercise a little caution when first using it, especially if you are inserting it. It has a dial so there is some adjustment of intensity and I actually tend to use it on sore neck muscles more than anything. For me, the size and rigidity take it out of my comfort zone for an “internal use” toy but I’m sure that there are people who would LOVE it for that purpose.  It’s also fairly loud (can be heard through a closed door… at least in my apartment).  This takes 2 AA batteries that sit in a sleeve that you put into the vibe and then screw on the dial end. Again, I take the batteries out when not in use.

Now, the rock star of this set (in my opinion) is the egg vibrator.  It has a wired remote with a fairly long cord. It’s powered by 2 AAA batteries and the housing has an O ring to keep the water out, just remember to close the lid tightly and test it before you use it in water.  The remote has a series of lights on it so you can tell which speed setting it is on and there is an “up” and a “down” button to adjust the speeds.  Even though the cord is sturdy and well attached, this is not something I would use as an internal toy (for either orifice, but especially not anal).   If you have it on high, it’s another one that can be heard through a closed door (again, in my apartment).

A huge “pro” for me about this set is that every piece uses batteries which are easily found in pretty much any store that sells batteries. I may or may not sometimes steal batteries from other, more mundane, devices if I happen to run out of buzz in the bedroom.

Edenfantasys has some really great sales going on right now, too.  Including a sale on my favorite Lelo products.  Take a peek at the goodies that EdenFantasys has to offer and take a little “me” time for yourself!

Disclaimer: EdenFantasys compensated me with free products in exchange for my honest opinion in this blog post.

When I moved to the DFW area three years ago, one of the things I was immediately looking forward to was getting to meet Randy Milholland, the creator of Something*Positive.  I got to DFW in October of 2009, the Con was in November.  Randy was one of the highlights of DWEX (now known as STRIP) for me that first year.  However, I was extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet Samantha Wikan, creator of Life’s a Witch and Rebecca Hicks, creator of Little Vampires that first year and was instantaneously enamored with their work and that they both were very friendly people, too.  It made it that much more awesome when I went the second year and Randy, Samantha and Rebecca all actually remembered me!  This year, Randy didn’t have a table at STRIP but he did come later on and actually remembered me, which made my day.  Since I’ve been keeping up a Twitter relationship with both Rebecca and Samantha, it was like a reunion at STRIP this year and it was spectacular to get to sit with Rebecca and her husband James, as well as Chris Jeffrey and his wife and Jamel Jones.  For someone like me, who has not a drop of artistic talent, it was heavenly to get to sit with “the cool kids” and watch as they created some awesome artwork which was auctioned off for charity.  I am proud to say that I walked out with some absolutely stunning artwork and I’m thinking that I am going to need to sell a ton of bath fizzies to be able to afford to feed my passion for good art at STRIP next year!

It’s also fun to see the dynamics that can occur due to table placement at a convention and interaction between the artists.  This year, Joel Watson of Hijinks Ensue and the Cyanide and Happiness crew ended up next to each other, which lead to an impromptu concert, complete with ukelele.

I had the opportunity to chat with Barry Buchanan, who does Don’t Feed the Geek this year.  He seemed more relaxed than in previous years and he had brought his family with him.  Will Rodriguez of Mangled Stare also brought his family and his kids are on their way to becoming awesome artists, too.  I bought a “Hello Kitty” piece drawn by his daughter so when she gets famous, I’ll have a piece of “I knew her when…”   It was also great to get to see David Wilborn again this year and to hear that he will soon have a THIRD book coming out! I got some cool “grab bag” goodies from MC and Jen of ButterSword.   Also got to see Brad Diller of Funday Morning again and spent some time chatting with him.  He said the last time he was in DFW before STRIP was in February, when it was all of 19 degrees. (I like to think we balanced it out with our 100+ degree weather yesterday!)  I also enjoyed my annual jaw-dropping stop by Kit Lively’s table. I love that he has the guts to create the strips that he creates!

There were also some new faces at STRIP this year, too (Hooray for growth!!)  Elia Madrid who does Elia in a Box rocked her very first Con experience plus she was on the Women of Webcomics panel and did a fantastic job there, too!  Grrl Power, which I’m going to have to go back and read from the beginning.   I’m also really looking forward to reading Halloween Man (because, really, who doesn’t love a good zombie story?) Plus, the writer of Halloween Man has some of the coolest tats!  I’m trying to recall if Scott Tapp of Casey & Scottyhad been at STRIP previously. I do apologize if y’all weren’t new to STRIP but just new to me.  I was also really excited to get to see the premiere bits of Don’t Tell My Wife I’m a Cult Leader, which will debut in September here in DFW. I spotted Asatru, which is a beautifully illustrated comic, so I am looking forward to getting up to speed (and up to date) on reading that one! And was charmed by the very shy (but very talented) Patrick O’Neill.

I love the Southfork Hotel, but have to mention that it was somewhat disappointing that there wasn’t an open restaurant in the hotel.  I ended up venturing over to Twin Peaks (because it was just across the parking lot) which was… an experience.  The food was ok and the waitresses were very…ummm, easy on the eyes but I really wanted to sit them down, add a few inches to their skirts and feed them a sammich.  I know that the “theme” of the restaurant revolves around the…”assets” of the wait staff but the behavior exhibited by the bachelor party crew a table away was bordering on criminal and certainly offensive (applying a legal “reasonable man” sensibility, not my feelings as a female).  I have nothing against the feminine form and am not a prude by any stretch of the imagination but I doubt I’ll return to Twin Peaks in the future.

I really enjoyed the Women on Webcomics panel, featuring Rebecca Hicks, Samantha Wikan, Elia Madrid, Emily Karnes and Halo Seraphim.   I wish that the panel had been allotted more time because I think there were more topics that could have been covered and more questions that could have been answered.  I wish I would have had the opportunity to chat with James O’Barr, creator of The Crow who entered an absolutely stunning piece in the art auction. I know I have missed some really awesome and talented people and I apologize if you’re one of the ones I missed enumerating.  Please don’t think that I don’t appreciate your work if you weren’t mentioned by name.

I love that STRIP is growing and evolving.  The cosplay this year was impressive and The Taffeta Darling dressed as STRIP’s mascot was outstanding.  I’m looking forward to what 2012 will bring.  I am really hoping to be a part of bringing an even MORE impressive STRIP to the DFW area.

STRIP is run by Bobby Blakey, Jonathan Caustrita and Michael Moreno.     All three of them are awesome artists and it shows that they really put their hearts into running STRIP.  This year I volunteered to help at the 11th hour but I am resolving to get onboard MUCH earlier for STRIP 2012.   After having enjoyed the convention for three years as an attendee, I feel compelled to give back to an event that I’ve come to regard as a tradition. I’m already counting the days until we do it all again next year!