Bean Fiddler’s Best of 2011

So I’ve been thinking it would be a good idea to look back over the last year and see what my favorite sex toys and sensual products were from 2011. Quite frankly, I am not always great at narrowing down lists of favorites because I tend to waffle back and forth so this has proven to be a challenge for me. I decided to go back and look at all the products that received a 5 Bean Rating from me and share my list with you. However, it turns out I reviewed a number of highly rated items in 2011 so I did have to narrow down the list somewhat to highlight my true favorites.

I have split the list between my top sex toys and my top sensual products to be more specific.

Top Five Sensual Products of 2011

Number five is Sweet Beauty’s Chocolate Body Cream from Babeland. This body cream is thick and creamy and has the most delicious chocolatey scent. It makes my skin feel soft and silky and smell heavenly. In fact, the danger of the Chocolate Body Cream is that it makes me crave chocolate. While body cream may not be the first thing you think of when discussing sensual products, I think anything that tantalizes multiple senses is a sensual treat.

In the number four spot is TRUST Natural Oil. TRUST is the most amazing massage oil I have run across in a long time. It is an organic, vegan, cruelty-free, food-grade oil that happens to be kosher as well. TRUST is made with Grape Seed, Avocado, and Apricot Kernel Oils and is light and silky on my skin. It is very moisturizing and adds both a high class feel and increased intimacy to any massage.

Number three is Intimate Organics Intense Clit Stimulating Gel. This Clit Gel makes my clit all cool and tingly in the most wonderful way. Another vegan, cruelty-free product, Intense Clit Stimulating Gel is glycerine and paraben-free and does not contain DEA or menthol. However, it does contain organic extracts which I think is a nice bonus. Most importantly, I love how it makes my clit feel and how it speeds up my orgasms.

The number two slot goes to the Beginner Bondage Kit from MyPleasure. The Beginner Bondage Kit comes with wrist and ankle cuffs, tethers, a blindfold, and a small flogger. Though I do not consider myself a beginner when it comes to bondage, I love the cuffs in this kit. They are not only an awesome color with a cute heart detail, they are strong, secure, and comfortable. The kit is totally worth it just for the cuffs and storage bag.

My number one sensual product of 2011 is the Liberator Wedge. The Liberator Wedge is an amazing piece of sex furniture that belongs in everyone’s collection. It brings comfort, communication, and creativity to the bedroom in a fun way. It provides a variety of positions and allows for better access for both partners. I still leave mine out on the bed and use it as a backrest as well. My Liberator Wedge is good for all sorts of things!

Top Five Sex Toys of 2011

In the number five spot is the Hitachi Magic Wand. I recently reviewed the Hitachi and fell in love with its deep vibrations and ability to multitask as a muscle massager, which is really its intended use. It doesn’t look like a sex toy which is a bonus if I want to leave it laying around.

Number four on my list of sex toys is the Octopussy also from Babeland. This dildo is shaped like tentacle and has the most amazing texture I have ever run across. It is a lovely light pink color and is made of glass. The Octopussy can be used vaginally or anally and the curved handle makes it very easy to use. The glass is great for sensation play but what truly stands out is the texture. I don’t have anything else quite like it and it’s just great.

My number three toy of 2011 is the G-Spot Lollipop J Pop. I discovered this little beauty when I attended ANE in July. Its rather unusual shape allows for great g-spot stimulation and it comes in all sorts of fun colors. The G-Spot Lollipop also comes in multiple styles and sizes, and though I haven’t tried any other style, I do love my G-Spot Lollipop J Pop.

Tied for the number two slot are two phenomenal butt plugs, the Crystal Delights Crystal Kiss and the nJoy Pure Plug. They are both so awesome, I can’t choose which one I like more. The Crystal Kiss is the most beautiful toy I own. It is just exquisite with its swirl of red and gorgeous swarovski crystal. The njoy Pure Plug is delightful in its heavy steel and can be worn for significant periods of time comfortably.

My number one top sex toy of 2011 is the famous Eroscillator. The Eroscillator is so unlike any of my other sex toys because it oscillates rather vibrates. It really is a must have for every sex toy aficionado. It is also an excellent choice for women who have only one clitoral vibrator and those who may have trouble reaching orgasm. It has multiple attachments which makes it very versatile and can be used solo or with a partner. I just adore the way it feels on my nipples and clit.

As I said, this has been quite a challenge for me. 2011 was a good year for sex toys and sensual products and I am lucky to have reviewed so many great things last year. I am sure I have left out some really nifty products but I had to narrow it down somehow. I am already looking forward to the awesome products I will review in 2012. A big thank you to everyone who has made it possible for me to review all these wonderful products. Hey, being a sex toy reviewer is a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it.

Happy New Year!

Posted by | Musings | January 1, 2012

Happy New Year one and all! I wish you joy and happiness in the new year. I also wish you loads of pleasure. Make one of your resolutions to enjoy and express yourself sexually in any way that works for you. Make 2012 a year of sexual exploration and fun.

Let’s also take a moment to appreciate all the wonderful things we’ve had in the past year. On that note, I want to thank all my readers. You have made it a pleasure to run Bean Fiddler this year. Thank you for reading and participating. I look forward to our interactions in 2012.

May 2012 bring you everything your heart desires. Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays

Posted by | Musings | December 25, 2011

Today is Christmas and Channukah and even if you don’t celebrate either of these holidays I hope you have the opportunity to spend time with loved ones and enjoy yourself. I hope you take a few moments to appreciate all you have and spare a thought for those who are less fortunate than you. Gifts are fun but the true gift is the support, love, and joy we give each other during the holiday season and throughout the year. I wish you all the very best this holiday season.

Merry Christmas and Happy Channukah!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by | Musings | November 24, 2011
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I just want to take a moment to thank all my faithful readers here at Bean Fiddler. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family, friends and delicious food. Please take a moment during the day to be thankful for all you have and celebrate this holiday with joy and love. Oh, and pie, lots of pie!

I Am A Winner!

Posted by | Community,Musings | November 17, 2011

It’s true. I actually won an award!

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I’ve been gone the past few days and when I finally started paying attention to my inbox, I found a very exciting email. It informed me I won a Real Sex Toy Reviews People’s Choice Award! I was positively thrilled.

In case you’re not familiar with it, Real Sex Toy Reviews is a great site that collects sex toy reviews from all sorts of different reviewers and provides links to them. It makes finding and reading reviews easy peasy. Most importantly, the site has two levels of verification so you know you are reading reviews from real people who are actually using the products. I love this concept, which is why I participate with the site.

Recently, they decided to have people vote on the reviewers who submit to Real Sex Toy Reviews. There were six different categories and voters got to select who they thought should win the award in each category. (This is the part where I win an award.) I won the Elucidator Award! This is “The award for a reviewer who lets you know everything there is to know about a product in a plain, comprehensible manner. After you read a review by the Elucidator you feel knowledgeable about the product yourself, even if you haven’t seen it in person.”

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Sometimes I think I am way too detailed, but it’s good to know that all my going on and on about sex toys is appreciated. I really want to thank the wonderful folks at Real Sex Toy Reviews and all of the people voted for me. It means so much to me to be recognized this way. I am truly honored.

Head on over to Real Sex Toy Reviews to check out all the winners. I am in excellent company. Thank you all!



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