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In June 2011, I reviewed the new PAPAYA Toys Candy Stick Vibrator. You can see I found very few flaws in this vibrator and considering I liked it quite a lot, I figured it might be fun to review another of PAPAYA Toys’ vibrators. This time it’s the PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator from FunWares.

Just like the Candy Stick, the PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator was a bit of a surprise when I opened the box. Having had the same experience with the Candy Stick, I was somewhat prepared. Even so, I was still struck with how big the Tattoo appears. Holding it in my hand certainly does not diminish the size of this bright green vibrator. At 9″ long, with 5.5″ being insertable, the PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator is quite a handful. It’s not that 5.5″ of insertable length is so unusual, it’s more the 9″ in length and the 1.75″ in girth (at its widest point) that makes the Tattoo feel so large in my hand. It may also be the color that makes it stand out. However, just because this vibrator seems huge in the hand does mean it is anything of which to be frightened.

Like their other sex toys, the PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator is made of 100% medical grade silicone. Although the Tattoo is manufactured in Asia, the silicone comes from U.S. suppliers so you can be sure it is of the highest quality. This silicone has a very slight scent but I have to practically stick the vibrator up my nose to smell it. It has no discernible taste, not that your mouth is the preferred place you want to stick this toy. Of course, the reason for the name “Tattoo” is the tattoo designs on both sides of the shaft, which add a nice detail.

This particular silicone has a lovely soft feel to it. However, it does have quite a bit of drag so I recommend using a water-based lubricant with it. You want to avoid silicone-based lubes as they can have a negative chemical reaction with the silicone of the vibrator, damaging it and causing it to become tacky. Aside from the softness of this silicone, it does not pick up much lint or dust. Of course, you still want to wash the Tattoo before and after use. I’m just pointing out that it isn’t a lint magnet like many silicone toys.

As the Tattoo Vibrator is waterproof, cleaning is easy. PAPAYA Toys recommends washing it with warm water and soap, though you can also use a sex toy cleaner or a 10% bleach solution. As an aside, the Tattoo does not have any sort of flared base so it isn’t appropriate for anal use.

I know I’m always going on and on about how I prefer rechargeable vibrators, and I do. However, it is nice to have a few vibrators around that take batteries because they are ready to go in a jiff while you’re waiting for your rechargeables to charge up. The PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator requires two AA batteries, which are not included, so you’d best have some on hand. The bottom third of the shaft, right below the purple plastic band, unscrews to allow access to the battery compartment. When you unscrew it you can feel how solidly the vibrator is put together, and the large o-ring gives me confidence that the Tattoo is truly waterproof.

Inside the battery compartment is a rather unique battery cartridge. It is great for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, you never want to store your vibrators with batteries inside of them. When you are done using the Tattoo, remove the batteries, after washing it and before putting it away. This will lengthen the life of your batteries and vibrator. It is quick and easy to remove the battery pack with the batteries in it and store them like that. This allows you to simply pop the cartridge in when you are ready to use the Tattoo, no fumbling around trying to get the batteries into the vibrator.

The other very cool thing about this battery cartridge is that it is reversible. It doesn’t matter which way you put it in, it will work. This may sound like no big deal but if you’ve ever spent an annoying amount of time trying to get a battery pack into a vibrator the proper way, you know this is super cool. It is so cool, in fact, that PAPAYA Toys won the Outstanding Innovation Award for its Reversible Battery Pack at the 2011 O Awards at the AVN Adult Novelty Expo.

Enough about battery packs, let’s get to the vibrations. In short, I like them. They are deep and rumbly and strong. They get me off quickly and will be satisfying for many women. The vibrations are concentrated in the head of the vibrator so I really feel them on my clit when I am using the Tattoo externally. Like the Candy Stick, I find the PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator to be on the noisy side. I can hear it through the door of my bedroom if everything is quiet. Music or TV will easily mask the sound but if you need a silent toy, this is not the vibrator for you.

Once you get the hang of it, the PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator is easy to use. It works a little differently than most of my vibrators so it takes some getting used to. The Tattoo has a large button on its base that acts as the control panel. In use, the right side of the button turns the vibrator on, increases the intensity of the vibrations, and switches between modes. The left side of the button decreases the intensity and turns the vibrator off. What’s different about this system is that rather than clicking the right side of the button briefly to increase the intensity, you press and hold until you reach the desired level. A brief push of the button cycles you to the next mode. It is the same with the left side of the button. Press and hold to decrease the intensity level and give a brief click to turn the Tattoo off. There is nothing wrong with this design, I am just accustomed to pressing and holding to turn the vibrator off and giving a brief push to change the intensity. In addition, the PAPAYA Tattoo Vibrator has a memory chip so it remembers where it was when you turned it off and starts up on the same mode and intensity level.

The PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator has three vibration modes. They are as follows:
1. Steady vibration
2. Medium pulse
3. 1 medium pulse and 4 fast pulses

I really enjoy using the PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator. I like the vibrations, and while I prefer a quiet toy, it isn’t an absolute necessity for me. The shape works well, and though I do not feel the lovely tattoo design on the sides of the shaft when it is inside me, I do feel the pop of the head as I thrust in and out. I normally like patterns but these patterns don’t do much for me so I tend to prefer the steady vibration mode of the Tattoo. As the silicone is layered over a hard inner core that contains the motor, clenching down on the shaft feels pretty great.

The packaging of the PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator is simple yet pretty and useful. There is an outer sleeve around the box with an image of the Tattoo. I would like them to do away with this to save on paper but I understand they use it to identify the specific vibrator as the box underneath is generic. The box itself is large compared to the size of the Tattoo but it is very strong and sturdy. It closes via a magnetic flap on the side. Inside the box, the Tattoo sits in a molded plastic tray with its black satin storage bag. As you all know, I love a good storage bag. Hell, I’ll even take a not so great storage bag over none at all.

Also included in the box is a pamphlet in English, German, French, and Spanish. This pamphlet provides basic information about the vibrator and the company. Normally I would complain about such a large box but I love that it is discreet, without any images of the Tattoo on it (unlike the outer sleeve) or the word vibrator plastered all over the place. The text on the back of the box is in German, so unless you’ve got a best friend who happens to be from Germany like I do, you should be pretty safe. I also think that once you remove the plastic tray the box is great for storage. You can fit a couple of vibrators (tucked into individual storage bags so they don’t touch) in the box, a bunch of condoms and little bottles of lube, or multiple toy chargers. It has tons of uses.

PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator Pros:
• Rumbly vibrations
• Strong vibrations
• Good shape
• Nice size
• Memory chip
• Waterproof
• Not a lint magnet

PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator Cons:
• Noisy

Like its cousin the Candy Stick, the PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator is pretty nice. The size and shape suit me very well, as do the vibrations. I really like the softness of the silicone and the fact that it is easy to keep clean. I think all sex toys should be waterproof, just for ease of cleaning if nothing else, so I very much appreciate this about the Tattoo. A memory chip is by no means a necessity but it can be nice when you have to turn off the vibrator in a hurry because someone is knocking on your door or you get a phone call you must answer. It’s convenient to be able to turn the Tattoo back on and start up right where you left off. The design is attractive and I love the fun color. The fact that it comes with a storage bag and a discreet box is a bonus. For a non-rechargeable vibrator, the Tattoo does a good job.

You can pick up a PAPAYA Toys Tattoo Vibrator of your very own at FunWares. It comes in Apple, Strawberry, and Grape, and you’ll receive 10% off your ENTIRE order by using the code: FIDDLER at checkout.

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Good morning, Faithful Readers. For most people, this is a day to spend with family and friends, opening gifts, eating, and just relaxing. Even for people who don’t celebrate Christmas, it is a good time to check in with those you love considering most people have the day off work.

Enjoy your time with your family and friends. Eat yummy food and exchange fun gifts. Most of all, be grateful for all the wonderful things you have in your life. So get off the computer and have a wonderful holiday, Everyone!

Merry Christmas!
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Last week Beanfiddler did a SPOTLIGHT on ladygasm.com, so it’s my turn this week to spotlight its brother site mangasm.com. As you have probably gathered, mangasm.com is a sex toy store that specializes in sex toys for men. The main focus seems to be their line of Mangasm prostate stimulators.

There are eight different Mangasm prostate stimulators to choose from on their site. They range from basic prostate massagers to ones that use electronic stimulation directly on the prostate and perineum. They also have quite a few different prostate toys that vibrate while some don’t. One great thing about these Mangasm prostate massagers is their money back guarantee. They are so confident that you will love their toys that they offer a full 100% money back guarantee (some restrictions apply).

In addition to their full line of prostate massagers, mangasm.com also offers the Autoblow. We’ve talked about the Autoblow here on Bean Fiddler before, but if you’re unfamiliar with the Autoblow it’s a hands-free male masturbator that simulates a blow job. It has a mechanical sucking feature and spring-loaded beads. The Autoblow is available in three different sizes, each one to accommodate men of different sizes.

Mangasm also has their own line of pocket pussies. There are three different models to choose from, ranging from the life sized Mangasm DSRV to the very petite Mangasm Easy Pussy.

Mansgasm also carries a variety of the always popular Fleshlight toys. They don’t carry all of the different Fleshlights that are available but they have a fairly wide selection that includes the Stamina Training Unit (STU), the original Fleshlight and a couple of the Fleshight Girls.

Mangasm.com offers same day shipping from their New York warehouse on all orders placed before 3pm, EST. Mangasm also respects your privacy. All charges will simply show up on your credit card bill as FP Industries and all packages are shipped in plain packaging with the return address being that of their warehouse. With a nice selection of their own exclusive toys and the always popular Fleshlight toys, mangasm.com looks like a good place for men shopping for a sex toy.

**This post was sponsored by manygasm.com. Regardless, the opinions expressed herein are completely my own based upon my experience.

There are a good number of sex toy manufacturers out there, and as a reviewer, I try to gain some experience with a wide variety of them. Having not run across Great Kingsland before, I was curious what their toys might be like. Having nothing else really new on my radar, it seemed like a good time to try out the Pretty Love Bunny carried by We Love Toys.

You know how you order something and even though you know what the measurements are before it arrives you are somehow surprised by the size anyway? That’s what happened with the Pretty Love Bunny. I pulled the box out of the padded envelope and thought, “How can the vibrator possibly fit in a box so small?” Yet it does, and do you know why? Because the Pretty Love Bunny is kinda tiny.

The Pretty Love Bunny is only 5″ from its base to the tips of its ears. It is made mostly of burgundy silicone and has an adorable little face with eyes and a nose. The silicone has a lovely silky feel to it and it does not attract lint like most silicone. The top half of the Pretty Love Bunny is bendy, while the bottom half, with the motor, is made of ABS. It has three ridges across its front that make gripping it easier and more comfortable.

The Pretty Love Bunny is waterproof which makes cleaning easy. I just wash it in the sink with antibacterial soap and water, but you can also use a sex toy cleaner. The silicone portion can be disinfected with a 10% bleach solution.

As there is very little drag with this smooth silicone I don’t require much, if any, lubricant. However, if you do use lube, be sure to use water-based lubricant rather than silicone-based. Silicone-based lubricant can cause a chemical reaction with the silicone of the Pretty Love Bunny damaging it and causing it to become tacky.

I prefer rechargeable vibrators because, in the long run, they are less expensive and better for the environment. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on batteries and find ways to dispose of them. Therefore, the fact that the Pretty Love Bunny is rechargeable makes me happy. It has a small charging port on its bottom that is covered by a removable silicone plug. This plug comes off completely. I don’t like this at all because it is very small and easy to lose. I discovered this because it popped off during my first charge. Losing this silicone plug would not exactly kill the waterproof factor of the Pretty Love Bunny but I would certainly not want to take it into the bath or shower with the port completely open.

As the Pretty Love Bunny does not come with a user manual, I really don’t know how long it takes to get fully charged. During charging, both the charger and the Pretty Love Bunny glow red and the Love Bunny goes dark when charging is complete. I charged mine for a few hours which did the trick. I have not run down the battery yet, so I’m not sure how long that takes. It will run down more quickly if you use it on the higher intensity levels.

The control panel is on the back of the Pretty Love Bunny and blends in well with the body. It is an oval shape with four button areas. These are not distinct buttons but is easy to press the control you want without hitting something else. The trick is getting the vibrator to do what you want. You actually have to press these buttons with such force to change settings, that I don’t think it’s possible to turn the vibrator off accidentally. You also may have issues with the force required to push the buttons during play. I have a very difficult time changing modes and intensity while I’m using the Pretty Love Bunny.

There are + and – buttons as well as up and down arrows. It took a few minutes to figure out how it works as there are no instructions. The up arrow turns the Pretty Love Bunny on and the down arrow turns it off. The plus and minus buttons scroll through the five levels of intensity. What’s weird is that when I turn the vibrator on it seems to be on the third level of intensity. I’ve never run across this before. Most vibrators start at the lowest level of intensity and I have a few that start on the highest, but the middle is just strange. I wouldn’t have thought to try to scroll down after turning the Pretty Love Bunny on, but it just seemed awfully strong for a low setting so I gave it a try.

If the website hadn’t mentioned that there are seven vibration modes, I would have totally missed the patterns. This is why we need manuals, people. Once you’ve set the Pretty Love Bunny on the level of intensity you want, you hit the up arrow to scroll through the seven pattern modes. To turn the vibrator off when you are in the pattern modes, press and hold the – button for a few seconds.
1. Long , slow pulse
2. 2 short then one long pulse
3. Medium pulse
4. Sets of 3 fast pulses
5. 3 short and 3 long pulses
6. Fastest pulses
7. Fast pulses

Just like with the weirdness of turning on at level three intensity, the Pretty Love Bunny’s pattern modes are in a kinda wacky order. I generally find similar patterns are grouped together and arranged by speed, which is not the case here. The order just seems wrong. I suppose this isn’t necessarily a problem, but I find it annoying anyway. Of course, I have more sex toys than any one person needs so I am getting pickier and pickier.

I find the Pretty Love Bunny to be loud for a vibrator of its size. This is not an issue for me, but I know it is for some. The frequency of the vibrations are not deep and rumbly, but they’re not really buzzy either. They feel sort of…light. I think this is partly because the little flexible ears are flicking against my clit as opposed to something solid being pressed against my body. Still, the vibrations are powerful, unexpectedly so. Without having a lot of pressure against my clit I need this added power and I think it will make many people happy.

How do I like the Pretty Love Bunny in use? I love the silky smoothness of the silicone against my skin. It’s versatile because I can use the ears to tickle and tease my clit and if I want more pressure, I can use the nose. The ears also feel great against my nipples and labia. They flick back and forth so quickly I can get pinpoint precision on my clit if I want. While I like the way the Pretty Love Bunny feels on my body, I don’t like actually using it that much because of the control panel. The layout is fine but you have to press so hard on the buttons to make a change that half the time I have to stop what I’m doing to hold it with both hands so I can get enough pressure on the buttons. Granted, I do have long nails and it’s possible this is part of the problem.

The packaging of the Pretty Love Bunny is simple and sweet. It comes in a very hard and sturdy small black box, which unfortunately is not discreet. It doesn’t say vibrator on it but it has an image of the Love Bunny on the front that sort of screams sex toy to me. Inside the box, the Pretty Love Bunny sits in a bed of molded foam and underneath this foam is the charger. I think the funniest part of this toy is the included storage bag. It’s a rough sheer black material that feels low end and it closes with a ribbon that says “sex toys” on it. Hilarious. I usually don’t single out the storage bag but this just cracked me up so much. What this packaging lacks is a user manual and I always find this irritating. I’m plenty experienced with sex toys and can figure out how they work pretty easily, but what about someone who is purchasing this as their first vibrator? Granted, it’s not rocket science, but why make it more difficult and uncomfortable for someone? Nonetheless, this box is really great for storage because it doesn’t take up a huge amount of space. You can also remove the foam and use it to store other things, multiple chargers (labeled), batteries, condoms, etc.

Pretty Love Bunny Pros:
• Strong
• Versatile
• Good shape
• Rechargeable
• Waterproof
• Very silky silicone
• Not a lint magnet

Pretty Love Bunny Cons:
• Difficult to change modes during use
• Loud
• Charging port cover comes off easily
• Starts on level 3 intensity
• Weird order on patterns
• No user manual

The Pretty Love Bunny has me conflicted. I like the way it feels but I don’t like the actual process of using it. I think the Pretty Love Bunny has some flaws with how its vibration modes are set up, but as I admitted, I am picky. I would prefer it start on the lowest level and ramp up from there and I would like the patterns to be more orderly. However, that’s really not a make it or break it issue. I also kinda hate the control panel. It’s just very difficult for me to press the buttons firmly enough.One of the big issues for me is that the charging port cover comes off so easily. That is a big no no. I know I’ve complained more than ever before about the lack of user manual, but I really think this vibrator needs one. Even if I like the vibrator, I’m not sure what good that is if it’s a pain in the butt to use. Still, it does have redeeming qualities, hence my indecisiveness. To a certain degree, the pros and cons cancel each other out leaving me to go with a middle of the road rating. You can find the Pretty Love Bunny at We Love Toys.

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