Halloween is just around the corner and it really is one of my favorite holidays. I love seeing all the little kids dressed up in costumes. It reminds me of my own childhood and they’re just so adorable. The candy isn’t too bad either. I also get to use my favorite holiday theme. I just love the Halloween one! One of my other favorite things about Halloween and this time of year is all the pumpkin products everywhere. I drive Beanpole Fiddler crazy talking about pumpkin soup, pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin ice cream, and all the other pumpkin things I can find (he hates pumpkin *gasp*). That reminds me, I need to get pumpkin carving!

Anyway, while I’ve seen specialized sex toys for Pink October (which is right now, people) and the Christmas holidays, this is the first year I’ve seen an actual Halloween sex toy. That’s right, it’s a freaking Halloween Dildo from Vixen Creations and it is amazing looking.

This fabulous Halloween Dildo is actually the Leo Dildo made by Vixen Creations, a California-based company known for making outstanding and original silicone sex toys. The Leo Dildo comes in several different colors like shimmery silver, which would be my favorite if it weren’t for the Halloween Dildo. If you’re having trouble determining exactly what the design is, there are black bats flying all over the orange background. Ubercoolness!

As with all of Vixen Creations products, the Halloween Leo Dildo is made of high-quality food-grade silicone. It has a smooth surface and a solid, flared base which allows Leo to be used for anal play and with strap-on harnesses. Leo also has a gentle curve which should provide g-spot and prostate stimulation for many people.

Head on over to one of the stores listed below to check out the Vixen Creations Halloween Edition Leo Dildo and just see if you can resist!

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Last month I reviewed the Lovehoney Realistic Oh! Rabbit Vibrator. I quite liked this Lovehoney rabbit and thought it would be fun to give one away to one of my readers. Lovehoney was kind enough to agree with this brilliant idea so ta da…giveaway!

If you haven’t read my review yet, head over to the Lovehoney Realistic Oh! Rabbit review post and find out why you want to win this cool vibrator with the crazy long name. If you fall in love with it but don’t win it here, you can pick up your own Realistic Oh! Rabbit directly from Lovehoney.

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A while back I reviewed the Rocks-Off RO-160mm Vibrator, and while I didn’t love it, there were definitely some things I liked about it. Rocks-Off was kind enough to send me it’s little cousin, the Rocks-Off RO-150mm Slimline Vibrator to review.

The Rocks-Off RO-150mm Slimline Vibrator is part of the Rocks-Off line of bullet vibrators, which is amusing because it is so not what I consider a typical bullet. At 5.75″ in length, with 5″ being insertable, the RO-150 Slimline is much larger than an average bullet vibrator, which typically is too small to be inserted. Though I like the compactness of a bullet, I generally find them difficult to use because there isn’t enough length to hold onto during use. The 1″ diameter of the RO-150mm Slimline is certainly within the range of the average bullet vibrator.

The gold color of the Rocks-Off RO-150mm Slimline Vibrator reminds me of the 70s. It is classy looking with its metallic plated ABS design. ABS is a good material for sex toys because it’s latex and phthalate-free and non-porous so it doesn’t hold on to any bacteria that may be floating around. The other advantage of ABS is that it can be used with either water or silicone-based lubricants, as opposed to silicone sex toys which can only be used with water-based lube.

Of course, it is very important to clean your Rocks-Off RO-150mm Slimline Vibrator before and after every use. With ABS you have several options for keeping it clean. You can use warm water and antibacterial soap, a sex toy cleaner, or rubbing alcohol. I rarely use rubbing alcohol on my sex toys as I prefer to use soap and water most of the time, especially with waterproof vibrators like this one. You might want to do a spot test if you’re planning on using alcohol to make sure it doesn’t remove or tarnish the gold finish.

The Rocks-Off RO-150mm Slimline Vibrator runs on two 1.5v N size batteries, which Rocks-Off has been kind enough to include. They come already inside the vibrator with a little disc of paper keeping them from touching the contacts of the screw on cap of the battery compartment. This way the vibrator doesn’t run down the batteries or turn on accidentally. You definitely want to store your RO-150mm Slimline without the batteries inside or with the paper disc in place. Otherwise, not only do you run the risk of the vibrator turning on in storage, but you can also deplete the batteries or cause the contacts to corrode over time. N batteries are not my favorite because they tend to cause buzzier vibrations and are more difficult to find than AAA or AA. It seems like two of them is about the same size as one AAA, so I wonder why Rocks-Off went with N batteries. There’s probably a good technical reason that I just don’t understand.

With it’s single black push button, the Rocks-Off RO-150mm Slimline Vibrator is simple to use. The button is on the base of the battery cap and is easy to press. It has good feedback, and while it presses easily it does require some force so you don’t have to worry you’ll accidentally change modes while using the vibrator. The RO-150mm Slimline has five modes of vibration. They are as follows:
1. Low steady vibration
2. High steady vibration
3. Slow pulse
4. Medium pulse
5. Fast pulse

The vibrations of Rocks-Off RO-150mm Slimline Vibrator are disappointingly weak, though I suppose it shouldn’t really be a surprise based on the N batteries. They usually don’t provide enough of a punch for me. The low setting is far too low to provide much stimulation other than a slight tease. I can get off with the high setting but the orgasms are moderate, nothing earth shattering. These vibrations will definitely not be strong enough for some people. I also find the vibrations to be very light and buzzy, again common with this type of battery. Though they aren’t buzzy enough to hurt my clit, they remind me of vibes that do. I also feel the vibrations a bit in my hand, though the length of the vibrator does provide some protection.

Though there some things to like about the Rocks-Off RO-150mm Slimline Vibrator, it really isn’t my cup of tea. It can bring me to orgasm but it doesn’t do it in the most comfortable or pleasant way. The orgasms I do have with this vibrator aren’t the greatest either. I normally enjoy patterns and I do like the ones on the Rocks-Off RO-160mm Vibrator, but these are much weaker so they don’t get me off. I need the constant vibration to eventually orgasm. I just find that the vibrations are too weak and buzzy for me to really enjoy the RO-150mm Slimline, even though it does get me off. It’s almost as if my body is having a grudging orgasm.

I quite like the packaging of the Rocks-Off RO-150mm slimline. It’s compact but sturdy and reusable. The RO-150mm Slimline Vibrator comes in a hard black box with a hinged lid that has a plastic window in it. While the window does make it look nice and provide a view of the vibrator, it also keeps the packaging from being discreet. You can certainly tell that it’s a vibrator just by looking at it. On the other hand, if you do want to give it as a gift and have no qualms about people knowing what it is, the box is lovely and easy to wrap. Inside the box the RO-150mm Slimline sits in a black velvety cutout so it is secure. Though the box does take up more space than the vibrator itself, it is strong enough to be used for storage if you’ve got the room.

Rocks-Off RO-150mm Slimline Vibrator Pros:
• Good length
• Easy to use
• Attractive
• Waterproof
• Batteries included

Rocks-Off RO-150mm Slimline Vibrator Cons:
• Buzzy vibrations
• Weak vibrations
• Difficult to find batteries

While I like the design and look of the Rocks-Off RO-150mm Slimline and I love that it’s waterproof, it really is not a vibrator I can recommend to most people. The vibrations are too weak and buzzy for me to like them even if I can orgasm from them. On the other hand, it is waterproof, it’s easy to use, I like the extended length, and the batteries are included. Still, that’s not enough for me to give it a high rating. For people like me who prefer deep, thumpy vibrations and for those who need power, this vibrator is not the one. For those people who actually prefer buzzy vibrations and don’t need a lot of power, this is a solid twist on the classic bullet with some additional good qualities. You can check out the Rocks-Off RO-150mm Slimline Vibrator along with the other Rocks-Off products over on their website.

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Not sure if any of you remember last year when I did a Spotlight on the new line of masturbation sleeves and dildos put out by Fleshlight called the Fleshlight Freaks. They came out just in time for Halloween and were mostly super cool, if not a bit creepy.

The Fleshlight Freaks are an unusual line of sex toys meant for the monster aficionados out there. There are five sets of these monster Fleshlight sleeves, each with a matching dildo. If you never had the chance to read it, check out my review of the Fleshlight Drac Dildo. That was the extent of my experience with the Fleshlight Freaks, though I was kinda curious about the sleeves. I would have loved to seen one in person.

If you are a guy who has ever fantasized about having sex with a female zombie, and I’m guessing plenty of guys have considering the their recent popularity, now is your chance. This year, for one week only, Fleshlight is giving away a FREE Fleshlight Zombie masturbation sleeve with your $79 purchase. This means you can get that STU (Stamina Training Unit) you’ve had your eye on, as well as another sleeve, maybe some lube, and get yourself the chance to have sex with your dream zombie…for free.

The Fleshlight Zombie masturbation sleeve is made from the same lifelike SuperSkin material Fleshlight is known for. It also has it’s own signature texture, though it doesn’t actually have a name. I suppose it’s just called, “Zombie”. It looks like it has little teeth inside, which I think is a bit icky but I’m not a huge zombie fan. I think for someone who is, this sleeve has got to be very cool. Did I mention it’s free? I bet that makes it even more attractive.

Head on over to Fleshlight and treat yourself or someone you care about to a extra special Halloween Trick or Treat and pick up the Fleshlight Zombie masturbation sleeve for free with your $79 purchase.

A few weeks ago I reviewed the LELO INA, a vibrator that I had wanted to try for a long time. I was sad to discover that I didn’t like the INA much, mostly because it was significantly lacking in power. I was not the only person to have this complaint and LELO is a company that listens to its customers. Just like with its update of the Tiani 2 and the TOR II, LELO has just released a new version of the INA, the LELO INA 2.

For those of you who haven’t read my review of the LELO INA, I will continue with my full review of the LELO INA 2 shortly. First let’s discuss the differences between the two vibrators. There are five differences that I’ve noticed.

1. Power: The is the most important improvement as far as I am concerned because a lack of power is why I didn’t like the INA. The INA 2 reportedly has 100% more power than it’s counterpart. I’m not sure I would say the INA 2 is twice as powerful as the INA but it is significantly more powerful. I find the INA 2 more than sufficient to easily bring me to orgasm. It is no Hitachi Magic Wand but the vibrations are very powerful and should be pleasing to most people.

2. Waterproof: Another important improvement. I really prefer my vibrators to be waterproof even if I don’t take them into the shower and bath much. It makes cleaning them so much easier. I can just toss them in the sink without having to worry about water ruining them. The control panel on the old INA has buttons that are set into the base. There are very small seams around these buttons where water could seep into the electrical bits. On the INA 2, the buttons are set more on top of the base so there is no possibility of water leakage. Though I don’t see a difference between the old silicone charging plug and the new one, LELO has assured me the INA 2 is fully waterproof and can be submerged. I have not taken mine in the bath but can confirm that it does work when fully underwater.

3. Shape: Though I was comfortable with the placement of the clit arm, I think many women felt it fit them too snugly. LELO decided to move the arm further down the shaft and seat it further away from the shaft so it would not pinch down on the clit. As you can see in the images below, the difference between the location of the clit arm on the INA 2 versus the INA is quite noteworthy. The clit arm is also much more flexible on the INA 2 than on the old INA.

4. Sound: This is not an official change that LELO is touting and it may just be that I have a particularly loud INA, but I notice a huge difference in the type and level of sound between the two vibrators. My old INA is quiet on lower settings but the clit arm quite loud on the highest levels of vibration. In addition to being loud, it has an odd sort of buzzing sound that makes it even louder. The INA 2 is much quieter and the buzzing sound is completely absent. I’m not sure if others have experienced this type of difference, but I would be interested in hearing from people on this topic.

5. User Manual: There is a new user manual that is not specific to the LELO INA 2 and has no detailed information about the vibrator. I’m accustomed to very detailed LELO manuals and I dislike that they have been changed. I realize this makes it easier for LELO as they can just toss the same user manual in with all their products but I think it does a disservice to the consumer, especially people who are not sex toy experts and actually need more useful information than the manual provides. It is also confusing because the box says the INA 2 is waterproof but there is a two-sided page stuck in the manual that says not to submerge it. I’ve gotten this same little page before with other LELO manuals and I think including it was a mistake, especially as LELO has heralded the INA 2 as a waterproof vibrator. This new manual is a not a good change.

Now that I’ve discussed the basic changes in the INA 2, let’s get back on track with a more general review. The INA 2 is LELO’s only dual action vibrator (with the exception of the original INA, of course). That makes it pretty special. I like dual action vibrators because when they fit my body well, they are very satisfying. I really enjoy the dual stimulation. Like all but a few of LELO’s sex toys, the INA 2 is made of silicone and plastic. The handle is plastic, while the buttons, charging port cover, and body of the vibrator are silicone. I love LELO’s silicone. It is extremely soft and silky against my skin and is not at all a lint magnet. Silicone is also latex and phthalate-free and hypoallergenic so it’s a very safe material for sex toys. The downside of silicone sex toys for some people is that you can only use water-based lubricants with them. Silicone-based lubes can interact negatively with the silicone of the toy causing it to break down.

Silicone sex toys have multiple cleaning options and now that the LELO INA 2 is waterproof, it is even easier to clean this vibrator than it is to clean the INA. You can wash the INA 2 with warm water and antibacterial soap, a sex toy cleaner, or a 10% bleach solution. The bleach solution allows you to sterilize the vibrator making it safe to share between non-fluid bonded partners. Do not wash your INA 2 in the dishwasher or boil it as this will most likely destroy the electrical components.

At 8″ in length, with 4.5″ being insertable, the LELO INA 2 is slightly longer and more of it can be inserted than the old INA. Both vibrators are approximately 1.5″ in diameter. This longer length is meant to allow for deeper penetration and it does just that. The clitoral arms are also both the same size at approximately 2.5″ in length. The clit arm of the INA 2 is also about twice as far from the shaft as on the original INA, and twice as flexible. This difference is very noticeable, as you can see from the included images.

As I mentioned previously, the vibrations of the LELO INA 2 are powerful and quiet. Like the INA, they are deep and rumbly, but I can get off much more quickly with the INA 2 because of the higher intensity of the vibrations. Also, I cannot hear the INA 2 through my closed bedroom door while I can hear the INA.

The control panel on the LELO INA 2 is basically the same as that of the INA, other than the buttons being sealed around the edges so water cannot leak in. There are four buttons that form a little cross on the plastic base of the vibrator. There are the + and – buttons and the up and down arrow buttons. Turn on the INA 2 by pressing firmly on the + button. This starts you on the lowest level of steady vibration. To increase the power, keep pressing down on the + button. To decrease the power and turn the vibrator off, press down on the – button. To enter into the pulsation modes, press on the up arrow. To cycle up or down through these modes, use the up and down arrows. One great thing is that you can adjust the power level in each pulsation mode, which gives you a lot of options. Like the original INA, regardless of where you turn the INA 2 off it will always start on the lowest level of steady vibration.

As with the old INA, the LELO INA 2 has eight modes of vibration, which are as follows:
1. Adjustable steady vibration, both clit and internal piece
2. Internal vibration only
3. Clit vibration only
4. Alternating clit and internal vibration
5. Slow pulsing in both
6. Ramping up alternating pulses from low to high
7. Ramping down alternating pulses from high to low
8. Dance Mix

It’s a LELO vibrator, so of course the INA 2 is rechargeable. Unfortunately, the new user manual provides no information about charging time, play time, and standby time. However, I have confirmed with LELO that it is the same as the INA. I charged it for about two hours out of the box so I expect approximately four hours of play time, depending on what intensity I use and for how long, and 90 days of standby time. Charging the two vibrators is the same. You plug the cord into the charging port on the base of the INA 2 and into the wall, et voila, charging. The LEDs under the buttons flash while the INA 2 is charging and glow steadily when the vibrator is fully charged. They will glow red when the INA 2 needs to be recharged.

Just like my other LELO vibrators, the INA 2 has a travel lock. You press and hold the + and – buttons for several seconds. The LED will light up then go dark when the INA 2 is locked. To unlock, press and hold on the + and – buttons for several seconds. When the LED lights up, the INA 2 is unlocked.

I really wanted to like the original LELO INA but I just couldn’t give it a very high rating based on its lack of power. I am very pleased to say the LELO INA 2 is a huge improvement over it’s predecessor and I like it quite a lot. I really enjoy the slightly deeper penetration of the INA 2. It still hits my g-spot while allowing me to feel a bit more full. I thought the clit arm was too far away from the shaft when I first took the INA 2 out of the box, yet it actually fits my body much better than the INA, which did a good job. The space between the clit arm and the shaft, along with the flexibility, allow the clit arm to rub right up against my clit without any need for adjustment or special positioning. Even though it’s flexible, the arm still provides sufficient pressure against my clit, which I really like. The vibrations are still the deep, rumbly vibrations I have come to expect from LELO vibrators, but with a huge increase in power. This increase in power is great and is now where I expected the original INA to be. I still like the patterns and I always love LELO’s silicone. I also really like how much quieter my INA 2 is compared to my INA.

The packaging of the LELO INA 2 is the same as the for the original LELO INA. The external box in this case is shiny orange cardboard with an image of the INA 2 on one side. The internal black box is the same discreet, sturdy box that says LELO on it. Inside the box, the INA lays in a black velvet cutout. Also included in the box are the charger, satin storage bag, sample of LELO personal moisturizer, user manual, and warranty information. As with all the LELO products I have, the INA 2 comes with a one year warranty and a 10 year quality guarantee. The one year warranty is a standard warranty, but the 10 year quality guarantee is unique. If something goes wrong with your INA 2 after the one year warranty has expired, LELO will allow you to buy another product from their website at a 50% discount. The only difference is that rather than a little booklet explaining this, the INA 2 comes with a plastic authenticity card that allows you to register online or scan the back with your cell phone to register.

LELO INA 2 Pros:
• Powerful
• Better clit arm location and flexibility
• Waterproof
• Quiet
• Not a lint magnet

LELO INA 2 Cons:
• Incomplete user manual

I’m impressed with the LELO INA 2. The vibrations are deep and rumbly, as well as being powerful and quiet. The new shape with the longer shaft and extended clit arm work well for me. I love that the INA 2 is waterproof which makes cleaning much easier. I always love LELO silicone because it is soft and silky and doesn’t attract lint like most silicone. I really cannot stand the new user manual, however. It’s useless, especially for people who actually have questions about the INA 2. If you’re not a sex toy guru, you may need some assistance in figuring out how to use the INA 2, and this manual is not going to be very helpful. Nevertheless, this is a small issue compared to the other significant positive changes made to the INA 2. It is definitely a huge improvement over the previous version. You can check out the new LELO INA 2 on the LELO website.

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