My Complex, Simple Life

Morbid Mondays Week #1

2012-04-23T12:06:00.000-07:00

I'm introducing Morbid Mondays here at My Complex, Simple Life. Sometimes Morbid Mondays will have themes and sometimes they will not. However, I can promise that it will always be disturbing. This reading is not for the faint at heart...reader beware.

1. Robert Pickton

Robert Pickton, also known as “Willie”, is a Canadian man who was sentenced to life in prison in December 2007. Why? He was convicted of second-degree murder of 6 women and charged for the death of 20 additional women. He allegedly stated to an undercover cop while in prison that he killed 49 women, and he wished he could have made it an even 50. If that’s not disturbing enough for you just wait, there’s more… Pickton owned a pig farm. It’s been alleged that he fed these women to the pigs. It was also alleged that Pickton had given his family and friends pork from the farm, containing ground human remains of the women he had killed. Ew!

Find out more:

- Robert Pickton Wikipedia

- Video of Pickton confessing to undercover cop of 49 murders

2. Russell Williams

We’re on a Canadian roll so let’s just go with it. In October 2010, David Russell Williams was sentenced to two life sentences for first-degree murder, two 10-year sentences for sexual assault, two 10-year sentences for forced confinement, and eighty-two 1-year sentences for burglary. Phew! Williams began with fetish break-ins, escalating to sex assaults, rape, and then murder. Williams had thousands of photos in his computer of homes he had broken into. Many of the photos were of Williams wearing women and girls undergarments. Oh, and he was considered a “shining star” as a Colonel in the Canadian Forces to boot.

Find out more:

-Russell Williams Wikipedia

-Video of Williams Interrogation

3. Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka

September 1995, Paul Bernardo was convicted of 2 first-degree murders and 2 aggravated sexual assaults. Bernardo was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Karla Homolka (Bernardo’s wife) was given a plea bargain for cooperation. She was released in 2005. With the assistance of his wife, Bernardo raped and killed 3 women, one of which was Homolka’s younger sister. Before Bernardo’s sick acts with his wife, he was serial raping in Scarborough, with over 15 known incidents.

Find out more:

-Paul Bernardo Wikipedia

-Karla Homolka Wikipedia

-Movie based on real life story of Homolka and Bernardo, this site has many free links to watch it.

Introducing...Morbid Mondays!

2012-04-23T10:01:00.000-07:00

You know how a gazillion bloggers host a “Wordless Wednesday” every week? Yeah. I’m not really into that. Instead, I’ve decided to host a Morbid Monday every.single.week. Start your week off right with some disturbing, effed up, true story reading!

Obviously this won’t be for everyone. I understand that. Though if you’re a fan of non-fiction books based on true crime, watch based on true horror stories, watch documentaries on the lives of serial killers, or have studied psychology or sociology (or all of the above *raises hand) you may have some interest.

Is morbid curiosity a bad thing? Absolutely not. When someone acts out of the norm, we want to understand why. Each week I will try gathering 3 real life morbid stories for you. I’ll provide a few links so that you can read more about the person/situation. If you have any suggestions for Morbid Monday stories, leave me a comment or drop me an email.

(SPONSORED) A Few Holiday Gift Ideas!

2011-12-01T20:27:00.000-08:00

I'm loving all the new products that EdenFantasys has to offer. Yes, EdenFantasys shop is primarily sexy items, but there are also many great items that would make perfect holiday gifts, or stocking stuffers! I've browsed through so many of the categories and I've come up with a few products that would make great gifts this holiday season. All of the items are innocent, so they can be given to a friend, family member, etc without any awkwardness involved.

1. Holiday Handful Trio by Cake Beauty

remember not too long ago I told you about all the lovely cosmetics and bath products that EF had recently added? Yeah, they have Cake Beauty products now too. This set would be great for a holiday gift for that person in your life that enjoys high end bath products and loves pampering themselves!

2. 12 Days of Christmas Lip Set by Not Soap Radio

they also have a Hanukkah set as well available! It would make a great gift by itself, or it can be separated so that you can give out the individual products to different people.

3. Wahl 2-Speed Massager Kit

I actually own this massager and it's a great massager for your back, shoulders, or really wherever you want to use it! The packaging has nothing about anything sexy posted on it, so it's safe to give, even to your grandmother.

Those are just a few of my favourites. I mean, I could literally spend all day telling you all of the non-sexual items that would be perfect for gift-giving. Oh, I also wanted to show you the really cute holiday stockings that they just recently added. I'm not sure how much you could really fit into the stocking with the heel, but they are absolutely adorable.

Right now if you use the code HOLIDAY at check out, you'll receive 20% off your entire order. If you'd like to check out the other great gift ideas at EdenFantasys, click the banner below.

This post was sponsored by EdenFantasys.com

(UPDATE) Coming Soon...

2011-11-21T17:20:00.000-08:00

So much has been going on! I finished my Sociology College class that I mentioned that I was taking.. I don't know my mark yet but I went into the exam with a 90something percentage so I think I've done quite well. Anyway, I figured a little update on what is soon to come would be helpful for my readers (and for myself)..

Jewellery Giveaway sponsored by yours truly... ME :)
Giving Back this Christmas Update
Tropical Traditions Review and Giveaway for Antioxidant Omega 3 Greens

There are a few other things as well, but those are the really important things I felt needed to be addressed. If there is anything you really would love for me to blog about, or anything from criticisms to praise, email me at elliott_gyal@hotmail.com

(SPONSORED) EdenFantasys Now Sells Cosmetics?! Awesome!

2011-11-21T17:09:00.000-08:00

Not long ago, I had blogged about how EdenFantasys added clubwear to their adult toy store. I'm back to tell you how they now have higher-end cosmetics products available! EdenFantasys is becoming the one-stop-shop for all things sexy... and of course, just in time for holiday shopping!

They've added a Beauty and Body section that has the newer products (as well as a few older products) listed in their appropriate sub-category. One thing I've always appreciated about EF is their well-organized website. Everything has it's own category, and it's an extremely easy to understand design.

A few of my favourites from the new additions are:

Lip Lovely Set by Bella II Fiore: it includes a lip scrub, and a lip treatment. The set is available in either strawberry or peppermint (I personally want the strawberry!). Right now the product is out of stock, and I assume that it is because it sold out quickly... but Eden Fantasys restocks their items very quickly, so it should be back in stock within a few days.

Cake Beauty Plane Travel Friendly Kit: Okay, if you have ever used Cake Beauty products, you know exactly why I love them. They smell heavenly. Whenenver I use Cake Beauty products, I just want to eat myself... not in a perverted way, but just because I smell so damn good!

Mineral Beauty Bronzer by Bella II Fiore: Honestly, I've never used a bronzer in my life... but I want to. I'll most likely be adding this to my cart the next time I make a purchase at EF.

I could sit here all night mentioning the new bath and beauty products, but I figured I'd just show you just a few of my favourites. They also have eyeshadows, cheek tints, perfume, hand creams, scrubs, powders, lip gloss, moisturizers... I just love it!

Also, right now they have a new "free gift" that you can add to your order at checkout. There is no minimum purchase price required for your order. They have their branded t-shirts, wipes, tote bags and their new vibrating ring available for free with your order. You can choose any one of the free gifts you desire!

To check out EdenFantasys' new products in the bath and beauty section, or to check out the wide variety of other products they sell, click the banner below!

This post was sponsored by EdenFantasys.com

(SPONSORED) A Fantastic Sale You DO NOT WANT TO MISS!

2011-10-31T17:53:00.000-07:00

So I was browsing the Eden Fantasys website today, and I had seen the best promotion and had to share it with you! Take a looksie:

up to 70% off on select massagers!

This promotion is only going on until November 7th, and it is for Eden Friends. What that means, is you must be a friend of theirs on Facebook. It's really easy to do though. If you go to the promotion page on EF, on the left hand side, it says "like" and "share". It's that simple. Once you've liked and shared the promotion, you're automatically eligible to receive the 70% off! Yes I said it, 70% off!

The best product that they have in the promotion, as discussed in the forums, is the Hitachi Magic Wand Vibrator. It retails for $54.99, but with the promotion until Nov.7th, you'll get the item for only $16.50! I've read a countless number of reviews on the Hitachi where the reviewers praised the product, and swore it was the best they've ever had. I wanted to give it a try, but being broke, I didn't have that type of cash to spend on a massager.

But guess who ordered one today? *evil smile*

There are other great massagers available in this promotion, but the Hitachi is the one that people have been discussing in the forums over in the EF sex community. Here are a few of the products available in the promotion going on right now:

So make sure you get your butt over to Eden Fantasys before November 7th to take advantage of this amazing promotion! If you aren't interested in massagers, you should become a Facebook friend of theirs anyway, because they constantly have Eden Friend Specials that will blow your mind. Just a couple weeks ago, if you were an Eden Friend, you could get a free Sex In The Shower Silicone Vibrator which retailed for $29.99. No strings attached! Being their friend, definitely has benefits!

If you want to check out the massager promotion, or any of the other promotions that Eden Fantasys is offering right now, click the banner below!

This post was sponsored by EdenFantasys.com

(REVIEW) Bound to Please Neoprene Restraints from Good Vibes

2011-10-27T02:39:00.000-07:00

Most couples have tried a pair of handcuffs in their bedroom activities… or at least most of the couples I know. Whether they are metal cuffs, furry cuffs, or just a nice long silky sash, most of my friends that I talk with about this sort of thing have at least tried it once. I was recently given the opportunity to review the Bound to Please Neoprene Restraints from GoodVibes, and I jumped on it!

The kink lab neoprene cuffs that I received are pink in colour. They are also available in black. I chose the pink coloured cuffs because I feel that the colour makes them much less intimidating. The price of the cuffs is $14.00. With that in mind, I did not expect much as far as quality goes… but let me tell you, the quality is superb.

The cuffs are packaged in a plastic box. There are no care instructions on the cuffs or in the box, so you’ll have to keep the packaging if you want to have the care instructions on hand. To care for them, you must hand wash the cuffs in warm water, and let them air dry. They are extremely easy to clean, and the cuffs dry quite quickly.

To be completely honest, I had no idea what “neoprene” was before receiving these cuffs. So, if you have no idea either, I’m going to fill you in! Basically neoprene is a synthetic rubber that is washable and safer for those who have latex allergies. The neoprene is extremely comfortable and soft on the skin. This is important, especially if you are new to restraints. The last thing you need is a pair of metal cuffs that will make the wearer very uncomfortable (and most likely never use them again).

The cuffs are adjustable by Velcro to fit smaller wrists, to larger wrists. Being able to adjust the cuffs to the appropriate wrist size is extremely important, especially when you are looking to maximize comfort for the wearer. Because these cuffs can be adjusted, they can also be used for ankle restraints if that is something you are into.

The cuffs link together with metal claw-style hooks. These hooks are industrial strength, and very, very thick. The cuffs will not detach from each other, regardless of how heavy your play is. I have tried similar cuffs, but the quality was garbage. I have never seen such strong hardware on a pair of cuffs, especially not cuffs at this price. No matter how hard I tried pulling this apart just to prove a point, I couldn’t.

The metal claw-style hooks are also nice to have on the cuffs because they can be attached to any restraint products you may have, or plan on purchasing. A really good example of what I am talking about is the bed restraint system at GoodVibes. The hooks allow for attachment to items such as this one.

Would I recommend these cuffs? Absolutely. I’ve listed the reasons why this product is now one of my favourites below.

I'd highly recommend these cuffs because:

the price is ridiculously amazing
you are not sacrificing quality for a low price. These cuffs are high quality!
they're easy to maintain and care for.
the hardware on these cuffs are the best I have seen so far
available in both black and pink colours
the cuffs are non-intimidating
the cuffs have hooks that allow you to use other restraint products with them
they are adjustable to fit your wrists, regardless of their size.
they are comfortable
the hooks rotate so that the wearer will not become uncomfortable with the cuffs twisting the wrong way

Rating:

An absolute 5 out of 5. I have yet to see a pair of cuffs that can compare to both quality and price of the Bound to Please Neoprene Restraints!

(SPONSORED) Sale On All Costumes and Lingerie Until October 21, 2011

2011-10-16T14:25:00.000-07:00

As most of you already know from my blog posts, I am a huge fan of costumes (and lingerie too)! So I wanted to share with you some of my favourites that are over at Eden Fantasys. Right now until October 21, all lingerie and costumes are 20% off.

Q: What's better than sexy costumes and lingerie?

A: Sexy costumes and lingerie on SALE!

What's really great about this sale too, is that Eden Fantasys recently added "clubwear" and "dresses" to the lingerie section. So the sale isn't just applicable to bedroom items. They've got some gorgeous dresses (which I'll add some photos in a moment)... and some really nice, tops. I suggest you take a look at them, because regardless if you like to "show it all off", or keep it modest, they've got something for you.

Here's a dress that I recently ordered:

How gorgeous is that?! It's great too because they offer a variety of sizes from S-XL, and also have items in plus-sizes. There is nothing worse than seeing a gorgeous item and finding out they only offer it in a size small. Ugh. I've had that happen to me at different websites plenty of times. So depressing.

Anyway, like I said, they have "clubwear" as well... check out a few of these tops.. I really like the first photo of the blue top, and I added the second photo to show you that not all the shirts are revealing..

Like I mentioned earlier, the costumes are a part of the sale as well. Eden Fantasys ships really quickly, so if you are looking for the perfect Halloween costume, you'll receive the item in time. Or of course, you could order costumes for role-playing.. this is all up to you. Here are a couple costumes photos for your viewing pleasure:

If you are looking for men's costumes, their selection is minimal unfortunately. But hey, they make up for the lack of selection of men's costumes with the over-abundance of women's items :)

I seriously want every dress and every costume they have. It's sad that the sale is only until October 21, so be sure to check it out as soon as you can! Also, when you place an order at Eden Fantasys, be sure to choose your free gift with your order. You can do that HERE.

To check out all of the lingerie, costumes, clubwear, or adult toys, click on the banner below!

This post was sponsored by EdenFantasys.com

(GIVEAWAY) Winner Announcement for the Hair Oil from Tropical Traditions

2011-10-15T20:20:00.000-07:00

So I'm a bit late in posting the winner... Sorry about that! I've been a bit busy. I used random.org to choose the winner of the Tropical Traditions Giveaway which you can find posted HERE.

The results are..

Congratulations Anne-Marie T, I will be contacting you shortly. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.

Thanks everyone for entering and keep your eye out for a new giveaway to be posted soon!

(REVIEW) Rabbits in The Hat Kit from Jaylee's Market

2011-10-09T13:12:00.000-07:00

I recently blogged about a new adult online shop that I had found, which I was really impressed with. After that post, Jennifer asked me if I would like to review a product from the shop. I was so thrilled! I decided to review the, "Rabbits in The Hat Kit" because I thought it looked like a really neat kit, with a wide variety of items. When I received the package, I noticed that I was sent the Snake Arm Band too! It was basically like Christmas... in October!

So, the Rabbits in The Hat Kit that I received included:

blind fold
warming massage lotion
flavoured lubricant
bubbles of love
body paint
rabbit sleeve
waterproof rabbit vibrator
bullet
finger sleeve
mini-mite massager

The variety of products you receive can slightly vary. It seems that instead of the toy cleaner, they replaced it with the warming massage lotion.

The kit is placed under the "Sex Toy Parties" link at Jaylee's Market. This makes sense because on the product, it says "Fantasia" which most of us know is a home-party name. A lot of the products in the kit would make great samples or prizes if you are planning to host a party at your home. I would also recommend this type of kit for a beginner to toys, because the price is excellent, and provides a variety of items to find out what you like/don't like without spending your life savings.

The one issue I had with the products in the kit is that there are no labels that have ingredients/material components. So if you have any allergy concerns, you'll have to search online for each individual product in the kit to find out what it is made of/ingredients in the product.

I personally don't have any allergies, but I still like to know what is in a massage oil, a lubricant, etc. So I started my research. I prefer being safe than sorry. That's just my style. I'm not going to tell you all the ingredients in the products, but I do have to tell you what I found (which is completely unrelated to ingredients).....

Okay so the price of the kit at Jaylee's Market is only $40.95. When I was searching for ingredient lists of the products I found the same kit at Pipedream.. Wait for it...FOR $99.95! What the Fudge?! Jaylee's Market has the same product for $59 less! If that does not completely blow your mind, and make you want to check out Jaylee's Market, you must be ~~stupid~~ crazy.

So I decided to look around a little bit more at Pipedream, and I seen the waterproof rabbit vibrator that came in the Rabbits in The Hat Kit... here is a photo of the exact vibe that the kit comes with:

This product alone retails for $39.95 at Pipedream. For exactly $1.00 more, you can get this product, and everything else in the kit from Jaylee's Market. Being a person who isn't rich, I consider this extremely valuable information. Even if you are rich, why wouldn't you want to save $59?!

After I seen the amazing price difference, I forgave the kit for not having ingredients listed.

All of the products come in a cute zippered-storage bag that has two handles. It also includes a lock and key to keep unwanted visitors out of the bag. Even with all of the products in the bag, there is still plenty of room so you can store any other of your items in it!

Like I had mentioned, I also received the Snake Arm Band. It's flippin' amazing! It's adjustable, so it will fit just about anyone. Here is the photo from the site so you can gaze at it's beauty...

So, now for my overall opinion...

It's obvious why I've given the products, as well as Jaylee's Market, a perfect rating. The customer service rocks, the variety in the Rabbits in The Hat Kit is great, and you will NOT find this product anywhere else for even close to this low of a price.

To check out the products I've reviewed, or browse the other items offered at Jaylee's Market, click HERE.

(REVIEW) Sexy Smokin' Hot Fire Fighter Adult Costume from Wholesale Halloween Costumes

2011-09-29T18:38:00.000-07:00

It's almost October. Wow. Time just flies when your having fun!

I'll admit, my favourite part of October is Halloween. I don't care for decorations, candy, or any scary pranks that come along with it... What I do love about it though, is that it is the only time of year when it is socially acceptable for adults to prance around in costume. I love dressing up!

So when I was given the opportunity to review a costume from the online website, Wholesale Halloween costumes, I was thrilled! I decided to get a sexy outfit, that way it could be worn any time of the year (in my home that is). I decided to review the Smokin' Hot Fire Fighter Costume in size large. Below is the stock photo from the website of the costume I received:

It took me so long to browse through the website because they have the biggest selection EVER of costumes for adults. Initially, I wanted to review the Misses Scissorhands outfit because it is AMAZING, but it only came in size medium (boooo!!). Here is a photo of the outfit I originally wanted to review:

*Sigh* Anyway, I received the Smokin' Fire Fighter Costume about ten business days after I had ordered it. As soon as I received it, I tried it on. I was going to take photos to post here on my blog, but the costume is a bit too revealing for photos, and we all know that it's NOT sexy when there is no mystery. So this outfit will stay confined to the bedroom.

The costume comes with the following pieces:

The dress which zips in the front
the "smokin" bra top which you wear underneath the dress
the reflective belt which you wear over the dress on your mid-section
fire hat
boot toppers (not the boots, just the reflective pieces above the boots)

This specific outfit really did not tickle my fancy though. It looks HOT on the model, but her figure is a thin hourglass shape. Unfortunately, mine is not. If you have no chest, it will most likely look super awkward on you. My chest is large, and it still looks weird. The model appears to have fake breasts (though I could be wrong), so it looks perfect on her. Even with my somewhat-large chest, the smokin' bra top that goes under the dress kept ravelling so the word "smokin" wasn't easy to read. You have to have fake breasts, or gigantic breasts in order to fit into the top, and make it look good. That's my first subjective opinion on the costume.

The second opinion, is that the belt that goes around your mid-section is not adjustable. It has a velcro closure, so if you are not an hourglass shape, the belt may not fit you. The dress fit me fine, but the belt did not. If it were adjustable, then I'd have no problem with it.

My last subjective opinion is that the hat looks great on the model. On me, I just looked silly. I'm not sure if this is because my hair is black, so it blends in with the hat and outfit, but no matter how I placed the hat on my head, it looked funny.

Now, for my objective opinions...

The quality of the costume is fantastic. Often we assume that low price reflects poor quality. That is absolutely not true when it comes to this website. The material is of good quality, and will most likely last you many Halloween seasons because of it's durability.

The retail price of this outfit is $60.00. At WHC, they sell the outfit for $37.90!

Who doesn't like amazing prices?!

WHC also sells different accessories to go with your choice of costume. All of the costumes come with everything needed, but if you want to add a little extra something, they've got it!

Would I recommend this website? ABSOLUTELY. I have it bookmarked so that I can check out the other sexy Halloween costumes and buy a couple more because the prices are fantastic. Would I recommend this specific outfit though? Meh. If you feel you can rock' this outfit, all the power to you, but I'd probably suggest browsing the other outfits first before deciding on which would look best on you.

To check out the other costumes for men,women and children, decorations, props, accessories, wigs, and more, visit Wholesale Halloween Costumes HERE.

Disclaimer: Wholesale Halloween Costumes provided me with a free sample of this product for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.

(SPONSORED) Facebook Relationship Drama..Please, Just STOP Already..

2011-09-29T09:31:00.000-07:00

I was recently browsing through the EdenFantasys’ forum, when I came across a post by a user who was talking about her relationship and it’s annoyances. In her post, she mentioned that her significant other tends to bring their problems to his Facebook statuses whenever they have a disagreement. I’ve dealt with this before, so the situation was nothing new to me.

Way back in the day, when I was a much more avid Facebook user, I had dated this guy who was a few years older than me. Anytime we had an argument, he’d run to his Facebook, update his status, and occasionally delete me. What the eff, right? It didn’t bother me that he “un-friended” me, but more so the fact that he was showing the maturity level of a five year old.

Thank heavens that relationship is over. It was a dramatic nightmare.

Anyway, I still see certain things like this on my Facebook from friends of mine, and clearly other people experience it since I am reading about it in the forums online. Why is this happening? Attention? Sympathy? Revenge? It really is ridiculous because:

It really doesn’t change anyone’s life because you had another fight with your boyfriend/girlfriend. Not even your own!
You look silly when you post something negative about your relationship and/or partner, when the next day you are proclaiming your love for them in your status.
By bringing your drama to your Facebook status, it lets everyone know how immature and unskilled you are at maintaining a healthy, happy relationship. How? Well because instead of communicating with your partner to resolve the issue, you’re sitting on Facebook whining to people who, in the end, really don’t give a crap.

To me, this stuff should be obvious. I guess for some it just isn’t.

Next time you see this on Facebook, whether it be your partner or someone you don’t even know, direct them to this post. Maybe, just MAYBE, they’ll take it into consideration the next time they want to be a drama-queen/king.

So, have you ever experienced a situation similar to mine (and many others)? Were you the victim, or the culprit? How did you handle the situation?

If you want to read other topics that people are talking about, check out the sex community forum. You’ll find discussions and polls on just about everything under the sun.

This post was sponsored by EdenFantasys.com.

Got Hysteria? No Problem! The Doc Will Touch Your Crotch and You'll be Cured!

2011-09-23T17:30:00.000-07:00

Of course, this was back in the Victorian era... Hysteria is no longer recognized as a medical diagnosis nowadays. So if you were hoping to get some lovin' from your doctor, please do not go in claiming you have Hysteria.

I had not heard of this before reading information about the new movie, "Hysteria" that was recently shown at the Toronto International Film Festival. The movie stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Hugh Dancy, and is a retelling of the invention of the vibrator. Yes, I said it, VIBRATOR.

The movie, which I seriously cannot wait to see, is a sexy, fun, informative comedy. I think every women should go see this. Sure, men should see it too.. but if you are a female, definitely put it on your to-do list.

For some reason it has become socially acceptable for a man to talk about "getting off" but if a woman talks about self-pleasuring, she should be ashamed of herself. How ridiculous! If it feels good, there should be no shame!

Anyway, you should check out some of the antique vibrators in the vibrator museum over at GoodVibes. They provided images from their museum of vibrators for the movie Hysteria. Some of them look funky, and others are just downright SCARY. Take a look at this one from 1904:

No, that is not a dentist drilling machine, it's a vibrator for women back in 1904.

Though I haven't tried a vibrator from GoodVibes YET, I'd have to say that the Secret Buzz Remote Bullet vibrator has the potential to bring me to HYSTERIA!

So, will you be going to see Hysteria? What do you think of the story? Do you think it will have a positive impact on women? Tell me your thoughts!

(SHOPPING) When You Are Looking For Better Prices on Adult Novelty Items...

2011-09-22T12:13:00.000-07:00

Please note: The website I discuss in this post is NSFW (not safe for work) as there is nudity on the website.

Jaylee’s Market wants to help you “get in touch with your wild self”, and I cannot stress this enough: THEY WILL. Jaylee’s Market is an online adult novelty shop, which carries products that cater to everyone. Whether you are the shy romantic, or the naughty freak- they got you covered.

Yesterday I had contacted customer service and received an immediate response. For anyone who has every contacted a customer service rep (regardless if it is for an online sex shop or not), you know that it can take up to five business days to receive a response. Being an impatient person myself, that really annoys me. I was extremely impressed at the short response-time that customer service provided at Jaylee’s Market… but that is not the only thing I was impressed with….

When you arrive at the homepage of the website, you’ll see the “Monthly Specials” listed. When I seen the prices of those items, I kinda cried a little bit (out of happiness). I figured that the sale prices were good, but I was so sure that the rest of the items would be overpriced. I was so wrong! In all honesty, a lot of the prices are actually a lot less than other websites I purchase from frequently. I’ve seen more than a few items that I own, that I paid almost double for at competing websites. Damn! Why didn't I find you sooner Jaylee's Market!? *shakes fist in the air*

Here is a quick price comparison between a product from Jaylee's Market vs. Babeland (a website I am not affiliated with). This is just one example of the deeply discounted prices, and these are regular prices people! I am not showing you items that are "on sale" at the website. This is everyday pricing. That is the beauty of it all!

The product price comparison is for the Clone-a-Willy vibrator kit.

Over at Babeland, the product is $42.00 which you can see HERE.

Then we have Jaylee's Market, and the price is only $30.25 HERE.

Almost a $12 difference for the EXACT.SAME.PRODUCT. Crazy huh?

Anyway, as I mentioned in the beginning of this post, the variety of products offered is fantastic. They've got the more subtle, romantic products like the Love Essentials kit by Kama Sutra, and then they have some wickedly freaky things that I cannot even mention here on my blog because I try to keep it safe-for-work (but if you are not at work and want to check them out, take a look at these toys). If you are not a super naughty freak (Don't worry, I'm not either), but your also not a sensual-only type of person, you'll still find products to meet your needs. One thing I think is really cool about the site is that they have accessories like corset styled purses, and Egyptian-looking arm bands. That type of stuff can be worn out in public! I love it!

Alright, so I've told you about Jaylee's Market amazing customer service, the ridiculously amazing pricing, and the wide variety of products. Still need some convincing? Let me do another comparison of shipping prices.

For those of you who may not know, I live in Canada. Canadian shipping rates from American-based websites are disturbingly over-priced. Whenever I see the shipping prices at check-out, I cry a little, and no, not out of happiness.

I am going to compare Jaylee's Market to Babeland again because I have no affiliations with them.

The lowest price for shipping over at Babeland, for Canadians, is $18.50. You can see their shipping chart HERE. $18.50? Lowest? Seriously, what the eff?! If you spend $100 over at Babeland, they're going to charge you $30something dollars (you can see this on the chart as well).

Now let's compare to Jaylee's Market shipping. For Canadians, shipping is $14.80 flat-rate for up to $100 worth of products. That is already cheaper than Babeland....But wait, there's more! Any purchases over $100 at Jaylee's Market, you will get FREE shipping. You can check out the shipping information HERE.

So while the other site is going to charge you $30+ if you spend more than $100 on their website, Jaylee's is going to ship to you for free.

Why am I telling you all this? Well to make it simple.. If you did not tell me about a great website like this, I'd be mad.

With all of the information I've provided, and comparisons I've done, it's obvious which website will get my business between the two, and I hope it's helped you to make a better decision as a consumer as well.

If you are interested in finding out more about the company, or check out all of the different products they sell, click HERE.

(MY LIFE) 5 Superstar Crushes I Had as a Child

2011-09-19T16:55:00.000-07:00

Oh, the good old days. Young, care free, and developing crushes on every teeny bopper celebrity that hit the pages of Teen Bop Magazine…What a life it was!

I thought it would be fun to compile a list of 5 young celebrities that at one point or another, I claimed were my soul mate. The list is in no particular order.

1. The kid from the television show, "Home Improvement" a.k.a Jonathan Taylor Thomas...Me and one of my girl friends used to send him love letters in the mail.. and no, he never replied to our marriage proposals. Hey, don't laugh. Mushroom cuts were ~~the shit~~ totally rockin' back in the day!

2. Zach Hanson from the band, "The Hanson Brothers". The black circle is around Zach, and the yellow is around Taylor. My sister was a fan of Taylor, she loved his rose coloured cheeks. They were always super red, but you just cannot see it in this edited photo. Why I liked Zach, I have no idea. Maybe because his hair was the longest? Meh.

3. EVERYONE had a favourite Backstreet Boy. If you try and say you didn't, you're lying. My favourite, circled in black, was A.J McLean. I'm not sure why I chose the one who kinda looked looked like he was constantly on acid, but I did. The yellow circled, Nick Carter, was my sister's favourite.. and the lime green circle, Kevin Richardson, was my mother's. Yep, even my mom had a favourite.

4. Justin Berfield, the kid from Malcom in the Middle. Yeah, I'm kind of embarrassed but this was when I was in grade 7 (13 years old). Me and my friend at the time tried looking up his phone number (he lived in California), and we were working in our school's office during lunch because we were nerds like that... wait, there's a rebelious aspect to this story.. We tried calling from the school's office phone. Wonder if they ever noticed the phone bill jacking... Hm..Oh, another funny aspect to this crush: my friend and I tried planning a trip to go to California with hopes to meet him.

5. I saved the absolute best for last... THE WHITE POWER RANGER. Yeah, something about his long flowing hair and spandex body suit most have done it for me back in the day. I have no idea what the actor’s real name is. Never have, and most likely, never will. I tried searching it for this post, but cannot find it. My sister was a fan of the blue power ranger (circled in yellow). The blue ranger has recently come out of the closet as a homosexual. Guess my sister won't be marrying him now..

So who was/were your childhood crush(es)? Don’t be embarrassed; I want to know!

(MY THOUGHTS) Disturbing Real Story of Cannibal and Willing Victim- NOT FOR THE EASILY DISTURBED

2011-09-15T08:04:00.000-07:00

Armin Meiwes, the cannibal

This is not NEW news, in fact, it is over 10 years old. Some of you may have heard the story, others may have not.. I thought this was an extremely interesting case though, because of it's complexities. The real complexity, in my opinion, is that Armin Meiwes (the cannibal) found a victim online who WANTED to be eaten. Yes, WANTED it.

The victim, Bernd Jürgen Brandes (in photo below), responded to Meiwes' online ad seeking a young man, physically fit, and willing to be eaten. Many people had responded to Meiwes' ad before Brandes had, but when it came down to it, they did not want to be eaten, it was more of a sexual fantasy that they wanted to keep that way. Meiwes' never forced anyone when they visited his "slaughter room".

Both Meiwes and Brandes were serious, so they acted upon it. They decided to record it all on video. Meiwes cut off Brandes penis, and both of the men decided to eat it. Brandes found his penis to be "too chewy" so he was unable to eat his own penis. After bleeding for several hours, Meiwes killed Brandes, stored his meat, and ate it over the next several months.

Meiwes was originally sentenced for 8 years, but was re-tried and sentenced to life.

That is my summary of the situation anyway, you can read more about it on Wikipedia, HERE. There is also a documentary online to watch HERE.

Is this not CRAZYNESS?! The idea of someone wanting to eat someone is enough, but then having someone who actually WANTS to be eaten? What the hell?! It sounds like some sort of plot to a fictional horror movie.. but instead, it is a real story that happened roughly ten years ago.

So what do you think about this? Isn't it unbelievable? Do you think his original sentence of 8 years was too light, or too much? Does the fact that the victim was actually willing make a difference to you?

(GIVEAWAY) Wanna Win a Bottle of Tropical Traditions Organic Hair Oil?

2011-09-14T19:58:00.000-07:00

So, if you haven't had the opportunity to read my review of the Hair Oil by Tropical Traditions, you can read that HERE. I've recently done some changes to the blog layout, so the bottom portion of the review cannot be seen unless you click the text. I'll be fixing this as soon as Blogger will allow me to.

To sum up my feelings towards the hair oil:

YEEEEEHAW!

I love it! My damaged hair really needed a good oil like this. It will not disappoint you!

Tropical Traditions has generously offered to give ONE of my readers the opportunity to receive their own bottle of this fabulous hair oil. Please read the information below, and be sure to enter daily!

HOW TO ENTER (I DO check entries to verify!)

Mandatory Entry:

You must be a follower of my blog via GFC and you must be PUBLICLY following. You can do this by clicking "follow" on the right hand side of the blog. Once you are a follower, leave a comment letting me know you are following me.

Extra Entries:

-Subscribe to Tropical Traditions Newsletter HERE and let me know you have done so (1 entry)

-Comment on any other of my blog posts 1 comment per post will qualify, be sure to let me know each post you had commented on (comment on as many posts as you want 1 entry per comment per post)

-Tweet about this giveaway and leave me a link to the tweet (You can click the tweet button at the bottom of this post) (1 entry) You can do this daily.

-Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter and let me know your name there (1 entry)

-Follow me on Twitter and let me know your name there (1 entry)

-Add me as a friend on Facebook (1 entry)

-"Like" the Tropical Traditions Facebook Page (1 entry)

-Follow my other blog via Google Friends Connect HERE (3 entries)

-Sign up to My Complex, Simple Life emails on the right hand side of the blog (3 entries)

-Post this giveaway on a forum or on your blog, and leave the link so I can check in the comments below (10 entries)

Contest Details:

-Open to USA/CANADA
-I do check entries, so if you don't complete the mandatory entry, or say you did something but actually did not, you will not have a chance of winning.

-Contest ends October 10, 2011 at 11:59PM any entries following this time will be void.

-Winner has 2 days to contact me back with their shipping details before a new winner is drawn.

-I will use random.org to choose the winner

-Leave your email address with each entry (comment) so I can contact you if you have won if there is no contact information in your GFC profile. If I can't contact you, I will have to choose another winner.
-The prize will be shipped by the PR company who provided me with the product to review.
-Note for Canadian bloggers: Tropical Traditions is not responsible for customs or duties that Canada may charge if you decide to participate in this Tropical Traditions sponsored blog giveaway

Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

(UPDATE) Coming Soon...

2011-09-14T12:59:00.000-07:00

I figured I'd give a little update as to what I have planned to be posted/edited shortly...

1. I will be posting a contest/giveaway for Tropical Traditions Hair Oil either this evening or tomorrow at the latest
2. ~~I still HATE the background; this is temporary. I'm going to try and fix up the fonts and background this evening.~~ DONE
3. ~~I need to work on a new header. I deleted the old one, so I have to make a new one~~ DONE
4. I have a costume review coming up.. who knows, maybe I'll add pictures ;)

There are a few other things as well, but those are the really important things I felt needed to be addressed. If there is anything you really would love for me to blog about, or anything from criticisms to praise, email me at elliott_gyal@hotmail.com

(SPONSORED) Have you Met My Friend EdenFantasys? Let Me Introduce Her..

2011-09-14T12:40:00.000-07:00

For those of you who may not know, EdenFantasys is actually an adult website where you can purchase both sexual and sensual items. But wait- there's more.. much more actually!

If you have ever visited an online adult toy retailer, you'll know that when you visit these sites, you'll be able to browse, purchase, and contact customer service if need be. EdenFantasys does not just sell products. In fact, that is just one aspect of their website. Here is a list of a few things you can do while visiting the website:

Read product reviews
Watch product reviews
Participate in discussions in the forum (they talk about everything from sex to crafting to meal ideas)
View articles from their SexIs magazine
Educate yourself with the numerous guides they provide
Learn about different people that EdenFantasys has Interviewed in the past
Read or Write articles in the Eden Cafe
Join their book club

.. these are just a FEW of the extra things you can do while on EF. Of course, you can just visit, purchase, and contact customer service too.. but all the extras differentiate EdenFantasys from the rest.

So maybe now you are thinking, "well that's nice, but I'm not into the really kinky stuff..". . That is the beauty of it all. You do not need to be experienced sexually, nor a kinky freak to enjoy the website and the products they offer. Sure, if you want something wild like a sex swing, they have it; but for those of you who enjoy sensual massages, romantic gifts and games, their is an entire section dedicated for all things sensual. There you will find things like rose-petal shaped soaps, bubble-bath, massage oils, and more. Imagine: a website that serves products for all types; It's fabulous!

Rest assured, when you do place your order, they send the product(s) to you in a discreet shipping box. There are no flashy labels, nor does the content of your package become revealed. How do I know this? Easy. I've purchased items from them many times before. Why? Well, that's easy too. The products they deliver have always been exceptional quality and affordable.

Aside from the shopping aspect, you'll benefit greatly from EdenFantasys because they have a phenomenal amount of literature to educate their customers on the website (unless you are some sort of "sex-pert" or guru- and even then you'll probably learn something new). One thing that I highly recommend you read is their guide on materials. Did you that jelly toys cannot be sanitized or sterilized? Yeah, neither did I until I visited the site.

Whether or not you are ready to make a purchase, head on over the EdenFantasys, the adult toy store, and take a look around! Be sure to bookmark the site too so you can go back and visit it as often as you wish :)

Happy Shopping!

This post was sponsored by EdenFantasys.com

(MY THOUGHTS) Word of Mouth has Become Word of Type.. and it's more powerful than ever!

2011-09-01T16:10:00.000-07:00

I was thinking the other day about the whole "word of mouth" concept... and how it has the power to make or break a business. A lot of times, we (the consumers), feel powerless to the large corporations, and even at times to the small-town business. This is so far from the truth!

How many times has someone told you about a positive or negative experience they had with customer service/a certain company/ a certain product, etc? How many times have you done the same? We may not even know when we are "advertising" for a company, but it happens A LOT.

Is this a bad thing? Absolutely not. Quite the contrary actually.

Now with the rise in accessibility to computers, consumer voices are more powerful than ever. I was browsing through the Web when I found this website: http://www.complaints.com/ It is basically a website where you go to complain. Though, the complaints/praises do not just stop there. If you use a search engine and type in a business name with the word "review" or similar, you'll find 100's, if not 1000's of peoples' opinions, both good and bad. The audience that "hears" your complaint/praise is no longer just your close friends and family. You can now reach thousands of people of different genders, race, etc on the global scale.

What does this mean for the businesses? In my opinion, it means "shape up or ship out". After viewing a few websites, it is clear that in many polls and surveys, over 70% of people put full trust in complete strangers' opinions (meaning reviews on the Internet) and I can only see this number rising.

Why did I just write all of this? Let me tell you... I want you, as a consumer, to start using your voice. I for one am a person who will read reviews, as well as write them. If you are happy with a product/service; TELL SOMEONE. If you are utterly disgusted with a product/service; TELL SOMEONE. Not only will you be helping the consumer who is unsure, but also helping the company that has delivered an excellent product/service to you. It really is a win-win situation.

(BLOG) I'm Going to Change the Blog a Bit

2011-08-24T17:12:00.000-07:00

I don't like the background, I don't like the header, and I don't like the text. I'm not sure what I was thinking when I did the layout, but alls I know now, is that it needs to be changed.

If things appear wonky while I make the changes, I apologize. I'll have everything back to normal soon : )

(REVIEW) Intimate Organics Body Souffle from EdenFantasys

2011-08-24T17:07:00.000-07:00

Yay for organic products! I received the Intimate Organics Body Souffle to review from EdenFantasys recently and am excited to be able to share my experience with the product. I received the Cocoa Bean & Goji Berry scent.

When I received the product, I took a whiff of it, and immediately was not a fan of the scent. I had never smelt anything like it before. I decided to try the product out, despite the fact that I thought the smell was funky.

On the back of the product, it says to apply it to damp skin, so I bathed and then applied it. I applied the product to my legs, stomach and arms. When I went to put some of the product in my hands to apply, the souffle came out really quickly. I thought it was going to be a thicker substance, but I was wrong. Since it came out so quickly, I accidently got some on the rug in the bathroom. Woops! I tried getting the product off the rug, but so far I have had no luck. The product is a bright yellow too, so it's important to apply this stuff on yourself over a tiled floor, incase you drop some.

After having the product on me for 15-20 minutes, I actually started enjoying the scent of the product. My boyfriend liked it from the very beginning, but it took me awhile to get used to it. I suppose this is because I usually use common-scented products (ie. vanilla, strawberry, etc). The body souffle also really made my skin feel great. It is a nice moisturizer that doesn't leave a gross residue like some products can.

On the back of the product, it says to use the product to "prepare for a night of romance". I'm not exactly sure why this is, but I suggest using this product every time after a bath/shower, regardless if your night is going to be romantic or not. I actually use this product every single time after a bath/shower now because I've grown to love the smell of it and how it makes my skin feel.

I would highly recommend this product because:

The body souffle has a really exotic, strong scent (that I now LOVE)
It's affordable (all of the Intimate Organics products are)
It makes your skin feel lovely
It is organic
You do not need to use much of the product, resulting in the product lasting longer
Paraben free
DEA free
Intimate Organics products are excellent quality
EdenFantasys ships orders in discreet packaging, no flashy labels or contents revealed.. oh and you always get to choose a free gift when you order with EF <3

Product Rating:

(Once I got over the strong smell, I became addicted to it lol)

Experience Rating:

( My experience is low because I got it all over the rug and a towel of mine the first time I used it, and now cannot get it out)

To find out more information on the Body Souffle, or to check out other great products, visit EdenFantasys HERE.

Please note: I received this product from EdenFantasys for reviewing purposes. All opinions and thoughts expressed in my review are my own.

(REVIEW) Tropical Traditions Organic Hair Oils in Lavender

2011-08-24T16:31:00.000-07:00

As you may, or may not know, this is my second product I have had the pleasure of reviewing from Tropical Traditions. The first review you can view on my other blog HERE.

For this review, I decided to try out the Organic Hair Oils. I chose the Lavender scent because 1. I love the scent of lavender, and 2. because lavender is supposed to be a relaxing scent (and who doesn't need a feeling of relaxation every once in awhile?).

I received the product yesterday morning, and last night I decided to try it out. On the back of the product, it gives directions for different uses of the product. I used it as a conditioner, but you can also use it for dry scalp, or as a shine serum. I chose conditioning because my hair has been so dry lately. No matter what I used, once my hair dried from washing it, it was like hay. This is an extra big problem for me because right now I am growing out my hair to donate it to Locks for Love. The last thing I want is a head of ratty, dry hair to donate.

So basically for using it as a conditioner, I applied the product to my dry hair and left it in for an hour before jumping in the shower and doing my regular wash/conditioner (as per the instructions). When I started putting it in my dry hair, I was a bit skeptical. My hair is chest length, and honest to god, it is the thickness of three people's "regular" amount of hair. As I was applying it, I thought to myself, "Shoot. I'm going to have to use the whole bottle to saturate my hair."

Luckily though, after I applied a generous amount, I was able to run it through to the tips of my hair. I think the bottle should actually state that the product should be combed throughout the hair. Anyway, I saturated my hair, threw a towel on it, and watched a movie.

Once the movie finished, it was time to wash it out. I used my regular shampoo and conditioner, and eventually went to bed.

This morning, I could definitely see the change in my hair. It was not puffy and "hay-like". I straightened my hair (which yes, dries it out even more), and my hair looks great. Today it feels silky, and I LOVE it! It's been awhile since my hair has felt this good. This product is AMAZING.

A few things I want to note about the product that I wasn't overly excited about though are 1. the lavender scent is not a sweet soft scent, it's extremely strong. I was not a huge fan of it. 2. If you have longer hair like mine, or very thick hair like me, you will run out of this product quicker. The product comes in an 8oz. bottle. Unfortunately, it does not look like it comes in a larger size. You'll still get plenty of uses out of it, but with thicker longer hair, you'll obviously have to use more.

So overall, another excellent product from Tropical Traditions. I am a huge hair-freak, so when I rate hair products, I'm especially critical. This product I will highly be recommending!

I would strongly recommend this product because:

It is organic.
You can read and understand all of the ingredients
It really does wonders on your hair!
It is affordable
There are numerous uses for this product
There are different scents you can choose from (or choose unscented)
Right now Tropical Traditions is selling them for well below retail price

Product Rating:

(the end result is AMAZING)

Experience Rating:

(the strong scent was too much for me, and I had to use quite a bit to saturate all of my hair)

If you are interested in finding out more information on the Organic Hair Oils, Tropical Traditions, or any other products they carry, click HERE.

Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

(REVIEW) Aloe Cadabra Tahitian Vanilla Lubricant from The Adult Toy Shoppe

2011-08-24T15:46:00.000-07:00

I was recently given the opportunity to review the Aloe Cadabra lubricant from the Adult Toy Shoppe. Before receiving the product, I wasn't really sure what to expect. The description of the product was quite brief, but I figured I'd give it the benefit of the doubt since it is 95% organic. I'm a sucker for more natural type products.

When I received the product, I wasn't too impressed by the product packaging. The box was nice, sure. But I typically throw the boxes in the recycling and just keep the products themselves in my treasure chest. What disappointed me was the fact that the product container does not have any information about the product on it (Again, I am talking about the product itself, not the box it is packaged in). I have a variety of lubes, oils, etc for massage and personal use. So information on the product is important to me.

What is most important though, is the product itself! I decided to use the Aloe Cadabra product to give my partner a back massage. You can use this product for X-rated purposes, but I like to use my lubricants and oils for nice romantic massages. Yes, I am a sucker for sensuality.

When applying the product, I was surprised that the lubricant was so thick. The consistency of the lubricant can be compared to hair gel. I am used to lubricants being liquid. This was different. I wasn't sure of it at this point.

When I put the Aloe Cadabra on my partner's back, that is when I realized it was my new favourite lubricant! I barely used any, and it covered his entire back/shoulders/neck. This is important to note, because the product is 2.5oz (which I consider to be quite small). Also, the product does not get sticky, or does not have a thickness once it is applied (which I cannot stand about a lot of lubricants). It applies well.

One last thing about the product that I think is worth mentioning is the fact that it really does moisturize the skin and smells good. The product I reviewed was the Tahitian Vanilla. The price is excellent as well, $12.99. Would I use this product again? Absolutely. Will I buy this product once this one runs out? You bet! Like I said, it's my favourite lubricant now. The others I have do not compare.

I would strongly recommend this product because:

It is 95% organic
It is affordable
You do not need to use much of the product, therefore it will last for a longer time
It moisturizes the skin
The lubricant is water-based and does not leave a "sticky" feeling
It is the best lube I have tried (and I have tried A LOT)
The product can be used for sexual OR sensual reasons
The Adult Toy Shoppe ships products in discreet packaging

Product Rating:

(It would have received a 5, but I need information labels on products)

Experience Rating:

(best lubricant I have ever used)

If you are interested in finding out more information on the Aloe Cadabra product, The Adult Toy Shoppe, or any other products they carry, click HERE.

Please Note: I received this product from The Adult Toy Shoppe for reviewing purposes. All opinions and thoughts expressed in my review are my own.

(MY THOUGHTS) Premature Perspiration Axe Commercial... WTF?

2011-07-25T07:24:00.000-07:00

Okay, so this commercial is sort of funny... but at the same time, WTF? Especially the one male's face at 23 seconds. I have never seen any one make orgasm faces over sweaty armpits....

What are your thoughts? Funny? Rediculous? Terrible? All of the above? Also, an interesting fact for you... Unilever owns both brands, Axe and Dove. I find the messages that both brands portray contradict each other.