It’s been said that “a thing of beauty is a joy forever.” Although it’s unlikely that the California Exotic Glitter Glam: The Bunny will last forever, it’s certainly a visually appealing toy that seems built to last.

The overall shape of the The Bunny is typical of the basic “rabbit” design; meaning, a battery pack grip supporting a rotating dildo with an angled and somewhat bunny-ish looking clit-tickler. The glitter part of the Glitter Glam refers to a scattering of silver glitter flakes throughout all 10” of the clear TPV vibrator, as well as its bunny tickler and ABS controller/battery pack. The clear/pink or clear/purple color schemes, complete with molded flower petals and three rows of non-jamming, reversible rotating pleasure beads, add an additional festive element.

Friendly Warning: Spending too much time trying to figure out what the heck the parallel, paddle-like hypo-allergenic ticklers on The Bunny’s head are supposed to be may lead to madness. One of the tickler seems to be emerging from the bunny’s chin, so maybe it’s supposed to represent the bunny’s arms, with the other tickler being both ears bent over? I may be the only person who wonders about these kinds of things, but I do wonder about these kinds of things.

Whatever the heck they’re supposed to be, when called to action, they can easily be described as “highly effective.”

Three super-easy-to-load AA batteries inspire the Glitter Glam: The Bunny’s dual motors to greatness. The 5 ½” x 5 ½” insertable and phthalates free shaft provides a pleasant sense of fullness without being overwhelming to those who are not size queens.

The built-in LED lit control pad on the battery pack can customize literally hundreds of vibration, pulsation, and rotation patterns and – perhaps most impressive of all, the pleasure bead rotation in the shaft truly is resistant to jamming. Ladies who’ve done their kegels aren’t as likely to grip the shaft so tightly that it stops in its tracks, which increases its use as a G-spot stimulator.

The ambitious little bunny weighs in at a manageable half-pound and is easily cleaned with soap and water. The packaging insists that it’s waterproof and given how well the toy is constructed, I don’t doubt that for a minute.

The Glitter Glam: The Bunny is a sturdy, attractive, effective – and amazingly quiet — rabbit-style vibrator that is definitely a Darklady Favorite.

-– Exclusive review for CalExotics.com, by Darklady -–

PORTLAND, OR – Who is the real Annie Sprinkle?

• Artist and shaman who married the Earth, Sky and Sea w/ 14 wedding in 7 years?
• Sexologist, author, educator and ecosexualist?
• Performance artist whose “Post-Porn Modernist” cervix enraged Jesse Helms?
• Heroine of “The First Female to Male Transsexual Love Story?”
• Gap-toothed porn princess who delighted fetish-hungry fans?
• Clueless prostitute who thought her massages magically inspired desire?
• Nice Jewish girl whose interest in sex went from awkward to avocation?

Find out for yourself on Tuesday, April 10, 2010, when Annie Sprinkle, Ph.D. – LIVE and In-Person — discusses 38 years dedicated to the passionate study of human sexuality.

Learn more about Sprinkle’s Portland & Eugene workshop and presentation schedule during the evening, including “Ecosexy!” and “Ecstacy Breathing” at Lotus Heart, an “Ecosex Walking Tour” with AsYouLikeItPDX.com’s Kim Marks, and an Invitation Only Ecosex Meet & Greet Annie Sprinkle Movie Night at Darklady’s Wonderground.

My Life & Work as a Feminist Porn Activist, Radical Sex Educator & Ecosexual:
An Intimate Show & Tell with Annie Sprinkle
Hollywood Theater
4122 NE Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR

Tickets are $12
Doors open at 7:00 pm
Show begins at 7:30 pm

Pre-Show tickets are available online at The Hollywood Theatre.

Annie Sprinkle will appear in Portland April 10, 13, 14 & 15
Annie Sprinkle will appear at U of O on April 11 & 12
Annie Sprinkle will appear at Puget Sound College & Evergreen College April 16 & 17

Many a romantic fairy tale has taught generations to think of princesses as being beautiful, dainty, brilliantly swathed in color — and quiet. The Precious Metal Jewels Princess vibrator possesses several of these essential virtues, but is anything but quiet.

This Princess is available in three gorgeously rich metallic colors. The blue, purple, and pink options are fabulously lush; a fact made even more evident when seen through the translucent textured rotating shaft and vibrating clit tickler.

Unlike most fairy tale princesses, the Precious Metal Jewel Princess isn’t just beautiful; it’s powerful… and high tech.

Not only does this Princess show a little kindness to the earth by being rechargeable and Phthalate-free, it gets its juice courtesy of a USB adaptor. This means, no battery waste, no need to scramble for a dedicated outlet – and vigorous vibration after only four hours attached to anything with a USB slot. Perfect for the tech-savvy girl on the go, regardless of her social status.

At 4.25-inches of insertable length and 3.25-inches of insertable circumference, this is a vibrator especially for those who want a sense of presence inside of the vagina, without a sense of being too full. The rotation of the sculpted shaft produces pleasant sensations internally and is flexible enough to be pressed against the G-spot. Don’t get carried away when squeezing the shaft with those mighty mighty kegels, however, because it will stop the rotation in its tracks – although sometimes that’s a fun and erotic game to play.

Two EZ touch buttons control four intense speeds of both rotation and vibration, with an LED providing information about whether the toy is charged or not. A simple thee-second press of the top button turns the Princess on, while a single tap shuts it off. Pressing the oval button below that toggles four different speeds and stimulations for the shaft and tickler. Holding the button down, results in the sensations increasing in strength.

While this is not the most intense “rabbit-style” vibe that I have come across, it is impressive. The 1.25-inch long clit stimulator is angled, with short nubs for extra sensation. Like preferences concerning shaft length and thickness, the success of the tickler will depend upon the anatomy of the woman in question and what kind of contact she likes it to have.

Although water based lube is best with this Princess and a simple application of soap and warm water cleans it, it is not waterproof, making it inappropriate for kingdoms that exist beneath any wave that isn’t made of pure orgasmic energy.

-– Exclusive review for CalExotics.com, by Darklady -–

Darklady’s Thumpday Potluck & Porn Night – Tomb Raider XXX

Close out Women’s History Month with Some Gamer Grrl Power!

Darklady knows that March is Women’s History Month – and what could be more affirming than to celebrate it with pornography? But not just any pornography: Lara Croft Tomb Raider pornography. Yay, grrrl power!

Bring your favorite beverage and/or potluck contributions to Darklady Wonderground and enjoy comfy mono/non-monogamy, kink-friendly, pansexual snuggle, social and play areas stocked with safer sex supplies. Buy raffle tickets to win great prizes, including adult videos and a California Exotics Chic Hide-a-Vibe.

Tomb Raider & Tomb Raider XXX
Ages 18 +
RSVP to Darklady@Darklady.com for directions & FAQ
(Archaeology-related costumes earn a free raffle ticket)
(Food, hygiene & pet supply donations for Esther’s Pantry earn a free raffle ticket)
(Raffle proceeds will go to pay 2012 Pride Parade registry fee)

Thursday, March 29
Doors Open at 7:00pm
First Feature Begins at 7:30pm
Second Feature Begins at 9:30pm-ish
Party Ends at midnight

$15 individual, $20 duo, $25 trio
Darklady’s Wonderground
Portland, Oregon
ACCESSIBLE w/assistance for most mobility limitations

Tomb Raider – Lara Croft is a wealthy and beautiful young woman who collects ancient artifacts and is an expert at pretty much everything ever invented, plus a few other things. When the planets align and the Illuminati starts looking for her, things get exciting. Starring Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, and Iaian Glen. 2001. 121 minutes.

Tomb Raider XXX – Thrill seeking Lara Croft hunts for artifacts and battles Natla Technologies, wears a cool belt and, has sex along the way. Director Jordan Septo says he took inspiration more from the games than the movie. 2012. 135 minutes.

Check out the SFW YouTube trailer for Tomb Raider XXX.

Check out the SFW YouTube on-set interview with Chanel Preston

SOME UPCOMING EVENTS
April — Captain America XXX Potluck & Porn
Star Wars XXX Potluck & Porn
May – Rocky XXX Potluck & Porn
June — Michael Lucas’ La Dolce Vita Potluck & Porn (male/male)
Cherry, Episode 1 from Digital Playground (all-female)
11th Annual Portland Masturbate-a-Thon

– Darklady
www.darklady.com
www.dotxxxopposition.com
www.masturbate-a-thon.org
twitter.com/TheDarklady

PORTLAND, OR — Not content to rant and rave on Facebook and Twitter, writer and erotic event impresario, Darklady will be live in the studio for a no-holds barred discussion about the ongoing “War on Women,” with Lyn and Ani, the hosts of Positively Revolting Talk, Friday morning from 8:00 – 9:00 am PDT.

“Positively Revolting Talk” addresses “a variety of topics from an eco-feminist and anarcha-feminist perspective” and can be heard via terrestrial radio at 90.7 FM, as well as streaming online, at www.KBOO.fm.

Got a question or comment? Call in at 503-231-8187.

– Darklady
www.darklady.com
www.masturbate-a-thon.org
www.dotxxxopposition.com
Twitter.com/TheDarklady

 
There are a lot of fancy, expensive, and complex toys on the market, but sometimes a girl just wants a simple, affordable luxury that buzzes and makes her smile.

The California Exotic Chic Hide-a-Vibe more than qualifies.

Classic in so many ways, the Chic Hide-a-Vibe’s styling combines portability, ease-of-use, and plausible deniability all in a familiar vibrator shape – complete with iconic motor rattle. Fortunately, once it’s muffled, it produces a reassuringly pleasantly hum that shouldn’t distract too much from the moment.

At a petite 4.5-inches x 1-inch, the Chic Hide-a-Vibe fits neatly into a pocket, a purse, a backpack, a fanny pack and, of course, a vagina. Because it has no flange and vibrators can overheat rectal tissues, it is not recommended for anal play – although there’s nothing wrong with teasing the petals of the rose. It’s also not much of a G-spotter since it has no angle, but its single AA battery packs enough power to keep labia, clitoris, and clitoral hood shudderingly stress-free.

Made of ABS with PU Cote, the stylishly modest massager is available in both black and white, each decorated with silver plating on its easy-to-use intensity control.

What sets the Chic Hide-a-Vibe apart from similar massagers is its matching discretion case. Standing an inch taller than the vibe is long; the glossy case can easily be mistaken for a perfume bottle with its cap on. This should not only make the massager easier to store but also protect against accidental discovery during awkward travel or domestic inquiries.

-– Exclusive review for CalExotics.com, by Darklady -–

Darklady’s Thumpday Potluck & Porn Night – Spiderman XXX

Have you ever wanted to do it spider style?

Darklady knows that spiders can be kinda scary – but they can also be beautiful, amazing, and sexy. At least, when Peter Parker dons his Spiderman costume and starts literally swinging through town. Learn to love arachnids during a double feature of “Spiderman” and its porn parody, “Spiderman XXX,” starring the extremely yummy Xander Corvus, as well as Capri Anderson, Dick Delaware, Ash Hollywood, Brooklyn Lee, Sarah Shevon, Tara Lynn Foxx, Lily LaBeau, Seth Dickens, Tyler Knight, Peter O’Tool – and infamous Rob Black.

Bring your favorite beverage and/or potluck contributions to Darklady’s Wonderground and enjoy comfy poly/mono/non-monogamy & kink-friendly, pansexual snuggle, social and play areas stocked with safer sex supplies, reading material. Buy raffle tickets to win great prizes, including adult videos and a 5ml bottle of System JO Volt “12volt” Arousing Tingling Serum for women.

Spiderman & Spiderman XXX
Ages 18 +
RSVP to Darklady@Darklady.com

(Superhero-costumes earn a free raffle ticket)
(Food, hygiene & pet supply donations for Esther’s Pantry earn a free raffle ticket)
(Raffle proceeds will further finance dental care for Darklady)

Thursday, February 23
Doors Open at 7:00pm
First Feature Begins at 7:30pm
Second Feature Begins at 9:30pm-ish

$15 individual, $20 duo, $25 trio
Darklady’s Wonderground
Portland, Oregon
ACCESSIBLE w/assistance for most mobility limitations

“Spiderman” – After being bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and socially awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities. After a family tragedy, he uses his powers to fight evil as a superhero. 2002. 121 minutes.

“Spiderman XXX” – Some of the best superhero parodies have been directed for Vivid by Axel Braun. This one earned multiple 2012 AVN Award nominations and took home the statue for Best Parody – Drama. A sequel, “Spiderman Meets Superman XXX” is planned for the spring. 2011. 100 minutes.

Check out the SFW YouTube trailers for Spiderman XXX.”

http://youtu.be/v5fSCaSN1FM

http://youtu.be/X6iNgMJAcpk

UPCOMING EVENTS
March 3 – “Beheld: L Alan Arts Gala” at Madison’s Grill. 6pm – 10pm
March 5 – Darklady on Tell Me About It! on Earth2World.com

– Darklady
www.darklady.com
www.dotxxxopposition.com
www.masturbate-a-thon.org
twitter.com/TheDarklady

Always a bridesmaid but never a porn star?

Darklady knows that Valentine’s Day can be rough even when in a relationship. Fortunately, pornography is there to give us comfort and encouragement. Decompress with a double feature of Bridesmaids and its porn parody, Bridesmaids XXX, starring Katie St. Ives, Kagney Linn Karter, Sarah Vandella, Jack Lawrence, and Anthony Rosano.

Bring your favorite beverage and/or potluck contributions to Darklady Wonderground and enjoy comfy poly/non-monogamy & kink-friendly, pansexual snuggle, social and play areas stocked with safer sex supplies. Buy raffle tickets to win great prizes, including adult videos and a California Exotic “Silly Rabbit” vibrator.

Bridesmaids & Bridesmaids XXX
Ages 18 +
RSVP to Darklady@Darklady.com
(Wedding-inspired costumes earn a free raffle ticket)
(Food, hygiene & pet supply donations for Esther’s Pantry earn a free raffle ticket)
(Raffle proceeds will further help finance dental care for Darklady)

Thursday, February 16
Doors Open at 7:00pm
First Feature Begins at 7:30pm
Second Feature Begins at 9:30pm

$15 individual, $20 duo, $25 trio
Darklady’s Wonderground
Portland, Oregon
ACCESSIBLE w/assistance for most mobility limitations

Bridesmaids – Paul Feig’s Acadamy Award nominated comedy tells the tale of Annie, a girl who just can’t get her relationship or her role as her BFF’s maid of honor right. Body diversity makes this movie unique and Jill Clayburgh’s final role before succumbing to leukemia makes it a bit poignant. 2011. 125 minutes.

Bridesmaids XXX – Jim Powers directs Smash Pictures’ AVN Award nominated parody about Annie, a single girl losing her BFF to marriage and the superior wedding planning skill of a wealthy woman. To top it off, the rich bitch is banging Annie’s sorta-boyfriend! Upon learning about this remake, director Feig tweeted his delight. 2011. 149 minutes.

Check out the SFW YouTube trailer for “Bridesmaids XXX.”

UPCOMING EVENTS
February 23 – Spiderman/Spiderman XXX Potluck & Porn

– Darklady
www.darklady.com
www.dotxxxopposition.com
www.masturbate-a-thon.org
twitter.com/TheDarklady

Jopen’s entire Vanity line is a testimony to the progress that’s been made in sensual pleasure device technology. That’s an odd statement to make, but it’s also a true one.

The Vr2 is a deceptively simple looking, if artful, dual vibrator that packs far more power than one might imagine. Best of all, controlling that power doesn’t require memorizing a series of complex button combinations or configurations, which means that personal energy can be focused on the task at hand (so to speak) and not on worrying that a moment of passion will result in a sensation-killing finger slip.

Instead of a big, rattling battery pack with awkward and counter-intuitively operated inset buttons, the Vr2 has two easy-to-use raised buttons; each controlling its own vibrator, one at the tip and one at the base. A single click to either button turns on or off the associated vibrator, while holding that button down increases the speed and intensity.

Since the Vr2 will most likely be used in at least some situations with minimal light, the buttons illuminate with a soft LED glow when activated. Likewise, when the Vr2’s lithium ion battery is charged, the target shaped area where the recharger plugs in glows until the unit is ready for use. Average charge time is about four hours, which means it can be tested shortly after purchase.

Once the Vr2 is charged and ready for use, its many sensual aspects can be fully appreciated. Its 6.75-inches in length and 3.75-inch maximum girth are modest and will not impress those who seek a feeling of fullness, but those yearning for a fabulous G-spot or clitoral experience will be more than satisfied.

The Silicone texture of the Vr2 is silky smooth and the shape designed to conform to a woman’s contours, making it especially convenient for solo use. The remarkably quiet dual motors make it perfect for use where discretion is preferred or required and its one year warranty can be extended to an impressively optimistic decade.

Like many handheld erotic devices for women, the Vr2 is a lovely shade of purple and its Silicone construction is not only unscented and gentle on sensitive tissues but also retains body heat for an additionally luxurious experience. Since many women apparently enjoy using their toys in the shower, bath, hot tub, swimming pool, or other body of water, the Vr2 is waterproof.

Travelers will be delighted with the Vr2’s petite and easy to pack size, as well as the fact it comes with a black drawstring carrying bag, which also helps keep lint to a minimum. A welcome addition is the simple-to-use double button hold-down security lock that keeps the toy from turning on at an inopportune time.

Like, while passing through TSA checkpoints.

The Vr2, its recharger, and drawstring bag come attractively packaged in a completely recyclable and tasteful box that can easily continue to be used for storage.

BTW — Although the graphic at the top of the review provides an excellent view of the Vr2, it is not labeled correctly when it comes to the charging port, which is not located at the bottom of the device, but in the center.

This is a highly recommended toy and definitely a Darklady Favorite.

-– Exclusive review for Jopen.com, by Darklady -–

One of the frustrating things about being an adult is not being able to schedule time for sex as easily as during one’s wilder years, whether it’s with or without another person. Ironically, the life of an adult who writes about sex for a living encounters the same frustration, with a dollop of professional guilt for seasoning.

Or maybe it’s just me.

I had literally slept next to the California Exotic Silly Rabbit for more than a month without a chance to do more than puzzle out its battery compartment and feel like a complete idiot when I finally figured out how to turn it off. (You hold the power button down for four seconds… just like it says on the packaging that I didn’t read carefully.)

But there came a time when the umpteen zillion AVN Award nominated porn DVDs that had hijacked my life had been judged accordingly. At long last, I was able to officially introduce myself to the Silly Rabbit.

The introduction went very well.

I’m not a size queen, but every now and then it’s nice to push my boundaries (if you will) and see what pleasures can be found there. The Silly Rabbit’s dimensions are nothing to laugh at, measuring an impressive 10 ¼-inches long from gently sloping G-spot tip to kinda frustrating to open battery case / control panel bottom. Only 5-inches of that actually slips out of view, but those 5-inches are an attention-getting 4 ¾-inches in circumference.

This is not a plausibly deniable toy, nor is it one that can be easily concealed in a purse.

What it is, however, is a powerful piece of sexual machinery.

With powerful vibrations available both at the top of the silicone shaft and in the wildly twitching Silly Rabbit ears clit tickler, there is good stimulation coverage. Add seven vibration, pulsation, and escalation options, three reversible shaft rotation speeds, and three rows of what the packaging assures are “non-jamming pleasure beads,” and there are worlds of possibilities to explore, especially since the rabbit and the shaft can be operated independently of one another.

As with any toy of this kind, the G-spot curve may not be perfect for every woman’s body, but finding the right depth and angle should be possible with experimentation. Likewise, the best positioning of the ears to the clitoral area craving stimulation. Remember, although the discovery of the clitoris has been a fabulous benefit to humanity, the area surrounding it can also be receptive to touch. The Silly Rabbit has the size and movement available to make a fair amount of flesh happy to be alive.

The Silly Rabbit, in spite of its whimsical name, takes its work very seriously. It possesses dual vibration; within the shaft and the wildly twitching bunny ears. It is neither the noisiest nor the quietest vibrator I’ve encountered, but given the power that it packs, I think it’s the soul of auditory discretion. The caveat with this kind of intensity is that extended use can lead to tired arms and numb hands, in which case alternating with another toy or form of stimulation is advised.

Naturally, the all-woman product development team recommended that the entire Silly collection be created in a gentle purple, because chicks dig purple (it’s a fact!). An easy-to-use push button control panel with illuminated LED lights shaped like little hearts makes it a simple matter for a helping hand to tease and tantalize those hard-to- reach places, even in minimal light.

Depending on where one makes a purchase, the Silly Rabbit can be a serious financial investment. Fortunately, those who enjoy a fuller feeling and strong stimulation will likely find this to be a sturdy and effective toy worth the money.

-– Exclusive review for CalExotics.com, by Darklady -–