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love to hear from readers- comments, criticisms, suggestions, things you
want us to write about, areas you think we need to cover better, corrections,
and even a pat of the back from time to time are all encouraged
A reader writes:
Hi. I was just wondering
if you knew of any difference between all the different sex toy manufacturers?
There seems to be a few major manufacturers, all making the exact same
looking toys... it gets very confusing to choose. Is there any difference
between Product X made by Company A or Company B or Company C????
Answer: It is very confusing. In
fact, some manufacturer's even share the same molds, but the mechanism
inside might be different. Others might steal ideas and make a very similar
but sometimes very cheap knockoff. One good example is the Rabbit Pearl.
The idea for this Japanese vibrator has been borrowed by several companies.
We only found a couple that made a reliable unit- the others we tested
had major defect problems. Then there were the endless variations on the
rabbit. Many of these missed out on key factors that makes the Rabbit Pearl
so cool. Many variations have flat areas with beads instead of the bulging
area that nestles so perfectly right up against the vaginal lips. Others
have only one appendage instead of the two ears that rest on each side
of the clit in the original.
You do stand a much better chance with
the better known companies such as Swedish Erotica (Topco Sales) and California
Exotic Novelties. As the adult toy market has been getting more competitive,
the major players do try to turn out better products than have been available
in year's past. There are some smaller companies that focus on turning
out a small line of very high quality products. One of the things we need
to do in a future issue is an article on the different manufacturers. We
do try to do some comparisons in our reviews as well to show how products
might differ from similar offerings from other companies.
If you have any other suggestions to help
reader's sort things out, we'd love to hear them.
A reader writes: First off, I am
very impressed with your web site. Thanks for putting all the helpful info
and pics online. I am a 30 year old female always wanted to try some vibrators
or dildos, but never did because I am too shy to go to the stores to look
or ask. I am so glad to have found you online! After learning from your
articles, I still would like to know from you what should be the best for
a first time toy user? (I know I prefer soft material, and should
probably start 'small') BUT dildo or vib? which kind? Please give
me some recommendations.
Answer: It all depends upon the
type of stimulation you like. By far, the most popular vibrator of all
is the Pocket Rocket, but it provides clitoral stimulation only.
Probably the best way to start is with one of the basic soft regular adjustable
speed vibes such as the Soft Touch. You can use these vaginally and clitorally
at different speeds to see what you like best. Once you know what type
of stimulation you like best, it is easier to decide what other things
you might like to try, as different products provide different sensations.
If you find you really like both vaginal and clitoral stimulation, then
you might want to try the Rabbit, but it is pretty intense, so that is
why a little experimentation with an basic vibe first is a good idea. You
may decide you don't like vibration at all, but prefer something more penis
shaped. Or you might decide that you like very gentle vibration, but want
something that does not look at all like a sex toy- in which case the natural
contours might be the right toy for you.
We'll have to give this some more thought,
as it will probably inspire an article.
