Wax Play Candle Pack

For today's review, I'll be looking at Uberkinky's Wax Play Candle Pack. As always, click any image to see a larger version!

On fire:

Color dipped:

Drippings:

Wax close up:

 Amount burned during drippings photographed:

 Two-thirds through removal:

Length:

These candles are made of a paraffin wax that melts around 130-135 degrees. Though this is cooler than dining room candles, which are likely to burn, these aren't quite as cool as some candles specifically made for wax play.¹ The paraffin also ensures that you can flip the candle upside down with minimal soot forming, over one particularly twisty session, I only counted three specks. Due to the design of these candles, they work best for creating droplets or splatters rather than pouring lines.

These candles are color dipped, rather than solid, and you can see the effect this had on the wax. I found this to be a great aesthetic disappointment, as I was looking forward to the sharp contrast of the red and black. Like any candles, the further the wax falls before hitting skin the cooler it will be, and vice-versa. Varying the distance between skin and candle is an easy way to keep things interesting. Do keep in mind though that it is harder to aim the further away you get, and completely avoid any negatively-sensitive areas. Wax play also conveniently works well with other kinks, especially knife play, predicament bondage, and flogging. Though obviously these candles can't be used underwater, they can give rubber duckies a run for their money during bath time. Hot wax on a body chilled by the air, but warmed by water is a rather awesome sensation. These candles were the perfect temperature for bath play.

These candles drip quite a bit, and can last through multiple sessions. Above I have their first use photographed with the amount of wax used and how far the candles burned down. Removal is fairly easy and painless if the wax is only one or two drops deep. If however you covered a part with more than that, removal will tug on both skin and hair (though it won't remove any). These candles were shipped in clear bag and surrounded with bubble wrap. If you're not a stickler for aesthetics, then these are the candles for you.

If you're new to wax play, Uberkinky has a lovely beginner's guide here!

¹I am a spoiled brat and prefer my wax play at exactly 124 degrees.

Grade Breakdown: 87

Value: 4/5
The more you buy, up to five,
the less the per unit price is.

Aesthetics: 9/20
If these were pure red and black,
they would have been so much more awesome.

 Pleasure: 74/75
Intended Functionality: 5/5
Reusability: 19/20
Though they are finite,
they last a very long time.
Best Functionality: 50/50
It's a toss up between flogging it off someone,
or completely covering a body part with this wax.

Thank you Uberkinky!

FTC: Uberkinky provided Sex Toy Review Land with the Wax Play Candle Pack free of charge for an honest review. Though links have been used, this has not altered any of the opinions stated within the review, and does comply with the FTC.

Twisted Triplets Nipple and Clit Suckers

For today's review, I'll be looking at Twisted Triplets Nipple and Clit Suckers by Size Matters. As always, click any image to see a larger version!

Box:

In use:

These suckers are intended for sensitizing nipples and clitorises, but can be used on almost any area. These are applied by placing the sucker on a flat stretch of skin, and turning the top clockwise. The toys are easily strengthened by continuing to turn, or removed by turning counter-clockwise. When used without any lubricant, I found the suckers would not completely seal and thus would tip over fairly easily. However, with a dab of lube, the suction stayed strong unless vigorous movement occurred.

For toys designed for nipples and clitorises, the suction area is fairly large, with a diameter of 3/4 of an inch. Many users may find that the suckers also puff up their areolae, which may not be a positive thing if you're aiming for nipple play. For myself, I was easily able to sensitize my areolae, but not my nipples. For clitoral play, I had difficulty getting the suction cup on a flat enough surface to work. Other parts of my vulva worked better, such as my inner and outer labia, and mons pubis.

These are an interesting alternative to clamps, as the suckers don't have such a sharp bite. If left on long enough, when removed there will be a circular imprint.¹ The twisted triplets can be used alone or with partner(s), and other toys. They will not retain suction with a vibrator near them though. Made of ABS plastic, these can be easily cleaned with warm water and soap.

¹And if you make five imprints overlapping each other, you too can win the kinky Olympics. Bonus points if you dribble different colored wax on each ring.

Grade Breakdown:70

Value: 3/5

£18 at Uberkinky

Aesthetics: 5/20

Perhaps if the plastic tops were red, 

or the tube were tinted I'd find it pretty.

Pleasure: 62/75

Intended Functionality: 1/5

It didn't work for the two areas it was advertized for.

Reusability: 16/20

Easy to clean, though not to totally sterilize.

Best Functionality: 45/50

Long-term suction with minimal movement.

Thank you Uberkinky!

FTC: Uberkinky provided Sex Toy Review Land with the Twisted Triplets Nipple and Clit Suckers free of charge for an honest review. Though links have been used, this has not altered any of the opinions stated within the review, and does comply with the FTC.

Wartenberg Wheel

For today's review, I'll be looking at the Wartenberg Wheel by UberKinky. As always, click any image to see a larger version!

Size comparison:

This devious little wheel is far sharper, and more versatile, than it appears. With almost no pressure it can feel like a tickle and with a firm hand can draw tiny perforations of blood. Made of stainless steel, one can simply boil it or wipe with alcohol to sterilize it. I don't anticipate needing to replace this wheel anytime soon, as it is rather sturdy.

The small arch on the handle allows for your pointer finger to easily and comfortably control the wheel. The wheel is mostly silent against skin, it occasionally makes a light squeak. Against hard materials, such as hard plastic, it is clearly audible.

The wheel is fun to run across someone's body, and it also can scrape well when turned sideways. Speed, pressure, and placement of where the wheel is on someone's body all together effectively make this an awesome sensation toy. It can be used solely for pleasure or pain, or be used somewhere in between. For most users it is probably a little too intense to use on genitals, but it can be used anywhere external effectively, such as arms, legs, nipples, etc. UberKinky also offers more complicated pinwheels, with two, three, five, or seven wheels. I would certainly recommend this toy to anyone who's interested in sensation play, especially that errs on the side of pain.

Grade Breakdown: 99

Value: 5/5

At Uberkinky for just under £9

If you're interested and able to, you should get this.

Aesthetics: 20/20

It's rather fetching.

Pleasure: 74/75

Intended Functionality: 5/5

Lovely sensation toy.

Reusability: 20/20

Cleans easily, and creates different sensations.

Best Functionality: 49/50

For blurring the line between pleasure and pain,

a point off for occasional squeaking.

Thanks UberKinky!

FTC: UberKinky provided Sex Toy Review Land with the Wartenberg Wheel free of charge for an honest review. Though links have been used, this has not altered any of my opinions stated within the review, and does comply with the FTC.

Designer Paddle

For today's review I'll be looking at the Designer Paddle by Fetish Fantasy. Click any image to see the full version.

Hanging:

Size Comparison:

The Designer Paddle is a fairly simple leather-look black paddle with four studs on each side. The synthetic material is rather smooth and stiff. This paddle stings much more than its flimsy appearance would lead you to believe. When fully landing, there's also a teensy bit of thud. This is a nice warm up paddle if you want to save your hand for later. Or one can use this paddle for an entire session and cause some pretty bruises. Personally, I would rather switch to another implement, such as a flogger that is more thud-based rather than sting. Besides the butt, this paddle was particularly effective for thighs and light paddling on the bottom of breasts. Given the paddle's size, it works better with large fleshy areas. Uberkinky also carries differently shaped paddles, if a curved paddle doesn't appeal to you.

Unfortunately given the flimsiness of this paddle's handle (which is even reinforced), I doubt it will last very long if used often. It does come on a loop, which is convenient for hanging on walls or belts. The handle fits my hand particularly well (about a ruler's width), and I can easily flip it over one-handed. This is lovely as a timing mechanism, so I can spank, flip, spank, flip, and for light warm up hits, this ends up being a little under a spank per second. This is a really lightweight paddle, and that in combination with the flimsiness of the handle gives this paddle a swishy factor. It also has a lovely smack sound. Given the short handle, it's easy to control the force and aim behind a hit. As the synthetic material is rather stiff, this toy may be a little too painful for people new to impact play.

For cleaning, the paddle section can be wiped down with warm water mixed with soap or a general toy cleaner. I would be careful to avoid getting water on the studs, as they may rust. This paddle ships in a discreet box, and the paddle itself comes in a simple clear plastic bag. I would expect this toy to be best for people who are not new to impact play, but haven't used a paddle before. This would be a relatively cheap investment to find out if you're interested in getting a more durable paddle, or if you should try a different impact toy. 

Grade Breakdown: 79 

Value: 3/5

At Uberkinky for just under £17
Not durable.

Aesthetics: 15/20
Simple non-flashy, not especially threatening looking.
 
Pleasure: 61/75
Intended Functionality: 5/5  
Creates sharp, loud spanks.
Reusability: 10/20
Not durable.
Best Functionality: 46/50
To gauge interest in curved paddles. 

Thank you Uberkinky!

FTC: Uberkinky provided Sex Toy Review Land with the Designer Paddle free of charge for an honest review. Though links have been used,  this has not altered any of my opinions stated within the review, and does comply with the FTC.