Brief

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

 Flat:

 Front/Back:

 Down:

 With Countess Clit:

 With the Gryphon:

With Leo/Bat Cock:

The Brief is a close fitting harness that avoids any of the hassle or awkwardness of straps. This easy-on harness is comfortable for short term or long term wear, making it a lovely choice for packing or substituting for underwear. Depending on how the Brief fits you dictates if you can switch dildos while wearing, naturally it is harder to do this with thicker dildos. There are nine different sizes, to ensure a close fit. The O-ring is non-interchangeable, and has a bit of stretch, but not that much. The ring has a diameter of one and a half inches, and can take slightly larger dildos/plugs if they are squishy.

Heavier dildos will droop and not be supported as well, making accurate movements more difficult. Users that only have experience with strap harnesses may find this harness a bit unwieldy at first. Due to the required tightness of this harness, it works best for vulva owners. There is a layer of material for a toy's base to avoid any chafing while the giver is thrusting.  

This is a definitely the sexiest harness I own.¹ From the small splashes of red, to wearing it with low cut jeans so the lettering is visible, it's a blast. It also came with a RodeoH dogtag necklace, which is fun to wear around, especially if a partner has sexy associations with it.

¹ This shouldn't be surprising, given their really pretty ads and tumblr.

Grade Breakdown: 92

Value: 4/5

At $45, it's an affordable first harness.

Aesthetics: 19/20

I really dig it, and the black/gray, red, 

and camo versions aren't too shabby either.

Pleasure: 69/75

Intended Functionality: 4/5

A lovely play harness, with minimal material 

between your partner and yourself.

Reusability: 20/20

Machine washable.

Best Functionality: 45/50

As a play harness it's lovely.

Unfortunately the o-ring can't be exchanged 

for a wider one, to accommodate a larger range of dildos/plugs.

Thank you RodeoH!

FTC: RodeoH provided Sex Toy Review Land withe the Brief 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.

Xar the Karabos

For today's review, I'll be looking at Xar by Bad Dragon. As always, click any image to see a larger version!

Side:

Suction cup base:

 Suctioned:

 Shaft:

Compared to a medium gryphon and medium bruiser:

Xar is a monster. A glorious monster to be sure, but a monster made of silicone all the same. This hefty two-pound¹ beast is excellent to place weight on orifices or consensually slap people with. This Xar is a medium, but they also come slightly smaller, and much, much larger- see the dimensions chart below.

Dimensions (inches)	Small	Medium	Large	Extra Large
Diameter of Head	1.50	1.90	2.40	2.90
Circumference of Head	5.00	5.75	7.20	9.00
Diameter of Shaft	1.50	1.75	2.15	2.80
Circumference of Shaft	5.00	5.90	7.30	9.40
Diameter of Knot	2.20	2.60	3.20	4.10
Circumference of Knot	6.90	8.20	10.00	13.00
Usable Length	5.50	6.50	8.00	10.30
Total Length	6.70	7.90	9.70	12.50

For firmness, I decided to do the wide split. This means that the shaft is a soft firmness and the base is firm; for myself and this size, this was the best possible firmness. The soft squishy shaft allowed me to insert far more than I could have if it were a medium or firm. And the firm base allowed for textured friction, and stiffer ridges. Alternatively one can get a medium/firm split, or entirely soft, medium, or firm.

Color-wise, I went with surprise me with a note to go crazy. I'm very pleased with the level of crazy achieved; the base is a sea foam green sheen with brown poking through in places and the shaft has a blue and golden marbling. Bad Dragon can do any custom color(s), marbling, splits, metallics and glow-in-the-dark. The flops page has toys with minor defects, and some are very cool looking franken pours². This month, there's a lovely metallic orange and black marbling called sinister pumpkin for Halloween.

You can also get either a cum tube or suction cup with Xar, and if you go with the extra large size, you can get both. I went with the suction cup as I like having dragon dildos hanging on my walls. Suction cups are also great if you want to stabilize shower play. On the flip side, a cum tube makes sure you stay properly lubricated and makes for awesome lube fights. And with the Xar, lots of water-based lube is necessary with its bumps and huge knot.

Bad Dragon now also offers character print images, and prompts the option when creating a toy. If you'd rather get a ready-made toy, there are currently many black Xars in stock and a brilliant crimson one.

Xar is not a toy I would recommend to anyone starting out with insertion play. For a more common size comparison, Xar's knot is a little over half an inch wider than Maverick. This feels like the widest dildo I currently own, and is always a delightful challenge. My medium Bruiser is actually a little bit wider, but as its shaft is thinner, it's easier to knot. For the stretchy and adventurous, Xar is a lovely dildo. It has a rounder top, interesting divots, and tons of texture around the base. Its fun base makes it both harness and anal friendly. I only used this dildo vaginally, and happily its head did not hook or pop under my pubic bone, which may have been because it was cast soft. With its almost conical shape, it's a fantastic dildo for doggy style, and in that position I found it easiest to hit my g-spot. 

¹ I'm going by the shipping package weight. I don't have a scale, but I totally trust fedex.
² This page is updated every Friday, Flop Friday.

Grade Breakdown: 92

Value: 4/5

Premade cheaper Xars, or create-your-own.

Aesthetics: 20/20 

 My preciousssss.

Pleasure: 68/75

Intended Functionality: 5/5

Reusability: 17/20

 Needs to be cleaned often or kept in saran wrap, lint-magnet.

Best Functionality: 46/50

 For size-queen-ing and doggy.

Thank you Bad Dragon!

FTC: Bad Dragon provided Sex Toy Review Land with Xar the Karabos 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. 

Flash

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

 Side:

 Size comparison:

Open (from Lovehoney.com) :

Thus far, I've reviewed two other vibrators made by Lovehoney- the Sqweel 2 and Happy Rabbit Natural. Both of these were decent vibrators, and had the potential to be awesome for the right user. The Flash unfortunately does not meet these standards.

Flash is, like its namesake, flashy- a small toy that can easily be traveled with, it charges via usb, has multiple modes and a single power button to flicker through them all. However its vibrations are buzzy and surface-level, rather than deep¹. If you are rather sensitive, or want to use this vibrator solely for teasing, then it works. I found it particularly great for orgasm denial play. Though given the level of its buzziness, it can invoke temporary numbness.

The Flash has a silicone finish, so you want to stick with water-based lubricants. It's also marketed as waterproof; however the two halves pull apart easily, and I wouldn't use it underwater. I found its noise level greatly fluctuated, sometimes it was quiet, like a single bee buzzing, and other times the entire hive was active. This toy has a contoured tip, which didn't affect my experience positively or negatively.

I really wanted to love this vibrator- from its sleek and simple appearance, to how easily it can discretely charge off my laptop. Hopefully a second version will come out, with a vastly stronger and rumbly motor. 

¹Such as say the We-Vibe Salsa or Touch.

Grade Breakdown: 65

Value: 1/5

$40

Not worth it unless you really like buzzy vibrations.

Aesthetics: 19/20

Overall I like its appearance,

though I'd prefer the lovehoney band be made of a nicer metal.

Pleasure: 45/75

Intended Functionality: 2/5

Easy to use, but not powerful.

Reusability: 18/20

Can be quickly wiped down with a toy cleaner,

and charges quickly.

Best Functionality: 25/50

I found its best use was teasing and foreplay,

it simply produced bland orgasms.

Thanks Lovehoney!

FTC: Lovehoney has provided Sex Toy Review Land with the Flash 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. 

iGino One

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

Front:

 Cover and usb:

 Size comparison:

 Box, bag, chargers, foam bits:

The iGino One is a small external vibrator, in a bright white and pink ABS plastic. This vibrator has a few positives, one being that if one gets the travel version it comes has with a US and European charger. It also has the capability to charge with a computer via usb. Technically this vibrator is on the discrete side as it appears more like a cell phone than anything else, and the color scheme is rather reminiscent of Hello Kitty. There is a plastic cover to protect the toy portion from dust which is pretty cool.

Unfortunately, that is the end of this product's positive high notes. The iGino's motor is rather loud and buzzy- high pitched and loud enough to be more annoying than a Hitachi. I found attempting to use the iGino for any long amount of time resulted in far more headaches than orgasms. Though the iGino oscillates,¹ the buzzing portion is too short for the oscillations to be effective, or even strongly distinctive from vibrations. If the vibrating portion were less of a nub, and could cover more area, this would work far better for myself. 

iGino notes that this vibrator can be used between couples, however this only seems to be true if the vulva owner(s) have flat or concave mons pubis, otherwise there is a lot of jostling and simply not stimulating the clitoral area. The iGino One only has one speed, and is on the powerful side of things. Theoretically one can use the different slim foam bits and vary pressure to try and establish different speeds, though I didn't have much luck with this.

This toy takes twelve hours to charge using the USB port, and only charges the toy for forty minutes. Forty minutes. I would expect that kind of ratio for a strong solar powered vibrator. Beyond this though, I would not suggest sharing this toy with anyone you have not fluid bound with. The foamy section seems porous, however the rest of the ABS plastic can be wiped down to sanitize it.

This was iGino's first foray into the sex toy world, and even though it didn't take off to the moon- it was made of safe materials and by a company that wants to help people find pleasure. I hope to see another version or model by iGino in the future.

¹ This is what originally drew me to this product despite the cringeworthy tag line of "what women want".

Grade Breakdown: 58 

Value: 1/5

$100 for a one-speed vibrator...  

Aesthetics: 16/20
I keep flipping between finding this toy cute,
and far too bright. 

Pleasure: 41/75 
Intended Functionality: 1/5
I wanted the oscillations to be distinctive. 
Reusability: 16/20
The plastic is easily cleaned, 
and one can opt out of using the foamy bits. 
Best Functionality 24/50
As a clitoral vibrator, 
crushed under multiple pillows to dull the noise.

Thanks iGino!

FTC: iGino provided Sex Toy Review Land with the iGino One 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.