The colorful, matte-finish shine of the Electra's hard plastic exterior may be beautifully showy, but that's not all it has going for it. Powered by two AAA batteries, this toy's feisty motor packs a considerable amount of power into its compact frame. Simply press the button on its base to cycle through three speeds of steady vibration, ranging from gentle to strong, and two deliciously varied patterns of vibration. The Electra's completely smooth and very slim profile also make it an excellent vaginal dilator or therapeutic aid for anyone working to build comfort with penetration.

Details

Length: 6.25 in.

Insertable Length: 5.25 in.

Diameter: 0.80 in.

Material(s): ABS Plastic

Settings: 3 speeds, 2 pulse patterns

Power Source: 2 AAA batteries (not included)

Manufacturer: Pleasure Works

Country of Origin: Made in China

Care/Cleaning

This product is made of ABS plastic and has electronic components.

ABS Plastic is simple to care for and easy to clean. It’s a hypoallergenic, non-porous material that won’t break down or leach chemicals into the body over time. ABS Plastic toys that vibrate can easily be cleaned with hot water and a body-friendly soap before and after each use, just be careful to avoid getting water in the battery chamber or charging opening. Using a washcloth may be easier than running water directly from a faucet onto a toy. If you want to sterilize your ABS hard plastic toy mix a solution of 1 part bleach 9 parts water and spray, wipe, or dip the toy into the solution and let stand for 5 minutes then rinse thoroughly.

ABS Plastic is compatible with any kind of lubricant.

If you want to share your hard plastic toy, we recommend cleaning between bodies or orifices, or using condoms as needed.

If your toy is battery operated, rechargeable batteries are not recommended. Customer feedback suggests that they are more likely to corrode, leak, explode, and ruin perfectly happy sex toys. We recommend removing the batteries from a toy during cleaning and between uses.

Manufacturer

PLEASURE WORKS

Pleasure Works, nominated as the 2013 New Pleasure Company of the Year by Xbiz, is dedicated to making smart, simple, well packaged and affordable sex toys. Operated by the folks over at Good Vibrations, this start-up operation has benefited greatly from the expertise gained through decades of conversations with real customers about real sex toys. These toys are practical and purposeful. We haven’t found any gimmicks or silly designs in their entire catalog- only solid and useful stuff.

Fluke is a unique insertable that defies conventional classification rules.  Is it a butt plug?  Is it a dildo?  Is it a vaginal plug perhaps?  You decide!  Therein lies the beauty of this versatile design.  Hand made by the silicone sculptors at Hole Punch, this toy features gorgeous gradient color, a bold head and sturdy base for easy handheld use or strap-on play. The relatively short stature might make this an ideal toy for vaginal penetration underneath a harness to pleasure the wearer. This toy is hand made in small batches by a local Minnesota company, so colors and texture may vary slightly and there may be slight surface texture imperfections. These are not defects, and will not impact the safety or function of the toy.

Details

Length: 5.75 in.

Insertable Length: 5.25 in.

Diameter: 2.00 in.

Material: silicone

Manufacturer: Hole Punch

Country of Origin: Made in USA

Care/Cleaning

Manufacturer

HOLE PUNCH

This book is a must read for anyone who has ever wondered "why does my body behave this way?" or "why doesn't my arousal work the way I want it to?" We don't often declare favorites at Smitten Kitten, but Come As You Are is undeniably one of the best books available today about the science of arousal and pleasure. The tone of the book is wonderfully approachable and conversational, and makes it easy for even the least scientifically minded of us to understand the intricacies of the human nervous system. And although the book focuses on cisgender women's sexuality, there are acknowledgments and careful word choices throughout the text that make it accessible for queer and trans readers. With a firm grounding in scientific study and a friendly, truly down to earth voice, this book stands out in the genre of arousal and orgasm guides. 

Details

Author: Emily Nagoski

Publisher: Simon & Schuster (March 3, 2015)

Pages: 416

Author

Emily Nagoski is Wellness Education Director and Lecturer at Smith College. She has a PhD in Health Behavior with a doctoral concentration in human sexuality from Indiana University (IU), and a master’s degree (also from IU) in counseling, with a clinical internship at the Kinsey Institute Sexual Health Clinic. She has taught graduate and undergraduate classes in human sexuality, relationships and communication, stress management, and sex education. At Smitten Kitten, we can't speak highly enough of Emily Nagoski's intelligent, compassionate, and groundbreaking work.

This sturdy harness is perfect for a ruffian with a tough exterior and a tender heart. The high quality leather is strong enough to withstand plenty of action while still providing stability and comfort, and the slender, finely stitched straps make a provocative contrast with that no-nonsense handle in the back. This harness would be perfect for folks who enjoy some affectionate pushing and pulling, or who like being topped from the bottom. 

Details

Materials: top grain American cowhide, brass OR nickel-plated steel

Manufacturer: Project TransAction

Country of Origin: US - Made in Boston, Massachusetts

Manufacturer Warranty: If your harness breaks during typical wear, you can send it back for repair or replacement at Project TransAction's discretion. 

Care/Cleaning

Leather products are porous, meaning they cannot be completely sterilized and they will absorb water, so when cleaning it is best to use as little water as possible. Only use soaps specifically made for cleaning leather, like saddle soap or specialty leather wipes. Follow cleaning instructions of whichever leather cleaner you choose, then using a dry towel pat dry until all excess moisture has been absorbed.

Standard hand soaps or dish soaps can damage dyed leather and/or dry out leather leading to cracks or fraying. Oils in lubricants or soaps can stain leathers and should be avoided.

Over time leather conditioners may be necessary to keep leathers from cracking or wearing out, especially around buckles or other metal hardware.

Manufacturer

Project TransAction

Project TransAction is an eco-conscious, artist driven independent leather and screen-printing pursuit located in Boston, MA. Established with a focus on sustainability and superior quality in 2006, TransAction fuses traditional leather craft and printmaking with innovative design to meet the needs, personalities, and imaginations of the customer. TransAction sources choice, hand selected hides and hardware from reputable, often family owned, US based companies. Shop confidently knowing that TransAction will never sacrifice quality for profit, using eco-friendly, bio-degradable inks, dyes, and cleaners as well as vegetable tanned leather for many items. Project TransAction thrives on surpassing expectations with distinctive hand-crafted goods created to be durable; and likely to be your favorite new discovery.

Sizing

Size Small/Medium accommodates hip measurements 29-44"

Size Medium/Large accommodates hip measurements 34-53"

Size Large/Extra Large accommodates hip measurements 39-70"

Front snaps accommodate rings from 1-1/2"- 2-1/4"

All orders include 1-1/2" and 1-3/4" O-rings.

 

Simple, aesthetically pleasing and carefully designed for therapeutic use, these silicone dilators are an invaluable tool for people who are dealing with pelvic pain issues. Physical therapists and gynecologists often recommend dilators for patients experiencing pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, vestibulodynia, and other conditions that are sometimes called "vaginismus." Dilators can also help regain vaginal flexibility, resilience and openness after radiation therapy, surgery, or hormonal changes.

Using dilators can help a person practice the experience of comfortable, controlled vaginal penetration, and encourage their vaginal muscles to relax and elongate in healthy ways.

Soul Source dilators were created by a sex therapist and a gynecologist, and are designed for easy use and simple care and cleaning.

Details

Material(s): Silicone

Manufacturer: Soul Source

Country of Origin: Made in US

INDIVIDUAL DILATORS

Size #1 (violet) 2-1/2" length x 1/2" diameter

Size #2 (blue) 3" length x 3/4" diameter

Size #3 (pink) 3-1/2" length x 7/8" diameter

Size #4 (green) 4" length x 1" diameter

Size #5 (yellow) 4-1/2" length x 1-1/8" diameter

Size #6 (orange) 5" length x 1-1/4" diameter

Size #7 (violet) 5-1/2" length x 1-7/16" diameter

Size #8 (blue) 6" length x 1-5/8" diameter

DILATOR SETS

Small Set - Includes sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4, with storage pouch

Medium Set - Includes sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6, with storage pouch

Large Set - Includes sizes 5, 6, 7 and 8, with storage pouch

Progressive Set - Includes sizes 1, 3, 5 and 7, with storage pouch

Full Set - Includes all eight sizes 1-8, with storage pouch

Care/Cleaning

This product is made of solid silicone.

Silicone is non-porous and non-toxic. Medical grade silicone is totally safe for your body. It can be easily cleaned and sterilized by following the guidelines below.

To clean silicone, wash it with hot water and a body-friendly soap before and after each use. Make sure your toy is dry before storing it.

To sterilize silicone, wash it and then boil it in plain water for 3-5 minutes. As an alternative, you can also use a solution of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water. Soak your silicone toy in this solution for 5 minutes, then allow to air dry. Sterilize your silicone sex toys between partners, between holes, or if you would just feel better about using your toy if you did.

Solid silicone can sometimes be incompatible with silicone lubricant. Before applying silicone lube to a silicone toy, we recommend conducting a “patch test.” After 10 minutes of contact with silicone lube, rinse your toy and inspect for signs of bonding, peeling, or a foggy or damaged surface finish. If there are no visible signs of damage, your toy is safe to use with silicone lube.

Manufacturer

SOUL SOURCE

Soul Source is run by people who genuinely care about pelvic health, and are dedicated to making a practical, easy to use set of products for people who need them. They're also a trans-inclusive company, which is something that really helps them stand out within the vaginal health industry. Soul Source's products are designed by a gynecologist and a sex therapist.

From Cleis Press:

Feeling adventurous? Sex educator and best-selling writer Violet Blue guides readers through the pleasure playground of strap-on sex for heterosexual couples. The wild success of The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women and The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Men makes it clear that anal sex is hitting the mainstream. Lots of hot women want to strap it on, and their male partners are often happy to oblige. With style and wit, Violet Blue explains pleasure anatomy in men, with ample attention to the prostate gland—the epicenter to male orgasm that's been called 'the male G-spot.' Full of crafty ideas on positions, toys, harnesses, role-play scenarios, and reading your partner like a dirty book, The Adventurous Couple's Guide to Strap-On Sex offers a step-by-step guide to making sparks fly. And look, ma! No hands.

Details

Author: Violet Blue

Publisher: Cleis Press (2007)

Pages: 160

Author

VIOLET BLUE

Violet Blue is a sex educating maverick—journalist, blogger, vlogger, author, podcaster, erotica reviewer, and lecturer, she does it all! Her blog, TinyNibbles, has been active for over thirteen years, she wrote a sex column for the San Francisco Chronicle for four years, and she has authored over forty books. As a member of The Internet Press Guild and The Center for Investigative Reporting, Violet’s work not only contains candid sex ed, but expert analysis of hot button issues like intellectual property in the age of the internet, journalistic ethics, and sex and gender representation in mainstream medias.

Publisher

CLEIS PRESS

Cleis Press, a mission-driven feminist book publisher, was founded in 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota by Felice Newman and Frédérique Delacoste. Winners of multiple Lambda Literary Awards, International Book Awards, Rainbow Book Awards, and Independent Publishers Book Awards, Cleis has a history of producing the best quality sexual education guides, sexual self help books, and diverse erotica collections. At the end of 2014 Cleis Press was purchased by Start Publishing, a New York-based company that primarily publishes and markets eBooks.