A Couple of Wankers: Sh Women's Store

Friday, 20 July 2012

Review: Sh! Women's Emporium Cupid 3 Dildo

She Says:

The Cupid 3 dildo really is an object of beauty. I am always being told off for being overly twee, and in that respect this super-cute dildo certainly reflects my personality. I love the Sh! Women's heart shaped base; this combined with the little pink, decorative, heart-shaped motif in the corner is enough to send me cooing into overload. I guess the design is actually very kitsch, for me it takes me back to my childhood and conjures up images of My Little Pony and The Carebears; a trait that you may consider incompatible with an adult product; but I personally think it's nice to have something with a cute and retro design like this for a change.

The Cupid 3 is made from a super-soft, extremely flexible glossy silicone. This makes it perfect for both anal and vaginal use, and means that you can thrust with all your might and not do any damage (well I guess it depends how much your might amounts to, but certainly not much damage!). I have used this dildo for both these purposes and found it extremely comfortable. It may be very flexible but it is still firm enough to thrust with. And of course, as it is silicone it can be sterilised by boiling for a few minutes in water, making it perfectly safe to enjoy for both uses.

The flared base is not only cute, but practical too. It makes a great handle for you to grasp onto whilst masturbating or using this on a partner, whilst also making sure it wont disappear up your rectum during anal play, and suitable for use in a harness. We have been using it with the excellent Sh! Women's Emporium Harness, the combination looks stunning together and we would thouroughly recommend purchasing both items if you want to achieve this beautiful, pure, bridal look. It would however also fit in any harness with a suitably sized o-ring (1.75" roughly).

Cupid 3 is reasonably narrow with a tapered head and a 6 inch shaft. The shaft has a slight curve to it and is composed of three subtle bumps which actually feel far less subtle when in use. By using just the first two segments vaginally, this dildo hits my g-spot and gives good stimulation, however it does lack a bit of firmness that would make it a great g-spot toy. I don't see this as a negative though, as you're never going to get a dildo that does everything. As it's not too long I'm able to take its full length both vaginally and anally, and the soft silicone means that it doesn't hurt if it prods against my cervix. The size, shape and softness of the dildo, combined with the large and slightly grippy base means that this has also become a firm favourite of ours to use for (harness-free) double penetration (using this in my ass whilst Alex is fucking me doggy-style). The base sits fairly securely against Alex's pubis, meaning that when he thrusts in and out of me so does the dildo - and let me tell you, that is a totally sensational experience!

In conclusion the Cupid 3 is an absolutely brilliant, top-quality adult product. Its well-proportioned size and unintimidating design would make it perfect as a beginner's dildo, but it also has properties that make it stand out from the crowd and worth purchasing for us sex toy junkies. This is a toy that is going to be used time and time again in our house and I can highly recommend it.

Thank you very much to Sh! Womens Emporium for sending us this dildo to review. Check out their site to find out what other quality toys they have on offer, including more of their silicone dildos. And do make sure you check out the sexy complementary Sh! Women's Corset Back Harness.

He Says:

This dildo was part of a very generous wedding present from Sh!, selected specifically to go with Lucy's wedding dress. It is actually the first Sh! branded dildo we have tried, and, I can tell you, it wont be our last.

The Cupid 3 is made of 100% silicone of a particularly pleasurable variety. It is very soft, squidgy and bendy, but dense and holds its shape well. The surface is glossy and sleek, yet grippy and almost rubbery too. I can't really describe it any further, hopefully our pictures are of some use also.

One entertaining feature of this dildo is the cardioid (a.k.a. heart-shaped, I just love that word though) base. This is both distinctive and practical, providing a secure base for harness use. When in manual (literally "by hand", from the Greek manos as this post seems to have turned into a etymology lesson) use, the base makes it slightly awkward to get a good grip, but by no means impossible.

The shape and size of this dildo are well thought out. There are a couple of subtle bumps, with a slight increase in diameter from tip to base, but nothing that interferes with vigourous thrusting. There is also a pleasant upwards curve (which sags a little bit due to the softness of the silicone). The combination of the size and the softness, with the non-phallic and non-threatening design, make it in my view a perfect beginner's dildo, both for vaginal play (though maybe something firmer and more curved would be worthwhile if you want strong g-spot stimulation) and for anal play.

However, I am by no means an anal beginner: so did I find this enjoyable? The answer is a resounding yes! I find this dildo excels in a very specific fashion for me. Playing with or being pegged with a large or highly textured dildo is a wonderful but extremely intense experience, and often I don't last all that long, so it doesn't really matter if I can't take a fucking for too long. However, sometimes I am in the mood for a longer session, or just something less harsh, but I often still find that after a while I get irritation and have to stop. The softness and shape of the Cupid 3 make it incredibly comfortable, and I have enjoyed some long, romantic sessions with it.

I love this dildo. It would be a brilliant, though not cheap, beginner's option, especially for anal play. The design may not appeal to everyone, though a variety of colours including some lovely looking marbled options are available. I am a believer in the principle that whilst only some people can enjoy big toys, everybody can enjoy the right small toy, and I think this is a versatile, comfortable and enjoyable option for all.

This dildo was provided to us by Sh! Women's Erotic Emporium in exchange for a fair and honest review, you can view all their own brand and other products at their web-store.

Sunday, 1 July 2012

Review: Sh! Women's Emporium Corset Back Harness

He Says:

As regular readers will know Lucy and I were wed a few weeks ago. We had a fantastic day, Lucy looked beautiful, and we received many lovely presents from friends and family. We also received some other fabulous gifts, which we definitely will not be showing to out friends and family. Sh! Women's Store were kind enough to send us this harness (along with the Cupid 3 dildo it is featured with in some of these images, which we will be reviewing shortly). Very bridal don't you think?

This is not a difficult product to review. It is an absolutely brilliant harness. As you can see for yourself, it is beautiful, and I love the contrast of the virginal white with the intended use. The leather is extremely soft and supple, allowing it to conform closely to Lucy's body.

All the stitching and components ooze quality. Another fantastic aspect is that as it comes sized you avoid long dangling straps, and the corset back provides another method to control the size and fit. The small size means I am unable to wear the harness myself, which is a bit of a shame because I wonder whether the soft leather might help avoid the classic harness pinch problem for men.

The Sh! corset harness provides good control for Lucy, holding decent sized dildos in place. The o-rings are interchangeable (it comes with 3 of differing sizes), but perhaps this harness isn't the best for a very weighty dildo, due to the softness of the leather. But the most disappointing thing about this harness for me is how low it sits on Lucy. This means that dildos almost point downwards, and there is nothing I love more than being confronted with an aggressively angled toy.

I am willing to forgive this though, simply for the pure beauty and quality of this harness. If you want a harness that looks innocent and sensual, yet is capable of some very non-innocent action, then this would be a brilliant choice.

She Says:

I spotted this harness in the Sh! Women's Store and immediately knew that this was a must have for our honeymoon. I want to say a huge thank you to the lovely ladies there for organising for us to review this product (and most importantly for helping me keep it secret from Alex beforehand so I really could surprise him with it as his wife).

If you read our blog regularly you'll know that we're big fans of pegging (where a woman dons a strap-on harness and a dildo to use on a man). One of the most important things for a good pegging experience is a well-fitted, secure and comfortable harness. I am pleased to report that this corset harness not only fulfils those requirements but goes over and above by being absolutely beautiful, which helps to set the scene in the bedroom (or wherever you might be!) and get you both in the mood. It is basically a sexy piece of lingerie with added extras. One of the worst features of a strap-on is it pulling away from the pubic region whilst you're thrusting, this happens with lots of lower quality harnesses and is thankfully not a feature of this product.

As Alex has said, it comes in different sizes. Being a fairly small person myself I really appreciate this as often one-size-fits-all harnesses are very large on me and I end up with long straps hanging around and getting in the way. It's a quick and easy harness to put on as the large section at the back makes it obvious where the waist band is (sounds trivial but I easily get confused when having to decipher lots of straps that look the same), which makes impromptu pegging sessions more likely! You tighten the straps to your size by pulling the excess through the D-rings.

I would say that this harness isn't the strongest we own, I doubt it would hold the largest of our dildo collection. But not everyone is a size-queen like Alex, and it would hold a huge variety of small to medium/large dildos. Because of the colouring it works particularly well with the Sh! Women's Cupid 3 dildo, and I'm sure would look fantastic with other quality silicone dildos from their range.

As you can see, in this colour it works fantastically as a virginal white bridal harness set and made for a brilliant surprise for Alex, if anyone has got any forthcoming nuptuals (or just fancy some bridal themed play!) then I would highly recommend it. If pearly white isn't your thing, you're in luck, as this harness also comes in a range of different colours. The Sh! Women's Store actually have a bridal range on their site, which I think is such a fantastic idea. What better way to start into your married (or civil partnershiped... hopefully married soon!) life than with some beautiful, sensual new toys for you to enjoy together as a couple.

Unfortunately I don't have a girlfriend to test this product out for lesbian use, but I'm sure it would be well up to that task too. For the quality you get with this product, it is reasonably priced at £67, especially when you compare it with similar products on the market.

In conclusion, this corset harness is an absolutely beautiful product that is also extremely functional. I would recommend it to anyone wanting something pretty and girly to strap a dildo into!

Thanks again to Sh! Women's Erotic Emporium and be sure to check out the other sex toys they have on offer here. If you want to see more photos of me wearing this set, then click on our link below to Marital Bliss.