Wood Sex Toys: An Introduction
WOOD SEX TOYS?!? But won’t I get SPLINTERS?!? When I encounter a wood sex toy newbie, the “splinters” bit is bound to come up right away. Either in an attempt at a joke or...
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Deciphering the Results of the Flame Test
tl;dr : If you don’t care to understand “why” then focus on the Header text, the color-coded bullet lists below, and the color-coded photo examples. This will explain everything you need to know to...
How Porous is Your Sex Toy? Why Does it Matter?
Safety of sex toy materials is not exactly a black and white thing. People really focus on phthalates an awful lot; and while I absolutely agree that they’re terrible, they’re not the only thing...
Homemade Sex Toy Wipes to Help Keep Silicone Toys Clean
If you’re a fan of silicone sex toys (and if you’re a reader of this site, you’d better be!) you know that many toys, especially the plugs and dildos, attract lint/dust/fur better than your...
The Best (and worst) Sex Toys of 2013
Welcome to the 2013 “Best Sex Toys” list from The Pickiest Sex Toy Reviewer, Ever. And because I really want to make sure you always get your dose of reality, we have a list...
Melted Sex Toys
The other day I picked up my experimental Jar of Manky Sex Toy Bits and was surprised to finally see a discernible pool of liquid in the jar. I had been watching it for...
“For Novelty Use Only” Part 2
If you’re arrived here from elsewhere, be sure to read Part 1 first. As “toxic sex toys” are being talked about more and consumers and retailers are slowly being educated more, the idea of...
“For Novelty Use Only” Part 1
The sex toy industry is rife with half-truths, flat-out lies, confusing names for materials and more. When information is put out there that seems to make sense and seems credible, it gets passed on...
Sex Toy Journalism: Bringing Toxic Sex Toy Facts Out of the Attic
We all were once ignorant about sex toys, because the truths were never talked about. Truth, fact and education is slowly being spread around in the hopes of a revolution. I’m playing the small...
Non-Monogamy and Sex Toys – Safe Sharing Tips
Non-Monogamy encompasses a whole host of various situations: Swingers, couples in open relationships, people who identify as polyamorous or even just those who are not in committed relationships and are dating numerous...
Ask Lilly: Anal sex toy guide for beginners
I thought that this recent question deserved to be highlighted more: I want to buy my girlfriend an anal plug/toy. She’s new to anal; she tried the finger and now I believe she wants...
Glass Sex Toys: A Primer (and Interview with Crystal Delights!)
There are two sex toy materials that seem to scare the uninitiated: Glass and wood. It is ironic considering that the material you should be the most scared of is the one 50% of customers purchase willingly and gleefully. But glass is strong, non-porous, is not made with chemicals and is compatible with every type of lube. What’s not to love?
Earth Day and Sex Toys: A Battery Primer
Everybody goes on and on about how “green” and environmentally superior rechargeable sex toys are, but I’d bet that you didn’t know this fact: Alkaline batteries can be safely disposed of with normal household...
Sex Toy Journalism: Seeking the Truths of Silicone via Flame Testing and Confronting Manufacturers
Update: Major developments in the Flame Testing and Sex Toy material testing world have occurred. “Updates” are added throughout the post. What is Flame Testing and What Does it Prove in Regards to Silicone...
The Ultimate Guide to Silicone Sex Toys – With Metis Black of Tantus, Inc.
Silicone sex toys are heralded as the most superior sex toy material to many people. Silicone dildos can vary through a range of densities and silicone vibrators can feel plush without the potential for...
