I’m A Sex Ed Superhero!

SheVibe has long been one of the sex-positive shops that I adore. I mean, look at their logo on my sidebar – how many sex shops feature wheelchair users regularly? The answer is not many. SheVibe also takes steps to lift up voices. They listen if people have concerns and make changes where need be, too. Overall, they’re one of the best shops out there. Plus, their site is full of delightful art. As a comic lover, it’s always fun to visit and see what new drawings are up.

That admiration I have for them, I have learned, is mutual.

A while ago, SheVibe worked to start the creation of superhero trading cards. Today, I joined a number of friends and colleagues in being featured as one of those superheroes!

Superhero illustration of Grayson Schultz, he is standing on top of a building overlooking a city scape at dusk. He is wearing a dark blue with turquoise trim super hero suit. He is looking back at the viewer with a riding crop in his left hand and a magical otter stuffie in his right.

back of superhero card grayson schultz he/him graysonschultz.com twitter - graysongoal instagram - graysongoal hidden talent - opening minds to thinking differently about the world superpower - elasticity and empathy weapon of choice - a riding crop in one hand and an otter stuffie hanging down from the other  talking frankly about how inequities affect self-love, relationships, sexuality, and sex itself

 

I don’t know how to express my love of this drawing. We were able to incorporate a nod to Nightwing, my namesake, with the pose and outfit. I was also able to include one of my favorite BDSM toys. Oh, and that stuffie? I very much have a real version that Sir got for me a few months ago.

grayson snuggled an otter stuffie

I can’t say enough about how happy I am with how this turned out – or to join the sex-positive justice league!

To see each superhero, go check out SheVibe’s page. And make sure to go support them (and me!) by snagging some gear from them using my affiliate link.

Pay For Your Porn for Valentine’s Day

One of my favorite affiliates, CrashPad, is having a great V Day sale!

Both CrashPad and PinkLabel.TV are ethical porn spots run by the lovely people over at Pink & White Productions. Now up until 11:59 pm Pacific Time on Monday the 15th, you can save 15% off all sales on both sites with the code LOVEYOURSELF.

What do I love about this company? I could talk about that forever, but here’s the short version:

  • This is ethically produced porn.
  • It is queer feminist porn.
  • It is even inclusive porn, featuring trans, BIPOC, and disabled folks.

James Darling, a white passing trans man, smelling roses; text overlayed: "I wanted this shoot to be a ritual about self-love and self pleasure and just taking this moment to really dive deep into that for yourself. I think it's a really radical, important thing to do."

Between trans performer James Darling’s recent self-love video and my all-time favorite porn staring disabled and trans performer Lyric Seal and nonbinary performer Joey Minx, there’s a lot to enjoy. They even have a masturbation film guide!

Not into porn but want to send a gift card to your favorite connoisseur? You can pick one up for PinkLabel.TV or gift a 3-month or year-long membership to CrashPad easily.

Satisfyer Pro 2 Next Gen Review

I bought the Satisfyer 2 Pro on my own but do share an affiliate link at the end of the post.

Satisfyer Pro 2 Review with picture of Satisfyer Pro 2 in a teal & light wood shelf

A few weeks into the pandemic, I got a gift card and decided to pick up my first air-pulse toy. I’ve been told these are must-have toys by fellow sex educators and others but I’ve had some concern about the often-gendered nature of the toy. But, look, it was time for a change.

One of these reasons I’ve been so excited about this toy is the slight bottom growth I have from testosterone. Despite reading reviews like those from Erika Lynae, I had a feeling this could lead to some pretty intense orgasms, but I was underprepared.

Anyway, what are the details?

  • Non-contact pressure-wave technology to provide feelings of suction and pulsations, similar to the sensations you feel during oral sex
  • 11 intensities
  • Waterproof up to a meter for 30 minutes
  • Quieter than the previous model
  • Larger & wider head than the previous model for better coverage
  • Scroll feature instead of cycling through like in the old model
  • Rechargeable via a magnetic charger
  • Easy to clean.

For more comparing this to previous Satisfyer models, check out Miss Ruby Reviews’ post.

The Bad

I often forget to charge the toy, but that’s my issue.

The idea of getting a full seal with the toy around a clit is a little difficult. I appreciate the wide mouth, but also wonder if it would be better to have interchangeable mouths instead.

I’ll be honest – until I started writing this review, I had no idea the Satisfyer had eleven intensities. I usually stick to the bottom 3-4 and orgasm pretty quickly. After really putting in the effort, I was able to withstand all 11 intensities – though not necessarily for long…

The Good

That said, the intense vibrations may help people who struggle with sensation issues reach orgasm. What works for one person might not work for another, and I’m really glad there is a large amount of variety in sex toys. That range gives us accessibility, and that’s wonderful. The dynamic between this Satisfyer and similar toys seems similar to me to the dynamic between the Doxy and other wands. Some of us like or need extra intensity, and some of us don’t.

Speaking of accessible, the handle is great. I’ve not run into have days where I struggle to use this toy. It’s also not caused any subluxation or dislocation.

It’s a sleek, pretty toy. The color is great. The controls and charging all work really well. It’s super easy to clean.

As a trans masculine person with a little bottom growth (AKA the clitoris enlarging from testosterone), these orgasms are intense. I believe they would be for anyone without bottom growth. I know that the growth has allowed me more access to the interesting sensations of the Satisfyer since my clit gets slightly more surrounding than someone else’s might.

The Extra Fun

Y’all know that I usually recommend against buying toys on Amazon. There can be shady stuff that goes down. I wanted to share this review from Goddess Divine, though, because it’s beautiful and perfect:

This rose gold, silicone tipped beauty will make you feel like the Queen you were always meant to be.
You set this bad boy into position and it stays. I’m talking hands free. You can watch your porn, eat a snack, browse Netflix, knit a sweater, whatever you want.
Until 30 seconds later. When you approach orgasm numero uno. It’ll be small but powerful. You’ll de-clit this so fast you won’t even remember what you were doing. Catch your breath. Then think to yourself “just one more won’t hurt.”
A minute later, numero dos.
By the time you hit number 3, your soul will seperate from your body like some Doctor Strange move.
Now you’ve reached, the need-an-Excorism level.
Palms sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy, weirdly craving spaghetti.
You’ll become your biggest cheerleader.
“You’re the freaking champion. You’re going to cum. You deserve this. You freaking know you do.”
“Just one more orgasm, then you’re done.”
*orgasms*
maniacal laughter “Girl, you know I was lyin. Go again, you bad mamma jamma.”
If you’ve called yourself the champion at least once, you’ve reached the winners circle of masturbation. It’s a small club. Growing by the day thanks to this suction, wave-length, science vibrator.
Another word of cautionIf you think at any point “weird, feels like I can poop right now.” DE-FREAKING-CLIT. You will undoubtedly poop yourself. Also, you may passout. I maaaay be speaking from experience.
Proceed with caution.

She’s not the only person who has had their life changed by this toy. One review is from someone who hasn’t orgasmed in a long time due to meds who finally has them again. Another called it a soul snatcher. From the hilarious to the heartfelt, reviews of this toy across the internet are mostly positive.

It’s also led a lot of people to finally being able to squirt! Since this is definitely a goal for me, it’s one of the main reasons I bought this toy.

The Verdict?

If you have a clitoris, consider getting this toy. It’s something that I’ve had for a few months and picked up rather cheap, but would probably save in an emergency.

You can pick up the Satisfyer Pro 2 from Peepshow Toys where you can save 10% using the code CHRONIC.

Review: Sola Sync

Between my divorce last year and a million other things going on, I’ve fallen way behind on posting reviews. That changes now, with this inaugural Reviews Day Tuesday post. Stay tuned for more reviews!

photo of the sola sync - a purple wand style sex toy with a round separate remote control against a turquoise comforter

A while back, I picked up the Sola Sync as a present to myself. I don’t normally buy a ton of toys since I get to test a lot, but I really wanted this one.

Before I dig into my thoughts, here are the Sync’s stats:

  • Made of silicone with a satin finish
  • Flexible massage head
  • 10 vibrating functions, 5 multi-speed options, and 5 unique patterns
  • Wireless remote
  • The wand is waterproof (but not the remote)
  • AC/USB charger
  • LED indicator on toy and remote
  • Ergonomically designed
  • Up to 1.5 hours of play on a single charge
  • Comes with a storage pouch that’s lint-free and antibacterial
  • 5-year warranty

There are some toys that I just can’t bring myself to touch again because they’re far too gendered. Thankfully, this toy is so incredibly soft, both in touch and look, without being overtly and exclusionarily femme. From the first time I saw this toy at Woodhull in 2017, I knew it was something that I would enjoy. Between the ergonomic design, the remote, and the absolutely gorgeous color, I couldn’t get it out of my head and had to have it. The Sync is also the softest toy I’ve ever touched. It was one of the few toys I could consistently use while dealing with intense pelvic floor pain.

The remote addressed one of my least favorite things about other wands like the Doxy – removing the issue of having to fumble with buttons while you’re close to orgasm. The number of times I’ve turned off the Doxy or Magic Wand while using it on myself or others? Way too many. With the Sync? Once or twice.

Plus, no pesky cords restricting you to an outlet!

I bought this before I bought a Hitachi Magic Wand. For those who have utilized the Magic Wand, the Sync:

  • Is slightly buzzier at the lowest level
  • Is easier to hold due to lighter weight and ergonomic design
  • Has a head that seems to diffuse vibration easier
  • Is easier to find buttons on the actual device
  • Comes with a remote
  • Has higher settings are more directed and powerful than Magic Wand in some aspects
  • Offers more stimulation options (e.g., for edging, etc.) due to head design

As someone who has gotten more and more adventurous, one of the other things I appreciate about the Sync is that it’s easier than other toys to insert it into orifices. It’s honestly the one wand toy that I could see using – with a partner – anally.

The one thing I wish was slightly different is the charging system. The power source is a USB, but it connects to this toy via aux jack. For me, that allows far too much opportunity for potential charging issues due to buildup of dust, lube, etc. Due to that, this is a toy you absolutely need to clean every single time you utilize it – no letting it possibly sit overnight, etc.

I wouldn’t mind a longer use time for the charging time, too, but that’s a very minor issue.

The verdict? Get this toy!

Honestly, this is one toy that I feel like everyone should own. It’s incredibly accessible from a physical standpoint, especially with the remote. It has an amazing range and variety of vibrations available to use. Plus, it’s so gorgeous in design that I wouldn’t be embarrassed to leave it out on a shelf in my bedroom permanently

You can get your own Sola Sync from Peepshow Toys.

Review: Fun Factory Volta

It’s been a hot minute since I finished a review. Let’s dive into the Volta from Fun Factory.

photo of the volta from fun factory

The Volta features an almost snake tongue-like appearance, making it easy to focus on the clitoris – or anywhere else for that matter. Mine as pictured above is a reddish color and set against a teal background.

As for details, Fun Factory has us covered:

With the way the Volta is set up, the vibrations run through the tips of the toy making it perfect for clit stimulation… That said, it’s also great for hitting other erogenous zones for people of any gender.

The loop on the end makes it easy to hold, and the buttons being there makes it a much more accessible toy than some of the others we’ve looked at.

There are six speeds and six vibration patterns, too, allowing for a high level of exploration.

Feelings and Verdict

I’ve tested this toy under a few different circumstances. It’s a relatively enjoyable one, and there are definitely layers of fun to be had.

I tend to like to orgasm a little more quickly than this toy makes it happen. It’s perfect for teasing, though!

At $139.99, it’s a little high-priced in my opinion. I enjoyed it as a toy and as an enhancement to other sexual activity. That said, it’s not the most intensely vibrating toy I have. If deep and hard vibrations are your thing, this might be one to pass on.

On the other hand, if you enjoy being teased or teasing – or lighter stimulation? The Volta is a can’t-miss addition to your toy box.

Sexy Holiday Sales

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Keep checking back throughout the week as I’ll be adding more holiday sales to the list!

 

photo of two people in a moped with sidecar and text: Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale! 25% off entire order plus free shipping - exluding fun kits, while supplies last, not valid with any other offer, only valid 11/21/18-11/28/18

Fun Factory’s sale gives you 25% off of your entire order – excluding fun kits. You’ll also get free shipping! This sale ends on the 28th.

 

drawing of a house full of robots that share the details of the sale as described below

SheVibe is offering a couple of sales, giving you the opportunity to save more by spending more. To save, use the corresponding codes below:

Save 10% off orders $75+ – JINGLE10
Save 15% off $100+ – JINGLE15
Save 20% off $125+ – JINGLE20

You’ll snag free shipping, and this sale runs until the 26th.

 

Peepshow Toys logo

Peepshow Toys is running a sale where you save 25% off your order! There is no coupon code needed. This sale runs through the 26th (Monday).

Starting today (Friday) through Monday, you can also snag GREAT door buster deals while supplies last here.

 

You can save 30% off Vibrant’s Cyber Monday collection. Make sure to use the code CYBERMONDAY18 to save.

 

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For Cyber Monday, you can save 30% off orders from Smitten Kitten! That’s both in-store and online.

You’ll also get free shipping on orders of $75 and up. Get shopping!

 

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Enjoy geeky things like superheroes? Want to snag sex toys related to those heroes? I’ve got the perfect place for you!

You can save 20% on everything from Pokemoan butt plugs to Doctor Screw’s Sonic Vibrator now through the 27th here.

 

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Remember, you can always save 15% off your CrashPadSeries membership using the code CHRONICSEX. I highly suggest checking out the videos with Joey and Lyric Seal (pictured above in a wheelchair).

Oh yes, there is disabled representation in porn, my friends.

 

Come As You Are logo

Come As You Are is my favorite Canadian co-op. The staff are amazing, and their commitment to quality is top-notch. Their biggest sale of the year runs until Monday. Here are the codes to save:

BLACKFRIDAY10: SAVE 10% OFF ORDERS $100+*
BLACKFRIDAY20: SAVE 20% OFF ORDERS $200+*
BLACKFRIDAY30: SAVE 30% OFF ORDERS $300+

Keep in mind those are all before discount prices. The sale runs until the 26th.

 

tool shed logo

Tool Shed Toys in Milwaukee is getting in on the Cyber Monday action, too!

You can save 20% off any online order when you use the code CYBERTOOLS18 at checkout on the 26th.

Treat Your Tokus!

On right, white person with a crystal necklace holding buttplugs; On left, grey lined background with black text - final day! 25% off a defined collection - use code TOKUS - valid August 30 & 31, 2018

Vibrant is having their final Anal August sale!

You can save 25% off their curated collection of booty goodies. Make sure to use the code TOKUS to save!

If you don’t find what you want in that collection, you can use CHRONICSEX to save 10% off another order. You can’t double up codes – sorry!

What are you waiting for? Go pick up some lube, condoms, or butt plugs! The sales ends at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on August 31st.

Review: Bi Stronic Fusion

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Fun Factory gave me the Bi Stronic Fusion for free in exchange for an honest review.

The Stronic line from Fun Factory is supposed to deliver a hands-free experience. It’s a self-thrusting toy that vibrates internally, too. This could be a game changer for many people who need something hands-free. Did Bi Stronic Fusion deliver? First, let’s get into the basics.

The Basics

The Bi Stronic Fusion is about 8.5 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. There’s a butterfly-like shaped dongle that’s meant to stimulate the clitoris.

It’s safe for butt play. You can use it underwater and get it as wet as you like. Like many Fun Factory toys, it’s rechargeable. Of course, it’s body-safe as well – this particular model is made of silicone with a plastic handle where the charging port and controls are.

A Word of Warning

The thrusting comes from using magnets. As such, this isn’t a safe toy for pacemaker owners. While they didn’t go through this in any promotional material, I would assume this could be uncomfortable for those with genital piercings or hip replacements, too.

Testing

I’ve had this toy for a few months. Honestly, I wanted to love it so I kept putting off writing a review. I hate to say it, but I wound up disappointed.

One thing I noticed that’s neither a pro or a con – because the toy thrusts, you need to use more lubrication than you might with a non-thrusting toy. Don’t learn it the hard way like I did, folx.

There are 64 different combinations of vibrations. With that many options, it’s actually hard to find the two settings I enjoyed – especially if using it at the same time. With only the two control buttons, there’s no good way of finding the setting aside from going through them all. If there were fewer settings, this toy would probably be more enjoyable. In fact, the few Fun Factory toys I dislike usually come from having too many options.

The clitoris nub was not well placed. If I wanted clitoral stimulation, I had to bend the nub which rendered the hands-free claim incorrect.

As for wanting to love a hands-free toy… this isn’t hands-free. Self-thrusting or self-pulsating, sure, but you do need something to stop it from sliding away. Could you use your thigh muscles instead of your hands? Sure. That’s still not something that’s accessible to people I thought might be able to benefit from this toy.

I try to test in so many conditions. In every single one of them, I wished this toy did more.

Verdict

I love Fun Factory as a company, but a lot of their toys wind up hit or miss for me. The Bi Stronic Fusion was, sadly, a miss.

Review: Real Nude Ergo Silicone Suction Cup Dildo and Mini Silicone Suction Cup Dildo by Blush Novelties

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Disclaimer: I was given these products for free in exchange for my honest review.

It’s been ages since Peepshow Toys sent me these two Blush dildos to review. Now that my pelvic pain is mostly under control, it’s nice to get back to doing reviews.

And having orgasms without wanting to die.

You know, the little things.

The Basics

Both dildos are beautiful and matte. They’re made of silicone with a suction cup on the end. Both also come with a storage pouch which is good because they pick up hair like there’s no tomorrow. There is a small bump where the testicles would be along with some small veiny features, a little urethra, and a soft head.

The larger dildo is 7.5 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. The mini is 7.2 inches long and 1.3 inches wide.

Testing

I’m not gonna lie – half of testing was singing into the dildos like microphones to Bob’s Burgers’ songs or figuring out how much I could bend them. The silicone is really fun to play with, especially combined with a harder center.

I tested these with Good Clean Love’s CaraGold lube. It’s no longer in stores as they’re revamping the formula after some issues. I’ll definitely let y’all know when it’s back in stock!

Going into this, I thought the smaller one would be more of my thing. After all, I haven’t been using larger insertable toys lately. I actually really enjoyed them both! I could see where the smaller one might feel a little irritating for some people since it’s an irregular size.

Both dildos felt really soft and comfortable. I actually laid there for a while and was incredibly comfortable.

Verdict

I really enjoyed both dildos. Their texture and pliability is something I haven’t seen in a ton of other dildos. Maybe I won’t give up on them after all!

You can grab both the regular and the mini at Peepshow Toys.

Don’t forget – you can save 10% on Peepshow orders using the code CHRONIC