Review: DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Heart Slapper "Paddle" from Lovehoney

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Review: DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Heart Slapper Paddle

From: Lovehoney.com / Lovehoney.co.uk

As my personal subs know, in addition to being a loving Domme, I can also be a silly romantic. I'm a sucker for rose and heart-shaped toys, so I jumped at the chance when Lovehoney gave me the opportunity to review this heart-cutout slapper.

First, this is a slapper. Saying that it's a "slapper paddle" is technically redundant, but helpful for those who aren't familiar with the term. Basically, slappers are used like paddles, but they are specifically designed to make a louder sound when they hit. A slapper has two layers of leather (sometimes more) that are not joined together.

The additional layer catches the air, creating a loud "slap" when it lands that often sounds much worse than it actually is. On traditional slappers, the back layer of leather is often split into multiple strips and only the front side is used for hitting. Other designs feature holes or multiple strips of leather of varying lengths.

The advantage of this slapper is that it is designed so that either side can be used for hitting...

and, with a little practice, the cutout will leave a mark with a heart-shaped center on your target! ;-)

Like any good slapper, it has a satisfying sound, but the cutout and heavy leather give it a nice sting as well.

This product is shipped in a plain plastic bag with no unnecessary packaging, however there isn't a label specifying materials or the country of origin. I was a little disappointed when I opened the plastic bag, because I'd read that it has a strong leather smell. However, mine smelled of chemicals. It's been sitting out of the bag off-gassing for about three weeks, and now the leather smell is starting to come through if I really sniff it. I asked Lovehoney, and they told me that it is made in Poland, using Italian Leather.

The slapper is unlined and the handle is the only stitched area on the slapper. Reinforced with wood*, rather than metal, it fits nicely in the hand, and includes a knotted leather tie for hanging.

* The reinforcement is round, like a wooden dowel, rather than the rectangular shape shown in some of the pics on the Lovehoney website.

Speaking of the website, Lovehoney also offers this DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Heart Paddle (UK Link), and together they would make a lovely set.

DOMINIX is Lovehoney's luxury bondage line. While these are better made and in line with what you would find on a serious BDSM site, I wouldn't call this particular item "luxurious". However, it is a cute slapper that will definitely leave it's mark.

Personally, I'd love to have the matching paddle to make the set. *hint* *hint*

Buy:

US:
Lovehoney.com: DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Heart Slapper
Lovehoney.com: DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Heart Paddle

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Lovehoney.co.uk: DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Heart Paddle


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Note: I received a free sample from Lovehoney in exchange for an honest review.
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Review: The PULSE from HotOctopuss

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I was adding a few things to my Reviewers Wish List over at Lovehoney.co.uk, and realized they have their Lux Fetish Sex Swing (worth £79.99) FREE when you spend £70 on Bondage Boutique toys!

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Review: Lovehoney's Happy Rabbit "Natural" Rechargeable Silicone Vibrator

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My Little Bunny: A Side-by-Side Comparison

Review: Turbo Jack Mini Rabbit Pearl Vibrator

From: Lovehoney.com

What is it about this rabbit vibe that makes me think of cutesy names? It's certainly made for an adult!

But it's also so cute! It's a miniature version of my favorite rabbit, all the way down to the smiling face and bumpy texturing under the head.

I put three fresh AA batteries in each of them and did a full side-by-side comparison. The new mini takes three AAs, but I also use them in my larger bunny because, although they don't last as long as the C batteries it normally requires, they seem to make the vibe go faster when they're fresh. And faster is almost always better!

Speaking of which, the clit vibe on the Mini Rabbit is about the same size as it's bigger cousin. It's a visible metal color while the other one is a less obvious ivory-colored plastic. The rabbit covering it is only slightly shorter on the mini, and the bullet inside is pretty much the same strength - possibly slightly stronger. It's definitively enough to satisfy! The difference in the angles is more obvious in the above picture than I noticed while holding them, but it seems to fit well even though I've often had push down on the larger bunny.

The shaft is both shorter and narrower on the mini. I didn't seem as filling as I slid it into place, but I felt and enjoyed the rotation a lot more. I'm pride myself on being pretty tight - no kids and I know how to do my kegels! I've broken the rotation on more than one bunny, and I often leave it turned down when I use them. With the mini, I had it up at full speed, which I also noticed was a lot faster than the larger bunny. The metal beads inside it are actually strung onto a round cage of posts which rotates with a mechanical sound that does get pretty loud, but doesn't sound like a vibrator. (The larger bunny only has one post that moves around stirring loose plastic beads.) This is the most obvious "turbo" feature of the mini when I visually compared them side-by-side, but I think that with it being smaller, it was easier for it to rotate around inside me as well.

The battery holder is different from any rabbit that I've ever seen. It has dials rather sliders.

Plus: The dials allow for a greater variation in speeds. They also each light up, getting brighter as you turn it up, making it easier to control your bunny in the dark and/or for your partner to be able to see how high the intensity is.

Minus: Even with the raised marks on the dials, it can be hard to turn them with slippery hands. I found myself using my fingernail, or grabbing the nightshirt that I'd just taken off, to turn them.

If you've never used a rabbit vibe before, or either you or your partner find them a little intimidating - and many men do - this would be a good one to start with. In fact, I could see a woman who is a rabbit-lover like me using this one to introduce her not-so-endowed partner to her love of toys. It's also smaller for travel.

Speaking of which, I also got a Small Square Satin Drawstring Toy Bag. I actually thought I asked simple twist for the long and narrow bag, but as you can see, this one is actually a perfect fit for My New Little Bunny. The larger rabbit vibe will just barely fit in it diagonally, and you would definitely want the tall, thin bag for a rabbit vibe with controls on the bottom. (Maybe next time I'll tell you why I generally prefer bunnies with hand-held controllers.)

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I should mention that even though my items were ordered from the US website, they took a little longer than I would have expected with their Free Priority Mail shipping. That is because they actually came from the UK, where Lovehoney was founded. They are still working out the kinks (NPI) on the new US site, and obviously that includes their supply chain. The form on the unopened plain cardboard box simply says "Novelty Item", but knowing that their items have been through customs might make some people a little nervous. Hopefully this won't be an issue much longer as they grow their US business.

FOLLOW UP: I've used both bunnies together a couple times now, and I find that I keep coming back to the mini! Even though it's size didn't really impress me at first, I'm actually finding it to be a better fit. It's the difference between a lover putting in as many fingers as possible hoping to hit the right spot and a lover using just one or two fingers expertly on that spot! I'm fan of the latter technique, and I'm also becoming a big fan of My Little Bunny!

NOTE: This is NOT a sponsored review. My bunny and bag were a gift to me from simple twist as part of my testing of Lovehoney.com as a potential affiliate.

Shopping with Kink-Colored Glasses: Pervertables

UPDATE: I've created a Flickr Group where you can post your photos of possible pervertables:
                http://www.flickr.com/groups/pervertables/

Put on those Kink-Colored Glasses and show me what you've got!

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The items in my "Name the Pervertables" post were:

1) A Red Spatula - to be used for percussion (tapping and hitting), including self-spanking!

2) Rubber O Rings - in different sizes, to be used for cock and ball rings

Generally inexpensive, pervertables are everyday, vanilla items which can be "perverted" to be used for kinky purposes. Common examples examples include hairbrushes, wooden spoons and clothes pens. An interesting exercise is to go shopping at Walmart, Target or even your grocery store wearing your "Kink-Colored Glasses" as you look for items that could be used in play.

For instance, I happened upon this set of three nice sturdy Bamboo Stir-fry Implements for only $2.99 at my local grocery store this weekend and I had to get them.

I found a great list of  possible pervertables here:
                 http://twistofwyrd.com/documents/pervertables.pdf

Take a look and put on a pair of Kink-Colored Glasses for your next shopping trip!

"In Hysteria, Hugh Dancy revs up the first vibrator"

I just saw this article at straight.com and had to share it with you. I'm so glad to see that Hysteria, which I first blogged about in September, is still on track. Let me know if you've seen anything about when/where we'll be able to see it here in the States.

May is National Masturbation Month And All Your Favorite Toys Are on Sale!

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The Anatomy of the Perfect Sex Toy

I do love my bunny.

If it only had hands and a tongue!

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Happy New Year!

I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. I had a special boy visiting me and serving me, and had a wonderful time.

Around the house, he was generally dressed in only a collar, cock ring or CB device, and panties. There weren't any scene events going on, but we went out on vanilla-ish dates, with secret bits of kink thrown in. In addition to visiting my favorite art museum, indy movie theatre, etc, we went out somewhere different for dinner every night. I mixed it up from casual to romantically sensual and extravagant, selecting an assortment of good local restaurants with a variety of cuisines and experiences.

Each time we dressed to go out, I would select a CB device or cock ring for him to wear and/or other items as well as panties. On one of the first days, I had him wear one of my black lace bras under his shirt. Another evening, we went lingerie and toy shopping (for both of us) at a local adult store while he was locked in one of his CBs. And he wore his black leather collar out to the New Year's Eve!

As we progressed, I taught him to properly shave his legs, and had him wear stockings for me when we went out as well as around the house, and even to bed. I also painted his toenails and started to teach him paint mine. I especially loved the fact that every time he noticed the pretty pink polish on my fingernails it reminded him that his toes were secretly painted to match. ;-)

I sent him home still wearing the toenail polish, and with the collar and stockings, as well as what I hope were some wonderful memories. :-) And while I know that it was a very expensive trip for him, I do hope to see him again as we continue his training.

Hysteria: The REAL Origin of Vibrators!

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