Monday, September 5, 2011
Review of the Large Dichroic Spiral
I’ve had the Dichroic Spiral, or Dichroic Wrapped G-Spot, for almost two years now, and it was one of the first toys I got at Edenfantasys among other goodies. It’s one of my most cherished toys, and I love it. So it was finally due that I would give it its review. Just to be clear I’m reviewing the 1.5” version, since I have the Cobalt blue version of the smaller one.
As you look at this beautiful glass toy, the first thing that you notice is the rainbow colors that are reflected by the dichroic metal inside the wraps. As they are handmade, this pretty effect changes from one toy from another and makes every one of them unique. This toy can stand upright since the base is completely flat, which will give a nice erotic view if there is a partner driving it. The word Phallix can be read at the bottom when the toy is oriented towards the g-spot.
On the product page, the given 1.5” size for the diameter is measured with the wraps and corresponds also to the size of the head. The size of the shaft alone is 1.25” and the entire toy is 7.5” long (in a direct line). It’s not all that large, but the head might feel like it is, as it’s got no give at all.
This is the largest glass beauty of my collection and I appreciate it for the way that the wraps are low and not particularly pronounced. Yes, the toy is large, but the texture won’t hurt or be too much. If you want more details about borosilicate glass, how to care for it and play with temperature, click here. When washing, make sure to pay extra attention to the two lines running along the head and a small hollow area at the very tip.
When playing with this dildo, the head is sure to hit the g-spot and all the wraps will give it a little poke as well. One of the things I also like is to look at the toy when it’s going in and out, and to let the wraps slide over the clitoris when the head is about to get out. Note that since the Phallix toys are handmade, there will be some variations in the curve of the shaft from a toy to another and how the wraps are placed; they ultimately are very similar, and will be as pleasurable.
This dildo is one of the very rare Phallix toys that DOES come with a well-padded velvet pouch, the 7” Pleasure Pouch, probably because it would not fit in their regular plastic case. If you want more details about that storage bag, the review is also available on the site. I got this toy at this sex toy store I trust, and so should you.
Kynky Kytty
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
Review of the Phallix Pleasure Pouch
The Pleasure Pouch by Phallix is a heavily padded drawstring pouch to protect your most valuable glass toys, or any toy you particularly want to protect. I was surprised to see how thick it was even though I knew they had been compared to cushions and pillows. It’s true.
It is made with synthetic velvet with an attractive wave pattern. It is padded with a thick polyester fill, proved with some loose fibers inside the pouch. It is covered with the velvet fabric inside and out, and the only visible seam is inside the pouch. It is possible –at least for me– to see that the fabric is actually reinforced with a mesh of fabric. So you get a really good pouch that resists normal use.The fabric did not have any noticeable smell before it was washed for the first time. I kept feeling the velvet over and over again and I noticed after a moment that I had no synthetic fibers on my hands, not even when scratching on the surface with a nail.
The Pleasure Pouch comes in three sizes, 7”, 9” and 12”. The model I have is the 9” and is actually 10 inches long. The extra inch is unpadded and allows the bag to be shut with the drawstring. At the very base, the width is 6” but with the padding, the pouch is 5” large. When there is nothing in it, it is 3” thick. With all the padding, the space inside is limited and can only fit large glass toy or two normal-sized ones, like the Dichroic Wrapped Love Wand in the picture. However, if you are going to squeeze two glass toys in the pouch, make sure that at least one of them is in a silk or satin bag so that the surface of the glass toys does not get scratched.
The bag is so padded that it’s almost unnecessary to close the bag unless you’re traveling with it. Even a single glass toy with a diameter of one inch will not slide out from the bag even if it is open and upside down. The only way to make it drop is to shake the pouch while it is upside down, and we both know that’s not going to be happening in every day situations, right?
The fabric is soft, but if you touch the surface before a first wash, you get that impression of having a manufacturer residue on your hands. However, there are no washing instructions, and I wish it did. It seems a pretty robust pouch and it can survive to a gentle cycle through the washer and dryer. It does not leak any dye and can be washed with other fabrics. The pouch was so plushy, I had to press the air out of it so that it will stop floating in my washer as it was getting filled with water.
After a first wash in a delicate cycle and dryer, the Pleasure Pouch was in a perfect condition. The velvet felt even softer and was felt just as padded. The inside of the pouch may take a while to be really dry, and you may have to put it back for another cycle or leave it out to air dry. I believe that with a high number of washes, that the polyester fill will eventually pack together and have a little bit more space inside. But then, I’d have to wash it frequently to get to that point.
I recommend this Pleasure Pouch to anyone who has a special glass toy that is often taken out of the box or when you need extra padding during transport if you are taking the toy outside of your home. However, since it is bulky, I do not think anyone would need a pouch like this for normal storage. It’s nice, it’s practical, but it looks like there is too much padding in this pouch. However, if you have a higher price toy that is worth over $150, sometimes extra padding is really what you want.
Kynky Kytty


