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Showing posts with label Stone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stone. Show all posts

Monday, January 24, 2011

Review of the Para Jandia

This is the first time ever that I have tried a stone toy, and even if I knew what a hard toy felt, the stone toy Para Jandia from Diamond Lovetoys offered a model that significantly differed from those available in glass toys.

The Para Jandia is medium sized dildo, but it’s not its hardness that will make it feel the 1 ½” IMG_1003diameter too large or too much to handle. It may hard to see, especially at first but the thickness of the four peaks along the 7” shaft slightly increase. To be honest, I didn’t notice all that much during use, but I can say it is a very pleasurable experience. The surface is very sleek and the texture is gentle, with no edges that may feel like it’s too much, but do consider that I really like texture and that it could feel pronounced to some people. This is a toy that is also suitable to stimulate the g-spot enough to squirt, but the base is not flared enough to be considered safe for anal play.

The design with this one is very original and most importantly unique. It’s sometimes hard to come up with words over a new experience, and with the Para Jandia, I could compare it to the escalation setting of a vibrator translated to a dildo. That’s what the peaks and the valleys feel like, as more pressure is gradually applied to the g-spot while still being able to feel the exponential crescendo of pressure, whether used slowly or with more speed. The head of the toy is shaped like an egg, and its roundness is also a stimulating element on its own when starting to play with it.

I do not know about you, but the fact that it is made of stone gives it a touch of kinkiness that is very compelling. I’d never do it with a phallic stone I’d pick up somewhere, because there will still be a risk of getting some nasty scratches and there is no way the surface would feel good enough to make is pleasurable. And then, no matter how often I could wash it, it would always give the IMG_0999impression of not being sanitary. So, this stone toy gives me the occasion of feeling a little bit kinkier while still playing completely safe. If you want to know how to care for a toy made of stone, click here.

The packaging of this toy was minimal, and wasn’t worth more than a few dollars. It comes in a metal box with some padding to keep the toy from hitting the sides, but in itself cannot really be used for storage unless you have a storage bag, which does not come with the Para Jandia.

You can also get this toy at this great sex store I trust.

Kynky Kytty

product picture
Dildo by Diamond Lovetoys
Material: Stone
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This product was provided free of charge to the reviewer.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Material Data Sheet: Stone

Material

Here’s a material that does not get to be used often with sex toys, and it’s a shame. The stone that is usually used for making stone toys is sandstone, a sedimentary rock. Every stone sex toys is obviously unique and you may find yourself admiring the surface as you handle it since there are no regularities in the grain pattern.

A stone toy is mildly porous, and the reason why it is not completely non porous despite being made of stone is because of the coating protecting the stone and you during use. If you close your eyes, the surface will feel almost identical to that of a glass toy, except that it does not feel exactly like the surface of glass, but very close to it. The density of a stone toy is similar to that of glass, and I actually expected to be slightly heavier.

It is a hypoallergenic material that is obviously odorless, phthalates-free and latex-free. This hard and sleek material makes any lubricant last for a long time, whether it is water or silicone-based.

However, I was not able to get any information about the type of glaze or varnish that was used on the stone, but I would keep any stone toy away from chemicals as you may never know with what the coating may react.

Temperature Play

Like glass, stone conducts heat and cold well, and is suitable for temperature play. It’s recommended to place the toy in warm or cold water for about 15 minutes. Once you know what you are doing, you can also try making it even colder or warmer, by adding a few ice cubes or a part of boiling water in your bowl of water once the first 15 minutes are over, and wait a few more minutes. It is important not to place your toy in the microwave or the freezer, so that you may not hurt yourself during use.

Cleaning

Sex toys made from stone can be washed with antibacterial soap and water. Depending on the texture of the glass, there could be grooves that are hard to reach, and you can use a toothbrush in that case. They can also be sanitized with a 10% bleach/90% water solution. If you intend to share without sanitizing the toy first, you can also slip a condom over it.

Remember to wash your toy before and after each use.

Storage

A cloth pouch or bag is recommended for storing a toy made of stone, as long as you can keep it away from other hard surfaces. The most important thing is to make sure that your toy will not be getting any scratches to maintain the integrity of the surface.