Hey sex fans,
It’s Product Review Friday again and this is Week 2 of our 3rd annual Holiday Gift Giving Guide.
This week we welcome back two manufacturers we’ve reviewed before — Digital Playground and System JO. To view the previous reviews for these two companies, just search for their names using the search function in the header.
JO H2O Flavored Sweet Pomegranate —— $15.07
JO H2O Flavored Tangerine Dream —— $15.07
Gina & Kevin
Gina: “Gosh, it’s been a whole month since Kevin and I posted a review. Where does the timego?”
Kevin: “And we’ve back at it with a bang too, because we have a couple of nice personal lubes to tell you about. They are flavored water-based lubes from System JO. I have no idea what that name means, but the lubes we have are great.”
Gina: “I can’t figure out the name either, nor have I ever heard of this company before. But it is clear that they know what they are doing, both in terms of product development and packaging.”
Kevin: “The two flavors we have to show you today are — H2O Flavored Sweet Pomegranate and H2O Flavored Tangerine Dream. They are just two of the half dozen or so flavors available.”
Gina: “These fruity flavored lubes are all latex safe (think condoms) and non-staining. They hold up really well in terms of consistency, even with vigorous use. I didn’t notice any stickiness or tackiness, which is often the downfall of other water-based lubes we’ve tried. You should also know that both of these products contain parabens and glycerin. Now, that’s not a problem for me necessarily, but I know that a lot of other people want, and often must, avoid these dubious ingredients. If you are one such person, you’ll need to avoid these products.”
Kevin: “I was impressed with the taste of each, which kind of surprised me. I’m not one for flavored stuff that masks the raw taste of sex. But, like I said, these were fine; although the Sweet Pomegranate is really sweet. There wasn’t any cloying after taste though. Maybe that’s because these products don’t contain artificial sweeteners.”
Gina: “Yeah, sweeteners in a lube would be a disaster. Just think of the yeast infections. Like I said above, I really like the packaging. It’s playful and stylish all at the same time. And the packages are color-coded to match the flavor.”
Kevin: “I liked the unique pop-top lid. It makes for easy one-handed use. That probably doesn’t sound like a big thing, but it is. I hate having to totally interrupt the action just to handle a bottle of lube.”
Gina: “There is also a distinct, but subtle fragrance to each of each product that matches the flavor. The Sweet Pomegranate is fruity, as you’d expect, but it also has a bit of a floral accent. Can’t honestly say that I know what pomegranates smell like, but product smells more like candy than fruit. I second Kevin’s comments about it being really sweet tasting. Tangerine Dream, my favorite, is tangy and citric-y; the fragrance is great too.”
Kevin: “There is a velvety consistency to both products; they’re remarkably silky and smooth. If I didn’t know they were water-based, I would have guessed they were silicone-based. Water-based lubes, like these two, are easily to clean up. Soap and water will do the trick.”
Gina: “We both agree; these two personal lubes are worth a try, particularly if you dig a flavored lube.”
JO Premium Women —— $22.39
JO H2O Women —— $11.66
Joy & Dixie
Joy: “We’re back with two more amazing products from the System JO people. You probably saw the reviews we didjust a couple of weeks ago for their Clitoral Gel, right?”
Dixie: “I should mention from the start of this review that both Joy and I are total lube snobs. I figure ya gotta be since there is so much questionable stuff on the market these days.”
Joy: “Absolutely! Listen, folks you need some standards when it comes to products that you will use on and IN your body. You certainly don’t want to be at the mercy of unscrupulous manufacturers. Be informed and choose your products wisely; it’s the only way to protect yourself.”
Dixie: “The two products we have today are very similar. The JO Premium Women is a silicone-based lubricant; the JO H2O Women is the water-based product. Both were developed for women by women and contain vegetable-based glycerin as opposed to animal-based glycerin. This should waylay any concerns some might have about yeast infections associated with animal-based glycerin.”
Joy: “While we’re on the topic of ingredients, I should point out that the JO H2O Women product contains parabens. Again, some women may be sensitive to that. Parabens, as you may know, are preservatives and you can’t have a water-based lube without some kind of preservative, because it will go bad.”
Dixie: “What’s so remarkable about both the JO Premium Women and the JO H2O Women is that they both feel so much alike. Both are very slick and slippery. Both feel like silicone. The JO Premium Women for obvious reasons, it is silicone-based after all. But the JO H2O Women is nearly identical in its consistency. And both last and last.”
Joy: “It’s true! I expect that kind of staying power for a silicone-based lube, but I was amazed at the staying powerof the water-based one. I never had to use more than two little dollops of either formula for an entire play session and each session included a toy too. By the way, I really love the pump dispenser. There is no waste, no spillage and the plastic cap that fits over the pump keeps everything clean.”
Dixie: “Both products are 100% latex safe, so there’s never an issue with condom use. Both are fragrance free too, which I really appreciate. The JO H2O Women is easier to clean up, because it is water-based. But soap and water is really all you need for both. I found that the anti-bacterial hand soap I have on my vanity is the most effective in cutting the silicone in the JO Premium Women formula. Don’t know why that is, but there ya have it.”
Joy: “Despite the fact that these two product are formulated for women, men can and should use them too. They’re just great!”
Dixie: “I agree. We’re both totally impressed with the System JO company. Kudos to everyone associated with them.”
Pirates Pendant Vibe – Black —— $19.99
Karen
When I got home from Dr Dick’s with our monthly allotment of review products I was arranging the booty on the dining room table when my partner, Jack, came in the room. “Look what we scored this time,” I proudly announced as I waved my hand over all the goodies. The only thing I was unclear on was the Pirates Pendant Vibe. I mean, I understood the pendant vibe part; I just couldn’t figure out the pirate part. Jack had to tell me about the Digital Playground movie series, Pirates.”Ok, I confess, porn is not my thing; I’ve never really been interested. But that’s fine, because Jack
consumes enough porn for the both of us. And apparently, from the way he went on and on about Pirates, it’s one of his favorites.
While I can’t be accused of being a fan of the movies, I do count myself among the fans of the Pirates Pendant Vibe. It’s a kicky little bullet vibe that doubles as a pendent jewelry. Once Jack filled me in on the theme of the movies, I understood the fun pirate designs that decorate the vibe.
It is remarkably quiet, very discreet and attractive in its own way. The vibe has multiple vibration patterns, five to be precise. And you cycle through them with the one-touch button situated at the top of the vibe. It is amazing on my clit.
It operates with three of those round watch batteries and the first set is included in the package. I love that! The Pirates Pendant Vibe is made of plastic; it’s phthalate free, hypoallergenic and latex free. It is not waterproof, however, so your pirate play will have to remain on dry land. That’s the only disappointing part.
I have the black version, but apparently the Pirates Pendant Vibe also come in a variety of other colors including metallic pink, white, copper, gold and silver.
I’m happy to recommend the Pirates Pendant Vibe as a sweet little stocking stuffer. It would make a charming gift for someone familiar with the Pirates movies.
Janine’s Pirates Cove Rocket —— $34.99
Jada
I’ve never seen any of the Digital Playground Pirates movies, so the packaging for Janine’s Pirates Cove Rocket was pretty much lost on me. Don’t get me wrong; it’s stylish and the model on the cover, Janine, in her pirate rig is very sexy and not in an off-putting way either.The Pirates Cove Rocket is also attractive. It’s molded from what appears to be hard plastic, but it has a cream-colored coating on it that makes it pleasantly soft to the touch. I couldn’t find any information on the materials used in this product either on the package or the Digital Playground website. However, the package does say that it is phthalate free.
In keeping with the theme, the Pirates Cove Rocket is decorated with an abundance of what looks like those temporary tattoos you sometimes see in the stores. Of course, the images include a traditional scull and crossbones, an anchor and crossed pirate sabers, but there’s also hearts, a fish, flowers and stars. It’s a very busy design that will, no doubt, appeal to some. The base of the vibe is encrusted with rhinestones to further the pirate treasure theme, I guess.
The Pirates Cove Rocket is powered by two C-batteries, which are not included in the package. This adds a nice heft to the vibe and also makes for a more powerful vibration that lasts for a longer time than what smaller sized batteries could offer. The Pirates Cove Rocket also has three speeds and two variable vibrations. I confess to being impressed with the level of vibration, but the one button operation, at the base of the vibe, leaves a great deal to be desired. They’ve thoughtfully included a black satin storage/travel pouch too. It’s the kind of special touch you’d find with a more expensive vibrator, so I thought it was interesting that the manufacturer decided to go the distance with this product.
I used water-based lube when I played with the Pirates Cove Rocket. And while I generally like at least some texture to my insertables, the silky smooth surface of this vibe was very nice indeed. I was disappointed to discover that it’s not waterproof, because I would have liked to use it in the bath.
And because it is not waterproof, you can’t submerge it in warm soapy water for a thorough cleaning and there’s no sterilizing it either. Here’s the problem; it’s easy to get lube and bodily fluids on the rhinestone-encrusted base, but it’s not all that easy to clean that area. I found that wiping it down with a lint-free towel moistened with peroxide, rubbing alcohol or a 10% bleach solution worked best.
The Pirates Cove Rocket is best described as a novelty product. It would be an appropriate gift for someone new to the vibrator market. However, this product would, I think, disappoint a person who has experience with a quality vibrator.
ENJOY
