Screaming O My Secret Vibrating Mascara: Discretion is a Must

Screaming O My Secret Vibrating Mascara

Discretion is a Must

When it comes to certain adult toys, secrecy is an important and at times necessary requirement, a selling point so commonplace that you hear it thrown out and about like last week’s leftovers: “Discreet design! Silent vibrations!” But at the end of the day, does this "miracle" toy actually hold up to these claims? What is true discretion anyway? I decided to crack this mystery by hunting down a pocket-sized companion that could pack a punch despite its size limitations. I wanted a vibrator I could conceal in my bag, a toy so subtle it would never expose my dirty hobbies. And when the doors are locked and the lights are out, I’d have on hand a spicy little number to keep my fingers clean.

Vibrators hidden beneath everyday makeup tools have a certain charm about them that always appealed, so my search began there. While lipstick designs are in abundance, the effect is akin to just using a bullet vibrator, and I desired a more unique experience. While browsing Spice2Nite’s website for ideas, I stumbled across a faux-mascara vibrator from a company promisingly named Screaming O. I attempted to buy it in-person first to get an idea of its size and potential durability through the packaging, but after waiting two months for the item arrive at to the store, I lost my patience and committed to an online purchase elsewhere instead.

The Screaming O Mascara normally retails for $15.99. I received a slight discount at my time of purchase (some $3-4 off), and shipping and tax calculations brought the final total to approximately $20. All in all, I consider it a good buy despite the endless difficulties I still suffer trying to replace the batteries. At the time, it wasn’t available on Amazon, but now the marketplace offers it for around $10.50 with free shipping if you have Amazon Prime. If my quest to locate the correct size of replacement batteries is unsuccessful, I’ll most likely order a brand new model from Amazon.

The dimensions of the Screaming O Mascara are mostly irrelevant since its vibration function defines its primary use and not its length or girth. However, it is comparatively larger than an off-the-shelf brand of mascara, but not unreasonably so, and no surface markings would communicate its true purpose anyway. 8.5 in (21.6 cm) long in total with a 1.2 in (3 cm) diameter/3.8 in (7.7 cm) circumference, you can insert the entire thing if you wish, but the vibrations hardly penetrate through the plastic and the surface is too smooth to provide much pleasure. The actual “mascara applicator” clocks in around 3 in (7.6 cm) long.

The exterior of the toy is made from a TPR/TPE plastic with some metallic elements and a switch located on the bottom that controls both the on/off function and vibrations. A single press will cycle through the patterns while a long hold turns the toy on and off. The interior wand is made from a silicone that Screaming O claims is latex and pthalate free, and I’m inclined to believe this because it imparts no smell even when first removed from the packaging. The “applicator” is tipped with super soft flexible spikes that initially appear intimidating but feel amazing against your skin with a gentle and easy give yet still firm enough to impart significant stimulation even before turning on the vibrations. Although the wand appears dainty, the Screaming O Mascara feels solidly built and can take a beating whether in a purse or inside you. The cap of mine has a scuff on it from when it fell out of my bag onto the concrete, but overall it still remains intact. My major concern as with most battery-powered toys is with the awkward AG13 batteries required to power it. Thankfully, it already comes with a set to start you out but locating replacements is becoming a frustrating endeavor, but more on that later.

There are four distinct vibration options: three continuous ones with varying intensities and an extensive tease phase. For the first time ever, I actually fell in the love with the unpredictable pattern option. The pattern repeats after a good 3-5 minutes which keeps you on your toes and always guessing. This proved to be a favorite while driving if I want an effective way to fire up my sex drive for my arrival home. I either clamp it between my legs or stuff it into my jeans at just the right angle for a dreamy and exciting hands-free experience. Although the vibration strength isn’t enough to actually make me climax, the pattern hiccups are enough to drive me up the wall and bring me to the edge.

And this toy makes for the best coworker to close with. After all is cleaned and counted and ready for the next day, it’s only a matter of hiking up my skirt and going to town at my leisure and at my whim. I’ve enjoyed it while sequestered in the bathroom while seated on the toilet, nestled on the stairs leading to the basement, on the computer chair with my legs thrown up on the desk, and huddled in a dark corner illuminated only by the light of my phone. What a thrill! The Screaming O Mascara is so relaxing and tantalizing, providing just enough tickle to stimulate without overexerting my nerves. When aiming for the finish line, I prefer the first and second flat-drone intensities especially when dealing with fresh batteries. I save the third and final strength for either the final lap or when I have less battery juice to work with. I generally avoid using the toy with the cap still on because it only provides a slight pressure, not enough to make any sort of difference even with the vibration at maximum. I sometimes use it separate from the body and in conjunction with the vibrating tip as a form of foreplay, but it usually sits to the side as I go about my business.

True to my goals and standards, the Screaming O Mascara is virtually silent and authentically pocket-sized, the perfect discreet toy to add to your arsenal. Although not fully waterproof, the cleanup is straightforward enough that there is no risk of drowning the battery housing. Its compact quality makes it an invaluable asset for spur of the moment arousal especially if on the road and away from home. However, as I’ve alluded to already, the battery situation is a nightmare. I still need to address errors and solve this problem because the AG13 replacement batteries I purchased fail to sit correctly in the housing and provide a weak charge, if at all. These batteries may be faulty or perhaps I’m putting them in wrong or damaged the circuits somehow, but I’m at a point where I’m prepared to fork over additional money for a new model. I miss having it at my disposal that much. Thankfully, the original batteries lasted quite a long time so I certainly got a fair amount of use from it before this fiasco started. As long as you’re aware of the potential battery situation, I highly recommend giving the Screaming O Mascara a try and keeping it handy for those moments when your dirty mind takes over. It’ll be our little secret.

Summary

Size: ★★★★★

Cost: ★★★★★

Texture: ★★★★☆

Material: ★★★★☆

Ease of use: ★★★☆☆

Effectiveness: ★★★★★

Final rating: ★★★★☆

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Pipedream Deluxe Vibro Balls: Love-Hate Relationships (Guest Review)

Pipedream Deluxe Vibro Balls

Love-Hate Relationships

Guest Review!

This month's review is brought to you in part by:
G

I have quite the interesting review lined up for you this month, dear readers! With the help of the charming G who graciously let me interview her about her experiences with Pipedream's Deluxe Vibro Balls, I present you with a double featurette of contrasting proportions. I hope my readers absorb my opinions with a grain of salt and understand my experiences with a specific toy may differ wildly from yours. I intend my reviews to provide a raw, genuine look into an adult toy without the potential biases from websites' product reviews. The following feature presents a perfect example of how one person may rave over how phenomenally a toy performs while another might say it was a waste of their money.

I purchased the Pipedream anal beads several months before G contacted me, but I never removed them from the box because I didn't have the time or opportunity to test them out yet. When I met with G, she handed me a velvet bag from her purse and asked me to guess the type of toy. By simply shaking it, I recognized immediately the telltale jostle of the balls and felt excitement well up. During our interview, she provided a glorious recollection of her adventures with the Deluxe Vibro Balls and could not praise them highly enough. Fueled by her encouragement, I drove home that evening and immediately tried them out...to incredible disappointment. Yet it was an experience that still satisfied me because it reminded me of my own advice: take what you hear with a grain of salt. So I will also butt into the spotlight and provide my review alongside G's to offer two sides of the same coin.

Both G and I purchased our Vibro Balls online (as is generally my recommended custom). G, having lost most of her toys in a fire, purchased the balls from an online adult site (name unknown) in an attempt to start from scratch. Anal toys were always a default for her, so she sought out a previous member of her collection to begin again with. Although she can't remember the exact purchase price, she recalled it was inexpensive, roughly around $20. I purchased mine from Amazon for about $13 on a whim since trying out anal beads consistently topped my sexy to-do list. The claim of "natural vibrations" from the weighted balls inside intrigued me because you may recall my necessity for that sort of stimulation. Normally the Pipedream Deluxe Vibro Balls retail for $24.95, a fair enough price but bordering on expensive for the size and nature of the toy.

The overall length of the Vibro Balls is 17.4 in (44.2 cm) with an insertable length of 10.8 in (27.4 cm). Each ball has a 3.9 in (9.9 cm) circumference/1.25 in (3.2 cm) diameter placing them on the higher end of anal bead sizing. G absolutely loves their size though, claiming the balls are large enough to provide excellent stimulation without being too large to cause pain. She adores the way each one feels going in and out of her body and really notices the girth and pressure once inside. The balls for me, unfortunately, are borderline too much to handle when inserted. I find the balls manageable going in but unfortunately, unlike G, they are next to unnoticeable once inside of me. I only feel a slight pressure and mild weight shift when moving around caused by the interior balls rolling about. As for removal, the first ball is almost pleasurable but rapidly gives way to pain and exhaustion when attempting to remove the entire string. The unyielding nature of the plastic does not help either.

The balls themselves are made of ABS plastic with a smooth and slick surface except for a slightly raised seam running through the center where the pieces connect after the manufacturers placed the weighted ball inside. A nylon cord attaches all four balls roughly an inch (2.5 cm) or so apart from one anther. Two majors factors arose when I researched the quality of the Vibro Balls before purchasing mine. One dealt with the seam causing users pain and requiring filing down before use. The other questioned the integrity and cleanliness of the cord. G said she experienced no issues with this seam and never had problems cleaning the entirety of the toy including the cord, which she claims can also take a good hearty yanking without worrying about snapping. The balls especially are easy to clean, and she feels confident with the overall quality of the anal beads. I noticed a slight ridge to the seam once inside me, but nothing of major concern. However, I couldn't help worrying over the actual quality of the plastic. While ABS plastic is technically safe, it is very cheap and not necessarily something you want to have inside you for extended periods of time. My nervousness regarding the integrity of the cord never passed despite G's reassurances so I never truly tested the strength of it. And after one use, the cord smelled terrible despite the extra measures I took cleaning and prepping myself and scrubbing the toy thoroughly twice afterwards. The plastic still had a lingering stench, and the cord smelled like I hadn't bothered to wash it at all. It repulsed me so much, I eventually threw the whole thing out.

G uses the Vibro balls both solo and with her partner. While great on its own, she claims it's best when combined with something vaginally such as a dildo or a dick. The addition of an object enhances the pressure inside, and if she uses it in tandem with her boyfriend, he also benefits from the sensation. If he provides a little tug  or yanks the entirety out of her during sex, it drives her over the edge without fail. It offers excellent foreplay opportunities and assistance during sex while requiring little to no coaxing to push inside her. The vibrations are also quite pleasurable for both her and her boyfriend. The small size makes for easy packing when on the road or traveling, so why leave home without it? Effective and reliable. Easy, breezy, beautiful: Pipedream.

My experience, on the other hand, is much less optimistic. Although an anal toy, I tested it vaginally first out of curiosity to avoid cross-contamination later on. While nice, it was nothing near orgasm-inducing even when paired with my Shibari Halo Wand. Using it anally turned into an unpleasant endeavor. Again, I paired it with "Magic Mic" and asked my lately to assist by tugging and jostling the cord. And again, it felt nice but devolved into a painful annoyance after a few minutes. Then came the removal. During my session, the balls somehow twisted around themselves inside of me so the cord knotted around the middle. When clumped together, it was impossible for me to push them out without tearing something, so I reached inside me to blindly untangle the balls and tug them out one by one. It was painful and left a horrible and disgusting mess in its wake. The vibrations too were weak and barely noticeable. I really needed to dance and shimmy to mildly feel them rolling back and forth, but they never clacked to produce a notable shock wave. Overall, the experience was tedious with unpleasant results and discouraged me from trying again.

As her continued favorite toy, G highly recommends the Pipedream Deluxe Vibro Balls to anal adventurers while I believe better products exist that provide more satisfactory results. But this just goes to show that you should not rely too heavily on one person's opinions. If you purchase your own Vibro Balls, will you share in G's amazing experiences or risk falling under my misfortunes? Regardless of your decision, I hope our combined reviews helped educate and warn you and that you enjoyed this month's read!

G's Summary

Size: ★★★★★

Cost: ★★★★★

Texture: ★★★★☆ 

Material: ★★★★★

Ease of use: ★★★★☆

Effectiveness: ★★★★★

Final rating: ★★★★★

My Summary

Size: ★★☆☆☆ 

Cost: ★★★★★

Texture: ★★★☆☆ 

Material: ★★★☆☆

Ease of use: ★☆☆☆☆

Effectiveness: ★★☆☆☆

Final rating: ★★☆☆☆

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Pipedream Website
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Shibari Halo Wand: A Match Made in Heaven

Shibari Halo Wand

A Match Made in Heaven

As much as I enjoyed sex in my slightly younger years, it ultimately became something of a chore. Because I required clitoral stimulation to achieve orgasm, it made the act cumbersome and borderline frustrating. No matter what position I tried, arms had to twist under bodies, hands had to wedge between stomachs, and muscles screamed at me to just give up already. Countless heated endeavors ended in lackluster release or tears of discouragement. When my relationship with my lady became serious in the bedroom, I knew I finally needed to do something to address this predicament. I always wanted to own a wand massager ever since I first learned of their existence and heard nothing but rave reviews about them, but the universally high price tag made me shy away from purchasing one. But as my birthday approached, I decided it was time to treat myself to change the dynamic of my sex life for the better and ease my bedroom troubles for good.

While I still lived in Ohio, I occasionally visited a local adult store called The Garden, a clean and pleasant shop with some of the cutest and friendliest staff around. I explained to the girl staffed downstairs that I was looking for something powerful yet easy to use without breaking the bank, and she recommended the Shibari Halo Wand. She patiently unboxed one for me to handle, and I knew as soon as I pressed the power button that this was the solution to my bedroom griefs. I paid approximately $80 for the wand in-store, and while I think it a fair price for the quality of toy, I can't help but wish I purchased it online instead. You can find the same toy now for only $20-$30 on various marketplace sites. But I understand that when you buy a product in a store versus online, you are essentially paying for the customer service and hands-on experience. You have the opportunity to ask questions from knowledgeable and helpful staff while also testing the product before committing to it. I was also on the road frequently at the time so having it shipped to me wasn't feasible.

The Shibari Halo Wand is 12 in (30.5 cm) long, and the bulb has a diameter of 1.9 in (4.8 cm)/6.25 in (15.9 cm) circumference. It has a pleasantly light weight of 8.75 oz (248 g) most of which is centered into the "business end" making it very easy to handle, and because the head makes up the bulk of the toy, it allows more surface area coverage and provides a greater range of stimulation without being obscenely huge. The tapered handle also offers a solid area to grasp and makes it suitable for all hand sizes.

I love the overall aesthetic of the wand, a sleek and streamlined design with one clear purpose that it performs amazingly well. The straightforward two-tone coloration also appeals to me as I tend to favor modern, "sterile" and crisp appearances in my toys. The handle is consistently white between models but the tip comes in either black, purple or pink (I opted for black for contrast). The head is made from a high-quality silky silicone and a durable and smooth ABS plastic body, both of which are non-porous, phthalate and latex free and easy to clean. Because the handle is made from plastic rather than silicone, it allows gripping it with sweaty hands a breeze despite the dramatic taper. However, especially in my lady's case, rings and other hand jewelry can cause a loud rattle against the plastic which erases any subtlety.

The Shibari Halo Wand definitely saved and enhanced my sex life. Very rarely do I ever masturbate or have intercourse without it. It provides me the hands-free, easy-to-achieve orgasm I desperately crave. Solo play becomes a walk in the park, and sex is now intense and dirty. It delivers both relaxing releases and earth-shattering climaxes depending on my preference for the evening, and I adore pairing it with non-vibrating toys for an amplified experience. Not only does it feel amazing for me, but incorporating it during sex feels great for both parties (my lady and I have since dubbed it our "Magic Mic"). My position of choice has me with panties off lying flat on my stomach or with my hips slightly raised to supply me with maximum surface contact and pressure. My lady prefers to use it one-handed on her back to browse porn with her free hand and massage herself at her leisure. We love that in both circumstances it gets the job done quickly and efficiently.

Nothing in my experience thus far works as easily as the Halo Wand. Simply turn it on and go! It features two buttons, one that cycles through the two vibration strengths and eight patterns and one that turns it on and off entirely. And, best of all, this wand is USB rechargeable and cordless. A nearly invisible hole in the back hides the charging port, and the cord is compatible with any standard USB charger or charging station. The head is also slightly bendable so it contorts with your body under pressure and allows you to grind against it without worrying that it may break or snap.

The biggest issue I have involves the buttons. The layout is in a teardrop shape but both buttons are the same size. Because there is no indicator for which side turns the toy on or off except through memorization, I have a fifty-fifty chance of accidentally turning the wand off in the middle of a heated session, especially if I have it upside-down. The button press is also much too delicate, an issue many other reviewers have also expressed. This sensitivity prevents the Halo Wand from being travel friendly. Every time I've packed it in a duffel bag, at some point during the trip something bumps against it and causes the bag to vibrate very loudly to my horror. While the vibration on its own is not necessarily loud, it is noticeable. This is not a stealthy toy and is best kept exclusively at home. Both my lady and I also agree that the patterns are rather disappointing. Advertising numerous patterns in a toy never appealed to me because both she and I prefer a strong steady vibration. She exclusively uses the very first setting while I use the first two, both of which are simply a flat drone with no rhythm change-up. Neither of us have ever used the teasing patterns which are much too varied and alternate too quickly to be stimulating. At this point, they only pose a distraction. She especially desires a constant pulse, something resembling a consistent machine-gun or rapid fire pattern which the Halo Wand fails to offer. Many of the settings start off feeling great but then change immediately so we stick to the first two.

Unfortunately, after about three years of frequent use, Magic Mic finally reached the end of his life cycle. When I rotate the bulb, the neck emits a crackling noise most likely indicating a snapped connector or chipped plastic, and pressing your fingers into said area reveals a few broken pieces from the handle. The wand still works as well as it did when I first took it out of the box, but because of the loose fragments, the vibrations are much louder and have a distinct rattle that was not present before. Thankfully, because this toy is so affordable online, I don't need to distress about replacing it.

Despite these drawbacks, the wand is extremely effective. Unlike many vibrators, the Halo Wand offers powerful stimulation without tickling or numbing the area, a slow and deep vibration rather than fast and weak. The head encompasses and disperses the sensation so I no longer have to worry about proper clitoral stimulation anymore. It also helps during awkward sexual positions where only using my hand would cause fatigue or simply get in the way. I cannot recommend this toy highly enough, and is an absolute must for any lady experiencing difficulty achieving orgasm. The potent and penetrating vibrations cut my stimulation time in half, and I can't imagine having sex today without it!

Summary

Size: ★★★★★

Cost: ★★★★☆

Texture: ★★★★★ 

Material: ★★★★★

Ease of use: ★★★★★

Effectiveness: ★★★★★

Final rating: ★★★★★

For more info:

Shibari Website
                Shop
Amazon

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