Ideal (Personal Massager)

by Shelly Lomax
Sex Counselor for Trimet

The Ideal has the very discreet signature shape of the Natural Contours product line; however, the noise level totally gives it away...

Description and Materials
The Ideal is comprised of an ABS plastic body and a soft silicone spring head. Latex free as well as phthalates free, the safety of this product’s material is definitely an encouraging feature. The dimensions are 8 inches long with an approximate diameter of 2.5 inch wide; it feels a tad heavy but its wand can be gripped with the whole hand. The Ideal Massager has two very powerful speed settings, but with only the one vibe setting - continuous with no pulsation. The head of the massager is spring loaded and bends from side to side very easily.

The unique design of the handle threw me off at first, but I soon discovered its true purpose; it’s a very ergonomic and comfortable way to hold the vibrator when there is an attachment on it. Although I’m left-handed, I found that the handle was comfortable to hold in either hand; moreover, the vibe speed switch was easy to access.

Packaging
I wasn’t swept away by the packaging, but I did appreciate that it was tasteful as well as simple. It didn’t come with a storage bag but I did like that the wand fit easily into its molded container in the box. There weren’t a lot of instructions included but, then again, the wand is really easy to pick up and start using. Be sure that you charge it for the minimum amount of time before using it.

How it Works

The Ideal can be used to massage all parts of the body as well as stimulate the erogenous zones. I found that I loved how the Ideal felt when I used it to massage my erogenous zones as well as my arms, legs and buttocks; however, it produced an extremely uncomfortable sensation when it came too close to my spine, shoulders and back muscles. Even when set to low, the vibration was so strong that it felt like it rattled my eyeballs and jangled my skeleton. If you want to give someone a sensual massage with this device, make sure you use a gentle hand and stick to the extremities and soft parts, unless that person happens to enjoy a much more vigorous touch (as a man might).

Who it’s For
The Ideal would be an excellent choice for a person who wants to be discreet about the sex toys that they own; even if the Ideal was discovered among someone’s things, it wouldn’t necessarily sound the alarm bells as to its potential sexual purpose. Further to that, the Ideal’s incredibly intensive stimulation would be excellent for a person who doesn’t get enough stimuli from an average vibrator: its vibe is very powerful and for some, this is exactly what some people need to experience orgasm.

My first impression was that the Ideal would be a perfect item for someone whose taste was more ‘vanilla’. It has no baubles, no tricks and no flashy lights. Although it is incredibly unintimidating and highly intuitive, I would be concerned that the sheer strength of the buzz would scare a novice off sex toys completely.

Critique
My evaluation of this item is somewhat mixed… There were a few features that I absolutely loved about the Ideal. Firstly, it doesn’t run on batteries and can be plugged into the wall to be recharged. Secondly, its sleek and inconspicuous shape will delight those who want to keep their play to themselves or, alternatively, those who merely don’t dig the ‘bunnies’ or the pearls of other vibrators.

I was very disappointed that the head rattled loudly when it wasn’t held upright; I found this really frustrating, particularly since the Ideal was already quite loud. This was my first experience with a spring-head personal massager and I found it to be less than satisfactory. It was unfortunate because there was so much potential for this product to be a standard part of a person’s pleasure chest. This is definitely one I would warn a friend about before buying.

Back on the positive side, the G-Plus attachment significantly made up for the Ideal’s drawbacks. I found myself totally drawn to using it once I had gotten the add-on; in fact I actually picked this one over some of my usual favorites on a number of occasions. I think that it would useful for the Ideal to come with at least one attachment included with the wand. Lucky for me, I had received the two of them together anyway but an average person may not have bothered buying a complementary item if they didn’t enjoy their experience with the underlying product. As they’re currently sold separately, I highly recommend that if you purchase the Ideal get it together with the G-Plus attachment.

Final Thoughts
I hate to give a product with such potential such a low score, but I have to rate it a 4.5/10 on its own and 7.5/10 when used with an attachment. Despite the fact that it has an excellent design, it is heavy, noisy and isn’t set with a better range of vibration strength. You’ll get more of a return on your money when you add an optional add-on.

Superbe Personal Massager

by Shelly Lomax


Of all the Natural Contours products I’ve tried, the Superbe is in the running with the Liberté for 1st place - it was F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S. The soft curves achieve ergonomic harmony with the female form; it’s no wonder that this toy was made for women, by women.

Description and Materials
The Superbe comes in a fun, bright yellow color. Its profile is curved like the shape of an “L”; from a head-on view, it’s got a wider base that tapers and rounds over into a thick curved tip. The impact resistant case measures 4 ¾ inches in length and its width graduates from 1 ¼ to 2 ½ inches. The body is made of a smooth ABS plastic that glides deliciously across your erogenous zones. The rigidity of the material provides women with the accuracy to hone in on the spots that need indulging.

The advantage this particular shape offers is that it’s discreet. This makes it easy to keep around the house, particularly if there are curious hands rustling through your so-called hiding spots; it’s also great for travel.

How It Works
The Superbe offers 1 continuous vibe function with 3 speed options to choose from. It fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and feels really lightweight, even with the 2 AA batteries inside. The battery compartment can be accessed by pushing on the depression and sliding the cover right off. It’s rather fussy to close the cover so make sure that your line it up right to put it back on. The power switch is a slider and is located on the topside of the toy. It’s easy enough to change speeds while you’re at play, but I would have preferred it to be located closer to the wider end of the toy.

In terms of power, the vibration that was delivered was not really as precise as, say, a pocket rocket - but I was surprised as the level of accuracy it did provide. I found that the vibration didn’t numb my hand, because Superbe’s vibe was more concentrated on the tip side. However, there was still enough juice delivered throughout the rest of the toy to be able to enjoy every inch of its curves. To be clear, this toy isn’t exactly the most powerful vibrator, but it did produce enough to satisfy those who prefer intensity ranging from very gentle to medium strength.

Packaging/Storage
This pleasure device came in the signature Natural Contours wrapping - a compact black cardboard box, folded to effectively display the toy, and a semi transparent clear plastic sleeve. The Sleeve was tastefully embellished with pictures of the Superbe and a few written features and benefits. 2 AA batteries were included in the package, as were operating and care instructions. There wasn’t anything included to store the toy in, so get yourself a satin or velvet storage bag; a lint free sock will do in a pinch.

Audibility

Although the Superbe was advertised as having a low noise motor, I was disappointed with the loud sound it made. The mechanism had an annoying buzz and the batteries rattled against the body of the toy. It was really not up to scratch in the audibility department. I hope that in future products Natural Contours comes up with a way to design the body of their toys to synthesize better with their low noise Japanese motors.

Pleasure Factor
It’s all in the shape. Once you get reasonably lubricated, turn on the toy and experiment with the sensations created by this ergonomic massager. You’ll notice that the Superbe fits comfortably over the pubic mound and its tip rests teasingly close to the vaginal opening. The sensation of rubbing the toy back and forth from clitoris down to the vagina will actually begin to feel like someone’s satisfying fingers. Even just letting the toy lay across the pubice without any extra handling on your part will feel good.

My absolute favorite thing to do with the Superbe was to penetrate my vagina. If the width doesn’t overwhelm you, you’re on the road to some serious pleasure. The rigidity of the toy gives you the control to manoeuvre it more precisely. The long curve is downright fantastic in stimulating the G-spot, particularly if yours isn’t extremely deep in your vagina. The other aspect I love is that you can twist the toy around while it’s inside you to reach sensitive spots that are off to the right or the left; every woman’s body is different and so too is the exact positioning of her G-spot. The Superbe is the tool that can help you explore the intricacies of your pleasure spots and in my opinion, was amazing to locate the G-spot with.

Cleaning
This toy is not designed to be submersed in water. The manufacturer recommends that you clean it with a washcloth and mild soap. You can towel it off but let it completely air dry before storing it away.

Critique
In the last year, I’ve reviewed many toys; many have caught my interest because they were well crafted, multi functional or had some other unique or unusual feature to it. This is the first toy in quite a while that has completely blown away any negative assumptions I had about it. The shape was unlike any I have tried in the past; I was completely surprised that this one would be the product that would give me such an amazing experience.

The Superbe is a diamond in the rough, and I say rough because of a few key characteristics that could be improved upon: battery rattle, finicky battery cover, loudness and lack of waterproofing. I also wanted to be able to insert the toy just a little bit deeper into my vagina, but I couldn’t go in any farther without getting juices into the slide control. I felt that the wide end of the toy could have been curved a little differently, say in an ‘s’ shape, in order to facilitate better insertion control. The slider too, could be moved towards the wide end of the toy.

Long Term Appeal

The Superbe’s non phallic shape makes it an attractive toy for the long run. It’s kind of like buying a classic pencil skirt or a basic black cardigan; there are less trendy features to get bored of and you’ll be able to integrate it into your play on many more occasions. The Superbe has earned a place in my ‘go to’ pleasure chest; it’s hygienic, uncomplicated and delivers great orgasms, all factors that appeal to me on a longer term basis.

Value
The cost of this toy is superb; there is major bang for your buck. Also because it’s priced in a lower range, it makes it a less of a risk to try out.

Final Thoughts
It lost a few points with me because it was too loud and lacked in certain aspects of design and manufacturing; nevertheless, it still gave me wicked awesome G-spot experience and I recommend it as a worthwhile, low cost toy to pick up. I rate the Superbe an 8.5/10.

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I can't orgasm during sex, although I can solo but only if my legs are straight. What should I do?

You've trained your brain and body to only recognize one specific route to orgasm – and it's not couple friendly!




Question:



I have never ever had an orgasm during sex. And I have never had one by myself unless my legs are poker straight.



Even if they are a little bent, nothing! I started masturbating when I was younger and got into the habit of having my legs straight, and ever since then find it difficult to find a sexual position where this works. What should I do?

Shelly Says:



You’ve trained your brain and your body to only recognize one specific route to orgasm – and it’s not a terribly couple friendly one! The good news is, this is relatively easy to fix by simply retraining your body to orgasm through a different style.



This is easiest to do through solo sex. I’m not sure if you used your fingers or a vibrator when masturbating before but if you haven’t got a vibe, invest in one. The reason why is using a vibrator offers the quickest, easiest and most effective way for you to climax. Hold it against the clitoral area and see how it feels. Have an orgasm with the vibe with your legs straight. Then each time after that, start bending your legs just a little.



Vibrator orgasms are pretty much guaranteed, so it shouldn’t take long to move from completely straight legs to legs that are bent at the knee. Once you’ve broken the psychological fixation, it’s then a matter of ditching the vibe (yes you must!) and going through the same process using your fingers.



Then you need to teach your partner how to replicate what you do to orgasm, so he can do the same during sex with you. It sounds like it’s going to take forever, but if you masturbated every single day and didn’t cheat, I’d expect you to be ‘cured’ in between two weeks to a month.



Having said all this, remember that penetration alone is unlikely to result in an orgasm, straight legs or not. The best way to guarantee this to happen is for him (or you) to use fingers or hold a vibe on the clitoris during intercourse.