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Review: Blueberry Buzz Turbo Glider

I tried to get my fish to pose, they weren't having it.

When I first started purchasing sex toys I always went to a local shop, The Todd. They happen to have the best selection of any store in our area, and any store I’ve ever visited. While they do carry brands like Lelo, Tantus, and Fun Factory, they mostly carry “the big three” including California Exotics. Well, pretty much everything I ever bought (in my early days) was cheap and broke quickly, as mentioned in my Obsession Vibe post. This history, coupled with my disdain for the business practices of some larger toy manufacturers, had caused me to swear off CalEx for the most part. So why would I knowingly request that Babeland send me anything they make? Simple answer… because it is the Turbo Glider, and Epiphora loves hers. Unlike my first vibrators, she chose this one, and it’s still going strong for her. So much so, in fact, that she wrote hers a love letter.

Now, knowing how much she loves her, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try it out for myself. First things first, we’ll get the boring bits out of the way. The Blueberry Buzz is one of the Turbo Glider line made by California Exotics and sold by Babeland. It arrives in a plastic clamshell type package with a cheesy looking chick on the insert, typical of CalEx. It is made of ABS plastic (care info) and runs on two AA batteries (yay!), it is 6.25″ long and about 1″ in diameter at the largest. The best parts are that it is waterproof and body safe!

Actually, the best part might be that the Blueberry Buzz is, in fact, BLUE. Oh, blue, such an underutilized color for sex toys. It is a gorgeous shade, and the plastic is translucent, so you can see the little motor running. Speaking if, the motor is in the top, not buried in the middle somewhere. This helps you direct the power right where you want it. I do feel the need to state that the vibrations are not all the way in the tip, like I expected. The motor is in the larger “bloop” just below the top one. So if you are a stickler for SUPER pinpoint vibrations, this may not be your ideal. However, I like pinpoint (and so does Epiphora) and this gives plenty of direct vibration to the end.

The speed and on/off functions are controlled by a dial at the bottom of the toy. It is easy to turn and allows you to go through all the available speeds seamlessly. The lowest speed is still higher than some toys (*coughs* Picobong *coughcough*) and the highest speed is… well, awesome. It is more powerful than almost all of my higher end toys, and though it is buzzy, it is not overly surfacey. The only major drawback is noise, it certainly isn’t quiet. However, if it’s under the covers and behind a closed door, maybe with some back ground noise, you really can’t hear it. But be warned, it isn’t the best for shared dorm room wank sessions. I feel comfortable using it with my tv on and bedroom door closed, and it doesn’t really get all that loud until you turn it up on high.

I find that I prefer to use this one clitorally. While I can get some g-spot stimulation, it takes too much effort and isn’t enough to make me orgasm. Used on my clit, however, it works beautifully. I love being able to nestle the curves against my clit, and I have plenty of “handle” for leverage. The hard plastic makes it possible for me to apply plenty of beloved pressure. All of this, at a reasonable price.

Overall, the Blueberry Buzz Turbo Glider is a good, solid toy. It works consistently well for me, and obviously has for others. I feel like this would be an excellent vibrator for a newbie, thanks to the price point and ease of operation. Am I going to be writing a love letter to mine? Probably not, but it is a solid choice.

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Review: Lucid Dream #14

The #14 is part of the Lucid Dream series manufactured by Doc Johnson. I first happened across one when looking for props when I was producing porn and I thought it would look neat. Little did I know that this would become one of my favorite go-to vibes of all time. I even made a point to replace it when my dog decided it was a chew toy, a very sad day. (No, seriously, I came home one day to find my beloved twitching to death is a puddle of drool.)

The #14 is a multi-speed vibrator, controlled with a dial found on the bottom of the toy. The transitions in speed are very smooth, and while there aren’t any programmed settings, it is easy to adjust and find a speed you like. It is waterproof, which makes cleaning it easier, and is powered by 2 AA batteries. I get a decent amount of life from one set, though the power does begin to wane after a while, once the batteries begin to lose their juice. Packaging is fairly minimal, it come in a clear plastic box with fanciful purple print, and a clear plastic insert. The toy is made of PVC (care info) and is labeled phthalate free. However, when you first open the package there is a very strong smell of plastic. I am automatically wary of toys that are obviously off-gassing, the smell will dissipate over time, but I would recommend using a condom over this toy. It is 8.5 inches in total length, 7 of which are insertable and measures just over an inch in diameter at the widest point. The head has a pronounced g-spot tip which contains the motor, the neck is just barely flexible. The material is smooth and the seam is not really noticeable unless you look for it. It comes in both a purple and an orange/yellow shade, both colors are translucent.

As far as ease of use, I’m pleased with the #14. The dial is easy to turn, accessible during use and tends to stay where you leave it. While there is no instant “off” button, it can be shut down with fair speed. Given fresh batteries it has plenty of power, I find it to be the perfect deep buzzy sensation. You can, of course, find more subtle sensations along the dial, but I tend to crank it up. While it is intended for g-spot stimulation, and will do that job well, I am not one for internal vibrations, they do nothing for me. What earned this toy a permanent place in my toy box is actually it’s abilities as a clitoral stimulator. I like deep vibrations and pressure just below my clit, I’m too sensitive to put anything directly on it most of the time. The g-spot head on the #14 gives me perfect pressure and vibrations, exactly where I need them. The size makes it pretty easy to hold in place, even during sex. My other favorite use is during anal sex, I like to use the vibrator to stimulate my clit and labia, as well as to insert and get a double penetration experience. When I do this, my partner can also feel the vibrations as they transfer well internally. It is definitely my favorite toy to use that way.

The only major problem that I have found is noise. I remember my first one being very quiet, and the second one started that way. Now, it is fairly quiet when I first turn it on, but gets substantially buzzier the longer I use it. I’m not sure why this is. However, it still isn’t all that loud. You can hear it in the same room, but not very well through a door. Personally I get a little nervous about being heard if there isn’t a whole lot of noise in the house, but I’m overly paranoid sometimes.

Overall, this is a very affordable toy that will last you a long time. Keep it away from your dog! You can pick one up here, you won’t be sorry!