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Venus in Furs – a book review

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I sheepishly admit that I have only recently read the iconic book Venus in Furs.  Written in 1870 by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, the novella is a FemDom staple and in fact the term masochist originates from the author’s name.  I am not sure why I hadn’t read it before.  Maybe I balked because it was written so long ago.  Maybe I thought I already knew the story, but after learning a bit about Sacher-Masoch’s real life (he desperately wanted to be cuckolded by his wife), I decided to read it.  Of course I wanted the Sardax version with all the beautiful illustrations but it took a while to arrive, so I started one of the more readily available interpretations from the original German.

The book was a quick and relatively easy read.  The story, for those that are unfamiliar, is about a young man that is obsessed with thoughts of a dominant and cruel woman.  Like many fetishes, Severin’s was born in adolescence when an aunt, dressed in fur, harshly punished him and from that point forward his sexuality was intertwined with that experience.  He dreams of a woman he can call his own that would treat him in this manner.  Hopefully the incongruity in that statement is not lost on you, as it was Severin.

Enter Wanda.  After admiring Wanda from afar and transferring his fantasies onto her, the two eventually develop a relationship and Severin confides his desires.  This is the classic tale of be careful what you wish for and Wanda takes Severin on a physically and mentally cruel journey that he both hates and loves.  There is a quite a twist to the end of the story that I don’t want to give away – and it is worth reading to the end to observe the reckoning of fantasy versus reality.   The story is not salacious.  In fact the depictions of sex do not go beyond the occasional kiss or embrace.  Instead it’s a journey into mental and physical domination,  laced with obsession.

So I read the version by Fernanda Savage and right on the heels of finishing it the Sardax translation arrived.  I thumbed through the book, enjoying the gorgeous art.  Simply out of curiosity, just to see how Sardax’s interpretation compared to the other book, I read the first chapter and I was sucked right back in.  I can’t quite put My finger on why I liked the Sardax version so much more.  Maybe it was because the sentence structures were less archaic.  Maybe it was because Sardax really understands Femdom.  Regardless, it pulled Me back into the story and I enjoyed it even more the second time around.

If you haven’t read Venus in Furs, treat yourself and order the Sardax translation with illustrations.

 

 

 

Product Review of Pubic Enemy No. 1 Electro Chastity Device

2 out of 5 stars – ★★

I really wanted to like this device.  It combines two of My favorite things:  electrostimulation and chastity.  In theory, it’s great.  The practicalities are a bit different.

Pros:  It has a slide locking ring which allows it to fit various size men.  With the right adaptors (sold separately and not from MyStim), you can hook it up to most any power box.  I tend to use it with the ErosTek remote power unit which allows Me to take the locked sub out for discreet public play.  It does come with a nice carrying case.

Cons:  The slide locking ring broke after three uses and it does not appear that Mystim offers replacement parts.  Luckily a sub found a cheap knockoff from China for under $30 and I was able to switch out the ring.  Another con is that the cage is big and most “average” guys can’t fill it up to properly make contact with the electrical stimulation pads inside the cage.  This makes for a haphazard (read hit or miss) connection that keeps the device from being the fun device it was meant to be.  Also, for the money, you would expect the craftsmanship to allow for a smooth device that doesn’t cause irritation from rubbing.  Unfortunately, that is not the case here.  The ring and cage have rough spots much like the imitation CB products that are for sale on various sites for around $30.

Bottom line, this product is fun if you can get all the factors right, but it is not worth the $140+ price tag.  The knockoff from China may have taken a month to arrive, but the quality was similar, so if you want to play around with this device, go the cheap route to avoid major disappointment.

Official store and MyStim product:  http://store.mystim.com/b2c_en/pubic-enemy.html

Knockoff:  Can be found on eBay for as little as $10.  Search “electro chastity device”.

Product Review of Evotion Chastity Device

IMG_61344 out of 5 stars – ★★★★ 

Mistress Ayn asked me to review the Evotion chastity cage (evotionwearables.com).  First, a bit of background:  I have been a chastity sub since 2012.  Originally I wore a Jailbird from Mature Metal, which was fine because it is a custom-fitted device, but it was simply not secure enough.  In addition, I had continual problems with the weight of a “ball-capture” device (166 grams with lock).  For these reasons, I abandoned this design and opted for devices designed to enclose just the glans of the penis and some of the shaft.  The concept here is that the cage rests sufficiently snugly on the back of the glans to hold all the weight of device, while the piercing provides security and proper positioning.  I got a Prince Albert (PA) piercing, but inasmuch as I am not circumcised, I got a “go-through” piercing of my foreskin as well.  Chastity devices for PAs almost always state that they are for circumcised males only.  From this point on, I wore a Lustlock Penicap, which I liked because of its light weight (28 grams with a substituted plastic lock).  Unfortunately, the plastic device became brittle with cleaning and age, and eventually it became unwearable.  At this point, the Penicap had gone out of production.  I replaced the Penicap with a Steelworxx Tube Jacket 2, which is made almost entirely from stainless steel and weighs much more (103 grams) than a Penicap.  Despite being a custom-fitted device, it was impossible to keep sufficient weight off of the PA piercing.  Mistress Ayn suggested I try an Evotion chastity device because one of its models (Model Seven) is both lightweight and designed for a PA piercing.  In addition, the company uses 3D printer technology to yield a seam-free, custom-fitted device in a variety of colors.

After supplying all the proper measurements, I bought a Model Seven with an internal lock ($265).  As a proper sub, I ordered it in pink.  I received an email that I could expect the device in 6 weeks.  It took almost 9 weeks.  As expected, the fit is excellent and there is almost no weight on the piercing.  The four pieces of the device interlock together perfectly.  My device weighs 38 grams.  There is always some minor pinching when wearing it, but I ignore this pinching as something to remind me of who I am.  The manufacturer suggests that the device is “inescapable when used with the piercing”, but as anyone who wears a chastity device knows, the only inescapable chastity device is, paradoxically, no chastity device, where it is so disrespectful to the keyholder to escape that escape is never considered.  The Model Seven is easy to put on and remove, something I appreciate for sake of hygiene. Nylon is an excellent, durable plastic, but only time will tell if it will suffer the same fate as my Penicap.  The manufacturer recommends cleaning in warm water and vinegar for odor control, and nylon does degrade in acidic solutions.  My only real dislike is that I ordered it in pink and whoever made my device must be colorblind (see picture).  I would be hard-pressed to call the Model Seven beautiful, but it has worked well so far, and I am pleased–as much as any chastity sub could be pleased being in chastity–with my purchase.

 

Product Review of The Hush Butt Plug

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5 out of 5 stars – ★★★★★

Sometimes you get a new toy that just makes you smile and you like it so much you want to use it on everyone possible – well the Hush butt plug from Lovenese is one of those toys.  I was initially interested because the sales blurb said the plug could be controlled via Bluetooth allowing remote access across the miles.  Well, that’s interesting.  One of My best boys bought it for Me and we had the plug delivered to him so we could test it out.  A simple app download and we were off to the races – from a distance of over 400 miles.

So here is what I love about this toy:

  • Bluetooth allows you to control the vibration strength and pattern anywhere with cell service.
  • Unlike most vibrating plugs the motor is strong. A quick burst from the controller will get a grunt or moan from your bottom almost every time.
  • The neck of the plug is small, so it stays in. One of My biggest complaints about any plug is that they tend to fall out once your bottom starts moving.  Not this plug.  It absolutely stays in.
  • It’s silicone and waterproof so clean up is a breeze.
  • It’s USB rechargeable so there is no worrying with batteries.

Cons:

My only suggestion to the manufacturer is they make one in a smaller size.  I have the small and it’s too big for a great number of My clients.

I have suggested this plug to several of My subs that I do phone sessions with.  What a wonderful way to control their ass from across the miles.

 

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Product review: Venus 2000 Milker

Venus20005 out of 5 stars – ★★★★★

A couple of years ago, My wonderful sub charlie gave Me the gift that keeps on giving – The Venus 2000.  I really can’t say enough good things about the Venus.  It’s solid and well built; simple and elegant in its own way.  I’ve used it for awesome tease and denial scenes, medical “milking” scenes, forced orgasms and even post orgasm torture (just leave it running and see what happens) – pleasure soon turns to torment.

Using the Venus takes a bit of practice and finesse – but isn’t that typical of anything that is worth doing right?  Getting the suction and stroke settings just right (two separate controls) takes some adjusting and trial and error, but after a few trial runs I was able to do the necessary adjustments relatively quickly.  It does work much better on an erect penis than a flaccid one, but flaccid often become erect after just a few strokes of the Venus.  Warning:  this unit can be very effective at its job and premature ejaculation is a real hazard.  Keep your hand near the control.  

Because of hygiene issues, I use a condom with each use.  However, the best grip and suction occurs when used without a condom, so I suggest repeat clients buy their own custom receiver from the company.  It’s about a $40 investment and if necessary it can be shipped to Me and I can store it between sessions.

There are no legitimate cons of the product in My opinion.  It’s heavy, but that is a necessary evil of its construction.  Cleaning the receiver properly takes a bit of time even when a condom is used, but it’s not much worse than any other toy.  The cost is a major drawback for most – coming in at around $1000 – but you get what you pay for.

One of My subs enjoyed the Venus 2000 so much that he bought a unit for himself.  He loves it, but he says it’s just not the same without Me at the controls . . .

If you are curious to see the Venus in action, you can see it in this clip available on Clips4Sale or AynRules.com.

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