A few random things...

I haven't posted any new review recently because I had been extremely busy at my job. We got "audited" during past month and anyone  who had experienced a government audit knows how crazy all the supervisors go at the mention of those events. Even as tired as an audit leaves you, there are a few things I have read and heard that I want to share with you guys. Lets see...

1) Fleshlight kills the signature textures for the FLG line... and resurrect them a few weeks later. As you know, back in March I wrote about the demise of the signature textures for the Fleshlight Girls line of toys. The FLG line would continue, but only available with the Lotus texture for the vaginal toy. The backlash on the FL forum was epic and even a boycott took shape. Whatever the reason, Fleshlight realized it was a bad move and in late April, resurrected the signature textures for their FLGs.

Now, I would like to give a free suggestion to the marketing "geniuses" at ILF. If you want to inject new life into the product, make a DAMN REALISTIC texture! Don't tell me is not possible - the guys who made the Spider did it, with a sleeve that looks and feels like a FL clone. So just design the appropriate rod and DO IT! Then you can use the new realistic texture as the default option for a new FLG line, giving the Lotus a second seat as an alternative.

By the way... Can you retire the generic Pink Lady pussy? It looks unrealistic - so much that even fantasy toys like the ones done by Bad-Dragon look more realistic (and more attractive). Change the generic Lady Horse Pussy with the MILF Hunter, the Spread Eagle, or even one the size of the Lotus Lager. In fact, have two or three vagina models as options for your generic pussy, add the "signature" textures for the BYO and you just made another revolution in the sex toy industry. Come on guys...

This is a fantasy "lady-horse" pussy... and it is more attractive than the Pink Lady. (Photo:  Bad-Dragon.com)

2) Soloflesh adds an ebony version. I haven't tried the Soloflesh, but hearing that a vendor adds some color to their products is always positive. For some weird reason, there are more blue and green fake pussies than African-American or Latina inspired toys in the market. That is changing and personally I am glad to see them out there. It even makes me want to try the fuckable water balloon...

3) Porn films move outside L.A.   Last November, voters in Los Angeles voted to require all porn actors to use condoms in movies filmed in the San Fernando Valley (where most adult film companies have their offices and studios). According to the L.A. Times, only 2 permits for adult film recording had been submitted by April 2013, well below the rate that reached 500 on 2012. The companies are moving to other California counties - which are already considering passing similar laws to keep the porn films away.

Honestly, I believe condom use should be mandatory in any commercial porn movie. These are people who are sleeping with multiple partners as part of their job, so they should be required to protect themselves - just like construction workers are required to use hard hats and steel toe shoes. Maybe is because I became sexually active during the heyday of the AIDS epidemic, but I don't see the logic behind having sex with multiple partners WITHOUT a condom.

4) Cosplay is NOT Consent. As I had written before, I do not understand cosplaying... but I have nothing against young, hot women, walking around in tight clothes showing pronounced cleavages. I don't know how crazy (or naive) a young woman has to be to dress in tight clothes that leave almost nothing to the imagination and expect the guys in attendance to be complete gentlemen. Remember, we are talking about a group where at least half of these guys masturbates furiously while watching anime or playing games like Dead or Alive or Tomb Raider. What the hell, I don't go to these conventions and I have to stop playing DoA or Rumble Roses after 30 minutes to take a dick-pumping break!

Excuse me for a few minutes...

Don't want to sound like a complete chauvinist, but I am a firm believer of personal responsibility.  If you are a female cosplayer dressed with just a few vinyl / leatherette strips to cover your body, you know you are throwing yourself to the wolves. Most of these characters are based on typical male fantasies - and you are making these fantasies real in the flesh. You know they will stare at you - because they are horny males, you are a hot woman, and you are dressed as the target of many, many lonely sessions of sexual fantasies.

That said, I agree with the premise from Cosplay Is Not Consent.  Nothing gives me or anyone else the right to touch, grab, or fondle another person without his / her consent. As a guy, if I see a sexy woman, I do stare at her (can't avoid it) and maybe say something - but I had NEVER being lewd or depraved on my looks or comments.

Women like to be noticed and complimented, but please, PLEASE, don't think they like to be disrespected or treated like a piece of meat even when having just two dots covering her nipples and a dental-floss thong. They are using a costume and often, they are PAID to go dressed as a specific character, so treat them as performing artists, because that is what they are.

That respect goes to photographing. If you want a photo of that Evangelion girl that is almost exploding the plug suit with her curves, or of that sexy Pikachu, ask for her permission first. Whatever you do with the photo afterwards is your own damned business, but be a man and ask for permission before photographing. If  you participate in cosplay / fantasy conventions,  please don't be an asshole and respect the ladies. Enjoy the view and compliment their costume... while looking at her eyes if possible.

RPP 3.0 #44: Doc Johnson's Palm Pal Pussy (RPP #97)

As I wrote on the Mood Pleaser Beads review, sometimes I buy cheap toys to change the sensations - and when they are sold even cheaper, I cannot resist the urge to buy a few. Together with the Mood Pleaser Collection, I also bought a few of the classic Palm Pal Pussy masturbators. Believe it or not, I had never used of these Palm Pals because unlike most people, I began my collection with high end toys. But I had read enough about these cheap collection of simple but effective toys and finding them at less than half their price, I bought a few. After all, the Palm Pals are classic toys...

General Description

The Palm Pal is basically a small toy. About 5 inches long and 1.5 inches on its widest part, it fits nicely on the palm of your hand. The entrance orifice is small - 0.25 inches in diameter - and the tunnel is basically the same diameter. Its texture is a simple and mild ribbed section almost at the middle of the toy.

The entrance of the Palm Pal is pretty realistic, although the labia is in a reduced scale.   Like many of the toys from Doc Johnson, it is made of UR3 with its characteristic sweet smell. 

Review

As I had written before, I am not a fan  of UR3 toys. The Palm Pal feels as expected

The Classic Palm Pal Pussy

when touched - just like a very lean and muscular leg. Unlike other UR3 toys, the smell of the Palm Pal is not that strong and after a few uses it is almost unnoticeable. 

The Palm Pal is a simple toy. The texture is mild and simple ribs, but it feels pretty natural. It is a tight toy, so you must LUBE this thing like no tomorrow. If you don't lube it enough, the tightness can be too much for many.

Although the Palm Pal is designed to a stroker, it can be used as an insert in dolls. The feeling is realistic, so as an insert it is a good simulator of the real thing. Of course, if you have a wider penis than the average, you can expect the toy to be too tight for you. I would not recommend the Palm Pal for guys with a penis longer than 6 inches or wider than 1.25 inches in diameter because the toy will be too small for you to enjoy.

Cleaning is pretty easy thanks to the Palm Pal's open ended design. Cleaning is as easy as flushing with running water and then allowing it to air dry.  

Score:
Immediate Feedback: 4/5
Orgasm Buildup: 4/5
Realism:4/5
Tightness: 5/5   
Tear and Wear: 5/5 
Hygiene: 5/5 
Maintenance: 5/5 
Use: 3/5 

Value: High
Preference: High

Total score:  35 / 40


Verdict:
The Palm Pal is a classic toy and is easy to understand why. For $15, you get a durable toy that feels realistic, is easy to clean, and is available almost everywhere. It can be too small for some users, but it is a perfect toy for beginners or for guys who like it tight. 

FYI:
I used the new Slick Specialist lube for my sessions with the Palm Pal. The Love Venus R doll assisted for the hands-free sessions. 

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