I recently received the Berman Center’s Venus Waterproof Silicone G-spot Vibe from the friendly folks over at Wetegg.com, and I knew from the first time I used it that it was destined to be a favorite.  It’s quiet.  It’s powerful.  It’s exceedingly well designed, made of hygenically superior 100% silicone, and it’s even pretty nice to look at. 

I was entertained on first opening the box by the fact that this vibe comes with its own gauzy, beribboned storage bag…oh so femme!  And even more entertained on beholding the illustrated usage instructions cleverly hidden inside the front cover of the box.  Remember those cross-sectional diagrams they used to show us when we got to the sex ed portion of health class?  I never expected to find them residing on the packaging of my sex toys, lol!

But I suppose there are some women out there who are that unfamiliar with their own bodies…and that much in need of instructions on how to pleasure themselves…that the illustrated instructions I giggled over might actually be useful to someone else.  And I think the inclusion of these instructions (as well as friendly touches like the storage bag) would make this a highly suitable first toy for an inexperienced female masturbator.

For this experienced masturbator, what initially drew me to the vibe was the 100% silicone material and the smoothly bent g-spot seeking tip.  I also liked that it’s a little oversized, at about 9″ long there’s plenty to slide inside while still leaving enough outside to maintain a firm grip.  I was a little concerned that the raised ridges would be irritating, as so many of the “textured for her pleasure” toys are for me, but I found that the ridges are actually very well designed.  They’re big enough to give a noticable feeling of extra girth but not so big as to rub me the wrong way, and their placement is just right for giving a little extra stimulation where it counts - just inside the opening of the vagina.  There is only one thing I would change about this vibe:  the on/off switch is a push button on the bottom of the unit, which is great for one-handed operation but limits the vibration speeds to two settings.  Since I tend to think the motors in these things vibrate too strongly I usually prefer a more minutely adjustable dial type switch, but really this is just nit-picking.

I’ve used my new Venus vibe half a dozen times now, in various positions, and I have found it to be most satisfying.  It’s good for clitoral stimulation; it’s good for thrusting penetration; it’s good for holding inside my puss with my heel while I furiously rub my clit with my fingers; it’s just plain good.  I believe this could be THE vibe that helps me in reaching my New Year’s resolution goal of learning to squirt.  I have absolutely no hesitation in giving this one a big thumbs up.

We didn’t take nearly as many pictures as I’d hoped, but the ones we took were pretty darn good…

The perfect antidote to all my bitching & moaning lately, the lovely leggy Trixie:

{click the pic to see a whole gallery of naughty Trixie pics!}

The thing I love best about Trixie is that, in addition to being a gorgeous broad with truly grab-able curves, she’s one smart cookie.  Her blog is on my personal must-read list and probably half of everything I’ve learned about porn marketing so far I’ve learned from her.

I’m gonna come right out and say it:  if it weren’t for the unfortunate incident when the jelly anal screw I was using (during a cam show no less!) engaged in a painful chemical reaction with the lining of my back passage, this would be my all time least favorite toy.  At least the anal screw was a freebie; this puppy I shelled out the (to me) big bucks for - over $30!

Anyhow, I wanted a g-spot vibrator and Sue Johanson’s Royal Wave vibe looked like a friendly fellow.  I was particularly drawn by the fact that it’s silicone and I have become (thanks to the aforementioned incident with the jelly anal screw) very concerned about what my toys are made of. 

 (I prefer 100% silicone, by the way…read why here and here.)

At the time I bought it nearly a year ago it was also a very affordable toy, since then more companies have started offering silicone toys and prices have come down a bit.  This one was a complete waste of money anyway though, for one simple reason…

See that little hooked bit, underneath the bulbous head?  Think of a fish caught on a line.  NOT the sort of sensation you want in your vagina.  Getting it in is a bitch, but getting it out is even worse.  *shudder*

I tried to like this one, really I did.  I forced myself to use it half a dozen times.  I even came with it a couple of times (by using it only on my clit, or by inserting & leaving, no thrusting at all) but it was just so much of a pain to use that mostly it has sat, untouched, on the shelf in my shower.  Sure, it’s hygenically superior 100% silicone, sure it’s waterproof, with a strong & quiet motor, but who cares about all that if the toy isn’t actually any fun to use?

I suppose if all you ever wanted was something to rub your clit with and you were really, really, in love with the pretty pinkness of it this toy might be ok, but I really can’t imagine recommending it to anybody.  Even if your vag were truly vast and in need of a jumbo sized toy (which the head of this is) I would think you’d be better off going with something larger overall and without that nasty hooked bit.

To be fair, I’ve seen some of Sue Johanson’s newer designs, and they look much more fulfilling than this one.  In fact, I’m rather coveting several of them; the bright colors and organic curves make them look really fun, which is how a toy ought to look in my opinion.  But thankfully, none of them have any icky hooky bits.

I spent the morning yesterday first taking my son to get blood drawn (his first time, and he was so brave!<--proud Mommy) then ferrying him to school.  Why should this take the whole morning, you may wonder?  Well, all kids are reluctant to go to school sometimes...but how many kids have to be carried in kicking and screaming?  Knowing he's an aspie helps some - at least I know where this kind of thing is coming from - but I'm still blindsided by the behavioral results.  What do you do when the kid (remember, he's six) is so set on not going to school that he’d run blindly toward the street, seemingly unconsious of any danger, rather than go inside?  And most especially (if you’re me), what do you do when a physical impairment (seriously bad knee, thanks to a car wreck a few years ago, in case you were wondering) very literally keeps you from being able to catch him?  What I did was a) spank him in the parking lot and b) have a meltdown of my own; but I waited until after I’d finally got him as settled in as he was gonna get at school and was alone in the car on my way home.

I am really, really grateful to be working in porn on days like this.  It is such a FUCKING HUGE relief to be able…no, more than able, to be required…to spend some time doing something that’s completley and utterly removed from children.

Which is not something I could articulate to my doctor when, later that afternoon, I went in for my annual physical and somewhat shyly requested that she order a complete STD screening for me.  I am not quite to the point of being ready to do partner shoots with men other than my husband but I can see that time approaching and I want to be prepared.  Not that I wouldn’t have sex with other men; I’m just not ready to take pictures of myself doing so and publish them on the internet. 

Working in porn is, in a very literal sense, good for me.  I am far more diligent about taking care of myself thanks to this career.  I wear sunscreen, eat better, exercise more, smoke less, take much, much, much better care of my skin…there’s so many things I do that I just wouldn’t bother with if I didn’t know I was going to be on camera next week, or doing a live panty mistress session tomorrow.  So when my doctor ever-so-gently suggested that there are better ways to make a living I was pretty amused.  Maybe there are ways of making a living that are better for other people, but for me this is the ideal job.  Which is why I continue doing it even though I’m not (yet) making a living at it.

And on the good side, I got my first package from Wetegg.com yesterday too, and have spent a little time getting acquainted with my new Venus vibrator.  I will need to do lots more testing before I’m ready to write my review, but I can tell you already that this one’s destined to be a favorite.

I am delighted to announce that I have entered into a collaboation with the fine people over at wetegg.com.  Not to put too fine a point on it, they are going to send me sexy toys which I will put to the Cherie-gasm test, and report the results here for your reading pleasure.  So stay tuned for more naughty toy reviews!

Sgt. and I picked up one of these chin-strap dildos about seven years ago, and I think the fact that it’s still on the market (same name brand and everything) says something.  We were decidedly unimpressed at first, as it seemed awkward to use and extremely silly, but this toy definitely grows on you.

There are lots of variants on this general concept, mostly available in the BDSM sections of sex toy stores, but this is the only one I’ve seen which leaves the mouth of the wearer free for other uses.  The BDSM ones tend to be dual-purpose gag/dildo combos, which puts the dildo in the right place (that is, sticking out of the face you plan to sit on) but also blocks the lips & tongue of the sitee. 

The Accommodator is certainly ridiculous looking (not necessarily a bad thing, depending on the scene you’re enacting), and it’s a bit finicky to get it positioned so that it’s comfortable for the wearer and effective for the recipient.  Wearers with longer hair will want to be particularly careful as the straps *will* get caught in your hair.  On the plus side though, the natural latex material is easy to clean and sturdy, and with a minimum of care this toy might last a lifetime.

As for actually using it, it’s not designed for in-and-out thrusting (and boy, would that give the wearer a neckache if they tried!) but rather for those of us who simply like the sensation of being filled while enjoying a good clit-licking.  The movements of the wearer’s head as he or she performs cunnilingus will make the dildo wiggle around pleasantly, and overall it adds that little extra something that turns a good romp into a great one.

One final benefit I’ve discovered with the Accomodator is that, in a pinch, it can very easily double as a penis-shaped gag.  Extremely handy to keep the mouth of a sassy slave occupied when he’s not putting it to better use.

Now that my Mom’s living with us it’s a LOT easier for me to get out of the house by myself, so I decided some time ago that when school started I was going to begin doing live crossdressing sessions.  With that in mind, a few weeks back I rebuilt my other website: www.Dress-Me-Up.com.  I also began advertising on craigslist.  And this past weekend I had my first (as a “professional” anyway) session.  I booked a room for two nights, thinking that Sgt and I could take some pictures as well.  We got settled in late Friday evening, and did one very nice set (with accompanying video) that night.

Saturday morning was my session with my new panty-boy.  He was a bit nervous at first and told me he’d never done anything like this before, but he seemed to be delighted by the silky pink microfiber briefs I chose for him.  I won’t go into too much detail, but I will say that I think I’m really going to enjoy this more “hands-on” side of the business.  ;-D

I am pretty darned excited about this new direction.  I love playing to the camera, but it’s only exciting because I can picture the viewer on the other end, getting hard and horny from watching me.  That thrill is hugely increased when the viewer is in the same room, and when I can play (so to speak *grin*) with the results it’s even greater.  And I love, love, love that I’m finally getting to enact some of my fetish fantasies. 

I’ve never been comfortable (not even online) with playing the ”cruel bitch goddess”, and I’m not obsessed enough to make crossdressing play (or fetish/bdsm play in general) the main course in my sex life, so it’s unlikely that I’ll ever gain “Dominatrix” status.  But it has been frustrating having to perpetually ignore my desires in that direction for lack of time & a partner.  Sgt. is willing to try anything, but he’s a natural Top in the bedroom and it just spoils it for me if my partner isn’t truly excited by wearing my panties.  (Or kissing my feet…or worshipping my ass…or whatever…)  I’m hoping that there’s enough guys in my area (Tampa Bay, in case you were wondering) who really are turned on by my gentler style of female domination - and who have the discretionary income - to make this branch of Chateu Cherie Enterprises rewarding both personally and financially.

 And hey, that first session almost paid for the new starter in my car.  :-p

*I’m sorry to say that, thanks to the dramatic automotive meltdown and subsequent stranding of the kids in the hotel room with mom & dad, we only did the one set of pics.  I’ve had a request for some foot fetish pics though so I think we’ll try again soon…I’m thinking this time with a stunt cock!  Anyhow, here’s a peek at the set we did last Friday, which will be published in my member’s area in a few weeks:

Because I have been ranting so much lately, here’s a little anti-rant…a link to one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE sexy smut sources, the oh-so-delicious Delia:

Whenever things go awry in my world this blog is the first thing to suffer.  In the past month I’ve had yet another vicious ear infection, my pc was in the shop for nearly three weeks and my backup pc (the one normally used by the rest of the family) suffered a meltdown as well. 

I finally got the pc back a couple days ago so I ought at this moment to be getting caught up on all the stuff I’ve got behind on.  Instead I am here to confess that I am addicted to this new (to me anyhow) BBC show Hex, which I have just finished watching.  I am almost ashamed to admit that I’ve developed such devotion for this Degrassi-meets-Dark-Shadows trifle.  (No, I am not a Buffy fan either.)  It’s quite easy to understand why I have though - it’s the lesbian ghost sidekick.

I am past the days when the mere presence of a queer character in a tv show would send me over the moon with delight, but the late Thelma is just so, so delectable.  Witchy powers or not, Cassie doesn’t deserve her. 

 I got what you need, Thelma baby.