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Dr. Ruthie of Exploring Intimacy picks some of her favorite toys and reviews for your (reading, eh-hem) pleasure.I absolutely love this time of year, as crazy as it is. My fellow sex educators and I are firming up our plans for an exciting new year, the cold weather inspires folks to snuggle under blankets with hot cocoa, and it gives me a perfect excuse to spread a little extra joy and pleasure to my friends! Now, not everyone on my list gets a new vibe, a butt plug or a bottle of premium lube...but quite a few do. After all these months of posting video-blog reviews at Exploring Intimacy, how can I resist passing along my favorites for the holidays? I'm here to give you my views on the best of the best, but don't just take my word for it. My fellow bloggers know a good gift when they see it, too! The Laid P.2 Teardrop Cock Ring - A quality cock ring makes his penis and balls even more attention-grabbing, gives an erection a nice boost, and can increase sensitivity. This one also stimulates his balls and perineum, thanks to a triangular extension. I'm always looking for a good ring to suggest to folks that is washable and firm, yet stretchy enough to be safe for cock ring novices. Venus Toy Trap loved this toy, too. "Both my partner and I have been really impressed with this toy. The construction is very high quality, and the silicone is smooth, matte, and silky." You can read her entire review, complete with great original pics right here.JimmyJane Little Afterglow Sampler Set - My good couple-friends up the street already received this one from me for Hanukkah. It's a gorgeous, classy toy that's perfect for that friend or sweetie who is so hard to shop for. Diary of an Undercover Kinkster also loves these little delights: "What makes the JimmyJane Afterglow candles so awesome? Because they're not just candles. They're also massage oils. Wait...massage oils? But the box clearly shows candles. When the candles burn down, you don't just get the great smell of whatever candle you choose, you also get a massage oil left over in the flame's wake." Catch the rest of her review right here.The Wand Controller - PurrVersatility describes it best when she says:"It doesn't look like much. Like some weird electronics gizmo your geeky boyfriend gets you that reads radio signals or something. But this little box is the secret between 'omg my Hitachi Magic Wand is my favourite toy' and 'my Hitachi and I have a date pretty much every day and we snuggle afterwards.'" Six more feet of cord and a wide range of settings were about the only way to improve the Hitachi Magic Wand, and now you can have that, too. I have often recommended that folks get their girlfriend a Magic Wand if they want to be remembered forever. Now you can one-up her last sweetie, if someone already beat you to it. Read the rest of her review right here.JeJoue Ami - While you're looking at all of those great gifts for others, it's important to reward yourself for a shopping job well done! Let Buzz On Vibes share the joy of this premium and gorgeous Kegel exercise kit with you. "I really love this set. Since each Ami offers a different degree of weight, they allow you to pick your Kegel exerciser based on your current needs, as well as go at your own pace to work up to the next one. This is great because our PC muscles may change over time due to childbirth and other factors, and it's nice to have different options. Plus, I'm seriously impressed with the silicone on these." Get ready for a New Year's resolution for more vaginal strength and pleasure, and have fun along the way. Be sure to read the full review, and watch her helpful video review, right here.The Form 3 - My personal favorite for the holidays, though, is the Form 3 by Jimmy Jane. It's a rare and highly enjoyable combination of self-stimulation and toy stimulation, making it a totally unique and fun-to-explore toy for singles and lovers. Besides, if The Holiday Vulva likes it, then you know it's a good one!httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA3CxiFGBaQhi Magic Wand is my favourite toy' and 'my Hitachi and I have a date pretty much every day and we snuggle afterwards.'" Six more feet of cord and a wide range of settings were about the only way to improve the Hitachi Magic Wand, and now you can have that, too. I have often recommended that folks get their girlfriend a Magic Wand if they want to be remembered forever. Now you can one-up her last sweetie, if someone already beat you to it. Read the rest of her review right here.JeJoue Ami - While you're looking at all of those great gifts for others, it's important to reward yourself for a shopping job well done! Let Buzz On Vibes share the joy of this premium and gorgeous Kegel exercise kit with you. "I really love this set. Since each Ami offers a different degree of weight, they allow you to pick your Kegel exerciser based on your current needs, as well as go at your own pace to work up to the next one. This is great because our PC muscles may change over time due to childbirth and other factors, and it's nice to have different options. Plus, I'm seriously impressed with the silicone on these." Get ready for a New Year's resolution for more vaginal strength and pleasure, and have fun along the way. Be sure to read the full review, and watch her helpful video review, right here.The Form 3 - My personal favorite for the holidays, though, is the Form 3 by Jimmy Jane. It's a rare and highly enjoyable combination of self-stimulation and toy stimulation, making it a totally unique and fun-to-explore toy for singles and lovers. Besides, if The Holiday Vulva likes it, then you know it's a good one!httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA3CxiFGBaQ