Review; Nox the Night Drake!

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Bad Dragon have been the big boys of Fantasy toys since their launch in 2008, so if there is something you are looking for-- be it beastly or anthropomorphic- you are likely to find it here.

Currently offering 53 fully custom models, all in a vast array of sizes, there is surely something to tickle even the most fickle of fantasies. The only issue is where to start!

So you've chosen you toy.. What next? Well, Bad Dragon offers three different firmnesses when it comes to your toy; Soft, Medium and Firm. This refers to the firmness of silicone that you choose to have your toy made in. If in doubt, order yourself a Firmness sample set. There is nothing worse than ordering a toy in completely the wrong firmness. Doh!

Not only can you customize those options, but you can also order your toy in any combination of any colours, including glow in the dark, metallic, and pearly finishes. Always shoot Bad Dragon an inquiry prior to ordering though-- Bad Dragon may strive to "Make Fantasies Real", however some things just aren't feasible. 

Extras such as Suction Cups and Cum tubes are offered by this company, however some models in certain sizes/firmnesses simply don't support either or both. This is become apparent at the time of ordering, so no need to sweat.

Bad Dragon’s toys are all cast in 100% platinum cured silicone which is body safe, phthalates free and hypoallergenic, meaning it can be easily sterilized after use. Generally, mild soap and hot water is good enough to keep your toy clean after use, but a weekly-to-monthly boil will keep your product in tip top condition. Dicks require a lot of TLC!

Remember to use water based lubricant with these toys since Silicone Lubricant can destroy and damage your toy. Keep this in mind if using condoms with toys— double check your lubricant! If you're unsure about your lube, play it safe and go for something clearly labelled water-based.

My Toy

As many of you may know, I own a lot of sex toys. Probably half of my collection is made up of Bad Dragon toys, so choosing something new was rather difficult. I settled on Nox, something smooth and more gentle than my usual choice. He appealed to me as something that did not require a lot of preparation and struggle to fully enjoy, especially considering I am used to using rough, knotted or wrinkled toys.

A design that was the very first winner of the Labs competition, Nox was created by a user named Hyena_Queen, a was a much anticipated by the community. On paper it was a design that did not appeal as much as others; based closely off a certain toothless dragon, it was clear that this would be appreciated by a wide audience.

I am somewhat skeptical when it comes to Labs submissions.. I feel as though submissions should only be allowed to be shown in a single, flat colouration, as a lot of the designs have flashy, eye-catching themes that often win over votes purely for this reason. Hm. I digress.

Nox was a lot more appealing when releasing in the flesh, so to speak. The sweeping curves and natural looking muscle groups looked simply yummy, and the natural colouration chosen was simply lovely despite my earlier rant. The special "Night Drake" colour scheme closely fit that shown in the concept art, and the three other options were all very lovely in their own right.

Personally, I cannot own nice things. I like to own obnoxious, crazy things, which is why I let the Staff decide which colours I got on my own Nox. I provided them with two different themed pictures, both colours that were poured previously of different models (A galaxy Flint & a pastel, trans Hanns). When I opened the box I legitimately squealed a little, because my Nox was the sweetest, girliest thing I've ever had the privilege of owning.

My Nox had been made in the most beautiful, translucent rainbow fade. It looked icey, almost popsicle like. The transition between the colours were simply flawless and I just could not put the toy down, waving it around at my Fiance in joy. I'm not actually the worlds biggest fan of Rainbow toys, but the shades chosen for each of the typical rainbow colours were just so wonderful and delicious looking that I couldn't not love it.

The boring bits; My Nox was requested in Medium size, Medium firmness, with just a suction cup base. Tubes are great if that is your thing, but I personally find them more trouble than fun. I contemplated the Large size, however I reminded myself that I was getting this toy as something a little more gentle compared to my usual fair. The large would have been scrummy, but getting the medium size allows me to use this toy more often as it is less of a hassle, and much less strain on my tiny hands and wrists during use. Seriously, I have to get other people to use things like my Large Orca and my Large Moko on me simply because I cannot hold their weight up.

Bad-Dragon's packing skills are wonderful as ever, however I would suggest maybe smaller boxes for smaller toys? I had a lot of packing peanuts to deal with, and around half of the box was swamped with these things. Not an overly bad thing, as opening the box always smells like delicious corn snacks, but it is a pain to get rid of. Peanuts everywhere! As well as the toy, I found a bottle of lubricant, a pin, and a pen nestled inside with Nox. Thanks, guys!

In Use

Nox's first outing was a rather awesome one, and definitely not one I had prepared myself for. Story time!

I am a regular at various Kink and BDSM events, and the evening of this particular story I was attending a Gentlemen's Evening; this is a relaxed protocol event when I was serving as a submissive under my Dominant, serving them throughout the evening as they requested, i.e. food, drinks, good table manners and so on. 

The evening had wound down to a comfortable tone and things started turning a little sexual. I was asked to take out the toys I had bought along with me.. My Large Moko, and my special Nox. I was then ordered to take the toys, and show the other Dominants and their submissives how they were to be used, and how impressive it can be to see someone a little at myself use toys that are so large. 

I was embarrassed and shy, but as I slipped on my blind fold I relaxed and lubricated Nox up. He was silky smooth, something that I find really, really delicious in my toys. My fingers glided over his surface, feeling the waves and curves before inserting him slowly. The head popped in with no trouble, but the swell of the shaft caught me off guard! It gave a gentle, but noticeable stretch, something that took a few small thrusts to conquer before he nestled gently in to place. 

The shape and curve of Nox seem to fit my anatomy near perfectly, and the smoothness means that the toy does not dry out overly quickly. Nothing is more frustrating than the soreness caused by a dry silicone toy. Ugh!

The swell of Nox's shaft really provides great frontal wall stimulation, adding extra oomph to already great sensations. All in all I really love Nox. I don't know why I did not get one sooner!

Overall?

Nox is a fab little toy that provides a lot of stimulation whilst remaining nice and smooth. For those of you who are easily irritated by heavy texture, maybe consider this as your next purchase!

Pros;

• Great shape
• Super smooth
• Wonderful sculpt, visually delicious

Cons;

• Price, somewhat of a luxury for those with a low income
• Size may be challenging for some

You can find Nox and any of the other designs over at Bad Dragon! After all, they are here to Make your Fantasies real.

Damn Average's Ministang Review~!

The Company;

Damn Average is a one man (or lady, in this case) run small business specializing in toys for those of us who aren't overly gifted in the vaginal (or bottom) department. All of the designs on her Etsy page are sizes that any lady (or gent) with minimal penetrative experience could handle without too much of a challenge, all at super reasonable prices too.

I could gush all day about how wonderful Sheep, the owner & founder of DA, is. Her products are designed for those of us with smaller tastes and for people who perhaps struggle to keep up with the ever expanding (i.e. girthsome) sex-toy market. Her designs are smooth, friendly and completely gentle looking with organic bumps and curves. This allows them to use toys that are actually designed with them in mind. Even your mainstream toy companies such as Tantus don't always cater for those who have limited experience with penetration. She's doing a wonderful thing for people who have issues finding something to suit them, all in body safe materials. Awesome!

As with most hand-crafted sex toy companies, all of the models offered by DA are fully cusomisable to your specifications, often for an extra although not unreasonable charge. The colours that she can produce rival even the top silicone craftsmen out there, which is astounding considering this is all a one-man operation. Several colours of glow-in-the-dark are available, as well as metallic, pearl and UV pigments. The other fantastic thing about all of this is that everything used in the creation of your toy is body safe; If there's one thing that DA is clued up on it's body safe sex toys. She would never, ever use or condone any products that she wouldn't use on/in herself.. Talk about an advocate of safe sex-toys!

DA's toys offer no such options like suction cups or come-tubes, however they're small enough that you could easily use a large double-sided suction cup if wanted a little more stability.

The Model~

One of the smallest and cheapest models in the shop, the Ministang is a great way to introduce yourself to the kind of things that Sheep produces.. As Sheep herself states;

" If you’re unsure of the firmness of my materials, craftsmanship, or suitability of my work for your tastes, wants and needs, the Ministang is a great purchase to explore and experience what I have to offer. The tiny spoonful of ice cream at a shop, if you will…
Ministangs are great travel companions and good to fit in the pocket. Their defined glans is not to be underestimated, and that along with the bumps provides excellent wall and spot stimulation."

The Ministang is vaguely equine in shape, although no overly so. This is particularly good for those of you who are unsure of more realistically shaped toys. It's just abstract enough that it takes that ick-factor away.
The head is mostly smooth with not real detail par a small triangle of three bumps; One in the center, and two pronged on the underside like little horns. There is a deliciously defined muscular ridge on the underside with with a series of three, pea-sized bumps on the dorsal side of the shaft. Dotted around the shaft are some lovely, sculpted vein details that tie in nicely with the otherwise minimalist nature of the toy and finally the base is a lovely size for the proportion of the toy and allows for an easy grip during play.

Here are a quick run down of the measurements of this toy;

Total Length; 4.7"
Usable Length; 4''
Circumference of the Head; 4.4''
Circumference of the shaft (1st Bump); 4''
Circumference of the shaft, 2nd Bump; 4"
Circumference of the shaft, 3rd Bump; 4.1"

Despite it's small size, the Ministang is a great way of showcasing different colours and firmnesses offered by Sheep, and is a great first purchase for novices looking in to their first sex toy.

Here are two quick shots compared to two of my fingers, and DA's Average Alien.

My Toy

I'd seen a Ministang over on Damn Average's Tumblr that I'd been slightly too late in purchasing, so when I received my Ministang I had no idea what colour I'd been getting.. Again I was blown away by the quality and vibrancy of the pigments used in my toy. I'd received a colouration near identical to the one that I'd missed out on, and it also looks simply fantastic along side the other Damn Average items I'd received.

I'd received a florescent pink (otherwise known as PANK) and pearl while marble, which I adore as I'm a huge fan of both bright colours and pearl colours. The white pearl looks just like the inside of the seashell; the pigment used in the white has a depth about it that makes it look multi-dimensional as apposed to flat and lack-luster. There is an even distribution of both colours, and there is an interesting effect going on where the white has muted the pink a little, giving the toy and third and more subtle colour throughout.

My 'Stang is in Soft firmness simply because I adore the feeling of the silicone. In a toy this size I feel as though Firm would easily be comfortable to use, especially if you are looking for a stronger, more direct stimulation.

In Use

When using this toy I get a classic example of "Accidentally-the-whole-thing". Due to it's smaller dimensions I often get a little over zealous and push past the base until the whole thing has been inserted. Oops!
This is not a comment on how safe this toy is though; for someone like myself with a good level of experience this toy provides little to no stretch at all, hence why I can end up inserting the whole thing instead of just the initial few inches. I wouldn't recommend this though.. We don't want an epidemic and AWOL 'Stangs.

Despite that, this toy is surprisingly pleasant and provides a decent amount of stimulation with his little bumps and ridges. The head gives a gentle pop upon insertion, and the evenly spaced bumps deliver regular little hits of pleasure during thrusting or even just grinding. 

I tend to enjoy slipping this toy inside then grinding against a pillow or bundled up comforter until I orgasm. This toy is also wonderful to use along side a vibrator or even the shower head; Insert, kegal to keep him inside, then provide any other stimulation necessary to climax. The texture on the toy gives a good surface to orgasm around, something I can only imagine is heightened in a firmer option.

Overall Opinion?

A great little companion both on the go and and at home, the Ministang provides all that you could want something so small and discrete. Full customisable, body safe and knowing that you're supporting a wonderful company is all that you should need to know before buying one of your own little guys.. Although I understand that some people require a little more persuasion, so here are my Pro's and Con's!

Pros!

• Discrete
• Wonderful size for beginners
• Still wonderfully stimulating despite size

Cons!

• Perhaps too small for some

One final quick comment before I finish.. If you like the look of the Minstang but worry about the size, DA also offers a Thinstang & a Longstang. Links lead you to the wonderful Monkey's reviews on both of these models!

Sheep, or Damn Average, has always provided consistent, honest service, and her toys always exceed expectations. If you haven't purchased anything from this wonderful little place just yet, go and take a look for yourselves. You can find all the information you need on her Etsy page and her Tumblr Page.