by @RacyRosalee, 24/07/24
Lovehoney Sensation Play Bondage Kit
Not quite the ‘next-step’
The packaging for this kit is super straightforward, but not really a gifting sort of box, if I were to present this to my OH, I’d most definitely repackage the whole kit so it felt a little more premium for the price. It’s quite a small box too, not at all what I expected, and everything’s fairly crammed in.
There’s English in the non-electric toy safety manual, but no English at all in the operating manual, which, considering it says ‘warning’ in other languages, is a little concerning that there’s no English for me. Seems like some important information to know in there.
I’m pretty disappointed in the candle, and how it was advertised. There’s no mention in the description or reviews on site, or on the box whether the candle is scented or not. Didn’t see anything until the candle packaging, and was extremely disappointed to see it contained patchouli oil. This is one of the few scents that triggers my migraines, so this candle will see no use and will need to be disposed of. The scent is extremely strong, so I’d be interested in knowing the fragrance percentage, as this effects not only the way the candle burns, but how harmful it is to breathe in the fumes, something you’ll be breathing in when using it for wax play. Some people can have allergic reactions and asthma attacks in response to these oils, so having an unscented candle would’ve been more safe for a larger audience. Or listing the candle as scented, as well as the scent, could’ve allowed for a more informed purchase.
There is also no temp listed, not onsite, on the box, or even in the safety manual (aside from a ‘keep below 45°c’ that is generic for the whole kit, not the candle specifically, if that is the burn temp for this candle, that is at the higher end of bondage candle burn temps, and for introduction to wax play, it should definitely be at a lower temp point). Bondage candles come in a range of temps, and people buy dependant on their preferences. Some people, like those with hypermobility, have very sensitive skin which can tear or scar very easily. I would’ve liked to have known what the temp was prior, or even at all, as I’m left without a definitive answer from the kit.
I wouldn’t call the restraints or blindfold a scarlet red, more of a candy red/pink. But the jewel on the plug is definitely more of a red, and I would’ve loved to see that red throughout this box. The gunmetal is also a very nice colour scheme, and I’d love to see more of that.
I don’t think we’ll be using the restraints, they just feel like they either won’t hold, or, knowing how silky this material can be, will self-tighten to the point of needing to be cut. I’m very surprised there aren’t bondage safety scissors in here, considering how these restraints can be, some of those delving further into bondage may not have any on hand, and will need to risk using regular scissors or blades, which is extremely unsafe.
Elastic on the eye mask didn’t need any stretch for my head, and is in fact too big for me, it’s also slightly rigid and uncomfortable to wear.
The pinwheel is probably my favourite part of this kit, it has some weight to the handle and actually feels premium. It’s fairly dull to me, there’s no sensation of pain or anything, even on my extremely sensitive skin, I can feel the individual needles when I add minimal pressure, but no pain. This will definitely be the item that gets the most use from this kit.
The flogger is also kind of decent, the threads are silicone, which I wasn’t expecting, but was pleasantly surprised by. There’s definitely the potential for a bit of sting with this one, if that’s what you desire. The pom pom tickler feels okay, but the initial smell is a bit off-putting.
The nipple suckers are fairly sturdy, and give a good amount of suction when applied. Although there’s very little resistance when pulling them, and they come right off. A good pair for introducing nipple play, but not great for a ‘next-step’ bondage kit. A set of the screw mechanism suckers or even clamps would have been more appropriate in a ‘next-step’ kit.
Overall, I’d say this kit is a mixture of a beginner to intermediate, more for dipping your toes into a higher sensation of pain and pleasure. I do wish that some of the pieces were a little more premium to reflect the price, or even if the packaging was a little nicer. Still a semi decent kit for couples wanting to explore.
Pros: How premium the pinwheel was
Cons: No mention of candle being scented or burn temp anywhere, other items a little cheap
Bottom Line: Mix of beginner and intermediate, little tame in my opinion and not quite worth the price
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