8 Crème De La Crème Sex Toys You Can Buy On A Budget
I remember what it was like wanting new sex toys but looking at the price tag and then looking to God and asking, "b*tch where?", as in where is that money about to come from? So I try not to gawk at people awkwardly with my crazy eyes when they exclaim how $60 is too much for a sex toy, especially as I learned that people very seldom prioritize their sexual health.
Sometimes pretty price tags ensure safe sex, guaranteeing toys free of toxic material, are highly porous, and so on.
What's more is that when people do get into toys, they limit themselves and their sex to those $5 handcuffs, and a $.50 cent outdated bullet and call it kinky. I'm not saying I'm not still basic but I've learned a thing or two about what one ought to keep in their sacred sex trunk. And while I'm not about to go off off, I am about to give you a few items to buy over time and round out your toy box, making it slightly more kinky than before. Well, depending on who you are.
By the end of this, you'll be throwing items in your shopping cart and with a little imagination, they'll be calling out Ms. Jackson. Here are 8 items under $50 that are the creme de la creme of adult sex toys.
1.Tango Mini-Vibe
We Vibe
You may have heard me talk about this vibrator a time or two or three...or ten because anytime I'm rounding up my favorite sex toys this is it. Outside of testing things for you all, the Tango is my default. I've had my tango for about six years now and it's just now starting to wane on the power and it's still got a strong vibe. This vibrator looks like a lipstick, giving you a pointed tip, and a flat surface to alternate between depending on what sensation you're looking for. It has eight vibrations moods for your picking, and it's very, very waterproof.
2.3" Bunny Tail Metal Plug
Hantioo
Perhaps you're curious about anal, perhaps you're already doing it. If either of these fit the bill then try out a beginners plug. This one has the fur addition because perhaps you're roleplaying Alice and Wonderland while being teased by the sensational pressure that anal plays provides. Lube up your plug really good and finger yourself while your partner inserts it. Those of us with bunny tails might call it living on the wild side.
3.California Exotic Shane's World Pink Harness with Stud
Pink Cherry
Whether you have a penis partner or a vulva bearing partner, you may want to add a strap on to your collection. I will acknowledge the double standard of us not liking men who want things in or around their butt, but just to get ahead of the comments, hear me out ladies: Your man's g-spot is in his butt. That is where he feels ultimate pleasure so if he's into it, maybe try not to knock it so quickly. And look, I get it because I'm struggling to open my mind too. The difference is, I don't have a man to open my mind up for at the time. However, I understand that's a jump and you may need to start with a finger soooo the alternative is being teased by the strap on prior to getting the real thing. Have your partner wear it, suck the strap on, give him a show – just don't knock it.
4.Black Glass Ben Wa Balls
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As seen on Fifty Shades (the first one), these serve to tease and please, but they can also help strengthen your vaginal floor. A pair of glass ben wa balls reduce the bacterial build up and make for a range of sensations by doing something as simple as setting them in an ice bucket (perhaps you're at a hotel).
5.Crocodile Nipple Clamps
Nipple play is a fave and I was born this way. I turn into a whole faucet as soon as a tongue crosses my nipples, a man can even tug at them with his teeth, just as long as my partner pays extra attention to them. Nipple clamps can heighten this sensation by restricting the blood flow and with a good pair you can tighten and loosen the gauge based on your personal preference.
6.Black Bondage BDSM Leather Wrist Cuffs
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Let me upgrade you! Keep your cheap cuffs. Those can be handy sometimes, but also invest in a sturdy but sexy pair of wrist cuffs if you're really into being bound or binding – and there's no escaping these bad boys. Pair the cuffs with any number of the toys listed here, including the cockring or the wax play.
7.Happy Rabbit Ring 5 Function Rechargeable Cockring
A waterproof cockring is a sex trunk essential if your partner is a penis person. This one is made of silicone so you'll want to make sure that you avoid silicone or oil based lubricant and stick with a water based lube. Cockrings create the tightness that men so desire with the added benefits of vibration. Throw the cockring on him and deliver a top-notch blowjob.
8.Triple Pinwheel + Kama Sutra Massage Candle
Amazon
Level up on your freaky with this combo. The pinwheel creates a nice sensation as its semi-sharp edges roll over erogenous zones. Pair this with a massage candle, allowing the wax to dry over your nipples (my fantasy can be yours too) and then have your partner tease you by rolling the pinwheel over it. For heightened sensation, chill your pinwheel so that you can play with the varying sensations of hot and cold.
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UnPrisonedhas returned for its highly anticipated second season, delving deeper into the complex dynamics of the Alexander family.
The series premiere comes a year after its debut season garnered rave reviews from fans and critics and earned record-breaking ratings for Hulu's Onyx Collective brand. UnPrisoned's success can be attributed to its raw, relatable themes and comedic appeal.
Inspired by creator Tracy McMillan's life, the show follows Paige (Kerry Washington), a therapist and single mother whose life takes an unexpected turn when her father, Edwin (Delroy Lindo) --who was released from prison-- moves in with her and her teenage son, Finn (Faly Rakotohavana).
Throughout UnPrisoned's first season, viewers witnessed how Edwin's incarceration deeply affected Paige's life and relationships. In the series, Paige unpacks her trauma through interactions with her inner child and her online followers. Meanwhile, Edwin is overcoming specific struggles with his own past that led to his life of crime, including a dysfunctional upbringing and his mother's arrest. As the Alexanders attempt to reconcile, new challenges arise.
This new season promises to further explore their unconventional family dynamic. Here are several compelling reasons why season two of UnPrisoned should be on everyone's watchlist.
The Alexander Family Life Is Still In Shambles
UnPrisoned's second season resumes where the series left off, with Paige grappling with the fallout from her troubled therapy practice and Edwin navigating life independently after moving out. Meanwhile, Finn faces his own challenges. The teenager is battling anxiety and seeking information about his father—a topic Paige avoids discussing.
The Alexander Family Are Attending Therapy To Resolve Their Underlying Issues
Amid the chaos in their lives, the Alexander family decides to mend their bond by confronting their past traumas. They seek professional help and attend therapy sessions with a “family radical healing coach,” played by John Stamos, a new cast member. This collective effort aims to unravel the complexities of their shared history and strengthen their relationships.
The process of unraveling each character's internal conflicts and their potential impact on future relationships may clash with Paige's textbook therapy approach. While Paige is used to being in the therapist's seat in both career and family, this forces her into the unfamiliar role of a patient during therapy sessions. This shift would compel her to look in the mirror and try a radically different approach.
The Alexander Family Learned A Big Lesson During A Therapy Session
In therapy, the Alexanders are tasked with addressing their individual traumas to salvage their remaining relationships. One of the family therapist’s eccentric suggestions was an exercise involving a family wrestling match. During this session, Paige faces tough questions about her refusal to share information about Finn's father.
While it's unclear whether this scene is reality or fantasy, the image of the family duking it out in the ring certainly makes for hilarious yet compelling television.
Paige Tries Dating Again Following Failed Relationships
Amid her life's chaos, Paige decides to step back into the dating field. However, her many attempts have left her with mixed results. The dating apps have turned out to be a fail, and an outing with her ex Mal (Marque Richardson), who is also her father's parole officer, doesn’t go quite as expected after he brings an unexpected guest – his new girlfriend.
The situation takes an awkward turn when Mal's new partner learns why the former couple split, partly due to Paige's self-sabotage.
UnPrisoned Is A Perfect Balance Of Comedy And Drama
As a dramedy, UnPrisoned takes a comedic approach to its heavy subjects. The show takes us on a ride with Paige's dating misadventures and navigating a friendship with her ex.
Other lighthearted moments include Edwin's attempts at CPR based on online videos and, of course, the antics of the Alexander family's unconventional new healing coach.
The second season of UnPrisoned is now available on Hulu.
UnPrisoned | Season 2 Trailer | Hulu
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Mariee Revere On Her History-Making Million-Dollar Sales And The Future Of MoonXCosmetics
If the name Mariee Revere sounds familiar, it's probably because you heard of her beauty and skincare brand, MoonXCosmetics, or you may have heard about her history-making achievement of making $1.8 million in less than eight minutes. But before starting her million-dollar brand, Mariee was just a teenager trying to cure her acne.
While she grew up in the skincare capital of the world, South Korea, Mariee didn't really experience breakouts until her senior year of high school. Like many people who get their first breakout, she didn't know what to do, and there weren't many products out there at that time. So she decided to experiment. What she didn't know was that what she came up with would ultimately be her ticket to success.
"When I graduated high school, I moved back to America, Georgia, and I ended up making, like, the oil, the Rose Galore oil, which is like the staple product of my brand. I don't know what made me make it, but I did, and it literally cleared my face up," she tells xoNecole in an exclusive interview.
"I end up selling it as a body oil first because, obviously, I'm 17, [and] don't have any background as an esthetician or anything like that. I just made a product that worked for me, but people bought it and was using it, and I reformulated it, and then it just stuck like with me."
While MoonXCosmetics is known for its facial products, it wants to expand to body care and home. It just released its new product, Moon-Gel body wash, and it's only up from there. As Mariee continues to grow the brand, it's more than likely that she will see more history-making moments. And so far she has.
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When asked if she feels pressure to obtain more of those milestones, she says yes and no. "I did $1.8 [million] again, and then I did $2 million but I feel like now, currently, I don't look at that as one of my goals anymore because [of] the headache and just everything that came with it, but I was thankful and blessed to have that milestone, but now I'm looking for more," she says.
"I want to say more reach than more like fast-paced sales. I do want that. Obviously, every girl wants that, but I do want to have a better overall reach for my brand because I did take two years off so I was able to learn, [and] study a lot of different things. See how things have changed from 2020 to now."
"I did $1.8 [million] again, and then I did $2 million but I feel like now, currently, I don't look at that as one of my goals anymore because [of] the headache and just everything that came with it, but I was thankful and blessed to have that milestone, but now I'm looking for more."
Another part of expanding for any company is hiring people. Finding the right person to help you can be a hassle, especially for business owners who are used to doing all the work themselves. Mariee can relate to this, and she touched on this topic in her documentaryThe Million Dollar Story. She recommends having someone be your "right-hand man" who you trust to handle the ins and outs of the company.
"I could say, definitely get, like a right-hand man to help you within the process because that really was what helped me. I never had a job. I literally was 18 now, being like, you know, the boss of over 30+ employees at one point in time, and I didn't know anything. I didn't know anything about no W-2s, no taxes, no clock in, clock out because all I [have] ever known was my brand," she explains.
"So I definitely partner with people who are very skewed and versed in those areas, and they helped me get through it. Even to this day, I still have my same person helping me with hiring, firing, [and] doing everything that I can right now because I'm still learning. But obviously people get jobs young, so they have way more experience than me, but still learning."
And though she is still learning, one thing she makes sure to stay on top of is being consistent. Consistency is what trips many people up when it comes to achieving goals, but Mariee says it's all about scheduling. Whether it's when to post on social media or email marketing, scheduling it out can make a world of difference. That same practice also works when planning out her future goals for the company.
"Right now, future goals would be to drop at least five more products before the end of the year. We always do outreach, where we do drives and all that, but definitely do way more this year, she says. "Then really dive into body [care], and then hopefully open up MoonXBody underneath MoonXCosmetics to let that branch out and be open and definitely get back consistent."
For more information, visit moonxco.com.
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