REVIEW: PULSE II Duo by Hot Octopuss

For a long time, the male masturbator market was starting to look a little tired and boring. Everything was just somehow… the same. Once you’ve tried one stroker, you’ve pretty much damn well tried them all (with a few exceptions – Fleshlight have managed to keep me on my toes, along with TENGA). I longed for something to break the mould and bring something new to the table.

Then, last year – I read about the PULSE – marketed as the world’s first ‘guybrator’ – and whilst that term may have many of you cringing, it had the desired effect. It got men talking about sex toys, and helped many people see that using sex toys is not ‘just for women’ nor is it anything to be ashamed of. The original PULSE went down a treat on our house – so when I found out they were working on a new model, I was incredibly intrigued – especially as I had pointed out a few minor flaws that had stopped me from awarding the toy full marks. There are 2 new models – the Pulse II Solo and the Pulse II Duo – I opted for the Duo model – but in terms of function, the Solo operates the same way with just one major difference. Read on to find out how we got on…

Top Toy Round Up 2014 – Part One: Masturbators

As we approach the end of the year, we’re taking a look back at some of the top rated products that we’ve reviewed. The blog has only been running since May, so rather than actually break it down into the best toys released in 2014 – all of these products were bought, tested and enjoyed this year. Also, as we get closer to Christmas, you might be looking for gift ideas for that special man in your life and we’ve got you covered.

This year, we have reviewed a fair amount of ‘penis-centric’ products – masturbators are becoming ever more popular, especially as men are now becoming far more open when it comes to buying/using/talking about sex toys.

So without further ado – let’s take a look at my Top Picks of 2014 – The Male Masturbator Edition!

REVIEW: PULSE by Hot Octopuss Vibrating Male Masturbator

The sex toy market is saturated with male masturbators, and as such – this means that a lot of them offer a like-for-like experience. I always look for anything that offers a new and interesting twist on masturbation. Don’t get me wrong, Fleshlights are great, and stroker sleeves can be quite fun – but sometimes you just want something different. That was when I was introduced to the Fun Factory Cobra Libre – this brought a whole new dimension of stimulation, as it was designed to provide direct stimulation to the frenulum – as there are hundreds of sensitive nerve points. It was a revelation. Then came the Apollo Power Stroker. This followed a similar concept to the Cobra Libra, but was designed to be more like a Fleshlight – but the idea was still the same – it provided direct stimulation to the frenulum. It is currently my husbands favourite toy.

Then the PULSE by Hot Octopuss arrived on the scene – claiming to be a revolutionary new ‘guybrator’ (a vibrator for guys, in case that wasn’t obvious). I had to laugh at first, because initially, it looks a tad silly – in fact, it looks like it’s come from a galaxy far, far away. I knew it would completely appeal to my husband as he is a total sci-fi nut. But I read several reviews in which people had raved about it’s power and function – so, naturally I felt it was time to give it a try – especially when I was taught that you should never judge a book (or a masturbator) by it’s cover. I ordered this for our anniversary and couldn’t wait to give it a try. Want to know how we got on? Well let’s get on with it, shall we?