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Regardless of being a comparatively new sort of intercourse toy, the concept of the grinder is very simple. People, significantly these with vulvas, already get pleasure from grinding upon issues for stimulation, and these small items of silicone simply provide a device designed particularly for it. Arising with quite a lot of textures to distinguish them then provides the chance for themes, with tentacles for these on the lookout for one thing otherworldly or flowers for these wanting to maintain issues slightly extra discreet on their nightstand, and they are often as distinctive as you fancy too, with many shops providing them in customized colors. However some makers are taking this easy thought and persevering with to innovate. We noticed it with the Uncover Creations Tentacle Grinder II and its straps for added safety and with the Godemiche Grind Ring and its means to be connected to dildos and massagers. And now at present we’re having a look at yet one more new interpretation, this time with Banana Pants’ vary of dildo base cushions.

The Model

Banana Pants are a new-ish intercourse toy model that launched in 2018 with their modern Bumpher, a toy primarily designed to cowl the bottom of a dildo to be able to give added stimulation to strap-on customers. They’ve since expanded to 4 extra designs, all with the identical general idea, and I’ve been wanting to strive them out for fairly a while now. Non-binary/lady owned and based mostly within the USA, these toys double as a approach to stop pubic bruising, and with such a easy thought I truthfully can’t consider there wasn’t one thing related obtainable until now. Plus, due to Nudie Co, not solely will I be overlaying the OG Bumpher at present, however the Banana Pants Honeybunch and Shagger too.

Product Description

With the core thought of Banana Pants’ grinder assortment being for the toys to connect to the bottom of a dildo, the Bumpher and Shagger each characteristic a hole inside and a gap on the again to allow them to actually cowl the bottom, while the Honeybunch does issues slightly otherwise by simply that includes a flat tacky-textured again which may as an alternative grip to the bottom of toys. Exterior of this, what differentiates them is the number of textures, with the Bumpher that includes two huge bumps, the Shagger providing a row of raised flaps, and the Honeybunch displaying off its pronounced ridges which fluctuate in top. Plus, because the Honeybunch isn’t hole just like the others, it additionally has a gap designed for a bullet vibrator. Each the Bumpher and Honeybunch are then product of a silky easy body-safe silicone and as you’d think about from the “dildo base cushion” time period, they’re very delicate and squishy. Though the Shagger sadly appears to make use of a distinct silicone, being barely rougher and extra agency, and in addition encompasses a distinguished seam that runs proper by means of all of its flaps. Banana Pants then have some nice color choices, with a number of selections for every product, and I selected the Honeybunch in “Sunshine” yellow, the Shagger in black, and the Bumpher in purple “Plush”. Lastly, whereas all of those toys do have their supposed use, they’re all very versatile as properly, and since I don’t partake in a lot strap-on intercourse, I plan on making an attempt them out for solo play with my favorite bullet vibrators and wand massagers.

Packaging

My order with Nudie Co for the Banana Pants Honeybunch, Shagger and Bumpher was positioned on the nineteenth of January and I promptly acquired it on the twenty third. The package deal was then absolutely discreet, with no point out of the sender or what was inside, and as at all times Nudie Co had superbly gift-wrapped it and included some dried flowers and sweet for an incredible buyer expertise. Every of the Banana Pants’ merchandise then is available in its personal little cardboard field, which characteristic plastic home windows to see the toy previous to opening, alongside loads of info and even a diagram to be sure you know precisely how the objects work. Inside these the Honeybunch, Shagger and Bumpher then relaxation safely in plastic, and no different additions include them. Total, I’m proud of all of this, and all of it feels fairly high-quality regardless of the low worth of the toys.

My Expertise

Bumpher

The Bumpher (and Shagger, for that matter) is designed to suit dildo bases as much as 8.25cm / 3.25″ in diameter. This works properly, stretching to suit snugly over a lot of my dildos, and so they even match over further giant bases like that of my Godemiche Morpehus with none concern. Nonetheless, whereas they each work properly mixed with a dildo in my harness, offering added stimulation while additionally gently cushioning my pubic bone, this isn’t how I sometimes use toys, so I had different plans in thoughts for the Bumpher. The principle one, was that ever since I first noticed Banana Pants’ vary, I’ve thought they regarded good as wand massager attachments. Initially I figured they’d solely match over mini wands, such because the Doxy Die Solid 3R and Magic Wand Mini, however I used to be over the moon to search out that the Bumpher truly matches over my favorite toy of all time, the Magic Wand Rechargeable. Now, since this isn’t the way it’s supposed for use, there’s the prospect it could tear or rip, which you must have in mind if you wish to do one thing related. Though throughout all of my testing to this point, I’ve skilled zero points. As a substitute, the Bumpher stretches proper over my Rechargeable, and this completely transfers its vibrations by means of to my clitoris while including an entire new degree of delight. As a result of the Rechargeable could be very flat, it may solely provide broad stimulation, however the Bumpher permits for pin-point vibrations for the primary time as a consequence of its tapered tip, and I love it. To not point out the twin pads which might be offered, as one thing about this simply hints all the fitting notes after I’m grinding upon it. In reality, even after I maintain the massager nonetheless, I proceed to expertise new sensations, with the squishiness of the pads providing a welcome change to the Rechargeable’s a lot firmer silicone.

Even with out the Magic Wand Rechargeable, the Bumpher continues to be a pleasure to make use of. One thing concerning the design and format of its texture feels extremely good in opposition to me, and it’s pleasing to grind in opposition to whether or not I’m on my again or driving it on my Liberator Jaz. I’ve additionally discovered that inserting a bullet vibrator, such because the Doxy Bullet, into its gap works properly too, as regardless that it doesn’t provide the identical management and strain as a wand, it does present vibrations which the Bumpher is a superb conduit for. As for utilizing it inside a harness, I discover that it acts extra of a delicate cushion somewhat than one thing that’s overly stimulating, particularly in comparison with the opposite two toys, since it’s the flattest of all of them.

Shagger

Though the Shagger is made slightly otherwise to the Bumpher, its stretching means is just about the identical, and so I used to be in a position to try it out in all the identical methods. Sadly although, my expertise was fairly totally different as a result of different texture. There’s two issues I favour most in the case of grinders: pin-point stimulation and squishy padded areas. The Bumpher has each, the Honeybunch has one, however the Shagger has neither. Whereas I like the concept of its flaps, there is no such thing as a actual variation in top to permit for pin-point stimulation, and due to this all of them appear to simply merge into one throughout use on my again and never provide a lot in the best way of stimulation, particularly when in comparison with Banana Pants’ different two choices. Plus, with a firmer silicone, I additionally don’t get the identical different density when utilizing it with my Magic Wand Rechargeable. Being barely greater than the Bumpher, it’s extra noticeable when utilizing it in a harness or driving it although, and utilizing it from above on my Liberator Jaz is the time after I most get to get pleasure from its flaps, as I actually have the flexibility to make use of a full vary of movement on them, and this mixed with a bullet is my favorite method to make use of the Shagger.

Honeybunch

Somewhat than Banana Pant’s conventional dildo base gap, the Honeybunch as an alternative opts for a tacky-textured silicone on its again to assist it grip to no matter it’s utilized to. This permits for lots extra freedom when utilized in a harness, as you’re not restricted by dimension elements and may place the grinder wherever feels finest, and in addition means a toy just like the Magic Wand Rechargeable can be utilized on the again of it too. However a very powerful characteristic of this toy to me is its bullet gap, which is designed to suit historically formed bullets as much as a dimension of 1.8cm / .7″ in diameter and eight.5cm / 3.3″ in size. Plus, to make issues simpler, it even has a smaller gap on the different finish to permit for some airflow in order that the bullet doesn’t get as simply caught, which is a superb thought since it is a drawback I run into usually. Now, while I personal loads of cheaper bullets that will work with the Honeybunch, sadly nothing in my present favourites listing matches the factors. The closest I’ve is the Doxy Bullet, which is a good bit bigger than Banana Pants’ recommends, however identical to with the Magic Wand Rechargeable, I used to be stunned to search out that it truly matches. In reality, I’ve even taken to pushing the top of the Bullet by means of the Honeybunch’s smaller gap, as whereas this isn’t what it’s supposed for (and as soon as once more all of this does threat damaging the grinder), it really works so properly that it virtually seems to be just like the Bullet and the Honeybunch have been made for one another. With this in, the Honeybunch feels nice and in addition provides some safety from the Bullet’s in any other case relentless steel, and I get pleasure from it virtually as a lot because the Bumpher x Rechargeable combo on my again, offering among the squish I’m on the lookout for and all of the pin-point stimulation with its single protruding nub. Truthfully, even with out the bullet, the Honeybunch continues to be very pleasing, and extra comfy to carry than the opposite grinders within the assortment.

One thing else that separates the Honeybunch from Banana Pants’ different dildo base cushions, though not as noticeably so, is that it’s a lot thicker because it doesn’t have such a big hole space. This makes it way more distinguished than the others when utilized in a harness, and this, mixed with the flexibility to freely transfer it round and the vibrations from an inserted bullet, has made it my favorite alternative for precise dildo base use. I’ve the same expertise when utilizing it from above on my Liberator Jaz, as being a lot greater than the others makes for rather more intense stimulation, and it additionally grips much better on this (maybe much more so than on the dildo bases) than the Shagger and Bumpher, which have a tendency to slip round. With this in thoughts, while the Bumpher continues to be my decide for play on my again (making it my general favorite, since that’s how I have a tendency to make use of toys most), I discover that the Honeybunch is one of the best for every part else.

Cleansing & Care

For the reason that Banana Pants Bumpher, Shagger and Honeybunch are all 100% silicone and waterproof, they’re very simple to wash. Merely wipe them down with some heat soapy water after use, earlier than rinsing and leaving to air dry. You may also use a spare soapy toothbrush over any arduous to achieve areas (comparable to between the Shagger’s flaps) which will have gotten dried bodily fluids on them. The one draw back is that due to the Bumper and Shagger’s holes, water might get caught right here, and so that you’ll want to ensure to shake all this out earlier than storing them, which you are able to do nevertheless you would like, though I like to recommend a zip-lock bag for the Shagger as its extra cheesy silicone attracts mud. Lastly, make certain to not use silicone-based lubricants with these toys as it could negatively have an effect on the silicone they’re product of, and Banana Pants’ additionally suggest boiling them for 3 minutes if sterilisation is required (comparable to when switching between companions).

Ultimate Ideas

Whereas I won’t be out there for harness equipment, I’m at all times after an excellent bullet and / or wand attachment, and I couldn’t assist however see the potential of Banana Pants’ merchandise once they just lately got here into inventory on Nudie Co’s web site. Whether or not they truly labored with my two favourites, the Magic Wand Rechargeable and Doxy Bullet, was one other factor completely although, with each merchandise being a lot greater than the model recommends. So I’m over the moon to report that they do, and as such these three have greater than earned their place in my toy field. While the winner when it comes to on my again pleasure was completely the Bumpher, which I adored and I recommend everybody who enjoys this kind of play get (particularly when you think about its low worth, which is simply $45.90 AUD / $30 USD on the time of writing), the Honeybunch was an in depth second and positively the advisable choice if bullet vibrators are extra your factor, completely excelling when used inside a harness or as a rideable grinder. Then, as for the Shagger, while this wasn’t for me, it did present an excellent different for these wanting a delicate but nonetheless stimulating texture throughout harness play, because it labored as an ideal center floor between the Bumpher and Honeybunch. Whichever you select, I’m simply so completely satisfied these toys lastly exist, and I can’t wait to see what designs Banana Pants comes out with subsequent.

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March 10, 2023 by Grace