Babeland Staff Picks — May

With so many toys to choose from, our staff can be a choosy bunch. And since we're always being asked, "What toy do you like best?", we thought it only fair to give you the goods. We come from all walks of life, and represent a variety of ages and interests... while we may not all like the same toys, we're all passionate about sex toys in general! (See our Staff Bios page to learn more about us.)

Every month, six different Babeland staff members will tell you about their favorite toys. Be sure to check back every month to find out which toys we can't live without.

Jennyrose — Allocation Analyst, Oakland

"I started working at Babeland NYC in June 2003, and over seven years later, my enthusiasm for sex education has never faltered... " More »

My Pick: Siri

The Siri snuck up on me at a time when I wasn't expecting to discover a new favorite vibrator, but now I love it. It's perfectly shaped to contour to my body and fit in the palm of my hand, and for a vibrator snob such as myself the vibrations are just right. I like the options of thumpy and powerful straight-up vibration or teasing pulsation, and the size makes the Siri perfect to use during sex with my boyfriend.

Lucas — Sex Educator/Sales Associate, SoHo

"I am delighted to have a 'Sex Educator' hat to add to my collection; my hands never stop vibrating, and I love every minute of it..." More »

My Pick: Tenga Egg Sleeve

My first Tenga Egg opened up a whole new world of self-pleasure for me. Rather than just having the good ol' jerk before bed, I treated myself to something much closer to a soothing massage. The texture was so soft, and with some water-based lube, it was exactly what I wanted to mix things up. Normally I rush through my regular nightly ritual, but I never wanted this one to end! Spoil yourself and get a variety; there are too many great textures to just get one.

Lara — Sex Educator/Sales Associate, SoHo

"I have the best job ever, believe it. I get to say the word 'clitoris' 1,000 times a day... try and stop me! CLITORIS!... " More »

My Pick: Pirates II:Stagnetti's Revenge

This high-production film is jam-packed with action, if you know what I mean. I love that it has a sexy plot, but doesn't take itself too seriously. It also has one of the hottest girl-on-girl scenes I've ever watched: Belladonna and Jesse Jane wrestle to top one another (complete with playful slapping and spitting), and it's obvious that they have some serious chemistry. Totally amazing! If you liked the first Pirates DVD, you'll love this kinkier sequel.

Cristen — Sex Educator/Receiver, Brooklyn

"I'm a professional actor and pseudo-professional baker, and I'm thrilled to add 'Sex Educator' to my list of sundry titles... " More »

My Pick: Pirates Rocket

I have a large collection of very strong silicone vibrators, and I love them, of course. But I also love silicone lube, and combining it with silicone toys is a huge no-no. Enter the Pirates Rocket! It's super-strong, velvety, has pirate tattoos on it (yar!) and is made from hard plastic so I can use whatever lube I want with it. Hooray! A silicone lube-coated pirate's life for me!

Status — Sex Educator/Sales Associate, Seattle

"I love working here because of the staff, the customers, and the constant access to Hitachi Magic Wands, Vixskin dildos, and Njoy butt plugs... " More »

My Pick: Jopen Vanity Vr.6

Finally, a dual-action vibrator strong enough for me! I've tried almost all of them, and they're fun, but I like really strong vibration on my clit. I mean really strong. The Jopen Vanity Vr.6 more than delivers, and it's rechargeable to boot! It finds my G-spot and clit in a way that feels effortless, and blasts me into orgasm after orgasm. Plus, it has this really appealing seamless look, which I'd never seen before in a dual-action vibe. I've gotta say, I'm always open for the Jopen.

Artemis — Sex Educator/Sales Associate, NYC

"I ordered my first vibrator from Babeland years ago, and now I love helping our customers find toys they'll love.... " More »

My Pick: Je Joue Ami

Ami is, by far, the most comfortable set of kegel balls I've ever tried! The soft, squishy silicone coating makes them comfortable enough that I can wear them all day. In the past, other kegel balls I've tried have been so rattly I can't concentrate on anything else. But with the Ami, the weights are just enough to give me an occasional little reminder they're there, toning up my PC muscles while I go about my business — whether I'm cleaning my apartment or rocking out at a dance party.

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