{"id":954,"date":"2018-09-03T01:47:48","date_gmt":"2018-09-03T01:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bettybutch.com\/?p=954"},"modified":"2019-05-21T21:43:00","modified_gmt":"2019-05-21T21:43:00","slug":"review-temptasia-harness-strap-on-briefs-by-blush-novelties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettybutch.com\/index.php\/2018\/09\/03\/review-temptasia-harness-strap-on-briefs-by-blush-novelties\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Temptasia Harness Strap-on Briefs by Blush Novelties"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today\u2019s review is a literal jackpot: a product I\u2019m wild<\/em> about, from a manufacturer I adore, sent to me by a shop I love. I\u2019ve been nervous about trying a strap-on harness for a long time, and would probably have put it off forever without the extra nudge. So first and foremost: thank you, Peepshow Toys<\/a>!<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve written before<\/a> about my unfortunate relationship with strap-on harnesses: namely, that my partner Buster and I have never found one that worked for us. To be fair, after a disastrous first attempt, we haven\u2019t exactly gone out of our way. With both price and sizing as barriers, it\u2019s been easy to ignore how badly we want an effective harness; how validating it would be for our flux-y genders, how it would save me from bruises on my thigh from holding dildos in place, how much fun it would be to try new positions and pleasures.<\/p>\n

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[Description: A laundry basket on a bed. On top of the clothes in the basket is a underwear-style harness and a Vixskin dildo. Beside the basket there’s a product box, and a smaller teal dildo.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>In early talks with Peepshow Toys<\/a> about things I might like to review, I mentioned never having found a harness that suited Buster and I. A few weeks later, Peepshow Toys reached out to ask if I\u2019d like to try some \u2013 and eventually I got my hands on the Temptasia Harness Strap-On Briefs<\/a> from Blush Novelties! Peepshow Toys even sent along Blush\u2019s new Temptasia Reina dildo (review here<\/a>) and Exposed Noctural<\/a> bullet to go with it. A full fuckery kit! #Blessed.<\/p>\n

I was already incredibly excited for this harness because it had been discussed in a previous Blush Universities<\/a> class. (Though geared towards retailers, bloggers and educators are welcome to sit in on these online classes too. I\u2019ve quite enjoyed them.) These briefs make their debut with sizes S\u2013XL, but by the end of the year it will be available in 2X\u20135X as well. That is an awesome size range and directly challenges the first hurdle we had in finding a good harness: finding one that fits. It\u2019s especially great because while I have found a few strap-style harnesses that can accommodate bigger bodies, underwear-style harnesses are harder to come by. And it\u2019s priced at $24 USD, which pegs the other barrier: affordably.<\/p>\n

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[Description: The briefs on a pile of laundry in a basket. Further description below.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>The Temptasia Harness Briefs<\/a> are made of cotton and spandex, making them both stretchy and flatteringly form-fitting. They\u2019re cheeksters, which means the lower curve of your butt \u2013 especially if you have a generous one \u2013 is shown off by the fit. The waistband is thick and wide to help them stay in place. The o-ring is sewn into the front of the briefs, and can be accessed through a flap on the inside; this flap also hosts a small pocket for bullet vibes. Another pocket in the crotch can hold bullets or larger vibes. To my knowledge, the Temptasia Harness will only come in black.<\/p>\n

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Underwear-style harnesses are great because they\u2019re often more comfortable and less obtrusive than straps. It\u2019s easier to wear them under regular clothes, which means the wearer can pack, and\/or is prepared for strap sex on the go (just tuck a dildo in your bag or purse.) This can be especially validating for transmasc folks, but anyone who regularly utilizes harnesses for packing, sex, or masturbation can appreciate the cozy convenience.<\/p>\n

I love<\/em> the Temptasia Harness<\/a>\u2019s genderless design. The cheeky cut makes them flirty, but with no lace or overtly masculine styling, the Temptasia Briefs avoid alienating folks who either want no gender presentation markers at all or who would be uncomfortable with the aesthetic leaning one way or the other.<\/p>\n

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[Description: A close-up of the brief’s internal pouch, which is pulled open to show the base of the Vixskin dildo tucked inside. In the pocket sewn into the back of the pouch, there’s a bullet vibe<\/a> sticking out.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>The harness aspect of the Temptasia Harness Briefs is easy to use. Pull the flap inside the briefs open to expose the body-safe silicone ring within, and secure the dildo or packer of your choice by pushing it through the ring from behind. If your dildo has a soft base, you can fold the base like a taco and tuck it into the ring through the front. We actually prefer the latter method, as some of our dicks are bulky and finagling them into the pocket at an angle to fit through the ring can be a (brief) hassle. The ring is 1.5 inches wide but it fits most dildos because it has some stretch; I tried it with a variety of base styles and sizes and didn\u2019t run into any issues.<\/p>\n

Buster and I were pretty surprised at just how good these briefs are in use. We were expecting the waistband to roll or the fabric to get tugged askew from moving around and thrusting, but the Temptasia Harness<\/a> stays in place on their body even with vigorous sustained motion. We use small dildos since I\u2019m the receiving partner, but Buster has also modeled larger dildos and indulged in some helicocktering; and while the fabric did<\/em> tug and stretch, it snapped back into place really well. They enjoy the unobtrusiveness of the fit, the way it hugs their ass but doesn\u2019t wind up giving them a wedgy, and the sexiness and validation of being able to finally fuck me the way that they\u2019ve always wanted to.<\/p>\n

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[Description: The Vixskin posed on top of the briefs in the laundry basket.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>One thing to keep in mind is that there is only a fold of fabric between your body and the base of the dildo. Stiffer bases (like the Vixskin Mustang<\/a>) and smaller bases (like the Real Nude Ergo<\/a>) can get uncomfortable. To soften the impact, you can try bumpers designed to provide more padding for strap-on play, or you can stick to softer models (like dildos from the Avant line.)<\/p>\n

The Temptasia Harness Briefs have two internal pockets for vibrators: one in the front, and one in the crotch. The front vibe sleeve is positioned so the bullet vibe can vibrate the dildo for the receiver’s benefit; the Exposed Nocturnal<\/a> bullet Peepshow Toys sent was perfect<\/em> for this, as it\u2019s both strong and rumbly, so its vibrations traveled easily through both the fabric and the toy. It\u2019s actually a little large for the pocket (as it\u2019s bigger than most bullet vibes) but it stayed in place during use. The crotch sleeve is roomier (large enough even to accommodate the Sola Cue<\/a>, if you don\u2019t mind it poking at your taint) but Buster\u2019s not a fan of vibrations like that so we don\u2019t utilize it. Having a hard vibe against their prominent inner labia is just pinchy and distracting anyway; and since the pocket is so roomy, smaller vibes do kinda shift around haphazardly.<\/p>\n

Though Buster is actually several inches past the suggested waistline for the XL, they\u2019re a cozy enough fit that Buster enjoys wearing them as regular underwear as well. They don\u2019t roll, sag, or pinch, and the only time the Florida heat has made them uncomfortable was after an hour spent cleaning out our old car in the middle of the afternoon \u2013 and trust me, nobody\u2019s undies feel nice after that. Buster doesn\u2019t notice the harness ring at all throughout the day and it doesn\u2019t show a circle impression through jeggings. And when they wear the briefs to work, there\u2019s a chance for (consensual) dick pics, a new and exciting avenue of sexting that I have Feelings<\/em> about. I wish we\u2019d had a packer to explore that avenue of expression, but alas, not yet.<\/p>\n

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[Description: A close-up of the stitching pulling free inside the briefs. It\u2019s mostly cosmetic and hasn\u2019t yet impacted function.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>The Temptasia Harness Briefs<\/a> are machine washable, a claim we tested several times to see how they stood up to repeated washings. Our RV doesn\u2019t have its own washer, so we do our laundry at a laundromat. Anyone who\u2019s done coin laundry knows how merciless the machines are; delicates \u2013 and the occasional sock \u2013 don\u2019t make it out alive. The briefs have definitely endured some battering, but so far besides pulled threads on the vibe pocket and some of the lining (including around the silicone ring), they\u2019ve held up fine. We usually let them air dry since they\u2019re already snug, but an accidental round in the dryer didn\u2019t significantly alter them.<\/p>\n

After avoiding strap-on harnesses for so long, I\u2019m in awe<\/em> of these briefs. They\u2019re affordable, comfortable and form-fitting for a range of body sizes (with more to come by the end of the year), simple to use and validatingly effective, and<\/em> easy to clean. (Simple cleaning is especially important to me, as this is a spoonie household.) They\u2019re everything I didn\u2019t think I could have in a harness, packaged in box that doesn\u2019t presume the gender or sexuality of its purchasers. Were were afraid of trying to find the right harness because it felt like none of them were meant for us<\/em>, and those that were we couldn\u2019t afford. But here these are, checking off all our boxes.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t wait until my size is released too, because my butt is just as cute as Buster\u2019s and these briefs are exactly my style.<\/p>\n

You can purchase a pair of Temptasia Harness Briefs<\/a> in size\u00a0S\u2013XL from Peepshow Toys for currently just $24 USD.<\/p>\n

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[Description: A Vixskin dildo tucked into the briefs, with the Exposed Nocturnal<\/a> sprawled in the background.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>Thank you, Peepshow Toys<\/a>, for sending me the\u00a0Temptasia Harness Briefs in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links were used in this post.<\/em><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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