I couldn’t resist asking for the nJoy Pure Wand (once known as the Jupiter Wand). My regular readers already know that I’m quite fond of hard toys and I happen to really love metal toys as well as glass ones. I have several metal anal plugs that I love and the Pure Wand was just too gorgeous and tempting to not request.

When my box arrived, I was surprised by the weight. I know, I know, the description says it weighs a pound and a half but I guess I’d not actually thought about it too much. It makes quite the impression, let me tell you.

The Pure Wand actually comes in it’s own form-fitted, satin-lined box to nestle inside but I think the gleam of the beautifully polished stainless steel outshone the presentation. It’s a truly lovely and sleek toy and definitely crosses into the “work of art” realm. The Pure Wand is about eight inches long total with a curving shaft and two ball ends, one is an inch in diameter and the other is an inch and a half.

I did eventually get my fill of merely staring at the Pure Wand and pulled it out of its nest. Oh boy! This is one really heavy toy. It’s solid stainless with the heft (and heat transfer) of that material. This was is the first toy that I feel could actually serve as a personal defense item, if necessary. Though somehow I doubt the other family members would appreciate it taking the place of the cricket bat I keep by the bed. Maybe I can still reach it in the headboard – in case of emergency, you know.

I found absolutely no burs or defects on the Pure Wand. The finish was polished to a mirror shine everywhere but the very center of the shaft where there was a small area with the nJoy logo and a matte finish. I still gave it a nice bath in toy cleaner just in case there was polishing compound or something else I couldn’t feel or smell.

Unlike a lot of other toys, though, I couldn’t just dive into the test driving – steel toys are very good at conducting heat and cold and, being as how it was a chilly day, the Pure Wand was quite chilly and I wasn’t at all in the mood to get vaginal frostbite. Luckily enough, this was easy to solve – I ran enough hot water in the bathroom sink to cover the Pure Wand and let it warm up in the water for about five minutes. Nice and toasty, even to the tongue!

No need for lube today, though your wetness may vary, and I began by running the smaller ball end between my labia, around my clit and back down around the rim of my vagina. The high polish made this a smooth, slippery experience and even skipping over my clitoral hood ring without a wince or cringe. Not something I can expect with a softer or less slick toy. I chose to not clothe the Pure Wand in a condom because, unlike a lot of other materials, stainless steel CAN be sterilized if necessary and is not terribly easy to scratch.

A nice warm-up but I wanted more so I reversed the Pure Wand and slowly inserted the larger ball end in my vagina. What a rush! The combination of the warm metal, the slickness and ease of penetration and the weight of the toy really works for me. The weight pulls the toy downward which, in turn, causes it to stroke my g-spot more firmly. The nice curve of the shaft means I didn’t have to try contortionist maneuvers to manipulate it which thrusting or take my other hand off my clit and deprive myself of that stimulation.

G-spot stimulation causes me to take longer to reach orgasm but I have a more intense orgasm and this was one of the kings (queens?) of intensity. I had to stop to recover for a bit before I could get up and clean the Pure Wand.

When my partner decided to come to bed, he discovered his late-night gaming had cost him his turn and took matters into his own hands. He loved the smaller ball end of the Pure Wand used for prostate stimulation – especially once he persuaded me to “lend a hand”.

The Pure Wand is great for both vaginal and anal penetration and definitely a toy for either sex. I wouldn’t recommend it for solo, doggy-style vaginal use because the weight of the toy will work against you if you are trying to stimulate your g-spot. If a partner is doing the work, it can be fun though. It’s also not well suited to simultaneous use by two people because of the relatively short length and the curve of the shaft.

The Pure Wand is also not a toy for use while standing, especially solo. Remember, it weighs a pound and a half and it’s solid stainless steel. If you drop it, you can damage whatever it hits and I don’t know anyone who thinks foot or toe injury is at all sexy or arousing. The high polish means the Pure Wand can be slippery when wet or lubed and you should take extra care.

The Pure Wand is especially well suited for those who like to experiment with temperature as it can be chilled or heated. I do recommend that you always test the toy temperature on something like a wrist before you apply it to more sensitive areas, however.

I would say it would be a toy that’s not suitable for carry-on while traveling unless you want to become much better acquainted with TSA and probably lose your expensive toy. I’m sure they would classify it as a potential weapon!

The bottom line is that if you are looking for a beautiful toy that can work for both sexes, g-spot and prostate penetration is easy care and will last forever; the Pure Wand is a terrific choice. It’s not cheap but it will more than earn its price for you and won’t wear out. If you like softer dildos or silicon, this may not be the toy for you. I absolutely love this toy and it has found a home very close at hand!

Rating: ★★★★☆ 

Pure Wand
Material: Stainless Steel (medical grade)
Powered by: n/a
Waterproof: Yes
Recommended Cleaning: Anti-bacterial soap or toy cleaner. Can be heat sterilized by boiling or even autoclaved if you just happen to own an autoclave.
Recommended Lube: Any
Care: Clean thoroughly after each use
Babeland Buy Link

Note: This item was provided for review by Babeland and buy links point back to that provider. This review was originally published in June 2009 as part of my “Out of the Toy Box” column for the Erotic Readers and Writers Association but has been re-edited for this blog. Photographs are courtesy of Babeland.

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24kt Gold Pure Package Glass Dildos - Photo courtesy of Ruby Glass 21's website

I initially found Ruby Glass 21 through Twitter and my love of hard toys made me sit up and take notice. I think glass toys are works of art and when I heard these are hand-blown art glass, I had to check them out. I’m glad I did.

The Ruby Glass 21 website is well laid out and I was easily able to rifle through the categories in the sidebar to the left to look at their products. And boy are they GORGEOUS. Gorgeous glasswork and beautifully proportioned as well.

Ruby Glass 21 has a very informative and interesting About Us page that describes their location as Eugene, Oregon and I briefly entertained a day trip but they don’t actually have a retail location. Damn. But they have great information on this page and an obvious pride in the work they do and a love and concern for their customers. The fact they are 100% in-house blown means a lot to me, actually. I know a lot of craftspeople and I think the hands of someone who works with the same materials all the time seem to have a sort of near-magic “knowledge” about their materials. I know I can feel when something is off with my stained glass and my beading. It just feels wrong. It’s got to be the same for glassworkers.

Ruby Glass 21′s site also have an excellent Glass FAQ page where you can learn the basics of glass toys, what kind of glass is used, what inclusions are, to the basics of temperature play with glass. This is a great resource for those new and not-so-new to glass toys.

There are great videos on their site of the toys being made as well. Very worth a watch.

But here’s what really entranced me – MJ at Ruby Glass 21 has set up a LIVE FEED so you can go the the feed and watch these toys being made. Live. Right there on your monitor! Eventually they hope to set it up so you can pick your glass and then be given a link to watch as your toy is/was being made. Somehow that bit just tickles me – I can watch my OWN toy be blown. How cool is that? Right now, though, you can watch MJ work on various toys and it’s both entertaining and fascinating. I love watching MJ masterfully maneuver a formerly straight piece of glass into a graceful arc in seconds. It just … happens.

Right now the feed is video only and it has a bit of interference causing a light wave pattern on the video but MJ is working hard to get that cleared up. I know they have plans to add audio and multiple camera angles as well. Even with the current issue and limitations, I find myself mesmerized every time I turn it on. Maybe it’s just me but I bet other people will be fascinated as well.

I’m hoping to put together an interview with MJ for this blog where I can ask some questions about the making of these toys, Ruby Glass 21′s upcoming plans, and even how he got started in glassworking in general and toys in particular. I know I’m curious and hope you are too.

I’m also trying to pick out a toy to buy and review at the moment. But I have to make a decision and, boy, is that hard. The toys are beautiful and VERY well-priced, especially for hand-blown glass produced in-house. The vast majority of glass toys range from $20 to $100, with a single $220 toy, and if you’ve ever priced really well-made glass toys, you’ll know how reasonable this is. I’ve seen glass toys I’m not nearly so attracted to sell for much more. I just have to try one for myself – you know, to check out the workmanship and quality for myself.

Now if I could just make up my MIND.

Keep your eye here for more from Ruby Glass 21 and definitely check out their website and UStream feed. You won’t be sorry.