Sportsheets Vibrating Velvet Strap On

Date: (17 May 2012)

I have had this harness for quite a while at the recommendation of a friend. It has not seen the amount of use I would have hoped for, hence the delayed review, but I live in hope! It is certainly not due to the quality of the harness, which I am very pleased with.

This is the standard version; I do believe a plus size model is also available. However, being a big woman myself I have not needed it. This will fit up to 60 inch hips. At my biggest of a UK size 24, this still had lots of strapping spare once on and would have gone a couple of sizes bigger at least. I will probably need to cut down the straps if this gets any regular use to prevent them getting in the way, there is plenty to go round. The plus size does seem to have more support across the back, but I don't find that a problem with this one, personally.

The harness comes ready with three O rings sized 1.5", 1.75"� and 2"� allowing the use of most flared based dildos. It is possible to purchase additional O rings in larger or smaller sizes or for spares easily online. They are simple to change by using the popper fastenings to the front of the harness, which loop the ends of the straps around the rings. These poppers are a little tricky to open, but this is a good thing as they are not going to be accidently pulled open during more energetic use of the harness. In fact, once the fully adjustable straps are properly fitted to you this is a very secure harness even with fairly weighty dildos. I'm not sure it would stand up to the very biggest ones, but I may be wrong. I have not attempted this. Of course, if you are at that stage you may well be looking for something more substantial anyway. For average use, this should be ideal for most people.

It is a small and non-intrusive harness, fitting along the bikini line and sitting with the base of your chosen dildo snug against the pubic bone. This is where you want it for a most natural fit and good control. Admittedly, not the most flattering fit for those of us with bigger bellies, if you tend toward feeling self conscious about it, but it is comfortable and being discrete and plain black it works well over underwear or beneath a vest/cami/nightie etc if you feel more confident this way.

The material, being velvet might not seem the most practical, although it does feel wonderful against your skin. It is also fully washable, even in the washing machine as I discovered by accident!

There is a pocket in the front to place the included bullet vibrator 9or of course any bullet of your choice). For me, I found this poorly positioned so it didn't do very much for me, although this could just be my personal shape/sizing coming into play. However, I did not buy it for this purpose so it's not a big deal for me. Perhaps, if you wanted something extra for the wearer, something in the style of the we-vibe could be good instead. That said, I have heard people comment that they don't want or need additional stimulation as they find it distracting, so think about what you need from it in this respect. While I found it rather pointless, the included bullet (which can be used alone) was a great bonus and the harness still does all I need it to.

Overall, I am really pleased with this and consider it a good purchase.