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This is a great positional aid for any and all users. It allows you to raise your hips up, putting less strain on your back, and allowing for easier anal, oral, doggy style and missionary positions. It's also discreet, and very comfortable to use. Another winner from Liberator.The Whirl has three layers to it, two modes of protection and the inner core.
The first layer is the plush microfiber plush velvety sleeve; it's easy to remove, since it's got a zipper running down from end to end. I found that it was a bit tricksy to squash the Whirl back into the case, more difficult than putting a pillow into a pillowcase, but not anything unmanageable. The plush of the Whirl is similar to that of the Liberator Throe, and exactly like that of the Hipster; it's cozy and snuggly and it makes a good pillow, beyond its uses in the bedroom.
Underneath the plush sleeve is a polyester sleeve that serves as the main layer of protection for your Whirl. It's not entirely waterproof (I wouldn't want to use this in the pool, for example) but it does a good job at keeping anything and everything from getting to your inner foam. This sleeve, too, can be removed for a more thorough cleaning, but I've found that all cleaning I need to do can be done easily while it's still on the Hipster; just take a damp sponge or paper towel to it and wipe it down.
The inner core is a solid foam, similar to the foams used for cushioning beds, but super dense. It's solid without being unwieldy and uncomfortable. None of the layers had a significant odor. It appears to be well made, with a few loose threads, but nothing distracting, ugly, or showing actual poor craftsmanship.
There's also a small square patch on one of the ends of the Whirl, which is sewn on. It's about two inches by three inches, and is subtle and unobtrusive.
The Whirl worked well. It was most successful for me when it was being used for doggy style, because it gave me a boost up, which was especially helpful - it's being used with a tall partner and doggy style is otherwise difficult. Anal is also great with this pillow, especially when you have a low bed (or a tall partner!) because it brings your hips up, and gives better access to all the lady/gentleman bits.
I didn't find that it worked well for missionary for us, because it kind of squished down when all my weight was rested on it. The Hipster or Wedge would be better for that (for me), I think, because it can provide more support and better distribution. It did, however, work well for oral, perhaps because all of my weight wasn't left on the pillow as much, and I could use the momentum of the circular shape to rock back and forth more.
This came packaged in clear plastic, with a piece of cardboard/paper (well, that's the closest descriptor I can think of!) wrapped around the middle, showing two people in one of the positions possible, a bit of text, and the Liberator name. If you remove that, it's totally suitable for public gift-giving, as it just looks like a regular pillow. It doesn't come with instructions, but it comes with a booklet from Liberator with a few position suggestions and info about their other products. It would travel well, since it's so discreet.
The outer layer can be cleaned by tossing it in the washing machine with similar colours, and I'd let it air dry, to err on the side of caution. As I said earlier, you can clean the inner layer with a sponge or paper towel.
My Whirl also had a special feature, a mysterious purple sticker, sewn into the inside of the outer layer. What does this purple sticker signify? What does it mean? For what does it stand? Is it a membership sticker to some super secret Liberator club? I wish I knew.
I wish I'd thought to photograph it before I took it off, but I totally didn't. Even so, here's a visual on my super secret Liberator club membership sticker.
As an aside, I use this pillow to fill up the giant well in my headboard (it's got an eight inch hollow, which sucks all my pillows in at night while I sleep, but this is perfect to save me from awakening flat!) It also works well as a footrest, or to raise knees up.
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ya this would be nice and fits any color scheme!
I really like the cherry one.
Looks fun!
This looks like fun!
Wishlisted! This looks like it would be great for doggy style sex.
Sexy
Looks a bit awkward, but nice.
wish list.
I need this!
Wish i owned a few of these pieces
Want!!
nice
Love it in purple
This is def my next liberator purchase!
Cool. It is necessary to order such.
ooh fun
I like the lime green. I feel like I am the only person in the world that buys lime green stuff
nice variety of colors
like it
Most of the Liberator positioning is spending. It's really well designed though. I've actually tried several of these out in "game time" experience.
Looks comfy
Good positioning
Nice!
Wonder if its that effective or the models just make it look that good.
This would be perfect given me and my boyfriends height difference
Looks interesting.
want please!
meh
could be fun
looks fun
Love that it is so discreet
I really want to try this out
price seems kind of steep
i sorta want this, badly.
love it
love it
I love all the great colors.
I want this
Looks good, but pricey
want
want
Wish these weren't so expensive and didn't cost so much to ship.
love!
Love this!
I want it !
Looks like it's worth givin' it a whirl!
I really like that it's relatively discrete, so that it can easily go incognito as a pillow.
Got to have it!!
I want it!
The cherry color matches my bedspread perfectly... I can't wait for it to come back in stock.
Hardest colour choice ever.
Hello gorgeous purple color!
looks fun! love the colors!
...this seems like it's pushing it, Liberator. I feel like I could get a $12 bolster from Bed Bath and Beyond and it would work just as well. This is def. NOT a buy.
it's too cute!!
We own one and use it occasionally. It is particularly nice for doggy, you can get a great rhythm going with it rolling her underneath.
Hmmm... I'm not sure if this seems quite as useful as some other pieces from their line, but the price is definitely better, so maybe a good place to start.
I love that you can leave it out without being obvious!
I want this for back support when watching tv in bed....hehe
Cool.
I want to try this
I want all of the Liberator items!!!
'Glad these are coming into stock. But I hope you'll be adding the colors from the Decor line, too. I want one in Buckwheat!
I want every Liberator product ever made.
looks like so much fun!
So glad these are coming into stock soon!
Nice!
Nice. My girl would love the pruple
I hope these come in stock soon! I'd want two or three.
added a few, always looking for support for sleep......and of course sexy time
These look great! I actually want a couple.
Cute!
The fuchsia one is adorable
Now.... please... hands.... NOW!
Such a pretty charcoal color
tourist foam )