When did you feel that you were part of Eden's community or extended family?

I would have to say it was during one of my first few threads, I asked a question about a good lube for shower/tub play time. I had a lot of response which was awesome, but then a few weeks later one of the original responders asked me how the suggestion worked out. I was like "Wow, folks do care around here". Another eye opener was when I was accepted into the DR program, I sent a message and had a DR review that afternoon! Honestly, I did not think my reviews were good enough at that point but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.

Even today I am surprised when a member sends me a message and asks my opinion on a product. On top of all that I have made a bunch of good friends too.

Ya, I love Eden!

Well as you know I am new. and js250 you are my mentor. I didn't feel part of anything until i wrote my first in class review and you commented on it. Helping me, and incourgaing(sp) me. I thank you for that

When I first joined, I didn't feel a part of the community until I go tmy second mentor Sexyintexas. (I miss you!) She helped me figure my way around and made me feel like a better part of the community. She befriended me and introduced me to many others here. Shortly after, I became a regular member, mentor, COTM, and now a top ranked member.

The thing I remember the most was my Fiji review was used as the product page review. It was my first one. I was so proud of myself.

I'm happy to be a part of such a wonderful community. Everyone here is wonderful. And I feel like this is the place where I belong. My voice makes a difference. Plus I have those who want to hear my voice. I've never had that before. This is my giant cyber family!

It makes me warm and fuzzy when I get messages from members asking about things. I even get messages from new users because someone told them I was the person to ask. I love when I get a special mentor request that says something like "I've read many of your reviews and I'd really love to learn from you."

It took me awhile to start to feel comfortable too. It wasn't anything anyone said or did but I think it was more to do with my age (since i am older than most on here) and my raising- "You don't talk about things like that". I was here for a couple years and life got in the way so I had to leave for awhile. I just recently came back and all the changes were a bit overwhelming. I have to admit I still have trouble finding some things but I am getting better at it. Everyone has been so friendly and I really like the following element that was added since I was here last. I still worry about my reviews- will they sound stupid, how do I describe this or that, and in general-am I so old that I think everything is good?!?! LOL I still can't/don't tell anyone I know that I come here or that we have toys! We live in the Bible Belt and would probably be run out of town if people know..so you guys are my secret friends and I am thankful for each of you!!!

I think the first time I felt really included in the community was when people started dropping by my wall to say hi and then Sam and I got rolling on a convo about cars and stargazer lilies and she took the convo to my wall so that we would stop derailing the thread we were in.

And now? I get to meet our fabulous Sam in two weeks. I'm ridiculously excited.

You know, I started out at Eden as a reviewer and was brought up from the community, so it just really goes to show you that anything is possible around here.

I've been an Eden member for about 4 years with off and on contribution (depending on my life). I've been writing reviews for 2 years, I think, but they're quite rare due to financial issues.

Honestly? I still feel a little on the outside of the group. I've felt like this since I began writing basically. That said, I've not made a super major effort to try to get on "the inside."

Life goes on, and I've come to terms with it all. I don't have anyone here that I can confide in, nor anybody I'd call "friend."

I am going to just say that Stormy really made me feel welcome. I was having a problem with something that will not be named But I didn't know I couldn't post it in the fourm I really just didn't think about it i was sooo up set. and she deleted my post and sent me a pm insead and we talked for a few days about my issue and she really helped me! it was awesome!

I think I'm a bit of an outsider on this really but it's just nice to see everyone happy and loved.

I am just going to say thank you too a bunch of people here that made me feel welcome and whenever I had a question would always give me a answer. I was scared at first to really say anything on the forums. Or to really comment on reviews. Then I started doing my own and that is when I noticed how close this community was. I have had some disagreements on some forums but those times are over. I got some great advice from everyone. Also I felt great when one of my reviews was used on the product page. That made my day. Also when I got my first push assignment. I sure can say I have come a long way.

So here are my thank you's and if I leave anyone out you know who you are and I appreciate everyone's help.

Miss Nessa, Beck,js250, Stormy, Airen Wolf,Mpfm ,Wrmbreze, Gracie, Unfulfilled, Lauren, Sam, sktb0007, Kush, Kira, Carrie Ann, Ryuson, Badass, Aliceinthehole, CookieMonsterMike, MamaDivine.

Again everyone of these people have helped me in some way or the other and I appreciate every minute of it.

I'm still pretty new around here but I can't say that I've ever really felt like I was on the outside. Rather, the more I involve myself the more I feel included. I've had nothing but wonderful and accepting experiences on Eden so far.

I just started reviewing and it wasn't really until then that I realized just how great (welcoming) the people are here. I have never once been intimidated or too shy around here, which I usually am in my day to day life. When one of my reviews was nominated for the rumble I felt so special All the comments on my reviews and on my wall always make me feel warm and fuzzy. It's making me want to get even more involved around here.

I think the more you invest in Eden, the more you'll get back. This community is really incredible.

I felt welcomed as soon as I wrote my first review and applied to be an advanced reviewer. I didn't know the mentor program but I was voted in and people commented on my reviews telling me what I was missing and such. That then made me step back and look at older member's reviews to see exactly what people are looking for and what makes for a good review. I think I quickly became better.

I was SO shy about this stuff, you have no idea. Even though my face isn't on here I still felt shy coming here reviewing sex toys and asking questions about something so personal. I was afraid people would think I was stupid but that was not the case. People were so friendly and helpful and made me feel comfortable. With the comfort I was able to do better reviews because seeing how many people out here aren't judgmental I was able to relax. Enough so that I talk about things with my best friend and I never thought I'd be comfortable talking sex toys with friends. I've shown her the site though she has yet to join. Just a couple weeks ago I brought a small bag over to her of free toys I got with my orders here.

I have never used a forum before but I used to have a Live Journal back in the day and people were SO mean in the groups they had that you could join. That experience made me weary of coming here but I'm glad I did post and I'm glad that people were nice to me.

I felt like I mattered here when I noticed my review for the Cooling O Balm was put on the product page. Also Max shave It also makes me feel good to revisit a product page of something I reviewed and see my review showing as one of two helpful favorable or critical reviews.

Then I had the same experience that Tim had with the DR program. I was responded to that same day and offered a lubricant and massage oil and they are the one on the product page and I really hope Eden carries the stuff but that was in Feb. so I don't think it's going to happen .

I also like that I have a few people here that chat back and forth with me on my wall or in a message. I'd add them on facebook if they had it just to have more conversation lol. The few times I've had some really serious questions about products and messaged someone they were so nice to me and it really help me out.

I just had foot surgery and have been down for 2months and I was touched that some members have checked on me and asked me how I'm doing. I also like when they just talk about how their weekend was or something that made them happy/excited. I really like here. This is the most friendly place online I've been to.

Oh yeah, and when someone nominated one of my reviews for the rumble and when I was up for vote for COTM, though I didn't win either, it was nice knowing that people like me. Also being accepted as a mentor. And getting push reviews.

I've been around for a while but never really got buddy-buddy with anyone. I figured out the site on my own time by clicking around and reading everything. I try to stay completely anonymous because I don't want anyone to find out I'm here and it's fun that way. I'm a secret sex toy reviewer, oooo! I don't feel like I'm totally excluded but in a way I feel a little intimated. I only have about 50 reviews and I lurk in the forums late at night. I'm an active member but I'm kinda shy and I just do my own thing! Hanging out in the forums more often is making me feel more comfortable with everybody though.

I've been interested in sex ever since I was really young (I found an adult toy magazine for adam & eve in my parents bedroom and would always go look at it when they were gone!) and have always been really openminded and interested in kinky stuff. lol! I found Eden by winning a gift card from a blog. I've stayed ever since! I think it's been a few years but I forget.

One other thing I wanted to mention. I haven't been comfortable with my body since my freshmen year of college. I gained some weight, lost it, gained it. Right now I'm going through a rough time, no self-esteem, sad because of my foot surgery I haven't been able to go to the gym and do my cardio. After reading lingerie reviews from women my size or bigger with photos included and seeing other people comment on them and nothing negative is ever said, I just got my first lingerie piece for my free assignment. I don't have any sleeveless tops to wear this summer and I have two outdoor concerts I'm going to and I want to be comfortable and still look nice. I found two other tops and ordered those as well (and put more on my wishlist). EF has made me see that not everyone is skinny and plus size girls can still look good in sexy things. I just never thought I could wear these nice things because I don't have the body of a model and I felt like people would think "ew, is she serious?" but coming here and seeing comments made on these peoples reviews really helped me. Though I'm back on my diet, I still deserve to wear pretty things and FEEL pretty. I'm excited to do my review and post pictures and hoping the size is right so I don't have to wait for an exchange .

I kinda still feel like an outsider. I'm really nervous around new people and tend to word things wrong when I get nervous. Even tho this is online and I'm not face to face with any of you (which would be WAY worse!) I still feel ignored and tiny. And that keeps me from posting and participating in a lot of discussions. I'm trying my best to get over being shy, but it's really hard for me.

I was an Eden customer for years before I became a contributor here. I didn't even realize there was an "Eden Community" for all of that time. Last fall, after being nudged by a friend to do it, I started writing reviews. A few things that made me feel connected to the community were getting my first nominations for rumbles, finally winning one (yay!), having the lovely Katelyn ask on my wall when I was going to write my next review (thank you, sweet girl), having people tell me they like my lingerie reviews, and in particular, the support of people like Tripod and Badass who encourage me to keep going! I am never going to be someone who writes 100 reviews in under a year, but because of the EF community, I have written more in the past nine months than I have in years

I felt welcomed as soon as I wrote my first review with the help of my Mentor, 'aliceinthehole'. Shortly after posting that review, I was nominated to my first Rumble and almost simultaneously being nominated to my first Contributor of the Month! It was so overwhelming and I was truly humbled.

My contribution to the Eden Fantasys community has not only been my two Reviews: "Fast Girls" and "Girls on Top" but also the many Polls and Discussions which have been very warmly received.

I have also contributed in other ways by writing two fantasies: one called, "Love at Snow Lake" and the second one called, Fantasy Times Two have been inspirational and appreciated by all your kind comments.