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Contributor: Juliettia Juliettia
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
For BDSM toys? I rarely use them "in scene" if that's what you mean. I'll ask the boyfriend to bend over and I'll try out the toy, then write my review. Maybe a couple times of that before I'll post it. Most toys to use for ... more
I'm this way as well with the BDSM toys. If I think about the product while trying to be in scene it throws me off and I can't focus on the sex.

I use the toy as many times as it takes to form a good opinion of it. As for writing the reviews some I can sit down and write all at once and others it takes me a few days for all the thoughts to form.
04/12/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Jul!a
At this point I haven't reviewed any toys, just some lingerie and a few edible things. Oh, and one coupon book, lol.

I give it at least one good try. I'll usually come back to it again just before I write the review and I don't ... more
I've reviewed some toys at this point and unless I know for sure that something isn't going to work for me no matter what I do, I use it 3-5 times before I write the review. And even with the things that I know aren't going to work for me, I'll usually try to give it another shot.

Some things I've written a decent amount of reviews on like lingerie and condoms I can write faster than a toy review because I already have a system down for how I write the review so I don't have to sit here and ask myself if I'm missing anything.
04/15/2010
Contributor: Red Red
I tend to have one really intense "all in" session with a toy where I (alone) see *exactly* what it can do. This usually takes 30 mins - sometimes loads more, often a bit less. Then a second and often a third session with or without a partner (depending) where I focus the testing onto one or more of the toys particular strengths. These are often quicker, but sometimes rather lengthy, depending on the situation. It's funny - sometimes I know within minutes that a toy is awesome and could write a review just like that....but sometimes it takes till that third or fourth session to decide "meh, this just mostly sucks".

As for review writing? I can sit down and write a review of anything, easy peasy, just like that. So the majority of my reviews are written just like that. But, I have noticed that some of my best reviews have come out of drafts that have been many times revisited. So again, it depends
06/27/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
It's hard to say. I use thing 2-3 times or more if they are toys. Lingerie usually just once. But the amount of time it takes is all over the place. Some reviews take me 30 minutes, other takes a few hours and a few sittings. It really depends.
06/28/2010
Contributor: PassionQT PassionQT
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Originally posted by Sir
I'm the only one so far that takes that long to write reviews. It's probably because I'm so critical and am constantly editing.
Sir, I'm the same way. If I could have uninterrupted time to myself, I'd probably say an hour to 90 minutes, but as it is, it's taking me 2+ hours. As soon as the phone rings, dog whines to go pee, kids want snacks, I lose my train of thought.
07/16/2010
Contributor: Tuesday Tuesday
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
I've reviewed some toys at this point and unless I know for sure that something isn't going to work for me no matter what I do, I use it 3-5 times before I write the review. And even with the things that I know aren't going to work for ... more
You write reviews for toys where you know instantly that the toy isn't for you and you don't use it a second time?
07/16/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Tuesday
You write reviews for toys where you know instantly that the toy isn't for you and you don't use it a second time?
At this point, I haven't written a review on anything I haven't used at least twice. I've had one toy that was a decent fail for me because it stopped working during the first use. But I tried to use it one more time.

I try to give everything a fair shot but there are some things you can usually tell the first time if you're never going to use it again for whatever reason.
07/16/2010
Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
I like to give the toy a good go. I take ages to write a review. Then again, nothing really gets done in a hurry with me....hehehe.
11/01/2010
Contributor: danellejohns danellejohns
As for time writing a review that takes me days. My husband thinks I am to obsessive and worried about having everything "just right". In the end it takes me hours to write the review and be somewhat happy with it.

As to how many times we use a product-that varies. It really depends on the product,time we have for ourselves, and so forth and so on. I would say at least twice but I know its more than that. So I didn't vote on that one.
01/26/2011
Contributor: sbon sbon
I use a product 2-3 times before reviewing it. I like to make sure I've use all or most of the product's features. It usually takes me a couple of sittings over a day or two to write out what I need to say. Right now I'm a part of the mentor program, so I submit it to my mentor and it comes back to me with some suggestions. Depending upon what she comments, it could take me anywhere from a few minutes to a few days to make revisions and resubmit it for publishing.
02/17/2011
Contributor: sweet seduction sweet seduction
I use it many times and spend about an hour in one sitting writing it
02/17/2011
Contributor: TheSinDoll TheSinDoll
Quote:
Originally posted by Carrie Ann
Writing a review takes me very little time and if i can't do it all in one sitting, it's just not going to get done. I write as I think, with little planning or drafting.

Toy use, however, takes me awhile.

After hundreds of ... more
I think you stated quite perfectly, exactly what my opinion is as well.
02/17/2011
Contributor: CSEA CSEA
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Originally posted by MuffysPinguLove
When reviewing a product I'll usually use it at least two to three times before I write my review about it. It usually takes me at least an hour to finish a review, and I generally write it over a period of a few days. This poll is three parts: ... more
I normally use it multiple times prior to reviewing
04/14/2011
Contributor: wetone123 wetone123
It takes me a little while. I suppose the more I write the easier it will be for me. I use the product at least 3-5 times to make sure I know what I'm writing about. Do a lot of research sometimes when a material is somewhat questionable.
04/15/2011
Contributor: dette dette
Depends
11/22/2011
Contributor: unfulfilled unfulfilled
I take notes as soon as I get the product in about the packaging, take pictures, general first impressions.
Then I use it and get my first impressions
I then get impressions from my husband when we use it together
If its waterproof, I use it in the shower to see if that aspects true.

It takes a long time to get all the data and then look at my notes and then make a review based on all my findings.
11/22/2011
Contributor: Princess-Kayla ♥ Princess-Kayla ♥
I use it several times before I review it. It generally takes me around an hour or so to write a review. And I do it all in one sitting. If I stopped to take breaks, I'd never get it done.
11/23/2011
Contributor: badk1tty badk1tty
As a general rule of thumb, I use them at least 3 times. If it's something I just cannot enjoy, though, I will use it once and make it clear that I hated it, and won't use it again.
12/08/2011
Contributor: CrystaCat CrystaCat
Quote:
Originally posted by MuffysPinguLove
When reviewing a product I'll usually use it at least two to three times before I write my review about it. It usually takes me at least an hour to finish a review, and I generally write it over a period of a few days. This poll is three parts: ... more
Well some products you may not like once you use them but if you don't like them why would you keep using it? Maybe the first time you didn't like it but you figure you will try it again but a third time????? I wouldn't use it.. But if you like it, and try it over just to see if you like it better than the first I can see that. I think if you use a product once you can decide whether or not you will use it again. If can can write a review in one sitting than that is that sometimes you need a break. Getting a fresh start never hurts.
12/18/2011
Contributor: SexyStuff SexyStuff
Different items call for different techniques. Like I'll only read through a book once, but I'll use a lube or toy several times. Typically the reviews are 30 minutes to write, and I can do it in one sitting unless I didn't like it. Those are harder to write for some reason!
12/18/2011
Contributor: indiglo indiglo
I feel I need to use the product several times before reviewing it. Once just doesn't give me a good enough idea of how much I like (or dislike) it.

I usually write my reviews over the course of a few days. Even if I get it written in one sitting I still come back and reread it for editing purposes.

Between writing, editing, rereading, and so forth, I'd say I put in 2 hours + on each review. Some are considerably easier than others though.
12/18/2011
Contributor: Silverdrop Silverdrop
It really depends on the product. If it's a very limited single purpose type thing, it isn't going to take as long to write as a versatile one is. Say, G-Ki, whose only purpose is G-spotting, vs Tantus O2 Mark Dildo, that can be used dozens of different ways.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Jake'n'bake Jake'n'bake
I'll use it at least five times, unless it's something that really screams 'review me now!!!' after the first use. I also like to take my time with reviews, though I can finish them up in one sitting. I revise them a lot, however, and by the time I'm done it looks nothing like what I originally started with.
12/29/2011
Contributor: Eva Schwaltz Eva Schwaltz
I use something at least twice before writing about it. I usually never get my review done in one sitting. I'm the same way with essays and such.
01/13/2012
Contributor: Apirka Apirka
I usually use something at least three times before writing the review. Actually writing it takes me about one to two hours and I always do it in one sitting.
04/11/2012
Contributor: MamaDivine MamaDivine
Quote:
Originally posted by MuffysPinguLove
When reviewing a product I'll usually use it at least two to three times before I write my review about it. It usually takes me at least an hour to finish a review, and I generally write it over a period of a few days. This poll is three parts: ... more
It depends for me. Some products are just easier to write about than others. If its something that I really like and I know a lot about it already (use/design/lube compatibility etc) then I can knock it out in 30 minutes or less. If its something that I don't care for, maybe it doesn't have a whole lot of functions to it and its kind of a dull product, then it takes me more time to find things to write about, without bashing the product.

If its something that I use once and its totally awesome, then Ill write a review after first use. If its something that I don't care for or just totally not what I expected, then Ill give it a few uses to try to "give it a chance" before I write about it. It all depends on the item though. I prefer to use the bath and body stuff a few times before I write about it though. This way I can see if theres any type of allergic reactions and if it truly does what it says "helps skin/softens skin/etcetc"
04/15/2012
Contributor: Allison.Wilder Allison.Wilder
I usually sit down and write it in one sitting, but it takes me 1-2 hours to do it.
05/23/2012
Contributor: Tianna Silver Tianna Silver
It really depends on what I'm reviewing. Some things I need to try out a few more times than others. There are also some reviews that almost right themselves and just take a few minutes, while others can take forever. That's for all the reviews I do. Not just my sex toys lol
06/27/2012
Contributor: AHubbyof2SexualMinds AHubbyof2SexualMinds
I try and make sure we've used the toy at least twice and ideally 3+ times before I write a review. When I'm writing it usually takes me about 45 minutes to an hour to finish the review. I find completing it in one sitting helps my narrative stay coherent and consistent.
06/27/2012