Because I am a Woman

I am a graduate student studying in Worcester, MA. I am also a peer sex educator, reproductive justice activist, and feminist.

This blog is about sex-positivity, sex-ed, feminism, reproductive justice, birth justice, intersectionality, and activism.

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Lelo is hands-down one of the most wonderful adult toy companies out there. Their luxurious toys are the best of all worlds: eco-friendly, body-friendly, and beautifully designed. Each toy comes with its own satin pouch, a personal lubricant package, and when applicable a wall charger for your toy. Even better- they also come with a full 1-Year Warranty and 10-Year Quality Guarantee. The BEST part? You can win one of their wonderful toys, read on to learn how! Now that we have established how wonderful this brand is, lets move on to the toys.

First, let me start out by letting you know that I’m no stranger to this line. I’ve had my trusty Siri for well over a year now, and I have always been taken by its wonderful design and incredible usability. The Ina 2 is no different. This rabbit style vibe packs a punch with eight different settings that include varying intensities and pulsing patterns that are sure to bring any person to a happy place.

As always, the eco-friendly and body-friendly status of these toys make them a real winner in my book. I would never consider recommending a product that had potential negative effects on the body. These toys are made with FDA-approved and phthalate-free PC-ABS/ silicone. No need to worry about putting harmful toxins in your body, Lelo has you covered! Another huge plus is the rechargeable battery which lasts for up to four hours at a time. You’ll never need to buy batteries for your toys again! 

What has changed from the Ina to the Ina 2? Personally, I believe the biggest and most important difference is that it is waterproof. This was certainly the only flaw I have ever been able to find in my Siri and the other first generation line of these toys. Now, each toy comes with a small silicone flap that you can push into the place of the charging hole to keep water out. Its new status as water-proof also makes these toys tremendously easy to clean. You no longer have to worry about getting water in the wrong place and ruining a quality toy you just invested in. Now you can simply use warm water and/or toy cleaner. The smooth silicone and simple design of the toy also ensures that there are no nooks and crannies for bacteria to grow in that make other toys so difficult to properly disinfect.

The only potential issue I could find with the Ina 2 is its size. If you aren’t into toys with a little bit of length or width to them, you may be best choosing something a little thinner, (or perhaps an egg shaped toy). However, if you are looking for a decent sized rabbit vibe, this is definitely it. The Ina 2 offers dual situation, a lot (more!) power, and a seamless and smooth material. 

The Ina 2 isn’t the only toy that got a makeover, the Mona 2 and Elise 2 are also out! Each new vibe packs 100% more power, is completely water proof, and comes in a bunch of new colors. 

Want to know more about Lelo and their products? Check out their website or find them on Tumblr!


Now, without further ado lets talk about the giveaway! Lelo has graciously offered to give one winner an Ina 2, Mona 2, or an Elise 2 - but there are some rules! 

  1. Head over to Lelo’s website and check out each of the products. 
  2. Reblog this post with the following information: Which toy do you want? What color would you want it in? Why do you want it?
  3. You must be following Lelo  (and it’d be lovely if you were following me as well) on Tumblr to win!

Make sure to follow the contest rules when you reblog the post, otherwise your entry won’t count! I will pick one winner one week from today- so get posting! Good luck!

  1. cosmicmuck reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    works well at all, i havent tried any lelo products either but i would love
  2. robespierrethecat reblogged this from feministfashionista and added:
    Can I get the Mona 2 in pink please?!?!?!
  3. wuggly-ummp reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    purple colour because I’ve never tried...resulting pleasure
  4. impactoflove reblogged this from becauseiamawoman
  5. tokenhuman reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    won, I’d really enjoy...classic black - I’m still sort
  6. formerlyamanda reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    informative blog...an awesome giveaway! If given...healthy...
  7. lilitwitters reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    Mona 2 in black, mostly because...think. It’s time...an...
  8. shartonnay reblogged this from kahtiihma
  9. kahtiihma reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    Lelo’s website always makes...break down into desperate, needing sobs. Everything
  10. meowmeowaznkitty reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    I would love love LOVE a purple Ina 2 because rabbit vibrators are...clitoral...
  11. feministfashionista reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    purple! OR ANY VIBRATOR, PLEASE HELP A POOR ART STUDENT OUT HERE GET SOME PLEASURE.
  12. thewild-westerner reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    I want the Ina 2 in orange, because I want a powerful toy that I can be assured won’t have phthalates in it. This is the...
  13. eisenbergandelephants reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    OK HEY FOLLOWERS...much tmi but i want...so just like advert...
  14. labellezaestucabeza44 reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    I would lovvveeee to win the Ina 2. Well, ANY of these sound incredible— waterproof? Perfect! I am a college student...
  15. queervashti reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    Elise 2 in plum… Lelo’s products...cannot afford luxe toys.
  16. iridescenthourglass reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    elise 2 in purple, because Lelo is the best and I don’t feel like spending money on another one
  17. easelable reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    I would love an orange Ina 2. Because as a poor college student who has recently taken it upon herself to discover...
  18. squirtle-r reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    I’ve been dying for...shape looks ideal...g-spot...
  19. alltruthwaitsinallthings reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    require clitoral stimulation...optimum satisfaction sexually. I’d like
  20. navigatethestream reblogged this from bettacomecorrect
  21. starbucksandshakespeare reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    Hi! I want the Ina 2 because I had a rabbit once and it was the best purchase I ever made for myself tbh… but then… my...
  22. theloveyoumake reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    in?: Purple! Why do you want it?: Because I’ve...toy but being a broke college student...
  23. spirit-wormwood reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    Not even caring about...at ALL, because really, these are gorgeous
  24. theatrefairy reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    Unf, that gorgeous Ina 2 in sexy purple, because it looks like the embodiment of the perfect sex toy ;)
  25. capncrystal reblogged this from foundingfathersfbconvos
  26. wherehaveallthecowboysgone reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    Dear followers: sorry for...posts lately! There will be a post tonight, so wait another...
  27. ailesdefee reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    couldn’t be more single,...I’m all about doin’ myself. :]
  28. chronicallyvegan reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    want this toy because I’ve...rabbit-esque vibrator before
  29. bemusedlybespectacled reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    improvised ones from massagers haven’t worked out...all - I’ve gotten weird post-vibration...
  30. serissime reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    (in purple) because...Liv I bought died after...few charges!...
  31. fntsycrystal reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    Tiani 2, as I’ve been curious...husband has wanted...since...
  32. cannelledusoleil reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    [[MORE]] I’d like an Elise...couple years ago...haven’t been...
  33. whatf0ckingianguy reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    Ina 2 Any, would be great though!...My toy no longer works. Plus,
  34. rhiannonveganqueen reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    purple ina 2!
  35. indecision-inferno reblogged this from becauseiamawoman and added:
    The Ina 2, in purple please. I would like it for what is likely the most common reason - there’s no way I could afford...