I used to intern at a design firm in California. I developed packaging labels and the like at slave labor price. So theoretically, I should be aware of all marketing schemes and to look at the product quality rather then the brand name or who is endorsing. However I tend to disregard all training I have in the design world and continue to buy things because of who endorsed the product or how pretty the label is.

The great thing about shopping online, is how it prevents my bad habit of grabbing the stuff in the pretty box, over something of quality, at least for the most part. It still doesn't stop me from seeing the names I know well. So when I saw Tera Patrick's Leopard balls, I couldn't help but gravitate towards something I can recognize.

Now just because it has a particular name on the box doesn't mean it's really all that great. I should know this. But I bought it. I could have done more research.

The toy isn't really all that bad. The balls are made of hard plastic, encasing a smaller ball that moves and clinks around. The use of duotone balls is all in where you insert them. You can insert them all the way and create a subtle sensation around the g-spot, with rocking motions and movement. However I needed to incorporate other types of stimulation to reach an orgasm.

You can also leave them lower inside making you work your muscles, which I always find this more difficult to do. I tend to push the balls out instead of holding them in. And I can never find a comfortable spot to hold them.

They were surprisingly noisy for what they were. I wouldn't be able to sneak them out in public with out someone wondering what that noise was. And the nylon cord, while helpful in keeping the balls from getting lost, it will cause my OCD to pitch the toy after so many uses due to germs.

Overall the packaging didn't lie much to me this time. It is a pretty good toy. But I may have been expecting too much as well.