Hot Lips Heart Pasties by Bristol 6 are a fabulous addition to any girl's wardrobe. They are particularly useful if you, like me, have Nipples of Steel. You know the sort...they are the nipples that want to announce to the whole room that they have arrived on the scene. But if you want to keep those things undercover, more Clark Kent than Superman, than this is the product for you.

Hot Lips Heart Pasties come in a white envelope that announces to the world exactly what they are - "Nippies - Patch of Freedom." The envelope contains two sets of pasties, one red and shimmery, and the other black with shiny lip prints emblazoned across them. (They should have a giant "S" on front of each as well as the act as a shield between your nipples and the world around them.) Each set includes a nylon, self-adhesive nipple cover, and nipple pads to protect your delicate parts. Also included for some unknown reason are two smaller, rather useless mini hearts.

These pasties should be used on clean breasts, devoid of all lotion and oils, in order to stick properly. They are very easy to use. Simply peel the backing off of the heart shape, add the pad to the center of the heart, then apply firmly to the breast. Smooth out any wrinkles, and you are ready to go!

The pasties are about 2 3/4" (across the widest part of the heart) by 2 1/2" tall (top of the heart to its tip). If you have large areola, it is possible that they may not be completely covered by the pasties because of the tapering of the heart shape as well as the dip at the top. Your nipples, however, will be bound firmly in place for as long as you choose to wear the product. Slightly stretchy, these pasties allow for free movement without having the feel of anything pulling on your skin. They are comfortable for all day wear, whether alone or underneath your favorite bra (you know, the one without any modesty lining at all).

The product information says that these are for one use only, but you can prolong the life of your Hot Lips Heart Pasties by lightly brushing a little water over the adhesive with your finger, leaving them slightly damp, then sticking them to your bathroom mirror. They will add a cute touch of decor until the next time you are ready to wear them. When that time comes, remove the pasties from the mirror, dab a little water on the adhesive, wipe off with your finger again, and apply to your breasts like before.

As I was saying at the beginning of this review, I have very...um...social nipples. They always want to come out and say hello, particularly if the room is a little chilly. Because of this, I do need a powerful weapon to keep them in their place. Hot Lips Heart Pasties are just the kryptonite I need to hold them back.

Like most forms of kryptonite, there is a potential drawback to these pasties. If you have sensitive skin, the adhesive, despite being hypoallergenic medical adhesive may cause some reaction. I find that I cannot wear the pasties more than two days in a row without the adhesive irritating my skin.

These are so useful, the only thing I can say against them is that they cost a lot for something you won't get to use much. Even if you are able to stretch the usage to three times each, that is $2.50 per usage, and sometimes they won't last that long. I do still like them, but the price is too high.