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Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Tenga SVR+ Vibrating Cock Ring, Honestly Reviewed by a Sex Writer
As a highly opinionated sex writer who's played with more sex toys than I can count, it takes a lot to move my needle—and even more to move my pen. So I mean it when I chew—err, sexily nibble?—your ear off about how much I love Tenga's updated, powerful, multi-tasking SVR+ (Smart Vibe Ring)—a cock ring that is truly so much more than a cock ring. While the first-edition SVR is what originally got me hooked on Tenga—with its game-changing vibration stemming vertically out from the ring instead of horizontally like a bullet vibe—the SVR+ is undeniably worth your dollar. After enjoying it for the past year (both in my personal life and as a happy, healthy sex worker), I can say with certainty that it covers all the bases, whether you/your partner wear it at the base of a cock or not. It's made of soft, sleek silicone, with a flexible ring attached to a vertical vibrating stem that's both long and wide enough to stimulate the vaginal opening and clit, which makes using it feel incred for both giver and receiver. Personally, I love wearing it on a strap-on dildo during penetrative sex with my partner, with the stem pointing down toward my vaginal opening. While my partner gets to experience all delicious pros of penetration, I get to benefit from delightfully rumbly vibrations on my vulva. 10/10, could not recommend more. The whole thing fits in the palm of your hand—it's less than four inches long and just over an inch wide—and can also be used as a regular vibrator for solo-play on any part of the body that's craving more. And trust, you'll get just that, because this toy is strong. Like, way more than you'd think just by looking at it. If your goal is orgasm, this tiny powerhouse will get you there. Read on for all my extremely detailed and informative thoughts about this game-changing toy below. So why do I keep saying the SVR+ is so much more than a cock ring? Because it's the most versatile silicone playmate I've met yet. I can use it on my own by slipping my fingers through the soft, flexible ring and using the stem to stimulate my most sensitive spots. It feels amazing during partnered sex with penis-owning partners—the loop wraps around their shaft while the stem points up, lying flat on their belly and making it especially enjoyable for me as I ride on top and feel the vibrations on my clit with each bounce. But like I said earlier, my favorite way is as the wearer, underneath the base of a strap-on dildo. Thanks to the innovative vertical reach of this external stimmer, I can penetrate my vagina-owning partner while the stem of the SVR+ points down and lies flat against my vaginal opening. It's wide enough to find my sometimes elusive, sometimes location-shifting clitoral sweet spot. Plus, since it's about the size of two fingers, it can feel nice to tease part way inside you (up to 2.5 inches are insertable, to be exact). And of course, the SVR+ is excellent at its primary mission: being a vibrating cock ring. If you're like me and you 'always have a hand down there' during sex—as in, it takes more than penetration to get you where you want to go—you'll love floating into the ether hands free while receiving excellent clitoral stim from this tiny hottie. Imagine everything you can do with four hands when they're not busy below the belt! There's a reason vibrators are often referred to as 'personal massagers'—they can 'massage' whatever you want them to. The SVR+'s simple stem-like shape is powerful enough to deliver delightful, targeted vibrations on your nipples, your neck, the back of your thighs, your lower belly…basically any erogenous zone you love, without being overwhelming. The SVR+ is waterproof up to 20 inches deep, making it super fun for bath and shower play. And, thanks to its quiet motor (that's about as loud as your phone on vibrate mode), you can pretty much use it anywhere. (I am proud to admit I've used it stealthily on a plane.) The sleek box it comes in includes a carrying pouch that fits both the toy and the USB charging cable, making it easy to keep it in your purse or pocket in case of masturbatory emergencies (…just me?). Cock rings can often range from aggressive and even scary (like the ones that I swear look like IV-drug tourniquets) to homemade and questionable (I'm lookin' at you, guy with the rubber band wrapped around your dick), which is why it's so refreshing to find one that's super powerful and doesn't even closely resemble an actual penis. For users who'd rather avoid phallic-shaped toys, look no further. In all seriousness, the SVR+ is great on-the-go and thin enough (at only 0.67 inches!) that it won't take up precious purse space. It could fit in a small clutch and it's light enough that, in the pouch, it could be just another makeup bag or sewing kit and no one would be the wiser—ideal for spontaneous sleepovers. If the SVR+ had a dating profile, its opening line would read, 'Super-powered short king ready to enhance your pleasure.' I've tried various bullet vibes, and in my opinion, for the small-sized class, the SVR+ boasts vibrations that are widespread and softly powerful—aka, not overwhelming, in a good way. Thanks to carefully crafted motors that run throughout the entirety of the SVR's shaft (not just the tip), you get to experience sweeping stimulation that feels rounded and smooth. You can really put your weight into it (when on top, for example), and thanks to its gently curved edges, the SVR+ won't ever feel like too much. Plus, each click-up in the available five intensity levels—which are super easy to activate by pressing the singular power/intensity/rhythm button—packs a punch. In my personal play, I've only ever needed to go to level two or three out of five–this coming from someone who uses a Magic Wand on the regular! The SVR+, at the size of two fingers, is capable of achieving sensations usually reserved for something the size of my forearm. (To be clear: This ring is not percussive in motion like a Magic Wand, but it does release strong, well-rounded vibrations in a way I find similarly satisfying to a wand.) I don't pretend to understand how so much power can be crammed into something so small, but then again, the Simone Biles of the world do exist! The one downside of having an all-inclusive, multi-purpose button is that, occasionally, you may press it by accident—triggering an unwanted change in intensity or rhythm pattern, or, god forbid, accidentally turning it on when you're on-the-go. And if you press it longer than a second and a half, it turns off. Truly, the only design flaw I see with the SVR+ is the fact that it doesn't have a locking feature. I'd love it if three fast, sequential clicks, for example, could functionally freeze it so it wouldn't accidentally increase in intensity, or power down when I'm finding my riding rhythm. Especially with strap-on sex (albeit this is an off-label use of my little hero, but one that works oh-so-well for orgasming as the giver), it's easy for the power button to get an extended press, and more than once has caused it to turn off in the middle of my turn-on. Another potential challenge with the SVR+ is its endurance. With equal run and charge times, you have to spend 40-60 minutes charging it to earn 40-60 minutes of use (depending on the intensity level you play at, of course). I personally haven't had one die on me, thank the orgasm gods above, but I'm also quick to clean and charge my toys immediately after use (a form of adulting I take great pride in). If you like to run your toys on full blast, and like to have a blast for more than an hour, then the SVR+ may not be able to keep up with you. But if, like me, you find the first level or three to be plenty satisfying, you can definitely squeeze an hour out of this tiny-but-mighty babe. If you want hands-free clitoral stim during partnered penetration, or desire a convenient option that's great for solo play, you'll love the multi-tasking powerhouse SVR+. If you Honey I Shrunk The Kids-ed my Magic Wand and added a finger-and-cock-friendly ring to the end of it, it would be the SVR+. Its pocket-sized cuteness makes it easy to stash in your clutch, meaning you can forget it's even there and then be extremely proud of yourself when you remember you have it. Plus, its gender-neutral sleekness means you probably won't feel embarrassed leaving it out in the open, either. My partner and I each keep one at both our houses because we're (just shy of) addicted to its under-a-strap-on lesbian sex convenience, bath-safe, well-rounded vibrations. At $99.99, it's not cheap, but I can confidently say that the SVR+ is worth your money if you want to enhance your partnered play or up your solo game with a powerhouse that fits in the palm of your hand.
Al Mayadeen
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Mayadeen
Russia warns NATO plans to turn Moldova into military foothold
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has sounded the alarm over NATO's alleged plot to militarize Moldova and use it as a springboard for aggression against Russia. According to a statement published by RIA Novosti on Monday, Brussels has already made the decision to turn Moldova into a forward-operating base on the alliance's eastern frontier, taking advantage of growing instability in the region caused by Western involvement in Ukraine. "According to the information received by the intelligence service, NATO is actively preparing to involve Moldova in a possible armed conflict with Russia," the SVR said. "A decision has been taken in Brussels to transform this country into the alliance's frontline foothold on the eastern flank, taking into account Russian armed forces' advance in Ukraine." The SVR warned that NATO is exploiting Moldova's territory to facilitate rapid troop deployment near Russian borders and is imposing foreign military doctrines through newly built training centers. As the Western alliance intensifies its encroachment, voices within Moldova are rising to challenge this path. Ilan Shor, leader of the Victory (Pobeda) bloc, offered a counter-vision rooted in national sovereignty and historical ties with Moscow. "Pobeda offers a clear and transparent program: for the Union State with Russia; for trade and economic cooperation with the EAEU countries; for cheap gas and fair prices; for the preservation of national identity and sovereignty," Shor said on Telegram. Shor stressed that the bloc has the backing of hundreds of thousands of citizens and vowed to "fight for the right to represent a free Moldova in parliament." The West's efforts to pull Moldova into its orbit have long been viewed in Moscow as a violation of the country's constitutional neutrality and an effort to destabilize the region under the pretext of "democracy promotion." Moldova's current pro-EU administration, led by Maia Sandu, has taken numerous steps to integrate with NATO and the EU, while silencing opposition voices and arresting political rivals under the guise of fighting "Russian influence." Read more: Moldovan socialists accuse President of authoritarianism
United News of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Russia's foreign intelligence service says NATO wants to involve Moldova to counter Moscow
Moscow, July 14 (UNI) The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has alleged that NATO countries are actively preparing to involve Moldova in a potential armed conflict with Russia, to use it as yet another bastion in the bloc's efforts to counter Moscow's ongoing military advance into Kyiv. "The press office of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service reports that, according to information received by the SVR, NATO is actively preparing to engage Moldova in a probable armed conflict with Russia. A decision has been made in Brussels to speed up the transformation of the country into the 'forward outpost of the alliance on the eastern flank, taking into account the advancement of Russian forces in Ukraine,'" the statement read, reports RIA Novosti. The SVR report further alleged that NATO is working to make Moldovan territory suitable for the rapid deployment of alliance troops to Russian borders. "NATO forces are intensively turning what was once a peaceful agricultural republic into a military testing ground. Moldova's territory is being made suitable for the operational redeployment of NATO troops to Russian borders. 'Projects are underway to switch to European railway standards and increase the capacity of bridges. Logistic hubs, large warehouses, and areas for concentrating military equipment are being built. 'The Marculesti and Balti airfields, located near Ukraine, are being modernised with a focus on enabling the reception of a significant number of combat and military transport aircraft," the statement said. Accusing the Western bloc of wanting to use Moldovans as "cannon fodder" in the event of armed actions against the Russia, the SVR report further alleged that NATO is forcing Chisinau to change its military doctrine, and adhere to the bloc's own concepts of warfare. The Moldovan army is being flooded with military instructors from the bloc's countries, and specialised training centres are being set up. Chisinau instead expects NATO to support the pro-presidential Action and Solidarity party in the upcoming parliamentary elections. In case of victory, Maia Sandu has promised to cancel the country's neutral status. Despite maintaining neutrality, the relationship between Moscow and Chisinau has deteriorated considerably after President Maia Sandu took office in 2020, due to her more pro-European policy, and looking at Russia as potential threat. UNI ANV SSP
Russia Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
NATO turning Moldova into ‘battering ram' against Russia
NATO is molding Moldova into a military 'battering ram' against Russia while intending to use the former Soviet nation as 'cannon fodder' in a potential conflict, the Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has said. In a statement on Monday, the SVR accused the US-led military bloc of grooming Moldova for an armed conflict with Russia. 'A decision has been made in Brussels to accelerate the transformation of the country into a forward base on the eastern flank given the advance of Russian forces in Ukraine.' The agency said NATO is rapidly converting Moldova into a 'military testing ground' by upgrading the country's rail lines to European standards, improving bridges to accommodate heavy equipment, and building hubs, depots, and sites for troop deployment. The SVR added that another effort is the modernization of two airfields to host combat and transport aircraft. NATO's plans for Moldova, however, spell doom for the population of the country, the SVR warned. 'Brussels' plan envisions that in the event of a direct NATO conflict with Russia, Moldovans themselves will bear the brunt of the fighting. They are to become 'cannon fodder' in clashes with Russian troops.' According to the SVR, Moldovan President Maia Sandu's administration has yielded the nation's interests to the West, describing her rule as a 'comprador regime.' It added that Sandu is counting on 'material and organizational support from NATO states' to bolster her pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity ahead of parliamentary elections on September 28. The SVR warned that if victorious, Sandu will cancel Moldova's constitutionally enshrined neutrality. Sandu secured victory in the presidential election last autumn, defeating her rival Alexandr Stoianoglo, the leader of the Party of Socialists, who Western outlets frequently labeled as 'pro-Russian'. The vote was marred in controversy, with Moscow criticizing the electoral process as being biased. Russian officials were particularly critical of the decision to open only a handful of polling stations for the roughly 500,000 Moldovans living in Russia, while more than 200 were set up across Western countries, where voters tend to be more disposed towards the EU.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
NatWest to make huge change to FOUR bank accounts tomorrow – and customers need to check now
We reveal below how you can get the best savings rates BANK ON IT NatWest to make huge change to FOUR bank accounts tomorrow – and customers need to check now NATWEST is making a major change to four of its accounts tomorrow - and customers need to check if they're affected now. The bank is cutting interest rates on the accounts after the Bank of England (BoE) dropped its base rate from 4.5% to 4.25% in May. 1 NatWest is cutting interest rates on four of its accounts tomorrow Credit: Alamy The base rate is charged to smaller high street banks and any falls are usually echoed in savings rates. The major high street bank is dropping interest rates on three adult savings accounts and a kids current account. This is the full list of affected accounts: First Saver Adapt Account First Reserve Primary Savings How much the interest rates on these accounts will fall depends on how much you have in them. For example, those with a children's First Saver account and a balance over £1 will see their interest rates fall from 2.25% to 2.05%. If you've got a First Reserve account with £1 or more in there, the interest rate will fall from 1.25% to 1.15%. A spokesperson for NatWest previously told The Sun it had slashed rates on the savings accounts but was also passing on lower interest rates to mortgage holders. They said: "Following the Bank of England base rate cut, we will be passing on the rate cut in full to our customers on a Standard Variable Rate (SVR) mortgage. "SVR will be reduced from 7.49% to 7.24%, effective from June 1. Switch bank accounts for free perks "SVR customers may also be able to save money by switching to one of our fixed rate mortgages." MAJOR BANKS CUTTING RATES NatWest has already cut interest rates on a host of its bank accounts three times since the end of 2024. In December, it dropped the interest rates on its Digital Regular Saver, Flexible Saver and Savings Builder accounts. Then in March, it cut rates on 11 variable rate savings accounts including its Digital Regular Saver and Flexible Saver again. It also cut rates on four savings accounts on May 30. Banks and building societies have been reducing interest rates across accounts in recent months after a number of base rate cuts. Nationwide cut interest rates on over 60 savings accounts on June 1 including a number of ISAs and easy access accounts. Newcastle Building Society cut rates on 37 of its personal savings accounts on June 5. If you've got a savings account with an interest rate set to drop, it pays to shop around for a better deal. Banks and building societies rely on customers' laziness in not moving their money between the highest-paying accounts. Check out comparison sites like and to browse the best accounts on the market. For example, according to MSE, Chase is paying 5% interest on one of its savings accounts - but you'll need to sign up to a current account. Plum is also offering a cash ISA at 4.98%. Make sure you read all the details of what's included with a savings account though. You can only open some if you deposit a minimum amount while others set a limit on what you can save. Some savings accounts penalise you for withdrawing money while others let you withdraw cash whenever you want.
