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Bacardi–White, Black, Gold?

Bacardi–White, Black, Gold?

When I say ‘Bacardi Rum', what image comes to mind? If you are like me, until very recently, I pictured a bottle of clear liquid with the words Bacardi written across it. Is that what you visualized? Well, you wouldn't be very wrong if you also...

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Body N’ Soul Gym, Kilimani, Nairobi

Body N' Soul Gym, Kilimani, Nairobi

I am thoroughly in love with the gym I go to! I have been a member for over four years and, truly, I can't imagine what would ever make me go elsewhere! I love Body N' Soul, that's its name by the way, because it is extremely clean, has a lot ...

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Durex Play 2-in-1 Massage Gel

Durex Play 2-in-1 Massage Gel

Hmmm...today's post is going to be just a little raunchy because I would like to tell you about a great sexual find that I made recently. If you are uncomfortable with discussing sex or things related to it, then I suggest you read no further...

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Lemon Spa, Masaki, Dar es Salaam

Lemon Spa, Masaki, Dar es Salaam

In the third post of my “Be My Guide to Your East African City” series, I asked about your favorite local spa. I also mentioned that it dawned on me that I had never been to a spa before, having always received my beauty and body treatments in beauty salons ...

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The Eat to Live Diet: Lose 20 Pounds or More in Six Weeks – Safely by Dr. Joel Fuhrman

The Eat to Live Diet: Lose 20 Pounds or More in Six Weeks – Safely by Dr. Joel Fuhrman

We are now done with the first two months of 2009. How are you doing with keeping your New Year's resolutions? What were your New Year's resolutions this year? Were they the usual: quit drinking or...

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Twende Tujivinjari* at KWS Marine Parks Day 1: Getting to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park

Twende Tujivinjari* at KWS Marine Parks Day 1: Getting to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park

If you follow me on Twitter, then you probably already know that I spent the last week of November visiting Kenyan marine parks courtesy of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). KWS is a bona fide 21st century East African parastatal that...

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Twende Tujivinjari* at KWS Marine Parks Day 2: Exploring Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park & Reserve

Twende Tujivinjari* at KWS Marine Parks Day 2: Exploring Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park & Reserve

I woke up the next day, at the Shimoni Bandas, sandwiched between Ivory Kathue and Njambie Mungai, the two other female bloggers on the trip. Not long afterwards, early-bird Mbugua Gitau was at our door waking us up and wanting to use our banda's power sockets. Yes, we’d all gotten ...

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Twende Tujivinjari* at KWS Marine Parks Day 3: Mombasa Marine Park & Reserve

Twende Tujivinjari* at KWS Marine Parks Day 3: Mombasa Marine Park & Reserve

We left the KWS Kisite Marine Park office, in Shimoni, full of excitement about what the day held in store for us. Our plan was to visit Mombasa Marine Park and then drive on to Malindi, where we would be spending the night. Despite my excitement, the exhaustion from being ...

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Twende Tujivinjari* at KWS Marine Parks Day 4: Malindi Marine Park & Reserve

Twende Tujivinjari* at KWS Marine Parks Day 4: Malindi Marine Park & Reserve

I woke up in Malindi, after a few short hours of sleep, eager to see what goodies Malindi Marine Park held in store for me. As I wrote in my previous post, Malindi is my favorite town on the Kenyan coast, so I was eager not only to spend time ...

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Twende Tujivinjari* at KWS Marine Parks Day 5 : Back to Nairobi

Twende Tujivinjari* at KWS Marine Parks Day 5 : Back to Nairobi

It was the last day of our trip, and we were keenly aware of it. Instead of the gusto and excitement with which we'd woken up the past few days, on this last day, we were dragging our feet and barely talking to each other. We got up, had breakfast, ...

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Durex Play 2-in-1 Massage Gel

Hmmm…today’s post is going to be just a little raunchy because I would like to tell you about a great sexual find that I made recently. If you are uncomfortable with discussing sex or things related to it, then I suggest you read no further – come back again tomorrow when I have a regular G-rated post. If you are under 18, I think you already know that you should navigate away from this page now – please do so. The rest of you, read on!

I am a firm believer in safer sex. I would love to say safe sex, but we all know that what is purported as safe sex isn’t 100% safe. Still, I write not to depress you but rather to delight you!

As I was saying, I am a very firm believer in practicing safer sex, and as such, I am a big fan of all things Durex. I don’t understand my friends who say that they can’t stand sex with a condom (and I am not talking about my male friends, women say that too). Durex has condoms for all moods, styles, sizes and preferences (they even have a non-latex condom for those allergic to latex!).

Recently, I noticed that Durex had expanded their repertoire of pleasure products. Not only do they have great new condom brands such as Durex Tingle (great stuff!) and Durex Pleasuremax Warming (which I highly recommend), but Durex also now produces an array of lubricants for increased sensitivity. This may be old news elsewhere in the world, but in Nairobi (and probably the rest of East Africa), these products have been available for only a little over a year.

On our Kenyan supermarket shelves, we now have three new Durex lubricants to choose from – Durex Play Heat, Durex Play Feel, and Durex Play Tingle – as well as a Durex Play 2-in-1 Massage Gel, a gel that can be used both as a massage gel and as a lubricant. Of these products, I once tried the Durex Play Heat because it came as a freebie with a packet of Durex Featherlite condoms (the ultimate Durex condom if you ask me), but I had never purchased one of these lubricants for myself…until recently.

You see, my partner loves to receive massages. I like to give them. As such, we’ve been looking for good affordable massage oil for a while now. After a horrific attempt with some (cheap) locally-made coconut oil (I will spare you the details), it occurred to me to try the new Durex Play 2-in-1 Massage Gel. Not only is this product a massage gel, but also a water-based lubricant so that a massage can, if need be, progress easily, seamlessly, and happily into something steamier! :-) (In case you don’t know, condoms shouldn’t be used with oil-based lubricants because these can compromise the integrity of the condom!)

On a whim, I bought some while I was doing some shopping at Nakumatt recently. Whoa! Can I just say that there were two happy Nairobians going about their day the following day?! We tested both the massage quality and the lubricant property of this product. As a massage gel, it is a little light but feels amazingly silky. I had heard that description used often, but nothing could prepare me for the feel of Durex 2-in-1 Massage Gel on skin. Ladies, it sort of feels like one of those moisturizers that costs a fortune for a little pot. It’s light and super moist. As a lubricant, let me just say it worked wonders and my partner likened it to the feel of sex without a condom. Have I mentioned already that this product is edible and tastes sweet? I’ll say no more and let you try it for yourself.

Durex Play 2-in-1 Massage Gel costs about 500 KSh for a 200ml bottle. Believe me, that will be one of the best ways you have ever spent 500 KSh. Durex Play 2-in-1 Massage. I’ll say no more, just try it out…TODAY! When you do, please let me know what you think, of course, keeping in mind that this site is generally not intended to be X-rated.

I wish you happy, fun, safe sex.

Biche

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Category: Product Reviews
  • Samedin says:

    I have tryed Durex 2 in 1, and I really really enjoy it :)

    September 29, 2008 at 12:46
  • Biche says:

    Hi Samedin,

    Welcome to ChickAboutTown!

    So what did you like most about this product (without getting too graphic)? :-)

    Biche

    September 30, 2008 at 22:37
  • Our Kid says:

    Now I know what I need to spent my next 500 bob on.

    March 10, 2009 at 10:19
    • Biche says:

      LOL Our Kid,

      Welcome to ChickAboutTown!

      Enjoy!

      Biche

      March 11, 2009 at 17:00
  • gotbigbooty says:

    Wow! I’ve seen them in the pharmacies over here, but I have never taken the time to look at them. I thought it was all BS…now I will try thanks girl!

    April 21, 2009 at 08:55
    • Biche says:

      Hi GotBigBoooty (lol at that! :-) ),

      Welcome to ChickAboutTown! Yes, you definitely want to take a closer look. Enjoy! And give us feedback ;-) .

      Biche

      April 21, 2009 at 19:20
      • gotbigbooty says:

        hey girl…
        and thanks for the info about the gyms.
        I am coming back to nairobi and needed that
        info urgently. are there any cheaper ones
        though?

        April 23, 2009 at 00:43
        • Biche says:

          Hi GotBigBooty,

          A couple of years ago, I used to hear people talk well of the gym at Visions Plaza on Mombasa Road, which at the time charged 2,500 KSh a month for membership (remember this is hearsay). From the outside it looked really good but I can’t tell you from experience what the service was like on the inside. In my experience, in an effort to get a cheaper gym one often had to compromise on quality.

          When I was last in Nairobi, I saw that quite a number of new gyms had come up which looked pretty good – I have no clue what pricing at these gyms was like though. For instance, I saw a good looking gym in Prestige Plaza on Ngong Road, and I know another one opened up in Yaya not too long ago. I guess you’ll have to shop around once you get back to Nairobi. Let me know what you find when you do!

          Cheers,
          Biche

          April 29, 2009 at 20:45
  • joyunspeakable says:

    okay…I need a massage

    May 19, 2009 at 14:50
    • KK says:

      LOL @ Joy… So like you. Nice blog u got here Biche.

      May 20, 2009 at 01:46
      • Biche says:

        Thanks, KK.

        Welcome to ChickAboutTown!

        Biche

        May 20, 2009 at 20:28
    • Biche says:

      Lol. So did you get one? ;-)

      Biche

      May 20, 2009 at 20:11
  • Mama says:

    Heck if one is not getting any at least it doesn’t go to waste!

    I always tell myself I’ll buy one, but I freak out coz they are just right there at the counter and everyone always seems to be staring!

    Aki am going to go to the supermarket at night when no one is there (yeeeei for 24hour shopping!) and am going to grab myself a bottle.

    June 23, 2009 at 08:51
    • Biche says:

      Hi Mama,

      So I guess your one of those people who also cringes when it comes to buying a condoms, eh? ;-) I’ll just agree with you: yeeeei for 24-hour shopping. :-)

      B.

      July 9, 2009 at 21:21
  • potash says:

    Hey,

    Just discovered this blog and spending a little time on the archives as it should be,

    I have tried the which has an interesting tingle that lasts for about a minute and smells like Vaporub.

    It is fine but I am just suspicious of it… to me a lube is functional so I am sticking with good old K- (I do not plug products). All I want is something unobtrusive and condom safe

    October 27, 2009 at 14:19
    • Biche says:

      Hi Potash,

      Welcome to ChickAboutTown!

      You must be referring to Play Tingle. I’ve never tried that before, but if it’s anything like the Durex Tingle condom, I think I’d find it pleasant enough. ;-)

      I’ve never tried KY. I should try that sometime.

      Thanks for sharing,
      Biche

      November 30, 2009 at 22:39
  • Raymond says:

    Hey…
    I once tried the tingle lubricant… It made me rather uncomfy..KY is good, but the durex 2-in-1..ABSOLUTELY DIVINE!

    December 3, 2009 at 13:51
    • Biche says:

      Lol. I see we agree! :-)

      January 18, 2010 at 03:50
  • steve says:

    good one

    January 15, 2010 at 07:59
    • Biche says:

      Hi Steve,

      Welcome to ChickAboutTown! I am glad you enjoyed this post.

      Biche

      April 5, 2010 at 23:03
  • Virgo says:

    Please, where can i get that in Dar es salaam. Thanx

    February 24, 2010 at 21:59
    • Biche says:

      Hi Virgo,

      Welcome to ChickAboutTown!

      I’ve seen this product at Shopper’s Supermarket, both in Mikocheni and in Oysterbay, on the shelf where condoms are stocked. Come back and leave me a comment once you’ve given it a try! ;-)

      Biche

      February 25, 2010 at 12:20
  • paula says:

    wa!!…….am so grateful to the heavens i totally found this.please send more ideas on fun products :)

    June 5, 2010 at 16:50
  • Biche says:

    Lol Paula,

    Welcome to ChickAboutTown! I see you had a good time with this product! I am glad to have been able to share. I will definitely keep you posted about other cool, fun products I discover.

    Cheers,
    Biche

    June 17, 2010 at 19:56
  • nash says:

    Hi, came across ur post n wz very pleased 2 find th@ theaz a 2 in 1 massage gel. problem is iv bn looking for it @ all nakumatt outlets n din’t find it. pliz tell where else can look for it. thanx

    August 23, 2010 at 07:44
  • Biche says:

    Hi Nash,

    Welcome to ChickAboutTown!

    I can’t tell you for sure where else to find it, especially that I no longer live in Nairobi, but as a former Nairobian, the next place I’d look would be a well-stocked pharmacy. I hope that helps. Good luck with finding the product!

    Biche

    August 24, 2010 at 00:03
    • Nash says:

      found it @ a pharmacy actualy, nw w8n 2 try it out! thanx

      August 25, 2010 at 08:57
    • Biche says:

      Hi Nash,

      I am glad you were finally able to find it!

      Biche

      September 5, 2010 at 00:10

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