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No Straps, No Problem: I Tried the Bellesa Strapless Dildo to See If It’s Scary

Are you terrified of trying a strapless strap-on given the mechanics? No need, we put it to the test for you. 

By Gigi Fong | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan

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We’ve all heard of strap-ons that you place in a harness, but have you ever heard of a strapless dildo? If you’re reading this and feel terrified of the mechanics—don’t be. Online boutique Bellesa is known for its porn for women and its sex toys, and according to them, they’ve solved a key issue that makes strapless vibes terrifying. Apparently, most users struggled to prevent the toy from falling out while wearing it. Bellesa addressed the issue by making the toy more flexible, which allegedly solved the problem. As a sex and wellness writer who tests a handful of toys weekly, the response to customers’ feedback was a huge green flag that could make sex toy use less intimidating. So, I decided to put the Bellesa Strapless to the test. Here are my thoughts.

MY UNFILTERED TAKE on the bellesa strapless

Spoiler: Bellesa’s Strapless is definitely an expert-level strap-on. But there are a few hacks that can make the strapless experience worth trying. (More on those later.)

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The flexibility isn’t a gimmick, and it will hold the shape you bend it into.

The adjustability allowed me to keep the toy in place.

The remote control makes controlling both lovers’ pleasure much easier than using the toy’s buttons. It gave me one less thing to worry about.

Vibrations. are. so. strong.

The remote requires you to cycle through all vibration settings, which gets intense if you’re not ready to orgasm yet.

The sheer fear that comes with a strapless vibe is terrifying, but that might be more of a personal con.

You have to engage your thighs.

What Is the Bellesa Strapless and Who Is It For?

Bellesa’s Strapless is exactly how it sounds. A strap-on that doesn’t require a harness and is worn by the person penetrating. Skipping the strap harness means that you don’t have to miss out on penetration if you enjoy that, too. There’s also the element of how your body loves to orgasm. Some people cum from penetration, others from clitoral stimulation, and according to science, there are even more ways to orgasm, like mental stimulation, nipple play (aka nipplegasms), and all of the above.

This strap-on was actually created after their first release pointed out the fact that it was hard to keep in place. So, they went back to the lab and made an adjustable internal arm (see the shorter end) crafted to hug your G-spot, which keeps it in place. It also has a textured ridge that you can grind on (as if you were scissoring) for added clit stimulation. As if that wasn’t pleasurable enough, it vibrates for you and for her. The shaft of the toy enters your partner during penetration and also........

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