The whole world raves about the Liberator Throe.  Well, the whole squirting world, anyhow.  And since I’ve been more and more and more apt to squirt no matter what sort of sexual deed we’re participating in, I figured it was time to get one.

So, what is a Throe?

Basically, it’s a pretty blanket with a waterproof inner liner to keep your bed, carpet, floor, chair, couch, whatever-you’re-fucking-on-at-the-moment dry.

They make a few versions – the original and the shag.  I got the original in the safari print, since it goes nicely with our animal print throw pillows.  One side is satiny, the other side is microfiber (like a couch or chair would be, not like a microfiber rag).  Between the two is the waterproof liner which means I can lay this baby down, squirt to my heart’s content, then just toss it in the wash and not have to sleep in the wet spot.  Puddle.  Mini lake. Whatevs.

So it’s a neat thing, right?

Right.  It is.

It’s large, just about big enough to entirely cover my queen sized bed at 60″ x 54″.  It’s fairly comfortable and very effective.

I do suggest using a bit of caution, though.  The slippery satin side is VERY slippery and I’ve fallen off the bed using this more than once.  Or, the throe has slipped off the bed and me with it.

Also?  It’s crinkly.  Very crinkly.  Like baby rubber pants or toddler mattress covers.  Not exactly the most sexy feeling in the world.

Worth it, though, for its effectiveness.  It really does prevent liquid from soaking thru to whatever is underneath it.

It’s nice.  It works.  I’m glad I got it.

But I cannot rave like it’s the cat’s meow or anything because, honestly, there are other, less expensive things that are just as effective.

Whether you want something that looks pretty or is purely functional is the biggest factor between getting this and getting some bed pads from the home health supply store – because, in reality, they work the same.

Do use care in washing.  I suggest washing on the gentle cycle and either line drying or drying in the dryer on low.

The Throe is quite soft and the microfiber gets softer with each washing so there is that…

Unfortunately it doesn’t get less crinkly. :(

The Throe works really well with other Liberator pieces since the microfiber covers of things like the Wedge and Ramp will grip the microfiber of the Throe and prevent slippage but watch out! That means you’re messing around on the satin side and things can get slippery!

I’ve found the Throe is most useful when I’m using sex toys since I move less than during actual sex but I squirt more during actual sex so…  Meh.  I’m up in the air on this one.  I like it. It works.  But it definitely has its drawbacks, as well, and I’m not sure it’s as good as the hype would lead most to believe.

The pattern on this one is quite vibrant and nice to look at, the black of the satin is dark and true so even when not in use, it does look nice folded up at the foot of the bed and is very discrete.  No one is going to know it’s a sex blanket if they don’t pick it up and examine it.  Even if they do, they may just think you like crinkly blankets…

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