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Featured Product: Super Head Honcho

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Super Head Honcho

Super Head Honcho

Guys who like masturbators know that a good masturbator can give a true to life feeling that is exciting and fun.  The Head Honcho was and is a great masturbator that did just that.  But now the Super Head Honcho is on the market and it is even better!

From California Exotics:

“The best just got better! Head Honcho was voted Toy of the Year by Sue Johanson’s viewers, so this advanced model takes this winning design to a whole new level!

With 3 powerful and tight suction chambers, high quality stretchy TPR material, and a full 6 in/15 cm length, Super Head Honcho is destined for greatness.”

Find this and other great sex toys in our Featured Products for Men.

Featured Product: Black Jack Stroker

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

1blackjackstrokerThis one is for the boys, and it’s a good one. The Black Jack Stroker is designed to give you the sensation of great oral sex, with added vibrations and powerful suction. You’ll love the sensations this stroker provides.

From California Exotics:

“Super-powerful robotic sucking and stroking action! All-purpose pump has a form fitting vertical stroking textured sleeve, powerful vibrations, incredible vacuum sucking action, and a Hi-Grade Silicone vacuum sleeve.

Battery pack controls the stroking and vibration speeds, while the quick release suction bulb controls the vacuum seal. Multi-speed. Note: Uses 4-C batteries, Not Included.”

And you can check out our complete selection of featured products for men to find the perfect sex toy to spice up your play time.

Featured Product: Big Man Masturbator

Monday, June 15th, 2009

If you are a man who has purchased a masturbator, only to discover that it didn’t work for you, we may have a solution.  Much like condoms, masturbators are built for the “average” endowment with just a little wiggle room.  What if you are above average, or even large? Smaller masturbators are uncomfortable for the larger man.

Big Man Masturbator

Big Man Masturbator

And that assumes the larger man can even use one.

Good news, guys, a solution has been presented to this problem.  The Big Man Masturbator is specifically designed for the above average endowed men who would like to use a masturbator.  Working on the same principle as a large condom, this masturbator gives you the extra space you need to get what you want.  From California Exotic:

“Super-sized masturbator with ample girth, ultra ribbed and extraordinary ticklers.

Closed tip and bulbous head for superior suction. Made of Unscented TPR which is soft and stretchy.”

You can also check out our complete line of Sex Toys for Men to get other ideas to spice up your play session.

Review: Classix Silicone Snatch

Monday, March 30th, 2009
Classix Silicone Snatch

Classix Silicone Snatch

One of the perquisites of being a research analyst is that, occassionally, I get to perform field tests on the toys. By now, you should know that I’m a stickler for toys that are safe, easy to clean and fun to use.  Of course, everyone is a stickler on the last point, but the first two are my most important.  The Classix Silicone Snatch is both safe and easy to clean.

At this point, I should also point out that if you are a guy with even a hint of insecurity about the size of your penis, this toy will make you feel like a monster.  The toy is about 6 inches long, but the opening wrapped so tightly around my shaft that it felt like an anaconda had joined me for play time.

classixlongNow, the second part of that issue is that it is open ended.  Once the head of your penis goes through the second opening, if you don’t have enough lube in, you’ll know it in one stroke.  Just be prepared to lube it heavily and take your time to get the right amount of lube in.  Because it is made from silicone, only use waterbased lube.

The box says perfect for beginners, but be warned that if you have no experience with masturbators, you’ll create a bedroom rocket if you lose your grip on it.  Mine set the bar at three feet when it shot off of my penis as I was making an adjustment to my positioning.  This is especially important if you watch porn when you masturbate.  You don’t want to lube up your computer monitor.  Luckily, I only hit the sheets with my flying masturbator.  If you have zero experience, I’d suggest maybe starting with the Kaplan Masturbator to get the hang of it.

For sensations, it does warm up nicely, and as masturbators go, it does produce a life-like feel.  My only hang up with it was the initial smell, which took a couple of scrubs to alleviate.  Other than that, it got the job done, with a simple cleanup to follow.  I’d recommend it, but make sure you have flight clearance before you use it!

Featured Product: Vaginal Sleeve

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Vaginal Sleeve

Vaginal Sleeve

Ready to spice up your solo play time?  Masturbators are a great option to add a little sensation.  The Vaginal Sleeve from Golden Triangle may just make your next session more explosive than ever.  From Golden Triangle:

“This super-stretchy material will fit any man. Past the vagina entry is a chamber that is lined with ridges for extra stimulation.

Simply apply your favorite lube and you’ll know why it feels even better than the real thing.”

Give it a try and you’ll be on your way to fun new adventures.

Safety For Men Who Love Toys

Monday, January 26th, 2009
Cassia Riley Cyberskin Pussy Stroker

Cassia Riley Cyberskin Pussy Stroker

Sarah brought a good point to my attention over the weekend.  We see a great deal of information out there about porous materials and sex toy safety, but we don’t see much about how a toy’s material could affect a man.  The fact is that keeping toys clean is just as important for men as it is for women.  This seems obvious for anal sex toys, but what about the Cyberskin masturbator, or the pump with the jelly sleeves?

These toys require as much care and maintenance as a toy that could be inserted.  And when a man is using a masturbator constructed from a skin-like material, or a pump with porous sleeves on multiple occasions, failure to keep them clean and to use a condom, could expose him to bacteriological infections in the urethra.  It may seem odd to read that, but if you consider that a urethra is an exposed opening on the body and that in a toy it is wedged into a tight space with many fluids, the transmission of bacteria into it is possible.

Why take that kind of a chance? A couple of quick tips will help to avoid this issue altogether.
 
First, hygienically superior materials, like silicone, are just as useful in men’s toys as they are for women.  If a man is using a silicone masturbator and then cleans and stores it properly, just like the vibrator, the next time he uses it, he’ll have no bacterial issues.

Next, if a skin-like masturbator is the toy of choice, a man will find far more safety in using a condom.  Even when these toys “look” entirely clean, they have the potential of harboring bacteria in their porous surfaces.  Use of a condom will protect the man from a potential infection.  We strongly recommend that men don’t share porous toys.

No matter which toy you choose, always remember to clean it according to the manufacturer’s suggestions.  And remember that a condom can prevent many problems with toys.  A little safety will help to provide more fun with your favorite toys.

A Brief History of Sextoys, From Cavemen to Strap-ons

Friday, January 16th, 2009
Captive Cavegirl Costume, some cave dwellers are prettier than others

Captive Cavegirl Costume, some cave dwellers are prettier than others

Cavemen get their credit for inventing the wheel, harnessing fire and developing tools that began the evolution toward civilization.  But few people know that those very cave dwellers also gave us dildos. Art found in caves dating to the Paleolithic Era (some say as far back as 100,000 years ago, some say only 30,000 years ago) depicts the use of dildos.  So when a person shops for a dildo today, they are carrying on a human tradition from the dawn of history.  In fact, the dildo even predates the wheel!  That’s a serious statement about human priorities.

This comes as no surprise to researchers.  After all, sexuality is the basis of survival.  If humans do not procreate, there will be no future humans.  Sex is as important as air, food, water and shelter to human survival.  Unlike going to the well, hunting or building a house, however, sex comes naturally to us all and provides intense pleasure – perhaps an evolutionary adaptation to get us to engage in it frequently.  Sextoys serve to enhance the experience even further.

But for all their work inventing the dildo, sextoys did not really pick up as a phenomenon with the cave dwellers, or at least there’s no indication that the cave dwellers were exporting them.  Greeks were the first Westerners to truly design, develop and monetize sextoys.  Greek sextoys travelled throughout the Mediterranean region and art depicting dildos has been dated as far back as 400 B.C.E.  Known as the “Olispo,” the Greek dildo was used by rich and poor, old and young.  And because the Greeks didn’t bother with sexual identity labels – they didn’t think in terms of straight, gay or bisexual – the use of the “Olispo” was only limited by a person’s desires, or imagination.

Greeks, like many other cultures, also combined religious ritual with the use of a dildo.  Greek religion included Priapus, while Egyptians chose the ever-erect Amon-Ra.  Many other cultures also included ritual use of dildos.

Meanwhile, Asian cultures were enhancing their sex lives as well.  Chinese people have used aphrodisiacs and enhancements for thousands of years.  Between the First Century C.E. and Sixth Century C.E. (there is no definite way to date the work), Vatsyayana’s writings about “Kama” – sensual desires – were taking shape.  Even in this work, designed to gain control of desires, sextoys are mentioned.  One mention is to craft a penis extension from leather or another suitable material to enhance sex for both man and woman. 

Japanese artisans have taken dildos to fanciful extremes.  Using sculpting and painting methods, Japanese dildos add form to function, sometimes even sacrificing function (it is hard to imagine using a dildo large enough for as many sculptures as the Japanese have been known to use).  The point is that sextoys have been standard fare across cultures and perspectives for a span of time few would have imagined.

And ancient sextoy development didn’t end with the Greeks.  The Romans, ever quick to adapt good ideas to their own peculiar tastes, were happy to morph the Olispo into the Diletto.  Like the Greeks, Romans had little use for sexual identity labels, so Diletto use was common among men and women.

Through the Dark and Middle Ages of European History, we have little information about sextoy use.  We do know that sexuality was as strong as ever, but the details are obscured thanks to a church structure that had come to equate sexuality with evil.  It wasn’t until the Renaissance that the Diletto reappeared in Italy, crafted from various materials and with unique designs.

Fun Factory Bandito, the diletto has come a long way

Fun Factory Bandito, the diletto has come a long way

But it was another group of prudish people who gave us the vibrator.  Physicians in Victorian England developed the vibrator to cure “Hysteria.”  Hysteria was a general term derived from the Greek word for Uterus.  The idea was that by providing a woman an orgasm, she would be relieved from stress associated with sexual “dysfunction.”  Or, in more modern terms, an orgasm relieved normal human desires!

Shortly before that, Italian doctors invented the butt plug.  Thanks to a profound lack of knowledge about the human anatomy, the butt plug was actually invented to prevent the loss of semen through the anus and to enhance fertility.  Obviously, semen loss was not cured, but the little egg shaped plug worked its way into the Diaspora of sextoys and has been around since.  Butt plugs provide a unique – and some would argue excellent – source of anal stimulation for users.

English doctors continued development of vibrators, including the first battery operated one, the precursor to today’s varieties.  Vibrators were advertised as medicinal aids for many years.  Over time, their subtle sexual references became the norm, and the vibrator shifted from medical device to toy.

Like everything else, though, sextoys have benefitted from the advance of technology.  Instead of an ivory dildo covered in olive oil for insertion, modern users can choose from a wide variety of materials and functions.  Jelly and plastic reigned supreme in sextoy manufacture until recent years.

With the advent of silicone, thermoplastic treatment and other materials, sextoys now enjoy hygienically superior designs as well as comfort for users.  And the designs now cover everything from stimulating the clitoris to the G-spot.  Whatever erogenous zone a user wishes to stimulate can be fulfilled with a variety of interesting and effective toys.

And sextoys have also evolved with fetishes and imaginations.  Electrosex toys, bondage toys, nipple and CBT toys and many others have become popular with diverse markets of consumers in recent years.  With the growing market for toys, men have also benefitted.

Love dolls and masturbators now provide men with alternatives to enjoy.  And, as society becomes more comfortable with sexuality, men have also taken to role switches and anal stimulation.  Some of the best selling sextoys for men, are strap-on dildos for their wives and significant others.  Women no longer have a corner on the pleasure market!

Check out the over one thousand unique toys designed specifically for men.

Double Ring Harness with Silicone Dong by California Exotic

Double Ring Harness with Silicone Dong by California Exotic

And as sextoys continue to evolve, more and more people have many different options for pleasure.  No doubt the cave dwellers would have a hard time imagining how to use modern toys.  Even so, as humans have proven through the ages, sextoys will be popular as long as people enjoy orgasms.  And we doubt that will change any time soon!

Bill Turner, Research Analyst