Whether you’re a couple looking to explore “What’s Your Fantasy” like Ludacris, or on your “Me, Myself, and I” status like De La Soul, there’s an adult toy or product made just for you. Not just for the lonely and desperate, the demographic of adult product users vary greatly. Estimates have shown the market for adult products is growing at about 25% each year, with half the adult population using some form of sex toy. Societal views of adult toys are becoming more liberal, making the consumer more comfortable with pleasure aides, and fun toys.
This month’s Adult Entertainment Expo had hundreds of vendors showcasing their latest wares—everything from vibrating iPod attachments to the latest in virtual reality. We sifted through the good, the bad, and the downright odd to bring you the most intriguing products for 2009.
The Fleshlight
By word of mouth, we gathered that most men have seen ads for the Fleshlight while cruising for online porn, many men have been too timid to buy it, but virtually all that have dared to try it claimed it was the best money they’ve ever spent. “Best. Nut. Ever…besides actual sex at least,” one pleased customer declared. The Fleshlight is man’s answer to woman’s Rabbit, the adult toy that took female sexuality by storm after being highly praised on Sex & the City. While women have thousands of toys to choose from, men have a select few. But judging by the success stories of the Fleshlight that might be all they need. Cleverly disguised as an ordinary flashlight, the Fleshlight is customizable, with your choice of nine different inner textures [including ‘ultra tight’, and ‘wonder wave’], three different orifices [vagina, anus, and mouth], and choice of pink or mocha coloring.
Additional Pros: For those who desire an even more discretion, the Fleshlight also comes in ‘stealth’ mode [a simple slit opening rather than an anatomically correct orifice].
Cons: The Fleshlight doesn’t fully disassemble, making for a possibly embarrassing situation during thorough airport security checks. Dishwasher-safe? Gross.
Cost: $59.95 for base models, but can vary depending on customization.
Oh Mi Bod
Most music heads prefer some background tunes to set the mood or set the pace, but Oh Mi Bod has taken that concept to a whole new level. This vibrating wonder hooks up to your iPod, and moves in sync with the music playing whether its Uncle Luke or Luther Vandross. Maybe Marky Mark was really onto something with "Good Vibrations"…
Additional Pros: This innovative design works not only with your favorite music, but with movies as well [look for flicks with lots of loud action to get more, um, ‘action’]
Cons: The vibration, though strong, could stand to be slightly more in sync with the music. Works best with bass-heavy songs.
Cost: $69.00 [we doubt that’s a coincidence].
Blowguard
The slogan says it all: “Taking the ‘job’ out of blowjobs.” Created by a dentist, this simple mouth guard is transformed into a must-have adult toy with a vibrating mini bullet that lasts 30-45 orgasmic minutes. The one-size fits all mouth piece fits neatly on the top row of teeth [for performing oral sex on a man], or the bottom row of teeth [for performing oral sex on a woman], and can be washed easily with anti-bacterial soap. Say goodbye to lockjaw!
Additional Pros: simple to use, designed for both partners’ pleasure, and every Blowguard purchase comes with a free pillow pack of strawberry lube.
Cons: Batteries for the Blowguard aren’t changeable. So once the 45 minutes of vibrating power is up, it’s time to purchase a new one.
Cost: $25.00.
Anu
For women who feel less than confident about the tightness of their nether regions, AllGood Products, LLC has created a natural way to rejuvenate your sex life. Anu feminine douche is an FDA approved product intended enhance your sexual experience as well as your partner’s by tightening your vaginal walls. “The active ingredient in Anu is all natural, and actually used in the pickling process. If you’ve ever had a pickle from McDonald’s, then you’ve actually eaten our product,” says a sales associate for Anu.
Additional Pros: “It’s great if you want to make a good first impression,” –sales associate.
Cons: Vaginal douching has been generally deemed unnecessary and potentially harmful by the medical community. Though most douches are marketed for feminine hygiene, they actually wash away the good bacteria in the body along with the bad, making women more susceptible to vaginal infection. So the jury is still out on this one…that and we still haven’t been able to get past the pickle comment…
Cost: $19.99.
Real Touch
Developed by a former NASA engineer, Real Touch has revolutionized virtual sex. Many men fantasize about being the lucky guy in their favorite adult movie scene, and now they can come close [pun intended]. Used in conjunction with the Adult Entertainment Broadcast Network [AEBN], Real Touch hooks up to your computer to deliver a life-like simulation of the sensations, transitional movements, lubrication levels, and temperature variations of the sexual acts being performed on screen. The more intensity you see, the more intensity you feel!
Additional Pros: We were shocked at how well the Real Touch could mimic what was being showed on the screen. The "lube reservoir" and "warming element" features to coincide with the video action were impressive as well.
Cons: Real Touch can only be used with AEBN’s library of adult videos. Also, in addition to a hefty price tag on the machine, there’s a pay-per-minute fee for the videos.
Price: $149.00 for the Real Touch device plus $1.00 per minute for online videos.
Corkscrew Bill
“Who better to pop your cork?” reads the tongue-in-cheek slogan. This mini replica of one the United States most beloved [and notoriously scandalous] Presidents has a hidden corkscrew feature that pops out aptly from in between his legs. Where’s the Bill Clinton line of cigars?
Additional Pros: Great gag gift for political aficionados.
Cons: The corkscrew itself could be more user-friendly.
Cost: $19.99.
Nutcracker Hillary
We all know who wears the pants in this relationship. Pantsuit wearing Hillary comes with stainless steel nut-cracking thighs, perfect for crackin’ open shells or bustin’ some balls.
Addional Pros: Great gag gift for political aficionados and Conservatives.
Cons: (none).
Cost: $19.99.
We Vibe
While most adult toys are geared towards either his pleasure or hers, We Vibe caters to both simultaneously. Voted 2008’s “Sex toy of the year” by famed sex educator Sue Johanson, the We Vibe is the worlds first dual sex toy used while making love. The top section vibrates on top of the woman’s clitoris, while the bottom section is inserted into the vagina for G-spot stimulation as well as for his pleasure.
Additional Pros: Extremely discreet, it’s difficult to recognize as a sex toy. Also, the batteries are rechargeable via plug [even when in use], it has dual speeds, and is waterproof.
Cons: Some women may feel uncomfortable with the idea having a vibrator inside of her while having sex.
Cost: Approximately $70.00.
Real Doll
The Bentley of life-sized adult dolls, Real Doll is hands down the most realistic on the market. Completely customizable with 10 body types, 15 different faces, and an eerily life-like feel, this doll couldn’t get you closer to the real thing! They also features adjustable, movable and opening and closing eyes.
Additional Pros: Easily cleanable.
Cons: Heavy (50-75 lbs), obviously not discreet, and extremely expensive.
Cost: $6,500 for base model (additional $750 for larger breasts). Shipping for the product is approximately $550.
This month’s Adult Entertainment Expo had hundreds of vendors showcasing their latest wares—everything from vibrating iPod attachments to the latest in virtual reality. We sifted through the good, the bad, and the downright odd to bring you the most intriguing products for 2009.
The Fleshlight
By word of mouth, we gathered that most men have seen ads for the Fleshlight while cruising for online porn, many men have been too timid to buy it, but virtually all that have dared to try it claimed it was the best money they’ve ever spent. “Best. Nut. Ever…besides actual sex at least,” one pleased customer declared. The Fleshlight is man’s answer to woman’s Rabbit, the adult toy that took female sexuality by storm after being highly praised on Sex & the City. While women have thousands of toys to choose from, men have a select few. But judging by the success stories of the Fleshlight that might be all they need. Cleverly disguised as an ordinary flashlight, the Fleshlight is customizable, with your choice of nine different inner textures [including ‘ultra tight’, and ‘wonder wave’], three different orifices [vagina, anus, and mouth], and choice of pink or mocha coloring.
Additional Pros: For those who desire an even more discretion, the Fleshlight also comes in ‘stealth’ mode [a simple slit opening rather than an anatomically correct orifice].
Cons: The Fleshlight doesn’t fully disassemble, making for a possibly embarrassing situation during thorough airport security checks. Dishwasher-safe? Gross.
Cost: $59.95 for base models, but can vary depending on customization.
Oh Mi Bod
Most music heads prefer some background tunes to set the mood or set the pace, but Oh Mi Bod has taken that concept to a whole new level. This vibrating wonder hooks up to your iPod, and moves in sync with the music playing whether its Uncle Luke or Luther Vandross. Maybe Marky Mark was really onto something with "Good Vibrations"…
Additional Pros: This innovative design works not only with your favorite music, but with movies as well [look for flicks with lots of loud action to get more, um, ‘action’]
Cons: The vibration, though strong, could stand to be slightly more in sync with the music. Works best with bass-heavy songs.
Cost: $69.00 [we doubt that’s a coincidence].
Blowguard
The slogan says it all: “Taking the ‘job’ out of blowjobs.” Created by a dentist, this simple mouth guard is transformed into a must-have adult toy with a vibrating mini bullet that lasts 30-45 orgasmic minutes. The one-size fits all mouth piece fits neatly on the top row of teeth [for performing oral sex on a man], or the bottom row of teeth [for performing oral sex on a woman], and can be washed easily with anti-bacterial soap. Say goodbye to lockjaw!
Additional Pros: simple to use, designed for both partners’ pleasure, and every Blowguard purchase comes with a free pillow pack of strawberry lube.
Cons: Batteries for the Blowguard aren’t changeable. So once the 45 minutes of vibrating power is up, it’s time to purchase a new one.
Cost: $25.00.
Anu
For women who feel less than confident about the tightness of their nether regions, AllGood Products, LLC has created a natural way to rejuvenate your sex life. Anu feminine douche is an FDA approved product intended enhance your sexual experience as well as your partner’s by tightening your vaginal walls. “The active ingredient in Anu is all natural, and actually used in the pickling process. If you’ve ever had a pickle from McDonald’s, then you’ve actually eaten our product,” says a sales associate for Anu.
Additional Pros: “It’s great if you want to make a good first impression,” –sales associate.
Cons: Vaginal douching has been generally deemed unnecessary and potentially harmful by the medical community. Though most douches are marketed for feminine hygiene, they actually wash away the good bacteria in the body along with the bad, making women more susceptible to vaginal infection. So the jury is still out on this one…that and we still haven’t been able to get past the pickle comment…
Cost: $19.99.
Real Touch
Developed by a former NASA engineer, Real Touch has revolutionized virtual sex. Many men fantasize about being the lucky guy in their favorite adult movie scene, and now they can come close [pun intended]. Used in conjunction with the Adult Entertainment Broadcast Network [AEBN], Real Touch hooks up to your computer to deliver a life-like simulation of the sensations, transitional movements, lubrication levels, and temperature variations of the sexual acts being performed on screen. The more intensity you see, the more intensity you feel!
Additional Pros: We were shocked at how well the Real Touch could mimic what was being showed on the screen. The "lube reservoir" and "warming element" features to coincide with the video action were impressive as well.
Cons: Real Touch can only be used with AEBN’s library of adult videos. Also, in addition to a hefty price tag on the machine, there’s a pay-per-minute fee for the videos.
Price: $149.00 for the Real Touch device plus $1.00 per minute for online videos.
Corkscrew Bill
“Who better to pop your cork?” reads the tongue-in-cheek slogan. This mini replica of one the United States most beloved [and notoriously scandalous] Presidents has a hidden corkscrew feature that pops out aptly from in between his legs. Where’s the Bill Clinton line of cigars?
Additional Pros: Great gag gift for political aficionados.
Cons: The corkscrew itself could be more user-friendly.
Cost: $19.99.
Nutcracker Hillary
We all know who wears the pants in this relationship. Pantsuit wearing Hillary comes with stainless steel nut-cracking thighs, perfect for crackin’ open shells or bustin’ some balls.
Addional Pros: Great gag gift for political aficionados and Conservatives.
Cons: (none).
Cost: $19.99.
We Vibe
While most adult toys are geared towards either his pleasure or hers, We Vibe caters to both simultaneously. Voted 2008’s “Sex toy of the year” by famed sex educator Sue Johanson, the We Vibe is the worlds first dual sex toy used while making love. The top section vibrates on top of the woman’s clitoris, while the bottom section is inserted into the vagina for G-spot stimulation as well as for his pleasure.
Additional Pros: Extremely discreet, it’s difficult to recognize as a sex toy. Also, the batteries are rechargeable via plug [even when in use], it has dual speeds, and is waterproof.
Cons: Some women may feel uncomfortable with the idea having a vibrator inside of her while having sex.
Cost: Approximately $70.00.
Real Doll
The Bentley of life-sized adult dolls, Real Doll is hands down the most realistic on the market. Completely customizable with 10 body types, 15 different faces, and an eerily life-like feel, this doll couldn’t get you closer to the real thing! They also features adjustable, movable and opening and closing eyes.
Additional Pros: Easily cleanable.
Cons: Heavy (50-75 lbs), obviously not discreet, and extremely expensive.
Cost: $6,500 for base model (additional $750 for larger breasts). Shipping for the product is approximately $550.
