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FEAture
Opening the Back Door
No ifs about the butt—there have been a ton of sex toys released with the increasing social acceptance of anal sex.
Since everyone has a butthole, everyone can do it—whether it’s solo or with a partner, gay or straight. With the spike in
pegging (the appropriate term for strap-on use that Dan Savage coined many years
ago), a simple dildo up the butt just won’t cut it anymore. Vibrating anal toys have been
penetrating the market for quite some time now, oftentimes changing their name to
the heterosexual-friendly term “prostate stimulator.” (“I’m not gay if I use a prostate
stimulator!”) Pioneering prostate stimulator manufacturer Aneros popularized the
anatomically correct shapes that so many men enjoy, and Tantus has always
made a body-friendly anal plug not much bigger than a thumb. Pipedream
Products exploded onto the scene years ago with their Anal Fantasy
Collection bursting with more than 40 designs made to burrow deep
into the brown eye. Most recently, Joydivision came out with the “O”
Award-winning Xpander and b-Vibe introduced the rimming plug,
which boasts rows of rotating beads to simulate the sensations of
analingus. Nasstoys’ Up & Down Anal Satisfier not only has
rotating beads, but also thrusts for more stimulation. All of
these companies boast vibrations so your anal stimulator
not only fills up rectum land but also shakes, rattles and
rolls in there, too. Anal sex, it’s for everyone!
The Couple That Plays Together
Two’s a party, and what better way to party than to share the pleasure of
sex toys? Making high-quality, remote controlled vibrators has always been a
challenge and Vibratex changed that back around 1998 with the first remote-
controlled cock ring. While that one was eventually phased out, newer brands
came along, such as the wildly popular OhMiBod line, created by a former Apple
employee; many of the manufacturers’ pleasure products incorporate sound
response with vibrational thrills. Another leader in the couples market was the
We-Vibe, a C-shaped vibe that—like butterfly-style vibrators—could be worn
during intercourse. Taking a different approach to the wearable couples vibe is
Doc Johnson’s Tryst, released this year. Remote-controlled vibrators and sex toys
continue to be all the rage, with controllers become more and more discreetly
designed, such as the Nasstoys Master Ring cock ring that comes complete with
a button-controlled pinky ring. Oh, the thrills! The new Kiiroo line of toys for
men and women are not only Bluetooth-enabled but also interact through an
internet connection, no matter where it’s used. Gives Skype and FaceTime a
whole new way to communicate!
And did someone say VR? As in virtual reality? Who needs physical
communication when the virtual fantasy world is within your grasp? Topco’s
Twerking Butt and XR Brands’ iFuk are two examples of the wickedly fast-paced
growth of VR both in mainstream and the porn world, which is sure to equal
explosive growth coupled with explosive orgasms—virtual or real.
The Rise of the Guybrator
Finally, any comprehensive exhibit on modern vibrators
will include a display case devoted to men’s toys. In addition
to manufacturers who focus on non-vibrating strokers, rings
and cock cages, such as Oxballs and Perfect Fit Brands, most
mid-size to large manufacturers include robust collections for
men, such as Doc Johnson’s OptiMale, CalExotics’ Apollo and
Nasstoys’ Ram. Even newer companies have got it covered
when it comes to men’s toys—i.e., Curve Novelties’ Rooster
collection.
“One recent innovation taking off is the ‘guybrator,’” said
Radakovitch, commenting on men’s toys that incorporate
vibration. “Hot Octopuss/Pulse has a great one, as does Sir
Richard’s Condoms, who just introduced theirs at the recent
ANME. These little gadgets are like a hand job on the go.”
Fans of the “guybrator” will remember some earlier models,
such as Fun Factory’s Cobra Libre and the Hand Solo from
Rocks-Off—and even the vibrating version of the classic
Fleshlight.
For more modern marvels, go to AVN.com/sex-toys/vibrators.
Two’s a Party Clockwise from top left, Nasstoys’ Up & Down Anal Satisfier from the Ram line, the b-Vibe Rimming Plug,
the Pulse II Duo from Hot Octopuss, Standard Innovations’ app-driven We-Vibe Classic, and Doc Johnson’s Tryst.
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