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FEATURE
By ShERRi L. ShAULis
Health for Everyman
Sexual wellness drives today’s male sex toy market
The CalExotics Crew Susan Colvin (fourth from left) with her team. CalExotics covers men’s sexual wellness needs with its Dr. Joel Kaplan collection.
visit a doctor for health issues. And when it comes to sexual health,
Studies in recent years show men are more reluctant than women to
they are even more hesitant to speak up. In an effort to close the gap,
many manufacturers of pleasure products are focusing on making
products for men that not only deliver pleasurable experiences, but also help
with sexual health.
Pleasure products for men are so much more these days than just a stretchy
cock ring or a bottle of natural supplements. Some companies are using
science, physiology and anatomy to create items that are more than just sex
toys.
“There has been a push for pleasure products that focus on men’s sexual
health because treating a man’s sexual desires as a ‘joke’ or ‘novelty’ does a
disservice to them and their partners,” said Susan Colvin, founder and CEO
of CalExotics. “Men are incredibly diverse, each with their own sexual desires;
and it is vital for them to feel confident exploring and building healthier sex
lives.
“There is also a push because men living with sexual dysfunctions or
disabilities still want, and deserve, to have an active and healthy sex life,”
Colvin added. “These men are looking for products that can aid in many
different areas of their sex life, and at CalExotics our goal is to help them find
pleasure.”
Colvin noted CalExotics has created a variety of products that help men take
care of their sexual health and make them feel empowered in the bedroom or
while exploring their bodies.
“One way we’ve worked to help men improve their sexual health is by
partnering with Dr. Joel Kaplan, a pioneer of men’s sexual wellbeing, to
continue his mission of improving men’s sexual health,” she said.
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The Dr. Joel Kaplan line is designed to help men explore every
aspect of their sexual health and desires, Colvin said. “Men can
enjoy a pleasurable prostate massage with the Dr. Joel Kaplan
Prostate Massager, feel more scrotum support and stimulation with
the Silicone Scrotum Support or enjoy more stamina and pleasure
with the Silicone Support Rings,” she said.
“Men are incredibly diverse, each
with their own sexual desires. … Men
living with sexual dysfunctions or
disabilities still want, and deserve, to
have an active and healthy sex life”
—Susan Colvin, CalExotics
“For men who desire more length, we have a Silicone 2”
Extension, a stretchy and comfortable 2” penis extension with
built-in scrotum ring for secure placement,” she said. “For those
who want more girth, sleeves like our Ultimate Extender or Colt
Slammer, fit onto the penis and add more girth with a soft, life-like
feel.”
The recognition of men’s sex toys and their potential for
improving sexual health is gaining more attention, but has been
coming for some time, according to Forrest Andrews, product
manager at Aneros.