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Sadly, I don't know of any sex shops that are having big post-Thanksgiving sales this Friday. But who wants to fight the crowds anyway? Better to spend the day in a tryptophan-induced stupor laying in bed with your lover and a laptop browsing websites where you can find the perfect holiday gift online. With that in mind, here's another update on the latest and greatest in the world of sex toys. Or at least the weirdest.- J. West

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Goreans! Rumor has it they have their own dedicated, private Second Life server. Living under the rule of Conan the Governor, it's a decided turn-off for me. But for those of you who like a little barbarian fantasy to spice up your bondage play, how about a selection of locking metal collars? Sure, it's not an authentic Saxon slave whip, but it's a start.

· Slaves by Trade: 1" Collars (slavesbytrade.com, via Jonrhus of Gor)
· "Saxon slave whip is star of exhibit" (news.yahoo.com)

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Sure, the condom-in-a-can concept sounds like it could be a great idea: simply insert into the nearest vagina, fill with foam, and pray that the "Nanometer-silver" really does kill any nasty bacteria and unwanted sperm. But although it's been approved by the Chinese goverment, I'm going to wait until I see some published studies in the Journal of the American Medical Association before suggesting anyone actually use this. I could see carrying this alongside a bottle of aphrodisiac nasal spray for the ultimate in aeresol-based marital aids.

· "Chinese float liquid condom concept" (theregister.co.uk)
· "Is the World Ready for Libido in a Nasal Spray?" (newyorkmetro.com, via Amorous Propensities

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If you prefer the traditional gift of lingerie, why not update things a bit with this g-string featuring an honest-to-God LED display? You can program a message of up to 120 characters to scroll by. Sadly, we don't think it can be programed wirelessly, or via SMS , in which case it could be the perfect way for an overbearing parent to cockblock someone: "I know where you live, punk. Take these off and you die."

· le STRING communicant (hyperobjets.com, via Techie Diva's Guide to Gadgets)

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Speaking of cockblocking, nothing says "I promise I won't chase tail on my business trip" like an ultra-modern male chastity device. The CB-3000 comes in a range of colors, and includes a brass padlock or individually numbered zip-ties to keep that penis under wraps. You can even urinate and bathe while wearing it. How's that for versatility?

· CB-3000 (cb-2000.com)

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