Appropriate?

 

Good morning.

A comment / question left while I was away.

"A friend of mine (45 yrs old, one wife, one daughter) is about to get divorced. I know him quite well. Would it be appropriate to get him a Fleshlight as a divorce present?"

Considering that you know him well, I'd say absolutely. And include a nice bottle of lube.

Today is Election Day.

And it truly is the most important election of our lifetime. This will determine if we remain a democratic republic or fall into an autocracy. Due to the chatter on the dark webs, our governor (surprisingly) along with others has ordered the National Guard to be stationed at the ready around the state.

As much as many of us may not want to, "Put the beer back in the fridge, the wine back on the shelf. We need to stay alert and focused."

Okay to Get Laid?

 

"When our son hit puberty waking him fell to me because my wife didn't want to embarrass him due to his morning wood. But I really started his education when I realized he was masturbating. At one point I got him a fleshjack so he could lean how to control his ejaculations and started supplying him with condoms  to get him into the habit of using protection. He made the mistake of leaving a box of condoms on his nightstand and his mom saw them. I fessed up about giving them to him but now she's accusing me of encouraging him to have sex. Thank goodness she doesn't know about the fleshjack. But is it telling him it's okay to get laid?"

First off, congratulations on being open and frank with your son about erections, masturbation and using protection. I wouldn't consider supplying condoms as an endorsement for sexual activity --- if you made it clear as to why you started supplying them. And made it clear it's not a green light for sex.

In my opinion, making sure he understands how important it is to use contraception until he's mature enough, and financially responsible enough, to be raising a child is the right thing to do. If he gets into the habit now, it will be second nature when he does start hooking up for sex. And you know that at some point he will. So does your wife.

But using condoms is also practicing safe sex in order to avoid STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) such as HIV/AIDS.

But you also need to remember that women have a tougher time accepting that their male children are growing up and becoming aware of their developing bodies, and the sexual energy that comes along with the territory. They have an easier time with daughters because they must teach them how to deal with menstruation.

So, have a sit-down with your wife and calm her fears. Let her know you're on top of it.

While much has been accomplished since the 80's crisis and the disease can now be managed, and there are medications to assist in avoiding contracting it, it is not gone.

I urge you to make a donation to help find a vaccine, to help find a cure.

Stem Cells for ED

 

We finally get to the third item that Joost sent about the IgNobel Prizes. "They always have very funny but scientifically serious topics."

Losing the ability to have sex due to the lack of a willing partner can be overcome with hands or a sleeve, like the FleshJack.

But losing the ability to find release even in that manner can be devastating. It can drive some men into very deep depression. 

That is why so many researchers work at solving the problem. From way back in the days of vacuum pumps and cock rings to today's Viagra and Cialis.

It has led to a Dutch study that found help for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) using stem cell therapy. As reported at DW:

"Erectile dysfunction affects nearly half of all men between 40 and 70 years of age. Other impotence treatments like Viagra can come with serious side-effects, and while getting an injection into the penis likely wasn't fun for the trial participants, none of them reported significant issues. Haahr's team used stem cells taken from abdominal fat cells via liposuction and injected them into the penises of 21 trial participants. The men were able to be discharged from the clinic on the day of the procedure. Within six months of the initial treatment, eight of the men reported they had regained the ability to participate in penetrative sexual activity without using drugs like Viagra. Function has been retained at twelve months follow up."

There's a video (also on the DW site) in which Urologist Dr. Tobias Pottek explains when men should see their doctor, the possible causes of ED, and how it can be treated.

I thank Joost for bringing these prizes that can help men to my attention for posting. And men should thank the IgNobel committee for bringing this to light.

What About Masturbation Toys?

The last question the reader had asked about masturbation toys. This is another area of personal preference.

First, you have to decide what it is you're looking for. There are tons and tons of masturbation sleeves available. Everything from short, open-ended ones 

to closed ones

vibrators

and both in combination.

Do you want shaft stimulation only? Go for an open-ended sleeve. Glans stimulation, go for one with a closed-end. There are also silicone, "feels like the real thing" anatomical toys.

Price may also be a driving force. You can find them from a simple, at about $10, to high-end ones which allow you to kick back for the sleeve to do all the work. Those automated ones can run $550 (or more). The most popular, completely hands-free, automated is the RoboJac (formerly, AccuJac).

The Tenga, is fairly popular (starting around $75).

The most popular, of course, is the FleshJack, It's reasonably priced at around $70, looks like an over-sized flashlight when closed and not in use, and will last a lot of years.

They also have an attachment which turns your FleshJac to automated at around $200, however, you may have to steady this in place with your hands.

And, a virtual reality one, also requiring hands.

The nicest thing about the standard, classic FleshJac, of course, is the ability to wedge it between two surfaces, or purchasing the wall attachment, which would allow natural-thrusting activity.

Whichever your preference, most masturbation sleeves will offer you sensations different than your own hand(s) to change things up and make for a pleasurable journey to release.

Readers, any experience with any of these products you'd like to share?
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Happy Summer Solstice.
Rip off the clothes and enjoy some sun.