“Male Erotic Massage” was to start in one hour in the big tent, lots of rubbing in the and around the penial area and men making whooping noises.

Happening at that moment however, in the little tent, was “Manscaping”. We went inside to find a drag queen, and two speedo-boys on their knees armed with electric clippers.

Dominic, Reynaldo and my brother jumped in line. I went to sit on the cushions with Misty and watch. Dry heat, dust, and electric clippers spell one thing for me, rash.

Dominic was the first to go and had to explain that he tended to get aroused rather easily. Sure enough Dominic’s flagpole went right up as the clippers began their journey round his pubus maximus. Well done Dominic, Reynaldo is a lucky man.

Reynaldo went next. He jumped before one of the speedo-boys, legs apart, fists to his hips, ready to be groomed in his Superman stance.

My brother found himself naked before the drag queen named Cupcake. He was told that the cum bucket was over to his right. The clipping began and the hair started to fall.

Now, Manscaping, the art of landscaping the male body, was something I always thought of as being in the homosexual domain. The thought process went something like this:

Men primping and preening their bodies, it sounds like pre-revolution France. The next thing you know we’ll all be wearing make-up and stockings and high heels. It’s a sign of the fall of the empire. We’ll never win the next war like that.

It is possible for any of us to be small minded.

Watching these well toned bodies get manscaped, seeing natural gardens carefully tended I began to see things differently.

Riding out to the Playa with three freshly shaved scrotums beside me it seemed manscaping was rather a celebration of the body.

When I mentioned this to Reynaldo he told me how in ancient times Greek and Trojan warriors used to cover their bodies in oil and then use a stick to scrape the oil off. The dirt would come off with it and the warriors bodies would be left glistening and soft from the oil.

( As an aside Reynaldo also mentioned how the name Trojanz is rather silly for a condom as the Trojans are famous for letting just one thing through the gate and that was the end of everything. )

There is certainly a danger to vanity. I can remember stories of girls at Vanderbilt waking up two hours before class to primp. And there is the absurdity of Louis XVI court. But there is this other side, the side of the warriors, an anointing and taking care of the vessel we use to make our way through the world.

So I decided to try it.

First things first, do not try and shave your own ass.

There’s no good angle, your hands are too wet to hold your cheeks apart and god help you if the razor slips.

All right, moving on.

Manscaping is fabulous, your chest shaved down, treasure trail maintained, nipples clear, to say nothing of a smooth and soapy package. It’s as though you’ve been wearing a long sleeved shirt beneath your cashmere sweater. Suddenly you take the shirt off and realize, “My god, this is what cashmere feels like.”

You feel everything, the wind, your shirt, your own thighs. Everything becomes an opportunity for arousal. Misty’s hands were like magic. Your whole body stands up and cries hello.

And that’s after the fact. The actual process is Manscaping is a journey of appreciation. You become very free with yourself, pulling yourself this way and that, looking at places that are yours but you’ve probably never seen.

I have never touched myself so gently. Granted part of that is fear as I was wielding a razor, but as I grew more comfortable with the razor my touch continued. It was a very loving touch, and erotic. I saw the curves of my body like never before.

I thought of those warriors and what their bodies meant to them. Their bodies kept them alive, saved them, and they bestowed blessings in turn upon their bodies.

I could never be that in touch with my body unless I sat on a beach for 10 years and lay siege to a city with all my best and worst friends. But manscaping has changed the way I am in my body. I am aware of my skin, of my muscles beneath, of how strong and tender it all is.

It’s true that I now have a rash. But it seems a small price to pay. When my brother came home to his wife, Octavia, she loved her manscaped man. And Reynaldo and Dominic were the hit of the male erotic massage class.

Me, I’m thinking it might be time to find me a stick and cover myself in oil. I have no hand-to-hand combat to engage in but clean, glistening and soft does sound nice.

Hi Molly and CeeCee,

I have always wanted to ask this question, but never quite knew where I could ask it, and then I thought of you two. Who better to ask than friends at Good Vibrations! So, here it goes.

I am a straight male; I am in my late 30’s and have always wondered about cock rings. Like how do they work, and what do they do, and don’t only gay guys use those? I like my girlfriend to play with my nuts and she said there are cock rings that could do that too. Is that true? How would that work exactly? Hoping to get in the know soon!

Thanks Ladies,
Ready to Get Ringed

Hi, Ready to Get Ringed!
Thanks for contacting us with your very popular question! We have lots of guys who are interested in these fun and functional devices so lets dive right in shall we?

Basically cock rings work on the hydraulics of how a guy gets an erection. You get aroused, and blood fills the spongy tissue in the shaft of the penis, causing lift and growth. The cock ring is usually worn at the base of the penis, behind the scrotum. Some people prefer to wear their ring at the base of the penis only, so it’s really up to what suits you and what feels good. The ring is going to restrict blood from flowing out of the erect penis, which creates sensations of tightness and pressure. Lots of guys like this feeling, and use rings for sensation play. Some people wear cock rings because they are super sexy and can provide clitoral stimulation for a female partner during penetrative sex!

So, how does a guy choose a ring you ask? Read on Grasshopper, wisdom awaits!

We suggest new cock ring users to start out with an adjustable ring. This means a ring that is not solid, like a solid rubber, nitrile or steel ring. Adjustable rings can be removed very quickly and easily if you feel the need to get the ring off. Usually these rings have snaps or Velcro™ and are inexpensive. A very sexy little number we carry is our Leather Cock Ring. We love the smooth leather strap with chrome snaps that will snuggle up to you like a dream lover! A fancy variation on this theme (that is so popular we can barely keep it in stock) is our new kid on the block, the Perfect Pair Ring. They say good things come in small packages and this little package will have your package up and ready for play in no time! Let’s begin with a simple leather band that is the cock ring part. Add in an extra loop to slip in a Magic Touch Mini vibe and let the games begin! The small waterproof vibe can be worn either facing up on the shaft of the penis for direct clitoral stimulation during intercourse, or, turn the ring upside down and have the bullet vibrating your balls for a very pleasant change of buzz. And ladies, here is a little secret — snap this onto the shaft of a dildo! Now you have a dildo plus a vibe, equaling a fun addition to your toy box. Try it on your wrist during vaginal or anal fisting! THAT’LL get the bed bucking don’t you think Molly?

Vibrating rings are certainly something that can perk up lovemaking. Most women need direct clitoral stimulation during intercourse to achieve orgasm. With a name like Screaming O Vibrating Ring, getting to that point is going to be a cake walk. Just make sure the windows are closed because there is going to be a lotta bumpin’, humpin’ and smiling’ happening with this cutie. Customer have been asking for this disposable cock ring for a while, and we finally found a good quality ring for our favorite people — YOU! The ring is soft and stretchy, so it’s comfortable to wear. The small vibe on the ring is super quiet and has a nubby textured silicone coat on it. The soft texture is perfect for grinding up on and with the not-too-strong vibration, the wearer and receiver are going to be glassy-eyed and weak-limbed after a love fest with this happy little toy.

For the crème de la crème of vibrating cock rings, we love, love LOVE the tried and true Hands Free Cyber Ring. If you like having the best of the best, you have to get this! It’s decked out in softskin, which feels very much like the real thing, in a very good way, plus you get some extras! The ring part has a probe with a curved tip at one end and a textured pad probe at the opposite end. It might look like something from The X-Files, but once you try this out, you are going to be out-of-this-world on a pleasure cloud. What makes this so dreamy is the squishy material — they don’t call it softskin for nothing! Slide this down your lubricated penis, turn on the one-touch mini vibe and slide right into your pleasure zone! Gentle vibrations will keep things heated up during penetrative play, and women can grind, rub, mash, press or slide their clit on that textured pad for mind-blowing orgasms. Guys will get their groove on as well, with the sensation of a warm and soft ring, with sexy, tingly oh-yeah-baby pressure on the scrotum and perineum, (which is that super sensitive bit of smooth skin between the anal opening and the scrotal sac). This sweet little lover will caress all your favorite places and there will be smiles all around! Try it out!

Lots of guys like the sensation of gentle squeezing, tugging or stretching of their balls. Well, we got that covered too! May we present the steamy and very sexy Double Crown. This hottie will lift and separate the balls, as well as the penis, for a dramatic effect that will make your package stand proud! Great for oral sex, especially around the scrotum as the pressure from the straps will increase sensation. Test drive this during a solo sex session and then surprise your partner with the dress-down formal wear look. Black leather and chrome snaps, everything up and out — the word for that is YUMMY!

Sex Toys: Cock Rings: Titan RingsWe are very proud to present a brand new line of advanced-user rings. Beyond elegant, our Titan Rings are the jack-pot of the cock ring lotto. We have brushed stainless steel rings in four different sizes for your enjoyment. These rings are worn by slipping your balls into the ring first, then sliding the head and shaft of your penis through the ring and wear the item at the base of your shaft. James Bond step aside! This look will have your special Pussy Galore purring in your hand. Black tie not required during an evening wearing a Titan Ring, unless that is the only thing you are left wearing after your Sweetie tears your clothes off! Get one of these for any special occasion, and see what develops! Wink, wink…

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Hi Good Vibes,

I hope your holiday season has been a real treat. I have been shopping at your store for years and am so happy I can use your web site, since I no longer live in the Bay Area. My boyfriend and I are in a monogamous relationship, which is a first for me. Now we are also long distance. He had a great job opportunity and had to move overseas.

I will be with him after about a year, but in the meantime we are exploring phone and internet sex, and lots of fantasies. Can you send some suggestions my way about some hot toys and things that would work well for a solo guy who is missing his man? You are amazing.

Xoxox.

Best,
Phone Sex Phil

Dear Phone Sex Phil,

Thank so much for writing in and sharing your story. Molly and I have been eyeing our boys’ toys, just waiting for someone to ask for assistance. Molly and I think it is just wonderful that you and your partner came to us for suggestions. We love to share our hot, sexy ideas and we hope our suggestions will spark some fantasy ideas of your own.

Our Ecsta-Sleeve Kit is a must-have for any man who is looking to get off. Fantasies will abound with the supple softskin material, which warms up to body temperature with contact. Take your pick between the Ecsta-Sleeve Lavender with a vulva-shaped opening or the Ecsta-Sleeve Blue with an anus-shaped opening. Both styles come with ravishing ridges strategically aligned along the inside of the sleeve, providing waves of pleasure and stimulus to the user. As with all our GV Kits, we have your best interest in mind, and added an unforgettable Magic Mini Bullet Vibe. Who needs a genie when you have a Magic Mini? Ladies aren’t the only ones who can appreciate some good vibrations, if you know what we mean. Anyone can use a vibrator in places where it feels good. Consider trying a small vibrator on the tip of the penis, on the balls or nipples.

Our Maven Sleeve is one of our newest editions to the boy-toy roster. This silken elastomer toy is simply luscious, with its scattered nubs for added stimulation, and its snug fit for added control of sensation. This masturbator is topped off with an enclosed head creating an added bonus of suction. A vibrator can still be used at the end closest to the penis to provide some out-of-this world sensation. Wow, what a sleeve — CeeCee wishes she could use one.

Your boyfriend and you may want to try a pump or two. We carry pumps as fun toys that provide yummy sucking sensation rather than as medical devices. Pumps will not permanently increase the size of your “rocket man,” and we don’t recommend wearing them for more than 15 minutes at a time. Now that we got that out of the way we can talk more about what they can do. The Fireman’s Pump is a steal, well within the $20 range; the tugging that the pump provides can lead to some rocking, and your man is going wish he was a knocking on your door. We carry pumps because some men find the tugging and sucking sensation the pump provides irresistible. Pumps are mainly drawing blood to the area being pumped. As the areas (penis, nipples or clit) begin to swell with blood, they can become enlarged or swollen. The increase in size is temporary. Some men find the pumping it up is so pleasurable they don’t last as long. Others find that they last longer with the pump.

Our Pump-One Hand is one of the strongest pumps around. CeeCee only wishes her vacuum had as much suction power as the Pump-One Hand. If you are looking for a way to remember your lover’s plump lips on your nipples, try the Pump-One Hand with the Nipple/ Clit Cylinder. Your nipples will thank you! And, the Penis Cylinder combined with the Pump-One Hand is a force to be reckoned with. The heavy-duty Lucite cylinder comes equipped with a flared bottom that acts as a built in cock ring.

If your old man wants to travel light, than we have the perfect thing for him. Our own Hand Cream won’t let him down during a marathon phone-sex session. This stroke cream will keep him chafe-free and moisturized. We piled in a combo of amazing all-natural ingredients, including Shea Butter, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E.

Books and videos are a great way to get the fantasy juices going. Our latest gay erotica collection of short stories, Truckers: True Gay Erotica, has some of the hottest one-handed reads we have seen in some time. Imagine yourself on a long windy highway with a truck-stop in your sights and an itching in your pants. CeeCee just couldn’t get enough of this book and its steamy men and delicious scenarios. Threesomes, first-times and romps that truckers could only tell about await you!

Thank you so much for writing in. CeeCee and I both hope you two have amazing time exploring your fantasies, and your relationship!

Wow! What a hot session this has been! Guys and girls, we hope you have a better handle on how to handle your love-handle with rings, sleeves and pumps…OH MY! Dorothy was never this lucky, was she?

Molly and I love hearing from our fans and readers and hope you will send us your Call Center Confessions right away! We are standing by at advice@goodvibes.com.

Kisses!
Molly and CeeCee