"Thanks to a newly developed signal control system, the toy adjusts its
movements depending on the actions of the woman on the screen," a spokesman for
developer Daihaku tells Shukan Post. "It's possible to recreate slightly
different actions, such as when a woman uses her mouth or a couple are
enjoined, so the pleasure given to the user is an accurate simulation of the
real thing."
For those who prefer a bit of distance in their love lives, there's the
Televibe, a vibrator activated by a call from a mobile phone.
"Using a mobile phone and inputting a certain signal allows the user to
manipulate the speed and intensity of a vibrator, as well as switch it on or
off," a spokesman for Kairaku Kobo Regina, creator of the Televibe, says. "It
doesn't matter where the wearer is, as long as the call gets through you can
even manipulate the vibrator while carrying on a conversation over the phone."
Another popular product at the show was the Prostate Pro, targeting middle-aged
and elderly men who are finding that they can't quite rise to the occasion like
they used to.
Women touch a vibrator at the Adult Treasure Expo
2007 in Chiba |
"It's a ring, containing a permanent magnet that's had a slight gauss
adjustment, and worn over the penis and gonads for 10 hours a week," a
spokesman for manufacturer Infinity says. "The magnet improves circulation and
stimulates activity in the prostate, which is important in maintaining regular
function in the male organ. The Prostate Pro makes men act like men."
Economist Kadokura sees products like the Prostate Pro helping spark the growth
in the adult toy market.
"Women and the elderly have been the driving force in the market's recent
expansion," the beancounter tells Shukan Post. "Goods that explore sexuality
are gaining social acceptance and giving the market the momentum to come up
with a whole new range of products."
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