Why not give your honey the present of pleasure?

‘Tis the season of joy, good cheer, and ensuring you have lots of USB cords on hand to charge many new devices.

In many ways, the last couple years have been one big watershed moment in advancing sex tech. At the same time, this period has seen the successful launch of an unprecedented number of sex products and devices for men. Is this a coincidence? Were fellas just waiting for the best gadgets to come along before jumping into the world of immersive and interactive sex?

If they were, the holiday season is definitely the time to fall headlong the many amazing devices.

1. The power tool

The sex tech sensation of the year combines all of the features men have been looking for in a sex toy in one amazing product. The Fleshlight Launch was released to much hype, and in a rare instance, it fully lives up to the hoopla.

A joint effort between Fleshlight [NSFW] and Kiiroo, the Launch could be considered great for each of its individual features. Need a power toy? The Launch can generate 180 strokes per minute. Looking for variety? The Launch can stroke deep and shallow, fast and slow.

Want to connect with hot adult films? The Launch allows you to interact with many different videos online with amazing precision of movement. The Launch is, simply, the most complete sex tech product for men.

2. The new wrapping

The most common type of wrapping gifts associated with men are neckties. Don’t get your man a necktie. Instead, think about getting him an innovative sex toy he can wrap somewhere else. The Hot Octopuss Pulse III. While most penis-focused sex products embrace stroking technology, the Pulse III just might be starting a new trend of using oscillation for stimulation.

Dubbed the world’s first “Guybrator,” men can achieve a new type of pleasure through the device’s PulsePlate—potentially reaching orgasm with no further touch! Available as Solo and Duo versions (Duo has a vibrator on the underside for partnered play). For the man who likes to explore new sensations, the Pulse III is a great selection.<

3. Up his chimney

You know we’ve come a long way in advancing sex positivity when an anal pleasure product that also features strong sex tech makes the list of must-have items.

There’s long been a stigma with men and bum fun. But that negative connotation is melting away with the years and guys are beginning to learn that butt fun is…fun. And one of the best toys on the market to harness this potential is the Hush, a vibrating butt plug from Lovense.

Billed as one of, if not the, strongest vibrating butt plug, this toy definitely makes an impression. Not all men are interested in this type of sensation, but those who are will get their money’s worth.

In addition, the Lovense Hush can be controlled by an app from any distance to maintain a connection even when you’re far apart from a partner. This device is a great introductory sex toy to new and exciting pleasures.

4. Reindeer games

Is an app really a gift? It certainly can be when it leads to lots of sexy fun wrapped in engaging gameplay.

The Desire game app offers a simple enough concept: partners dare each other to complete sexy tasks to earn both points and pleasure. With an easy-to-use interface and continually updated selection of dares, you’ll never be at a loss to find new and exciting adventures to send your partner on.

Because it is an app, people can access it anywhere and then send that dare along. The opportunities here are endless. The game will particularly appeal to men given its competitive and sexual nature. A must-have for men and their partners who like some mystery and adventure.

5. Sneaking a peek

The future of adult films and interactive content is virtual reality and the future is now. VR has come into its own after a couple decades of false starts. Those days are in the past and there are now many ways to embrace adult content.

If you want to give your man the full experience, he’ll need a VR headset, but there is no simple answer to which one will be the best gift for your fella. There are many different factors to consider, including his phone, his experience with VR and, of course, budget.

Sure, you can pick up a Google Cardboard for someone new to interactive tech for about $15. Or you can go all in with an Oculus Rift, one of the premier VR headsets, but they can cost upwards of $600. There are many different offerings in between—some are more comfortable, some are brand specific. Ultimately, if your man is keen to explore interactive sexual content, he needs a VR headset.

Image sources: Kiiroo, Hot Octopuss, Lovense, Desire

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Take a hot ride on the wave of tip-controlled teledildonics. 

Teledildonics powerhouse Kiiroo continues to expand its technological reach by announcing a partnership with COTR, makers of the soon-to-be-released Cowgirl sex saddle. This riding-style sex machine combines remote and interactive sex features for kinky, long-distance pleasure.

How it works

The Cowgirl builds on the popularity of the well-loved woman-on-top sex position to provide her with ultimate control and stimulation. Much like the renowned Sybian, this device offers multiple settings of intensity, including six vibration settings and 360-degree swivel rotation. To ensure optimal comfort and pleasure, the saddle-style seat also offers comfortable padding and silicone bumpers to make it slip proof. The user can hold the corded LED remote like a reign and guide themselves to pleasure.

But what sets the Cowgirl apart are its interactive features. The Kiiroo team was brought into the project to provide its acclaimed long-distance and media connectivity. “The Cowgirl isn’t only perfect for solo play but is also the ideal for couples that want to be intimately connected even with thousands of miles in between them,” said COTR founder and Managing Director Alicia Sinclair in a press release.

CONTROL FREAK APPROVED Total control is in your hands with an easy to grip, mutli-function LED remote with 10’ (3 m) cord or simple to use smartphone app for total cordless control on your smartphone up to 30’ (10 m) away.

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Much like with the Onyx  and Pearl pairing, lovers can continue to play with each other via these remote sex toys—and they can now include the Cowgirl in their sessions—to a limited degree. The previous toys can control the Cowgirl, but the interactivity does not flow in the other direction. However, the Cowgirl does connect to adult films, offering vibration and sensation that corresponds to the action on screen.

The interactive feature is also key to this Kiiroo/Cowgirl coupling. Hoping to make strides with the cam performer market, customers can connect with the model using the FeelConnect/FeelPerformer app (or in browser) and offer payment to then control the vibrations and power of the Cowgirl. This tipping feature is a simple and instantaneous transaction through the app to maximize the personal moment being shared. As mentioned earlier, the intimacy of the experience can be increased if the customer has an Onyx or Pearl.

The Kiiroo/COTR collaboration and release of tip-connected tech could cause ripples across the industry. While Lovense was recently granted a patent for a tip-controlled sex toy system, Kiiroo communications manager Ashton Egner told Future of Sex that its system is not related to Lovense’s.

Yet with numerous notable releases, the Kiiroo is asserting itself as a strong market presence. How the Cowgirl performs, both for consumers and performers could greatly influence this position.

According to a Sinclair from COTR, the Cowgirl will be released in January 2018 and will cost about $2,0000. However, COTR is offering discounts to established cam models. The premium sex saddle comes with a one-year warranty.

Image sources: COTR

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The Onyx2 promises a near-silent yet powerful ride.

Hot on the heels of the release of the updated Pearl2 smart vibrator, Kiiroo continues its torrid streak of sex product releases. This month the sex tech company launched the latest iteration of its popular male stroker with the Onyx2.

While the new Pearl2 is all about touch-sensitive technology, Onyx2’s improvements have a more direct focus: speed and pressure.

How it works

The key upgrade in the Onyx2 is the increased stroking action it can now achieve. Inside the toy are ten contracting rings. Whether you set it on automatic, manual, or other user-controlled modes, these rings work together to maintain significant pressure. They also offer the opportunity to control the pace of movement. And if you like it fast, know that you’re going to be in for a ride. The Onyx2 can produce up to 140 strokes per minute!

The new Onyx2 doesn’t stray too far from the original but it is a more convenient sex toy. It is now lighter, making it great for travel and easier to hold for longer periods. For those who like to stay connected to long-distance lovers or interact with adult films, the Onyx2 will connect to Pearl2, as well as other sex devices and adult films via the FeelConnect app.

Another refinement builds on a pervasive trend in the sex tech industry: quiet or near-silent products. The Onyx2 boosts a significantly softer sounding motor than the previous model. For some persistent buzzing or mechanical sounds can really take them out of the moment, so this is likely a welcome upgrade for many sex tech users.

The Onyx2 is available from the Kiiroo website and retails for $219.00

Image sources: Kiiroo

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Grab your strokers! This new site takes adult film and immersive tech to new heights.

Adult films have always had a mystique about them. As a viewer, you can have a wonderful time reveling in sights and sounds. But that is the end of the sensory experience, one that rouses just two of our five senses.

Some ambitious studios have attempted to create immersive scent and taste, but those senses aren’t as high on many people’s list of priorities. And, well, recreating scent and taste might produce rather odd results that nobody is quite ready for yet.

That leaves one sense: touch. The possibility of experiencing the touch of your favorite performer surely fuels many digital dreams. The rise of the point-of-view subgenre, wherein performers break the 4th wall and they pleasure and speak to another performer whose body, but not head, is shown, has definitely heightened interest in interacting with those on screen.

They feel so close…and ufeel.tv [NSFW] has just made those sexy folk so much closer with a significant advance in immersive adult entertainment.

Great tech coupling

Adult production companies and device creators have been flirting with each other for years. Advancing communication technology has finally allowed that spark to become a full-blown romance. ufeel.tv is a major step forward in the pairing of sex toys to sex films that provides viewers with a significant immersive experience. After you visit their site and pick your choice of sexytime content, every stroke you see on the screen is what you will feel through an interactive device.

Once the film is chosen, you pick which stroker device you want to pair with it. You can choose between the VStroker [NSFW], Kiiroo Onyx, and Fleshlight Launch [NSFW].

Your toy preference will determine your desired interaction. The Onyx and Fleshlight receive actions from the film and perform accordingly. If you use the Vstroker, you will be controlling the motions (speed and depth of stroke) that are seen on screen. The VStroker connects to the video through its own USB dongle while the Launch and Kiiroo connect through the Feel Connect app.

From a technical standpoint, ufeel.tv offerings work seamlessly. Once the package is downloaded, connecting your toy is easy and intuitive. Each video prompts the viewer to choose their preferred device and syncs accordingly. And that is when the true magic happens.

[WARNING: This video may be considered NSFW for some viewers.]

When trying immersive and connected tech in the recent past, it has lacked a feeling of true, in-the-moment reaction. There always seemed to be a lag between device and content or some motions that were just too fast to be recognized.

Ultimately, a little bit of herky-jerky action isn’t too bad, but the dream has been to sit back and feel exactly what is happening. ufeel.tv films actually achieve this. Of the three toys listed, I enjoyed the Fleshlight Launch the most with ufeel.tv content. It was most able to capture the movements of the performers. Kiiroo’s Onyx was also enjoyable. The VStroker will be best enjoyed by all those Dominants out there who like to control the action.

Unmatched immersion

It is quite a marvel to experience sex toys react in the same manner as performers on screen.

Both the Launch and Onyx match the depth and speed of sex acts with remarkable accuracy. Even if a performer takes a short pause in continued stroking, oral sex, or intercourse, the video has been meticulously coded to capture that slight movement and send that signal to the devices.

The player is also easy to navigate and offers the viewer the ability to jump to specific moments based on preview panes. And with a touch of the spacebar, you can be transported directly to the happy ending.

Currently, the content offerings are your standard adult film fare. ufeel.tv currently provides high quality, POV films featuring many prominent adult performers such as Maddy O’Reilly, Kayden Kross, Dillion Harper, and many others—including animated content. At this point, the offerings are all heterosexual and most of the performers have the same general body type. Given the stability of the interface and outstanding immersive effects, I anticipate a greater variety of content in the near future. ufeel.tv is compatible with both PC and Mac platforms.

Streaming stimulation

There is one more component to ufeel.tv that will excite some consumers. The company has established a partnership with Pornhub to also broadcast less interactive versions of its content on the streaming site.

The clips are just as interactive and connect in the same way, but they are not quite as controllable. Viewers do not have the ability to skip as readily to scenes or the final shot. Also, downloading the content over streaming will provide better results.

For those who have invested in quality, high-end stimulation products, ufeel.tv is a natural fit. With its cutting edge technology and intuitive interface, interactive adult films definitely excite another sense beyond touch: good sense.

Image sources: ufeel.tv [NSFW]

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Is the Pearl2 the next jewel in the immersive sex tech crown?

It really feels like equality is coming to the sex toy market. More haptic sex devices are being released that move beyond the concept of the standard stroker designed for penile pleasure.

The opportunity to play with others and interact with adult content has opened up our eyes to the opportunities that emerging technologies offer for all our sexytime body parts. And with Kiiroo’s recent release of Pearl2, its improved vibrator and G-spot stimulator, the sex tech company is again leading the way in coupling stimulation with synchronization.

Hot on the heels of its collaboration on the Fleshlight Launch, Amsterdam-based Kiiroo has revisited one of its signature products by reinventing one-half of it couples duo.The original Pearl was a good and serviceable vibrator that interacted with the Onyx stroker. The updated Pearl2, however, builds on this solid foundation and adds promising new features.

How it works

The main difference in the Pearl2 is a basic structural redesign in both shape and vibration. Whereas the original was a simple and straight vibrator, the Pearl2 is curved at the tip and offers direct G-spot massage.

Another addition is what Kiiroo calls touch-sensitive technology, meaning it responds to the user’s body.

As the toy moves inside the user, it can sense and react to the movements of motion and pressure. You squeeze hard, the Pearl2 vibrates back harder. You move the toy in and out, quickly or slowly, and Pearl2 picks up on that rhythm with matching vibration patterns.

Speaking of vibration, Kiiroo is really pushing the envelope of vibration technology. Pearl2 takes a place as one of the strongest, yet still quiet vibrators on the market.

Of course, these new features are in addition to the original Pearl’s interactive and immersive capabilities. Pearl2 can still connect with other Kiiroo-related products for long-distance mutual stimulation. It can also interact with adult films and games on various platforms, including FeelMe.com, Pornhub interactive, and more.

The Pearl2 represents a pendulum swing back toward providing pleasure to the vulva and clitoris as a primary focus. The second-generation vibrator is one of the few products that pairs this type of stimulation with interactive digital content and long-distance sex.

Here’s hoping Kiiroo keeps the momentum going and provides yet another push of the pendulum upward for immersive and interactive sex products for all people.

Image source: Kiiroo

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Multi-device teledildonics system goes simple for big results.

This summer I tested out the Feel Connect app, a platform that can control a range of interactive sex toys sold by various sex tech companies for solo, partner, and group sex activities.

Different situations call for different types of fun, but the thought of needing to switch between apps to get to different toys was unappealing. Fortunately, the seamless interactivity of Feel Connect makes easy connections across different devices and content possible.

And it really drove home how tech developers have been missing out on incredible opportunities to collaborate.

The power of collaboration

One of the biggest problems that arise with an explosion of new technologies is often the lack of cohesion between developers and innovators.

Tech history is riddled with examples of emergent products that could have worked well together to form something great, but instead were forced onto the scrap heap. Betamax vs. VHS. Blackberry vs. iPhone. Sometimes one tech product is just better than another. And sometimes we’re left to wonder what could have been had there been some cooperation between inventors.

The sex tech industry is in this position—except there does seem to be a desire among companies to work together to take full advantage of the fast-moving tech advances.

As previously noted in our review of the Fleshlight Launch, Kiiroo and Fleshlight have come together to build the most advanced interactive sex toy for men on the market. Could either company have done it alone? That’s debatable. But this partnership has already borne fruit.

The Kiiroo-Fleshlight joint venture is not limited to hardware. To ease the burden of an onslaught of new tech, both companies are running their interactive sex devices and video offerings through the same app: Feel Connect. And don’t be surprised if this ingenious interactive sex toy app becomes the standard for connecting our toys over long distances or for synching them up to immersive adult videos.

Connecting the toy box

The Feel Connect app, available on iOS and Android mobile devices, can pair many different digital devices via Bluetooth, from Fitbits to high-end sex toys. As Bluetooth technology improves in connectivity and use, Feel Connect and similar apps could become essential to our day-to-day lives. Right now, it is going to grow and realize its potential in our sex lives.

The key to the Feel Connect app is its ability to engage even the most beginner user: anyone with a smartphone that has Bluetooth installed. Once your toys (and you can add a wide variety of them including Launch, Pearl, Onyx, WeVibe, VStroker, and more) are fully charged, users can easily connect any and all of these devices for solo, coupled, or group sexual adventures.

Once they are turned on, the interactive sex toy app will find each device and pair it with the primary user’s phone through Bluetooth. What is incredible is how you can connect an unlimited number of devices in many different combinations. I had the most success controlling both Launch, Onyx, and We-Vibe from Pearl. Launch and Onyx were also good at transmitting to the others, though they required a little more dexterity. I could make the We-Vibe send out a sexy signal, but I’m still working on it.

Once your devices join up, the user in charge of the phone can control the sensations others feel through a slider on the app. Fast, slower, most buzz, less buzz. Users can also take control of individual toys and send their preferred sensations to anyone also connected.

This advance and the ability to connect toys from different companies offer significant advantages to consumers who like choice or have differing physical abilities. For instance, the Launch is one of the heavier interactive strokers on the market, and someone with dexterity issues might have an easier time using Kiiroo’s Onyx. But now, these two folks can connect their sex toys and play together with Feel Connect.

Connecting the visual

Another fantastic offering from Feel Connect is its seamless interaction with specially-encoded adult films—and how easy it is to connect to that content! This technology has moved out of its infancy and is now moving forward fast and, so far, Feel Connect hits the gold-standard.

One of the more challenging issues with connecting interactive toys to content on your computer is trying to figure out the best settings and getting them just right. In some instances, figuring out the correct connection route can annoy consumers to the point of giving up altogether. There’s nothing worse than holding high expectations as you bring your new toy home, getting the device all ready, and then not being able to make it play. This is the worst kind of situation you could be left hanging in!

Fortunately, Feel Connect and its affiliated websites have made connecting toy to content as easy as it can be. Simply navigate to the adult video site you want to view, connect to FeelMe.com [NSFW], and navigate to the Feel Client QR code. Scan it once and you will be able to visit that site’s content over and over again without issue. It connects seamlessly each time. Other companies providing films on this platform include Naughty America, Wicked Pictures, FeelPornStars and more.

Exceptional UI

The user experience, from enabling your toy to connecting it to content, is intuitive and rather ingenious. And that is just the beginning. The advances made in how the content interacts with each device has grown by leaps and bounds compared to single-product interfaces such as Kiiroo and Vorze’s connection offerings of the past few years. In fact, it is phenomenal. The motion capture and transmission are of very high quality, close to perfect. What the user sees is what the user is going to feel!

Remember when giant remotes control units became all the rage? You could operate a television, DVD player, stereo, VCR, and more all while sitting on your couch? The Feel Connect interactive sex toy app is now the best bet to be your erotic remote control.

Image and video sources: Jon Pressick, Feel Connect

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