It's a good time to be a sex toy lover. We may have lost a lot of the politics, but in terms of pleasure and function, sex toys are just getting better and better. And as manufacturers bring real creativity and passion to their work even the most staid of product categories are finding fresh and whimsical offerings. Case in point: the Tenga Eggs (Buy Direct, $8.50 each, $43 for a half dozen).
Traditionally male sex toys have been sold with a kind of negative edge. Often called "masturbators" and marketed as a second-best option for guys who can't get the "real thing", they're always been pretty heterocentric and just a teeny bit depressing. They also tend to narrow a man's sexual options, instead of opening them up. Tenga Eggs are game changers in this respect; an adorable twist on the classic penis sleeve.
They're downright cute, and frivolous, and they're open to almost any interpretation. They clearly aren't replacements for other kinds of sex, nor are they designed for a particular kind of man.
Each sleeve isn't very long, but they are made of a highly stretchy material that can be put over the head of the penis and pulled a considerable way down the shaft. But the focus is on providing intense stimulation of the head or glans, through pressure and friction. Inside each sleeve is a combination of different ribs and textures that produce surprisingly intense stimulation.
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At first I thought the Tenga Egg was a silly little novelty, but eventually I bought a six-pack and tried them all. I soon discovered they provide rather exquisite stimulation and a very pleasurable masturbation experience. I also recommend them on my website.