6B • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
ENTERTAINMENT
THURSDAY.OCT.11,2001
Tickle your fancy-and his-using toys that make you both go 'bzzz'
Searching for sex toys can be a pretty daunting task.
There are hundreds available, all with an extra buzz attachment, G-spot earthquake promise or pleasure pusher plus. With all the differently sized, shaped and colored options, how can a confused, and maybe embarrassed, college student take the big step to buying a sex toy or even figuring out what toy to use to make playtime fun?
One of the more common toys is the vibrator. True to its name, the vibrator is the sex toy that goes buzz.
A vibrator can not only be a woman's best friend to be used during stressful times or on extrahorny nights, it can be a man's friend, too.
You can find vibrators in all different shapes, sizes and colors. Some are long and thin, like a wand, with a large head on the end that provides a wonderful buzzing sensation to specific places.
Others are shaped more like plastic penises, like a thicker wand, and produce a bigger sensation — along with a slightly louder humming sound.
Some vibrators are battery operated, some are plugged-in. Some are waterproof,some are not.
Some vibrators can be worn wherever and whenever with the help of a harness, and others come with attachments that will turn an average vibrator into the
Commentary
Megan Bainum Columnist joyplaykansan.com
Come on now, guys: If you've ever had an erotic experience with any of Dad's vibrating tools,the washing machine or vacuum cleaner, you know what you've been missing.
ultimate stimulating machine.
Basically, with a little patience and some looking around, you can find the perfect vibrator.
Though it is best to shop for vibrators at a sex shop or a specialty Web site, they are sold at many drugstores and department stores. After all, everyone knows the lady on the box doesn't use that "muscle massager" on her calves only.
Although drugstore vibrators
do work, and some women swear by them, it is usually best to buy a brand-name vibrator (the ones sold at specialty stores or online). Check out Kansan.com for some vibrator-hunting links.
Although vibrators are used mainly by women for clitoral stimulation, they can be used to masturbate in many different ways. Inside, outside — play around to see what feels best.
For first-time vibrator users, it's best to use a vibrator made out of rubber or vinyl instead of the hard plastic variation. This provides a softer introduction to the world of bzzz.
Also, it's best to start experimenting on the lowest possible vibration level to keep from getting bruised by too-hard vibrations.
If plastic is the way you want to go, try wrapping the toy in a towel to decrease the vibrating sensations at first.
But, vibrators need not be limited to solo-only toys.
During sex, vibrators can add extra sensation, which can help stimulate a woman. After all, a guy only has one penis and can only do so much.
But girls are not the only ones getting good feelings out of the experience. The vibrations might feel pretty cool for both sexes on the inside, and what guy doesn't like being with a girl when she has an orgasm?
Vibrators also can be pretty handy helpers during foreplay
and oral sex for men and women. Try putting the vibrator under the tip of your tongue, or using it to stimulate other areas of the body. Let your imagination go!
Vibrators also are not for women only.
Guys seeking some extra-special feelings when masturbating also can benefit from the buzz of a vibrator.
Come on now, guys: If you ever had an erotic experience with any of Dad's vibrating tools, the washing machine or vacuum cleaner, you know what you've been missing.
There are even special vibrating sleeves made just for guys, but The Guide to Getting it On by Paul Joannides says many sleeves work about as well as some hand lotion and elbow grease. But, feel free to get inventive and give them a try — you might be surprised.
Just remember: Clean all sex toys after use. Wash them with soap and water (just don't submerge them, and be careful not to get water in the electronics), and sterilize them with rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.
With a little research, some patience and a little practice, vibrators can be a fabulous addition to any sex life, male or female, with company or alone.
All it takes is the flip of a switch and the urge to have fun.
Have a sex question? E-mail Meghan at
sexquestion@hotmail.com.
Pressure 4-5 compresses poetry into hard rock
By David Cantrell Jayplay writer
Band to play with Alien Ant Farm at Granada Wednesday
Pressure 4-5 is breaking new ground as the band tours California and the Midwest promoting its sophomore album and first major label debut, Burning the Process.
Pressure 4-5 has what it takes to escalate hard rock to a new level.
DreamWorks released the album in stores Oct. 2 and the band hasn't begun to release the tension on competing hard-rock bands who have yet to make it big.
"We've just tried to exploit all
of our collective influences," said frontman Adam Rich.
Pressure 4-5 and Alien Ant Farm have a tour stop slated at the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St., on Wednesday.
The band originated in 1998 in Santa Barbara, Calif. from four guys who clicked in college. The original band members were Rich and guitarist Mark Barry.
Young people around the nation began to notice a new edge to hard rock after Pressure 4-5 sprang up on the OzzFest tour, crossed the country with Dredg, and began touring with Alien Ant Farm.
Joe Schmidt then added to the band's sound as a DJ before switching to guitar. Lyle McKeany stepped in on bass and Tom Schmidt, Joe's brother, joined to play drums.
Occasionally, when Joe Schmidt was spinning discs with
the band, he missed practices and disappeared. before shows because he lacked interest in his role in the band.
AdamRich DreamWorks frontman
His absence caused the number of band members to fluctuate from four to five; hence the name, Pressure 4-5.
"We all liked Joe so much and didn't want him to leave the band so we asked him to join in by playing guitar," Rich said. "It gave us a new chance to do more complex guitar pieces."
That's what the band has been doing since.
Pressure 4-5 goes against the entire process by nearly creating its own genre of music and philosophy. The album features illuminating lyrics, melodic rhythms and complex guitar tones.
"Born into fire ... Trained by our voices/Given one choice it's/Break the shell and move ahead," are lyrics to the song "Melt Me Down."
Words so poetic and powerful demonstrate that these artists aren't the typical hard rock band. They've managed to puzzle together crafty guitar chords and riffs with lyrics that push societal comfort zones.
"Melt Me Down' got inspired by the way people become individuals and how we push people out to be certain things." Rich said. "It's about not wanting to be typecast or stereotyped."
Contact Cantrell at 864-4810
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