Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Fukuoku to You, Too
I am not big on manual stimulation. By this I mean two things. First, when self-pleasuring I prefer to have the aid of some sort of tool or another, and second, I am not really into my hand as the tool. Ever since childhood, when I have wanted to "feel good" I have been more apt to rub up against something than to use my fingers and stick it to myself.
Recently I decided it might not be a bad idea to "let my fingers do the walking" and take a more "digital" approach to pleasure. I have enjoyed the added intimacy of feeling myself with my fingers. It has helped me to better learn my own unique anatomy from texture to location to size. With this new frontier at hand, I thought it might be fun to give myself a hand and try a toy that provided a little buzz while keeping the focus on the fingers. The Fukuoku 9000 was just the toy for the job.
The Fukuoku, powered by two watch batteries, fits neatly over a finger and provides a pretty mean buzz for something smaller than many a lipstick. It comes with three washable textured silicone sleeves and a handy-dandy carrying case that even boasts a belt loop. Innovative.
What I like about the Fukuoku
This little vibe is tiny. It is really a take anywhere toy that won't cause TSA to bat an eyelash. I also imagine that the Fukuoku is a great gateway toy. It is nonthreatening and, in no way, screams (or even mentions) sex. In fact, its campy brochure proclaims the wonders of using it to cure headaches and soothe tired feet (it says nothing about those sore feet and aching heads being anywhere near a vagina). Also, at about $30 it is not here to scare us off with designer sex toy pricing.
What I question about the Fukuoku
I read a number of reviews about the Fukuoku that complained about battery life. While I haven't buzzed mine into oblivion yet, I know the little watch batteries it uses can be pricey. Thankfully, the manufacturers do package it with a spare set. Additionally, I have to admit that while my fingers might be bulkier than some, I was surprised at how snugly the little Fukuoku fit me. After a few minutes, my finger was clearly retaining more blood than those around it. Again, I don't think I have man hands or anything, and I wonder how man hands would feel in this little device, despite its spring loaded adjustable-ness.
My Experience with the Fukuoku
I have to admit that I have been putting off trying this toy out for a few months. As I mentioned, I am not really into the finger thing, and I also enjoy penetration. When I finally pulled the Fukuoku out, it surprised me. First off, it is pretty darn loud for a little guy. Although, thankfully, its buzzing sound is muted significantly once pressed against flesh. The device fit neatly over my finger, and I found the on/off switch easy to manipulate with my thumb (watch out, Lefties; this may not work so well for you). The single speed vibration felt good on my body. I have to admit that I think it would take me many hours and batteries to actually reach climax with this device alone. As some reviewers recommend, it might be more fun with a friend and/or an insertion vibe as well.
For now, the Fukuoku 9000 delivers what its brochure offers, " Relaxation Massage Therapy..." I enjoyed the soft, warm buzz of the Fukuoku on my clit, I just can't imagine it taking me over the edge. That's alright. Some times all I need is a little "Relaxation Massage Therapy."
Fukuoku to you, too, at Babeland.
Labels: review, toy
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