Aneros
Aneros is a patented[1] line of sex toys for men, designed to massage and stimulate the prostate for sexual pleasure. The Aneros was originally developed by HIH, LLC in 1996 as a device for prostate massage, intended as an alternative means to treat a variety of prostate problems like prostatitis and BPH.[2]
The Aneros is known as the Enemagra (エネマグラ) in Japan. High Island Health, the company producing the Aneros, also sells the same prostate massagers (four out of the ten Aneros models currently available (as of February 2011)) as a medical device under the name "Pro-State".[3]
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[edit] Construction
The Aneros is made from a hard, non-porous plastic material[4] called Acetal. The Aneros is composed of three main components — the head, the perineum abutment tab, and the handle.
- The head pivots when the man contracts his Pubococcygeus muscle, directly massaging the prostate.
- The perineum abutment tab simultaneously massages the perineum.
- The handle provides stability and is used when inserting and removing the Aneros.
[edit] Use
Both the anus and body of the massager should be lubricated with a good quality sexual lubricant before inserting the Aneros for use. The user should relax and gently push outward with their sphincter muscles whilst slowly inserting the Aneros fully, so that the perineum tab is pushed up against the perineum (soft area between anus and scrotum). The Aneros is designed to be used entirely hands-free apart from insertion and removal. Repeated dilation and contraction of the anal muscles (pushing and holding in) causes the Aneros to be moved back and forth slightly in relation to the prostate gland. The ribbed shaft enables it to be held firmly by the anus whilst inserted, so the resulting movement causes the tip to gently massage the prostate internally, whilst the external tab massages the perineum. The action is both highly pleasurable for the user, and is said to be beneficial to general prostate health. Many users also report enhanced orgasm through the use of this device. Prostate massage is recognised as a therapy in its own right, and usually practiced digitally (a therapist will insert a finger into the patient's anus). The Aneros is designed to allow the user to self-administer effective prostate massage without the need for, or expense of, a therapist.
[edit] Name
The name means "of a man" in Ancient Greek: ανερος, the genitive of "man", ανηρ.[citation needed]
[edit] Notes
- ^ U.S. Patent 6,802,850 U.S. Patent 5,797,950 U.S. Patent 5,861,000
- ^ Alexander, Brian (March 1, 2007). "The last lovemaking taboo lifted?". MSNBC.com. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17285757.
- ^ High Island Health homepage, see also products page
- ^ Silverberg, Cory. "Aneros Prostate Massager - Product Review of Aneros Prostate Massager". About.com. http://sexuality.about.com/od/sextoyreviews/gr/aneros.htm.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Em & Lo; Mount, Arthur. "Em & Lo's Sex Toy: An A-Z Guide to Bedside Accessories". Chronicle Books (2006). ISBN 0811852830
- Beale, Steve. (January 2006) "[Orgasm? My Arse]". Arena Magazine
- Price, Joan. "Better than I Ever Expected: Straight Talk About Sex After Sixty" Seal Press (2005). ISBN 1580051529
- クーロン黒沢 (著), ポッチン下条 (著). "Enemagra Bible". 太田出版 (2004). ISBN 4872338626
- Swanson, Carl. (April 2003) "[Up Yours]". Details Magazine
- Bussel, Rachel Kramer. (September 19, 2006) Boy's Toys The Village Voice
- Stoddard, Grant. (April 10, 2002) I Did It For Science: Aneros Nerve.com
