Steampunk Vibes

I've been debating about whether or not I should comment on this, but it's relevant to my interests, and yours if you're reading this, so...

Lady Clankington's Cabinet of Carnal Curiosities



ETA: I've been challenged in the comments to give Lady Clankington's products a chance. I may be publishing a recantation soon.

Now, as a seasoned adult novelty connoisseur, I have been eying this lady's wares with some skepticism. If you look closely at this item, the "Little Death Ray," it seems composed of two parts: the steampunky ray gun part--which is obviously crafted with care, even if it seems a little flimsy--and a $15 hard plastic vibrator.

So, I know I won't be buying one. Those things break if you look at them funny and, though she's selling the replacement vibes at market value, that still means you're paying around $75 for the handle alone.

They're neat as conversations pieces, but as the next wave of steampunk debauchery, they leave me disappointed. I hope to see more of this sort of thing in the future, with higher quality materials.

Sex Gadgets

The incomparable Midori recently posted an article entitled Sex Toys of the Future. Go over there to read it and then meet me back here.

I'm interested in sex toys for two reasons: I sell them at my day job, and they are inextricably linked to steampunk for me. The DIY aesthetic of steampunk means that there's a machine for everything that can be thought of, from meal making to time travel. Usually, the workings of these machines are rather arcane, and tend to only make sense to their creator. Given that we, as humans, have a tendency to turn just about anything into a sex aide of some sort, it follows that steampunks would do the same.



However, it's difficult to find modern sex toys that fit have that steampunk look. Some of the Lelo line, and the Eroscillator come close, but where are the gears? Where are the clockwork vibrators? Somehow, this just doesn't cover it.

I'm with Midori on this one. Our brave and creative DIYers and modders need to get on this. I want daring, modern, and above all beautiful sex toys!

Vintage Vibes

This image is from a neat little article and gallery featured on Gizmodo. I love stuff like this. The article draws on a book by Dr. Rachel P. Maines called The Technology of Orgasm, a book that I'm probably going to have to pick up and devour. I've just bought an ebook called Penis Pending, which is a collection of diagrams and descriptions of some of the strangest sex toys ever invented.

As gadgets that bring pleasure are relevant to the interests of any steamypunk worth her goggles, I'll probably review them here.