Keepburning Hoolalass System

Overview of different anal plugs for the Hoolalass System

Overview of different anal plugs and silicone colors for the Hoolalass System

I have been interested in the concept of ass locks for quite some time. The idea of a toy stimulating my prostate or working my perineum while jerking off is tempting. Yet I found the standard version of this toy unsatisfying. Being made out of steel with a rather thin cockring on one end and a somewhat anatomical bent steel tube with a steel sphere at the end it is a robust construction. Yet the inflexibility of the material causes two problems: It is – literally – a pain in the ass to get the sphere into your sphincter or your dick through the cockring (depending with which side you start) and sadly the length and angles of the steel tube between sphere and cockring seems to fit nobody perfectly. In my opinion these were too many too grave design faults so I never bought one.

A couple of years ago Keepburning picked up the concept of the ass lock and used their experience in making silicone anal toys in order to address these issues by creating their Hoolalass System. Earlier this year they send the system over for me to review. Because I wanted a broader perspective I have bought additional anal plugs.

The Anal Lock which connects the dick to the anal plug

The Anal Lock which connects the dick to the anal plug

The System

The system consists out of two pieces: First there is the Anal Lock. It looks a bit like a wrench and is approx. 16cm long and 2cm thick. On one end is a hole with 30mm diameter, on the other side is a 40mm one. Second there is a wide selection with over 10 different anal plugs. The sizes range from a beginner friendly 35mm to an expert challenging 100mm and shapes from traditional plugs to more exotic ones like a spindle.

All toys are made out of medical grade silicone which is just the right degree of being flexible yet ridged. While the plugs’ heads are always black you can get the base and the Anal Lock either in black or in neon yellow. The material makes them easy to clean using just warm soaped water. Because the smooth surface can be quickly disinfected with spray the toys can theoretically be used with different players. Like with every silicone toy do not use silicone based lube with this toy because it will disintegrate the material!

Detail of the plug's base where the Anal Lock is put onto.

Detail of the plug’s base where the Anal Lock is put onto.

Playing With It

First you need to figure out which hole of the Anal Lock is the right size for your package. Due to the material being flexible one of them will fit most dick sizes. Both my S and XXL testees found the cockrings comfortable yet secure to wear for an extended period of time. After you have figured that out choose one of the plugs and put the base through the not fitting ring. Then you need to try out what is easier for you: First inserting the plug and then put the cockring around your junk (my preference) or the other way round. Since the Anal Lock and the cockring are flexible the anal lock has enough tension at the right places yet is not too long or small in order to make it comfortable.

So why should you go through this a bit complicated process? Once you start jerking off or fucking the movement momentum of your dick is transferred onto the plug. Depending on your anatomy and the plug design there are different stimulations possible: Prostate message, a constant stimulation of your sphincter (which a body area densely covered with nerve endings) either by sliding or by a constant pulling trying to open it. I gave the system to couple friends of mine who both lend more to being anal bottoms and they were amazed how intriguing it Is for the top to use the Hoolalass while fucking.

The Anal Lock attached to a plug

The Anal Lock attached to a plug

Of cause both elements of the toy can be used separately. Due to the plugs having extravagant shapes they were a welcome addition to the sensation repertoire when opening up an anus in my anal toy collection. Because the base shaped to hold the ring of the Anal Lock in place it has a bit of a grip structure. So when topping you can easily hold them. The Anal Lock itself is a quite versatile toy. Put it around the base of your dick without a plugs attached and it has a prostate stimulating effect like the Oxballs Trough. Double the rings up, put them around your balls and you have a stretcher. Put one ring around the base of your dick, the other around your balls and you have a cock sling.

While playing around with the system I found out that the both the Anal Lock and the plugs are quite thuddy yet not too intense impact toys. Especially the larger plugs are real bruisers if you are not carefully. Of cause they are not designed for that purpose and I don’t know how well the neck of the plugs will withstand this misuse. But in over half a year I have not seen any wear on the material so if you are out of impact toys give it a careful try.

Conslusion: The only real working, flexible Ass Lock
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Comfortable to wear A bit difficult to handle Keepburning
Many different shapes and sizes
Various applications for Elements

58. New Logo and… We are on Tumblr!

ToyTorture is now over three years old. For some reason I always tend to forget the birthday in Mid October. Thank you for your time, input, questions and critic! They show me that the little website I am filling with content here is appreciated.

The website design has aged fairly well in the past three years. I still haven’t found out how to do some stuff in WordPress and my toy collection pictures are hopelessly out of date but besides that the feedback on navigation I get is very good! Yet for the last few month I was unsatisfied with the logo: It look a bit cluttered, old fashioned and had problems performing on dark backgrounds. I also wanted on design that fits all three purposes: Watermarking pictures for the website, pictures I take as a photographer and private pictures showing me. So after some nightshifts and a lot of bad ideas I came up with a new simple, sleek and somewhat timeless logo which will hopefully stay with me the next couple of years. Along with the logo change I did some tweaks on the website which are not finally but are good in the meantime.

One of the reasons I wanted a new logo was that one of the most frequently asked questions I am getting is the one why there are no play pics on the website where the toys are used. The reason for that are German child protection laws. After much considerations and looking at different options I decided to finally open a Tumblr blog which you can see and follow unter ToyTorture.tumblr.com. The Tumblr just like my Twitter account will be a mixture of “official” website stuff and private posts. So you can expect some reblogs but mostly genuine BDSM and gear pics of me or that I have taken during scenes. While there probably will be some redundancy not every picture I post on Twitter will make it to Tumblr and vice versa. So it is worth following me on both platforms. I hope you have fun following me on that new social media channel.

As always if you want to complain, comment or have a suggestion send me an e-mail.

Mister B Premium Leather Blindfold

Mister B Premium Leather Blindfold

Mister B Premium Leather Blindfold

As some of you might know 1 ½ weeks ago I lost my favorite blindfold at LAB in Berlin. It was on a Friday and I was planning on attending the BDSM U35 party at the Quälgeist for which I would have needed one. So I did some research on the web before heading downtown in order to look for a new one. Doing this I came across this new blindfold from Mister B. It has the same general design like my old one from Mr S: Padding around the eye so there is no pressure and the ability to blink promising comfortable long-term wear. As a bonus you can apparently lock the strap for an added bondage sensation. Sadly the blindfold wasn’t in stock at Mister B’s store in Berlin so I couldn’t take a look at it. Yet I can’t wait to get my hand on one, try it out and see how it compares to the old champion.

It costs 49.50€ at Mister B.

Keepburning Finland Boll

The Keepburning Finland Boll

The Keepburning Finland Boll

Vendor: Keepburning

Earlier this year I have gotten some quite large ass toys from Keepburning for reviewing. Ever since I have been looking for testees whos ass could handle them. Last weekend I had a very talented bottom over at my place and since I probably won’t get a second or third opinion in the couple of month I will try myself on reviewing pure ass toys for the first time.

Detail of the Bottom of the Glans

Detail of the Bottom of the Glans

Construction

The first impression of this toy is: Massive! It has the shape of a classic anatomical dildo but the dimensions are almost bizarre. It has a total length of 40cm, the balls at the bottom measure 19cm by 10cm. The anatomical shaped glans is 10.5cm by 8.5cm and is 9.5cm long. The shaft “only” 8.5cm by 6cm but 21cm long. There are some signified veins on the shaft and a raised Viking helmet like logo just above the balls. But other than that the toy has a smooth surface.

It is made out of silicone and comes in three colors: Classic black, natural skin color and a vibrant blue. The weight of this toy is nearly 3kg.

Detail of the Logo and the Veins on the Shaft

Detail of the Logo and the Veins on the Shaft

Playing with the toy

For the intended play purpose I have to rely on the reports of my double fisting bottom from the weekend: He says that the glans is nicely shaped so it gradually opens up your hole. Since it is not round but oval twisting the toy stretches different parts of your sphincter so if you are really well trained after some time the toy will ease in. The sensation of having the anus stretched that has been described as unique and from the noises he made I would say mind-blowing. Being made out of silicone this toy doesn’t give in as much as toys out of vinyl for example. The nicest feature about the this toy in my opinion is the oval shaft. Once my sub adjusted to have his sphincter stretched out resting on the shaft and I slowly started fucking him with it turning the toy and thus altering the tension on different areas of the sphincter produced… interesting sounds from the sub. After I plowed his hole for 20 minutes with this toy he was happily worn out. He said that it is one of the best ass toys for fucking he had in a long time and he would recommend it as a training tool if you want to work yourself up to a second fist. Despite the large weight I found topping with this dildo easy. The shaft is almost ergonomic for a good grip. Once the toy is inserted you can easily hold and maneuver it grabbing the dildo by the balls. Due to the large size I there is only a limited market for this specific toy. If you are intrigued by the overall design but don’t have a that well trained ass look at their Stor Boll or Hög Boll which are considerably smaller.

My Size M hand compared to the Dildo

My Size M hand compared to the Dildo

So much for ass play part. But even if you can’t take such a big toy up the ass or don’t have so well trained subs there is a place for this toy in your playroom in my opinion. For some month I had it standing around between my gas masks as decoration. Being flesh colored it really popped in the nearly all black toy storage area of my room so it was an eye catcher. More than that through it absurd size it is a conversation starter. Especially newbies are usually so shocked and mesmerized that they ignore all the other evil toys which might intimidate them. I know of three people who gave this toys as a playroom opening or stud party gift just for comical value. On a more practical note I actually used this dildo in scenes for holding toys. Standing up it is great for placing a gas mask or hood over it for easy grabbing. When it lays down the slightly stick surface is ideal for holing clamps.

Being made out of silicone it can be cleaned easily with hot soap water. Please only use water-based lubes with this toy! Silicone lube will disintegrate it!

Conclusion: Massive and eyecatching ass toy.
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Well thought out shape Won’t fit most subs Keepburning 199€
High quality material
Easy to clean

Oxballs Unit X Stretch

Vendor: Uberkinky

Comparing the Unit X Stretch to the Nuttsling

Comparing the Unit X Stretch to the Nuttsling

Over 1 ½ years ago I reviewed Oxballs’ Nuttsling and it instantly became one of my favorite toys. So when Uberkinky offer me a review sample what Oxballs positioned as a more modern update to their “old” sling line I was instantly intrigued. So instead of a traditionally review I am comparing the new comer to the old champion to see who will be leaving this Oxballs family fight as a winner.

Construction

The Unit X Stretcher follows the same basic constructionas the Nuttsling with three holes: One hole through which you put your balls and dick which is oblique for a comfortable fit when it is pressed onto your body and a hole each for your dick and your balls. While the Nuttsling had a more industrial look with bulges for reinforcements the Unit X Stretch uses thicker material and a rough sand clock shape to create the same compression resistance. Through this and an additionally internal bulge in the tube going down to your balls the sack’s neck is compressed a bit for a nice bulky balls look. The major difference to the Nuttsling is that the tube opens up a bit behind the bulge leading for a more comfortable wear. Generally speaking all holes and tubes are 1 to 2mm wider than on the Nuttsling so generally speaking this toy is a bit more comfortable to wear – despite the bigger stretch. The tube going down to your balls is now 51mm long vs. 35mm on the Nuttsling. This more of room and comfort apparently lead to the omission of the recesses for your seminal ducts.

Detail of the Larger Holes

Detail of the Larger Holes

Material-wise a little bit has changed. Oxballs claims to have used a new TPR blend which is supposed to be more stretchy and rubber-like. For the stretch I can’t really tell. It is a bit easier to put on but I wouldn’t attribute that to the new material but to the larger holes. For the feel, yes it feels a bit different, not like rubber but a little bit smoother. More importantly: I felt that the shine stays on way longer despite extensive usage so it at least looks more like rubber.

Playing with it

In the review of the Nuttsling I said that it is made for really long-term usage. This applies even more to the Unit X Stretch. I have worn it on long parties, nearly all Folsom Europe, slept with it on for a night and never experienced any problems. This is due to the stretcher being a bit larger in any dimension and the tube going down opening up. The times I pinched skin when putting it on or walking around dropped to nearly zero. It is also a bit more comfortable to wear because the sand clock shape allows for little bit of collapsing on the narrowest point so the stretcher adjust a bit onto who much stretch your balls can take. This of cause doesn’t compromise the effect of a ball stretcher. The balls still bounce happily when jerking off or fucking and are hold properly far away from your body when they want to come closer for shooting your load making the orgasms more intense. In fact: Because my balls are a bit on the larger side I liked the extra 15mm stretch. The more of comfort doesn’t excuse you from a proper shave. Caught pubic hair between your skin and the stretcher can create quite sever pain when moving!

For putting it on nothing has really changed to the old model so I repeat my old instructions:

  1. putting both forefinger and middle finger inside the stretcher tube,
  2. squeeze and pull it apart,
  3. push the back against the point where your perineum meets your scrotum,
  4. pull the tube over your balls,
  5. than your dick through the hole and
  6. finally adjust the tube which will probably still be a bit deformed after the squeezing.
Detail of the Bulge for a Snug Feeling

Detail of the Bulge for a Snug Feeling

Despite the new material nothing has changed when it comes to lube. Oxballs still claims the new TPR blend is fine with any form of lube. I have tried it with water-based one, silicone lube and olive oil and Vaseline and it didn’t alter the surface. So even during a sloppy, messy fist scene with lots of Crisco it will stay nice and shiny. Another property of really all Oxballs TPR blends is that they don’t take over smells. So you don’t take the smoke smell of a crowded bar or other fumes from a dirty party back home. As expected the new blend also does not conduct electricity so the Oxballs Unit X Stretch can be used for isolating between two poles in electro CBT. The longer neck even allows for new interesting kinds of play: Until I have bought the Oxballs Zap last weekend in Berlin I used to stick two Mystim Silicone Pad Electrodes into the tube in order to fry the ball’s neck. I have to admit it is a bit of a challenge to place them there but the fun is worth the effort.

So at the end the question remains: Who is the winner? For me it is the Unit X Stretch. It does all the things the Nuttsling does just as good but a little bit more comfortable and with a little bit more stretch. To be honest I personally prefer the industrial look of the Nuttsling over the sprtoy streamlined one of the Unit X Stretch but when it comes to play

Conslusion: The new most comfortable ball stretcher I own with even greater long-term potential!  
Pro Cons Where to get Price  
Comfortable even over long periods of time A bit tricky to put on Uberkinky £24.99  
Flexible Uncomfortable when unshaved
   
Resistant towards sweat, piss and lube  

E-Stim Cock Straps

Vendor: Various

Detail of the Conductive Area and Strap

Detail of the Conductive Area and Strap

This review is about a basic e-stim toy nearly every major manufacturer carries. The one I have gotten were give aways with every electro box Mr S sold. Sadly they have stopped doing it and are not selling this particular toy anymore. So when reading this review please keep in mind that the actual measurements of different versions of this toy may vary! The way it works and the construction are all the same.

Construction

The main part of this toy is a rectangular plastic body. The bottom is made out of stainless steel for better conduction. On the one side of the top is a knob onto which the low profile lead is attached. The female side of this plug is made for 4mm bananan plug. The other side is a clasp through which the strap runs. It is made out of an elastic fiber and is approx. 17cm long and 2cm wide. The inside is made out of a conductive fabric.

Detail of the Clasp and Connection Knob

Detail of the Clasp and Connection Knob

Playing with it

The operation of this toy is quite easy: Simply put it onto the desired body area, make sure that the heart doesn’t lie between the strap and the other pole and tighten the strap so that it is fastened securely. They basically fulfill the same purpose as the conductive silicone loops I reviewed some weeks ago. Yet they have some important differences. The most notable is the handling difference: The edges of the toy is not conductive so you can theoretically place both straps next to each other without short circuiting your box. When turning up the power please be a bit more careful than with these loops. Despite the larger contact area and the fact that the conducting area is pressed onto the body the higher conductivity (at least when I compare my straps to my loops) leads to a stronger effect which is a bit more stingy. You can take away a bit of the sting by using conductive lube or soaking the bands in salt water before play. Through this property they are useful when your sub has maxed your box with the conductive loops. From experience I would say that these straps give you another 30% more sensitivity but as always with e-stim this can vary depending on the sub and his physical condition. I also tend to use them when the sub is not restrained tightly and moves a lot and/ or has a small dick which might cause conducting silicone loops to fall off. Due to these loops being kind of stiff the elasticity of the cock straps helps when you want to attach electro to rough body areas.

Conslusion: Essential e-stim toy
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Holds onto body even in difficult situations Difficult to create a smooth sensation Mr S $59.95
E-Stim System £28
MyStim 34.80€
Uberkinky £3.99

Playroom Essentials: E-Stim Cables

This article shall give you an overview over the most common cables used in e-stim and what you might need them for. The first part of the article deals with the basic stuff that you need to connect your power box to electrodes from various different manufacturers. The second part shows some solutions for more elaborate forms of play.

While you can get most of the things from this article from the manufacturers of e-stim power boxes and toys or stores like Regulation or Mr S but you can also look at stores selling electronic components. Most of the time they are a little bit cheaper.

If you want to learn more about e-stim in general I have published a previous article on that topic. If you just want to know which e-stim box uses which connection standard read this article.

Basic Equipment

Left: 2.5mm jack onto 2mm pin lead Right: 3,5mm jack onto 4mm banana plug lead

Left: 2.5mm jack onto 2mm pin lead
Right: 3,5mm jack onto 4mm banana plug lead

Leads

They are the most essential cables you will need for electro play because they are used to connect your power box with the electrodes. They have a jack at the one end and a set of plugs at the other end. Usually there is a pair of plugs at the end, but there are also cables for more elaborate set-ups out there with four plugs. Depending on which system you are using they are combinations of 3.5mm jack and 4mm banana plug or 2.5mm jack and 2mm pin plug.

You can find so called “adapter” cables out there which mix 3.5mm jack with 2mm pin for example. They might sound handy but I would strongly dehort from using them! When you have different systems which mix all the different plugs and jacks I would identify the “major” system and use adapters (see below) instead of different leads. It will safe you a lot of money and space because adapters are lighter and more inexpensive than buying new adapter leads.

From left to right: 2mm pin onto 4mm banan plug adapter, 3.5mm jack onto 2.5mm jack adapter, 4mm banana plug onto 2mm pin adapter

From left to right: 2mm pin onto 4mm banan plug adapter, 3.5mm jack onto 2.5mm jack adapter, 4mm banana plug onto 2mm pin adapter

Adapters

Adapters are nifty little units which you can put onto jacks or plugs in order to change their form factor, for example turn a 4mm banana plug into a 2mm pin plug. They are used to incorporate toys from a different connection standard into your play set up or in order to save money and space on special leads when you have mixed standards in you power box outputs.

Advanced Play

Tri-Phase Cables

A special form of leads are so call tri-phase cables. They either come as special cables or as an adapter to connect two leads. High-end e-stim boxes like the E-Stim 2b or the ErosTek 312b have special programs which enables you to create three spot of sensations for which you need these kind of cables.

Detail of Measurement Line Plug-Jack-Unit

Detail of Measurement Line Plug-Jack-Unit

Measurement Lines

This kind of cables is a pervertable from laboratories. They are basically two sets 4mm banana-jacket-plug-combinations connected by a cable that comes lengths of 25cm, 50cm and 100cm. You can use them to daisy chain multiple electrodes or use one electrode with different power boxes. The effects using measurement lines are hard to explain and the play is for the more experienced e-stim player so I recommend you play around with yourself a little bit before you put elaborate constructions onto your sub.

Detail of a Audio Extension Cable

Detail of a Audio Extension Cable

Extension Cables

The play space or even electrode layout can require you to place the electro box farther away than your leads are long. In this case you can use extension cords to deal with the problem. They come in two varieties: The first are jack cables used in audio installations and come in a variety of length. Some systems like Mystim don’t use 3.5mm or 2.5mm jackets are output jackets or sometimes only one pole is quite far away. In this case you need extension leads. They are cables with a matching jacket and a plug of the connection system you use.

 

Left: Isolated Pole Connetion Clamp Right: Unisolated Pole Connection Clamp

Left: Isolated Pole Connetion Clamp
Right: Unisolated Pole Connection Clamp

Pole connector clamps

Sometimes you want to incorporate metal toys like ball stretcher, cockrings or metal plugs into your electro play that were not made for e-stim. In order to connect them to your box you need pole connector clamps. They come in either isolated or not isolated varieties. Being another pervertable from laboratories they only come with 3.5mm jackets.

What they are not made for are to be put on different nipples! This kind of play is dangerous and potentially lethal!

Barrel of Silver Covered Copper Wire

Barrel of Silver Covered Copper Wire

Silver Coated Cooper Wire

A challenge to incorporate the metal toys mentioned about is finding a space to place the pole connector clamps. To overcome this challenge wrap silver coated cooper wire securely around a metal part of the toy you want to use as an electrode and attach the clamp to the wire. The wire can also be used as an electrode by wrapping it around different body parts or let it travel over the sub’s body. But please keep in mind: With little contact area and little resistance even little intensity levels can have agonizing effects. So you can employ this wire as a substitute to conductive silicone loops if a sub maxes your box with them.

Overview of Different Manufacturers‘ E-Stim Connection Systems

This is a short overview of the different connection systems used by the major manufacturers. If I have missed any or if I have made a mistake, please send me an e-mail.

Manufacturer Jacket Plug
E-Stim System 3.5mm jack 4mm banana
ElectraStim 2mm right angle plug 2mm pin
ErosTek 3.5mm jack 4mm banana
Mystim 2mm right angle plug 2mm pin
P.E.S. 3.5mm jack Low Profile Leads
Rimba 2.5mm jack 2mm pin
Zeus 2.5mm jack 2mm pin

If you want more information on e-stim play read my BDSM 101 on electro play.

Unboxing: Mystim Tension Lover

Unboxings are one of the most common article forms on tech sites. So it is kind of ironic (and keeping the packaging of other toys in mind natural) that I somehow only do unboxings for electronic toys in this case the Tension Lover from Mystim.

Mystim sent me this E-Stim box earlier this week for testing purposes following the desiderate I published earlier. So I am already excited about using this box and see if it can live up to the things customer reviews promise. But before after extensive testing I am going to write a review in a couple of weeks let’s see what’s in the box.

The toys comes in a nice and sturdy black plastic case. It measures 26x21x5,5cm and can be shut be two magenta colored plastic sliders which securely lock the lid.

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The inside of the box is lined with hard grey foam. On the right there is a section for the Tension Lover and a 9v block battery. This takes up about a third of the space so there is enough space to store additional electrodes alongside the power box.

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_DSC0037-2_DSC0038-2The power box itself is made out of black plastic and measures approx. 13x7x2,7cm. It lies good in the hand and with the big display and the sliding cover over the control buttons it feels a bit like an old cell phone (yes, I am THAT old).

On the top are two dials to control the intensity and a socket for each of the two channels. Also in the picture you can see the belt clip on the back.

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The box comes with two leads, one for each channel. The end in 2mm pin plugs so you need adapters if you want to use them with p.e. toys from E-Stim.

_DSC0041-2The next item out of the box is the quite informative manual that not only explains how the box works but also gives a good beginner’s intro into E-Stim. A nice bonus is the chapter on how you can use the box for pain therapy.

_DSC0043-2The Tension Lover can be ordered in two versions: The one which I have gotten with sticky pad electrodes for 139.90€ or one with the silicone pad electrodes that I have already reviewed here for 149.90€. It is a nice touch that they already provide simple yet versatile electrodes so you are ready to play right out of the box.

_DSC0044-2In order to do so Mystim also put a 9v block battery into the case so you can start playing right away.

_DSC0046-2As already written: With basic electrodes provided, a good, informative manual and an easy to use power box I think the Mystim Tension Lover is a good beginner’s electrode box from the first look. Now I can’t wait to try it out. If you live around Hamburg/ Germany and would like to become a testee – either top or bottom – send me an e-mail.

Being on the NoSafeword Show

Detail of the Male and Female Velcro Straps

Detail of the Male and Female Velcro Straps

I have just gotten off Skype recording a show with the great guys from the NoSafeword Show which you will be able to download here. They produce a weekly podcast on all things BDSM and are a fun crowd to hang around so check out their shows!

The HML Bondage Harness

The HML Bondage Harness

On the show I mentioned HML Velcro restraints. So if you are interested in learning more about these restraints, click here for a review of the normal restraints, an update on the heavy duty and ankle version and a short intro into the hand stirruos. The prices of the restraints range from 49.90€ to 149.90€. They also make unique gear like a bondage harness. If you are in the market for light weight yet heavy duty restraints I would recommend ordering them because by doing so you are not only getting a great piece of gear but support a local, small and creative kinky business.