Plug and Play

by Liz Miller

There’s an exciting new way to “sync” with your iPod. The latest buzz in autoerotic pleasure is the OhMiBod vibrator and it’s completely compatible with your other favorite pocket rocket, the iPod.

Again, that’s an iPod plus a vibrator, not to be confused with the iVibe (another kind of vibrator that doesn’t hook up to your iPod). It’s kind of brilliant, and it seems to be catching on quickly. That is, catching on for everyone except Apple.

Jolene, an Apple customer service representative, told this reporter that she’d never heard of the techno-toy. In fact, our conversation went a little bit like this:

Jolene: Thank you for calling Apple, my name is Jolene, how may I help you today?

Liz: Well, um, I’m looking for an iPod toy, and I was hoping you could help me.

Jolene: Sure, are you talking about the iCat or the iDog?

[Those are the cute plastic creatures that bop their heads to the beat of the music, kind of like a more sophisticated dancing flower, if you remember those.]

Liz: Kind of, but it’s a different kind of animal. I’m looking for a vibrator.

Jolene: Uh, what.

Liz: A vibrator. You know, a sex toy. It works like those iDogs, except you insert into your favorite erogenous zone and it vibrates with the beat of the music.

Jolene: Oh, no then. Oh god no then.

Liz: So, you can’t help me today?

Jolene: Oh no, I um, I don’t think we sell that! But when you find it, you call me back and let me know!

Hopefully she’ll spread the word to the rest of the folks at Apple. Hell, maybe Steve Jobs will introduce it as the next Macworld convention, right next to the iPhone 2.

If the idea of throbbing bass, pulsating beats— oh yeah, and a vibrator— gets you going, too, you’ll want to check out this product. To enhance your experience while you, uh, pump out the jams, OhMiBod has even designed accessories to complement the vibrator. There’s everything from a garter belt to a special sleeve that allegedly will add a “softer, velvety” side to things.

No iPod? No problem; you won’t be left out. Even though OhMiBod’s Web site says it is specially designed for the iPod, it will work well with any device that has a 3.5mm audio out option (headphone jack). Even your computer. Or, you know, your car. But they don’t recommend it.


What I’d recommend: a night alone, a playlist full of fun songs (Peaches, Spank Rock and Girl Talk would probably do the job), a bottle of lube and, of course, OhMiBod.

For more information, including the OhMiBlog (testimonials) and “Club Vibe” (a place to access playlists that will get you really rocking and rolling) visit: OhMiBod.com

*Remember to give the same care to OhMiBod that you would with any other toy. Keep it clean, and for fuck’s sake, use a condom if you’re planning to share.