A thrill-seeker killed himself by pulling a condom over his head to try to give himself a sexual high, an inquest has heard. Gary Ashbrook was discovered naked on his bed alongside three empty cans of nitrous oxide he used to blow up the contraceptive.
The 31-year-old had been experimenting with the drug, also known as laughing gas, with friends he had met online, said housemate Michael Young, who found his body. Mr Young told the inquest: "He had been putting a condom on his head for two to three months. He learned this through some friends of his for sexual gratification."
The housemates spent the previous evening eating pizza and watching the Eurovision Song Contest on TV with friends at their home in Newhaven, East Sussex. Friend Paul Beaton said: "I knew he was into the sadomasochism bondage scene. I’m sure this was an accident."
A post-mortem examination revealed that Mr Ashbrook, who had been HIV positive for seven years, died from asphyxiation. East Sussex coroner Alan Craze, recording a verdict of death by misadventure, warned against the dangers of taking nitrous oxide. He told the hearing at Eastbourne magistrates court: "If people use nitrous oxide, in the same way as any other drug, and it is abused, it carries with it considerable dangers."
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Durex Australia has a new ad asking if you’ve “Got what it takes to be an official condom tester?” The company is looking for 200 testers to fill what they’re calling a “sexecutive position.”
While the position is unpaid, a Durex spokesman said it’s the world’s best job. “With this job on your CV, it really will be a chance to brag to your mates about the special skills you possess, not to mention that your new role will work wonders with the opposite sex.”
The selected testers will receive free Durex products, plus a bonus prize of A$1,000 ($854) for one lucky winner. In return, testers will have to report back on the feel and performance of the company’s products.
The condom tester positions are only available in Australia at the moment (too bad for the rest of the world for now). Would-be testers will be asked to explain why they should be considered. Humor would help in the application, Durex said.
“To apply, simply explain why you think you’re right for the position (missionary is acceptable) and you could be eligible for the employee bonus of $1,000,” says the ad on Durex website (click here to apply).
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On Valentine’s Day the Big Apple revealed its newest sexual pride and joy: the NYC Condom. Each year, to promote safe sex, the NYC Health Department will distribute at least 18 million of the boutique-quality Lifestyles condoms at over 900 locations citywide. Notice we don’t say they’ll sell them, and that’s because they’re giving them away for free.
I think more cities should start doing this. We all know that everyone is in danger from sexually-transmitted diseases, and that condoms helps prevent transmission of these STDs. so I think NYC’s taking a very important step forwards in a time when too many places are still advocating celibacy — like there’s a chance in hell that people are going to just stop fucking.
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I don’t know if these are available where you are yet, but if you need a Valentine’s Day gift idea, you may want to look into this sex and music combo. Sure, you could try the old chocolates and roses approach, but this one does put the focus back where you want it to be.
The “idom” condoms don’t actually play music when you’re fucking, but the flavored sheaths (mint, strawberry, chocolate and banana) are packaged in a nice boxed set with chillout, acid jazz and dance music CDs to help set the mood.
“The music starts slow, then medium, then becomes fast before getting slow again,” said one company representative, who also claimed that the 18 minute run time for the music is not a commentary on how long sex should last.
The idom condoms are available in bookstores, record shops and trendy nightspots in cities like Hong Kong, London, Paris, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Tokyo and Singapore, or you can check out their online store.
On their website you’ll also find some entertaining sales text telling you that “Ondomusic is a companion to any good time. It can create a unique love mood in your intimate hour. The music can fill your room with exotic air particles.” And you’ll find warnings that “audio product is not for contraception” and that “you can reuse a music CD but not others.”
Related post: “Can you hear me (coming) now?”
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How about making love to some cellphone-sounding music coming from your condom-covered cock?
Korrespondent magazine reports that a Ukrainian scientist has invented a new condom with a miniature loudspeaker and motion sensor implanted in the condom’s upper cuff. The volume of the music varies with the intensity of the sex, and the tones change depending on the postions of the partners. Testing so far has shown no danger of electric shock to users of the device.
We don’t know when the Ukrainian condom will be on the market, but you can find a few other musical condoms by clicking the image of the little pig.
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