With its proliferation of tender green buds and frothing plum blossoms, Spring has come early to Seattle; the gentler temperatures are working their magic, plaguing lusty lasses and amorous gents with an acute case of Spring Fever. Perhaps it was this pleasant malady that brought a comely woman into the shop early Saturday afternoon. Mincing no words, she let us know exactly what she was after: Anal Stimulation.

After a bit of patter, I ferreted out that she was looking for a dildo; more precisely, for a dildo that would hold up in the bath; even more precisely, for a dildo that would suction to the base of the tub floor. Done, done, and done: I recommended the Stallion and the Colt, two gently curving silicone dils that capably suction to any smooth surface… bathtubs included. As I mentally patted myself on the back for a job well done, she surprised me with one last curve ball: vibration. Her eyebrow raised in a question… or perhaps a challenge; not one to step down when it comes to getting off, I met her request with vigor. Bypassing our selection of vibrating silicone dils (none of which are capable of suction), I led her to the cock rings. Taking the Stallion in one hand and the Sonic Ring Kit in the other, I nimbly slipped the wildly popular vibrating cock ring over the dil; and, because silicone transmits vibration so beautifully, the Stallion began thrumming from the Sonic’s ministrations. Voila: a suction-able, butt-friendly, vibrating dildo that is safe for use in the bath.

On a similar note, I talk to countless couples bemoaning that our one-piece double dils are not right for them. While the Nexus or Share may be godsends for many, others desire to design their own toy. MacGyver-ing a dildo to your specifications may seem a daunting task, when in reality it is a snap. I often demonstrate that the Stallion and Colt suction to each other– or to any other silicone dil of your choice—for a sturdy one-piece design. Are Stallion or the Colt not your cup of tea? There is another option available: the Coupler. As long as your dildos each have a flared base, you can use this neoprene wonder to create custom toys to your heart’s content.

From assisting our friends in tailoring a vibrating dil, to a double-dil, to even offering suggestions on hands-free vaginal penetration during anal sex (think “reverse harnessing”), Babeland’s sex educators truly are the MacGyvers of dildos. Now if only I can get an industrial designer to collaborate with me on that suction cup harness idea… then Spring truly will have sprung.