Stimulation apparatus

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for use of apparatus for applying targeted stimulation at or adjacent the base of the area of the glans of the penis, wherein the apparatus comprises a contact portion having a first contact surface conforming substantially to the longitudinal profile of the penis, the contact portion further having a second contact surface, raised, in use, inwardly of the first contact surface towards the penis, to project in use into positive engagement with the area at or adjacent the base of the glans of the penis are provided.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . Apparatus for applying targeted stimulation at or adjacent the base of the area of the glans of the penis, wherein the apparatus comprises: a contact portion having a first contact surface conforming substantially to the longitudinal profile of the penis, the contact portion further having a second contact surface, raised, in use, inwardly of the first contact surface towards the penis, to project in use into positive engagement with the area at or adjacent the base of the glans of the penis. 
     
     
         2 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the second contact surface has an arcuate profile. 
     
     
         3 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the second contact surface has a domed configuration. 
     
     
         4 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the first and/or second contact surface has a plurality of protrusions. 
     
     
         5 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the contact portion further comprises side wings, which extend substantially circumferentially from either side of the raised second contact surface for contact, in use, on and around the underside of the corona of the penis. 
     
     
         6 . Apparatus according to  claim 5 , wherein side wings are provided with a plurality of excitation protrusions. 
     
     
         7 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the contact portion is formed as part of an open channel, which, in use, can be held against the underside of the penis. 
     
     
         8 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the raised second contact surface is malleable. 
     
     
         9 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus accommodates a vibrator for vibrating the first and/or second contact surface. 
     
     
         10 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising excitation means for setting up a moving ridge in the contact portion forming the second contact portion. 
     
     
         11 . Apparatus for applying targeted stimulation to the base of the glans of the penis, comprising: a contact portion having a contact surface provided with one or more stimulating protrusions, the contact surface being arranged to form a substantially open channel which, in use, contacts around at least the undersurface of the glans. 
     
     
         12 . Apparatus according to  claim 11 , wherein a leading edge of the contact surface has an inclined profile to follow the contour of the glans. 
     
     
         13 . Apparatus for concurrently stimulating male and female partners, the apparatus comprising: a first contact portion directed inwardly towards the penis for applying targeted stimulation at or adjacent the base of the area of the glans of the penis, the apparatus further comprising: a second outwardly directed contact portion for applying stimulation to a female's genitalia. 
     
     
         14 . Apparatus according to  claim 13 , wherein the first and/or second contact portions have respective contact surfaces having undulating configurations. 
     
     
         15 . Apparatus according to  claim 14 , wherein the contact surfaces are formed of ridges, dimples, protrusions and/or grooves. 
     
     
         16 . Apparatus according to  claim 13 , wherein the first contact portion facing the underside surface of the user's penis is formed with a complex curved surface, wherein the complex curved surface takes the form of a first curve defining a longitudinal channel for accommodating the penis, in combination with a second curve forming a hump running transversely across the channel. 
     
     
         17 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , having side portions depending from the contact portion, which comprise opposed recessed portions for affording a holding area for a user of the apparatus. 
     
     
         18 . A method of tolerizing a penis by stimulation for delaying the latency period to ejaculation, the method comprising the steps: a) utilizing the apparatus of any preceding claim on a regular basis, by stroking the apparatus either manually or through the aforementioned vibrator or excitation means against the base of the glans and/or adjacent area up to the point of feeling the urge to ejaculation; b) discontinuing the stroking for a pause; and c) restarting stroking again; wherein the process is repeated for up to 30 minutes or until the “point of no return”. 
     
     
         19 . A method according to  claim 18 , wherein the apparatus is used for a period of 6 weeks, at least once per week for up to 30 minutes. 
     
     
         20 . A method according to  claim 18 , wherein the apparatus is used for a period of 6 weeks, 3 times weekly for up to 30 minutes.