Exoskeletons for Wheelchair Users

2010 will be a landmark year for wheelchair users. By the end of this year there will be three manufacturers with exoskeleton suits  for wheelchair users on the market. Exoskeleton suits were once thought of as science fiction, but now they are science fact. In the 70’s Hollywood brought us images of a Six Million Dollar Man, who was severely disabled but through technology was not only able to walk again, but also gained super human-like powers. While bulky, slow and a long way from super human, the new exoskeleton suits will allow people with paralysis and other mobility related disabilities to walk again. While these three manufacturers are now launching their exoskeleton suits regionally, it will not be long before all of them have their products available worldwide. But do not expect to see too many around for several years. The high costs of exoskeleton suits, over $100,000 each, will initially limit the sale of exoskeleton suits to the very wealthy and to rehabilitation centers. But with three manufacturers entering the market simultaneously and with several others under development it will not be long before prices drop and exoskeleton suits for wheelchair users become more widely available.  —————————  Today’s guest blogger, Dr. Gene Emmer is the author of Wheelchair Pride  a blog about assistive technology for wheelchair users and Wheelchair  a website offering innovative wheelchair accessories for worldwide sale.

Lisa’s Friday Top 5 – Excuses to Have Sex Tonight

1. Weight loss – one 30-minute roll in the hay burns about 200 calories.
2. Sleep – get more z’s, a little sensual massage, followed by some dancing in the sheets releases sleep inducing endorphins.
3. Stress Relief – instead of screaming your head off, save your voice and have sex.  It’s a great way to release tension.
4. You’ll get more sex later too – use it or lose it.  The more you have sex, the more likely you’ll be to continue to produce testosterone, one of the primary hormones responsible for sexual desire
5. His heart – according to a study at Queens University in Belfast, men who have sex three or more times a week can cut their risk of heart attack in half.  According to that same study, regular romps will also half your man’s chances of suffering a stroke.

BONUS:  Slow aging – David Weeks, M.D. of Scotland’s Royal Edinburgh Hospital writes: “An active sex life slows the aging process.”

Lisa’s Friday Top 5 – Ways to Drive Your Lover Crazy

1. While he/she’s out of town, have “phone sex” everyday

2. Engage in 3 hours of foreplay

3. Call him at work and describe in detail the sexy lingerie you’re wearing and what you
want to do to him

4. Leave tantalizing messages in her voice mail

5. Plan something fun and circle a date in her calendar in red or set up an alarm on her
phone but don’t tell her why

How Intimate Can We Be?

How intimate can we be?  That is the question.  A Kinsey Institute study claims on average adult men and women in relationships have sex at least 1-2 times per week.  Some more and less than others but people are having sex none the less.  This would mean that the question “How intimate can we be” would be asked on average between 52 and 104 times per year.  We all know that variety is a spice of life and finding new and improved methods can make an enjoyable moment even more enjoyable.

This question becomes more pertinent when either partner lives with a physical condition that may get in the way of a enjoyable sexual experience.  With the IntimateRider the question changes from “Can we be intimate?” to “How can we be intimate?”  It is a big difference to go from “I’m not sure if we can do this” to “Yeah, we can do this 15 different ways.”  That is the difference the IntiatmeRider can make to your sex life.  Positions and movements that you thought were not even possible before are achievable with the use of the InitmateRider.

Having the IntimateRider means that the women does not need to be “on top” every time now.  In fact she has the freedom to move to a few different positions while her male partner has the capabilities to thrust and move so that he can provide the motion in the ocean.  The IntiamteRider will provide support and assist in movement so most any sexual position can be enjoyed again.

How Intimate can we be?  The answer is as much and as many ways as you want to be with the IntimateRider.

Lisa’s Friday Top 5 – Turn a Simple Bubblebath Into a Memorable Romantic Event

1. Float rose petals in the bathtub

2. Add scented bath oils

3. Have Champagne

4. Play soft music

5. Place several candles around the bathroom

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