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| Hitachi Magic Wand |
The stated use of the Magic Wand is for soothing and relaxing sore muscles and nerves, relieving tension, and rehabilitation after sports injuries. Anecdotally, it has been claimed that intensive vibrating massage provides increased blood supply to injured areas and thus regenerate the tissues and release pain; in this sense, massage is a form of physical therapy.
As a massager
Muscle and bone stimulation is provided by the rubberised, 2.5" head of the device; it is attached to the main body of the massager via a flexible neck. Owing to its popularity, various aftermarket attachments, differing in colour, pattern of studs, and material, are available to purchase. Out of the box, the massager provides two vibration rates, controlled by a rocker switch on its body: 5,000 and 6,000 rpm. However, an aftermarket accessory is available to provide a continuously variable speed selector for finer control.[1]
As a sex toy
However, the Magic Wand is far more famous for its use as a sex toy:[citation needed] when used in this capacity, it is usually applied to the vulvar area or anus for erotic stimulation and can be used by both sexes, jointly and separately. Some physicians recommend it for women to increase genital sensitivity and enhance arousal. Its effectiveness as a masturbation aid, especially for women, has been widely publicised by a variety of writers in that sphere, most notably Betty Dodson.
As a therapeutic tool
Over the years Hitachi Magic Wand has become a fixture in orgasm courses.[citation needed] In 2008 Danish research showed that more than 93% of a group of 465 chronic anorgastic women could reach orgasm using Hitachi Magic Wand and the Betty Dodson Method.[4]
Illegal in Europe
The Hitachi Magic Wand is available only in a 110V version for American domestic supplies and has a NEMA power plug and does not meet the European safety standards. Use in Europe remains an electrical danger and even with a transformer Hitachi Magic Wand is not legal to sell in Europe.
