Dr. Amanda Ledgard stood in the lab with her notepad and pen. She observed the patient, a naked male, who was her test subject for the afternoon.
A small cylindrical device was placed over his fully erect penis. Buttons were pushed, and within moments, he began to moan. A few more moments passed and he withered in pain and pleasure. It wasn't long before his knees buckled and he nearly collapsed. His orgasm was hard and he looked like he was in agony, but once he recovered, it was clear that he more than enjoyed it.
"Looks like we have another success on our hands," the assistant stated.
"It appears so," Dr. Ledgard replied.
The doctor took notes as the male subject regained his composure. The test was a success and something revolutionary was created.
***
"So how do you feel about creating the most realistic sex toy ever made?" the young female reporter asked during the sit-down interview.
Dr. Ledgard smiled, "It's a flattering comment. The study of human sexuality has always been of particular interest to me throughout medical school. My main passion in life has always been helping others. That's always been my drive. I never thought I'd ever find myself at the forefront of the sex industry, but here I am. It's my own way of making a difference in life."
"You're well known amongst your peers for having a keen intellect. So how would you address the critics who say that you're wasting your talents with the sex industry, as opposed to doing something that benefits society?"
"It's understandable that some would feel that way," Dr. Ledgard noted with stride. "But in the end, I feel that
I am
making a difference for the betterment of society. I've always been a firm believer of the health benefits of sex. So by creating a product which can simulate the feelings of an actual sexual encounter, I believe that we'll have a population that's much more stress-free in their everyday lives."
The reporter's eyebrow rose while holding up the cylindrically shaped device in her hand.
"You've got no disagreements with me there, Doctor," she smiled. "So how exactly does this thing work? It certainly looks interesting."
"Well, this particular version is for men. It's easy to use and it's shaped like a penis pump obviously. The male subject would simply place his erect penis inside, and all he would have to do is switch it to whatever setting he wants, and enjoy. The results have been spectacular."
"Any update on a female version?" the reporter asked, holding back a playful grin.
Dr. Ledgard winked. "Coming to a store near you. We plan on rolling out a variety of different models of these devices within the next year for men- hopefully for women soon after."
"I can't wait. With all the buzz this device is getting, no pun intended, it's sure to be a hit. It certainly must be exciting for you to be the person who single handedly brought sexual pleasure to the forefront of mainstream news."
"Well frankly, sexuality is somewhat of a complex notion. It's something that's essential for human life, yet as a society, we like to run away from it. So to answer your question,
yes
, I find it exciting that sex is in the news for a positive reason."
"And what about the rumors swirling around about an even
more
advanced product that you're working on?" the reporter asked. "Care to shed any light on that?"
Amanda flashed a sly grin. "That one is still in an early phase. But I can tell you that it's VERY advanced and we're hoping that it would stimulate all of the senses to create the feeling of actually having physical sexual contact. It uses
pheromones
, a scentless chemical which humans naturally produce in order to induce a sexual response. I'm very excited about it."
The reporter smiled, "We're very much looking forward to it once it's ready. Thank you for the interview, Dr. Ledgard. I know you're extremely busy these days so I'll let you go."
"It was my pleasure. Thank you for stopping by."
***
It was late at night. Almost everyone in the building had left, and Dr. Ledgard put the final touches on the new chemical compound she was working on.
"You're still here?" Dr. Marisa Cruz asked.
The two were best friends since medical school, and Marisa served as a close advisor ever since.
"I'm fixing the minor issue with the new pheromone," Dr. Ledgard replied, with her eyes still on the computer screen.
"Minor issue? Our last patient had a raging hard-on which lasted for several hours. Thankfully our lawyers have crafted airtight wavers or else we might be sued out of business."
"He wasn't going to sue. The trail of fluids he left behind suggested that he enjoyed the experience more than he regretted it."
"Touche," Marisa shrugged. "But he complained of severe aches while it happened. I can't imagine being
that
aroused for several hours and having to take a non-stop pounding to relieve myself. The point is, it would be a good idea for us to be 100% the next time we test this thing."
Amanda turned to look at her friend. "I was hasty last time. This time I'm positive. We're on the verge of another big scientific breakthrough."
"Well, you've already set a high bar. Your last creation has sold over a million units worldwide by the latest estimates. The people at the sales division say that the number will grow to two million in a matter of months. Everyone is waiting to see what you do next."
"Which is all the more reason I need to make sure our new product even more special," Amanda said with a wink.
"Knowing you, I'm sure it will be fantastic. You've always been an overachiever. As for me, I'm tired and exhausted. I'm going home to enjoy the weekend in bed. Good night doctor. Don't work yourself too hard."
"One more thing," Dr. Ledgard added. "I know we have enough people working in the marketing department, but I'd like to bring in someone else as an added consultant. My son. He recently graduated with a degree in marketing, and he's already developed some nifty ideas which we could use. He'll be working closely with us. I wanted to give you a heads up about that."
Marisa's eyebrow rose. "Robert will be working
here
with us?"
"You seem surprised."
"A bit. I mean, he's your son. I know that we envisioned these products to be open to society, but it does seem sort of awkward in a way."
Dr. Ledgard sighed, "I've been struggling with that myself. But he's very persistent in what he wants and I refuse to be a hypocrite."
"Well that part
isn't
a surprise. He has all your best qualities; your brains, feistiness, and the desire to be at the forefront of society's advancements. I really like him."
She smiled. "Now you're just being a tease."
"I wouldn't dare," Marisa smiled back. "So, I'm assuming he uses your device?"
"He has, if you must know. I was apprehensive about giving him one, but I knew he was curious about it. Besides, I'm not a hypocrite. I've always been an advocate of a healthy sex life as part of healthy living, so it wouldn't be right for me to deny that to my own son."
"You're right. I've never told you this, but I've given these devices to my sons when they went off to college. God forbid they get someone pregnant. That's how I see it."
"That's a great attitude for a mother to have," Amanda replied. "It's the trend of the future it seems."
"It certainly is. And it's all thanks to you."
***
It was early Saturday morning, which was one of the rare days that Amanda Ledgard gave herself permission to lounge around the house in her pajamas and relax. She sat at the breakfast table reading the newspaper when her son came down to eat.
"Morning," he said happily. "This looks great mom. Thanks."
Robert helped himself to the freshly prepared juice, along with some toast and raw honey.
"You're in a good mood this morning," she replied.
"Why not? There's a lot to be happy about these days."
"I've got more good news for you then. I'm letting you work with me in the lab as a marketing advisor. I've already told Marissa and the others, and they're fine with it."
He got up and gave his mother a big kiss on the cheek before sitting back down. "You're the best! I promise I won't let you down."
"You better not," Amanda replied sternly, but playfully. "A lot of people in the marketing division are jealous that a young college grad like you is able to make the big decisions because I'm your mother."
"I understand. But at the same time, being your son makes me a heck of a lot more motivated to help you market something that you've worked so hard on creating."
"That's sweet of you to say. But I'm sure some of that motivation has to do with us living in the same household right? The more money I make, the richer you'll be as well," she joked.
"Maybe there's a little of that as well," he shrugged. "So what are we going to be doing? I've never been to your lab during work hours."
"That's the issue," Amanda sighed. "You're an adult now. I'm sure you've seen plenty of naked women before, but this is different. The nature of work I do involves naked men and women. Sometimes it's clinical, but sometimes it gets more explicit."
"You mean they have orgasms, right?"
"Exactly. That's the nature of my job. I know you're smart and mature for your age, but I really don't want this to be awkward for us. We're going to be around people who are vulnerable and experiencing different states of intense climaxes. Everything must be done professionally."
"You don't have to worry about me," Robert assured. "I'm not going to start giggling in the background or ogling at every pretty girl I see. Believe it or not, I
know
how to act professionally."