New York Post If you’re still burying your bedside buddy in a drawer beneath a stack of Post back issues and empty Benadryl packs, give me your hands. You’re not alone. But you don’t have to live like this anymore.
LBDO, Australia’s premier purveyor of polite-but-powerful pleasure, has officially touched down in the U.S. to tell you that your libido doesn’t belong in the dark. Their latest arrival, the Rush, is a clitoral stimulator housed in a weighted glass base that looks more like a bespoke paperweight than a piece of adult hardware
But this isn’t just a win for interior design. There’s some serious cognitive science tucked into that sleek silicone. Research into sexual self-schemas — the cognitive generalizations we hold about our own sexuality — suggests that our environment and past experiences shape how we interpret sexual stimuli.
In other words, when your pleasure tools look like cheap, shameful contraband, you may activate negative cognitive schemas related to embarrassment or conservative self-views, which can impair sexual response.
By elevating the Rush into a design object, LBDO all but removes the brakes of shame from your hot wheels. When your tools feel like luxury artifacts, you’re signaling to your nervous system that your pleasure is a curated, high-end experience, potentially lowering the psychological barriers many of us have to arousal.
LBDO is Australia’s leading sexual wellness brand, famous for its pleasure-first, shame-never philosophy. They’ve built a cult following by ditching the cliche marketing of the early 2000s in favor of intentional, refined design. Backed by insights from top-tier sexologists, LBDO focuses on products that feel intuitive and body-safe, ensuring that the journey toward intimacy is just as sophisticated as the destination.
The Rush is a masterclass in air-pulse technology, utilizing rhythmic waves of air pressure rather than the direct vibration of traditional toys. Scientific models of female arousal emphasize that rhythmic stimulation is central to surpassing the orgasmic threshold by synchronizing neuronal and mechanical systems.
The Rush mimics the natural, gradual build-up of human touch, which can be an effective way to address arousal difficulties and enhance overall sexual function.
With nine levels of intensity and a whisper-quiet motor, the Rush is water-resistant, USB-rechargeable, and available in three colorways like Sky/Cacao and Rosewater/Coral. It’s the ultimate investment piece for anyone who wants their bedroom tech to be as polished as their personality.
This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to chef-approved gourmet meal kits to the full suite of Ninja appliances. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.
