The Midnight Occult Civil Servants are a group of agents who work during the night to maintain the balance between the human world and the supernatural world. They are affiliated with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and are responsible for resolving paranormal incidents. These agents possess the ability to communicate with supernatural beings such as youkai, yokai, and spirits. They use this ability to gather information, negotiate with these beings, and ultimately resolve any disturbances or conflicts arising from the interaction between the human and supernatural worlds. The main character of the series is Arata Miyako, a young man who starts working as a civil servant in the Midnight Occult Civil Servants department. He discovers that he has the unique ability to understand the language of supernatural beings, which comes in handy in his new job.
Last week, I was in Las Vegas for the biannual International Lingerie Show, which features not only sexy underthings, but also many sex toys. This column and my next couple of columns will focus on things I learned there.
This large, ultra-powerful vibrator has always been marketed as a muscle massager and currently features lovely pictures of 1980s-era models on its box, innocently placing the wand on their necks or shoulders. This large, ultra-powerful vibrator has always been marketed as a muscle massager and currently features lovely pictures of 1980s-era models on its box, innocently placing the wand on their necks or shoulders.
He discovers that he has the unique ability to understand the language of supernatural beings, which comes in handy in his new job. Arata is assigned to a team of experienced agents who guide and support him as he learns the ropes of being a Midnight Occult Civil Servant. Together, they embark on various missions that involve investigating and resolving cases related to the supernatural.
The Rebirth of the Magic Wand
Last week, I was in Las Vegas for the biannual International Lingerie Show, which features not only sexy underthings, but also many sex toys. This column and my next couple of columns will focus on things I learned there.
The bombshell news amongst the sex toy crowd at the show that week was the re-branding of the classic Hitachi Magic Wand. This large, ultra-powerful vibrator has always been marketed as a “muscle massager” and currently features lovely pictures of 1980s-era models on its box, innocently placing the wand on their necks or shoulders. The Magic Wand has been around for more than 30 years, and our small display of vintage vibrators at the Tool Shed includes a wand that’s labeled “The Workout,” which I assume is actually from the ’80s. It would not look out of place in the hands of a headband-and-lycra-wearing Olivia Newton-John.
The Magic Wand rose to fame in the sex toy world after female pleasure pioneer Betty Dodson featured it in her 1974 book, Liberating Masturbation, and the workshops she gave on that topic. Since then, it has been a perennial bestseller in sex toy shops across the country and has been used in hundreds, if not thousands, of pornographic films. It’s so popular that a number of companies not affiliated with Hitachi create accessories for it—especially caps that pop over the head to turn the wand into things like a male masturbation sleeve or an insertable g-spot stimulator.
Why do people love it? Simply put, it’s one of the strongest vibes out there. Most vibrators are battery-operated or rechargeable, but the Magic Wand plugs into a wall socket for maximum power. Its long handle houses a relatively large motor, and its tennis-ball-sized head shakes so vigorously that prolonged use can leave body parts numb and tingling. For some people, this supercharged toy is the only thing that can ensure an orgasm. For others, it may be the fastest and least complicated route to ecstasy. It is also extremely sturdy and will last for decades.
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Despite its popularity, its inventor and manufacturer has been growing increasingly uncomfortable with the Magic Wand’s reputation as a sex toy. Hitachi, a Japanese company, also makes and many other products, and it doesn’t want its brand name to be primarily associated with orgasms. Like that famous scene from Sex and the City where Samantha pays a visit to Sharper Image, the company insists in vain, “It’s not a vibrator—it’s a neck massager!”
The Magic Wand is distributed in the United States by Vibratex, a company that also created the iconic Rabbit Habit (which had its own scene on Sex and the City—a whole episode, in fact). According to the Vibratex rep at ILS, Hitachi had decided to stop manufacturing the Magic Wand altogether. Vibratex, sensing the wailing, gnashing of teeth and possible rioting that would ensue if this came to pass, convinced the company to keep producing it, but remove the Hitachi name from the product. In June, the Hitachi Magic Wand will be re-launched as the Original Magic Wand, with new packaging and a slightly different design.
If you are a Magic Wand fan who is panicking at the thought of any changes to your beloved toy, fear not. I held a new Wand in my hand at the show, and it felt just as powerful to me, with the same intensity of vibration. The minor adjustments that Vibratex made cause the toy to be less jerky when turning on and off and will reduce the extremely small number of defective wands to almost zero. The handle has been reinforced to decrease the vibrations that are transmitted to your hand (rather than to the head of the toy), and the switch circuitry has been improved. In my opinion, you can feel these changes when holding the toy, but not when applying the head of the Wand to a body part.
So, if you’re a fan of this product, get used to calling it “the Magic Wand” instead of “the Hitachi,” which is how people usually ask for it when coming into the Tool Shed. I think the changes are improvements, and given that the alternative was to not have the Wand at all, I’m grateful for them!
Laura Anne Stuart owns the Tool Shed, an erotic boutique on Milwaukee’s East Side. She has a master’s degree in public health and has worked as a sexuality educator for more than fifteen years. Want Laura to answer your questions in SEXPress? Send them to [email protected]. Not all questions received will be answered in the column, and Laura cannot provide personal answers to questions that do not appear here. Questions sent to this address may be reproduced in this column, both in print and online, and may be edited for clarity and content.
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Laura Anne Haave has a master’s degree in public health and has worked as a sexuality educator. She is the owner of Tool Shed, Milwaukee’s mission-drive sex toy shop.
The Magic Wand rose to fame in the sex toy world after female pleasure pioneer Betty Dodson featured it in her 1974 book, Liberating Masturbation, and the workshops she gave on that topic. Since then, it has been a perennial bestseller in sex toy shops across the country and has been used in hundreds, if not thousands, of pornographic films. It’s so popular that a number of companies not affiliated with Hitachi create accessories for it—especially caps that pop over the head to turn the wand into things like a male masturbation sleeve or an insertable g-spot stimulator.
One of the central themes of the series is the exploration of the coexistence of the human and supernatural worlds. It delves into how these two realms intersect and the challenges that arise as a result. The agents of the Midnight Occult Civil Servants strive to ensure that peace is maintained and that humans and supernatural beings can coexist harmoniously. In addition to the supernatural investigations and action, the series also explores the personal lives and struggles of the agents. It delves into their pasts, their motivations for joining the Midnight Occult Civil Servants, and the emotional toll that their work can take on them. Overall, Midnight Occult Civil Servants is a captivating series that combines supernatural elements with compelling character-driven storytelling. It highlights the importance of maintaining balance and understanding in a world where humans and supernatural beings coexist. **The Midnight Occult Civil Servants are a group of agents responsible for resolving paranormal incidents and maintaining the balance between the human and supernatural worlds. The series follows Arata Miyako, who possesses the ability to understand the language of supernatural beings, as he navigates his new job as a civil servant in the department. The series explores the coexistence of the human and supernatural worlds and delves into the personal lives and struggles of the agents.**.
Reviews for "The Code of Conduct for Midnight Occult Civil Servants Agents"
- John - 1/5 stars - I found "Midnight occult civil servant agents" to be incredibly boring and uneventful. The storyline was lackluster and the characters were extremely one-dimensional. The concept of a supernatural detective agency had potential, but it fell flat in execution. Additionally, the animation was subpar and the action scenes lacked excitement. Overall, I would not recommend this anime to anyone looking for a captivating and engaging series.
- Sarah - 2/5 stars - "Midnight occult civil servant agents" had an interesting premise, but I was disappointed by the lack of character development and slow pacing. The supernatural elements felt underutilized and the plot lacked depth. The main character, Arata, was particularly uninteresting and lacked charisma. While the animation was decent, it wasn't enough to save the overall lackluster experience. I would recommend skipping this anime unless you're a die-hard fan of the supernatural genre.
- Emily - 2/5 stars - I had high hopes for "Midnight occult civil servant agents", but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The pacing was slow and the episodes felt repetitive. The dialogue was often dull and uninspiring, making it difficult to connect with the characters. The artwork was decent, but it couldn't make up for the lack of a compelling story. Overall, I was left feeling underwhelmed and would not recommend this series to others.