First Masturbation Booth Opens in New York City
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Men now have a secure place where they can safely soothe themselves as Hot Octopuss opens the first masturbation booth in Manhattan, New York City.
Gothamist reports indicate that the repurposed telephone booth can be found along the corner of 28th Street and 5th Avenue. The station is only marked by a simple ad along the sides.
Codenamed the Guy-Fi, the innocent-looking phone booth comes with some extras.
Hot Octopuss says a staggering 39 percent of men in New York look masturbate in the office in an attempt to reduce stress levels.
The makers of this public contraption believe this space provides a safer alternative for men who wish to relieve themselves while at work.
Relieving in public is a criminal offense, according to a report by New York Daily News. Gothamist says, almost 700 cases of public masturbation were reported during the last five months of 2015, approximately 100 more than during the same period a year before.
Adam Lewis, one of the creators of Hot Octopuss said in a statement, "It's really important for guys to look after themselves so that they can stay healthy and focus properly on the task in hand. We're told time and time again how beneficial it is to have a break away from your desk."
Shielded from the outside world with a piece of black cloth, the personal relieving booth comes with a foldable chair and a laptop.
Reactions posted on social media have been split. On Twitter, a number of members showed their outrage against the Guy-Fi.
Who thought a public masturbation booth was a good idea? And how do we deport them?
— Jas Waters (@JasFly) January 15, 2016
Ohhh a free masturbation booth b/c wanking in the privacy of your own home is not enough for the wanker about town. https://t.co/zZ0xXoEUwI — Whoretography (@Whoretographer) January 17, 2016
Note to self - Do NOT walk past E 28th. 'GuyFi' booth allows men to 'relieve stress' outside https://t.co/v7fXSpCFhH pic.twitter.com/eoOF7hSmcm
— Nina Lin (@nlinphoto) January 16, 2016
However, Hot Octopuss believes that their concept has been well-received by the public. According to a report by the Gothamist, a representative from the London-based company stated that around 100 men lined up to use the booth on its opening booth.
Guy-Fi services are free to use. On their website, Lewis only asks for a thank you from the people who have been helped by their products.
