A system and method is disclosed for measuring muscle reflexes (e.g., a bulbocavernosus reflex) as a tool for identifying/diagnosing dysfunctions (e.g., spinal cord abnormalities, bladder voiding dysfunction, and sexual organ dysfunction) non-invasively by using mechanical stimulation. The system and method includes a probe having a predetermined patient contacting portion, wherein when the contacting portion is moved into contact with a particular area of the patient (e.g., the patient's genitals), the contact induces a muscle reflex. The probe detects the pressure resulting from the contacting portion being abruptly and forcibly brought into contact with the particular area. Such detection is used to electronically initiate capture of electrical responses from a plurality of electrodes placed on the patient's skin in proximity to the particular area. Such electrical responses are processed to determine characteristics of the patient's reflexes of one or more muscles adjacent to the electrodes.

A stimulation device is provided in accordance with one embodiment. The stimulation device includes a chamber which has a flexible wall portion. A drive unit of the stimulation device is in physical communication with the flexible wall portion so as to cause deflections of the flexible wall portion in opposing directions, thereby resulting in a changing volume of the chamber. The changing volume of the chamber results in modulated positive and negative pressures with respect to a reference pressure. An opening of the stimulation device is for applying the modulated positive and negative pressures to a body part. The stimulation device includes a control device for controlling the drive unit.

A sexual stimulation device comprising: (a) an elongate member comprising a proximal end, and a distal end dimensioned for placement in an orifice of a user; (b) an external stimulation arm comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and an external stimulation surface; and (c) a flexible connecting portion that connects the elongate member to the external stimulation arm at their respective proximal ends; wherein the flexible connecting portion permits movement of the external stimulation arm relative to the elongate member between an open position and a compressed position.

A stimulation device is provided in accordance with one embodiment. The stimulation device includes a chamber which has a flexible wall portion. A drive unit of the stimulation device is in physical communication with the flexible wall portion so as to cause deflections of the flexible wall portion in opposing directions, thereby resulting in a changing volume of the chamber. The changing volume of the chamber results in modulated positive and negative pressures with respect to a reference pressure. An opening of the stimulation device is for applying the modulated positive and negative pressures to a body part. The stimulation device includes a control device for controlling the drive unit.

A personal massage device includes a front end and a back end, and may also include a third end. A curved shaft is enclosed in both the front end and the back end. A sliding component is placed on one end of the curved shaft. The design of the curved shaft and sliding component enables the front end to bend toward and away from the back end. If included, the third end can be attached to the back end. The device further includes a motor enclosed in each end. The motors in the front and third ends are adapted for creating vibration at various frequencies and amplitudes, while the motor in the back end rotates the curved shaft to generate the bending motion. To enhance the massaging effect of the device, the device is capable of simultaneously bending and vibrating, and simultaneously stimulating different areas of the body.

Stimulation devices and methods of use are described herein. An example stimulation device configured to stimulate a portion of a body of a user comprises a housing that includes a casing and a covering. The casing includes a nozzle, a motor disposed within the casing configured to generate stimulation patterns, a drive shaft connected to the motor, a sensor configured to detect changes in the rotation of the draft shaft, a controller, and a battery. The covering covers a portion of the casing.

Disclosed embodiments provide an improved stimulation device, including a cup and a driver. The cup has a cavity surrounded by a rim. In use, a user positions the rim such that an opening to the cavity is over an area to be stimulated (for example, the clitoris). A sealed- or substantially-sealed, chamber is formed by the cavity walls and the user's skin (surrounding the clitoris). A driver is configured to vary a volume of a cavity of a cup from a first volume to a second volume. The cup returns from the second volume to the first volume, in between intermittent varying from the first volume to the second volume, due to a buckle region wall of the cup springing out. The varying of the volume creates a pressure field in the chamber. The springing out produces a “thud” force, also used interchangeably with “thump” force.

Disclosed embodiments provide a massager for massage and stimulation. The massager in accordance with disclosed embodiments can operate in a massage mode, or a vibration mode. The massage mode is a low-speed mode of operation. The vibration mode is a high-speed mode of operation. In some embodiments, the massager may alternate between a massage mode and a vibration mode. In this way, the massager of disclosed embodiments can perform a motion that more closely mimics human finger motion while in the massage mode, and can create a sensation of a traditional vibrator in the vibration mode. In some embodiments, the massager may alternate between a massage mode and a vibration mode to create an enhanced user experience.

Embodiments of the invention relate to a pressure field stimulation device including a sheath having an integrated cup. The sheath and cup are together formed of (or consist of) a single piece of material. The pressure field stimulator has a cup and a driver, where the driver is configured to vary a volume of the cup. The pressure filed field stimulator has a housing that has an opening therein with an edge on which a portion of the cup rests when installed. The sheath is tightly bound to the housing such that a driver can make contact with the cup. In some embodiments, the pressure field stimulator has a shaft portion, which may include a second stimulation device. The sheath can be bound over the shaft portion as well as the pressure field stimulator housing.

A hands-free female sexual organ stimulation apparatus stimulates the vulva region by detachably clipping to the labia majora while generating multiple speeds of vibrations to produce stimulation at the female sexual organ. The apparatus comprises an elongated disc sized to mate with the vulva. The disc has a mount face, an opposing stimulation face, and an outer wall extending therebetween. The stimulation face forms a flush, mating relationship with the vulva. A vibration portion rests concentrically on the stimulation face. The vibration portion engages the urethra while being partially fitted into the vagina. A vibratory motor with multiple speeds is embedded into the vibration portion. A receiver and a remote transmitter remotely control the vibratory motor. A tension clip detachably clips the disc to the labia majora. The clip has a curved shape that reduces pressure for enhanced comfort to the labia majora.