- California Muscle
California Muscle, Inc., is a clothing company that sells men's
underwear andswimwear . The company received some exposure in the media when its underwear was featured on theShowtime show, "Queer As Folk ", and when one of its models,Evan Marriott , was selected asJoe Millionaire on theFox TV show of the same name.History
Based in
Los Angeles ,California , California Muscle, Inc., was started in1985 and originally sold workout wear tobodybuilders atVenice Beach . LikeInternational Male , theirmail order catalog features large, muscular models and the company is quite popular with thegay subculture . Their shift in clientele pushed their clothing designs in the direction offetish wear with faux leather clothes andunderwear andswimwear that feature male enhancing contraptions.List of California Muscle male enhancement contraptions
*Stimulator Liner - Two glory holes are cut into the lining to allow easy access to the penis and testicles.
*Adjuster Ring - An adjustable,rubber support ring that can be cut to fit to provide support and lift.
*Gizmo Ring - A combination of the noose ring and the wraparound ring.
*Invigorator Ring - Like the Adjuster Ring, but attached to the bottom of the pouch so that the underwear can be worn backless.
*Maximizer Ring - An inner elasticized, fabric support ring used to support and uplift the male anatomy.
*Sin Ring - A double noose fabric ring suspended by elastic that wraps around thepenis andtesticles to provide lift for an enlarging effect.
*Python Rings - Two rubber rings that can be cut to fit are suspended from the waistline to provide support and enhancement.
*Toggle Ring - Alatex loop with an adjustble toggle ball that slides to adjust the loop as tight as desired.
*Wraparound Ring - A supportive and uplifting fabric ring that is pulled underneath from the back and then covered by a front pouch.
*Coutour Pouch - A form-fitting, elastic-lined support pouch that uses a center seam to accentuate and lift the pouch for an enlarging effect.
*Detonator Pouch - Two elastic side straps that push the form-fitting pouch down to make the pouch stretch around its contents.External links
* [http://www.californiamuscle.com California Muscle] official site
* [http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/marriott1.html The Smoking Gun] article that broke the story on Joe Millionaire modeling for California Muscle
* [http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,405472~3%7C78549%7C%7C0~0~,00.html Entertainment Weekly] article mentioning California Muscle and Joe Millionaire
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