How to make love better!!(TM)
The LuvSeat

Benefits For Lovers                                                               

Menu Of Benefits
General Benefits
Medical Benefits
Exercise Benefits
Benefits for Different Body Shapes
Benefits for Senior Lovers
Alternative Sexuality

GENERAL BENEFITS:

Aid to Experimentation:   "It is vitally important  to engage in a variety of positions so that sex does not become a boring matter. Now if you're always engaged in the missionary position, try a position on a chair [or many of them on the LuvSeat] or if you are in good physical shape - - hang from a chandelier."
"On Health: Sex and Pregnancy" with Dr. Ruth and Dr. Amos
February 2000

Better Positions for lovemaking and orgasm: "According to one study, up to 70 percent of young women are unable to climax through intercourse. The solution: getting both your bodies in the perfect pleasure position. 'Situating yourself so that your pelvis is tilted lets your partner penetrate you at an angle that allows his penis to rub against your G-spot' Berman explains. 'For many women, lying in the missionary position with a few pillows under their butts [or a LuvSeat] provides the perfect pelvic tilt.'"
Dr. Laura Berman, Cosmopolitan Magazine
July 1999

Facilitates Multiple Male Orgasms: 60% of men who have completed the LuvSeat clinical trial participants report that being able to sit comfortably and remain inside of their partner after initial orgasm, they gradually regain energy and erections and are able to continue with intercourse, sometimes achieving a second orgasm. Consequently, women report an increase in multiple orgasms as well.

Better for females who experience pain during intercourse: "Sexual intimacy is not limited to one position! Couples need to explore different positions in order to facilitate pain-free penetration. For example, tilting the pelvis by placing a pillow under the woman's buttocks [or the LuvSeat] if she is on her back can help.  Understanding the direction of the vaginal canal will help a woman physically guide the penetration and help her communicate to her partner what feels good. One more note about positions; having sex in the same position all the time will lead to boredom. Make sex fun and exciting by trying new positions."
"Painful Intercourse? Understanding The Causes Can Help."
By Ditza Katz and Ross Lynn Tabisel

 Better for men with smaller penises: Ninety percent of men measure the average of 6" when erect. For those males that are undersized in this area, the LuvSeat  will provide unique angles that provide greater pleasure for both partners. For herÉhe'll feel bigger. For himÉshe'll feel tighter. The LuvSeat facilitate deeper penetration and increased stimulation. Size doesn't matter when you have the LuvSeat

Better Than Other Alternatives: Intimate couples fantasize about making love on furniture; tables, counters, floors and other objects as a supplement to their bed, and most try it. While exciting and satisfying for a short time, they can become frustrating, uncomfortable, painful and even dangerous. The LuvSeat™ permits an infinite variety of heights and positions, and its padded seat and seatback are very comfortable.  Gone are rug burns, bruised shins, sore knees, backs and the like.  You might just be surprised at how much more you will enjoy great lovemaking!

Pleasing Each Other:  Because of the unlimited positions possible, the LuvSeat™ encourages couples to talk frankly about what has pleased the other in previous sessions, what they may wish to try next, and to keep the discussion going during lovemaking.                                    

Overcome Limitations Of The Bed: The bed’s two-dimensional mattress limits the opportunities for positioning and sustaining the human torso and limbs in exciting and pleasurable positions.  The LuvSeat™ overcomes these limitations plus it provides a whole new range of angles of penetration, unavailable in a bed that can be easily achieved and sustained.

Permits Closeness: Because in many LuvSeat positions couples are sitting face to face, they can easily have full torso contact, with arms wrapped around each other, and still be in vigorous intercourse. This is very intimate and rewarding, and virtually impossible to do while lying in a bed.

Enhanced Rhythm: The high quality smooth pneumatic systems in the legs and seat back will lock in any position you desire, but when they “lock” there is still a special amount of soft “give”.  Leaning back into the LuvSeat isn’t like sitting against an unyielding chair back, but rather like falling back into the arms of a lover.  An added benefit of this cushiony “give” is that you can get into a great bouncing/rocking motion which makes for excellent rhythm and allows lovers to really get in sync with each other. This provides for heightened sensations that aren’t available with any other product available.

Quieter Action:  The noise you and your partner make can be a great part of the lovemaking experience.  But squeaky springs, banging headboards, and clanking frames can be distracting, particularly if the kids or neighbors are near. Thanks to the smooth pneumatic systems and superior craftsmanship, the LuvSeat™ is a quieter than almost any bed.

Better Communication:  The principal function of the bed is for sleeping while lovemaking is a secondary function. Unless there is communication and agreement about engaging in sexual activity, instead of sleeping, there is room for ambiguity, with one member wishing for and assuming sexual activity while the other does not. This can be a source a source of sexual confusion, frustration and dissatisfaction. With the LuvSeat™ there is no ambiguity. Just agreeing to bring it out and set it up is an agreement to engage in lovemaking, and is an act of foreplay in itself.  

Quick to Set Up and Take Apart:  The LuvSeat™ takes about 20 seconds to set up and about 10 seconds to take apart.

Ease of Storage:  When taken apart, the tallest piece of the LuvSeat™ is 7”, low enough to slide under most beds or into a closet.

Beautiful Piece of Furniture: Couples who are more adventurous with their sexuality may want to leave the LuvSeat™ set up in their bedroom or living room. The interesting lines, glossy finish and fine workmanship make the LuvSeat™ an attractive and interesting conversation piece

MEDICAL BENEFITS:

The bed has and will continue to serve as the principal location for lovemaking with most couples. However beds require people to be mostly in a supine position for sexual intercourse and usually require one person to support the other’s weight and the other to be in a kneeling or partially kneeling position. Many people find it difficult or uncomfortable to maintain these positions for as long as they would like or as long as they need to consummate their lovemaking. 

Think about the mechanics of lovemaking and how important the toes, feet, knees, legs, back, neck, hand and arms are for one or both partners.. The sketch illustrates this quite clearly. If one has pain in any of these limbs or joints, it will frequently flare up at the most inappropriate time, in the middle of lovemaking possibly leading to coitus interruptus with resultant frustrations.

Joint Problems: The LuvSeat will help some people with back, knee or other joint problems (including those with some major disabilities), where the flat plane of the bed is a problem, regain or maintain their sexual activity.

a. Back Pain

•  Back problems for the lady:  The LuvSeat allows her to be in a full sitting or partial sitting configuration, thus taking pressure off of certain joints and muscles   A lady customer writes: The LuvSeat has made a real difference for me, virtually as a matter of whether my husband and I could make love without my being in pain. I injured my back by carrying something too heavy for my structure and severely herniated a disc at L-5, S-1. One month after the injury, the left side of my left foot became parasthetic and I experienced high degree of nerve pain in that foot whenever I was either on my back or on my left side.

  When we tried to make love on the bed, we would have to stop because I could not find a position in which my back or foot was not uncomfortable or painful. So we always moved to the LuvSeat. Because we could adjust the LuvSeat in so many ways, we found positions that worked for both of us. My favorites were and still are: I lie down on my back and raise my head slightly and put my knees or feet over my husband's shoulders as he stands at the end of the LuvSeat facing me. Having my legs up in the air and my back supported by a good firm surface allowed me to take pressure off my spine and enjoy myself. My other favorite is when my husband sits on the end of the LuvSeat and I sit on top of him. We lower the seat enough so that I can put my feet on the ground and anchor myself so that I can control my movements carefully and keep my back safe.

  I had surgery 8 months after my injury and continue to use the LuvSeat frequently as I recover from surgery. Even as I become stronger and more fit, I still prefer the LuvSeat to the bed because I can control the angles at which both of us are positioned and thoroughly enjoy making love while support my back and avoiding further injury. Anyone who has had a severe herniated disc can appreciate the desire to avoid further injury.   Ellie F.

  Another customer writes: "My wife and I have found the seat to be very versatile and adjusts to meet our needs as far as our backs are concerned.  For my wife, the seat takes much of the pressure off of her sacroiliac and lumbosacral joints.  This allows for less tension, stress and more comfort while lovemaking.  Being able to adjust up/down the front and back also creates better angles for oral sex and deeper penetration, which is affording her more pleasure during intercourse. The seat is wonderful and a God send for those whose backs just aren't what they used to be”. Dr. JM
  

• Back problems for the man:  The LuvSeat permits him to stand or sit which may take pressure off the small of the back A couple (he has slipped disk in the Lumbar area) write: She says: "It was difficult for my husband to twist and turn his back  to assume some positions. The chair allowed more freedom. Some positions which I enjoyed were hard on my husband’s back until after using the chair. For example, him kneeling and lying. He frequently lost focus and his erection when pain hit. This happened a lot less with the chair. He complained less about his back and we engaged in sex more often. Sometimes with the chair it seemed like it was when we were just getting together"  Susan F

b. Knee Pain:

• Tender kneecaps for the man:  a customer says: " When my wife and I make love frequently on a bed my kneecaps get bruised. This is particularly painful on older mattresses that have springs with not enough padding. The LuvSeat totally avoids this problem by permitting me to stand or sit, taking all pressure off of the kneecaps." Robert P
• Inflammation of the Meniscus for the man. A customer states:
  Congratulations on a truly great invention!  I am 58 years old and have been married to the same sexy woman for 38 years. While I have always loved sex, the pain that I experienced making love, in the conventional missionary position, on a bed was starting to outweigh the pleasure. For years, I have been suffering from inflammation of the meniscus behind both knees, and regular sexual activity
  has exacerbated this painful condition. In case you are curious, the meniscus is a crescent-
  shaped cartilage disk that cushions the end of a bone where it meets another bone in a joint such as the knee. The pain was so bad that I was considering surgery because I was not going to give up sex. Now, thanks to you and the LuvSeat, all the pain is gone, I will not need surgery and my knees are healing. JW,  Manassas Virginia

c. Artificial Hip or knee: A chiropractor customer has referred the LuvSeat to patients with these conditions. They report back great success because the LuvSeat permits the man to stand or sit allowing him avoid the unusual angles and stresses that strenuous motion in the missionary position places on these joints.

Heart Burn and Acid Reflux: A customer writes: "I have weak muscles in my lower esophageal sphincter. This  should be closed  in order  to keep stomach acids out of the esophagus, except when swallowing. Consequently I frequently experienced heart burn while making love in the missionary position. Since we have been using the LuvSeat I no longer have heart burn because I can make love while sitting or standing up. As I understand it, the acid does not splash as hard against the sphincter because I am upright. My inflamed esophagus is healing and I no longer need antacids Thanks for the LuvSeat". WJ Washington, DC

It's a simple case of gravity.  Fitness expert Brad Schoenfeld says that any exercise performed in the prone position can bring heartburn on. Because, he says, when you're on your back (or stomach)  there's more flow back up into the esophagus. Gastroenterologists like Dr. Christine Frissora  suggest that "Your best bet is to remain vertical while exercising. (Also see letter from a Harvard Medical School physician in the Expert Opinion section)

Lovemaking is a form of exercise, or at least the jostling of the body is similar to sits ups and ab crunches. And since with the ever popular missionary position the bodies tend to be prone, it is understandable that people who suffer from heartburn or acid reflux may have discomfort during lovemaking. 

The LuvSeat permits both partners to be in a more upright position, and therefore diminish or eliminate the pain of heartburn, making for a more satisfying sexual experience and relationship.

Certain Erectile Dysfunctions: Regardless of whether or not a man is treated medically for erectile dysfunction, it is a frequent observation that the erection may be firmer and longer-lasting when a man is upright.  The effect of gravity helps to reduce venous drainage from the penis in this position.
     The LuvSeat™ may thus offer substantial benefits to men who:

1. Have diminished rigidity with erection
2. Lose their erection before completing intercourse
3. Have an inadequate response to the oral medications such as Viagra
4. Have an inadequate response to treatment with penile injection therapy with vasodilators such as Caverject, Edex, or similar medications
5. Have an unsatisfactory response to treatment with the intraurethral suppository (MUSE)
6. Have an unsatisfactory response to treatment with vacuum devices and/or constrictive bands.

Men with Shorter Penises: Ninety percent of men measure the average 6" when erect. For those men who have concerns in this area, the LuvSeat creates unique angles that provides greater pleasure for both partners. Simply put, a man will feel bigger when he is able to thrust deeper into his lover because of the angle of her pelvis. The LuvSeat facilitates deeper penetration and increased stimulation and makes size less of a factor

Premature Ejaculation  Paula Hall, a Psychosexual Therapist has studied this medical problem and has recommended a number of steps that may help. We have excerpted three that have relevance to the LuvSeat. (Our comments are in italics)

• Stop and Start - this is the most common technique used in psychosexual therapy. Practice stimulating yourself to the point just before ejaculation - then stop. Start again when the sensations have subsided. Repeat this 3 times. Gradually you should find the length of time before each stop is getting longer.  (With the LuvSeat you are able to stop and rest while sitting on the seat. You don't have to hold your weight off of your partner with your arms as you do on a bed).
• Change strokes - if you feel you've gained more control with the stop and start technique, try changing your stroke to something less stimulating rather than stopping all together. (On the LuvSeat you can quickly change your stroke by changing angles- standing up a bit straighter, raising/lowering the nose a bit, moving to one side or the other, etc.)
• Change positions - during intercourse, try the stop and start technique when the sensations become strong and when you're more confident, try changing positions rather than stopping. (Simple with the LuvSeat. You can stop "man on top"position, to "woman on top" or rear entry and slow down while making the move).

Lower Back Pain: A
Lauren Andrew Hebert, PT, OCS has published the most frequently cited book and video on this important topic. He has endorsed the LuvSeat as an excellent aid for people with back pain. See Expert Opinions

 A number of customers have told us that because of herniation, degeneration or trauma to the disks in their lower back (L4 &L5) they are no longer able to make love while kneeling on a bed. It is just too painful to thrust forward and back. The also find it painful for their partners to sit or lie on them. The LuvSeat enables them to stand or sit while making love and they and their partners report great satisfaction and appreciation.

Heart Attack Prevention and recovery from cardiac events: For healthy hearts The American Heart Association encourages “at least 30-60 minutes of vigorous, dynamic exercise 3 or 4 times per week ….. “ Medical authorities likewise recommend a regimen of increased activity for people who have angina or experienced other cardiac events.  While we in no way claim that the LuvSeat™ will prevent heart attacks or mend people who have had them, we do know that you can get a very enjoyable 30 to 60 minutes of exercise while making love on it. And because it is so pleasurable you may find that you and your partner are increasing the frequency of your lovemaking (and your exercise). It sure beats jogging!!!!

Help with getting pregnant: Help with getting pregnant: We speculate that the LuvSeat™ may help some couples conceive since it can help them position their bodies in so many configurations. We found some information, which supports this speculation, and we will continue to search the literature for confirmation or refutation.

In "Fertility Plus: information written by patients for patients". Roger A. Hunt, Ph.D has compiled a series of FAQs  (frequently asked questions) about "Low Tech Ways to Help You Conceive". Below are excerpts from these FAQs, which we find particularly appropriate to the LuvSeat™. (Read the entire FAQs at www.fertilityplus.org)

10.6 Was there deep penetration into the vagina during ejaculation? In particular, at the beginning of ejaculation?

“This is one of the most frequently-recommended methods on the newsgroups, and in folk wisdom generally, for speeding the lucky sperm on its way toward union with the egg. There is a certain intuitive logic to the idea, for two reasons: first, sperm ought to travel faster in the right direction if they are swimming with gravity and not against it. Second, there is a reduced chance that semen will leak out of the vagina after intercourse."  - RAH

The LuvSeat™ permits the man to penetrate from a position below the lady’s vagina; many users have commented that they can achieve consistently deeper penetration than when making love on a bed. - RHM

10.8 How soon did he withdraw after ejaculation?

"It makes sense that after ejaculation, conception odds will be improved if the sperm have only one place to go -- through the cervix, into the uterus, and toward the tubes! Therefore, if at all possible, the man should try to keep his penis inside his partner for as long as possible (or feasible) after his orgasm. If used in conjunction with the female-orgasm-afterwards recommendation this can be an excellent way to propel the sperm in the right direction. It may be difficult logistically, but the effort may pay off." - RAH

10.9 Did intercourse take place on a hard or soft surface? (e.g., waterbed versus floor)

“….. Intuitively, firmer surfaces should be better, in that they can allow for carefully positioned deep penetration at the moment of male orgasm (which might be tricky if the surface is too soft.) Of course, this has to be balanced against other factors, including comfort -- not everyone enjoys intercourse on the floor, at least not every day!"  - RAH

The seats on the LuvSeat™ are firm but comfortable. More importantly, because both partners can control and very subtly change the positions of their bodies on the LuvSeat™, the can carefully-position themselves for deep penetration at the moment of orgasm. - RMH

10.13 Did she elevate her legs and/or pelvis after intercourse? For how long?

 “This is one of the most frequently-recommended methods on the newsgroups, and in folk wisdom generally, for speeding the lucky sperm on its way toward union with the egg. There is a certain intuitive logic to the idea, for two reasons: first, sperm ought to travel faster in the right direction if they are swimming with gravity and not against it. Second, there is a reduced chance that semen will leak out of the vagina after intercourse." - RAH

The LuvSeat can be easily tilted and locked into place so that the lady’s head is slightly or well below her pelvis.

More Comfort During Pregnancy: 

From customer in 7th month of pregnancy: "During the third trimester, the constant search for the "right position" can be frustrating and at times physically painful. For myself and my husband, the LuvSeat removed the pregnancy barrier and allowed us to achieve a higher level of both both intimacy and sexual gratification lost during the growth of my burgeoning belly" Susan J

From another in her 6th month:" As we were approaching the third trimester of pregnancy for our third child, I started remembering how difficult and sometimes uncomfortable it was to have sex with my husband in the later months because of my physical condition. The bed was simply not that easy to deal with and we have found the LuvSeat to be a welcome relief. In fact, having the chair turned out to be quite a surprise; it allowed us to be more adventurous and amorous than we had been during the other pregnancies and even in times without a pregnancy! It’s a fun addition to our private lives and has been a tremendous aid for us both in physical and mental terms. I have already recommended it to several close friends" Flora C

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EXERCISE BENEFITS

Many people, upon seeing the LuvSeat for the first time say, “Look Marge, it’s an exercise bench”. The headline in a Boston magazine article about the LuvSeat was “Naughty Nautilus”.  While we at the Compass Institute are sometimes slow, we are not dumb. We are now offering the Spirit which is a great exercise bench as well as facilitating intimate massage, and lovemaking.

The Spirit's superior adjustment capabilities make it a superior exercise bench. With most benches you have to get off and pull out a pin line up holes and put the pin back.  With the Spirit you can quickly and simply, without getting off the seat, adjust to exactly the height and angle you want.  This decreases the time that you need to work out to get the same benefits, and enables you to do your exercises in better alignment and with better form which athletic trainers advise is the optimal way to develop your muscle mass most quickly and safely.

BENEFITS FOR DIFFERENT BODY SIZES

For Taller men: Chairs are too low, tables are better, and some counters are just the right height but are in the way of your knees.  The LuvSeat™ is designed to accommodate men up to and including 6’ 6”, or the 95^th percentile for the world’s population. And your knees will be just fine

For Shorter Men: Chairs may still be too low, and the tables and counters are frequently out of reach. The LuvSeat™ is designed to accommodate men within the 95^th percentile, or about 5' 2” tall.

For Larger Men: The LuvSeat™ permits the man to stand or sit removing his weight totally from his partner, even immediately after he climaxes when weak arms sometimes beg to collapse.

For More Amply Proportioned Couples:
"Considerable variety is available to you through the simple expediency of changing the position of your legs. If you use a pillow, [or the LuvSeat] your vagina becomes elevated and entry is easier. If you use two pillows  [or lift the nose of the LuvSeat ], entry will not only be easy, it will be different. If you raise your legs to a certain height, the angle of penetration and points of friction will be different than if you raise your legs to another height, or if you do not raise then at all. You would be amazed at the variations three inches up or down can create."
-"Guide To Sex for Large Couples"
by Marvin Grosswirth

At the request of some of our more amply proportioned customers we are now offering an extended seat so that there should be room on it for both people to comfortably sit. (See Catalogue)

BENEFITS FOR SENIOR LOVERS

The comments herein are not at all scientific. They the observations of Tom and Susan Harcel, a couple in their early 60s and customers of the LuvSeat. Never the less they are true and heartfelt. As we get anecdotal feedback from other “senior” users, we will add to the list.

Easy on old bones and joints:  While my wife and I are in reasonably good shape, and thank God, not afflicted by the back, hip and knee problems discussed above, it still takes us a while to get the “kinks” out when we get up. While no more comfortable than the bed for us (except for the tender knees problem discussed above) the LuvSeat is very forgiving and permits us to get closer in ways not facilitated by the bed. I find that my stamina is better on the LuvSeat than in the bed because I can rest between strenuous activity and not be a burden on my wife.

Encourages exercise and stretching: When my wife and I make love she prefers to stretch her legs out and over my shoulders or upper arms, or have them bent at the knee between our chests. Either position requires significant flexibility, which encourages her to include stretching into her exercise routines.

A very enjoyable workout: For both of us putting the LuvSeat™ through its paces, very much puts our through our paces. Many muscles and tendons are challenged. We both reach high aerobic levels, and can sustain them, without burdening the other party.

Performance Enhancement:  Lets face it; with age many facets of our physical bodies don’t always work as well as they used to and become less functional.  I am less able to “get it up” and “keep it up” than I was years ago. However, on the LuvSeat because of the angles of penetration provided, I am able to stay pleasantly engaged and even climax, with only a partial erection.

ALTERNATIVE SEXUALITY

The phrase 'different strokes for different folks' applies no better than to human sexuality. We believe that as long as the sexual activity is among adults and is consensual any different strokes are fine. We are also convinced that the LuvSeatª and its family of products will be helpful to people no matter what their strokes. So we are pleased to welcome those of you who are into Tantra sexuality, bondage, S&M, domination and submissive, gay and lesbian, dungeon activity and any other consensual sexual leanings.