My title may seem obtuse. Since on our site there are separate categories, one for Latex and one for PVC & Rubber. Although, one might be titillated differently by say Rubber Doll, than by Anna Rose of Alter Pic, these fetishes have much in common. The idea of the model encased in a second skin. The paradox of someone who is fully covered but whose body seems exposed by the details clearly outlined through these materials creates a strange aura of protected vulnerability.

Personally, I’ll admit that as sexy as I might find such attire on someone else for me I’m afraid that I’d probably panic if ever I donned head to foot PVC, rubber or latex. No, it’s not because I’d be worried it might bring too much attention to the fact that I’ve gained several pounds since I quit smoking. It’s more that I always feel the need to let my skin breath.

I used to own a pair of ‘pleather’ pants and few vinyl shirts too. I could handle the short-sleeved tops but must admit having my legs wrapped in plastic fabric was next to unbearable except if I was standing outside in the cold. It made me think of those questionable weight loss pants that are supposed to slenderize by making you sweat out toxins and fat.

One evening out in a club with those bad boys on and I came home a good five pounds lighter. Hey, come to think of it, maybe I should wear them this weekend since in a few hours I’d be back to my smoker’s weight. However, even they might not hurt my lungs as cigarettes would, the dehydration they cause leave me slightly dizzy and weak.

Anyway, according to Reuters (11/30/06), Jan Vinzenz Krause from the Institute for Condom Consultancy announced the development of what may be the ultimate latex fit. His team, which has its own website, has developed a spray-on condom in a can. Before, you run out to buy some to cover yourself or a friend in the ultimate catsuit, let’s be clear that it isn’t applied to one’s penis like hairspray on a baldhead.

Instead, you will need to insert your penis into the canister itself so that it can cover your shaft from all angles. It should be ready after 5 seconds of ‘vulcanizing’. I think that if they’re clever, the applicator should vibrate a bit since we all know how easy it can be to lose an erection while pausing to put on a rubber. Nevertheless, I guess you wouldn’t want it mechanical fluffer effect to be too stimulating or you might actually no longer need you lover or the condom after it was ready.