Murray Hill OB/GYN's Office Doubles As Sex Toy Shop

Photo by Jason Kuffer

A Murray Hill gynecologist just managed to make your next visit even more awkward! The doc has started selling sex toys after his own sex life was revived by vibes. Dr. Andrew Scheinfeld told Details magazine he provides his patients with easy access to bondage and pegging gear, such as handcuffs, masks, and strap-ons—noting people stuck in ruts should mix things up in the bedroom.

To help with the blush-factor, he has patients go through his office manager Brenda Catapano, who pressed a vibrating cock ring against the Details reporter's belly upon his visit! While illustrating how one might wrap it around one's testicles, she noted: "Vibrating against the skin back there, on the gentlemen—definitely a step up. This is a keeper. Whenever I introduce it to the ladies and gentlemen, I always have them feel it, touch it, play with it."

As for the critics? He says, "Most physicians don't get where they are by doing things that are against the rules. By some of my colleagues, this might be ridiculed. You have to do what's right, and this is right for my patients." [via NYMag]

UPDATE: Babeland co-founder Claire Cavanah tells us, "Doctors are in a unique position of trust to work and this is a great opportunity to de-stigmatize sex toys. Babeland does a lot of work with medical providers to educate them about how toys can help their patients with medical conditions ranging from premature ejaculation to an inability to orgasm so we’re encouraged to see a doctor taking this on directly. It’s a good day for the sex-positivity!"

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By Jen Carlson in News on April 7, 2010 4:45 PM

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elleng35

well, I'm surprised there was no mention of the Gigi Vibrator. I just picked one up for me and my boyfriend (at www.gigivibrator.com ) and I can't tell you how amazing it is! really helped our relationship!

VK

No wonder the doc hasn't had time to return my calls. He's been too busy pushing dildos to tend to his regular patients.

Dirk

Is that his office in the photo? If not, then it's misleading to run that photo with this story.

Arnau

I think this is a positive thing as too many people are awkward around sex toys! Good idea letting his assistant manage it so the patient-doctor relationships remains professional.

I agree - destigmatization is great!

Guest

best. post. ever.

derektut

Dr. Scheinfeld delivered my son back in September, and I am very familiar with his office.

The picture is incredibly misleading. I can assure you, this was done with the utmost respect towards his patients. He is a fantastic OB\GYN and both me and my wife recommend him highly (even though we never purchased the fun stuff!).

Trilby16

Ew.... Just ew.

bigmikebrooklyn

THIS IS ALL THE FAULT OF BLOOMBAG!

when will you sheeple learn?

sex toys are the most potent form of government corruption on display in the public.

RAY KELLY

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vote crackpot for mayor.

NONE OF YOU HAVE DISPROVEN ANYTHING I SAID.

You are off topic and support the right wingers agenda.

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