I’ll be the first to admit it – I am a sucker for good packaging. When I stumbled upon the website, www.readytwogo.net, I fell instantly in love. Ready two Go carries a brilliant line of “safer sex tins,” and with these babies, practicing safe sex has never looked so good.
The kits come all bundled up in slick-looking tins. No more carrying the awkward condom (or package of condoms) at the bottom of your suitcase or in your pocket; these tins contain the condom, the right amount of lube, and an educational card, and they’ll never be an embarrassing addition to your bedside table or purse.
There are a few choices among the safer sex tins. For the person who keeps her options open, the “fun one” holds one Lifestyles Form Fitting condom, 3-ml of lube and one STD information card ($4.45). Counting on round two tonight? “Twice nice” has you covered for $4.95. With six condoms, “sack pack” is a good option for a long weekend ($8.95), and a “safe case” holds eight for $12.95 (and yes, the amount of lube increases as the number of condoms goes up).
Perusing through the tins, I know what all of my friends are getting for Christmas. And they would be awesome favors for any adult party. As a married woman who doesn’t use condoms as birth control, I’m still temped to buy the special edition Marky Ramone tin just because it’s so cool and will look perfect with my spiked leather bracelet. And once you buy a tin, you can purchase “refresh kits” that come in Chinese take-out boxes.
Mad BJ is the maker of Ready two Go, and along with producing a discrete line of safe-sex products, the company is pro-education and pro-health. Their mission: “To promote safe sex by providing cost effective tools that are discreet, convenient, and fun. We also aim to educate the public on the importance of safe sex practices as well as support organizations that promote social change through our philanthropic efforts.” Indeed, the site features an informative section on condoms, STDs, and sexual enjoyment. And the company has been involved in numerous educational and philanthropic events and programs.
There are certain things that most women hold dear, and among these are education, style, and a good cause. With Ready two Go, Mad BJ has combined all three of these elements into one fabulous product line.
Originally published October 2008