The Pavlock Gadget

“Has anyone come across this? It’s a wearable gadget (for the wrist) that delivers electric shocks to curb bad habits.

MEET PAVLOK: THE FIRST DEVICE THAT BREAKS HABITS BY DELETING TEMPTATION. PAVLOK ASSOCIATES A MILD ZAP WITH YOUR BAD HABIT, TRAINING YOUR BRAIN TO STOP LIKING THE HABIT. PAVLOK USES VIBRATION, BEEP, TAP, AND ZAP SENSATIONS TO TRAIN YOUR BRAIN TO DISLIKE BAD HABITS AND PREFER GOOD ONES.

If it fits on your wrist, why stop there? This looks like it has a lot of potential for ‘male management’ scenarios—much like the dreamlover concept but at a much more affordable price point ($199). Just hand over the control app to your KH and get ready to comply.

What do you think?

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"Interesting. I suppose it might be tricky to keep secure since the shock mechanism is built into the band itself; you can't swap it out for a metal one that locks down easily. The phone's range seems limited to about 30 feet. However, manual mode during supervised sessions could work fine. Most of its standard functions would operate just as well if attached to your tackle box, with the exception of the hand position sensor. It can shock you when visiting blocked sites, but I'm not sure how else it fits into a sexual dynamic. Perhaps if it's sensitive enough, it could keep you within specific rooms, though it won't force you to work or clean—just stay put. Its strength appears more surprising than painful, so it might feel no different from what your KH commands anyway. Actually, having two (or even three, if they can sync up) makes me wonder: could it shock your hand whenever it lingers near your junk for over 20 seconds? It seems like a light anti-masturbation tool, especially when paired with an insecure device that just needs to slow you down long enough to deliver the zap. I imagine it won't stop someone who really wants to go through with it, and if it's not very sensitive (meaning you'd have to keep your hands raised constantly), it might be a bit uncomfortable. Overall, whatever use you find for it seems best suited to the wrist anyway, where it can also serve as a playful 'torture' tool when needed."

"> it seems like whatever use you find for it would be best on the wrist anyway, where it can also act as a playful 'torture' tool when needed. That makes sense. I appreciate that the voltage ranges from 17 to 340 volts—that's plenty of room to deliver a surprise. I bet some couples out there will enjoy using it for training, discipline, and punishment.... Isn't technology wonderful?"

"This gadget was showcased on the May 20, 2016 episode of a TV show where entrepreneurs pitch to wealthy investors. The presenter got quite roasted by the panel regarding his financial details. Most (if not all) of the Sharks tried it out on their wrists like regular watches. The presenter used an app on his phone to activate the device. Shortly after, the panel asked him (with ominous shark movie music playing in the background) to increase the 'shock' from its lowest setting to a higher one. "All" of the Sharks instantly raised their voices, telling the presenter to turn it off immediately. He used his phone app again to lower the voltage. While he didn't secure a deal based on what I saw in their reactions, the high setting was definitely painful and would surely discourage unwanted behavior."

"I'd love to give one a try, but I suspect the shock isn't that intense. We've been using a Dogtra arc collar. I 3D printed stainless steel rounded contacts to make it more comfortable (slightly ironic, perhaps) and they definitely grab your attention while remaining quite ergonomic."