Toothing Sex Craze Underway

[DVTimes]

Toothing Sex Craze Underway

LONDON ? The makers of Bluetooth technology probably had no idea that their groundbreaking wireless platform would be used to facilitate anonymous sex, but it has given way to the latest sex craze to hit the United Kingdom called "Toothing."
And while the craze has not yet hit the United States, it is reportedly a rapidly growing phenomenon in Britain with a growing following of people looking to brighten up their days with a little anonymous sex in public places.

Using Bluetooth-enabled devices, people all over the UK are using wireless technology and a pre-specified lingo to hook up for sex fests. Consequently, toothing blogs and boards have sprung up on the Internet where devoted toothers can exchange ideas, toothing tips, and experiences with other toothers.

Bluetooth is a short-range packet radio networking technology first introduced by Ericsson engineers in 1998. An industry consortium that includes Nokia, Intel, IBM, Microsoft, Toshiba, 3Com and Motorola coordinates the specifications for the technology that enables the ad hoc creation of wireless networks which can link up to eight devices and transmit data and voice packets at speeds of up to 722 kbps.

According to the "Guide to Toothing," a website supporting the sex trend, the usual toothing solicitation sent via wireless devices is simply "Toothing?"

Toothers identify each other by scouring their devices for other Bluetooth-enabled devices in their area.

If the person on the other end of the wireless message is interested, messages and photos are exchanged until a location is agreed upon for a sexual encounter. Typically the toothers sex spot of choice are public restrooms.

"Toothing is a form of anonymous sex with strangers - usually on some form of transport or enclosed areas such as a conference or training seminar," the toothing websites states. "Toothers meet by first connecting suitable equipment - such as a modern phone or palmtop computer. Users discover other computers or phones in the vicinity and then send a speculative message.

The author of the "Guide to Toothing," and the originator of the sex craze, claims that he first got started as one of the first toothers after he had his wireless device "bluejacked" by a stranger who he later ended up having an anonymous sexual encounter with. The term "bluejacked" eventually evolved into what is known today as "Toothing."

"Flirting is fun, sex is fun," said one anonymous toother. "We're just employing expensive, complex toys to find the most basic form of entertainment."

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[cherrylula]

gee, lets hope they wear condoms

[cluck]

Is it just gays doing this? I can't imagine many good looking women walking around trolling for sex on PDA's.

[DVTimes]

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TOOTHING


by Admin


Updated 4th March 2004

Introduction
This tries to describe the way the 'Toothing and 'Toothers operate in Great Britain. As this covers a wide range it can only be fairly general but it tries to cover the basics of the range of places available in the UK.

Thank you to all those who have made suggestions.

What is a 'Toothing?
'Toothing is a form of anonymous sex with strangers - usually on some form of transport or enclosed area such as a conference or training seminar. 'Toothers meet by first connecting suitable equipment - such as a modern phone or palmtop computer. Users 'discover' other computers or phones in the vicinity and then send a speculative message. The usual greeting is: 'Toothing?'.

If the other party is interested, messages are exchanged until a suitable location is agreed - usually a public toilet, although there are tales of more adventurous spots such as deserted carriages or staff areas. What happens next is up to you!

Why 'Tooth?
It's fun! And exciting! And you can meet some wonderful new people and make proper friends.

How to find other 'Toothers
Post specific technical issues in the appropriate forum. But, as a start, ensure your device - be it a phone, laptop or a PDA - is set to be 'discoverable' and enable 'new connections'.

What Happens?
This is up to you

Safe 'Toothing
Toothing is fun and exciting - but you need to stay safe. Be sure the place you arrange to meet is close to others. This makes it even more exciting, but potentially safer.

If you do agree to head back to someone's house, be sure you let a friend know where you are.

Always practise safe sex.

Happy 'Toothing!




UPDATED FAQ: SENDING YOUR FIRST MOBILE PHONE TOOTH



Updated 9th March 2004


1. Go to the contacts part of your phone.

2. Create a new contact - this could be under 'contacts' or phone book.

3. Set the name and details etc to whatever you want the recipient toother to see. Most toothers set theirs to be "Toothing?". You will also want to include your text number if you want to continue the conversation more easily. You may want to include the toothing blog's URL (toothing.blogspot.com) too, as then they can find this board and find you again.

4. To send a tooth message, select the contact you added from your phone book (if you entered the information as above, it'll be filed under 'Toothing?'), and then select 'Options'. Select 'Send Business Card' and then 'Via Bluetooth'.

5. Your device will now scour the area for available bluetooth devices. If you see a list - select the most exciting-sounding and hit 'send'. This process is entirely anonymous.

6. Wait for a response, and take it from there! If you have included your text number, they will be able to text you back. If you haven't, be sure you have listed your device name so they can send that back (it works equally well, although they will have to send a business card as described above. Experienced toothers will be comfortable with either method, although once contact has been established, texting is most convenient).

Do also make sure your device's visibility is set to "Shown to all" and, of course, that your Bluetooth is actually On!

Finally, Toothing with a PDA is much simpler. You should have an application called 'BlueChat' or something (aptly-named, huh?) which will enable you to connect and chat more easily.

[Hollywood Horwitz]

people are wierd,especially British peeps!

[dunefield]

bring the craze to australia...

[wdsguy]

prob just a buncha fat woman usin that shit

[gornyhuy]

I thought this was called "dogging"... basically a flash mob with the purpose of group anonymous sex. Just read about it a few months ago.

[Webasic]

I was reading about it earlier today, first I'd heard about it.