Patent Publication Number: US-2009234182-A1

Title: Stress Relief Systems

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     The present application is related to and claims priority from prior provisional application Ser. No. 61/037,292, filed Mar. 17, 2008, entitled “STRESS RELIEF SYSTEMS”; and, this application is related to and claims priority from prior provisional application Ser. No. 61/076,572, filed Jun. 27, 2008, entitled “STRESS RELIEF SYSTEMS”, the contents of both of which are incorporated herein by this reference and are not admitted to be prior art with respect to the present invention by the mention in this cross-reference section. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     This invention relates to providing a system for improved stress relief in adult humans. More particularly, this invention relates to providing systems and tools to relieve stress using sexual stimulation. 
     Stress relief may be accomplished in a variety of manners. One such manner is sexual stimulation and climax. It would be useful to improve current sexual aid tool systems to accommodate a user-preferred preference as to size, girth, length, etc. For example, a need exists in the market place for a sexual aid that is highly customizable to an individual user&#39;s wants or needs. 
     OBJECTS AND FEATURES OF THE INVENTION 
     A primary object and feature of the present invention is to provide a system overcoming the above mentioned problems. 
     It is a further primary object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system comprising monetization methods for internet sales in ecommerce of interchangeable component sexual aids. Another object and feature of the present invention is to provide a sexual aid with at least three interchangeable segments that may be user-selected for individual stress relief. 
     Another object and feature of the present invention is to provide a sexual aid system to provide sexual aid tools that are customizable to user&#39;s preferences. 
     Another object and feature of the present invention is to provide a sexual aid system comprising a customizing kit. 
     Another object and feature of the present invention is to provide a sexual aid system with machined parts. 
     Another object and feature of the present invention is to provide a sexual aid system with shapes that are not limited to a single axis. 
     Another object and feature of the present invention is to provide a sexual aid system comprising at least one sexual aid tool that comprises a plurality of segmented portions, so that the sexual aid tool may be taken apart and put back together in customizable (user chosen) segments. 
     Another object and feature of the present invention is to provide a sexual aid system wherein users may customize the shape and size of the sexual aid tool, depending on such user&#39;s preference, using components of the sexual aid system. 
     Another object and feature of the present invention is to provide a sexual aid system wherein the plurality of segmented tool portions comprises a plurality of interchangeable segmented portions. 
     It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system comprising variety of different segments that may differ in size, shape, color, weight and capabilities that may also be user-selected. 
     It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system comprising monetization using real and virtual world applications. 
     It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system comprising monetization in retail, wholesale and other brick-and-mortar goods and/or services establishments. 
     A further primary object and feature of the present invention is to provide such a system that is efficient, inexpensive and handy. Other objects and features of this invention will become apparent with reference to the following descriptions. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In accordance with a preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a sexual aid system comprising: at least three segments, each segment of such at least three segments structured and arranged to couple to all other such segments; wherein any at least two of such at least three segments, when assembled, comprise a sexual-aid tool; and wherein each such segment of such at least three segments comprises at least one first end comprising at least one first coupler; and/or at least one second end comprising at least one second coupler; and wherein such at least one first coupler element is attachable to such at least one second coupler element. 
     Moreover, it provides such a system wherein: any such at least three segments, when assembled, comprise at least one sexual-aid tool; wherein such sexual-aid tool comprises a single longitudinal internal chamber; wherein such single longitudinal internal chamber comprises at least one central axis; and wherein portions of such at least one central axis are located within each one of such at least three intercouplable segments. Additionally, it provides such a system wherein such single longitudinal internal chamber is structured and arranged to hold at least one vibratory element. 
     Also, it provides such a system wherein such at least one sexual-aid tool is structured and arranged to be length customized by a user. In addition, it provides such a system wherein such at least three segments comprise: at least one first end segment comprising at least one first coupler; at least one second end segment comprising at least one second coupler; and at least one middle segment comprising at least at least one first coupler and at least one second coupler; wherein such at least one first coupler is attachable to such at least one second coupler. And, it provides such a system wherein such at least one sexual-aid tool is structured and arranged to be length adjustable, to any user-selected length, using a plurality of such at least one middle segments. Further, it provides such a system wherein each such at least one first coupler and such at least one second coupler are structured and arranged to assist connecting any of at least one first, at least one second, and at least one third segments of such at least three segments. 
     Even further, it provides such a system wherein such at least one first coupler and such at least one second coupler comprise threaded couplers. Moreover, it provides such a system further comprising: at least one sealing assembly structured and arranged to form at least one substantially fluid-resistant seal between intercoupled pairs of such at least three segments; wherein such at least one sealing assembly assist in retaining fluids within such single longitudinal internal chamber. Additionally, it provides such a system wherein such at least one sealing assembly comprises a plurality of circumferential sealing members with each one structured and arranged to seal such intercoupled pairs of such at least three segments. Also, it provides such a system wherein each one of such plurality of circumferential sealing members comprises at least one O-ring seal. 
     In addition, it provides such a system wherein at least one of such at least three segments comprises at least one millable plastic material. And, it provides such a system wherein such at least one millable plastic material substantially comprises acrylic. Further, it provides such a system wherein at least one of such at least three segments comprises at least one metal. 
     Even further, it provides such a system wherein such at least one sexual-aid tool substantially comprises at least one metal. Moreover, it provides such a system wherein such at least one metal substantially comprises aluminum. Additionally, it provides such a system wherein such aluminum comprises at least one anodized finish. 
     Also, it provides such a system wherein at least one of such at least three segments comprises at least one axially symmetric outer shape. In addition, it provides such a system wherein at least one of such at least three segments comprises at least one axially asymmetric outer shape. And, it provides such a system wherein such at least one sexual-aid tool comprises at least one generally phallic shape. 
     In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a sexual aid kit system for producing user-assembled segmented sexual aid tools, such method comprising: at least one starter sexual aid kit comprising at least three intercouplable segments, at least one set of instructions for assembling such at least three intercouplable segments to form at least one sexual-aid tool, and at least one package structured and arranged to hold such at least three intercouplable segments; wherein such assembled sexual-aid tool comprises a single longitudinal internal chamber; wherein such single longitudinal internal chamber comprises at least one central axis; and wherein portions of such at least one central axis are located within each one of such at least three intercouplable segments. 
     Further, it provides such a sexual aid kit system further comprising: at least one accessory sexual aid kit; wherein such at least one accessory sexual aid kit comprises at least one member of the group consisting essentially of at least one additional intercouplable segment intercouplable with at least one of such at least three intercouplable segments of such at least one starter sexual aid kit, at least one sexual aid element insertable within such single longitudinal internal chamber at least one storage pouch structured and arranged to store such sexual-aid tool, at least one repair item structured and arranged to assist user repair of such sexual-aid tool, at least one set of instructions, and at least one package structured and arranged to hold the contents of such at least one accessory sexual aid kit. Even further, it provides such a sexual aid kit system further comprising at least one additional individually packaged intercouplable segment intercouplable with at least one of such at least three intercouplable segments of such at least one starter sexual aid kit. Further, it provides such a sexual aid kit system further comprising: at least one substantially solid single-piece sexual-aid tool. 
     In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a method, relating to the production of segmented sexual aid tools comprising a plurality of intercouplable segments, such method comprising the steps of: producing at least one computer-aided design for at least one segmented sexual aid tool comprising a plurality of intercouplable segments; deriving from such at least one computer-aided design, software control instructions for at least one multi-axis computer numerical controlled machine tool; producing at least one first end segment of such segmented sexual aid tool using at least one multi-axis computer numerical controlled machine tool controlled by such software control instructions; producing at least one second end segment of such segmented sexual aid tool using such at least one multi-axis computer numerical controlled machine tool controlled by such software control instructions; and producing at least one intermediate segment of such segmented sexual aid tool using such at least one multi-axis computer numerical controlled machine tool controlled by such software control instructions; wherein such at least one first end segment comprises at least one first coupler; wherein such at least one second end segment comprises at least at least one second coupler; wherein such at least one intermediate segment comprises both at least one first coupler and at least one second coupler; and wherein such at least one first coupler is intercouplable with such at least one second coupler. Moreover, it provides such a method further comprising the step of providing such at least one substantially solid material in the form of at least one aluminum billet. Additionally, it provides such a method further comprising the step of polishing at least one of such at least one first end segment, such at least one second end segment, and such at least one intermediate segment. 
     Also, it provides such a method further comprising the step of applying at least one anodized finish to at least one of such at least one first end segment, such at least one second end segment, and such at least one intermediate segment. 
     In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a method, relating to marketing of segmented sexual aid tools comprising at least one assembly of user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts, such method comprising the steps of: displaying in at least one first display, such segmented sexual aid tools in a substantially assembled condition; displaying in at least one second display, a plurality of such user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts; and displaying in at least one third display, adjoining such at least one first display and such at least one second display, information relating to possible user-customization of such segmented sexual aid tools using such intercouplable sexual aid tool parts. 
     In addition, it provides such a method further comprising the steps of: offering for sale such segmented sexual aid tools and such plurality of user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts; wherein such step of offering for sale comprises the step of displaying within at least one of such at least one first display, such at least one second display, and such at least one third display, product ordering information for assisting selection and ordering of such segmented sexual aid tools and such plurality of user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts. And, it provides such a method wherein such product ordering information comprises at least one telephone number of at least one segmented sexual aid tools product fulfillment site. Further, it provides such a method wherein such product ordering information comprises at least one Internet website address associated with at least one segmented sexual aid tools product fulfillment website. Even further, it provides such a method wherein such product ordering information comprises at least one order form usable within at least one segmented sexual aid tools retail site. 
     In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a method, relating to marketing of segmented sexual aid tools comprising at least one assembly of user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts, such method comprising the steps of: providing to at least one customer, at least one purchasing-interface for the purchasing of such user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts; wherein such at least one purchasing-interface comprises; at least one customer-selection interface structured and arranged to enable selecting of at least one custom combination of such user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts usable to assemble at least one segmented sexual aid tool, at least one customer-order interface structured and arranged assist in generating at least one custom order of such user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts, and at least one customer-payment interface structured and arranged assist in the acceptance of payment at least one custom order of such user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts; providing for the manufacture of such at least one custom order of such user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts on receipt of such at least one custom order and such payment; providing for shipping such at least one custom order of such user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts to such at least one customer. Even further, it provides such a method further comprising the step of establishing at least one Internet website server structured and arranged host at least one website comprising such at least one purchasing-interface. Even further, it provides such a method further comprising the step of establishing at least one retail distribution site comprising such at least one purchasing-interface. 
     In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a sexual aid system comprising: at least three segments, each segment of such at least three segments structured and arranged to couple to all other such segments; wherein any at least two of such at least three segments, when assembled, comprise a sexual-aid tool; and wherein each such segment of such at least three segments comprises at least one first end comprising at least one first coupler element; and/or at least one second end comprising at least one second coupler element; and wherein such at least one first coupler element is attachable to such at least one second coupler element. 
     In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides each and every novel feature, element, combination, step and/or method disclosed or suggested by this patent application. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  shows a diagrammatic view, illustrating a plurality of segmented portions for a sexual aid tool of the stress relief system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  shows an exploded perspective view, illustrating a sexual aid tool of the stress relief system, according to the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 3  shows an exploded side view, illustrating the sexual aid tool according to the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 2 . 
         FIG. 4  shows the sectional view  4 - 4  of  FIG. 3  according to the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 2 . 
         FIG. 5  shows a sectional view, illustrating a first end portion of the sexual aid tool comprising a female coupling element, according to the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 4 . 
         FIG. 6  shows a sectional view, illustrating a first end portion of the sexual aid tool comprising a male coupling element, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  shows a sectional view, illustrating a middle portion of the sexual aid tool comprising dual female coupling elements, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  shows a sectional view, illustrating a middle portion of the sexual aid tool comprising dual male coupling elements, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 9  shows a sectional view illustrating a middle portion of the sexual aid tool comprising a male end-coupling element and a female end-coupling element according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 10  shows a sectional view, illustrating a middle portion of the sexual aid tool comprising dual male coupling elements, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 11  shows a sectional view, illustrating a middle portion of the sexual aid tool comprising dual female coupling elements, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 12  shows a sectional view, illustrating a second end portion of the sexual aid tool comprising a male coupling element, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 13  shows a sectional view, illustrating a second end portion of the sexual aid tool comprising a female coupling element, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 14  shows a side view, of a single-axis segmented sexual aid tool of the stress relief system, according to the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 15  shows a side view, of a multiple-axis segmented sexual aid tool of the stress relief system, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 16  shows a side view, of another multiple-axis segmented sexual aid tool of the stress relief system, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 17  shows a side view, of another multiple-axis segmented sexual aid tool of the stress relief system, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 18  shows a side view, partially in section, of a preferred pouch for the sexual aid tool of the stress relief system, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 19  shows a schematic diagram, illustrating preferred items making up a preferred kit, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 20  shows a schematic diagram, illustrating preferred individual components and accessory kits usable to augment the starter kit of  FIG. 19 , according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 21  shows a schematic flow diagram, illustrating a preferred production method, according to the present invention. 
         FIG. 22  shows an overall schematic diagram, illustrating a preferred sexual-aid business-architecture, according to a preferred monetizing method of the present invention. 
         FIG. 23  shows a schematic diagram, illustrating a preferred retail purchase transaction and subsequent direct purchase transaction by the end consumer, according to the preferred monetizing method of  FIG. 22 . 
         FIG. 24  shows a processing flowchart according to a preferred method for stress relief tool system customization involving user input data and user-provided specifications, according to the preferred monetization method of  FIG. 22 . 
         FIG. 25  shows a schematic illustration, of a user input data screen of a website, according to the preferred monetization method of  FIG. 22 . 
         FIG. 26  shows a processing flowchart, illustrating the preferred steps for a user customization involving the uploading of customer input data, according to the preferred monetization method of  FIG. 22 . 
         FIG. 27  shows a schematic block diagram of a typical processor configuration for an implementation of the preferred monetization method of  FIG. 22 . 
         FIG. 28  shows an exploded perspective view, illustrating another sexual aid tool of the stress relief system, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 29  shows a side view, illustrating an assembled sexual aid tool of the stress relief system, according to the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 28 . 
         FIG. 30  shows a perspective view, illustrating another assembled sexual aid tool of the stress relief system, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 31  shows a sectional view illustrating a fixed vibrator insert for a section of the sexual aid tool of the stress relief system, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 32  shows a sectional view illustrating an insertable vibrator insert for a section of the sexual aid tool of the stress relief system, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE BEST MODES AND PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION 
       FIG. 1  shows a diagrammatic view illustrating a plurality of segmented portions  106  of a preferably user-assembled, segmented, sexual aid tool  104  of the stress relief system  100  according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 2  shows an exploded perspective view, illustrating a selection of segmented portions  106  aligned to allow for the assembly of a single, segmented, sexual aid tool  104  of the stress relief system  100 , according to the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 1 . 
     The stress relief system  100  is preferably comprised of a plurality of segmented portions  106  that can preferably be attached to each other to produce a segmented, sexual aid tool  104  (see also  FIG. 14 ). Segmented sexual aid tool  104  is preferably capable of being assembled and disassembled so that a user may change the shape or size of the tool by selecting from available segments. Such selection is preferably user-customizable simply by reattaching the segmented portions  106  in a different orientation or by the addition or deletion of additional segmented portions  106  by the user. For example, choosing different segmented portions  106  may increase or decrease the width, increase or decrease the girth, add a segment with a different exterior surface, add a unique protrusion, etc. 
     The plurality of segmented portions  106  preferably comprises at least one first-end portion  110 , at least one second-end portion  116  and at least one middle portion  120 , as shown. First-end portion  110  is preferably selectable from a plurality of first-end portions  110 , as shown. Second-end portion  116  is preferably selectable from a plurality of second-end portions  116 , as shown. Middle portion  120  is preferably selectable from a plurality of middle portions  120 , as shown. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other segmented portion arrangements such as, for example, matching-end portion segments, mirrored-end portion segments, more than two end portions (such as a cross-configuration), multiple middle sections, etc., may suffice. 
     In the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 1 , first-end portions  110  preferably comprise multiple shapes, such as conical shape  122 , bulbous shape  124 , mushroom shape  126 , and helmet shape  128 , as shown. While the shapes of first-end portions  110  may also be utilized as second-end portion shapes, second-end portions  116  preferably comprise at least one portion having at least one base element, preferably a flat bottom  130  to allow the segmented sexual aid tool  104  to be placed in an upright position when placed on a flat surface. 
     First end portions  110  are preferably about two and one-half inches in length, not including external coupling elements, and preferably have a girth preferably between about one inch and about two inches in diameter. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other dimensions for girth such as, for example, about one inch to about four inches, larger or smaller dimensions, serpentine dimensions, varying diameters, etc., may suffice. 
     Preferably, second end portions  116  comprise at least one set of shapes that are aesthetically pleasing and functional (i.e. as a sexual aid, including comprising gripping portions) when matched to at least one of such first end portions  110 , as shown. Second end portions  116  are preferably about two and one-half inches in length not including external coupling elements and have a girth at least about an inch in diameter and preferably between about one inch and about two inches in diameter. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other dimensions for girth such as, for example, about one inch to about four inches, larger or smaller dimensions, serpentine dimensions, varying diameters, etc., may suffice. The flat bottom  130  preferably has the same diameter as the rest of the second end portion  116  or larger. As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the flat bottom  130  may be much larger, in order to provide a stable base as well as a hand-grippable portion  144  for a user. 
     Preferably, middle portions  120  also comprise at least one set of shapes that are aesthetically pleasing and functional when matched to at least one of such first-end portions  110 , as shown. For example, middle portion  132  is preferably ribbed, middle portion  134  is preferably smooth, middle portion  136  is preferably accordion-shaped and middle portion  138  is preferably bulging, as shown. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other shaped arrangements such as, for example, serpentine, ridged, rounded, shaped combinations, etc., may suffice. Middle portion  120  preferably is about two and one-half to about four inches in length; however, the middle portion  120  is substantially customizable as it is the portion easily offered in a variety of interchangeable shapes and sizes to effect the customization of the segmented sexual aid tool  104 . 
     Barring specific specialized embodiments, any segmented portion  106  is preferably intercouplable with any other segmented portion  106  within the system, preferably by means of a set of compatible couplers. This highly-preferred feature provides essentially universal interchangeability of parts to enable exceptional customization potential. Preferably, each respective first-end portion  110 , second-end portion  116 , and middle portion  120  comprises at least one coupling element, preferably male coupler/female coupler elements, highly preferably comprising male threaded coupler elements  140  and female threaded coupler elements  142 , as shown. By manufacturing a plurality of segmented portions  106  with both male threaded coupler elements  140  and female threaded coupler elements  142 , the stress relief system  100  provides for a large number of different combinations of segmented portions  106  that may be combined to form any one segmented sexual aid tool  104 , as shown. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other coupler arrangements such as, for example, bayonet coupling, magnetic coupling, press fit coupling, flexible couplings, living hinge couplings, double-male couplers, double-female couplers, cam-lock fittings, compression couplers, etc., may suffice. Further, upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other permanent coupling arrangements for user-customized selection and then permanent coupling of such customized selection such as, for example, permanent adhesive, permanent snap-lock, etc., may suffice. 
     When preferably assembled into a segmented sexual aid tool  104  as generally shown in  FIG. 2  (and best illustrated in  FIG. 4 ), each respective segmented portion  106  preferably comprises a bore portion, preferably a through-bore  111  in the middle portions  120 , which assists the formation of a longitudinal internal chamber  150 , as shown. Highly preferably, when assembled, the segmented sexual aid tool  104  comprises a single longitudinal internal chamber, preferably along at least one central axis  152 , as shown. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other internal chamber arrangements such as, for example, multiple hollows, alternating hollows and solid portions, etc., may suffice. 
       FIG. 3  shows a side view, illustrating the segmented sexual aid tool  104  according to the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 2 .  FIG. 4  shows the sectional view  4 - 4  of  FIG. 3  according to the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 2 . Preferably, the longitudinal internal chamber  150  in combination with male threaded coupler elements  140  and female threaded coupler elements  142  provides an arrangement wherein other sexual aid elements  154  may be placed into the longitudinal internal chamber  150 . Preferably, for example, longitudinal internal chamber  150  is sized to accept such other sexual aid elements  154  that comprise: at least a slim-line vibrator  160 ; ball-bearings  162 ; and lubricant  164 . A preferred slim-line vibrator  160  comprises at least one “Slim Line Vibrator” (as manufactured by California Exotics, for example). Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as manufacturing preference, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other vibratory devices may suffice. 
     Preferably, longitudinal internal chamber  150  is sized from about ½ inch in diameter to about 1 inch in diameter, highly preferably, about 75%-90% of the overall diameter of the sexual aid tool is removable for the longitudinal internal chamber  150 , primarily to keep the segmented sexual aid tool  104  lighter and allow for maximum insertion of such additional accessory features as described herein. The longitudinal internal chamber  150  preferably must not be so large as to render the wall thickness of the sexual aid device so thin as to not be structurally sound. Preferably, at least one eighth inch in wall thickness is desired depending on machinable material chosen, such as aluminum, for example. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other longitudinal internal chamber dimensions and other wall thickness dimensions such as, for example, larger or smaller, etc., may suffice. 
     As described above, longitudinal internal chamber  150  preferably is a through-bore portion that provides for a reduction in material weight and also provides for a user-preferred addition of elements or devices to customize such segmented sexual aid tool  104 . Preferably, a user may purchase or add such elements or devices, such as, for example, cold or heated water, cold or heated elements, alternate vibratory elements, beads, lubricants, scented liquids, etc. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as manufacturing preference, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other elements or devices may suffice. 
     Preferably, segmented portions  106  are available with a sealing assembly  157  structured and arranged to form at least one substantially fluid-resistant seal between intercoupled pairs of segmented portions  106 . Sealing assembly  157  preferably utilizes circumferential sealing members, preferably flexible O-rings  156 , preferably placed in O-ring grooves  158  machined within the contact faces of segmented portions  106  surrounding the threaded coupling elements. Preferably, the sealing assembly  157  seals segmented sexual aid tool  104  so that fluids, such as lubricants, do not either enter the segmented sexual aid tool  104 , or leak from the segmented sexual aid tool  104 , when assembled (at least embodying herein at least one sealing assembly structured and arranged to form at least one substantially fluid-resistant seal between intercoupled pairs of such at least three intercouplable segments; wherein such at least one sealing assembly assists in retaining fluids within such single longitudinal internal chamber; wherein such at least one sealing assembly comprises a plurality of circumferential sealing members, and wherein each one of such plurality of circumferential sealing members comprises at least one O-ring seal). Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as manufacturing preference, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other sealing means such as, gaskets, threading tolerances, thread tape, etc., may suffice. 
     Preferably, segmented sexual aid tool  104  is made of a material that readily accepts engraving, embossing, and machine shaping. Segmented sexual aid tool  104  is preferably made of corrosion-resistant material to prevent degradation of the material from repeated use. Segmented sexual aid tool  104  is preferably made of material can be cleaned with little effort. In general, materials that might result in toxicity to the user are preferably avoided. 
     Segmented sexual aid tool  104  is most preferably manufactured using at least one machinable material  151 . Preferably, machinable material  151  comprises metal, highly preferably anodized aluminum. Segmented sexual aid tool  104  preferably is manufactured by machining, preferably using a lathe, more preferably utilizing at least a 3-axis computer numerically controlled (CNC) lathe, and highly preferably, at least a 5-axis CNC lathe. 
     Alternately preferably, the segmented sexual aid tool  104  is made of a material that is both millable and lightweight, preferably a millable plastic material. A highly preferred plastic material comprises acrylic. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other materials and manufacturing methods such as, for example, molded rubbers, molded plastics, vacuum-formed materials, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as manufacturing preference, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other machinable materials such as, other metals (including stainless steel, titanium, nickel, and platinum), wood, glass, carbon-fiber, etc., may suffice. 
     As part of the preferred machining processes, segmented sexual aid tool  104  is provided with a smooth outer finish, more preferably a smooth polished finish. Preferably, segmented sexual aid tool  104  is made of a material, as described above, which can be anodized, coated and embossed, engraved, or otherwise customized. Such customization will be further discussed herein as a method of offering customization of such segmented sexual aid tool  104 . In addition, segmented sexual aid tool  104  preferably can be surface-treated with other durable finishes available in a plurality of colors. 
       FIG. 5  shows a sectional view illustrating a first-end portion  110  of the segmented sexual aid tool  104  comprising a female threaded coupler element  142  according to the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 4 .  FIG. 6  shows a sectional view illustrating a first-end portion  110  of the segmented sexual aid tool  104  comprising a male threaded coupler element  140  according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 5  and  FIG. 6  illustrate alternate preferences as to coupler elements to teach that either a male threaded coupler element  140  or female threaded coupler element  142  can be placed onto a first end portion  110  so that the first-end portion  110  may be used on either end of a middle portion  120 , as shown. 
       FIG. 7  shows a sectional view illustrating a middle portion  120  of the segmented sexual aid tool  104  comprising dual female threaded coupler elements  142  according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 8  shows a sectional view illustrating a middle portion  120  of the segmented sexual aid tool  104  comprising dual, male threaded coupler elements  140  according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 9  shows a sectional view illustrating a middle portion  120  of the segmented sexual aid tool  104  comprising male threaded coupler element  140  and female threaded coupler element  142  according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 10  shows a sectional view illustrating a middle portion  120  of the segmented sexual aid tool  104  comprising dual male threaded coupler element  140  according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 11  shows a sectional view illustrating a middle portion  120  of the segmented sexual aid tool  104  comprising dual female threaded coupler elements  142  according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 7 ,  FIG. 8 ,  FIG. 9 ,  FIG. 10  and  FIG. 11  illustrate alternate preferences as to coupler elements to teach that a male threaded coupler element  140 , female threaded coupler element  142  and dual female or dual male coupler elements can be placed onto middle portion  120  so that either end of a middle portion  120  can be coupled with either first end portion  110  or second end portion  116  or other middle portions  120 , as shown. 
       FIG. 12  shows a sectional view illustrating a second end portion  116  of the segmented sexual aid tool  104  comprising male threaded coupler element  140  according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 13  shows a sectional view illustrating a second end portion  116  of the segmented sexual aid tool  104  comprising female threaded coupler element  142  according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 12  and  FIG. 13  illustrate alternate preferences as to coupler elements to teach that either a male threaded coupler element  140  or female threaded coupler element  142  can be placed onto a second end portion  116  so that the second end portion  116  may be used on either end of a middle portion  120 , as shown. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, coupler advances, etc., other coupling arrangements such as, for example, separate coupling elements (double male ends or double female ends that connect to each segment, internal sleeve coupling elements, etc., may suffice. 
       FIG. 14  shows a side view of a single-axis segmented sexual aid tool  104  according to the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 1 . Preferably, segmented sexual aid tool  104  of  FIG. 14  is radially symmetrical about a single centered axis  152 , as shown. Although 2 middle portions  120  are generally preferred, as shown, the quantity of middle portions  120  may be selected to form a segmented sexual aid tool  104  of essentially any length preferred by the user (at least embodying herein wherein said at least one sexual-aid tool is structured and arranged to be length adjustable to any user-selected length using a plurality of said at least one middle segments). When assembled, as shown, segmented sexual aid tool  104  comprises a generally phallic shape. 
     It is sometimes preferred that such embodiments of segmented sexual aid tool  104  be produced using basic lathe techniques, for example, to allow for small production runs or hand-crafted production. More preferably, the depicted segmented sexual aid tool  104  is manufactured by at least one automated machining process, preferably utilizing a 3-axis (X, Y, and Z axis), programmable, computer numerically controlled (CNC) milling and lathe device. A 3-axes machining device typically has two axes for horizontal movement (X and Y) and one axis for vertical movement (Z). Preferably, such a three-axes milling machine is used for machining sexual aid tools  104  comprising a single centered axis  152 , as shown. Three-axes milling machines are also used to make moderately complex shapes, as further described below. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as manufacturing preference, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of machining such metals such as, laser cutting, hand machining, etc., may suffice. 
       FIG. 15  shows a side view of a multiple-axis segmented sexual aid tool  200  of the stress relief system  100  according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. In contrast to the prior preferred embodiments, sexual aid tool  200  does not comprise a single longitudinal axis about which the outer surfaces revolve; rather, sexual aid tool  200  preferably comprises a complex outer configuration arising from the preferred use of one or more axially asymmetric subcomponents, as shown. 
     Preferably, sexual aid tool  200  comprises a plurality of segmented portions  206 , both axially symmetric and axially asymmetric in physical shape, as shown. Preferably, the plurality of segmented portions  206  of sexual aid tool  200  are capable of being assembled and disassembled so that a user can, by selecting from available segments, change the size, shape, and function the tool. As in the prior depicted embodiments of sexual aid tool system  100 , such selection is user-customizable simply by inter-attaching the segmented portions  206  in a different orientation, or by the addition or deletion of additional segmented portions  206  by the user. For example, choosing different segmented portions  206  may preferably add one or more unique protrusions  207 , add a specific external surface texture  209 , add a segment with a specific graphical feature  211 , add a segment with indicia such as a logo  213 , etc., as shown. In addition, preferred segmented portions  206  may comprise relatively complex shapes, such as the preferred axially asymmetric segmented portions identified herein as segmented portions  208 , as shown. 
     In the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 15 , selected segmented portions  206  preferably comprise an axially symmetric first end portion  210 , a generally axially symmetric second end portion  216 , and at least two distinctly axially asymmetric middle portions  220  (comprising segmented portions  208 ), as shown. Each segmented portion  206  is preferably selectable from a plurality of unique segmented portions  206  with each selection having the potential of producing a unique assembled embodiment. 
     Preferably, the preferred axially asymmetric segmented portions  208  are produced using at least one automated multi-axis machining process. Segmented portions  208  are preferably produced using at least a 4-axis, computerized, numerical control (CNC) machine comprising hardware necessary to add a fourth axis to a 3-axis CNC machine. The additional fourth axis most commonly provides rotation along an axis parallel to the X-axis, although other configurations are also preferred. The preferred use of a 4-axis CNC machine allows machining features onto a curved surface, such as a cylindrical segmented portion  208 , as the segmented portion  208  is rotated in the fourth axis. The preferred use of 4-axis CNC machining also allows machine tool access to the underside or sides of segmented portions  208  without repositioning the part to an alternate orientation. 
     Most preferably, segmented portions  208  are produced using at least a 5-axis computerized numerical control (CNC) machine. 5-axis CNC machining is preferably used to achieve highly complex three-dimensional contours. 5-axis CNC machining enables the machining of five sides of segmented portions  208  within a single work piece setup. 5-axis CNC machining comprises X, Y, and Z-axis working perpendicular to one another together with two additional rotating axes to provide maximum machining flexibility. Preferred complex three-dimensional embodiments of segmented portions  208  can only be efficiently formed utilizing 5-axis machining. For example, preferred embodiments of segmented portions  208  require the cutting tool to reach inside a convoluted segment to cut continuous interior channels. Furthermore, the production of complex three-dimensional exterior contours requires a high level of tool control afforded through the use of 5-axis CNC machining technology. 
       FIG. 21  shows a schematic flow diagram illustrating a preferred production method  450  of sexual aid tool system  100 . In a preferred initial step  452  at least one computer-aided design  453  is produced for each segmented portion  106  preferably including segmented portions  208 . The computer-aided designs comprise geometric data associated with the machining of specific preferred embodiments of segmented portion  106 , preferably including geometric data associated with the machining of at least one distinctive physical characteristic to differentiate individual intercouplable segmented portion  106  by physical shape. Next, software control instructions  455  for at least one multi-axis computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tool is derived from the computer-aided designs, as indicated in preferred step  454 . The multi-axis, computer numerical, controlled machine tool comprises at least one of the above-described CNC machining technologies, and software control instructions  455  comprises code enabling its operation. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as manufacturing preference, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other software/hardware arrangements such as the use of integrated design/tool control applications, producing CAD models using scanning processes, etc., may suffice. 
     Next, the segmented portion  106  is produced using the multi-axis CNC machine tool controlled by software control instructions  455 , as indicated in preferred step  456  (at least embodying herein producing at least one first end segment of such segmented sexual aid tool using at least one multi-axis computer numerical controlled machine tool controlled by such software control instructions; producing at least one second end segment of such segmented sexual aid tool using such at least one multi-axis computer numerical controlled machine tool controlled by such software control instructions; and producing at least one intermediate segment of such segmented sexual aid tool using such at least one multi-axis computer numerical controlled machine tool controlled by such software control instructions). As previously noted, a segmented portion  106  is formed by machining a solid block of material, most preferably in the form of an appropriately sized aluminum billet. 
     Depending on the capabilities of the CNC device, the segmented portions  106  may comprise an acceptable final external finish. Preferably, once CNC machining is completed, the machine aluminum billet undergoes one or more subsequent finishing steps, preferably including the preferred step  458  of surface polishing. It is noted that not all user-selected finishes require preferred step  458 . For example, a heavily patterned surface finish may not require polishing prior to application of the pattern. 
     A preferred customization feature of the stress relief system  100  is the ability of a user to generate custom embodiments by selecting combinations of segmented portions  106  based on segment color. Most segmented portions  106  are preferably surface treated with one or more durable finishes and preferably comprise a plurality of colors. In an additional preferred step  460  of production method  450 , at least one anodized finish is applied to the segmented portions  106 . More specifically, the metal is preferably coated with a protective or decorative oxide like Iridite®. Iridite® is a preferred brand name for a chromate-producing product that belongs to MacDermid Inc. Alodine® 1200S is a similar preferred product produced by Henkel® North America. 
     In an alternate preferred step  470  of production method  450 , data associated with at least one custom design to be integrated within at least one custom intercouplable segmented portion  106  (at least embodying herein at least one custom intercouplable segment) is used to generate a custom intercouplable segmented portion  106 . The preferred process of receiving the custom design is further explained in a subsequent preferred method related to monetizing the present invention. In brief, there are several preferred options for the supplying of such custom data to the manufacturer of the custom intercouplable segmented portion  106 . 
     In an alternate preferred step  470 , at least one custom computer-aided design for such custom intercouplable segmented portion  106  is produced based on the received custom data, as indicated in preferred step  472 . As part of the step, a “proof” may be produced to allow the manufacturer and end customer to review the potential design prior to fabrication. Preferably, software control instructions for the multi-axis CNC machine tool are derived from the custom computer-aided design, as indicated in preferred step  474 . Next, as indicated in preferred step  476 , at least one custom intercouplable segment is produced using the CNC machine tool controlled by the software control instructions. 
     In the present preferred method, the custom design may preferably comprise a surface engraving such as a name, a symbol or logo, a personalized message, a custom surface pattern, the specification of a segment comprising a non-standard length or diameter, etc. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as manufacturing preference, cost, technological advances, etc., other custom data arrangements, such as the utilization of complex designs based on three-dimensional computer models, etc., may suffice. 
       FIG. 16  shows a side view of another multiple-axis segmented sexual aid tool  250  of the stress relief system  100  according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 17  shows a side view of another multiple-axis segmented sexual aid tool  300  of the stress relief system  100  according to yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 16  and  FIG. 17  further illustrate alternate segmented portions preferably containing non-uniform three-dimensional shapes generated through 5-axis CNC machining.  FIG. 16  comprises a preferred example combination of axially-symmetric and axially-asymmetric segments, as shown. In  FIG. 16 , the middle portion  251  and second-end portion  252  comprise axially asymmetric segmented portions  308 , as shown. In  FIG. 17 , the first-end portion  310  and middle portion  320  comprise axially asymmetric segmented portions  308 , as shown. 
     The preferred materials and production methods of the stress relief system  100  allows the depicted embodiments to expand their inherent utility to encompass visually-pleasing sculptural forms. More specifically, preferred embodiments of the stress relief system  100  may express a range of iconographies deriving from diverse range of visual sources including, classical themes, contemporary references, biomorphic shapes (as shown), etc. 
       FIG. 18  shows a side view, partially in section, of a preferred storage pouch  325  for the sexual aid tool embodiments, according to a preferred embodiment of sexual aid tool system  100 . Storage pouch  325  provides a convenient and appropriately constructed storage container for the various components of sexual aid tool system  100 , including segmented sexual aid tool  104 . Preferably, storage pouch  325  comprises a flexible bag having at least one internal storage compartment  326 , at least one opening  327  to allow access to storage compartment  326 , and at least one closure  328  to assist in closing opening  327  to retain stored items within storage compartment  326 . 
     Preferably, storage pouch  325  comprises indicia  330 , such as, for example, company logos, trade names and decorative designs to entice a consumer to purchase the system. For example, a preferred embodiment of storage pouch  325  is constructed from a decorative fabric, as shown. Alternately preferably, customer-selected indicia are applied to storage pouch  325 , such as, for example, indicia that relates to at least one individual or at least one activity. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as manufacturing preference, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other stress relief system component containers such as, cushioned boxes, metal containers to match the system components, etc., may suffice. 
       FIG. 19  shows a schematic diagram illustrating preferred items making up a preferred kit system  400 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Preferred embodiments of kit system  400  comprise predefined combinations groupings of system components usable to form one or more segmented sexual aid tools. In addition, preferred kit embodiments of the stress relief system  100  comprise additional “accessory” kits and in allowing a user to customize, repair, or otherwise modify an existing segmented sexual aid tool Preferably, kit system  400  comprises a starter kit  402 , preferably offered with at least three segments: a primary top segment  404 , a primary middle segment  406 , and a primary base segment  408 , as shown. In combination, the primary top segment  404 , the primary middle segment  406 , and the primary base segment  408  enable the user to assemble a basic but complete segmented sexual aid tool (at least embodying herein at least three intercouplable segments usable to assemble at least one user-assembled segmented sexual aid tool), such as the segmented sexual aid tool  104  described in  FIG. 1 . Starter kit  402  also preferably comprises outer packaging  410  to hold the three intercouplable segments, and instructions  412  for assembling the three intercouplable segments into the segmented sexual aid tool embodiment, as shown. Alternately preferably, outer packaging  410  comprises the storage pouch  325  of  FIG. 18 , preferably containing the above-described segments along with a sheet of instructions  412 . Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, fine packaging such as wooden boxes, etc., other kit arrangements such as the inclusion of marketing materials, photos of additional accessories, potential uses, etc., may suffice.  FIG. 20  shows a schematic diagram illustrating a preferred accessory kit  416  and preferred examples of individually packaged components  414 , preferably comprising one or more add-on components  413 , usable to augment the starter kit  402  of  FIG. 19 . 
     Preferably, a user may later purchase “add-on” accessory kits  416  or individually packaged components  414  to augment starter kit  402 , or to customize to the user&#39;s needs, other pre-existing embodiments of stress relief systems  100 . Preferred embodiments of the accessory kit  416  preferably include one or more of the following preferred items; additional intercouplable segments  415  having features to augment function, sexual aid elements  154  (or other devices insert-able within longitudinal internal chamber  150 ), a decorative pouch  325 , repair items preferably such as replacement O-rings  156 , instructions  412 , and at least one outer package  410  to hold the contents of the accessory kit  416 . 
     Individually packaged components  414  preferably comprise one additional intercouplable segment  415  enclosed within an individual outer package  411 , as shown. Preferred embodiments of both outer packaging  410  and individual outer package  411  preferably include information relating to possible user-customization of the user-assembled segmented sexual aid tools using the accessory kits  416 , individually packaged components  414 , custom designed segments, etc., and ordering information for assisting ordering of such products. Outer packaging  410  and individual outer packaging  411  preferably comprise protective encapsulations with retail markings (bar codes), descriptions, order information, etc. Both outer packaging  410  and individual outer packaging  411  preferably comprise known packaging formats, such as thermoformed blisters, clamshells, stand-up, shrink wrapped hang cards, printed boxes. 
     Preferably, alternate preferred embodiments of accessory kit  416  may also comprise at least one non-segmented sexual aid  420 , as shown. Preferably, non-segmented sexual aid  420  comprises a pre-selected shape and dimension, as shown. Preferably, non-segmented sexual aid  420  is machined, preferably utilizing a multi-axis CNC lathe, preferably using at least one metal element, preferably comprising polished anodized aluminum. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as manufacturing preference, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other machinable materials such as, stainless steel, titanium, nickel, platinum, etc., may suffice. Preferably, non-segmented sexual aid  420  may be embossed, engraved or otherwise surface customized. 
     It is noted that, starter kit  402 , accessory kit  416 , and individually packaged components  414  may preferably consist of axially symmetrical and axially asymmetrical segments. It is also noted that preferred embodiments of kit system  400  preferably include segments that are pre-selected in number, shape, color, and texture by the system supplier  502  of sexual aid tool system  100 , as described in  FIG. 21 . 
       FIG. 22  shows an overall schematic diagram, illustrating a preferred sexual-aid business-architecture, according to a preferred monetization method  500  of sexual aid tool system  100 . In the following descriptions, it is helpful to refer to the prior figures for reference numbers cited in the following teachings. 
     Preferably, an end consumer  501  purchases, either directly or indirectly from at least one primary supplier  502 , user-customizable products  503  preferably ranging from pre-assembled segmented sexual aid tools to kits containing additional tool segments, parts, and accessories used to modify or enhance the functionality of existing segmented sexual aid tools. Within the present disclosure, user-customizable products  503  shall at least include the above-described embodiments of sexual aid tool system  100 , preferably including segmented sexual aid tools  104 , segmented portions  106 , sexual aid elements  154 , decorative pouches  325 , sexual aid tools  250 , sexual aid tools  300 , starter kits  402 , accessory kits  416 , etc. 
     According to the preferred monetization method  500 , end consumer  501  is afforded at least two preferred means for acquiring customizable products  503 . First, end consumer  501  may preferably acquire such customizable products  503  through a direct purchase transaction  515  wherein primary supplier  502  sells customizable products  503  directly to the end consumer  501 , as shown. In a preferred arrangement, primary supplier  502  is the principle fabricator of customizable products  503 , preferably operating factory  517  to convert raw materials into customizable products  503 . Direct purchase transaction  515  preferably generates order  513  and at least one associated payment  516 , which is directed to primary supplier  502 , as shown. Direct purchase transaction  515  is preferably conducted by mail, alternately preferably by facsimile (fax), alternately preferably by telephone, most preferably using at least one Internet website  505 , as shown. The movement of the purchased customizable products  503  to the end consumer  501  is preferably routed directly from the factory  517  (or factory-controlled facility) by way of a direct shipping channel  509 , as shown. Primary supplier  502  preferably coordinates packaging and shipping of the purchased customizable products  503 . 
     In the second preferred purchasing arrangement, end consumer  501  may preferably acquire customizable products  503  through an indirect channel, preferably comprising a retail purchase transaction  518  conducted within a physical retail site  506 , as shown. The retail site  506  preferably functions as a preferred purchasing-interface within which end consumer  501  can select, purchase, and immediately receive one or more of the customizable products  503  of the sexual aid tool system  100 . 
     Retail purchase transaction  518  within retail site  506  is preferably facilitated by a specially designed product display fixture  512  structured and arranged to assist the end consumer  501  in the selection of customizable products  503  and in future ordering of additional customizable products  503 , as further described in  FIG. 23  (at least embodying herein at least one customer-selection interface structured and arranged to enable selecting of at least one custom combination of such user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts usable to assemble at least one custom segmented sexual aid tool; and at least embodying herein at least one customer-order interface structured and arranged assist in generating at least one order of such user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts). Preferably, the retail site  506  further comprises at least one customer-payment interface  525 , preferably in the form of a payment counter, checkout counter, service desk, or equivalent fixture designed to assist in completing retail purchase transaction  518 . In addition, payment for special orders, of customizable products  503  not directly available within retail site  506 , is also accomplished at customer-payment interface  525 . 
     The retail site  506  is preferably operated by a retailer  507  that takes title to customizable products  503  and resells them to end consumer  501 . Preferred examples of retail site  506  include established adult product chains, but also preferably include the many smaller independent retail stores. 
     In a preferred arrangement, retailer  507  initiates a wholesale purchase transaction  523  of customizable products  503  by sending an order  521  and at least one associated payment  522  to primary supplier  502 , as shown. The wholesale purchase transaction  523  is preferably conducted by mail, alternately preferably by facsimile (fax), alternately preferably by telephone, most preferably using the Internet website  505 , as shown. 
     The movement of the purchased customizable products  503  to the retail site  506  may preferably be direct from the factory  517  by means of the direct shipping channel  509 , or alternately preferably, through the distribution channel  520 , as shown. Distribution channel  520  preferably comprises at least one distributor  524  acting as an intermediary between retailer  507  and primary supplier  502 . Preferably, the primary supplier  502  sells and ships to the distributor  524 , as shown. The distributor  524  then preferably sells and ships to the retailer  507 , as shown. It is noted that this alternate process may preferably occur in one or multiple stages. Preferably, distributor  524  does not manufacture customizable products  503 , but purchases the customizable products  503  from primary supplier  502  through wholesale purchase transaction  533 , as shown. Wholesale purchase transaction  533  is most preferably conducted using the Internet website  505 , as shown. Distributor  524  may preferably take the title of the product but elect to have the primary supplier  502  “drop ship” orders directly to the retailer  507 . Alternatively, a large volume distributor may preferably maintain a finished goods inventory within warehouse  525 , which is used to fulfill orders from a large-volume retailer  507 . 
     In all of the above-described distribution methodologies, primary supplier  502  utilizes at least one rapid manufacturing technique to manufacture the ordered products essentially “on demand”, preferably executing product production after confirmation of both a customer order and an associated customer payment, more preferably after receipt of both the customer order and associated customer payment (at least embodying herein providing for the manufacture of such at least one order of such user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts essentially on receipt of such at least one custom order and such payment). One preferred rapid manufacturing technique comprises the use of the previously-described multi-axis CNC machine tool. This highly preferred production arrangement allows primary supplier  502  to meet customer demand while minimizing, or more preferably, eliminating inventory and storage levels. This preferably reduces initial production costs as well as costs associated with storing and maintaining such pre-order inventories. 
       FIG. 23  shows a schematic diagram illustrating a preferred retail purchase transaction  518  and a subsequent direct purchase transaction  515  by the end consumer  501 , according to the preferred monetizing method  500  of  FIG. 22 . As previously stated, retail site  506  preferably functions as a preferred purchasing-interface within which end consumer  501  can select, purchase, and immediately receive one or more of the customizable products  503  of the sexual aid tool system  100 . Retail site  506  preferably comprises a “brick-and-mortar” store offering customizable products  503  for retail sale. Such customizable products  503  are preferably displayed in one or more specialized product display fixtures  512  located within the sales floor of retail site  506 , as shown. The product display fixture  512  most preferably comprises a vendor-supplied store fixture of proprietary design, preferably made available to retailer  507  by the system supplier  502 . Product display fixture  512  preferably takes advantage of the interactive adaptability of the customizable products  503  to increase consumer interest in the product. 
       FIG. 23  schematically diagrams a preferred organizational arrangement of the in-store product display fixture  512 . The product display fixture  512  preferably comprises at least one first display area  526  adapted to display customizable products  503  in a substantially assembled condition. More specifically, the first display area  526  is adapted to clearly demonstrate to end consumer  501  example embodiments of sexual aid tool system  100  by displaying one or more pre-assembled segmented sexual aid tools, such as the segmented sexual aid tool  104  of  FIG. 1 . The assembled segmented sexual aid tools of first display area  526  preferably comprise purchasable products, and may preferably comprise one or more starter kits  402 . Preferred packaging arrangements for starter kits  402  preferably enhance the display of the assembled or semi-assembled products, and may preferably comprise transparent blister packs, transparent clamshells, etc. 
     Product display fixture  512  preferably comprises at least one second display area  527  adapted to display customizable products  503  in the form of individually packaged components  414 , accessory kits  416 , and sexual aid elements  154 , as shown (at least embodying herein displaying in at least one second display, a plurality of such user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts). The customizable products  503  of the second display area  527  also preferably comprise purchasable products. 
     Product display fixture  512  preferably comprises at least one third display area  528 , preferably adjoining first display area  526  and a second display area  527 , preferably containing instructional information relating to possible user-customization of the segmented sexual aid tools using the customizable products  503  of first display area  526  and a second display area  527 . This information may preferably include illustrations, photographs, written descriptions, multimedia presentations (onsite video), etc. In addition, product display fixture  512  preferably comprises product ordering information  529  for assisting end consumer  501  to order additional customizable products  503 , not immediately available within retail site  506  (at least embodying herein displaying within at least one of such at least one first display, such at least one second display, and such at least one third display, product ordering information for assisting ordering of at least one user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool part selected from such plurality of user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts). The product ordering information  529  may preferably include a product catalog and information directing the end consumer  501  to at least one ordering site. 
     Preferably, the product ordering information  529  comprises at least one telephone number  530  of at least one segmented sexual aid tools product fulfillment entity, preferably comprising the system supplier  502 , or alternately preferably, distributor  524 . Alternately preferably, the product ordering information  529  comprises at least one order form  532  usable within retail site  506 . Most preferably, the product ordering information  529  comprises an Internet website address associated with website  505 . 
     The product display fixture  512  preferably comprises fixturing components that can be used to display or support customizable products  503  as a display attached to a wall, or as a freestanding display. The product display fixture  512  may preferably comprise a Point-of-Purchase (POP) display comprising a movable display preferably placed in impulse areas near the checkout (customer-payment interface  525 ) or near other featured merchandise. 
     In a preferred retail purchase transaction  518 , end consumer  501  is assisted in the selection of customizable products  503  by interaction with product display fixture  512  within the retail site  506 . End consumer  501  preferably utilizes the retailer&#39;s checkout (customer-payment interface  525 ) to complete the retail purchase transaction  518  whereby end consumer  501  acquires the customizable products  503  selected from within product display fixture  512 . In addition, the end consumer  501  may use the retailer  507  as a channel to order additional customizable products  503  not immediately available within product display fixture  512 . Preferably, the end consumer  501  unpacks the customizable products  503  revealing product care and use instructions along with ordering information to assist ordering of additional customizable products  503 . This preference is intended to reinforce the end consumer&#39;s interest in customization of his or her existing segmented product. In a highly preferred arrangement, end consumer  501  is directed to the online website  505  where additional products can be purchased through a direct purchase transaction  515 , as further described below. 
     Recently, a wide range of interactive devices have been developed to provide information to users by means of communications networks. These interactive devices include, for example, computers connected to various computer-based on-line services, interactive kiosks, interactive television systems, data-enabled mobile phones, and a variety of other wired and wireless data devices. 
     In general, most computer on-line services are accessed via the Internet. The Internet is a global network of computers. One popular component of the Internet is the World Wide Web, or the “Web”. The World Wide Web contains computers that display graphical and textual information. Computers that provide information on the World Wide Web are typically called “Web sites.” A Web site is defined by an Internet address that has an associated electronic page, often called a “web page”. Generally, a web page is an electronic document that organizes the presentation of text, graphical images, audio and video into a desired display. The applicant&#39;s website  505 , as depicted in  FIG. 25 , is such a web page preferably operating within the World Wide Web. The end consumer  501  may access the website  505  using special interface software, called “browser” software, installed within the end consumer&#39;s computer, mobile phone, or other access device. 
     Information exchanged over the Internet is typically encoded in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) format. The HTML format is a scripting language that is used to generate the web pages for different content providers. In this preferred setting, the content provider is system supplier  502  who places information (content) on the Internet so that potential end consumers can access it. The HTML format is a set of conventions for marking different portions of a document so that each portion appears in a distinctive format. For example, the HTML format identifies or “tags” portions of a document to identify different categories of text (e.g., the title, header, body text, etc.). 
     An HTML document can also include hyperlinks, which allow a user to move from one document to another document on the Internet. A hyperlink is an underlined or otherwise emphasized portion of text that, when selected using an input device such as a mouse, activates a software connection module that allows the user to jump between documents or pages (i.e., within the same Web site or to other Web sites). 
       FIG. 24  shows a processing flowchart involving user input data and user-provided specifications, according to the preferred monetization method  500  of  FIG. 22 .  FIG. 25  shows a schematic illustration of a user input data screen  550  of website  505 , according to the preferred monetization method  500  of  FIG. 22 . The preferred processes of monetization method  500  may be accomplished using a number of physical and virtual implementations; however, the preferred processes of monetization method  500  are most preferably implemented on at least one web page  544  of website  505 . More specifically, both direct purchase transactions  515  by the end consumer  501  and wholesale purchase transactions  523  by the retailer  507  and the distributor  524  are most preferably conducted using the Internet website  505 , as shown. 
     As shown in  FIG. 24  and  FIG. 25 , website  505  is preferably organized to facilitate the selection and purchasing of customer selected combinations of the customizable products  503  (at least embodying herein providing to at least one customer, at least one purchasing-interface for the purchasing of user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts). It is noted that the wholesale purchases made by the retailer  507  and the distributor  524  may preferably occur through a substantially similar but separate set of web pages of website  505 , preferably accessed through at least one predefined wholesale customer authorization process. 
     Customer-selected segmented sexual aid tool customizer  604  is preferably implemented within the web page  544  of website  505  (see also  FIG. 24 ). Customer-selected segmented sexual aid tool customizer  604  preferably utilizes customer selections drawn from at least one database  601  containing possible selection options. Such selection options preferably include segment shape, segment size, segment color, segment texture, and segment indicia, as shown. Furthermore, the database  601  preferably contains lists of sexual aid elements  154  that may be used with the customers assembled product. 
     From within customer-selected segmented sexual aid tool customizer  604 , the customer preferably chooses one or all of the customization options  606 , as shown. More specifically, the customer proceeds through a series of selection boxes as follows: “select shape of segment”  610 , “select size of segment”  612 , “select color of segment”  614 , “select surface texture of segment”  616 , and “select surface indicia of segment”  618  (at least embodying herein displaying in at least one second display, a plurality of such user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts). 
     The “select shape of segment”  610  preferably links to at least one database  620  comprising all shape options available to the customer. The “select size of segment”  612  preferably links to at least one database  622  containing the different segment size options available to the customer. The “select color of segment”  614  preferably links to a database  624  comprising the different segment color options available to the customer. The “select surface texture of segment”  616  preferably links to a database  626  comprising the different segment surface texture options available to the customer (available options for segment surface texture include the option of having no texture). The “select surface indicia of segment”  618  preferably links to a database  628  comprising the different segment surface indicia options available to the customer (available options for segment surface indicia preferably includes the option of having no surface indicia). 
     Optionally preferably, website  505  comprises at least one “select sexual aid elements” interface  615  whereby the customer selects, for purchasing through the website  505 , sexual aid elements  154  that may be used with the customer&#39;s assembled product. The “select sexual aid elements” interface  615  preferably links to a database  629  comprising the system-compatible, sexual aid elements  154  available to the customer through system supplier  502 . Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, customer preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other web site arrangements, such as, for example, directing a customer to compatible third-party suppliers of sexual aid elements, etc., may suffice. 
     Preferably, possible selections from the database are displayed within the respective webpage selection interfaces, as shown. 
     Preferably, the customer next selects “proceed to checkout interface  535  to complete inputting of billing information  642 , shipping information  640 , and special instructions, if any (at least embodying herein displaying within at least one of such at least one first display, such at least one second display, and such at least one third display, product ordering information for assisting ordering of at least one user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool part selected from such plurality of user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts; and at least embodying herein providing at least one purchasing-interface to assist purchasing of such at least one user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool part). 
     Preferably the entire customer&#39;s selected and input information is preferably directed to the system supplier  502 , as shown. The customer&#39;s customizable products  503  are then manufactured according to the customer&#39;s selections. The customer&#39;s customizable products  503  are then shipped according to the customer&#39;s provided shipping information (at least embodying herein, providing for fulfillment of such at least one user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool part). 
     The web page  544  preferably utilizes text, and graphical images  534 , as shown, to assist the customer in navigating the product selection options. Preferably, the text and graphical images  534  include instructional information relating to possible user-customization of such customizable products  503 , as shown (at least embodying herein displaying in at least one third display, adjoining such at least one first display and such at least one second display, information relating to possible user-customization of such segmented sexual aid tools using such user-interchangeable sexual-aid-tool parts). The graphical images  534  may be implemented such that an assembled embodiment representing the customer&#39;s selections are presented in “real-time”, allowing the customer to review his or her selection prior to purchase (at least embodying herein displaying in at least one first display, such segmented sexual aid tools in a substantially assembled condition). Alternate preferred embodiments of the web page  544  preferably contain additional “enhanced” content, preferably including audio and video, to further assist the customer in understanding the use of the system and to assist the customer in completing his or her selection and purchase. 
       FIG. 26  shows a processing flowchart illustrating the preferred steps for user customization involving the uploading of customer input data, according to alternate preferred processes of method  669 . To begin the process, a customer selects customization screen option  670  within web page  544  (see  FIG. 25 ), as indicated in preferred step  699 . Customization screen option  670  is preferably given an appropriate identifier, such as the text “I have my own design”, as shown. Next, as indicated in preferred step  671 , the customer uploads to the Internet website server  504  of system supplier  502  an electronic copy of the customer&#39;s design. Such an electronic copy of the customer&#39;s design may include a digital drawing or description of a surface engraving such as, for example, a name, a symbol or logo, a personalized message, a custom surface pattern, the specification of a segment comprising a non-standard length or diameter, etc. 
     On receiving the customer&#39;s electronic data, the system supplier  502  preferably produces a cost estimate and contractual agreement that is preferably returned to the customer for approval, as indicated in preferred step  672 . If the customer agrees to the conditions of the agreement the customer remits payment to the system supplier  502 , as indicated in preferred step  674 . Preferably, the interaction between systems supplier  502  and the customer may be conducted through the website  505 , or alternatively preferably, may be conducted by e-mail correspondence. 
     The system supplier  502  preferably produces, based on the received custom data, at least one custom computer-aided design for a custom intercouplable segmented portion  106 , as indicated in preferred step  676  (see also preferred step  472  of the production method presented in  FIG. 21 ). Preferably, the system supplier  502  provides the customer with an electronic “proof” comprising a depiction of the custom intercouplable segmented portion  106  to be manufactured, as indicated in preferred step  678 . Preferably, such an electronic proof may be provided through the website  505 , or alternatively preferably may be sent to the customer by e-mail correspondence. 
     Next, the customer reviews the proof to confirm that the design has been appropriately integrated within the custom intercouplable segmented portion  106 . If the customer has changes or comments, he or she forwards the information to the system supplier  502 , as indicated in preferred step  680 . The manufacturer then incorporates the suggested changes into the design, preferably by returning to preferred step  676 , as shown. 
     Once the customer approves the design, the system supplier  502  preferably produces software control instructions for the multi-axis CNC machine tool, as indicated in preferred step  684 . Next, as indicated in preferred step  686 , one or more custom intercouplable segments  106  are produced, preferably using the CNC machine tool controlled by the software control instructions. Finally, the custom intercouplable segments  106  are packaged and shipped to the customer, as indicated in preferred step  688 . Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other process sequences and arrangements such as, for example, producing a proof prior to the customer entering into a contractual agreement, receiving partial payment prior to fabrication and final payment after customer delivery, utilizing alternate fabrication methods, etc., may suffice. 
       FIG. 27  shows a schematic block diagram of a typical processor configuration for an implementation of the preferred monetization method of  FIG. 22 . Preferably, hardware environment  700  comprises server environment  701  and networked user equipment  802 , as shown. Additionally, preferably as shown, hardware environment  700  comprises at least one Internet website server  504  used by system supplier  502 , preferably comprising: at least one input/output port  898 , power supply  896 , motherboard  894 , chassis  892 , storage  890 , memory  888 , central processing unit (CPU)  886 , printer  884 , removable storage medium  882 , mouse  880 , keyboard  875 , monitor  870 , network interface  868 , wireless network access  865 , network  860 , firewall  855 , and internet connection  850 . Further preferably, as shown, the networked user equipment environment  602  comprises at least one user device preferably including: point of sale machine  906 , web enabled device (WAP)  862 , personal data assistant (PDA)  864 , and personal computer (PC)  866 . It is noted that the personal data assistant  864  preferably includes devices such as mobile phones, and the like. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as changes in technology, user requirements, etc., other monetizing service oriented architectures, such as, for example, monetizing peer-to-peer network architectures, billing and settlement architectures yet to be developed, etc., may suffice. 
     Preferably, the hardware environment  700  may be used to enable data-flows preferably across a multi-layer architecture, preferably including client machine tiers, connectivity tiers (represented herein as Internet  850  with the firewall  855 ), presentation tiers (such as ecommerce servers or messaging servers), application (business) tiers, and database tiers (such as database servers containing data related to the customizable products  503 , customer data, etc.). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as changes in data communications architectures and computing technology, etc., other multi-layered data communications and computing constructs including, such as, for example, interlaced N-tier communications and computing architectures yet to be developed, etc., may suffice. 
     Preferably the chassis  892  of the server environment  703 , as shown, houses all components that make up the server environment  703  and provides at least one input/output port  898 . 
     The preferred motherboard  894  of the server environment  701  preferably comprises the main logic circuitry and preferably, as shown, provides all necessary circuitry to interconnect all server environment  701  components. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as changes in computer server environment technology, etc., other computer server subassembly and component constructs including elements, such as, for example, highly-integrated motherboards, blade-computer housings yet to be developed, etc., may suffice. 
     Preferably the power supply  896  of the server environment  701  comprises a redundant arrangement of individual power supplies that together preferably provide a fail-safe means of providing necessary power for all hardware environment components, as shown. Preferably the power supply  896  minimally comprises at least one power supply of sufficient capacity to operate the essential hardware environment components. 
     Preferably the storage  890  of the server environment  701  is configured as a Redundant Array of Independent Drives (RAID) preferably having mirroring (copying of data to more than one physical disk); preferably having striping (splitting of data across more than one physical disk), and preferably error correction or preferably fault tolerance (redundant storing of data that allows detecting and fixing of data-integrity anomalies). Preferably the memory  888  of the server environment  701  includes dynamic RAM (random access memory), preferably semiconductor chips that store system software, programs, and data currently used, as shown, by CPU (central processor unit)  886 . The memory  888  comprises volatile memory, that is, memory contents of which may be lost when/if server environment  703  loses power. Thus, contents of memory  888  preferably must be stored in the storage  890  prior to powering down the server environment  703 . 
     Preferably the CPU (central processing unit)  886  of the server environment  701  interprets and executes actual computing tasks of the server environment  703  and preferably has capacity for simultaneously executing multiple processing threads (parallel processing). Upon reading the teachings of his specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as changes in semiconductor processing technology, semiconductor processor packaging technology, etc., other semiconductor processing and related packaging constructs including elements, such as, for example, miniaturized chip design, enhanced clocking, enhanced arrangements for thermal control at faster clock-speeds yet to be developed, etc., may suffice. 
     The removable storage media  882  preferably establishes at least one backup (preferably duplicate copies of system data) preferably on archival media that preferably may be stored on at least one other storage device and preferably retrieved for later use by the system supplier  502 . Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as changes in long-term electronic data storage and data transfer technology, etc., other long-term electronic data storage means including devices, such as, for example, Internet connected disk-arrays, dynamic storage devices, and static storage devices yet to be developed, etc., may suffice. Both the mouse  880  and the key-board  875  of the preferred server environment  701  preferably comprise standards-based interfaces preferably compatible with input/output port  898 , as shown, and are preferably capable of conveying signals to the CPU  886  via their respective interfaces, as shown. Preferably both the mouse  880  and the keyboard  875  allow users to enter commands to direct system executions within the preferred server environment  701 . 
     Preferably the network interface  868  enables the preferred server environment  701  to send at least one communication signal and to receive at least one communication signal from the network  860 , preferably using at least one standards-based communication-protocol. Preferably the firewall  855 , as shown, isolates the network from the Internet  175 , preferably permitting only specific traffic to pass into or out of the server system. Preferably the firewall  855  selectively blocks data traffic, and preferably has state knowledge of all data connectivity sessions passing through the firewall  855 . Preferably the firewall  855  minimally has: IEEE 802.1x-based edge authentication, switch access password protection, at least one user-definable setting for enabling or disabling Web, SSH, Telnet, SSL management access, at least one port-based MAC address alert and lock-down, IP address filtering for management access Layer 2/3/4-based Access Control Lists (ACLs), RADIUS and TACACS+ remote authentication, and SSL/SSH encryption. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as changes in data-encryption technology, firewalling technology etc., other data-encryption algorithms and data-network firewalling constructs including elements, such as, for example, multi-layer intrusion detection/prevention, hashing algorithms, and intrusion reporting means yet to be developed, etc., may suffice. 
     The preferred wireless network access  865  preferably enables the networked user equipment environment  602  to send at least one communication signal preferably to at least one other network-enabled device, preferably using at least one standards-based communication protocol. 
     The preferred Internet connection  860  of the networked-user-equipment environment  602  preferably has sufficient bandwidth and latency characteristics (data connectivity) such that the system may properly execute all functions with all user devices preferably comprising: the WAP enabled mobile phone  862 , the browser enabled point of sale machine  906 , the personal digital assistant (PDA)  864 , the tablet PC  866 , etc. The preferred Internet connection  850  comprises preferably a minimum of one-megabit bandwidth (bi-directional) preferably with latency of less than 100 milliseconds. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as changes in networked-user-equipment technology, miniaturized human-machine interact technology, etc., other networked-user-equipment including human-machine interfaces, such as, for example, integrated networks allowing for multi-media store and forward, and real-time communications via touch-sensitive input/output interfaces, biometrics yet to be developed, etc., may suffice. 
       FIG. 28  shows an exploded perspective view, illustrating another sexual aid tool  920  of the stress relief system  100 , according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 29  shows a side view, illustrating an assembled sexual aid tool  920  of the stress relief system  100 , according to the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 28 . 
     Preferably, sexual aid tool  920  comprises a two-piece sexual aid, as shown. Preferably, sexual aid tool  920  is comprised from a selection of a plurality of segmented portions  106 , such as those shown in  FIG. 1 , each segmented portions  106  of such plurality structured and arranged to couple to all other such segmented portions  106 . Preferably, any two of the plurality of segmented portions  106 , when assembled, comprise sexual-aid tool  920 , as shown.  FIG. 28  and  FIG. 29  illustrate preferred segmented portions used as a sexual aid for insertion into the rectum area through the anus, preferably comprising a first bulbous portion  922  and a second grippable portion  924 , as shown. First bulbous portion  922  and second grippable portion  924  are preferably used in combination to assist insertion into the rectum with the second grippable portion  924  sized to prevent loss of the device within the rectum as well as assist removal of the device. 
       FIG. 30  shows a perspective view, illustrating another assembled sexual aid tool  940  of the stress relief system, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in  FIG. 30 , segmented sexual aid tool  920  is preferably capable of being assembled and disassembled so that a user may change the shape or size of the sexual aid tool  920  by selecting from available segments (whether sold separately or as a kit as described above herein) such as the lengthening segment  928  shown inserted between first bulbous portion  922  and a second grippable portion  924 . Preferably, such selection is user-customizable simply by reattaching a selected segmented portion  106  in a different orientation or by the addition or deletion of additional segmented portions  106  by the user. For example, choosing different segmented portions  106  may increase or decrease the width, increase or decrease the girth, add a segment with a different exterior surface, add a unique protrusion, etc. 
     The first bulbous portion  922  preferably is selectable from a plurality of first-end portions  110 , as shown previously in  FIG. 1 . Second grippable portion  924  is preferably selectable from a plurality of second-end portions  116 , as shown previously in  FIG. 1 . 
     As described above and further embodied as a two-piece assembly  930 , first-end portions  110  preferably comprise multiple shapes, such as conical shape  122 , bulbous shape  124 , mushroom shape  126 , and helmet shape  128 , as shown. While the shapes of first-end portions  110  may also be utilized as second-end portion shapes, second-end portions  116  preferably comprise at least one portion having at least one base element, preferably a flat bottom  130  to allow the segmented sexual aid tool  104  to be placed in an upright position when placed on a flat surface. 
     First end portions  110  are preferably about two and one-half inches in length, not including external coupling elements, and preferably have a girth preferably between about one inch and about two inches in diameter. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other dimensions for girth such as, for example, about one inch to about four inches, larger or smaller dimensions, serpentine dimensions, varying diameters, etc., may suffice. 
     Preferably, second end portions  116  comprise at least one set of shapes that are aesthetically pleasing and functional (i.e. as a sexual aid, including comprising gripping portions) when matched to at least one of such first end portions  110 , as shown. Second end portions  116  are preferably about two and one-half inches in length not including external coupling elements and have a girth at least about an inch in diameter and preferably between about one inch and about two inches in diameter. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other dimensions for girth such as, for example, about one inch to about four inches, larger or smaller dimensions, serpentine dimensions, varying diameters, etc., may suffice. The flat bottom  130  preferably has the same diameter as the rest of the second end portion  116  or larger. 
     Preferably, first bulbous portion  922  and a second grippable portion  924  comprise at least one first coupler element  932  and at least one second coupler element  934  arranged so that the first coupler element  932  is couplable to the second coupler element  934 , as shown. In the illustrated preferred embodiment, first coupler element  932  and second coupler element  934  preferably comprise male-female threaded portions, as shown. Preferably, first coupler element  932  comprises a female threaded opening  936  and second coupler element  934  comprises a male threaded protrusion  938 , as shown. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other coupling arrangements such as, for example, opposite male-female arrangements, bayonet couplers, separate coupling apparatus, etc., may suffice. 
       FIG. 31  shows a sectional view illustrating a fixed vibrator unit  950  inserted into the bore portion  952  of segmented portion  956  of a sexual aid tool of the stress relief system  100 , according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
     When preferably assembled into a segmented sexual aid tool, each respective segmented portion  956  preferably comprises at least one bore portion  952 , as shown. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other internal chamber arrangements such as, for example, multiple hollows, alternating hollows and solid portions, etc., may suffice. 
     Preferably, a vibrator unit  950  is inserted into bore portion  952 , as shown. Vibrator unit  950  is preferably fixed in place, preferably using an adhesive, preferably an epoxy adhesive. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other fixing arrangements such as, for example, mechanical attachment, other adhesives, integral manufacture, etc., may suffice. 
     Preferably, the vibrator unit  950  has replaceable power, preferably replaceable batteries  962 , as shown. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other power arrangements such as, for example, hard-wired, permanent batteries, rechargeable batteries, etc., may suffice. 
     The vibrator unit  950  preferably is sized to fit into a standard-sized bore portion  952 , previously stated as sized from about ½ inch in diameter to about 1 inch in diameter. Also as previously stated at least a “Slim Line Vibrator” (as manufactured by California Exotics, for example) would suffice, however, smaller vibrator units may be easily manufactured by those knowledgeable in such art and custom-inserted into bore portion  952 . Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as manufacturing preference, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other vibratory devices may suffice. 
     Bore portion  952  preferably provides for user-preferred addition of elements or devices to customize such segmented portion  956 . Preferably, a user may purchase or add such elements or devices, such as, for example, cold or heated water, cold or heated elements, alternate vibratory elements, beads, lubricants, scented liquids, etc. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as manufacturing preference, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other elements or devices may suffice. 
       FIG. 32  shows a sectional view illustrating an insertable vibrator segment  970  for a section of a sexual aid tool of the stress relief system  100 , according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
     Preferably, vibrator unit  950  is positioned in an insertable vibrator segment  970 , in a coupling element  972  preferably comprising external male threaded coupler elements  974  that co-operatively engage with female threaded coupler elements  976 , is insertable and couplable within such a segmented portion  956 , (alternately preferably any such segmented portion) to provide an arrangement wherein a vibrator function is available to be added to such sexual aid tool, as shown. Preferably, as stated in  FIG. 31  above, vibrator unit  950  has replaceable power, preferably replaceable batteries  962 , as shown. Upon reading this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other power arrangements such as, for example, hard-wired, permanent batteries, rechargeable batteries, etc., may suffice. 
     Although applicant has described applicant&#39;s preferred embodiments of this invention, it will be understood that the broadest scope of this invention includes modifications such as diverse shapes, sizes, and materials. Such scope is limited only by the below claims as read in connection with the above specification. Further, many other advantages of applicant&#39;s invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the above descriptions and the below claims.