OhMiBod
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sex toy manufacturing |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Suki Vatter, Brian Dunham |
| Headquarters | New Hampshire , United States |
| Products | Sex toys, remotely operated vibrating devices |
| Website | ohmibod |
OhMiBod is a United States-based manufacturer of sex toys, with its headquarters located in New Hampshire.
Overview
This brand represents a series of remotely operated vibrating sex devices. The initial model transformed electronic music signals into vibrations, where the intensity and rhythm of the vibration were controlled by the volume and beat of the audio.
Suki Vatter, who previously worked in product marketing at Apple, co-founded the company alongside her husband Brian Dunham. Their initial market focus was on iPod users. Vatter’s vision was to create a vibrator that would be considered "socially acceptable." The product’s packaging drew comparisons to Apple's minimalist design aesthetic.
On OhMiBod's website, the "ClubVibe" feature allowed users to anonymously exchange playlists and share their experiences. In January 2008, the device expanded its functionality to support the iPhone, reacting to incoming calls and ringtones. Concurrently, smaller and more budget-friendly 'nano' models were introduced.
A review from 2008 mentioned that when used with iPod earbuds, the vibrator could be "noticeably loud." OhMiBod products have found popularity among webcam models, who program the devices to respond to online tipping by vibrating.
The Body Heat app for iPhone enables users to adjust OhMiBod vibrators’ speed, strength, and vibration sequences. OhMiBod acquired this technology following its prototype unveiling at the 2010 sex tech event Arse Elektronika in San Francisco. Software updates for these devices are developed in collaboration with designer Heather Kelley.