Colored Contact Lenses Can Improve Your Sex Life
Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
by David Pearce
Responsible Marketing Consulting Services
Ever wondered what you would look like with different colored eyes? Now, with new contact lens materials and technologies, it is easier than ever to go from brown to blue, hazel to emerald or even blue to gray. And I’m not talking about colors that look so fake people will ask you if you are going to a Halloween party.
I am a 40-year old, athletic looking husband and father with dark brown eyes (currently with 20/20 vision) and brown hair. I have a fairly dark complexion and consider myself to have a wholesome All-American look. It is not uncommon for me to get compliments on my brown eyes, nor do I dislike my natural eye color. Then why change them? Because I can and it is fun!
At this point, you’re probably wondering why I would want to get compliments from strangers on some new eye color when I am already getting complimented on my natural brown eyes. I suppose the answer is a combination of vanity, style and the exhilaration of looking so different (both to myself and others who know me) that I get a lot more attention.
Even my wife and son treat me a little differently when I am wearing my colored contacts. Maybe that’s because I feel different and maybe even act a little differently. I would equate it to wearing a brand new, well-tailored $2000 suit. Like the new $2000 suit, I don’t wear my colored contacts all the time. I like to pick and choose events and occasions strategically where I can vary the color and not let the change become the norm.
Now, lets move on to how changing my eye color has improved my sex life (and that is not to say that my sex life really needs improving). As a guy, I’ve had thoughts about what it would be like to be with some attractive “strange" woman. The thought of being intimate with someone you don’t know has an intrinsic thrill that heightens sexual response.
One day my wife came home with platinum blonde highlights in her long, dark brown hair and I hardly recognized her. Her flirtations toward me, as if she were some blonde bombshell just needing to explode, made me hungry like a wolf. As we made love, I looked at her and thought to myself, I don’t know who this person is. Wow!! I was getting some strange and I didn’t have to feel guilty about it! The sex was fantastic and we both laughed about it afterwards.
Well, guys…we are not the only ones who fantasize about getting a little “strange" now and then. One of the first times I put in a pair of brilliant blue contacts, my wife threw me down on our bed and said, “I’m not sure who you are, but I want some!"
So, while I can’t promise every man who wears colored contacts the same results, I can say that changing my eye color just for the fun of it has been, and will continue to be an activity that both my wife and I strongly endorse. I encourage more men to give colored contact lenses a try to see how they can change your look and change your outlook.
Okay, now for the hard part: which colored contact lenses offer the most options in terms of colors/shades and the best comfort? Three of the most popular brands include CIBA Vision’s FreshLook®, Johnson & Johnson’s Acuvue® 2 Colours™ and CooperVision’s Expressions®. All three offer variations for light-colored eyes as well as lenses that will change darker-colored eyes.
CIBA Vision’s FreshLook ColorBlends lenses use a three-in-one color technology to create subtle, natural depths. ColorBlends are available for people with either light or dark-colored eyes. ColorBlends come in Blue, Honey, Green, Gray, Brown, Turquoise, Amethyst, Pure Hazel, and my personal favorite – True Sapphire. FreshLook colored contact lenses contain 55% water and are even available in a toric lens for people with astigmatism.
Acuvue 2 Colours come in three colors that enhance light eyes (Aquamarine, Ocean Blue, and Emerald Green) and seven colors that completely change any eye color (Chestnut Brown, Sapphire Blue, Hazel Green, Jade Green, Pearl Gray, Warm Honey, and Deep Blue). If you currently wear Acuvue 2 lenses, Acuvue 2 Colours are compatible with your existing Acuvue 2 prescription. Made with 58% water content, most people report they are comfortable to wear, natural looking, easy to put on and take off, so they're great for first-time wearers.
Expressions Colors, for dark or light eyes, come in eight colors - Jade, Blue, Aqua, Green, Hazel, Gray, Blue Topaz and Brown - and let you make a more dramatic change in your eye color. Expressions Accents, for light-colored eyes, come in Blue, Green, Violet and Aqua, and let you enhance your eyes’ existing natural color. Expressions are a 55% water content contact lens and are compatible with Cooper Vision’s Frequency 55 brand contact lenses.
If you currently do not wear contact lenses and are interested in learning more about changing your eye color, contact your eyecare provider for a consultation. Keep in mind wearing a contact lens takes some getting used to. Most new wearers will experience a slight discomfort as the eye adjusts to wearing a contact lens. My personal experience is that I forget I am wearing them on occasion, but most of the time I know they are there. That being said, overall comfort will depend on your own ocular health. Each of the cosmetic lenses discussed above have sufficient water content to make your colored contact lens wearing experience a fun and pain-free one.
So, if you want to get that “new suit" attention without the $2000 price tag, give colored contacts a try. At around $50 for a box of 6 lenses, try out two, three or four different colors. I like to keep several colors on hand just in case I want to match my eye color to my clothing or my mood. See your eyecare provider and then add colored contact lenses to your wardrobe. Why should the women have all the fun??!!
Contact Lenses Should Be Worn Only Under the Direction and Supervision of a Trained Eyecare Professional
According to the F.D.A., colored contact lenses – even those with no corrective powers – are medical devices. As such, they require a prescription from a trained eyecare provider for fitting, dispensing, training and follow-up. Serious damage can be done to your eyes as a result of improper wear and care of contact lenses.
If you currently do not wear contact lenses or need vision correction, your eyecare provider can evaluate your vision health history and assess whether or not you would be a good candidate for contact lens wear. Most colored lenses come without corrective powers (plano lenses), but still require supervised training and guidance for usage.
With today’s materials and technologies, most people can successfully wear contact lenses. Proper fitting, training and follow-up evaluations are essential to ensuring that your contact lens wearing experience is a healthy, long-lasting successful one.
If you currently wear contact lenses, it is essential that you consult your eyecare provider to see if there is a colored contact available to meet your current vision correction needs. As different contact lens manufacturers have different sizes and materials available, you should not simply substitute one brand of colored contacts for the brand and type of lens prescribed by your eyecare provider.
To help promote crisp, clear vision, better eye health and optimal lens wearing comfort, consider these important tips for successful contact lens wear and care.
Do:
· Wash your hands with a mild soap and dry them with a lint-free towel before touching your contact lenses.
· Clean, rinse, and disinfect your contact lenses each time you remove them. Follow your eyecare professional's instructions.
· Keep all solution bottles closed when not in use.
· Clean your contact lens case daily and let air-dry. Replace your contact lens case every three months.
· Use solution before the expiration date marked on bottle.
· Remove contacts before you go swimming.
· Carry your contact lens case along with a bottle of multipurpose solution to have a safe place to store your contact lenses.
· Keep scheduled regular appointments with your eyecare provider.
Do not:
· Allow soaps, cosmetics, or other substances to come into contact with your contact lenses.
· Touch the tip of a contact lens care solution bottle to any surface, including your finger or the contact lens.
· Re-use any contact lens care solution.
· Use eye drops or solutions not intended for use with contact lenses.
· Wear your contact lenses in the presence of harmful or irritating vapors or fumes.
· Wear contact lenses for more than the prescribed time.
· Swap contact lenses with anyone.
· Apply hairspray after putting your contact lenses on.
These tips will help guide you, but always follow the advice of your eyecare professional.
About the author: David M. Pearce is the President of Responsible Marketing Consulting Services. David has authored numerous article about contact lenses and eye care practice marketing for leading eyecare provider publications.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Article made me laugh and provided me with great info on colored contacts. I want to get them for my husband.
Informative. I've been thinking about getting colored contacts for a while now. I currently wear Acuvue 2. Being a research person, I looked up all there was to find on it. But I never knew that I could just get my perscription switched from regular to color'd. My dark brown eyes now look naturally, vibrant green. It stands out against my dark hair and tanned skin, the color and not the "realness" of the contacts, which is what I wanted.
very funny... No wife here so I always have it being a stainger :)
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