Canal Street Dreams

Episode: Autoblow 5000 on Canal Street Dreams
Hosts: Eddie Huang and Natashia Perrotti
Date: September 5, 2025

Episode Overview

In this unique and highly candid episode of Canal Street Dreams, Eddie Huang and Natashia Perrotti invite an unusual "guest" into their conversation: the Autoblow 5000, an automated male sex toy. Drawing from their personal experiences, relationship dynamics, and broader cultural trends, Eddie and Natashia explore the evolution, impact, and controversies surrounding male sex toys—especially as technology and sexuality intersect. The discussion ranges from the humor and awkwardness of receiving such devices, to vulnerable insight into gender, intimacy, and societal shame around sexual pleasure.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Arrival of the Autoblow 5000

• Opening Banter & Discovery:
  Eddie recounts hearing about the Autoblow 5000 through their friend Kareem Rama and jokes about the rapidly escalating naming conventions for these machines. Discussion quickly veers into irreverent territory about sex toys as gifts for Father's Day.

  • "I'll be wearing that on my back in the bathroom just getting sucked all day. I'll make the coffee in 10 minutes." – Eddie (00:34)

• Initial Reactions at Home:
  Natashia shares feelings of surprise and a tinge of jealousy when the Autoblow 5000 arrives at their house, likening it to "a new pussy" showing up in the bedroom (01:54).

  • "It's always an interesting day when a new pussy shows up in your bedroom that's not yours." – Natashia (01:54)

2. Gender, Sex Toys, and Internal Bias

• Natashia’s Reflections on Double Standards:
  She unpacks her gut reaction, noting she's never judged women's use of toys, yet felt odd about Eddie using a device. This leads to a wider conversation on how society (and herself) often judges male sexuality more harshly, and the expectation that men always orgasm during sex.

  • "I guess I was feeling like a bit of a misandrist... I thought it was weird... But that’s just total internalized sexism on my part." – Natashia (02:11)

• Addiction, Porn, and Relationship Boundaries:
  Natashia expresses trust regarding Eddie’s habits, pointing out concerns only arise when such devices are symptoms of larger issues like porn addiction or sexual disconnection.

• "It’s like self-care to me."
  Natashia frames masturbation as healthy and part of most people's lives, unless it becomes compulsive and harms intimacy (05:13).

3. Exploring Technology, Sexual Experience, and New Norms

• Eddie’s History with Sex Toys:
  Eddie traces the evolution from blow-up dolls in pop culture to realistic molds and finally to sophisticated machines like the Autoblow. He shares amazement at its video synchronization capabilities.

  • "This machine can literally mimic what’s going on in the video... This thing is complete insanity." – Eddie (07:13)

• Comparative Analysis:
  Eddie ranks the Autoblow 5000 versus traditional hand, Fleshlight, and even "sock" masturbation methods. He finds the Autoblow 5000 significantly better than manual methods, but still only partially as satisfying as sex with a partner.

  • "Fleshlight is whack... Hand, great... This [Autoblow] is much better than hand." – Eddie (11:02)

  • On the sensation: "It feels like rough sex... It’s never going to be as good as it is with you and I, because we hit the corners... It’s like jackhammer sex." – Eddie (12:34, 13:18)

• Discussion of Women’s Sex Toys:
  Natashia talks about breakthrough devices like the Rabbit and the Rose, and muses on how design and cultural acceptance differ between men’s and women’s toys.

4. Social Implications and Dangers of Sex Tech

• Potential for Isolation & Dehumanization:
  Natashia and Eddie discuss societal risks as technology simulates intimacy, warning of further social isolation and blurring lines between consuming content and connecting with real people.

  • "Where’s the line between like doing whatever you want to do with a silicone sex doll and doing whatever you want to do with women?" – Natashia (17:10)

• Creator Responsibility & Harm Reduction:
  Eddie shares that Autoblow’s inventor, Brian Sloan, is aware of the dangers, particularly combining such tech with AI or exploitative content.

  • "He’s fully aware that the worst version of this ... is people hooking up snuff films to this. That’s bad." – Eddie (20:12)

• Necessity for Evolved Sex Ed:
  Both agree that as the landscape of sexual technology changes, so should sex education—shifting discussions to include porn, consent, and mental health (21:12).

5. Relationship Openness, Shame, and Personal Growth

• The Power of Honest Conversation:
  Eddie and Natashia attribute the health of their sexual relationship to honest, shame-free dialogue about desires, kinks, and boundaries.

  • "So much of people’s kinks and sexual releases are literally tied to shame." – Eddie (23:57)

  • Eddie recounts a childhood story about developing a boot fetish, tying it to a specific memory with his mother—a humorous, vulnerable exploration to demonstrate how kinks form (24:03).

• Advice for Listeners:
  They encourage listeners not to be ashamed, to talk openly, and to normalize conversations about sex and pleasure.

  • "You got to let it out. You got to laugh at it, and you got to, like, express and enjoy." – Eddie (25:52)
  • "There’s nothing somebody could tell me... We speak so openly about sex in our relationship... it’s such a cool part of our relationship." – Natashia (25:57)

• Celebration of Sex Positivity:
  The couple reflect on both the “vanilla” and the adventurous aspects of their sex life, urging others to find their own balance and comfort (27:48).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Societal Shame:
  "The United States is largely still very Puritan, very Christian... It’s like sex everywhere, but if you’re having it, you’re naughty or bad." – Natashia (22:59)

• On Technology’s Cultural Leap:
  "This is the biggest leap in sex toys for men I’ve ever seen, which is cool." – Eddie (28:35)

• Gift Ideas:
  "It’s a fun gag gift... But I got to say, this is the biggest leap in sex toys for men I’ve ever seen, which is cool." – Eddie (28:35)

• Episode’s Tone:
  The episode blends raunchy, irreverent humor with real vulnerability and social critique, maintaining the open, affectionate, and frank style that defines Eddie and Natashia’s rapport.

Important Timestamps

• 00:32–01:54 – Discovery and first impressions of the Autoblow 5000
• 02:09–03:53 – Natashia unpacks bias and initiates convo on gender and toys
• 05:12 – “It’s just like self-care to me” discussion on masturbation and relationships
• 07:13–12:34 – Eddie reviews the Autoblow vs. other sex toys and methods
• 14:08–15:24 – Innovations in sex tech and synchronization with video
• 17:05–20:12 – Social isolation, dehumanization and risks of evolving sex tech
• 22:59–25:52 – On shame, societal conditioning, and the importance of communication
• 28:17–28:44 – The Autoblow as a gag gift, gendered gifting, and boundaries

Conclusion

This episode delves well beyond mere product review—using the arrival of the Autoblow 5000 as a springboard for a nuanced, intimate, and riotously funny conversation on intimacy in the era of sex tech. Eddie and Natashia’s willingness to interrogate double standards, confront shame, and communicate about sex with candor makes the discussion a valuable listen for anyone interested in relationships, technology, and the ways we can grow through honest dialogue.

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