`SPANKIES' ARE A SEAMAN'S BEST FRIEND (EDITORS: NOTE CONTENT)

`SPANKIES' ARE A SEAMAN'S BEST FRIEND (EDITORS: NOTE CONTENT)

SAN FRANCISCO (Wireless Flash) -- A new invention called a `Spankie' is making it easier for Navy men to man their torpedoes. It turns out `Spankies' are cotton sock-like covers that are placed over a man's genitals during masturbation to keep his hands dry -- and they're the latest wave with sex-crazed seamen. A spokesman for Spankie.com claims the company recently shot off 2000 of the reusable sex socks to a northern California submarine base where the sailors are using the Spankies to save wear and tear on their own socks. Although the Navy has not contracted with the company on an official basis, the manufacturer hopes to service all branches of the military with customized monogrammed Spankies.