While Christians are often portrayed as up-tight and buttoned-downed when it comes to -- um, well, you know -- sex, a growing number of online storekeepers now promise as much exultation for the body as the soul.

Arguably Bible approved -- most contain chapter and verse where the good book speaks about man and woman "becoming one flesh" -- Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. are now home to sites devoted to unbelievable toys for true believers.

From lotions and oils to rings and a vibrator called the "Jelly Gumdrop Vibe Cherry Smoothie." Michael and Sherri Berner's online shop -- mybelovedsgarden.net -- offers a king's ransom of waterproof aids for married couples only.

While you can order a "Turbo 8 Accelerator Bullet" from them -- I still can't figure out why you would need an LED read-out -- what you won't see on their site are any graphic images of naked men and women.

Even though they sell erotic lingerie -- each pictured on a model -- what you won't find is a belly button. They have been digitally removed, along with most cleavage, so as not to offend some Christians.

The Surrey, B.C. couple was inspired with the idea about six years ago, and finally came online with it in 2004. The website is now routinely given out to couples during Christian marriage counselling, especially in the U.S., where 90% of their business comes from.

He remembers one couple, in their 50s, contacted him after they had ordered from their shop. While their sex life had previously turned to Hell, their online shipment was heaven sent.

Their clients include the old the disabled and sick -- one woman needed lotions to counteract the effects of cancer treatment -- as well as men of God.

The 42-year-old soft tissue, pain control expert -- and Sherri, a 39-year-old interior designer -- often get strange reactions when they tell people about their on-line ministry.

After the birth of her first child, six years ago, Joy Wilson couldn't get motivated for sex with her husband Kevin. A strong Christian, the Oregon teacher didn't know where to turn for her salvation.

Before they send out any of their products, most of the cardboard backing -- often depicting nude or semi-nude models -- is taken away. In other cases, stickers are placed over naughty bits. The products are then sent out in plastic polybags.

"Some would ask, 'Are you taking out the directions?" says the 35-year-old mom. "The sad thing is there are no directions in most of these products. They don't say how they work or how to clean them."

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