Hot dog! A writer unlocks the iPhone 5s with his genitals

Daniel Bean
·Assistant Editor
A journalist tests the the new iPhone 5S Touch ID fingerprint recognition feature at Apple Inc's announcement event in Beijing in this September 11, 2013 file photo. REUTERS/Jason Lee/Files

Well ... that happened.

We've seen much intrigue and desire to tinker with the iPhone 5s's new Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Some claimed progress at a full hack of it; others included their pets in the fun; but the latest "testing and trialing" includes a Digital Trends tech news writer using his (::coughcough::) "nether region" to unlock the device — with success.

"Not only did I successfully register this private part with relative ease, I was also able to use it to unlock the device," wrote Andrew Couts, the author of the article suggestively titled "Apple iPhone 5S ‘Touch ID’ works with a lot more than just your fingerprints."

Couts said Apple's Touch ID sensor had little trouble recognizing and recording the print left by his member. In fact, he went on to explain that "Given that you leave your fingerprints everywhere, and that hackers have already broken through Touch ID’s defenses using a photocopy of a fingerprint and some wood glue, your manhood may be the most secure option you have."

Of course, Couts also called using his junk to access the phone "gross," "absurd" and "impractical," but, hey, to each his own.

Check out the full Digital Trends Touch ID/body parts examination here, and don't worry — no photos or video are included in the article.