Hello Wonderful Readers! Welcome back to this month’s Call Center Confessions! It is spring…well almost spring for those having one last flurry of snow in the Midwest, and spring means new things! Read on for suggestions on how to upgrade your toy box and how to keep all those new and existing toys clean!

Hi Molly and CeeCee;

I am a long time fan of yours, and now that spring is here, I decided I need to upgrade my toy box! I see so many new and nifty items on your web site and thought maybe you could help me make a few choice selections that every naughty-but-nice girl needs to entertain a guest or several. (And myself of course!) I am polyamorous and have play partners as well. Goodies for grown up girls and boys are what I need; can you put your wonderful selves to thinking up some new must-haves for me please?

Sincerely,
Perfectly Poly in Every Way

Hi Perfectly Poly,

Thanks for contacting us with your needs! Shopping for toys for grown ups is one of our favorite things to do, and we are bursting with ideas for you! Everyone should have a well-stocked toy box, and with all the new technologies out there, there truly is something for everyone!

Let us start with basic black shall we? Sinful Intensity is one sexy player that is always ready for some action. You never have to worry about batteries and keeping this hottie clean and ready for some lovin’. Made in Germany, the Sinful sits in its own charging station, so it’s ready to play when ever you are. The design is sleek, smooth and ultra inviting. The vibe is seamless, which makes it waterproof, and the joystick control at the base means changing speeds from warm up to hooo-yeah-baby is done by a touch of a finger. Want more? How about a velvety-textured shaft made of nonporous silicone? You got it! This is a great basic vibe for a variety of uses.

Variety is our favorite word around here, and variety is going to be a snap with the Pretty Boi Harness. Not only is the craftsmanship and design of this item delightful, but it is also the first harness of its kind that can accommodate two differently sized dildos at the same time! Now that’s crafty! The center hole is placed lower on the pubic bone than most harnesses, so you will be able to have a more natural angle of penetration plus perfect pressure on the clitoral area for the wearer. And, the harness comes in a beautiful velvet pouch for storing. Yummy!

And, now that we have our harness, let’s fill up those holes shall we? Ever since the new VixSkin™ line of dildos came in we have heard nothing but raves from customers about how revolutionary these items are. Yes, they are made of silicone, but, they look and feel like the real thing. Made with a firm core and a velvety, skin-like textured surface, you can get up close and very personal with these riders. Bandit might just steal your heart with its slightly smaller head than the rest of the shaft, allowing you to ease into the girth. The shaft is 7” in length, perfect for harness play, and the bulbous head will hit that G-spot or P-spot spot-on! Bandit is a representational dildo, so it looks just like a cock and balls ensemble and is great for those that like fantasy play or packing for a night on the town.

For a slightly slimmer dildo, why not corral yourself a Mustang? Mustang will take you on a wild ride with its curved shaft and balls-free base; perfect for harness wear. Having a couple or a few differently-sized dildos is a must for any toy box. Moods change and sexual moods change as well. Sometimes that finger-width model will do the trick, or maybe you’re craving that long, thick and hearty model for some deep stimulation. Molly says you can never have too many dildos or shoes, which sounds about right to me!

What about those times when a little tie-me-up play is where your juicy mind is roaming? You can be as prepared as any good Girl Guide when you have LBD Grip Cuffs on hand (or wrist for that matter!). What makes these cuffs stand out from the rest is the unique design where the wearer can grab and squeeze the restraints! No more numb hands! Made of sexy leather, the cuffs have a padded grip between the attachment chains, giving the hand room to stretch and something to grip, which distributes stress on wrist bones and tendons. And even the most wiggly bottom will not be able to slip free of the secure buckle style closures. Molly has a set of these under her desk for those times when her human doggie is here visiting.

Sex toy or art piece? We pondered this question when Luminous came into our store. Stunningly beautiful, this strong borosilicate glass dildo has length, 7 inches, is anal safe, and has small nubs at the tip for excellent G-spot or P-spot play. Don’t be fooled by the slender diameter! The longer length and slender shape will allow for deeper penetration plus deeper sensation with the nubs on the bulbous head. We love the pink glass infused with silver-tipped nubs. Molly just got back from a holiday in England and wants Luminous to be a show piece at the British National Museum. We think you will want one to show your special friends and maybe even your Mom!

Sexy glass, sleek silicone, luscious leather, what element are we forgetting here? Why stainless steel of course! Every toy box worth its weight in lube should have New Wave, as a member of the supplied and ready-to-ride club. New Wave features a slightly S shaped curve with three bulbs of varying sizes at one end, and a pronounced head at the other. Weighing in at over half a pound you can get lots of uses out of this one pleasure piece. You can use New Wave anally for P-spot massage, or vaginally for G-spot romps; or use the weight as a tool to strengthen PC muscles. And, strong PC muscles will result in more powerful orgasms! What is not to love about that?!

Hi CeeCee and Molly,
I love your store on Polk Street! Your store is one of the things I just can’t find a replacement for since I moved to Connecticut. Luckily, one of your lovely staff tipped me off to your great web site where, on some nights, I have a hot date with me, myself and I. I cruise the erotica and add items to my wish list. I am just about ready to buy some new toys and have some questions on care. I would like to get a new Rabbit but am not sure what the difference is between the Rabbit Pearl and Elastomer Rabbit Habit . I also saw the Jaguar Luxe harness (super hot) but am hesitant to get a white harness. How do I keep it clean? Do you have any suggestions for a dildo that has some texture along the shaft and how to keep it clean as well? I am low-maintenance so the less work the better! You all are the best and provide an amazing service! Keep up the great work!

Best,
Mrs. Clean

Hello Masseuse Gina,

Thanks sooo much for writing in and for all the kind words. Your personal shoppers have arrived and boy, do we have some goodies for ya! We just love a lady who knows what she wants. We don’t want to keep you waiting, so lets get started.

The Rabbit Pearl and Elastomer Rabbit Habit are made by the same manufacturer, known for their high-quality Japanese motors. The Rabbit Pearl is the original, you may have recognized it from its cameo on super cute re-runs of Sex in the City; you know the episode where Charlotte can’t get enough of it, and the girls had to have an intervention. Not to worry, that was just make-believe; the Rabbit Pearl is good, but not that good.

Overtime, being the innovative folks that the Rabbit Pearl makers are, they decided to modify the Rabbit Pearl and create the Elastomer Rabbit Habit. Elastomer is a newer material for sex toys; it is easier to keep clean than vinyl and jelly rubber, is latex free (which CeeCee loves since she has a latex allergy; quite common), phthalate-free, and durable. Recently, researches have found that phthalates—plasticizers: things that soften plastic—have toxic properties. We here at Good Vibrations are making a big effort to offer affordable non-toxic alternatives, like products made of elastomer. To read more about phthalates and what GV is doing, go to the Info Desk section on our site, scroll down and click on Sexual Health and Product Information and than click on phthalate-free. The Rabbit Pearl is made of vinyl, and has the battery pack attached via a cord, where the Rabbit Habit is all one unit. The latest modifications to the Rabbit Habit also involved changing the angle of the clit-tickler and now the pearls are running on a track instead of tumbling. Otherwise, the vibes do have identical dimensions, 5” by 1 ½”.

The tried-and-true way to keep any toy bacteria-free is to use it with a condom. When toys are porous or slightly porous (toys made of elastomer for example), a condom is the way to keep the toys bacteria free; barring frying it with a laser and morphing it beyond recognition. Just imagine jelly rubber, vinyl and softskin toys being a sponge. The pores of the toys can harbor bacteria even though they have been cleaned. People who are sharing toys, using them both anally and vaginally or who are prone to sensitivities will need to keep this in mind.

To clean a non-waterproof toy like the Rabbit Pearl or Rabbit Habit, try a pack of MedClean Wipes. This is the easiest way to prevent any corrosion to motors because you don’t need water. Just wipe the toy down before, after or both, and let the toy air dry. Poof—just like that your toys is ready for round two, three, four . . . . .!

The Jaguar Luxe is a beautiful and durable harness that is just as much functional as it is aesthetically pleasing. As with all leather harnesses, you can hand wash the harness with mild soap and water. You can use a moist cloth to cut down on drying time. Make sure to let the harness thoroughly air dry before storing. Gentle leather conditioners and saddle soap can also be used occasionally to spruce up a leather harness. Feel free to do some deep cleaning detailing of your harness with an old toothbrush, be gentle and get into any nooks and crannies. Suddenly, a craving for an English muffin and some jam has come over me!

Ok, so on to the easy-to-clean dildo with some texture. Hands down, no question the Rippler is the dildo you are looking for. This dildo will have you tripping down its spirals of ecstasy until you can’t take any more. This sassy dildo comes in purple or emerald green, it has a substantial curve for G-spot stimulation and a little larger than average diameter; great for girth lovers. The icing on the cake is that this dildo is made of high-quality silicone. Silicone is a great material for sex toys, it’s non-porous, and so it’s amazingly easy to keep clean. You can boil non-motorized silicone dildos for one to two minutes, use our GV Toy Cleaner, or a mild soap and water to clean. Our GV toy cleaner is gentle on your toys but tough on germs making cleaning as easy as getting turned on when reading erotica by Carol Queen

Wow, how’s that for some personal service? Now, go get your toys and let the fun begin!

Thank you all for reading with us again this month! Molly and I hope these helpful suggestions will keep your spring romances hot and sweaty and all cleaned up for the next round of bed bouncing fun!

Got any questions you would like us to personally address? Of course you do! Please send us your juicy details to advice@goodvibes.com; we are on pins and needles waiting to hear from you!

Kisses!
Molly and CeeCee

Hi Molly and CeeCee;

I’ve been a long-time customer of Good Vibrations, and my beautiful bride of 23 years and I think you could help suggest some fun items for us to spice up our sex lives. We have wonderful sex now, and both of us really enjoy foreplay that does not necessarily have to lead to the sexual act. We are wondering if you have any ideas for a couple who enjoy this kind of playful encounters that might be sort of a warm up for deeper intimacy later. You have really kept us happy over the years by the way!

Warm regards,
Sensation Seekers

Hello SS’ers!

Thanks for contacting us with your praise and questions. Sensation play is a wonderful and fun way to set a mood or get the creative juices flowing for naughty encounters at a later time, or when you’re wanting to get cozy but have had a really long day and are not quite up for a full-on love fest. We can make the before-fore-play activities creative and relaxing—here’s how!

Bathing is a very sensuous luxury that will relax tired bodies, wash away the troubles of the day, warm your skin and arouse your senses. Molly and I think our GV Bubble Bath line is just dreamy! Our formula is very gentle to even the most sensitive skin, and with luxury scents like lavender vanilla, jasmine green tea or honey buttermilk, plus bubbles galore; we think you will be in the mood for amore with fresh skin, scented perfectly for loving pleasures. Creating an atmosphere in the bath is really easy! You can light some candles, add a little incense, run your water to the perfect temperature, add your bubbles, and sink into the aaaaahhh part of spa. Add your lover and make bubble beards on each other! Being silly can be very sexy; so let your hair down and kick up your heels a little!

Now that you’re out of the bath, add to that warm-bath-water feeling with Zing Pleasure Cream. Zing says it all really, with its appealing citrus scent, mix of natural ingredients and creamy texture. Apply to nipples or the clit for a nonirritating and really pleasant tingly, warming sensation, without causing any numbing in the area. Also, when you are massaging Zing cream into the skin, the blood flow will increase in that area, which in turn will heighten arousal.

Massage is wonderful for bonding, building trust and setting a mood. Plus, it feels wonderful to be pampered or to tend to your Sweeties every need. Why not turn the massage up a notch by trying a GV Massage Candle? Made of delightful soy oil, the scented candles are easy to use and less messy than standard drippy massage lotions. Just light the candle, blow out the flame, and drizzle the warm soy oil into the skin. You don’t need to worry about burns, as the soy oil melts at a lower temperature than wax; so you can simply enjoy the warm feel and rejuvenating scents such as lavender, vanilla, and mango or rosemary mint. These tins are also perfect for travel! You never have to worry about fluids leaking, and the scents can create a home-away-from-home atmosphere when you are on the road. Molly keeps a little stash of the Mango scented candles in her travel kit so she can feel like a tropical goddess wherever she goes!

Nipple play can be a really enjoyable and adventurous way to use parts of our bodies for pleasure. We can barely keep our soft silicone Supple Nipps in stock, and once you try these innocent looking toys, you can see why! They look like little cups, and when squeezed at the tip, can be pressed to the nipples, clit, balls, head of the penis or anyplace that suction would feel great. Press and release the cup, and it will self adhere to the area it is applied to. Hands free and gentle, the suction can actually increase the sensitivity of the nipple area, as well as enlarge the nipples over time.

Tingles all over your body—how does that sound? Really, really great is the general consensus around here. Getting that all over oh-yeah-baby feeling is coming your way with our Pin Wheel. This nifty device looks almost like a tiny pie crust wheel, which can be run over the skin with very slight pressure for tingles, or with firmer pressure for prickles. Experimenting on yourself is an easy way to become a Pin Wheel pro, then dazzle your partner with your new found skills. This toy is light and easy to use, and a small amount of pressure will make big sensations, so folks with Carpal Tunnel or arthritis can use this item as well. We love that—something for everyone!

Now that we have covered sucking, tingling and prickling, how about something sweet and soft…like feathers! We have the perfect plume for you with our Ostrich Feather or Pretty Puff. The Ostrich Feather is affixed to a 15 inch long handle, so reaching all those tender touch places will not strain your back. The Pretty Puff is perfect for applying Body Dust to your lover. Body Dust is a lickable dusting powder that actually tastes really yummy. Run a feather along your partner’s skin, leaving a trail of Body Dust, and follow up with some oral action for a fun twist! Molly keeps a stash of Ostrich Feathers in an umbrella stand in her boudoir. Smart move Molly!

Hi There CeeCee and Molly,
I don’t know how to say this so I am just going to say it. My girlfriend is a workaholic. She works so much to the point where she is exhausted at night and doesn’t have anything left for the bedroom. I would love to loosen her up and be close without always bringing out our Bandit dildo. I am thinking massage might be a good idea but I am not sure what route to take. CeeCee and Molly, turn me into the masseuse my lover will love to be touched by! Can’t wait for your reply and thank you so much!

Best,
Gina is the Masseuse

Hello Masseuse Gina,

Thank you for writing in and sharing your story with us. CeeCee and I just love massages. Just for you loyal readers, I am going to let you in on a secret; often times during the busy Valentines’ and holiday seasons we cats in the Customer Service Center will take turns giving each other neck rubs. This is the secret ingredient to always being happy and cheery on the phones and when answering your lovely emails. We have got our Customer Service Center nice and toasty and ready for your massage lesson.

CeeCee and I have dug deep into our bag of tricks and would like to start off with an amazing handbook—Sensual Massage by Susan Mumford. This book proves that good things do come in small packages. The manual comes complete with color pictures and clear breakdowns on how to transform a massage novice into an expert. Wow your partner with just a handful of the suggestions given in this book. Start of with a warm bath, complete with a Happy Hour Fizzy Ball. Give “bathtub gin” a whole ‘nother meaning with the balls that convert your lover’s bath into a giant fizzy cocktail fit for a queen. All the scents are divine and worth exploring. CeeCee just can’t get enough of the Lemon Margarita scented balls; and whenever I want to flashback to my hot days, and even hotter memorable nights in Puerto Rico, I pop a Pina Colada scented ball into my bath.

After the bath, have your lover walk out into a candlelit room which you have so thoughtfully arranged. Than take her to another place with the total body massage techniques you picked up in your handy Sensual Massage manual. Make sure to ask if there is any particular place she would like you to work on. Maybe the knot in her neck—remnants of her two hour conference call she had earlier that day; or maybe the pain in her lower back from a four hour plane ride.
Sensual Massage

Now, if you so choose, you could take the massage to higher levels of erotic touch by exploring genital massage. You will find some genital massage tips in the Sensual Massage manual and you can take your skills even further by learning from the Master himself, Joseph Kramer. Go straight to the top with The Best of Vulva Massage: An Anthology of Erotic Touch. Have narrators like Joseph Kramer and Dr. Annie Sprinkle guide your through explicit vignettes with solo practitioners as well as couples, exploring their erotic touch. Amaze your partner with your snazzy moves like: Labia Shiatsu, Pussy Petting, Triple Digit Pussy Pet, Tour de France and much, much more.

Massage Oils, Massage Lotions and even our fabulous GV Massage Candles all make great massage aids, providing pure pleasure. When doing genital massage, a personal lubricant works best for many people. Some people find that they experience irritation when using oils or lotions on the sensitive tissue of their special places. More recently, we now offer Astroglide Warming Pleasure Massage 2-in-1 Lubricant. The lubricant doubles as a massage aide and/or the massage aide doubles as a personal lubricant. Any way you look at it, the warming sensations this potion provides will turn your lover into putty with just a few caresses of your hands.

With all of this massage talk, CeeCee is feeling so relaxed she is about to falling out of her chair and drooling on her desk.

So loosen up your muscles and warm up your bedroom. Your lady will be begging for more from her personal masseuse!

Mmmmm…is everyone relaxed and snoozy now? Time for a little cuddle and a nap almost! But wait! Before you are off frolicking in the land of sensual pleasures, don’t forget to send us your Call Center questions! We are ready to help and we are just a quick email away at advice@goodvibes.com. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Kisses!
Molly and CeeCee

Hi Molly and CeeCee,

I heard about you in Betty Dodson’s book Sex for One: The Joy of Self Loving, and hope you can help me. This is really hard for me to say, so I am just going to say it. I am 52 years old and have never had an orgasm. I think maybe a vibrator would help me ‘get there’ and am asking for some suggestions you experts might have for someone like me. Thank you for any information or ideas you may have for a ready-to-blossom woman!

Sincerely,
Ready for the Big O!

Dear RFTBO!

We are so glad you contacted us with your questions! Please do not think you are alone in having difficulty reaching orgasm. Many people ask us the same questions and we have some fun suggestions that might help you become the sexual goddess you want to be! What could be more fun than learning how to experience sexual pleasure! We love helping people find ways that will work for them; you have definantly come to the right place for ideas and solutions.

Most women discover how to orgasm through masturbation. A wonderful tool for masturbation that is a staff and customer favorite is the Jasmine from the Emotional Bliss line. We love the options this vibe can give to a newbie or veteran toy user. The Jasmine is light and rechargeable, so you never have to think about batteries. It provides direct clitoral stimulation with a textured surface for great sensation! What makes this item a superstar are the variable intensities and vibration patterns that are packaged oh-so-well in one simple-to-use product! Throw in a charger and 4 international conversion plugs, and this baby is set for use at home and away! The perfect travel companion: quiet, discreet and always ready for some fun no matter how busy the day has been.

Eroscillator Two PlusMany of us remember Dr. Ruth Westheimer and the Eroscillator Two Plus, which may be the most discussed sex toy in recent history! The Eroscillator started making news when sex therapist Dr. Ruth began recommending it. Lucky for us and for you, we have this amazingly simple and effective dynamo right here for your pleasure. What makes this marvel a sure-to-please toy box favorite, is the oscillating rotation movement of the vibrations. Most vibes create a “pounding” type of vibration, which, when powerful enough, or applied for extended periods of time, can cause some women to experience a numbing sensation in the clitoral area. Not very fun when you are trying to discover ways of achieving orgasm! Oscillating movement is vibration that moves from side to side at a very high velocity, the sensation is unique and is not as likely to numb the area it is applied to. Want more? Well, how about a REALLY long cord for plug-in pleasure where it is comfortable for you, rather than where the closest outlet is? The unit comes with 3 different attachments, for clitoral play or use on or around the labia; and if that isn’t enough you will also get 3 different speeds and a virtually silent motor! Can we all say WOW!? Molly and I think you will be saying a lot more than “Wow” once you try out this marvelous little wonder! Ooh la la!

A great way to explore solo sex and reaching orgasm is giving yourself plenty of time to relax and love your body. Light some scented mood candles, have a bubble bath and get cozy with our fabulous Super Silicone G Spot Kit. The Hitachi Magic Wand is a hugely popular massager that can be used for intimate use, or to relieve that sciatic back pain or sore neck muscles after a day at the office. In the kit, this Cadillac of Vibrators is paired with a G-Spotter Attachment Deluxe for fabulous external and/or internal use, and a bottle of our luxurious Good Lubrications Cream Lubricant. The Hitachi is famous for its powerful vibrations, durability and ease of care and cleaning. The silicone attachment is perfect for transmitting vibrations through the walls of the vaginal canal and into the external vulva area, thanks to the very dense silicone material of which the attachment is made. The attachment is non-porous, so all you need to do for easy clean up is wipe down your items with our new Medclean Wipes. These wipes do not leave residue or chemicals behind on your toys. They are alcohol and scent free and also antimicrobial (try saying that 3 times quickly!), which means they fight bacterial, fungus and viruses such as Hepatitis B. How quick and easy will cleaning be with a handy pack of these around? You won’t even have to leave the play room to wash up after the fun!

Sometimes, a little something light and easy is what will do the trick—like having a snack instead of a meal. Molly and I love the Fukuoku 9000 because it is really cute, small, comes in pretty colors, and it is super discreet. It may be hard to pronounce, but this little zinger will have you singing on a rainy day, with our without Fred Astaire!

The Fukuoku 9000 is a fingertip vibe. Once you slip on the textured vibe pad, just slide the simple one-touch on and off switch. The vibrations are quiet and pleasantly strong but not overpowering. Because the vibe slips onto your finger tip, you never need to worry about anything slipping from lubed up parts, and the light and natural feel of the vibe makes it seem like it’s not even there! The 3 different textured silicone finger pads plus a cute carry/storage case makes this vibe a must for travel, or just to keep handy in your handbag or rucksack! It takes 3 watch batteries, which are included, plus an extra set. The 9000 comes in a fun rainbow of colors, green, red, black or purple. So grab a couple in different colors to match your outfit or your mood.

Reading about how other people have discovered what turns them on can be a fun way to discover how to enjoy solo sex and orgasms. First Person Sexual might become your favorite one-handed read warm-up before, or during, your sensuous solo sessions. More than 40 men and women of all ages tell their stories of when and where they practice their solitary pleasures, what inspires them and how they do it! What a great way to explore different techniques, enjoy guilty pleasures or discover a new position that brings ecstatic release! This book explores and celebrates the full scope of flying solo.

Hi CeeCee and Molly
This is really hard for me but I am just going to say it. I am virgin so I am wondering what you would suggest as a good vibrator for a first-timer. This probably sounds like a not-so-bright question but, am I still a virgin if I use a vibrator? Thank you for in advance for your help. Can’t wait for the response!

Best,
Virgin Vicky

Dear Virgin Vicky,

Thank you so much for writing in and sharing your story. CeeCee and I just love being the ambassadors of masturbation and helping folks discover self pleasure. Let’s get started and get you on your way to hairy palms and blindness. Sorry, I never get tired of the old masturbations myths.

Pleasing yourself can be some of the most enjoyable and safest sex around. Before we talk about products, we would like to address your second question: if you masturbate are you still a virgin? First off it is important to define what you think a virgin is. According to my, Office Edition: Webster’s II New Riverside Dictionary: a virgin is someone who has never engaged in sexual intercourse. To expand on the definition, some people consider the breaking of the hymen to be official loss of virginity. Furthermore, we are left to possibly wonder what sexual intercourse is. Do you define sexual intercourse as: any sex related act or penetration of any kind? Does sexual intercourse have to involve at least one other person? Or, is it defined by penetration with a penis in the vagina. Or, if you are a gay male is it being penetrated anally or penetrating someone anally. A woman may never sleep with men, but will have lots of great sex; is she still a virgin? Nowadays, some people are virgins more than once, choosing, after a period of sexual activity, to be abstinent.

Our point is, it can be left up to the individual to define what they consider to be “sexual intercourse” and if one is a virgin or not.

When trying to buy a vibe, our selection can appear daunting. To get through our selection in a snap, narrow down you choices. Set some criteria. One way to weed out those not so compatible vibrators is decide on what type of stimulation you are looking for. Do you want something for inside stimulation or outside stimulation or both? Many women find clitoral (outside) stimulation quite pleasurable and necessary to reach orgasm. And, ask yourself what type of material do you want.

Tickle Your Fancy: A Woman’s Guide to Sexual Self-Pleasure

We love our resources, and Tickle Your Fancy: A Woman’s Guide to Sexual Self-Pleasure has received heart-felt reviews from our customers and staff since it first became available. Sadie Allison provides clear and accurate information, in her unique upbeat writing style, for women by a woman: on anatomy/physiology, vibrators and dildos, technique and more. This book is must read for anyone wants some encouragement and real facts on masturbation.

Simplicity met Style and made our Pearl Drop Vibe. This silky smooth vibe just requires a little twist to get the vibe a buzzing. It is great for folks new to sex toys because it is a snap to use and clean, and only cost a few dollars. The vibe is tiny, discreet, and runs on just one AA battery. The vibe has a satiny finish that feels divine against the skin and is just great for getting to know and love one’s special vulva.

The Pulsing Passion Bullet has been a favorite among staff and customers since we picked it up. This bullet vibe will have you pulsing with pleasure with its silky soft yet firm hard plastic exterior, which transmits vibration so well. Have fun with the six pulsing patterns and speeds, with just a gentle tap on the shiny button or spin on the dial. This vibrator can last longer than half of tinsel-towns relationships, with its uber easy to replace bullets. The motor of the vibe is in the bullet, so when the motor goes, just replace it with our Ivy Bullet Replacements. If only replacing CeeCee’s pet goldfish Bling, Bling was as easy. She has been crushed since her passing a few months ago.

Newbies and veteran masturbators alike just can’t get enough of the Laya vibe. This vibe ushered in a whole new class of external vibrators with it ergonomic design and its ability to pulse and have variations in intensity; in addition to its ability to hug the vulva area. The Laya hits all the right spots.

If you want a little internal stimulation, our Mini Vibes are a must-have. They come in three different styles. You have your choice of the: the Mini Dolphin with its focused tip in a lovely pink or the Mini Max, in a lovely lavender shade with texture along the shaft. All of the Mini Vibes feature the velvety soft silicone that CeeCee just loves to fondle. They are waterproof with a click of the cap, and have a variety of intensities as well as three distinct pulsing patterns, so you’re sure to find a favorite setting or two.

Well Vicky, consider yourself SERVED! Go out there and find the vibe of your dreams and enjoy the pleasure you can give to yourself.

Molly and I hope everyone has enjoyed reading with us this month! Remember, when you are anxious about having an orgasm or ten, it ain’t gonna happen! Anxiety = no orgasm. Feeling sensual, enjoying your body, relaxing and not concentrating so much on ‘getting there’ will allow your senses to take over and bring you over the edge. Once you start having orgasms, they will become easier and easier to enjoy! Please send us your questions as soon as you can because we love hearing from all our wonderful readers. Email us at advice@goodvibes.com! We are here waiting right now!

Kisses!
Molly and CeeCee

Hi Molly and CeeCee,

I am a differently-abled woman and read about your business being friendly to folks like me with disabilities. I hope you can help me with suggestions for my partner (who is not disabled) and me to help enhance our sexual explorations. I would like to surprise my partner with some gifts for Valentine’s Day; maybe you can help me decide what might work for us? I cannot support my body for extended periods of time, and find it difficult to reach some areas of the body. My partner is also a woman who is very active and patient with these challenges. I would love to surprise her with some goodies that would allow me to enhance our sex play to both our benefits. Would you have any thoughts about things we might try? Thank you both for your ideas!

In anticipation,
Daring and Disabled

Hi D&D!

Thanks for sending us this great question! We can certainly help you with some new and innovative items we think are going to make your Valentine’s sweetheart melt like chocolate in your palm. A super new plaything that we think is going to rock your world is The Cone! This is one love-seat you are going to want to sit down on, and stay a while. The firm yet silky silicone exterior houses a 3,000 rpm motor (this is truly going to rock your world!) and 16 pre-programmed vibration patterns: from a slow warm-up, to rocket–to-the-moon-orgasm high, at the touch of a button. The base is sturdy, and you can use this in just about any position you can think of. Sit in a lotus or cross legged position, lean back on your hands or elbows, or try resting on your tummy, with The Cone humming between your legs. Try that trick while reading erotica, and see how many time you can orgasm between pages!

Another newbie that’s perfect for people looking to extend their reach, but not over-extend tender joints, is the Pleasure Extender. We selected this little powerhouse for its fun look, durability and simple controls! A one-touch button in the finger cover turns this charmer on. Now, you can angle the vibrating egg with the silicone-blend nubby sleeve, into any position that suits you or your mate! The vibrations are strong enough to satisfy, but not strong enough to numb sensitive areas. You don’t ever have to worry about loosing your grip on the Pleasure Extender. The finger slide stays right where you want it, on your finger, until you take it off. And, the on/off button is also right there at the tip of your finger, to really extend pleasure by easily stopping and starting the action anytime you want! You can get all lubed up and enjoy the fun, since there are no buttons, cords or dials to fumble around with. This is something you will want to keep at the tippy-top of your toy box!

Lots of people like small and discreet vibes that pack a powerful buzz, but that are also light and easy to handle. Let us introduce a real cutie in this club; we call it Sprocket. This toy carries our much desired GV stamp of approval! Sprocket aims to stimulate the clit with either the removable plastic cap with textured nubs on it, or with the smoothly sexy metal nubs on the head of the vibe. Sprocket might be small, but you will get a whole lotta lovin’ outta this little powerhouse! We adore the very light, sleek look and feel of Sprocket, which is great for folks who have trouble holding onto heavier items. What a charmer! Molly keeps a Sprocket in her hand bag for emergency relaxation sessions during her commute.

News flash! We have had tons of requests from our customers for a different harness than the standard around-the-hip styles. We listened to your request, and are proud to introduce two new incredibly fun and hot designs. The Ménage a Trios Harness and Pony Harness are flying off our shelves, and we just introduced them to the world. Many people want a Double Penetration (DP) compatible harness—a harness that a man or woman can wear for double penetration of a partner. We’ve got you covered! The Ménage a Trios Harness has two center O-rings that either two dildos can be fitted to, or a penis and dildo. What an ensemble, isn’t it Molly? Talk about having it all! And, the Pony Harness is excellent for folks who cannot bear their body weight easily, or need to recline during sex. The Pony fits around a thigh, pillow, cushion, etc. You can be in a seated position with your partner, or on your lap for face to face fun; think of the deep kissing the harness will invite! Or, your partner can be facing away for a lovely view of a bare bottom sliding up and down on their lap. Mmmm, now that’s entertainment! If you really want to take a wild ride, pair up Pony Harness with the newest Vixskin™ treasure called the Spur. The Spur is for fans of realistic dildos, and is perfect for anal beginners or folks who like a slimmer insertable toy. No one is going to be out in the pasture when you “Spur your Pony” for a wild and sweaty ride! Yeee-haw!

Whew, I am just about all worn out with all the bucking and romping going on! When you need to get cozy and warm after all the lovin’ why not slip into our Starburst Hoodie? Show off your GV spirit and your stellar fashion sense at the same time! We designed this light-weight hooded sweat-shirt with a zip-up front with the name of your favorite place to buy sex toys and a stunning starburst, adding a dash of swank on the back! These are a fun gift idea for the upcoming Valentine’s holiday, as well as a great layering item during these chilly winter months. Heads are sure to turn in envy when you are decked out in the latest and finest from Good Vibrations. You might want to get a couple of these because someone is sure to steal yours away! So stock up!

Dearest Molly and CeeCee
My girlfriend and I consider ourselves to be experts of our own pleasure. We definitely know how to get each other off. Now, since my lady knows what she likes and I know what she likes, I feel lots of pressure to always get her something good. I made it through the holidays, and she was thrilled with all my gifts; but now Valentines is fast approaching. We love our high-tech gadgets, like the Little Chroma. We enjoy watching our favorite porn like Fashionistas and Crack Her Jack in our state-of-art home theater. Please send any suggestions my way for some hot new flicks, books and toys! Thank you in advance I am sure my partner will be pleased!

Sincerely,
Techy Tim

Helloooo Techy Tim,

CeeCee and I are thrilled to bits that you have bestowed on us the honor of being your personal shoppers. Our Toy, Book and Video Buyers have been hard at work scouring the market looking for the latest and greatest goodies. We think you will be particular impressed with the current video selection. Eye candy and more await you and your lover. So without further ado, let’s talk about sex.

The long awaited sequel to the show-stopping Fashionistas has arrived—Fashionistas Safado: The Challenge. Fans of the first Fashionistas will not be disappointed. Belladonna and Rocco are back as powerhouse fetish fashion designers and lovers. Can Rocco and Belladonna mix business with pleasure? You will have to watch this sequel to find out. CeeCee couldn’t get over the aerialist and performers from the Las Vegas Fashionistas Live Show, who worked the runway in more ways than ten. Fans of spanking, verbal degradation, latex anything, clamps and clips, sensory deprivation, erotic asphyxiation (choking), group sex and anal play will have enough inspiration to make any winter night into a hot summer day. Helpful hint: you may want to pick up the Crescent or the New Wave. You partner may feel inspired when she sees the toy’s cameo on disc two.

Next up on our must-see list is Ass Addiction. Fans of butt play; this is the film for you. CeeCee and I couldn’t get enough of these lovely ladies shot in HD with wide screen format. This film will make use of your home theaters’ bells and whistles. These gals can’t get enough of anal play; whether it’s toy play with Gia, some double penetration with Katja, or Kinzie and her three cock anal-party train. CeeCee thought Shyla was cute enough to eat, with her school-girl get-up, cutting class to get her anal fix on.

Fuck is director Brad Armstrong’s story of sex throughout the ages; from early man to futuristic worlds with anal sex machines. Watch as the story of sex unfolds with a beautiful cast and amazing backdrops. You and your lover will have a timeline of lust and desire at your fingertips, complete with wide screen format to complete the fantasy of having your own private screening room. CeeCee just couldn’t get enough of the Goddess who proved that six hands are better than two. I would like to think that someone doesn’t have to be a goddess to please six people all at the same time. If so, than some of our favorite porn starlets are close to goddess status, pleasing four or five partners on their own. CeeCee just can’t stop talking about all the work she could get done if she only had a few more hands.

Remote toys aren’t a new idea; but remote toys that stay put, and last a more than a couple of months, are. Our Toy Buyer put in some long hours trying to track down the remote toy of our customers dreams, and finally after nights of testing and troubleshooting we are proud to announce the Madam Venus Butterfly has arrived. The single waist strap and two leg straps will hold this toy in place so it will hit all the right spots, and still leave your lovers’ tender places accessible for even more stimulation. Is your lady up to the challenge? This seven-speed gizmo will keep your lover on her toes and in bliss. Take this vibe to your favorite water-park—that’s right, this vibe is waterproof. The remote will activate the vibe up to 15 feet away, so try to get her stomach to really drop when you activate the buzz on a roller coaster or waterslide.

“Oh my God”, is what your girlfriend will be saying when she unwraps the OhMiBod. This hard plastic smoothie toy will vibrate to the beats on your mp3 player, CD player, or iPod® anything. Turn your home sound system into a giant sex toy with you and your partner climaxing to your favorite tunes. CeeCee just loves the sexy pink velvet storage pouch that comes with the vibe. The vibe also comes equipped with a 5-foot freedom cord, an additional end cap for use without music, and a universal headphone connector. Wow, I wonder if Steve Jobs knows all the ways people are using his gadgets.

Finally, your sweetie is sure to love our suggestions, but we think the Form 6 will hold a special place in her heart. The makers of Little Steel and Little Chroma have done it again with the Form 6. This luxury vibe is made of high-quality silicone, and is rechargeable, so there is no need to fuss with batteries. Its dual motors will work hard to keep you and lover in ecstasy, providing a range of oscillating vibration, from gentle to earth shaking and everything in between. The key pad of the toy is illuminated when on, so turn the lights down low and let the games begin. Feel free to take this toy any where you can imagine—go on a deep vagina exploration in your bath, spa or shower. Or, take it on your next snorkeling trip because this toy is waterproof.

If you follow our suggestions you’re Valentine’s is sure to be hit. So please keep on exploring with your lover and let the good times role.

Thanks for reading with us everyone! Molly and I are looking forward to hearing your comments, questions or Call Center Confessions every day, so contact us soon at advice@goodvibes.com. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Kisses!
Molly and CeeCee

Hi Molly and CeeCee,

I have always wanted to ask this question, but never quite knew where I could ask it, and then I thought of you two. Who better to ask than friends at Good Vibrations! So, here it goes.

I am a straight male; I am in my late 30’s and have always wondered about cock rings. Like how do they work, and what do they do, and don’t only gay guys use those? I like my girlfriend to play with my nuts and she said there are cock rings that could do that too. Is that true? How would that work exactly? Hoping to get in the know soon!

Thanks Ladies,
Ready to Get Ringed

Hi, Ready to Get Ringed!
Thanks for contacting us with your very popular question! We have lots of guys who are interested in these fun and functional devices so lets dive right in shall we?

Basically cock rings work on the hydraulics of how a guy gets an erection. You get aroused, and blood fills the spongy tissue in the shaft of the penis, causing lift and growth. The cock ring is usually worn at the base of the penis, behind the scrotum. Some people prefer to wear their ring at the base of the penis only, so it’s really up to what suits you and what feels good. The ring is going to restrict blood from flowing out of the erect penis, which creates sensations of tightness and pressure. Lots of guys like this feeling, and use rings for sensation play. Some people wear cock rings because they are super sexy and can provide clitoral stimulation for a female partner during penetrative sex!

So, how does a guy choose a ring you ask? Read on Grasshopper, wisdom awaits!

We suggest new cock ring users to start out with an adjustable ring. This means a ring that is not solid, like a solid rubber, nitrile or steel ring. Adjustable rings can be removed very quickly and easily if you feel the need to get the ring off. Usually these rings have snaps or Velcro™ and are inexpensive. A very sexy little number we carry is our Leather Cock Ring. We love the smooth leather strap with chrome snaps that will snuggle up to you like a dream lover! A fancy variation on this theme (that is so popular we can barely keep it in stock) is our new kid on the block, the Perfect Pair Ring. They say good things come in small packages and this little package will have your package up and ready for play in no time! Let’s begin with a simple leather band that is the cock ring part. Add in an extra loop to slip in a Magic Touch Mini vibe and let the games begin! The small waterproof vibe can be worn either facing up on the shaft of the penis for direct clitoral stimulation during intercourse, or, turn the ring upside down and have the bullet vibrating your balls for a very pleasant change of buzz. And ladies, here is a little secret — snap this onto the shaft of a dildo! Now you have a dildo plus a vibe, equaling a fun addition to your toy box. Try it on your wrist during vaginal or anal fisting! THAT’LL get the bed bucking don’t you think Molly?

Vibrating rings are certainly something that can perk up lovemaking. Most women need direct clitoral stimulation during intercourse to achieve orgasm. With a name like Screaming O Vibrating Ring, getting to that point is going to be a cake walk. Just make sure the windows are closed because there is going to be a lotta bumpin’, humpin’ and smiling’ happening with this cutie. Customer have been asking for this disposable cock ring for a while, and we finally found a good quality ring for our favorite people — YOU! The ring is soft and stretchy, so it’s comfortable to wear. The small vibe on the ring is super quiet and has a nubby textured silicone coat on it. The soft texture is perfect for grinding up on and with the not-too-strong vibration, the wearer and receiver are going to be glassy-eyed and weak-limbed after a love fest with this happy little toy.

For the crème de la crème of vibrating cock rings, we love, love LOVE the tried and true Hands Free Cyber Ring. If you like having the best of the best, you have to get this! It’s decked out in softskin, which feels very much like the real thing, in a very good way, plus you get some extras! The ring part has a probe with a curved tip at one end and a textured pad probe at the opposite end. It might look like something from The X-Files, but once you try this out, you are going to be out-of-this-world on a pleasure cloud. What makes this so dreamy is the squishy material — they don’t call it softskin for nothing! Slide this down your lubricated penis, turn on the one-touch mini vibe and slide right into your pleasure zone! Gentle vibrations will keep things heated up during penetrative play, and women can grind, rub, mash, press or slide their clit on that textured pad for mind-blowing orgasms. Guys will get their groove on as well, with the sensation of a warm and soft ring, with sexy, tingly oh-yeah-baby pressure on the scrotum and perineum, (which is that super sensitive bit of smooth skin between the anal opening and the scrotal sac). This sweet little lover will caress all your favorite places and there will be smiles all around! Try it out!

Lots of guys like the sensation of gentle squeezing, tugging or stretching of their balls. Well, we got that covered too! May we present the steamy and very sexy Double Crown. This hottie will lift and separate the balls, as well as the penis, for a dramatic effect that will make your package stand proud! Great for oral sex, especially around the scrotum as the pressure from the straps will increase sensation. Test drive this during a solo sex session and then surprise your partner with the dress-down formal wear look. Black leather and chrome snaps, everything up and out — the word for that is YUMMY!

Sex Toys: Cock Rings: Titan RingsWe are very proud to present a brand new line of advanced-user rings. Beyond elegant, our Titan Rings are the jack-pot of the cock ring lotto. We have brushed stainless steel rings in four different sizes for your enjoyment. These rings are worn by slipping your balls into the ring first, then sliding the head and shaft of your penis through the ring and wear the item at the base of your shaft. James Bond step aside! This look will have your special Pussy Galore purring in your hand. Black tie not required during an evening wearing a Titan Ring, unless that is the only thing you are left wearing after your Sweetie tears your clothes off! Get one of these for any special occasion, and see what develops! Wink, wink…

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Hi Good Vibes,

I hope your holiday season has been a real treat. I have been shopping at your store for years and am so happy I can use your web site, since I no longer live in the Bay Area. My boyfriend and I are in a monogamous relationship, which is a first for me. Now we are also long distance. He had a great job opportunity and had to move overseas.

I will be with him after about a year, but in the meantime we are exploring phone and internet sex, and lots of fantasies. Can you send some suggestions my way about some hot toys and things that would work well for a solo guy who is missing his man? You are amazing.

Xoxox.

Best,
Phone Sex Phil

Dear Phone Sex Phil,

Thank so much for writing in and sharing your story. Molly and I have been eyeing our boys’ toys, just waiting for someone to ask for assistance. Molly and I think it is just wonderful that you and your partner came to us for suggestions. We love to share our hot, sexy ideas and we hope our suggestions will spark some fantasy ideas of your own.

Our Ecsta-Sleeve Kit is a must-have for any man who is looking to get off. Fantasies will abound with the supple softskin material, which warms up to body temperature with contact. Take your pick between the Ecsta-Sleeve Lavender with a vulva-shaped opening or the Ecsta-Sleeve Blue with an anus-shaped opening. Both styles come with ravishing ridges strategically aligned along the inside of the sleeve, providing waves of pleasure and stimulus to the user. As with all our GV Kits, we have your best interest in mind, and added an unforgettable Magic Mini Bullet Vibe. Who needs a genie when you have a Magic Mini? Ladies aren’t the only ones who can appreciate some good vibrations, if you know what we mean. Anyone can use a vibrator in places where it feels good. Consider trying a small vibrator on the tip of the penis, on the balls or nipples.

Our Maven Sleeve is one of our newest editions to the boy-toy roster. This silken elastomer toy is simply luscious, with its scattered nubs for added stimulation, and its snug fit for added control of sensation. This masturbator is topped off with an enclosed head creating an added bonus of suction. A vibrator can still be used at the end closest to the penis to provide some out-of-this world sensation. Wow, what a sleeve — CeeCee wishes she could use one.

Your boyfriend and you may want to try a pump or two. We carry pumps as fun toys that provide yummy sucking sensation rather than as medical devices. Pumps will not permanently increase the size of your “rocket man,” and we don’t recommend wearing them for more than 15 minutes at a time. Now that we got that out of the way we can talk more about what they can do. The Fireman’s Pump is a steal, well within the $20 range; the tugging that the pump provides can lead to some rocking, and your man is going wish he was a knocking on your door. We carry pumps because some men find the tugging and sucking sensation the pump provides irresistible. Pumps are mainly drawing blood to the area being pumped. As the areas (penis, nipples or clit) begin to swell with blood, they can become enlarged or swollen. The increase in size is temporary. Some men find the pumping it up is so pleasurable they don’t last as long. Others find that they last longer with the pump.

Our Pump-One Hand is one of the strongest pumps around. CeeCee only wishes her vacuum had as much suction power as the Pump-One Hand. If you are looking for a way to remember your lover’s plump lips on your nipples, try the Pump-One Hand with the Nipple/ Clit Cylinder. Your nipples will thank you! And, the Penis Cylinder combined with the Pump-One Hand is a force to be reckoned with. The heavy-duty Lucite cylinder comes equipped with a flared bottom that acts as a built in cock ring.

If your old man wants to travel light, than we have the perfect thing for him. Our own Hand Cream won’t let him down during a marathon phone-sex session. This stroke cream will keep him chafe-free and moisturized. We piled in a combo of amazing all-natural ingredients, including Shea Butter, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E.

Books and videos are a great way to get the fantasy juices going. Our latest gay erotica collection of short stories, Truckers: True Gay Erotica, has some of the hottest one-handed reads we have seen in some time. Imagine yourself on a long windy highway with a truck-stop in your sights and an itching in your pants. CeeCee just couldn’t get enough of this book and its steamy men and delicious scenarios. Threesomes, first-times and romps that truckers could only tell about await you!

Thank you so much for writing in. CeeCee and I both hope you two have amazing time exploring your fantasies, and your relationship!

Wow! What a hot session this has been! Guys and girls, we hope you have a better handle on how to handle your love-handle with rings, sleeves and pumps…OH MY! Dorothy was never this lucky, was she?

Molly and I love hearing from our fans and readers and hope you will send us your Call Center Confessions right away! We are standing by at advice@goodvibes.com.

Kisses!
Molly and CeeCee

Hi Call Center Confessions:

I confess I am behind in my holiday shopping this year, and am writing to you girls because you always seem to have fun ideas for parties and goodies to give as gifts. Maybe you could help me because I am just about out of ideas! I have most of the big stuff taken care of, but wanted to kind of fill out my holiday gift bag with some extras that are more like stocking stuffers and such.

Yours Truly,
Stocking Stuffer Sara

This newcomer is a real stunner! When Molly and I saw Carina, we almost knocked our heads together bending down to get a closer look! What a beautiful work of art; and functional too! Carina is a Good Vibrations’ exclusive, with a beautifully-textured shaft covered in differently colored nubs and swirls. We love the clean look of glass and the way it feels on the skin — so cool and relaxing. You never have to worry about bacteria with glass either! A quick wash with warm water and mild soap, air dry and your done! It’s that easy, and ooh baby is Carina fun on a date! With a beautifully-pronounced head and flared base, playtime with your G-spot or P-spot is going to be nothing short of delicious! Each Carina is individually hand-made, so this spectacular show-off will be a sexy and smart, one-of-a-kind gift for yourself; or for someone on your naughty-but-nice list! Truthfully, folks, I would get a couple of these, they just scream out “Touch me! Play with me!” Who are we to deny such a request, right? So, diving right in with Carina is really the best way to indulge in something so divinely-crafted with pleasure in mind.

How about some really simple and fun stocking-stuffer ideas next? Just in! — fantastic Chocolate Body Pens for the doodler in your life. You get a set of two pens, one in creamy chocolate and the other in heavenly strawberry! Use your body as the canvas, and draw pictures, words, poems, or directions (like “go down slowly”, with an arrow pointing to the destination) and then lick everything off! Better than sugar plums dancing in your head, don’t you think Molly? Warming the pens up before use in a little hot water is going to make the frost on your windows melt right off. When you start sketching on your Sweetie’s body; between the warm chocolate, and the sexy feel of it on your skin…well, lets just say your heating bill won’t be much from all the friction you’re going to generate with these pens! We love edible body candy and these pens really taste choco-licious! My mouth is watering just thinking about them!

Making sex fun and playful is going to be all that much easier with Naughty Crosswords: Nerve.com Presents. Test your naughty knowledge with 50 bawdy crosswords that start out easy, and work their way up to expert. Use your sex smarts with the clever clues that test your knowledge of sex, pop culture and creativity. The crossword themes range from famous seducers to sex slang for masturbation. Get your holiday party moving and grooving by calling out the clues and hear what friends and lovers come up with as answers! Even wrong answers are going to be right answers with all the laughter this fun book is going to generate around the hearthside fire. Hummm, lets see, 14 across has 3 letters ending with an X. Wonder what that one is…?

Many of us love to play games, in or out of the boudoir, and what could be more fun than Sexoku? You won’t have to do math with our version on the popular puzzle game, though! Our fun little stocking stuffer is filled with Complete-A-Word sex tips, Sex Position Quizzes, Pleasure Puzzles, and a pencil so you can get started right away with saucy brain teasers. The booklet has 25 different games and puzzles to keep you and your friends amused while you wait for the tofurkey to roast.

It’s always a good idea to have extra goodies in the house for visitors who might arrive unexpectedly, and Good Vibrations has you covered! We guarantee our new Succulent Fruity Willies and Succulent Fruity Boobs won’t last long in those candy dishes on the coffee table! These hard candies are individually wrapped, so feel free to finger them all you want; they taste really yummy and come in festive holiday colors too! Stuff them in stockings, put them in a surprise basket, or keep a tin in your handbag or glove box for that trip to the relative’s house.

Your stocking have been stuffed. Happy Holidays!

Way back in time, banned books were burned as an effective method of censorship in an era when books were handwritten and existed in very few copies. In this current era of printing and mass marketing, burning a book has been reduced to a shocking gesture. Books are a fabulous way to gain knowledge, and as we know, knowledge can take you anywhere you want to go!

Let’s take a trip down Free Expression Lane and venture into the realm of provocative literature, where the banned and challenged book reigns!

The most common examples of book censorship are in schools and public libraries, and these examples involve children’s literature. It’s Perfectly Normal is a banned book that is notorious due to its non-shaming, accurate and straightforward discussion of the changes our bodies undergo during the ages of 10 to 14. We love the narration from a nervous bee and a fun-loving bird. Wry humor, clear and funny illustrations, and cartoon drawings of naked bodies help young people learn that it’s perfectly normal to be a growing human! What makes this useful tome a banned book? Maybe it’s the discussion of how sperm leaves the body, or what happens when a boy has wet dreams. Maybe it’s the inside and outside drawings of where a tampon or sanitary pad is worn during a menstrual cycle in girls, or how an egg leaves an ovary and finds its way into the uterus and eventually becomes menstruation. Perhaps it is topic of what is gender and sex, or the descriptions of different kinds of attractions we have, and how as adults we can be attracted to the same or opposite sex, or both! Possibly it’s the Big Taboo about masturbation and how it is perfectly normal to stimulate ourselves…or not! It could be the chapters on HIV and AIDS transmission or on sexual abuse and how this is not ever the child’s fault. Or perhaps it’s the information about how to say no to unwanted attention, be it from a trusted adult or a romantic interest in one’s teen years.

Another young person’s book similar to It’s Perfectly Normal that made the American Library Association’s top ten list of challenged books of 2005 is It’s So Amazing!. Our friendly bird and nervous bee give 5 to 10 year-olds information about reproduction and love. The author’s sex-positive and age-appropriate description of masturbation and homosexuality were too much for some parents, who tried to restrict this book to an adult’s only section in public libraries. These young people’s books are an invaluable tool for parents who want their kids to feel good about growing up and will help dispel myths their youngsters may hear from other peers.

A beautiful art book that was seized by French customs in 1999 is I Am My Lover. This is a spectacular celebration of self-love shown in toe-curling, couch-jumping splendor! The black-and-white images depict luscious women of all ages, colors and body-types getting it on with their very best friend—themselves! Molly and I love the scenes with our very own Dr. Carol Queen and her trusty Cadillac of vibrators, the Hitachi Magic Wand! This would be a delightful gift for a lucky special person in your life. After the gift giving, you could curl up together and thumb through the pages and let your inner exhibitionist free! Masturbating with a partner shares a deep sense of bonding and trust—a truly sensual pleasure for both the doer and viewer! Hands-on delight!

And what would be more delightful than viewing full-color close-up photographs of women’s genitals? Femalia is a wonderful view of what is usually hidden on a woman’s body. Vulvas in all their glistening glory are fully on display, showing the huge diversity in color, lip size, hair styles (Vidal Sassoon would be envious) and texture. Any woman who thinks she may be “different” down there can see a multitude of fully-exposed, labia spread shots celebrating the glory of variety! Men too can get a close and intimate view of many different women’s vulvas, and see where all those pleasure spots are really located! Molly and I feel this is an excellent guide for growing girls who may feel uncertain or anxious about their rapidly changing bodies. If you like luscious fruits and exotic sea shells, this book is worthy of a very special place on your coffee table! Front and center!

CeeCee just gave us a wonderful low-down on some non-fiction titles that have been challenged or banned…now let’s take a look at some super hot erotic fiction that will touch your heart and make it, oh-so-hard to not touch yourself.

I have begun to refer to the banned and challenged book lists, available from the American Library Association, as the “Must Read” list. Often times, the books that are banned engage the reader, and probe into the reader’s deepest thoughts and ideas. These books may also go against the “norm”, and question wide-spread thought.

The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, written by Anne Rice under the pen name A.N Roquelaure, along with the two other titles in the Beauty trilogy, Beauty’s Punishment and Beauty’s Release; by 1999 they were all listed by the ALA as some of the most frequently challenged books. The books were removed from libraries in Ohio, as well as, Georgia, throughout the 90’s for their “pornographic” content.

The content of the trilogy is hot. The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty begins with Beauty being awakened by the Prince. The book deliciously tells the story of Beauty’s new life and world as a slave to the Prince. The whole series is an excellent read for someone seeking a book that tells an S/M story from the submissive perspective with a fairy tale backdrop. The Prince isn’t the only master in this tale. The Queen, or head mistress, teases and taunts Beauty and a slew of eager princes, as well. As the punishment continues Beauty begins to understand more and more about her own desires and how she perceives and enjoys pleasure.

Patrick Califia’s, latest book Boy In The Middle, is well-deserving of an honorable mention even though, at this time, it has not been challenged or banned. One of his other books, Macho Sluts, was one of the books under scrutiny in the Little Sisters Bookstore case. Patrick made an appearance in court and testified on behalf of his work and for other authors who were not given the opportunity to speak out against the censorship they had endured.

In his latest collection of super sexy, raunchy short stories, Patrick pushes just about every boundary imaginable. Come join Patrick in his “black leather pajama party”, where the lines of gender, orientation and passion collide. You can read a hot and heavy S/M tale in “Boy in the Middle” where the master is a bisexual trans-person. He engages in a threesome with a bio female and a trans-boy. Wow, this read put CeeCee in a world of fantasy that she didn’t want to leave. This book has paved the way for exceptional queer, pansexual erotica.

The writer and sexpert extraordinaire, Susie Bright, has had her fair share of run-ins with challenges and attempts to ban her books. She has also received countless praise from her peers like Carol Queen, PhD, and Annie Sprinkle, PhD. Her books were seized and banned by Canadian Customs during the attack on the small gay and lesbian bookstore, Little Sisters.

Three Kinds of Asking for It is her latest edited collection of erotic novellas that includes shorts by such writers as Jill Soloway, Greta Christina and Eric Albert, and explores what happens when one’s wish comes true. We have always heard to be careful what you wish for.

In these stories we get to learn from the characters fortune or possible misfortune; you decide. (CeeCee celebrates her half birthday every year to have the chance to make another wish as she blows out the candles. I have an alarm set on my watch to notify me every time it is 11:11 or 2:22 and any other time with all the same numbers.)

In Jodi K, Jill Soloway, who is well-known for her award-winning writing and producing for Six Feet Under, tells the story of a teenage girl pining for the middle-aged guy next door. In Charmed I’m Sure, David’s dreams come true, when he hires a witch to give him the power to make anyone he so desires his love slave. His office tryst fantasies come to life and soon he is finding that his wish may have been more than what he bargained for. In Bending, we have Dallas who can’t get enough of being bent over. Her friends and lovers are determined to open her up in more ways than she could have ever wished for.

Molly and I extend our deepest thanks to those of you out there that have made your voices heard on banned or challenged books. You have brought these books to the attention of many, created a comprehensive list of great reads and have brought excellent titles to the awareness of countless people.

Also, many extra special thanks to the librarians of this country, for standing up for our right to freedom of speech and keeping banned books on public library shelves.

Thanks for reading with us everyone! Please be sure to send us your Call Center Confessions really soon! We want to hear from you at advice@goodvibes.com.

Kisses!
Molly and CeeCee

Hello again faithful readers! Thanks for joining Molly and me for this month’s Call Center Confessions. Summer has drawn to a close and kids big and small are heading back to school. We have some suggestions for a not-so-empty nest couple and for those of you who want to get your groove on in your dorm room without the fire alarm going off! Shall we begin? Lets!

Hi Molly and CeeCee,

Can you girls make any suggestions for an older couple that has finally sent their last wonderful kid off to school? We have the house to ourselves with plenty of time to catch up on all those years we spent working and raising the brood. Now that we are both in our mid-50’s, we hoped you might have some suggestions for a mature couple that is still starry-eyed over each other. We are both book worms, so suggestions you may have along those lines would be much appreciated. We are open to exploring our fantasies, or reading about them and maybe acting them out, creaky joints willing! Can you suggest anything for a getting-better-while-getting-older couple?

Thanks girls!
Over Fifty and Feeling Frisky

Hi Frisky Folks!

Thanks for writing to us with your question! What a wonderful time for both of you to let your hair down and open your boudoir to some new tricks! With the kids out of the house you can finally turn what was the kid’s room into a love nest, a dungeon, a play room, or a simple sewing room—to sew your racy costumes for fantasy play!

Molly and I think a must-have book is Joan Price’s Better Than I Ever Expected. This is a brand new addition to our seasoned reader’s library and we can barely keep it on our shelves! Ms. Price offers comprehensive and upbeat advice for menopausal women about body image, changing physiology, partner sex, relationships, masturbation and much, much more. Must-read chapters include information on the complications of hot flashes, HRT and painful intercourse. The personal perspectives of the author, as well as other women, make this a fun way to gain positive insights into this powerful time for women.

Now that you have a few new tricks to try why, not become even more inspired with Ripe Fruit: Erotica For Well-Seasoned Lovers? Molly and I think reading erotica together is nothing short of stellar! Get cozy on that extra cushy sofa cuddling up with this book and you wont need to put the thermostat on at all. You’re going to generate enough body heat to rival the cheeriest of hearthside fires. Take turns reading about racy threesomes, a very sweet shaving seduction and a playful anal encounter. The women call the shots between the sheets here so get ready for some come-hither action that will have you both sprinting to get the lube out!

We have found that for many people, intimacy and sex really is about know-how and technique. Both of you can brush up on your skills with our exuberant read called Sex Over 50. Aptly named, this DIY manual will give you skills and sure-to-please thrills for both of you. Sex certainly gets better as we get older, and lots of folks have questions about changing bodies and emotions. Sex Over 50 gives insight into questions about self-esteem (Molly has everything she had when she was 18, only 3 inches lower!), sexual technique (you don’t have to be a gymnast either!) plus info about how to rekindle desire and health issues. Molly and I liked the positive, upbeat and thought-provoking tone of this useful volume. Molly’s mom is getting one in her stocking during the holidays this year! Sweet!

Speaking of sweet, how can we not add the sizzling story book, Sweet Life: Erotic Fantasies for Couples? If you’re looking for some ideas about playful games of a naughty nature, this is the must-have book for you! Author Violet Blue has gathered real stories from real couples in this too-hot-to-hang-onto (or put down!) tome of role-playing erotica. Want to play pirates? How about butler and madam? Cesar and servant? These stories are more fun than coming home to find your hubbie washing dishes in nothing more than a French maid’s apron! Explore and enjoy!

Dear CeeCee and Molly,

I am so stoked I found your column and web site! You’re the best! I am 1st year college student. I recently went through a bad break-up. I am now steering clear of partners while I lick my wounds. I just got settled into my dorm room, which I share with one other girl. We get along great and have already worked out a sure-fire system for overnight guests. Mainly, she heads of to her girlfriend’s single room if she wants some TLC.

Even with our agreement most of our space is shared. Privacy is limited. Can you recommend some quiet vibrators that are easy to hide? Thank you so much, your store does a great service to the community. I look forward to your reply.

Co-Ed Cathy

Dear Molly and CeeCee:
I hope you can help me try to find some vibrators that I can take with me on camping trips. We camp a lot and when you are right next door to your neighbor…you can’t have that buzzing sound floating around the campground! I need something that is quiet and small. Also, it would be great if you could suggest stuff that is either waterproof, or easy to keep clean. Any ideas for us?

Sincerely,
Keen on Camping

Dear Keen on Camping,
Thanks for sending us your questions. Lots of our customers like to “rough it”, be it between the sheets or out in nature with tents and sleeping bags. When you’re communing with Mother Nature and don’t want to scare wildlife away (not to mention make your camping neighbor jealous), quiet toys are a sure way to get your groove on.

Getting wild out in the wild is going to be easy as pie if you take a Good Vibrations’ goodie along! Easy clean-up is a must when the nearest water supply is down the trail and over that hill. That’s why so many of us love the non-porous materials of our on-the-go travel-type vibes.

So, your camp is all set up…tent is pitched; ice chest and picnic supplies ready, lanterns are lit. You’re cozy in your tent, and ready for some lovemaking. Let’s see what our Devine Toy Satchel has in store, shall we? Hmmm, looks like quite a few nice little goodies are in here!

Oh, look, here we have the Nea! Not only is the re-chargeable Nea a real stunner, with smooth black plastic detailed with delicate flowers on the outside, this cutie is also almost silent when put to work. You can keep Nea purring away for up to 7 hours on a single charge, so there’s no worry about having batteries on hand. Nea wipes clean with a moist cloth too! Now that’s easy, don’t you think Molly?

Brighten up your sleeping bag with our Little Chroma vibe. This quiet and sleek sophisticate houses a removable battery and motor! Tightening the cap controls the speed settings of the colorful outer-anodized aluminum shaft. When the cap is fully closed, the vibe is waterproof-perfect for a canoe trip and that lush little beach on the river’s edge. Take a restful break from all that paddling and dip into the water with your Little Chroma…and start floating into your fun zone!

Now that we have cooled off, let’s get wet with some G-spot play! If you want a powerful, solid toy with a generous width, Thumper has arrived! We are not talking about Bambi’s little friend, although Thumper is perfectly at home with you in the woods. Thumper’s strong, deep and quiet thudding vibrations will hit your G-spot at just the perfect angle to gush away the day. And cleaning Thumper after all that messy fun is as easy as a quick rinse and air dry! That sure beats washing socks in the hotel sink doesn’t it?

With all this G-spot action, your C-spot might be feeling like getting all loved up too! What well-equipped outdoor excursion would not include the fabulous (and discreet) new C-Spot? C is for clit, and yours will be harder than that 3-mile hike you’re thinking of taking. This newbie is long and thin, with an angled head for a perfect clit fit! Molly loves the design of the C-Spot with its extra long handle. It is great for differently-abled folks who need a little extra reach, and it won’t get in the way during partner sex! Talk about getting it all done right! We love the metallic purple plastic material, and it’s waterproof too!

When talk around the campfire turns romantic, and all the stars in the night sky are putting a twinkle in your sweetie’s eye, it’s time to try on a new trick. Surprise your man with the wondrous Fukuoku 9000. Don’t let the tongue twister of a name fool you! Even if you can’t pronounce it, this little marvel is going to have your man in the palm of your hand. Literally. Here’s how!-slip this discreet little vibrator onto a finger. It comes with finger pads of different textures for new sensations or different occasions. Now, here’s the fun part…you can give your man a hand job that will have him glassy-eyed and weak-kneed in no time! The extra vibrations around the head of his penis, underneath the head and along his shaft and balls will result in vesuvian eruptions and euphoric rapture! Molly and I think a really neat trick is having one on each finger! With that much fun going on, getting out of the tent might not be happening any time quick!

Don’t forget to bring along an easy clean-up water-based lube like Liquid Silk, its long-lasting and works for all kinds of fun recreational activates. Molly and I always keep some GV Wipes handy for just these sorts of occasions! This vanilla-scented wipes come individually-wrapped (super convenient for travel) and are gentle on sensitive areas of skin. Just whip out a wipe and start all over again!

Dearest CeeCee and Molly, My partner and I

Hi Molly and CeeCee,
I recently went to your new store in Brookline, MA and had such a wonderful and comfortable shopping experience, I thought I could write in for some help with an upcoming occasion. My sister is getting married and I am throwing her a bachelorette party. I wondered if you girls would have any fun items in your bags of tricks that could really make our party a memorable one. My sister is pretty open to just about anything as long as it’s not too serious or rude, if you know what I mean. I don’t want something that would offend some of our more conservative friends, although, once the drinks start to flow, well, who knows what might happen right? Anyway, could you help me out with party favor ideas? Thanks girls! I hope I hear back from you soon!

Sincerely,
Bachelorette Bash Beginner

Dear BBB:
Party! Did someone say party! We love a party here at Good Vibrations and we have some goodies that will get your party moving every which way but out the door! All parties need party favors for guests and the guest of honor alike. So, let’s get this party started, shall we! First stop, the refreshment table, and look! Are those Penis Stirs I see? Talk about putting a little ‘cock’ in your cocktail! These drink stirrers have a penis shape on the top that might have your guests sucking on more than their refreshments. The stirrers come in assorted colors in a set of six so make sure you get extras for all the people that want to take some home after the festivities.

Now that every ones lips are puckered up, every guest needs a little pot of our own brand of Lip Lube. As Molly and I love to say, lips need lube too! And we have a lusciously tasty and kissable yummy exclusive formula of balm that is going to make your lips feel alive! Our balm is all natural and vegan, and comes in refreshing spearmint, perky cinnamon and come-hither vanilla. Taste test on each other! A great icebreaker don’t you think Molly? (This is a party I wouldn’t want to miss!)

Now that our party is really getting heating up, it’s time for a game! Unveiled is the bachelorette party game that has it all. The game starts with a party guide with checklists and itineraries, plus a list of suggested party gear. Get ready to get Unveiled with the “we asked your fiancé” question book. The questions are humorous and sexy, and up to 30 people can play!

Almost everyone loves a card game, so why not pull out our Dick of Cards deck and really get your hands full of penises! Molly loves to play strip poker and her deck of choice is our Hot Guys Playing Cards. Each card displays a fully nude hottie that will have your poker face gone the way of the Dodo. Hey Molly, can you play Texas Hard Hold ‘em too? I like to entertain at my poker parties with the Hot Chicks Playing Cards. Nudie beauties abound in this deck, and if you play Blackjack, you’re never going to want to stay your hand. You’ll just have to take a peek at the topless or lingerie-clad babe under that next card. It sure can make for a long poker night!

Every party has a hostess, and the hostess with the mostest would rather lie in a bed of spinach dip (ooooh, that’s kinky!) than not wear a Party Tiara. What perfect princess could resist this beautiful white satin tiara with its sweeping veil and mini plastic penises secured with blue bows? Rumor has it Queen Elizabeth II wore one of these after the Silver Jubilee! She always has had such splendid taste in hats, hasn’t she Molly?

A perfect princess would never dare let party guests leave without a take-home party favor. In addition, to the Penis Stirs, the adorable Pleasure Me Purse will make the perfect little gift for your party people. The kit includes a waterproof Magic Touch Bullet Mini Vibe, a Mini Heart Massage Bar, GV Body Candy in thin mint flavor (don’t spoil your appetite!) and a Good Lubrications Cream sample. Molly and I love the super cute plastic purse that neatly holds all the goodies easily at hand.

Now, go get all dressed up and have fun… the Good Vibrations way! See ya there!