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I’ve mostly kept politics out of this blog, but the current political climate is seriously scary and I recently came across some information about McCain’s stance on sexual issues that I think more people need to know about. I got this info from the Planned Parenthood Action Center list of 10 Things Everyone Should Know [...]

The Village Voice recently fired “Pucker Up” sex columnist Tristan Taormino, according to Hamilton Nolan of Gawker. Tristan had been with the publication nine years. Only months ago, the Voice also fired “Lusty Lady” columnist Rachel Kramer Bussel. Gawker kept us up to date on that as well thanks to Emily Gould. Let’s see… what [...]

Who said politics weren’t sexy? Proposition K is in the running this election for San Francisco, which if passed will decriminalize prostitution. The SF Chronicle ran this recent Op-Ed article “Decriminalize Prostitution – Vote YES on Prop K” which sites a number of reasons why “Clearly, the policing of sex work is problematic.”
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How do experiences like sex work, pornography, the acquisition of sex toys, the promotion of sexual health and reproductive rights, etc… relate to your idea of Feminism or identity as a feminist (or for some, humanist)?
Here’s your chance to share your story for a Call for Submissions at Feministing (thanks @audaciaray for the tip! [...]

I’m a fan of “Man and Wife”, a regular webisode (www.manandwife.tv) hosted by two-time Grammy Winner Fatman Scoop and his beautiful and smart-as-hell sweetie Shanda.
Special Note: While the gender bender in me wants to say “Man and Wife?” what’s up with that?! Shouldn’t it be “Man and Woman” or “Husband and Wife”… you know… it [...]

My good friend just moved to Canada to go to law school. Why Canada? Because she’s interested in the rights of prostitutes and other sex workers, and in the US, prostitution is a crime. Boo.
Are you located in the Bay Area or know someone who is?
Let them know that they can come to the State [...]

Audacia Ray

… says John Woods (one part of the duo Dr. Carol Queen’s fav The Wet Spots, the other part being Cass King) in an interview on Naked City TV (edited by the multi-talented author / editor / blogger / director / reviewer… shall I go on?… Audacia Ray).
The video cuts between interview and stage [...]

Walking to work I saw paper after paper, national and local, touting the good news that gay marriage is now officially legal in California. The historic coupling of Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin was San Francisco’s first to be married after being together for over 50 years… honestly it brought tears to my eyes. Not [...]

It’s a sale celebrating our new site! LOVE!

There are TONS of new features on our new site, and one of them is the much anticipated VOD and PPM. What is Video on Demand? It’s just that — you buy it online and watch it right then! What’s PPM? Pay Per Minute means you can check [...]

Trans visibility is rising. Just recently I was sent two different messages from very different people deeply connected in trans activism. They’re looking for submissions from people who want to include their stories. One is a playwrite, the other, editing a book. Please pass this info along to anyone you think may be interested. And [...]

I grew up watching Star Trek. Every week, I’d be sitting on the couch, waiting to find out what new adventures the crew of the Enterprise were up to. (And while I’m in a true confessions moment, I’ll also say that the Muppet Show was on right afterwards, which made Sunday nights extra cool.)
I always [...]

As Smartyboots belatedly alluded to, the cuming of spring brings back the freak in all of us, be it fucking outdoors… getting down at play parties. The term “play party” is a recent one, though the idea of group sex is well documented through the ages, including our friends(s) at wikipedia.
An East Coast friend of [...]

This just in from $pread Magazine… From the Bay Area to the Big Apple, sex workers are organizing for political and economic justice. It’s time to organize our sex worker electorate into a political force and “Grind the Vote!”
We already have voter registration events scheduled for New York City and Washington DC, but we need [...]

AVN gives Kudos to Sex Educators
This great article came out in AVN recently and I wanted to make sure our readers also got a chance to read it. Written by Jamye Waxman it gives a brief history of sex educators in our industry. It’s refreshing not only to see these people acknowledged but to see [...]

One of my reps just told me about this lawsuit and it serves as a reminder that the right to access pleasure products, book and DVDs is not actually a right… it is something that is constantly under attack and people in our industry and beyond are constantly having to fight for… read on.
Here’s the [...]

Good Vibrations tends to have a lot of in-store events. Whether it’s an After Hours Class, erotica reading, how-to, product launch etc… we like bringing folks into our stores for eats and treats. And we always hope people leave a little happier whether it’s from the information they learned or from the [...]

The folks at the Center for Sex and Culture really know how to have a good time. REALLY!
Need proof? Just check out the Masturbate-a-thon. That’s right, it’s an event to rival all marathons… for those of you training for the AidsLifeCycle right now, I’m sure you’re secretly wishing the event was based on a different [...]

Thanks for voting! just won Best of Boston, in the Phoenix, for Erotic Gifts.
“For all those things that plug in that you can’t leave lying around your living room without eliciting some awkwardness, head to GOOD VIBRATIONS. The place is a pleasure Mecca, suited to give life to all of your fantasies, you dirty [...]

Thanks to the ongoing efforts of publications like $pread Magazine, and activist/artistic offerings of Annie Oakley’s Sex Workers Art Show, the country and most critically, our politicians, are finally starting to get a clue. I recently was on SexWork101.com (edited by none other than Audacia Ray), and found this great video filmed during one of [...]

In the few weeks or so we should have our copies of Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships written by sexpert Tristan Taormino. The reviews are in and this book is landmark. Not only is Tristan’s writing accessible and relevant to people considering exploring polyamory but it’s also great for folks [...]

And she has a vulva puppet.
This clip is worth watching all the way threw to the end. Nina is adorable, and explains how to properly pull hair, how to let a woman grind herself off on your mouth, and I think I have a crush on Kate.
Watch for the Vulva Puppet demonstration. We still sell [...]

Okay, first you have to watch the video. It’s okay, I’ll wait…

You know what I like about this clip? Even though the joke is supposed to be “heh heh horny old ladies”, Bea Arthur, Charlotte Rae and Katherine Helmond totally OWN that tired premise and make it awesome. (The less said of Sally Struthers [...]

This weekend was one of the best weekends ever because living in SF rocks my socks. Not only was it bEAUtiful weather, but I was able to (finally) catch the Wet Spots (who sang “Do You Take it In the Ass?” which I posted about earlier this year) live at Mission Control in an intimate [...]

Maybe it’s my conservative upbringing, but it never occurred to me until Monicagate that giving head might not count as having sex. I probably would have had a lot more fun in high school had I been aware of that distinction.
This lack of clarity isn’t only about faithfulness, either. I’ve known a number of women [...]

“I feel like I’m going to Giddy Up…” giggles Nikki Stevens, starlet of La Girls on a recent episode of the L Word.
Yes, the L Word. Despite what you like or don’t like about Jenny… or the series in general… there are millions of L Word fans. Including my straight roommates who ADORE the show [...]