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		<description><![CDATA[Good Vibes giving away 33 of our  G-Swirl rechargeable vibrators.  Here’s how to get one of your own:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good Vibrations is turning 33 this month, and to commend the occasion we’re celebrating the best and most groundbreaking new <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_category.jhtml?id=catalog70002_cat33811">sex toys</a>, <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_category.jhtml?id=catalog70002_cat33817&amp;show=ALLPRODUCTS">books</a>, and adult videos to have come out in each decade that we’ve been around.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong> Win a Good Vibrations <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=12AH90&amp;lid=">G-Swirl Smartvibe</a>!</strong></span></p>
<p>Good Vibes is giving away 33 of our  <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=12AH90&amp;lid=">G-Swirl rechargeable vibrators</a>.  Here’s how to get one of your own:</p>
<p><em><strong>What sex toys have been the most ground breaking in the past 33 years? </strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong> </strong></em>Choose from our lists below or make your own list.</p>
<p>Post your answer on your <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/GoodVibrationsToys?ref=profile" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/GoodVibesSF">Twitter</a>, or personal blog pages to let us know what you’ve chosen.</p>
<p>Then, simply post your link in our comments field to enter our <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=12AH90&amp;lid=">G-Swirl</a> Giveaway.</p>
<p>Only posts that link to GoodVibes.com at least once qualify.</p>
<p>Winners will be selected at random from entries posted on Good Vibrations <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/GoodVibrationsToys?ref=profile" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page or in the comments field of <a href="http://magazine.goodvibes.com/2010/03/12/gv-birthday-sex-toy-give-away/">this blog</a>.</p>
<p>Winners will be chosen on <strong>April 1, 1010</strong>, and will be contacted via email.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>1970&#8217;s:</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-1-AB-BE01&amp;lid=">Hitachi Magic Wand</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-1-AC-BE02&amp;lid=">Wahl Coil</a><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-1-AB-BE01&amp;lid="><img class="size-medium wp-image-5546 alignright" title="GV_birthday70s0210ftV2" src="http://magazine.goodvibes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/GV_birthday70s0210ftV2-165x300.jpg" alt="" width="165" height="300" /></a></strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=33GH65&amp;lid=">Body Dust</a></p>
<p>Scorpio <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_category.jhtml?id=catalog70002_cat33913&amp;navCount=0&amp;navAction=jump">Silicone Dildos</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=8-2-LQ-BE22&amp;lid=">Behind the Green Door</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=6-4-RD-0701&amp;lid=">Our Bodies, Ourselves</a></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shere_Hite">The Hite Report</a></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Friday">Nancy Friday</a></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Califia">Sapphistry</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=8-2-LQ-0215&amp;lid=">The Opening of Misty Beethoven</a></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Sprinkle">Deep Inside Annie Sprinkle</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=8-2-LQ-0501&amp;lid=">Deep Throat</a></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">1980&#8217;s:</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_category.jhtml?id=catalog70002_cat33929&amp;navCount=1&amp;navAction=jump">Rabbit Pearl</a></p>
<p>Dills for Does <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_category.jhtml?id=catalog70002_cat33827&amp;show=ALLPRODUCTS">Silicone dildos<strong><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></strong></a><strong><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-9-XX-0512&amp;lid="><img class="alignright size-medium  wp-image-5551" title="GV_birthday80s0210bk" src="http://magazine.goodvibes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/GV_birthday80s0210bk2-164x300.jpg" alt="" width="164" height="300" /></a></strong><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></strong></p>
<p>Stormy Leather <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_category.jhtml?id=catalog70002_cat33831&amp;show=ALLPRODUCTS">harnesses</a><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=22FL55&amp;lid=">Probe lube</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=6-3-RA-BE20&amp;lid=">Betty Dodson&#8217;s Sex for One</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=6-3-AA-BE10&amp;lid=">Anal Pleasure and Health</a></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susie_Bright">Herotica</a></p>
<p><a href="Good%20Vibes%20Guide%20to%20Sex">Good Vibes Guide to Vibrators</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/search/super_search.jhtml?query=Candida+Royalle&amp;searchType=Movies&amp;image.x=6&amp;image.y=8">Candida Royalle&#8217;s</a> Femme series</p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/search/super_search.jhtml?query=Nina+Hartley&amp;searchType=Movies&amp;image.x=8&amp;image.y=11">Nina Hartley</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-3-BF-0102&amp;lid=">Betty&#8217;s Barbell</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-9-XX-0512&amp;lid=">Strap It To Me Kit</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>1990&#8217;s:</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/search/super_search.jhtml?query=Pocket+rocket&amp;searchType=Toys&amp;image.x=10&amp;image.y=11">Pocket rocket</a><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-2-AJ-BE15&amp;lid="><img class="alignright size-medium  wp-image-5554" title="GV_birthday90s0210bk" src="http://magazine.goodvibes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/GV_birthday90s0210bk-165x300.jpg" alt="" width="165" height="300" /></a></strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/search/super_search.jhtml?query=Vixen+Silicone+dildos&amp;searchType=Toys&amp;image.x=0&amp;image.y=0">Vixen Silicone dildos</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=6-3-SC-BE35&amp;lid=">Good Vibes Guide to the G-Spot</a></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_%28book%29">Madonna&#8217;s Sex</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=6-3-SC-BE33&amp;lid=">Exhibitionism for the Shy</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=8-7-ML-BE02&amp;lid=">Bend Over Boyfriend</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-2-AJ-BE02&amp;lid=">Fukuoku 9000</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=22FL05&amp;lid=">Liquid Silk</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=6-3-AA-BE04&amp;lid=">Ethical Slut</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=6-1-SE-0303&amp;lid=">Leather Daddy and the Femme</a></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">2000&#8217;s:<a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=12AL01&amp;lid="><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5555" title="GV_birthday10s0210ft" src="http://magazine.goodvibes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/GV_birthday10s0210ft-165x300.jpg" alt="" width="165" height="300" /></a></span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-9-XX-0604-H&amp;lid=">Sexy in the City Rabbit Vibrator Kit</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-3-BF-0507&amp;lid=">Pure Wand</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=6-3-SC-0605&amp;lid=">Smart Girl&#8217;s Guide to Porn</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=6-4-SA-0701&amp;lid=">Healing Sex</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=8-1-BB-BE11&amp;lid=">Hard Love &amp; How to Fuck in High Heels</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=12AJ04">Gigi Rechargeable Vibrator</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-3-BA-0501&amp;lid=">Rock Chick Vibrator</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=13BC01&amp;lid=">GV Soft Packs</a></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">2010’s:</span></strong><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-3-BF-0501&amp;lid="><img class="alignright" title="2010 sex toys" src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs507.snc3/26629_372245312688_540927688_3777860_7895277_n.jpg" alt="" width="165" height="297" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_category.jhtml?id=catalog70002_cat35939">Ecorotic™ Green Sex Toys</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=11AB04">G-Ki</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-8-EL-0909&amp;lid=">INCOQNITO Blade Pendant and Necklace</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=12AH21">Mystic Wand</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=8-2-KV-0915&amp;lid=">Seven Minutes in Heaven: Coming Out</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=8-1-DD-0903&amp;lid=">Fluid: Men Redefining Sexuality</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=8-1-DD-0901&amp;navAction=jump">Fluid: Women Redefining Sexuality</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=12AL01&amp;lid=">Ina Vibrator</a></p>


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<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com">Good Vibrations</a> is delighted to announce the launch of its <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/content.jhtml?id=Good-Vibrations-Affiliate-Program">affiliate program</a>, welcoming partnerships throughout the internet.</p>
<p>Websites looking for a way to promote sex positivity and increase revenue on their website, blog, or social networking site can look no further than Good Vibrations’ new affiliate program.  Just by linking to the Good Vibrations homepage, GV Magazine articles, or directly to their product pages through text or banner links, affiliate bloggers and web hosts can earn a 15%, 20%, or 25% commission for any sales directed from their site.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are very excited to optimize our web presence and create more revenue streams and community building via goodvibes.com by launching our Affiliate program…it will be a very robust program with diverse product offerings, very competitive commissions, and will be a wonderful resource for the sexual health and empowerment community at large&#8221; says Good Vibrations&#8217; Chief Operating Officer, Jackie Strano.</p>
<p>Now bloggers and web sites can money and make the world a better place too.  Through Good Vibrations’ affiliate program bloggers can increase their profits while encouraging sexual health and product knowledge.  And it’s not all about the money.  Dedicated affiliates are rewarded with competitive commissions, exclusive discounts, products for review, and a special Loyalty Rewards program.  Good Vibrations’ Affiliate Program is perfect for those who want to share the site’s extensive sex toy and adult movies selection and trusted sex education with the broader internet community.</p>
<p><strong>Product Review Program:</strong></p>
<p>Want to try out sex toys – <em>and get paid for it?</em> Affiliates can join the <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/content.jhtml?id=loyalty-program">product review program</a> and receive not only special packages in the mail, but exclusive discounts, custom-made banners, and 5 Loyalty Rewards points for every product they review.</p>
<p><strong>Brand Ambassador Program:</strong></p>
<p>Affiliates with a website dedicated to sexual empowerment and positivity can apply to become a brand ambassador and receive even more rewards.  GV Brand Ambassadors receive a higher commission, a discount to our workshops, and are eligible to lead workshops at our stores.<strong> </strong>In addition to all this, GV Brand Ambassadors’ product reviews will be featured on GV Magazine and linked to from our product pages.</p>
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		<title>GV’s Pleasure-Ed Series Brings High Quality Erotic Education to the Classroom and the Bedroom!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:29:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Good Vibrations is proud to announce the “Pleasure-Ed Series” from their sister company, Good Releasing.   This new line of films has arrived to educate and inspire with real sex (really!  real!) and valuable information from Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen, Ph.D
Nominated for the 2010 AVN “Best New Video Production Company” Award, Good Vibrations’ sister company [...]]]></description>
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<p>Good Vibrations is proud to announce the “Pleasure-Ed Series” from their sister company, <a href="http://goodreleasing.com/pleasure-ed-series">Good Releasing</a>.   This new line of films has arrived to educate and inspire with real sex (really!  real!) and valuable information from Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen, Ph.D</p>
<p>Nominated for the 2010 AVN “Best New Video Production Company” Award, Good Vibrations’ sister company Good Releasing offers various lines of educational films featuring such topics as fellatio, cunnilingus, G-spot stimulation, and anal play.</p>
<p>Smart and sexy, the Pleasure-Ed Series doesn’t just describe how to have better sex, it shows it too. This continuing collection of explicit educational films includes a wide range of informational and instructional content to inspire and enhance one’s sex life.</p>
<p>In the Pleasure-Ed Series, Dr. Carol Queen, Good Vibrations Staff Sexologist and Co-Founder of the Center for Sex and Culture, encourages the viewer to explore and enjoy their sexuality. Together with her expert friends and colleagues, she teaches techniques to help the viewer discover the endless possibilities of pleasure.</p>
<p>Jackie Strano, Good Vibrations’ Chief Operations Officer explains, “Good Releasing’s titles showcase authentic and hot adult entertainment full of lustful and unabashed sexualities, unapologetic desire, genuine pleasure, helpful information and screen burning chemistry.”</p>
<p>Full of chemistry and connection, Going Down: The Official Guide to Cunnilingus (PES 101) is the first title to be released.  After identifying erotic anatomy, Dr. Carol Queen covers communication, issues and safer sex. She gives tips about getting into the act, illustrated with hot sex from professional performers and real-life couples.  Viewers are encouraged to find their own sexual style and hear about others’ as community voices contribute to the cunnilingus conversation.</p>
<p>For over 30 years, <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com">Good Vibrations</a> has provided in-depth, objective information on a broad range of sexual health issues. People turn to Good Vibrations to answer their most pressing and personal sexual health care questions. Through nationwide public education campaigns and personal assistance, Good Vibrations has supported and promoted the advancement of sexual health.  Now with their hot new educational films, people can access important information in a way that is entertaining and <em>hot</em>!</p>
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		<title>Good Releasing Interview: Billy Castro</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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 What is your favorite porno of all time?
I can&#8217;t name just one. I like really hardcore porns, and bizarre flicks. My favorite porns are probably amateur fisting!
What sex toy(s) do you like to use on film?
My cock (Maverick), and my hand (me). Any chance I get to fist fuck someone, I go for it.
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 What is your favorite porno of all time?</strong></p>
<p>I can&#8217;t name just one. I like really hardcore porns, and bizarre flicks. My favorite porns are probably amateur fisting!</p>
<p><strong>What sex toy(s) do you like to use on film?</strong></p>
<p>My cock (Maverick), and my hand (me). Any chance I get to fist fuck someone, I go for it.</p>
<p><strong>If you could have a Good Vibrations Shopping Spree, what would you put in your cart?</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_category.jhtml?id=catalog70002_cat33845&amp;show=ALLPRODUCTS" target="_blank">Lube Lube Lube</a>. And <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_category.jhtml?id=catalog70002_cat33845&amp;show=ALLPRODUCTS" target="_blank">Lube</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What was it like working on set for this film (with Good Releasing)?</strong></p>
<p>Amazing as always. I love working with Courtney Trouble and Good Releasing. It&#8217;s always incredibly laid back, super friendly and fun. I&#8217;m always made to feel incredibly comfortable (so much so that I run around half naked making strange noises). Although, if free coffee were offered, I wouldn&#8217;t dare complain.</p>
<p><strong>If you&#8217;ve worked with other film companies, how was that different?</strong></p>
<p>Years ago I did a bdsm flick with another company. They were cold, impersonal and I was paid about a nickel. Not fun.</p>
<p><strong>If you could give one piece of sex advice, what would it be?</strong></p>
<p>I think people need to relax their fears/worries and look at sex as something fun, and treat their own bodies like it&#8217;s the <a href="http://www.exploratorium.edu/" target="_blank">exploratorium</a>. Also, lube. Also. Bigger IS better. Also. I love you.</p>
<p><strong>What do you believe is the biggest myth about sex?</strong></p>
<p>That women can&#8217;t ejaculate.</p>
<p><strong>Who are your influential co-stars, directors, both folks you&#8217;ve worked with and those you&#8217;d like to work with?</strong></p>
<p>Courtney Trouble of course. She brought me into the porn world, and was a constant source of encouragement. I loved (mega loved) working with Jiz Lee, Lorelei Lee (why won&#8217;t she marry me), and <a href="http://magazine.goodvibes.com/2010/03/10/good-releasing-interview-dylan-ryan/" target="_blank">Dylan</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What did/do you hope your performance(s) portray about sexuality?</strong></p>
<p>That queer sex is hot as fuck. Also, we really needed more str8/queer ftm on femme/girl porn!</p>
<p><strong>How has having access to sex-positive information and support change your life?</strong></p>
<p>I used to be very uncomfortable with my sexuality. Now I&#8217;m a shameless pervert that will bake you a pie afterwards and spoon you until the wee hours. Thank god for sex-positive mentors.</p>
<p><strong>What projects are you working on now?</strong></p>
<p>I&#8217;m building parallel bars. No porn work in the near future, sadly.</p>
<p><strong>Where can fans find more of your work?</strong></p>
<p>twitter-<a href="http://www.twitter.com/billycastroxxx" target="_blank">@billycastroxxx</a><br />
 or <a href="http://www.billycastrofanclub.com " target="_blank">billycastrofanclub.com </a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most common pieces of advice that you&#8217;ll ever hear about sex is &#8220;communicate with your partner(s)&#8221;. And while that sounds good, it can be difficult to follow. Almost everyone has ways in which talking about sex brings up challenges. Perhaps you don&#8217;t have the language to ask for what you want. Or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most common pieces of advice that you&#8217;ll ever hear about sex is &#8220;communicate with your partner(s)&#8221;. And while that sounds good, it can be difficult to follow. Almost everyone has ways in which talking about sex brings up challenges. Perhaps you don&#8217;t have the language to ask for what you want. Or you&#8217;re worried about how your partner might react. Or that if you ask for what you want, it will mean something about you. Or you fear rejection. Or that you feel shame for your desires. Or maybe, simply that you&#8217;ve had unpleasant experiences when you&#8217;ve tried talking about sex and that makes it harder to bring up again.</p>
<p>If we want to develop happy sex lives, we need to be able to talk about sex, to ask for what we want, to hear what our partners want, and to find a middle ground. Indirect communication or simply hoping that someone will know what we want sometimes works, but when we do that, we&#8217;re gambling that someone will just know what to do and the odds simply aren&#8217;t in our favor, if only because there are so many possibilities.</p>
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 Fortunately, there are some really easy tools to make it easier. One of them, the Yes/No/Maybe Checklist, comes from the BDSM community. The idea is that you take a list of possible activities and put a checkmark in each column: one for things that you pretty much always like, one for things that you have no interest in, and one for things that you might like to do or try. It&#8217;s a pretty easy idea, and there are a few ways to play with it. (You can also rate your <em>maybes</em> on a scale of 1-10, if you want.)</p>
<p>First, you don&#8217;t need to do it all at once. You can take as long as you need to think about which things go in which columns.</p>
<p>Second, you can have each person fill it out separately and then trade lists. Anything that you&#8217;ve both marked as &#8220;yes&#8221; are things that you can be pretty confident you&#8217;ll both enjoy, although you still need to discuss the details.</p>
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Then, you can open up a conversation. &#8220;Blowjobs are a <em>yes</em> for me and a <em>maybe</em> for you. What are your reasons for making it a maybe? What can we do to make it more fun for you?&#8221; Go into this part of the conversation with the intention of making it a win-win for everyone. This will probably work better when it&#8217;s about finding the places where you have as much overlap as possible rather than convincing someone to do something they don&#8217;t like. Even when something is a <em>yes</em> for both of you, talk about what makes it extra fun. What positions or techniques are especially hot? What are your turn-offs? It&#8217;s often a lot easier to have those talks when you know that there&#8217;s general agreement and you&#8217;re just working out the details.</p>
<p>If something is in someone&#8217;s <em>no</em> list, it can sometimes be worth exploring why that is. For some people, it&#8217;s because of negative experiences. For others, it might be simply because it doesn&#8217;t do anything for them. Or it could be a trigger or a squick. This can all be really useful information, as long as everyone is able to keep focused on the larger goal of finding the things that work.</p>
<p>Third, set the list aside for a bit and check in with each other. If this is something new for you, you might find that you have some different emotions coming up. Relief that it&#8217;s over, surprise at how easy it was, worry that your partner is judging you, happiness at knowing that you&#8217;ve done something challenging, or any other feeling. Whether you want to talk about those emotions together or not, you may find that it&#8217;s worth making some room for them.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t recommend doing this as foreplay, simply because that puts a certain pressure on the process. I&#8217;ve noticed that talking about sex with a partner often works better when it&#8217;s not done in a sexual context because it&#8217;s easier to keep focused. In a way, talking about sex when you&#8217;re already turned on is like going grocery shopping when you&#8217;re hungry. You end up buying things that you wouldn&#8217;t usually get because your hunger is skewing your decisions.</p>
<p>Another great way to use these lists is to fill them out and then set them aside for a few weeks to get them out of your short-term memory. Then get yourself really turned on by masturbating, but don&#8217;t orgasm. When you&#8217;re really aroused, take a blank copy of the list and do it again. You may find that some of your <em>no</em> items become <em>maybes</em> and some of the <em>maybes</em> shift to <em>yes</em>. This highlights the way that we can make different decisions when we&#8217;re turned on than when we&#8217;re not, simply because of the influence of arousal.</p>
<p>There are quite a few yes/no/maybe lists to be found. Many of them are BDSM-oriented like <a href="http://thatotherpaper.com/files/Yes_No_Maybe.pdf" target="_blank">this</a>, <a href="http://www.soulshaven.f2s.com/nchk_main.php3" target="_blank">this</a>, and <a href="http://thebrc.net/check_list/default.htm" target="_blank">this</a>, mostly because this concept came from the BDSM community. But with a little digging, you can find non-BDSM checklists like this great one <a href="http://beccassexblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/yes-no-maybe-chart.html" target="_blank">from Becca</a>. Here&#8217;s <a href="http://magazine.goodvibes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/yesnomaybe.doc" target="_blank">the word file</a>, in case you&#8217;re so excited to print it out that you don&#8217;t want to go to her site. But I definitely recommend checking her blog out- she&#8217;s fabulous.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve every used one of these checklists, what did you like about it? Did it help you talk about your desires? I&#8217;d love to hear from you in the comments.</p>
<p>Have fun!</p>


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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Charlie Glickman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have heard about the recent research published in the British Medical Journal that&#8217;s been making the rounds. The original title (Sex, health, and years of sexually active life gained due to good health: evidence from two US population based cross sectional surveys of ageing) isn&#8217;t nearly as funny as the one that the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You may have heard about the recent research published in the <a href="http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/340/mar09_2/c810" target="_blank">British Medical Journal</a> that&#8217;s been making the rounds. The original title (Sex, health, and years of sexually active life gained due to good health: evidence from two US population based cross sectional surveys of ageing) isn&#8217;t nearly as funny as the one that the Atlanta newspaper came up with: <em><a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/researchers-men-want-sex-361309.html" target="_blank">Researchers: Men want sex until almost dead</a></em>.</p>
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In any case, the original study has some interesting things to say about how sexual activity may change over the lifespan. In the 75 to 85 year old group, men were twice as likely as women to be sexually active (38.9% v. 16.8%), more likely to report a &#8220;good quality sex life&#8221; (70.8% v. 50.9%) and more likely to be interested in sex (41.2% v. 11.4%). Also of interest is the fact that being in good health makes it more likely that you&#8217;ll have a &#8220;good quality sexual life&#8221; for longer.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1970975,00.html" target="_blank">Time Magazine&#8217;s article</a> touches on some of the reasons for these disparities, although the statement that &#8220;[s]ome of this surely has to do with Viagra, which makes it easier for older men to be interested in sex&#8221; makes it clear that someone over there doesn&#8217;t understand the difference between arousal and erection. And there are some other factors that I think have been mostly left out of the discussion.</p>
<p>For example, according to the <a href="http://www.censusscope.org/us/chart_age.html" target="_blank">2000 Census</a>, there were 4,879,353 men and 7,481,827 women between the ages of 75-84. So when you multiply the numbers together, 1,898,068 men in that age range had sex, compared to 1,256,946 women. There&#8217;s still a disparity, but it&#8217;s less than it seems at first glance (66 women for every 100 men, rather than the 43 to 100 ratio that you&#8217;d get if you just looked at the percentages).</p>
<p>Similarly, <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100309202927.htm" target="_blank">Science Daily</a> reports that &#8220;[a]lthough 72 percent of men aged 75 to 85 have partners, fewer than 40 percent of women that age do&#8221;. If we do the same calculations, we see that 3,513,134 men in that age range had partners, compared with 2,992,730 women. (Actually, it&#8217;s a bit less since I used 40% rather than &#8220;fewer than 40%&#8221;.) That means that only 15% of men in that age range had younger partners, rather than the 45% that it seems at first.</p>
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This is one of the biggest problems that I see with a lot of sex research and of media discussions around sex. It&#8217;s a lot easier to study people in ways that generate numbers and it certainly makes for more interesting sound bites. But there&#8217;s often a backstory that gets left out and that creates misunderstandings and misapplication of the data. Sometimes, looking at the percentages gives us a different picture than looking at the actual numbers</p>
<p>Granted, there are still significant differences in the experiences that men and women reported and I certainly am not trying to calculate them away. For example, the fact that more sexually active men reported a good sex life than active women is definitely important. And the fact that men tend to be sexually active later in life is also significant. All I&#8217;m saying is that it&#8217;s valuable to see how the different pieces come together before jumping to conclusions.</p>
<p>As the saying goes, &#8220;there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.&#8221; You need to dig a little deeper to get a better story.</p>


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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For some reason, a lot of people seem to think that kids can&#8217;t handle gay marriage or same-sex couples and that they need to be protected from teh gayz. But as this video shows, it&#8217;s not that hard a concept for them to wrap their brains around. Maybe we all should just go play some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For some reason, a lot of people seem to think that kids can&#8217;t handle gay marriage or same-sex couples and that they need to be protected from teh gayz. But as this video shows, it&#8217;s not that hard a concept for them to wrap their brains around. Maybe we all should just go play some ping-pong.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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I have always been interested in sexuality as both an art form and a science but my very first teaching experiences were community based classes on body image. My body has always been naturally larger and as a teenager I struggled a lot with self acceptance. When I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.heatherpowers.com" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5442" title="Heather Powers" src="http://magazine.goodvibes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Heather-Powers-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="135" height="180" /></a>What led you to become a sex educator?</strong></p>
<p>I have always been interested in sexuality as both an art form and a science but my very first teaching experiences were community based classes on body image. My body has always been naturally larger and as a teenager I struggled a lot with self acceptance. When I began to embrace my body in its natural state, everything in my life instantly felt more fulfilling.</p>
<p> I thought that by sharing my experiences with other women I would be able to empower them.  Questions about the body very quickly led to questions about sex &amp; relationships and I found that providing information about those areas was just as comfortable for me. Now its over 15 years later and I&#8217;m still doing it!</p>
<p><strong>What kinds of sex education do you offer?</strong></p>
<p>I provide individual sex therapy, couples/poly group counseling &amp; educational workshops for community groups of all types. My favorite topics include pleasure physiology, sex &amp; pregnancy, body image, sexual communication, sex techniques, sex during aging, bdsm, &amp; sex positivity for health care providers. My classes are provided through <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/content.jhtml?id=305" target="_blank">Good Vibration&#8217;s OSSE program</a>, independently &amp; through local universities &amp; community centers.</p>
<p><strong>Where did you get your education in sexuality? </strong></p>
<p>Like most sex educators I have a mix of formal education &amp; informal community training!</p>
<p>I have a BA with highest honors in Psychology from UC Berkeley where I studied body image &amp; sexuality through their honors program.</p>
<p>My Masters degree is in Counseling Psychology where I did a Master&#8217;s thesis on training therapists  to work with kinky clients.</p>
<p> I also completed <a href="http://www.sfsi.org" target="_blank">San Francisco Sex Information&#8217;s</a> sex educator training &amp; Good Vibrations OSSE training in addition to thousands of hours of workshops and independent study.</p>
<p><strong>What do you love about giving sex advice?</strong></p>
<p>I have always believed that the hardest topics to discuss tend to be the ones most worth tackling. Although sexuality is both a beautiful and necessary aspect of human nature, it is often discussed with shame and secrecy. I love knowing that by providing information about sexuality I am able to help bring sexuality and sensuality into the spotlight where they belong.</p>
<p><strong>What is your most common question?</strong></p>
<p>&#8220;Am I normal?&#8221;  I&#8217;ve been asked this thousands of times and the answer is always &#8220;Yes!&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>What is the most difficult or hard-to-answer question you’ve ever received?</strong></p>
<p>&#8220;I was raped and can&#8217;t enjoy sex any more but I want to. What should I do?&#8221; This is not something that can be answered in a few lines! I really wished that it could be! I referred her to a fabulous therapist that she loves and now reports having a much better relationship with sex..</p>
<p><strong>What is your favorite sex toy or product and why?</strong></p>
<p>The most important sex toy by far is a good quality lube. My personal favorite is <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=2-2-FL-BE23&amp;lid=" target="_blank">PleasureGlide</a>. I love that it has a limited number of easy to pronounce ingredients (including aloe!)</p>
<p>My FAVORITE sex toy is the <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-1-AB-BE01&amp;lid=" target="_blank">Hitachi Magic Wand</a>. There have been many imitators over the years but nothing can match its ability to deliver orgasms on a regular basis. Its long handle makes it easy to use for larger bodies or those with limited mobility &amp; its electrical cord means it will never run out of juice.</p>
<p><strong>Where do you teach? If you travel, what is it like? Where was your favorite place to teach? Most unusual panel or experience?</strong></p>
<p>I primarily teach in the San Francisco Bay Area but traveling is fun! I recently spent several months in Denmark and I hope to return there to teach later this year.</p>
<p>My favorite classes are the ones where well educated adults realize that there is so much more left to learn.</p>
<p>My favorite panel was for partners of people with multiple sclerosis. We talked a lot about how to get their needs met, not feel guilty about having needs &amp; be creative when mobility issues come into play.</p>
<p><strong>How has what you’ve done or found at Good Vibrations helped you?</strong></p>
<p>Good Vibrations is more than a store, its a community. I&#8217;ve worked with them in dozens of different ways throughout the years and the one thing that has remained constant is their dedication to education and quality products. Often their stores are the place where sex educators first find their passion, mentors or fine tune their subject area.</p>
<p><strong>What would be your number one piece of advice for someone interested in a career of sex education?</strong></p>
<p>Always look at sexuality as an empirical science. Request sources for data, compare research methodologies and look for bias in anything that is stated as fact.</p>
<p>Cultural bias, political agendas &amp; simple lack of evidence based information can have a huge impact on the quality of information that you get, even in courses given at prestigious universities. Question everything and use your judgment to filter out what is science &amp; what is myth.</p>
<p><strong>What’s the best thing you’ve learned or best advice you’ve received?</strong></p>
<p>Never assume that someone else&#8217;s definitions are the same as yours. Always ask for clarifying information.</p>
<p><strong>What do you think is the biggest misconception about sex?</strong></p>
<p>That orgasms are necessary for good sex. Seriously, if you&#8217;re having 45 minutes of great sex and 2 minutes of orgasm do those last 2 minutes really define your experience? If I had to choose between 45 minutes of intense foreplay or 2 minutes of intense orgasms, I&#8217;d choose the 45 minutes every time!</p>
<p><strong>Which is your favorite project that you’ve worked on?</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.caras.ws/index.php/caras-projects/permalink/btp_profile/" target="_blank">BDSM &amp; Therapy</a> project. We created guidelines for working with kinky clients that acknowledges that kinky is a part of the normal sexuality spectrum and should be treated as a multicultural issue rather than as a disease.</p>
<p><strong>What is your best piece of sex advice for women?</strong></p>
<p>Never stop learning about your own body!</p>
<p><strong>What projects are you working on now?</strong></p>
<p>A guidebook for mental health practitioners on kinky issues. I&#8217;m also putting together a blog that will discuss sexuality topics, including taboo subjects, from an intellectual perspective.</p>
<p><strong>Where can people find out more about you?</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.heatherpowers.com/" target="_blank">www.heatherpowers.com</a> is my primary website.</p>
<p>I have a sexuality blog launching in April at <a href="http://www.intellisexy.org">intellisexy.org</a>. Bookmark it now <img src='http://magazine.goodvibes.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>


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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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What is your favorite porno of all time?

Fashionistas.  Hands down.  I saw it not too long after it came out and it literally blew my mind.  It was before I had discovered kink for myself and so much of the content stirred my in really challenging and unexpected ways.  The eroticism, the connection and passion [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_5446" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 220px"><strong><a href="http://www.dylanryanx.com" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5446  " title="Dylan Ryan" src="http://magazine.goodvibes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Dylan-Ryan-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="138" /></a></strong><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Kash (www.rocknrollgeishas.com)</p></div>
<p><strong>What is your favorite porno of all time?</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=8-1-KF-0401&amp;lid=" target="_blank">Fashionistas</a>.  Hands down.  I saw it not too long after it came out and it literally blew my mind.  It was before I had discovered kink for myself and so much of the content stirred my in really challenging and unexpected ways.  The eroticism, the connection and passion between Rocco Siffredi and Belladonna were so intense and powerful.  It is the one movie I can watch over and over again, the one porn I never tire of.  It is was fostered my mini-obsession with Belladonna.  She is still the most outstanding performer I have ever seen, fully embodies my definition of &#8220;authentic&#8221;.</p>
<p><strong>What sex toy(s) do you like to use on film?</strong></p>
<p>I really like <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_category.jhtml?id=catalog70002_cat33907&amp;show=ALLPRODUCTS" target="_blank">glass toys</a>.  I think they are pretty and look gorgeous inside the body as well as out.  For anal, I think there is really nothing better&#8230; they warm to body temperature, they are smooth and work well with lube and when in the ass, the clear ones give a sweet picture of anus insides, how cool is that?  I think metal is sexy too but they can be much colder going in than glass, so glass is my favorite.  There is one particular anal toy&#8230;it is used in Fashionistas I believe&#8230;I call it The Juicer&#8230;I have no idea what the name of it is. It is a butt toy that has a tip that looks like an orange juicer, a shaft that is covered in nubbins and a handle on the flange so it can be turned&#8230;so it looks like you are juicing the behind.  It is fabulous and feels amazing.</p>
<p><strong>If you could have a Good Vibrations Shopping Spree, what would you put in your cart?</strong></p>
<p>Oh wow.  The amazing thing is that I have so many sex toys already!  My partner works at a sex toy retailer so between the two of us, we have quite a few.  I think I would try a <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=13BA08&amp;lid=" target="_blank">Feeldoe</a> after all these years&#8230;I am still quite curious about it and have never had a chance to use it.  I would buy my own <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-3-BF-0801&amp;lid=" target="_blank">Eleven</a> because that toy is gorgeous and hot and I don&#8217;t own one yet&#8230; I would stock up on Maximus which is my favorite lube for butt play and get a new <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-1-AB-BE01&amp;lid=" target="_blank">Hitachi</a>.  My old one is still going strong but I am going to be super sad the day it kicks out.  I would also buy a <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/display_category.jhtml?id=catalog70002_cat33831&amp;show=ALLPRODUCTS" target="_blank">few straps (harnesses)</a>, my old ones, though worn-in are a little worse for the wear. =)</p>
<p><strong>What was it like working on set for this film (with Good Releasing)?</strong></p>
<p>Every set I&#8217;m on for a Good Releasing film feels like hang-out time with family.  I have &#8220;grown up&#8221; in porn with the lovely directors that are now working for Good Releasing so consequently it is just like being over at a friend&#8217;s house where the friend just happens to have a video camera.  Things get professional for sure and when it&#8217;s time to get down to business so-to-speak we all focus.  Before and after however, it&#8217;s the best.  I am so lucky to work and shoot with people I respect and admire.</p>
<p><strong>If you&#8217;ve worked with other film companies, how was that different?</strong></p>
<p>There is obviously not such a familial element and it can be less comedic, though I am often a super hambone on the set of films I&#8217;m in.  Depending on the shoot it can be much more get in, get out, get on with it but now less fun.  I think Good Releasing is producing films that allow performers a chance to be themselves and let their true personalities shine.  That might be one difference, there is more of &#8220;me&#8221; on a Good Releasing set for sure.</p>
<p><strong>If you could give one piece of sex advice, what would it be?</strong></p>
<p>MASTURBATE!!! I really feel that it is the single most important element to having a fulfilling sex life, not only because it tunes a person in to their own body but because it helps them know what they want and like.  Masturbating also gives a person a bigger bag of tricks&#8230; if something felt good during a great session of masturbation, why not bring that into  sexual experience with a partner?  As in; &#8220;Let me show you this new thing I tried while I was in the bath last night&#8221;. That could lead to a smokin&#8217; hot shower, if you ask me&#8230; Our bodies are outstanding and have a huge capacity for pleasure.  I don&#8217;t think we as individuals need to wait for that potential to be released only through interaction with another person, we can do that for ourselves.</p>
<p><strong>What do you think is the biggest myth about sex?</strong></p>
<p>There are a few I would choose:</p>
<ol>
<li>That you don&#8217;t need lube for anal and that saliva is enough.</li>
<li>That women can&#8217;t cum from anything but clitoral stimulation.  I like that the myth of purely vaginal orgasm was busted but it can invalidate the may other ways that women like to and tend to come.</li>
<li>That all women should be capable of doing what is seen in porn, what is more important is do they WANT to do what they see in porn? Is that hot for them? Not everyone is capable of gaping but more importantly, not every woman wants to. Desire is paramount.</li>
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<p><strong>Who are your influential co-stars, directors, both folks you&#8217;ve worked with and those you&#8217;d like to work with?</strong></p>
<p>Oh there are so many! Shine Louise Houston, Madison Young, Courtney Trouble, Tristan Taormino, Jiz Lee, Belladonna, Dia Zerva, Kimberly Kane, NIna Hartley, Eon McKai, John Stagliano, Princess Donna, Nica Noelle James Mogul, Annie Sprinkle, Carol Queen, Jackie Strano, Jenna Jameson, Shar Rednour&#8230; the list is endless.  And consider this the same list of people I want to work with&#8230; especially those I haven&#8217;t worked with yet. <img src='http://magazine.goodvibes.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><strong>How do you prepare for your sex scenes?</strong></p>
<p>A long shower and shave, a delicious meal, enemas if necessary, getting my fingers and toes polished up, listening to great music that gets me pumped and feeling sexy.  Anything that helps me focus on me and why I&#8217;m sexy and powerful and gets me in the mood.</p>
<p><strong>What did/do you hope your performance(s) portray about sexuality?</strong></p>
<p>That women can love sex.  In many, many different ways.  That it is ok to be sex and want sex.  That sex is fun and empowering and necessary.  That a woman can want to be touched and tied up and smacked and kissed and finger-fucked and rimmed and held and pounded and stroked and&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>How has having access to sex-positive information and support changed your life?</strong></p>
<p>I would not be anywhere near where I am today without the influence of people in my life who provided me with honest and open information about sex and sexuality.  I am open about sex and feel good about my body because I had access to information and ideas that reinforced healthy sexuality.  Information that promoted sexual desire, sexual safety and most importantly, sexual agency and choice.  I think sex is wonderful because I was lucky enough to be surrounded by people who told me that it could be and that it was.</p>
<p><strong>What projects are you working on now?</strong></p>
<p>This is a very exciting time!  I&#8217;ll be heading to LA soon to shoot with one of my favorite stars, the lovely Sinn Sage. I will be shooting a new scene for <a title="Crash Pad Series Queer Dyke Trans Feminist Porn" href="http://refer.ccbill.com/cgi-bin/clicks.cgi?CA=934717-0000&amp;PA=1867641&amp;BAN=0" target="_blank">The Crash Pad Series</a> with the hot Dia Zerva and a new photo set for my friend Jiz Lee&#8217;s new website, <a href="http://jizlee.com/wordpress/membership/" target="_blank">Karma Pervs</a>!  I have a ton of work coming up so keep your eyes peeled.  Also, my website, <a href="http://www.dylanryanx.com/">www.dylanryanx.com</a> will be launching right around my birthday and just before the Feminist Porn Awards!</p>
<p><strong>Where can fans find more of your work? (website, twitter, facebook…)</strong></p>
<p>for now, Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thedylanryan" target="_blank">@thedylanryan</a> and FetLife: Dylan Ryan</p>
<p>And my friend and Colleague Courtney Trouble is now representing me and has started a sex-positive agency called Little Pink Book.  You can find it and me at <a href="http://www.littlepinkbook.biz/" target="_blank">www.littlepinkbook.biz</a>.</p>


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		<title>Discover the Beauty of your Body</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:17:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LoloWinters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I believe in love. 
I believe in loving one another. But ultimately, I believe in loving yourself. You are beautiful. Everything about you is unique and special and absolutely perfect. You look in the mirror and pick yourself apart. You are too this&#8230; too that&#8230;  The truth is, we are humans just trying to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>I believe in love. </strong></p>
<p>I believe in loving one another. But ultimately, I believe in loving yourself. You are beautiful. Everything about you is unique and special and absolutely perfect. You look in the mirror and pick yourself apart. You are too this&#8230; too that&#8230;  The truth is, we are humans just trying to get by on this planet. Everyone is so caught up in their issues, imperfections, drama and pain that they do not even notice something  you may spend hours worrying about. We must love ourselves, commune with ourselves.<br />
 <a href="http://magazine.goodvibes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/images.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5471" src="http://magazine.goodvibes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/images.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="76" /></a></p>
<p>Appreciate your body as if you are examining a flower. Your vulva is an orchid, a beautiful flower budding when it&#8217;s open and ready. Look at your body.  Love every second of it.  Your body is a road map of your life, your journey&#8230; a story waiting to be told.  Learning what your body likes, and what it doesn&#8217;t, can change your entire outlook on life.  Let your body tell its story. Masturbate. Make love to yourself with everything you&#8217;ve got. Because all you truly have on this planet is yourself. When you get to know what you like then you have the confidence to express your needs and desires.  You will then be able to better articulate them to a partner, a lover, or even utter them softly to yourself.<br />
 <a href="http://magazine.goodvibes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/orchid.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5470" src="http://magazine.goodvibes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/orchid.jpg" alt="" width="116" height="116" /></a></p>
<p>Embrace the power of your sexuality. Harness your power. Do not let anyone take away your beauty. Love yourself and in turn you will help heal the world. Orgasms are revolutionary.  <strong>Join the revolution</strong>. We will change the world&#8230;one orgasm at a time. Start&#8230; now&#8230; and <strong>have fun</strong>!!!</p>
<p>If you want to learn more about female masturbation, I am teaching a workshop and   I would love to see you there!!!</p>
<p>Discover the Beauty of Your Body: The &#8220;In&#8217;s AND Out&#8217;s&#8221; of Female Masturbation<br />
 (NEW)<br />
 (After Hours Workshop)<br />
 When Wed, March 17, 8pm – 10pm<br />
 Where Good Vibrations Valencia St., 603 Valencia Street (at 17th Street), San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)</p>
<p>Discover the Beauty of Your Body: The &#8220;In&#8217;s AND Out&#8217;s&#8221; of Female Masturbation (NEW)<br />
 Wednesday, March 17, 8-10 pm $25 if pre-registered, $30 for drop-ins<br />
 Women only<br />
 Self-pleasure is one of the best ways to discover what you like, gain self love and appreciation, and make yourself feel great! But with all of the mixed messages that women receive about sex, many of us never learn how much fun it can be. GV staffer Lolo Winters leads this workshop in self-love and sexual exploration. You’ll learn how masturbation can improve your health and happiness, find new ways to bring yourself pleasure, how your sexual anatomy works, tips for using toys, erotica, movies and fantasies, setting the mood, and more! Did you know that different breathing techniques can change the way you feel pleasure? Come find out how, in this fun workshop!</p>
<p>To purchase a ticket for this workshop, please visit <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90090" target="_blank">http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90090</a>.</p>
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