Written by Jonesy @ 5:35 pm

It’s the Sunday afternoon after our Minneapolis store birthday bash. The store is quiet, and The Wichita Lineman is echoing around us as we eat leftover cupcakes and rest our weary bones. It was a fantastic weekend! Last night’s Sex Is Fun live podcast recording was a blast, and today customers had ridiculous amounts of fun making orchid blossom pasties with Charlotte Harlot and decorating boob cupcakes.

So now that we have a second to slow down and breathe, Loon and Zoe and I have of course chosen to talk about sex toys. Specifically, if some evil wizard or somebody had the power to go through ALL your sex toys and steal one away FOREVER, so you could NEVER use it again or replace it or anything… which one sex toy would you pull out and keep safe? This hypothetical scenario was so stressful for Loon, she almost cried. So we changed it to two toys, because Loon is a wimp.

Loon - “Njoy Pure Wand (the only thing that matters!!) and the Layaspot. Oh my god. The Pure Wand has that U-shaped sort of design so it hits your G-spot perfectly. And the balls on each end create a weight system that kind of makes it move like a pendulum. And when you’re using the Layapot externally the contractions hit that metal [of Pure Wand] really nicely. It’s just a damn good time.”

Zoe- “The Liv. The end. No questions asked. You just have to take it home and try it. You will be so addicted for the rest of your life. I don’t need any other toys.”

Jonesy - “Oh my god, the Ina. There is no other dual stimulation vibe with pulse pattern game like Ina.”

So in conclusion, we love Fun Factory, Lelo and NJoy toys, and some of us will come close to tears if anybody even jokes about taking our toys away. Just like a bunch of cranky kids after a long, awesome, sugary sweet 7th birthday party.

Written by CougarMynx @ 7:52 pm

If you had fur, what color would it be?

Luminescent metallic leopard print

What is one reason why people should have sex somewhere other than their bed?

Why not?

Who is your favorite person in porn and why?

Tristan Taormino. Because she is amazing–she is single-handedly working to change the porn industry in a positive way and to re-educate the world about consensual, happy, healthy sex.

What is the most common question you get asked in the store?

What toy is the best?

What is your favorite movie of all time?

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

What was the last song you listened to?

Prince’s “Purple Rain”

What do you consider to be your top three sex toys at the moment?

The Magic Wand, the Rotator Flogger, and the Aslan Minx corset harness (in leopard print, of course!)

What are your thoughts on Denver/Minneapolis?

Denver is a fabulous place to live: it’s friendly, surprisingly sexually tolerant & diverse, and has a little something for everyone. And, you really can’t go wrong with 300+ days of sunshine per year.

Minneapolis is a fabulous place to visit: it’s probably one of the most politically aware and progressive cities in the U.S. Unfortunately, I’m a cold-weather weenie, so I could never live there.

Who is your celebrity sexception?

Joan Jett, Jenny Shimizu, Jackie Strano and Robert Downey, Jr.

Why do you like working at Smitten Kitten?

Are you kidding? It’s my dream job! I love working for an ethical company that I believe in and that believes in me, and getting the chance to change people’s lives every day by educating them and providing them with gorgeous high-quality, non-toxic sex toys. What’s better than that?

What does everyone who has sex need to know?

Everyone needs to know their body, inside & out; how to masturbate; how to communicate, give and get consensuality from their partners, and how to have sane, safer sex.

If you needed sex advice and you could ask anyone, who would you ask?

Tristan Taormino

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?

Guacamole

Who are your heroes?

Tristan Taormino (surprise!), Nan Kinney, Carol Queen, Patrick Califia, Nina Hartley, Midori and all the other sexual pioneers who’ve blazed the trail to introduce, educate & promote safe, sane & positive sexuality.

What is the best advice you ever gave?

Never say never

What can’t you live without?

My Magic Wand, my cat/s, and the love and support of my friends.

Written by pupper @ 10:06 am

If you had fur, what color would it be? Light blue and dark blue, blue on blue.

What is one reason why people should have sex somewhere other than their bed? It’s an awesome chance to accessorize. Like if you’re outside, you could just be wearing hightop sneakers.

Who is your favorite person in porn and why? All the folks in the Pink and White videos, like CrashPad and Superfreak . They were the first awesome superqueer porns I ever saw…the first porns I found where people were having the kind of sex that I wanted to be having.

What is the most common question you get asked in the store? Most often I find myself talking through the different kinds of lubes.

What is your favorite movie of all time? Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken

What was the last song you listened to? Alicia Keys “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart”

What do you consider to be your top three sex toys at the moment? My bike tire slapper (I made it), new Spareparts Harness, and good ol’ Woody.

If you didn’t sell sex toys, what would you do for a living? Just before working at Smitten Kitten, I worked at a doggie day care playing fetch all day. But I would like to have a little gardening/landscaping company.

What are your thoughts on Denver? I love this city and never want to leave it.

Who is your celebrity sexception? Vin Diesel

Why do you like working at Smitten Kitten? I love that you never know what someone’s going to want/be into when they walk in the door…

What does everyone who has sex need to know? That there are definitely people out there who want to do what you want to do with you.

What are you doing to change the world? Trying (to varying degrees of success) to have honest, reciprocal relationships with my friends, lovers, and family.

If you needed sex advice and you could ask anyone, who would you ask? My housemates. When I hear them have sex, sounds like they’re pretty good at it.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be? PIZZA.

Who are your heroes? My friends. I used to wish for more/better role models, but then I realized that we’re all just figuring it out together, and my friends are doing a pretty good job.

What is the best advice you ever gave? Tell the truth.

What can’t you live without? Bicycles, toaster ovens, and sex.

Written by Allycks Would @ 2:04 pm

If you had fur, what color would it be?

It would depend on the season, and my mood. I am a huge fan the Cheshire Cat!

What is one reason why people should have sex somewhere other than their bed:

Well it’s simple really. Choices and variety are a great way to learn about your self and expand in life. Just like if you ate the same exact thing, from the same place all the time…eventually one would lose interest and want to experience something different and enjoyable. I feel the same applies to sex.

Who is your favorite person in porn and why?

Madison Young. For me personally I feel that she captures true Human experience, and pushes the boundaries and limitations most of us have experienced in one way or another. I also relate to the fact that she feels expression/art and sex are intertwined. Everyone deserves pleasure.

What is the most common question you get asked in the store?

Are the glass dildos truly safe?

What is your favorite movie of all time?

Kung Fu Panda. I relate to the revelation in the movie, which is “There is no secret ingredient.”

What was the last song you listened to? Soil to the Sun By Cage the Elephant.

What do you consider to be your top three sex toys at the moment?

My partner, the Magic Wand, and hopefully soon The Cone.

What are your thoughts on Minneapolis?

It is a city full of amazing people, great food digs, and is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.

Who is your celebrity sexception?

Michelle Rodriguez, Lucy Lawless, and Ryan Reynolds. Maybe Gerard Butler but only for his Aussie mouth!

Why do you like working at Smitten Kitten?

I feel like I add to this list in my head everyday. However, the biggest reason has to be that I feel like just being who I am represents what Smitten Kitten is all about, and that I am able to help others feel comfortable in their own skin no matter who they are.

What does everyone who has sex need to know?

Sex should be enjoyable, and is a great way to express your self. BE SAFE, and keep in mind that it can have really great health benefits, and that you don’t have to have a partner to love your self!

If you needed sex advice and you could ask anyone, who would you ask?

I typically never rely on one source for advice. Self-education is a must for me. I feel that when I search for advice I always try to get it from well informed, experienced, and educated people. The Smitten Kitten gang is of course at the top of my list, and if I am still not satisfied there, I ask them for other great sources on particular topics.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?

My Mom’s Chili!

Who are your heroes?

My Mom will always be #1 hero. A human who has been through more than most can imagine, and survived it well. She also has never TOLD me WHO to be, but has shown me how to be my own person.

What is the best advice you ever gave?

Just breathe, and don’t be afraid to be who you want to be.

What can’t you live without?

Masturbation. Seriously.

Written by Amazon Kitty @ 3:46 pm

If you had fur, what color would it be?

I’d be a red headed kitty cat

What is one reason why people should have sex somewhere other than their bed:

Because sometimes when you want it, you want and should never be denied.

Who is your favorite person in porn and why?

Marky Mark (he’s my crush)

What is the most common question you get asked in the store?

What is most powerful vibrator you have?

What is your favorite movie of all time?

The Hangover.

What was the last song you listened to? Bottles in the Club

What do you consider to be your top three sex toys at the moment?

Sasi= there’s a raffle for one and it looks amazing. Rosebud: first SK purchase. The bullet: fun for all!

What are your thoughts on Minneapolis?

Never been… Denver is great though.

Who is your celebrity sexception?

Angelina Jolie and Josh Hartnet.

Why do you like working at Smitten Kitten?

I absolutely love the kittens. Helping people who are frustrated with opening up their partners. I also like helping people explore the fabulous world of sex.

What does everyone who has sex need to know?

Sex should be enjoyable. Do what you feel is comfortable and BE SAFE!

If you needed sex advice and you could ask anyone, who would you ask?

An expert on the area I had questions about…

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?

Kibbles and Bits! Seriously, cookies.

Who are your heroes?

My MOMMA! Has showed me what a women really is.

What is the best advice you ever gave?

Go with the flow, everything will work out.

What can’t you live without?

My son, cookies, and my blanky.