Written by Bear @ 12:41 pm
Hey Everybody,
This is Laura Rad and I am one of the co-hosts of the Sex is Fun podcast. In case you haven’t heard of us, Sex is Fun is a show that is dedicated to the rational discussion of human sexuality from the approach of fun, enjoyment and pleasure. We record the show here in Minneapolis but thanks to the internet the show has an international audience. Each episode features a different topic and focuses on how to maximize sexual enjoyment while still assessing the risks of the situation. Sex is Fun loves the Smitten Kitten and we are so excited to help them celebrate their 7th birthday by recording a live podcast at the store. The podcast will be a Q&A session, so bring your burning sex questions, questioning your sexuality questions, and questions about burning sensations you had after sex. We’ll answer them all! Come meet the cast, Kidder Kaper, Coochie, Gay Rick, Lorax, Jade, and myself. We’re going to have a great time celebrating our favorite place in Minneapolis, The Smitten Kitten!
Written by Bear @ 8:37 pm
Title: Smitten Kitten Minneapolis’ 7th Birthday Celebration
Location: Smitten Kitten Minneapolis
Description: We can’t believe it but Smitten Kitten will be turning seven this year. Come and celebrate with us the weekend of the 20th through the 22nd. We will be having great deals, giveaways and two full days of fun events. On Saturday night, the Sex is Fun crew will be down at the store doing our first ever live podcast. Other highlights include a make your own sex toy party, pastie making, and frost your own boob cupcake. Don’t miss the fun.
Start Date: 2010-08-20
Start Time: 11:00
End Date: 2010-08-22
End Time: 19:00
Written by Bear @ 8:36 pm
Title: Live Sex is Fun Podcast
Location: Smitten Kitten Minneapolis
Description: We will be hosting the Sex is Fun Crew for a live Q&A podcast recorded in the store. This event is free and open to everyone. Come with a good question for them.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2010-08-21
End Time: 21:00
Written by Bear @ 3:58 pm
Massage is often associated with spiritual practices or beliefs, although the therapy itself is fully grounded in physiology.
Massage relaxes bunched, tense, and knotted muscles. It also improves circulation by freeing trapped blood, encouraging the movement of lymphatic fluid and bringing in fresh oxygen and nutrients. It also helps release toxins in the body. As the muscles relax, they lengthen, producing a pleasant sensation. This stimulation can also be a good warm up to sensual play as well.
A qualified therapist has to learn anatomy and physiology, a dozen basic techniques within one or more styles, proper stance, how to feel and intuit body conditions and more. Their basic goal is to induce well-being. That well-being comes from relaxing muscles, relieving stress, and restoring the body to a more optimal condition. Check out our extensive reference section on erotic massage books to practice on your partner.
Massage can work on both physical and emotional stress. Relaxing the body, providing a quiet hour of soothing bodywork, mental tension can be relieved as well. It can also ease an asthmatic’s breathing difficulties, help insomniac sleep, improve an HIV patients immune function. Touch can be beneficial whether it is with sexual intent or just on a compassionate human level.
In the Western world the most common style is Swedish massage. The long, gliding, moderate pressure strokes are ideally suited to relax muscles and re-energize. Shiatsu focuses more on specific areas with deeper pressure. Sports massage and a blend of mixed styles are helpful in healing over-strained muscles and restoring health.
Massage improves health, relaxes mind and body and is a wonderful experience. It is a fine science and delightful art.
Written by Amazon Kitty @ 12:42 pm
Recently there has been a new discovery in the medical field: Carrageenan. What is it, you ask? It’s an algae that is used in everyday products from ice cream to shampoo. It’s found in red seaweed and is an alternative to gelatin for vegans and vegetarians.
Most recently it has been found to inhibit the binding of cells for most strands of the Human Papalonian virus (HPV), which means that it actually decreases your chance of contracting HPV. Transmission of HPV is on the rise, and the virus is killing an average of one woman a day. This is because HPV is directly related to cervical cancer. The vaccines for HPV are pricey, costing about $400 a treatment. Carrageenan on the other hand, is an all natural algae and could cost pennies per patient. Studies have shown that using carrageenan before sexual intercourse reduces the risk of contracting HPV. So what’s a better place to put carrageenan then lube? Smitten Kitten carries Waterslide, which is a water based lube that contains carrageenan.
Most people prefer Waterslide because of its non-tacky feeling. Little do consumers know that when they use Waterslide, they could actually be reducing their chance of contracting some strands of HPV. This finding has paved the way for healthier sex. Not only are you getting in some exercise, but you’re also protecting yourself from a widespread virus. Two birds with one stone, if I’d say so myself.
(NOTE: The only time tested and proven way of preventing the transmission of STI’s are safer sex practices such as: condoms, gloves, dams, etc)
