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Throughout the year I attend events and conventions, hobnob at parties and meet all sorts of interesting people. And I always seem to stumble upon products I find stimulating. In the spirit of the season, I'm sharing a few of them with you. Some are distinctly sexual, while others are just plain fun. Either way, they'll provide you with gift-giving options. Or assist you with your list for Santa! Ho Ho Whoa!
I can never resist the allure of the wasp waist. Mine especially! So I'm always on the lookout for new corsetmakers. There are plenty of corsetiers out there eager to sell you a decorative design and all of the best companies use serious boning. Amy Crowder of Wasp Creations is a tightlacer herself, with a wildly waspish waist, so she understands corseting inside and out-literally. Her array of styles ranges from short pieces for ease of mobility to highly restrictive styles for bondage and discipline play, each made from an individualized pattern, cut from a wide selection of fabrics, including leather, and featuring hand-cut steel stays and strong metal hardware. Visit Amy online at www.waspcreations.com. In my never-ending search for yet one more custom corset, I found the kiln-fired, body hugging, one-of-a-kind works of art created by Nicole Moan. Nicole Moan. Her designs feature sweeping curlicues, fierce flames, sculpted nipples or simulated fabric. If the thought of wearing one sounds a bit too uncomfortable, perhaps you'd prefer to display one. In addition to corsets, my other wardrobe obsession is shoes, and inexpensive shoes are especially exciting. And with a hard-to-fit foot like mine, that's usually limited to orthopedic grandma shoes or six-inch hooker stilettos, I was thrilled to discover Retro Diva! They carry an astounding selection of chunky platforms, adorable Mary Janes and sexy ankle strap styles, almost all of which are available in size 6 to 12! That would be thrilling enough, but with prices ranging from $30 to $75, I can afford to buy a bunch! I have four - count 'em, four! - pairs of fuzzy boots from this company. Now that's a ringing endorsement. In my never-ending search for obscene shirts, I found PimpIt.com, where they have a T that says "I'm Dirk Diggler and You're Not." Somehow the word pimp has become synonymous with the successful sexual adventurer-or something along those lines! Everyone wants in on the pimpfest! If you'd prefer to be less obvious, how about their Chochie/Dirk Diggler shirt? It's a cool two-tone retro bowling shirt style with martini glass buttons sure to make any woman coo, "Ooh, let me undo those for you!" The site is full of wink-and-a-nod clothing for the sexually sophisticated hipster.
Okay, so I drink a lot. And it's mostly beer. But there's one other beverage that can put me in the mood…in less than a six pack! It's Sparks. Yup, and I especially enjoy the new Sparks Black. More bang for your buck, so to speak. I also occasionally enjoy an energy drink. But what about bottled sex? I found Xcite, labeled as "the ultimate erotic energizer," at the Exotic Erotic Ball. Their secret ingredient is Schizandra, an ancient Asian supplement from a little red berry. The beverage also contains the usual energy drink chemicals: taurine, ginseng, guarana and ginko biloba, and comes in passion fruit or wild berry. They really can't guarantee a truly erotic experience with every bottle, but perhaps the power of suggestion will prove to be sufficient inspiration. Adult Toys I find the most interesting - and eerie - items at the bi-annual Chiller convention and when I spotted Teddy Scares, it was obsession at first sight. These frightening stuffed collectible bears are straight out of your worst nightmares. They are "the toys you let fall by the wayside, back to exact their revenge, 12 inches of teddy bear terror." The detail on them is incredible: embroidered tattoos, removable clothing, even toe tags! I was especially charmed by Edwin Morose, the pathetic poet. Cue The Smiths! The full-size bears are available in limited collector's editions; series one has sold out so when series two goes on sale scramble for your scary friends fast! Or pick up the six inch Morgue Minis zipped into little body bags; they're slightly less scarce. I'm not sure they'd make the most romantic gift, but if you're friends with the sort of strange people I am, they might win someone's heart. Or pierce it!
Or how about a collection of adult-themed dolls? You're never too old to play with dolls, right? Especially the gothy, fetishy, frisky little Begoth dolls by Bleeding Edge. These creepy collectibles are crafted with meticulous detail: facial piercings, spooky contact lenses, fur boas and corsets that actually lace up. Each doll has her own name, bio and MySpace page and they appear to mirror the real life tattooed fetish babes you'll find on RubberDollies.com or other alt.porn sites. And I'm sure they'll work well in your fantasy role play games! Does watching Asian bondage fetish videos gets you all hot and bothered? If so, perhaps you'd enjoy seeing your favorite scenarios in sculpted 3-D splendor. Ero-Pon, a Japanese company, produces "the ultimate eroticism figurines," created by two skilled artists. Japanese Kimono Style Tight Binding stars a submissive Geisha and "Sacrifice of Rose" is based on a story from the early "Showa" period. The "Enema Cluster" figurine is especially kinky; a reclined woman displays a flower arrangement in her ass. Ah-so! Their latest collection, "The World of Master Yoji Muku," brings the erotic cartoon master's comic book creations to life. For the carnal connoisseur collector.
Remember "Memory?" That game where you turn over cards to match them? It's the same principle as the old TV game show Concentration. Well the Erotic Memory Game has 18 wooden blocks illustrating artistic interpretations of sex acts. You can make a drinking game of it or, more obviously, a sex game! Whatever you use them for as an end result, they'll look great just sitting on your coffee table in the meantime. And they'll telegraph to guests that not only are you erotically sophisticated, you're also sexually playful! For a more interesting game of regular ol' cards, how about "playing" with my friend Bambi? You've heard me marvel at her amazing Mermaid Parade costumes. Now you can keep a poker face with her 52 Freak Pin-Up photos, all shot at Coney Island and other suitably sideshowesque locales. They aren't just cheesecake, they're pure, pasteurized, processed and packaged cheese. Her girlie cards are reverently old school, but they're not all nudity. You only get 16 nipples and there's never a peek of pink. What you do get is kitschy Americana served up with a healthy dose of hilarity. You can pick up a set of girlie cards at www.CornStar.com. If you'd rather use cards to predict the future, I can recommend the lovely Abyssal Tarot. The deck is a gallery of images, glorious, flowing underwater photographs by Shelly Corbett, and features a decade of her work. However non-traditional the images may be, the deck is aligned with the Rider-Waite tradition, and the accompanying booklet will guide you through the arcana. Each package of the limited 1000 copies is a collector's piece, individually numbered and signed by the artist and author.
A diamond may be a girl's best friend, but what about a gem-studded butt plug? Good Vibrations calls these little babies Sparkle Plugs and we appreciate the play on words. The adorable ass toy comes in two sizes, medium (1 1/4" wide, 2 1/2" long) or large (1 3/8" wide, 3" long), both capped with a glittering Swarovski crystal and crafted of hefty stainless steel that retains both heat and cold. It might not be the right engagement gift, but I bet everyone would enjoy one! It's always interesting how people deal with their sex toys. Do they display them prominently or stash them away? The folks from ForYourNymphomation have designed an entire line dedicated to caching your condoms and cradling your vibrators. Each cute case would be just another change purse if it weren't for their branded glow in the dark zipper pulls so you can find them in the dark! Or what about their security details: padlock and keys? The Foot Long case will hold all kinds of kinky stuff, but if you've got enough toys for a full-on party, you might need the Adult Toybox. My favorites are the condom cases in beaded skull and crossbones, stiletto boot or bad girl motifs. I spotted this distinct bit of packaging in one of AVN's sex toy editions and just loved the look of it. Tasty Edible Flavored Body Powders are packaged in elegant glass and silver shakers that look like they might've come as a wedding present. And there's something about the shape that's slightly suggestive, even if it is just an innocent shaker. It's so innocuous you could set it on the dinner table and your mother-in-law would never even notice! I discovered the folks of Ruff Doggie Styles vending at the Exotic Erotic Ball. They specialize in extra cute paddles and BDSM accessories. We were tickled-okay, spanked-by their S&M Snowman, Spider Web Spank-HER and Teddy Bear paddle, all made of fine leather with embroidered details. Also adorable: The Naughty L'il School Girl Ruler, perfect for making sure your partner "measures up." I found the BDSM accoutrements by De Tails Toys at a Eulenspiegel Society event. They're all hand made by Domina Skye, a professional dominatrix as well as a friend of mine. She specializes in floggers and her signature piece is the Rose Flogger and The Love Hurts model has little hearts on the end of each lash. Bedside Reading Eros Zine columnist Midori is my favorite sexual adventurer. She travels the world lecturing about kink and living it 24-7 as well, so she knows what she's talkin' about. Her Wild Side Sex: The Book of Kink is full of tantalizing essays on erotic humiliation, sexual freedom and empowerment, fetishism, bondage, sex in public and my personal favorite, "Is Your Prospect a Proper Pervert?" It takes one to know one and Midori can spot a kinkster from a mile off! You can read dozens of books and blogs, watch films and documentaries, all focusing on the dominant, whether they're male or female, lifestyler or professional. We don't often hear the submissive's side of the story-or relationship-because they are, obviously, the "bottom." Enter The Pleasure's All Mine: The Memoir of a Professional Submissive by Joan Kelly. Between these pages, Ms. Kelly shares her experiences as well as the many self-discoveries she makes along the way through several years of sex work at the knees of paying customers.
I was walking through the Metreon mall in San Francisco when I spotted a display of photographs that looked vaguely familiar. Well, of course, they were shot on the playa…at Burning Man. Upon closer inspection, I found a book of the pictures by photographer Patrick Roddie. Shot over three years at the Folsom Street Fair, Burning Man festival and Decompression event, Gay Pride and other fabulous freakfests, his photos focus on just one particular body part: Hips, and they are simultaneously radically different and surprisingly similar. It doesn't hurt that his subjects are probably the most colorful collection of humans; their frills and fringe, tattoos and piercings, fishnets and glitter make each photo visually entertaining and entirely unique. You can order a signed copy of the book here. In case you haven't noticed, Pirates are the new black. Everyone's wearing the skull and crossbones, and striped tights are all the rage. And I find it sexy as hell. Were you one of the many slurring "Aargh!" on International Talk Like a Pirate Day? It was September 19, so you can always start practicing for next year. Or you can pick up Pirattitude! So You Want to Be a Pirate? Here's How! and really hone your skills. The book is full of all you'll need to be a proper modern day swashbuckler. Eye patch optional. But back to real sex! Carly Milne worked in porn PR and was an associate editor of industry bible AVN. Naked Ambition is her first book, an anthology of work by 31 women in the adult entertainment industry, with work by porn star and Penthouse Pet Tera Patrick, web maven Danni Ashe and Nina Hartley, among others. The women expound on their "personal histories, thoughts, and passions to underscore the profound influence that porn has had in liberating a newer, younger generation of women by claiming their sexual lives on their own terms."
The elegantly presented Podgasmic is the latest entry in the burgeoning field of audio dirty stories. These tantalizing tales are accompanied by cool mood music and appropriate sound effects, for example gently crashing surf behind a story of an erotic beach encounter or the bleeps and blips of a hospital room in a nurse fantasy. It's like fireside storytelling combined with the audio track of a porn movie -- the best of both worlds, without the distraction of visuals. Visit www.podgasmic.com. Yes, often the orgasmic sounds of lovemaking can be more arousing than the visuals. Sometimes just listening to a porn movie gets me going. TriTriad Productions offers a product with a selection of orgasms, laughter and pillow talk set to pulsing electronica music, with surprisingly inspiring results. TriTriadProductions' releases include Live Orgasms in Concert and Purely Natural. Brian and Catherine began their erotic CD company Soundserotic in response to their own personal needs. We think their stroke of genius will benefit anyone juggling a busy schedule and a time-crunched sex life. You can buy a compilation CD or download single stories. Though their web site recommends listening to their erotic stores in the car, tub or bed, we believe it might be advisable to stick to solid ground. Check out www.SoundsErotic.com That's about it for this year's gift roundup. Whatever gifts you decide to bestow this season, have a safe and happy one!
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