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She Bop’s Picks: Gifts and Stocking Stuffers
If you’re currently pondering what to get your significant other this holiday season, we have you covered! Here are our top picks for sexy holiday gift-giving and stocking-stuffing this year. Visit us in person or peruse our online store to snatch these up. Plus, don’t forget to check out our picks from 2012, 2011, and 2010 for even more ideas!…
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Shop Little Boxes 2013!
Little Boxes — an independent, PDX spin on traditional Black Friday sales — is back this year! And we are very excited to be participating once again! Shopping in Portland’s Little Boxes on Black Friday and Saturday is an alternative to the hubbub of the big box stores. It’s a great way to…
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Labia Library emphasizes genital diversity
Women’s Health Victoria, an Australian non-profit health and advocacy organization, was frustrated with the rise in popularity of female genital cosmetic surgery. So, after receiving funding from the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust, they developed a website showcasing the natural diversity of vulvas: the Labia Library. Not only is it great alliteration, but the Labia…
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Salon writer attempts to “think off”
Is it possible to “think off”? Ask Barbara Carrellas, and she’ll tell you yes. She believes we should expand the definition of an orgasm beyond the traditional, genital-focused one — she deals in “breath and energy” orgasms. 59-year-old Carrellas is a sex coach and the author of Urban Tantra. She contributed an essay…
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Erika Lust turns anonymous fantasies into reality
We are longtime fans of erotic film director Erika Lust, and her latest endeavor, XConfessions, is just the cherry on top of why we love her. Originally launched three years ago as a place for users to share their anonymous sex fantasies and stories, XConfessions is getting even steamier. Now, Erika Lust is handpicking…
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Back That Ass Up!: Anal Sex 101
Thursday, January 23rd — 7:30 p.m. — $15 Are you interested in anal pleasure but not sure where to get started? Already tried anal play but wanting to learn some fun tricks and techniques? Whether you’re brand new to the wonderful world of anal or already have some backdoor experience, this class is…
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Full-Bodied Fellatio
Thursday, January 16th — 7:30 p.m. — $20 What do you do when your partner lacks blowjob skills? Where do you go for training when you wish to improve your own? Here! M. Makael Newby is a relationship coach and dance instructor with a particular skill for breaking physical action into components and…
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Exploring Burlesque: Striptease Salon
Wednesday, January 8th– 7:30 p.m. — $15 Have you ever wanted to rock your boa? Peel your stocking? Shimmy your hips? Get your glamour puss on because this class is for you! Join Orchestre L’Pow producer Madison Moone for Striptease Salon, a flirty evening of classic bump and grind perfect for beginners or…
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Industry Spotlight: Carlos Batts
Is 20-odd years enough to make a lasting impact with art? In the case of Carlos Batts, the answer is absolutely yes. Since he was 16, he had the name of his company all mapped out: C. Batts FLY. At Franklin High School in Reisterstown, Maryland, he ran with the goth kids, devoured…
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British Museum showcases shunga erotic art
If you can make it out to London before January 5th, you’ll have the opportunity to see the most sexually explicit exhibition to grace the British Museum since its inception in 1753. Shunga: Sex and Pleasure in Japanese Art is also the most extensive exhibition ever created on the subject. Japanese shunga was a…
