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What was first a mystery of when the 'sex shop' lotto winner would claim their prize, is now a long explanation into how he/or a friend didn't go into the shop to buy the ticket. The prize money was picked up on behalf of a group of family and friends named 'Team Victory Club' who stated some of the money would be donated to a local church.
"They also decided to take a lump sum payment of $69.6 million, before taxes. And Mike Greer really wants you to know that he did not go into that sex shop:"-Gawker
Pretty much the best 'I've won the Lottery' speech ever made.What was first a mystery of when the 'sex shop' lotto winner would claim... more
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Amid a myriad of sex toys ranging from dildos to handcuffs, Audrey McManus, education coordinator at Seattle's Babeland sex shop, is adamant that fear has no place in sexual education.
Babeland's mission is simple—to create an atmosphere where sexuality is made comfortable and accessible. Its flagship store, located on East Pike Street, was created in 1993 after Claire Cavanah and Rachel Venning noticed a lack of women-friendly sex shops in the region.
While the store has grown and expanded its target audience and has multiplied to stores in New York and Seattle, the focus remains the same—to educate and create a positive environment for sexual discovery and exploration.
“We live in a society based on puritanical values,” McManus says. “Americans have this reputation of being so sexual, but we really are oppressed.”
In relation to other sex shops on Capitol Hill including The Crypt and Castle, Babeland offers a distinctly different atmosphere. The first noticeable difference is the bright lighting and colorful walls, which are intended to create a more inviting space. The displays are also presented in a less discrete way. Customers are encouraged to ask questions, turn the equipment on, feel vibrations and get comfortable with the devices before purchasing them.
Babeland clientele breaks down to roughly 65 percent women and 35 percent men. According to McManus, most people who visit the store are heterosexual, but the store’s selection is not limited to any one sexual identification.
“Gay men just don't think this store is for them,” says McManus, who indicates that gay men make up the smallest percentage of customers. “Our gay porn selection is kind of bad. This is not the mecca for gay porn.”
Along with selling sex toys ranging in price from $15 to more than $100, Babeland provides extensive sexual education classes and workshops focused on increasing sexual pleasure and releasing stigma. When it comes to teaching about sex, Babeland focuses on three key elements—lubrication, communication and relaxation.
On Nov. 8, Babeland hosted “The Art of Oral Pleasure: Clit Trick,” an event focused on educating people and their partners on oral stimulation. In an effort not to be gender exclusive, they will also be hosting a workshop Dec. 13 titled “The Art of the Blow Job.”
“The goal is for anyone to go shopping for sex toys without feeling judged,” McManus says. “There really needed to be a place where women felt comfortable shopping.”
Babeland tries to make their products easy and accessible for customers.
“Sex is something everybody does,” McManus says. “Everyone in here is here for the same reason. It is a very comfortable place to shop.”
McManus, who has been working in the sex toy industry for years, also suggests that people who are nervous and intimidated also check out Babeland's extensive online shopping collection.Amid a myriad of sex toys ranging from dildos to handcuffs, Audrey McManus, education... more
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Randy Russell Brand the lofty comedian is already well known for his comic character, but now you will be surprised to see the kinky side of him. Some days back brand was spotted at a Sex Shop in LA leafing through some kinky accessories. Now media was unable to reveal exactly what it is he went for but there surely is a great deal of room for speculation. Russell did get a little miffed at the unwanted attention from the cameras but the question is, was he trying to find the perfect way to spice things up behind the scenes with his new love - the pop queen Kate Perry? With her birthday just round the corner too I am getting a thought that he might get her some kinky surprise. So All the Best Randy with the choice.
http://www.sexyfun.co.uk/breaking-sex-news/randy-russell-brand-browses-sex-shop.htmlRandy Russell Brand the lofty comedian is already well known for his comic character,... more
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A flower shop in Surrey got a bit of a surprise when its windows misted up to reveal lettering from the previous shop - a sex shop. The owner says she has tried but cannot get rid of it. "We are trying to sell love and romance, not sex," she said.A flower shop in Surrey got a bit of a surprise when its windows misted up to reveal... more
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A man broke into three sex shops, had sex with blow up dolls and then dumped them in a nearby alley.A man broke into three sex shops, had sex with blow up dolls and then dumped them in a... more
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