Toronto – This Movember, Come As You Are, Toronto’s premier sex toy boutique and co-operative is hosting their popular Prostate Pleasure workshop, while raising funds for prostate cancer and male mental health initiatives. Each ticket purchased will see five dollars contributed to the 2012 campaign. To date, $42 million has been raised for Movember’s men’s health partner, Prostate Cancer Canada and 246,946 Canadians have participated – this is their sixth annual campaign.
Prostate Pleasure Workshop
Prostate massage has been much lauded for its noted health benefits. This workshop covers anatomy, techniques, and health benefits—while at the same time showcasing the incredible pleasure and intimacy of prostate massage. Anyone who is interested in maximizing prostate sensation, whether they have a prostate or not, should attend.
Jon Pressick will be presenting the Prostate Pleasure Workshop ($25) on Monday November 26th from 7:30 to 9:30pm at Come As You Are at 493 Queen St West, Toronto. Pre-register online (www.comeasyouare.com) or call 416-504-7934
Look for these great books in store for more information on pleasure anatomy and men’s sexual health: Anal Pleasure and Health ($17.95) by Jack Morin and the Multi-Orgasmic Man (18.99) by Mantak Chia and Douglas Abrams
About Jon Pressick: Jon Pressick is a sex writer and cohost of Sex City on Toronto’s CIUT 89.5FM. He hosts the Toronto Erotica Writers and Readers Meetup and is the creator of the Choose Your Own Sex Adventure zine series. Follow him @sexinwords on Twitter.
About Come As You Are Co-operative:
Come As You Are, which recently moved to its new location at 493 Queen St. W., is the world’s only worker-owned and operated sex toy store, democratically run by Annanda DeSilva, Jack Lamon, Nina Choi, Noah Kloeze and Sarah Forbes-Roberts. The store’s approach to sexuality is one of respect, openness, humour, communication and responsibility. Come As You Are has garnered dozens of retail awards including NOW magazine’s Best Sex Shop Award for 12 consecutive years, and has been featured in the media across Canada including Globe and Mail, MuchMusic, Zoomer magazine and many more. Hours of operation: Monday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m, Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Website: comeasyouare.com
Twitter: @caya_coop
Facebook: ComeAsYouAreCooperative
Flickr: Come As You Are
For interview requests with Come As You Are, Jon Pressick or for high-res photography, please contact: Sarah Forbes-Roberts of Come As You Are at sarah@comeasyouare.comor 416-504-7934. Interviews with Come As You Are are available in French or English
