Brave Gifts for Valentine’s 2013 selected by Come As You Are
Come As You Are, the city’s co-operative sex boutique, dares Toronto to fearlessly explore gifts beyond chocolates and roses this Valentine’s day.
We dare Toronto to get closer:Treat your lover to a workshop that will deepen intimacy and heighten pleasure with tantric authors and teachers Mark A. Michaels and Patricia Johnson. In this Great Sex Made Simple Workshop ($35/person).
When: Monday, February 4th, 2013. 7:30 – 9:30PM
Where: Come As You Are, 493 Queen St West. Accessible space.
Cost:$35/person (Sliding Scale Available)
We dare Toronto to read something new:Each January we anticipate Violet Blue’s definitive collection of the best erotica of the past year. The stories in Best Women’s Erotica 2013 ($18.95) are chosen with care by the renowned editor and women’s pleasure is central to every short, steamy tale. A must have gift for the versed collectors of erotica or new readers looking for a sampling of writing styles and hot stories.
We dare Toronto to try something different:The next big innovation in sex toys has been brought to us by Fun Factory out of Germany and we are thrilled! This month they’ve launched the ground breaking Fun Factory Stronic Eins ($199) the first ever pulsating toy. Perhaps the greatest design development since the Rabbit vibrator, this multi speed, waterproof rechargeable pulsating toy is aligned with Fun Factory’s iconic level of quality and sure to change the sex toy market.
We dare Toronto to be crafty:For those who prefer to give handmade, local and one-of-a-kind gifts, the 7th annual Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair presented by Come As You Are, is not to be missed!
Where: Gladstone Hotel Ballroom
When: Saturday February 9th Craft Fair: Noon to 8 p.m., Cabaret: 9:30 to 10:30 p.m., After-party: 10:30 p.m. to midnight. www.eroticartsandcrafts.com
All products are available at CAYA’s new flagship retail store at 493 Queen St West or online at www.comeasyouare.com and can be delivered discreetly to anywhere in the world.
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 Nina Choi, Annanda DeSilva, Sarah Forbes-Roberts, Noah Kloeze and Jack Lamon. 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 11 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
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For interview requests (available in French or English) or high-res photography, please contact:Sarah Forbes-Roberts, worker-owner, at sarah@comeasyouare.com or 416.504.7934
