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I know that I find myself among readers who likely fancy themselves as potential sexologists. I would love to get into the field, and maybe one day I will be able to make a career switch. In the meantime, I’m just going to lap up other people’s work, writing and hosting workshops.When I think of why I am not pursuing this work, I also have to consider why I would want to become a sexologist. My motivations? An insatiable desire to always learn more about sex. A desire to help others. A hope to dispel myths, stereotypes and stigma about …

THIS THIS THIS A THOUSANDS TIMES THIS! Dr. Rachael Ross nails it and she has quickly become a new favourite educator of mine. So many people get into the rut of not being the initiator. Sure, some people are naturally more submissive or dominant and hopefully they find relationships that help them fulfill those roles. But when the relationship is more egalitarian, sex-wise, it is far too easy to just wait for the other person to make that move. Or, potentially more damaging, to expect them to. That expectation, which you both may be feeling, is was can really harm …

Daily Sex Discussion #86Do you buy your sexual products online or in person?Reply with your response to #dailysexdiscussion

2013 Submissions Call:We’re currently looking for submissions for the following Erotic Romance genres and themes: Paranormal (Shifters, Vampires, and Demons), Dark/Urban Fantasy, Sci-Fi/Futuristic, BDSM, Guilty Pleasures (Contemporary), BBW, Interracial/MultiCultural, M/M ( & More Ms), Bisexual & More, Ménage, and Cougar.Submissions GuidelinesSubmissions@ChangelingPress.comWe publish Guilty Pleasures (Contemporary), BDSM, Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Sci-Fi, Futuristic, Dark Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy Erotic Romance. All submissions must be targeted for at least one of these genres.While there should be both highly erotic and romantic elements to the book, relationships and endings should be plot driven. We don’t demand your characters trot off to get married at the …

Here are some observations on the The Playtex Fresh + Sexy Report: A Definitive Look at What’s Happening Between the Sheets in Canada 35% of partnered Canadians are having sex a few times per month. Close behind are partnered Canadians who are having sex a few times per week. What could be done to make those former folks bump up to the latter group? People are getting way luckier with gettin’ some that those who are married. What defines dating? Casual dates with numerous people? Or a long-term relationship wherein you are not cohabitating? Almost 1/3 of Canadians want some every …

I am neither a librarian nor library staff…but I’d be very curious to see the results! Collecting Sex Materials for Libraries

The Toronto Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair February 9 12:00pmGladstone Hotel Toronto, Ontario The Toronto Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair is a one-of-a-kind sexy fair that brings together artists and crafters just in time for Valentine’s Day! Knitters, crafters, zinesters, card makers, and artists of all types create inspired and inspiring erotic objects for this one day celebration of DIY sex and romantic culture. Want more after the fair? Join us at 9pm for the return of the immensely popular, EACF Cabaret! Presented by Queen West sex shop, Come As You Are. www.eroticartsandcrafts.com

This article has really given me pause for thought.I readily admit that I am very guilty of neglecting affection in relationships. As time goes by, I just don’t do the things I used to do. Random hugs and stolen kisses. Shoulder rubs, knee rubs. Sweet, kind, considerate comments.Even when I think about these things, I will usually forget and fall into the same patterns.Why is maintaining affection so difficult?I don’t think I’m a total asshole, but I do definitely want to me more affectionate.I do have a theory: we just aren’t allowed to be as affectionate with people, in general. …

Daily Sex Discussion #85 Have you ever had sex with a medical profession who it treating you? Reply with your response to #dailysexdiscussion

Upcoming Calls for Submissions from Silver PublishingPlease follow our submission guidelines to submit your manuscript. Click here to view our Submission Guidelines and submit your manuscript. In Search of… Theme: You’ll never believe how we met April is spring time. Flowers are blooming and spring fever is at an all-time high. Hormones are surging after their winter slumber. What are your characters in search of? A handyman or a one night stand? SP is in search of stories that involve personal ads, want ads, dating services or internet hookups. The sky’s the limit for the type of ad/situation that brings …

The brilliantly diverse, distinctive and delicious Kink-E Magazine is looking to feature a variety of kinky folks. Check it out! Be Featured Kink~E Magazine Interviews and Cover Stories feature those of Alternative Lifestyle, Fetish, Swingers, Exotic Dancers, Authors, Women in Business, Dungeon Owners, Fetish builders and anything of interest to us. Have an interesting and different type of lifestyle that’s not considered the “norm” in our society? Contact us! Interested in becoming our next Model of the Month? We accepted submissions from all forms of Alternative Lifestyle and Fetish Culture. We ask that any pictures you submit be in good …

International call for original short story submissions: Darker Edge of Desire — an original anthology edited by Mitzi Szereto A trade paperback to be published by Cleis Press, USAPublication date: Spring 2014 Gothic literature has always possessed a dark attraction ripe with the promise of the forbidden and the sensual. This theme has been successfully explored in my anthology Red Velvet and Absinthe, but with a far gentler touch. In Darker Edge of Desire, I will take the sexualized Gothic and ratchet it up a few notches into the danger zone, opening the door into the darker side of lust …

Daily Sex Discussion #84 Do you prefer to specific hair colour in sex partners? Reply with your response to #dailysexdiscussion

‘Slut-Shaming Fatigue’: Because This Crap Has Got to Stop Sex Ed Program Provokes Fight Over Planned Parenthood in North Dakota Bang With Friends Sex App Registers 5 Users Per Minute Do You Suffer from Sexually Transmitted Awkwardness? Less housework equals more sex for married men: Study Gay and Bi Men Are Happier Than Straight Dudes Riding the Crimson Tide The Woman Whose Pulp Art Was Too Sexy for “Public Decency” TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER More Than Pillow Talk, Ep 18

Fantastic Canadian author Eden Baylee shares her frustrating experience with the new Amazon.ca and Kindle publishing protocol.Seems that if you’re Canadian and you want to publish via Amazon…wait a bit until they (hopefully) get shit sorted out.

Now this is a hot button topic—Sexual Surrogacy (via VivaXO)—and Dr. Justin Lehmiller gives a good introduction to the issues surrounding the touchy topic.Personally, I’m not sure why there are ethic or even legal disputes. And I’m going to bring back an old argument—with a twist.If you are a professional athlete, and you are injured, you will go through rehabilitation for that injury. In many cases, that rehab will involve physical touch by a practitioner.Does it not stand to reason then, that if you are suffering from some sort of sexual dysfunction then you should then be allowed to seek treatment …

Daily Sex Discussion #83Have you ever left work to have sex–and than returned to your job?Reply with your response to #dailysexdiscussion

Full submission details on these themes hereCurve Appeal Dangerous curves ahead! Cuddle up to some Big Beautiful Women in this series featuring hot ’n’ heavy heroines who have a little (or a lot!) extra cushion for the pushin’. 😉 ~ Length: 20K – 45K words ~ Deadline for both internal/external submissions: 3/1/13 (earlier is preferred) ~ All Lines and sub-genres welcome ~ Rubenesque heroines are a must; size must be one of the themes (heroines who are already comfortable in their plus-sized skin are definitely welcome!) ~ Stories release in September 2013Boys Will Do Boys Let’s get one thing straight—these …