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Review: Tale of sexual awakening sure to make some squirm The model Olympic hurdling star who can’t find a boyfriend – because she’s a virgin Cosmocking: June ’12! The Publicist Whose Breasts Are the Perfect Size to Be Peed On Sex workers shine light on their trade with Q&A California may ban gay therapy aimed at turning people straight 50 Shades of Grey (Matter): How Science Is Defying BDSM Stereotypes NSFW: Reddit’s “What’s One Instance of Sexual Exploration That You Instantly Regretted?” Thread Will Make Your Genitals Burn in Sympathy Young Man, Head East To Find A Babe Group calls …

I hate people jumping on bandwagons of hating instances pop culture. And this is an example of such nonsense. If you READ and don’t like 50 Shades of Grey…well, so be it. Everyone is entitled to an informed opinion. I actually like the book, so much so that I read the second in the series and have started the third. Are they “good” books? Well, that depends on your definition of good. Are they well-written? No, not at all. Are they captivating? Entirely. I have been very entertained reading them. But some people are more than happy to slam the …

I am delighted to have my piece “Cunning Linguists: The Oral Tradition of Reading Erotica” included in the third issue of Corset magazine. Arielle Loren has put together a stunning and fabulous work. This issue is released July 1. Preorder now!

I like interviewing people. I like meeting new personalities and hearing new points of view. Most of the time my subjects drift off and we never interact again. Sometimes I, to be honest, dislike people after I interview them. And sometimes I quite enjoy them. While I wouldn’t say we were friends, I enjoyed the few talks I did have with Matt, aka Mad Scientist from Kink Engineering. Maybe it was because I didn’t meet him as an interview subject. He and Marika attended a workshop I ran and we chatted for a good long while after it ended. After …

Japanese sex workers sold fictitious lives Why the Women’s Rights Movement Must Listen to Sex Workers Heather Jarvis: SlutWalk co-founder ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ induces cringes and giggles, but still has the ladies talking How do I stop my husband from cheating again? Cruising on Rideau St Fellatio Photoshop of conservative pundit sparks outrage E-books put the X factor into fiction All schools must allow ‘gay-straight alliances’ under new anti-bullying bill Mallick: SlutWalk cheerfully defuses hatred against women The oldest hookers in town: The 69-year-old twin sisters who are both prostitutes… and have over a century of experience between them

I was pretty annoyed when I wrote this! Gettin’ Around, May 2012

Teachers in Tennessee could be banned from talking about KISSING as state outlaws discussion of ‘gateway sexual activity’ Toronto cops stop ‘john’ sweeps How Microwave Ovens Paved the Way for Same Sex Marriage Soldiers and prostitution, what a shock Accidental Porn Puts the Fun in Funeral Someday Buying a Vibrator Will Be as Boring as Buying an iPod Study: Prehistoric Man Had Sex for Fun 37,000-Year-Old Caveman Porno Found in France Sex sucks on a foam mattress, but people keep buying them Should you date a ‘mamma’s boy’? the journey of self-love – a masturbation story The Shittest Burlesque I’ve …

Been quite a week for turn around. Rob Ford attends a queer event. Beenie Man comes out with this video saying he’s changed.Are they to be believed?

Toronto Erotica Writers and Readers Meetup—May 30 Wednesday May 307–10pmTequila Bookworm512 Queen Street West, upstairs The last meetup was a good one! We had a very lively chat about safer sex in erotica, another fun icebreaker from Sky and some excellent readings. Building on that, here’s what is in store for this coming meetup! Raffle! Everyone who comes to the meetup will be entered into a raffle for a gift certificate from Come As You Are. The draw will take place just before the start of the open mic. Make sure you get a ticket! 7:30pm: Prolific writer and editor Rachel …

For my publishing/writing friends, from weldonowen.com how a book is born

Maxine and Scott are two of the best people I’ve ever interviewed. Down-to-earth, knowledgable, candid, funny and engaging. I liked this piece, except the end where Gord Martineau tries to speak for youth and people.  The Inside Story: Behind the scenes of Toronto’s adult film industry

SlutWalk Toronto – #SWTO2012: My Body Is Not An InsultFriday May 25, Nathan Phillips Square, 5 pmSlutWalk, dubbed by some a ‘movement’, is a demonstration against blaming and shaming the victims of sexual violence that began in Toronto in 2011. On April 3, 2011, with less than 6 weeks of preparation by a few dedicated volunteers, 4000 people took to the streets of Toronto to demand accountability from the Toronto Police and their communities after officer Michael Sanguinetti told a group of students at York University “I’m told I’m not supposed to say this, but women should avoid dressing like …

Hehe, I hadn’t seen this photo before! Me at Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair 2012

Last month, my story Intrigued was published on Met Another Frog. I had intended to write one story with a clear beginning, action and end. But when I started, I knew there was no way I’d get the whole tale told. So it is turning in a multi-part story—the type of which I haven’t written in many years. I hope you enjoy! Intrigued, pt 2 And in case you missed it Intrigued, pt 1

Vancouver hosts biennial Sexual Health Conference No Queer Girls Are Queerer Than Others To the Prime Minister of Greece: Stop the forced testing and outing of sex workers. Argentina Makes Sex-Change Surgery a Legal Right Getting money to prevent sex trafficking even if there isn’t any: London Olympics Against Me! Rocker Tom Gabel comes out as transgender The Sexy Skill She Can’t Resist Kissing Revealed: 17 Things You Never Knew About Locking Lips Texas reporter fired for stripping sues Safer Sex Work Spaces Reduce Violence and HIV Risks for Street-Involved Women ’50 Shades of Grey’ craze: Hot novel explores dominance …

None of us are perfect, we all change over time. I remember hearing Licence to Ill when I was young and it was great to hear of the Beasties’ change in attitude to women (and well, lots of things) over the years. Check out this fantastic commentary. MCA’s Feminist Legacy

Again, we’re up with some tidbits from the world of sex a little early. Another weekend roaming around Ontario! Diet kink: same taste, zero brains Outrage after transgender porn star is invited to give lecture at elite New England college G-Spot: Fascinating facts about body parts Man sues BMW for 2-year erection Misery Really Does Love Company Porn star, author and Expos fanatic: The many lives of MTL enfant terrible Daniel Allen Cox This Is How Much It Costs to Own a Vagina: An Itemized List BC judge resolves lesbian sperm fight The Psychological Underpinnings of Submission & Domination The …