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  • How Doing Porn Cured My Shyness

    How Doing Porn Cured My Shyness

    Remember back at school there was always that one kid who had really messy hair, spent all her time in the library and was always a bit of a social outcast? Hello! That was me! I had my fringe covering up most of my face, braces, super thick glasses and my best friend was a cake. When I look back at my school photos, I can certainly say that I was an ugly duckling. I found it insanely hard to talk to people and I’d always void any awkward social interactions.

    My family moved from the south of the UK to the north and that’s when things started to change. I decided I didn’t want to be part of the background anymore. I joined a volleyball club and during weekends, my family would go swimming together. I also started to watch what I ate with a bit more vigilance. It was tough but after shedding most of my puppy fat, getting my braces removed and having a haircut, I finally felt confident to say hello to the girl sitting next to me in my maths class.

    How I looked before and after:

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    I made some really good friends by my final years in high school and felt confident enough to begin wearing skirts and dress in a more feminine way. However, I still wasn’t sure if I was doing it right. My mum would keep telling me how pretty I was getting but who believes it when their mum tells them that? This was also around the time I discovered Reddit; mostly to talk to people about comics and video games. Reddit is a sort of sharing platform/forum/everything-internet-sort of website, and it’s huge in the geek community.

    My best friend was a big redditor and convinced me to post a picture up on “Asians next door”, a sub-reddit dedicated to homely Asian girls (as opposed to the super model kind.) I was really nervous taking that first photo, however the response I received was so positive and unexpected. People really liked my photo. I was getting compliments from random internet strangers, saying that they liked my face! I’d never gotten that kind of attention before and I felt on top of the world. For the next couple of months, I posted more pictures and it became really fun to check out people’s reactions.

    My favourite part was replying to comments, saying thank yous and getting to know everyone. Some people would comment on all my posts and I felt like I’d made some really cool friends. It was also weird because we’d have conversations that spanned a couple of days due to the forum style’s comments. At some point, a fan suggested that I try webcam modeling. I’d never even heard of it before, terms such as camgirl were totally alien to me and I was a little bit apprehensive about what I would be doing. It seemed like a big jump to go from posting photos of myself to doing camshows, which seemed to revolve entirely around sex.

    Camming didn’t turn out to be like that though, at least, not for me. I decided to just be myself and see what happens. It was just a step up, so now I could talk to people in real time. I was so nervous the first time and I had no idea what I should be doing or saying. I was thinking how should I be sexy? How should I pose? But I didn’t have to. I was just being my dorky and clumsy self.

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    People seemed to really like me. I did a dance, which I called a panty dance since I was in my underwear. It wasn’t sexy, no poles were involved, but I did manage to do the running man! Everyone was laughing, but they weren’t laughing at me, they were laughing with me. Honestly. I still can’t believe it sometimes. I come online, I talk about my day and see what everyone else has been up to. We talk about movies and books and games. I do get naked and do naughtier stuff, but that feels like a natural progression. Like a date. You get to know fans on cam so intimately.

    I’m having fun and it’s such a thrill to flash my boobs or wiggle my bum. I’d never thought people would even want to see that! I still get nervous every night before my shows, but I know I have friends waiting for me. I’d noticed some girls who have also sold adult videos to their fans. I thought, why not me? It’s not so different from posting photos. But I wanted to do something more personal than regular porn. I felt like it had to be more personal because sex is really personal. I decided to start filming my sex life and making videos that excite me. It’s very different to the organized professional porn videos most people are familiar with. I only ever filmed with my real friends that I really care about, and trust (who also trust me with a video camera).

    Eventually, I even put all this on my own website. It’s very simple because I’m terrible with technology yet it works and it’s fun being creative and trying to do everything myself.  I write a blog and share my life in words, pictures and video with my growing set of fans. The whole thing feels empowering. I am my own boss and it seems like I get paid for just living my life the way I would anyway.

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    I’m only a teenager and so I am still exploring and learning about my sexuality. I’m still pretty new to dating and my website and career have really helped me explore this side of myself. I find it therapeutic. My fans and I are always sharing tips on how to improve one’s love life. Some people have told me they don’t know how to categorize my work. Is it professional porn, is it amateur, am I just an out of control camgirl? The truth is, it’s just me. A girl who was super shy at school who managed to find herself and become a fulfilled, more confident person thanks to the internet, camming and making her own porn.

    This is my first article for SimplySxy. If readers like it and are interested in my perspectives on love, sexuality, porn and femininity, I will be look forwarding to getting to know readers better and explore some juicy topics over the next few months. Please feel free to ask me questions in the comments section. What I love most about the internet is the two-way nature of media.

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  • 12 Tips to a Sexier Massage

    12 Tips to a Sexier Massage

    I’m so excited about today’s post because massage is one of my fav things ever. In fact, I’m certain it’s something most everyone loves. A massage therapist and fellow sex geek, Nik Priest, hosted an educational and hands-on massage class titled, “Massage and Communication Through Touch.” Since I love me a good massage, you know, I signed the beau and I up immediately.

    I obviously can’t take you through the class (though I wish I could!) but am doing the next best thing instead: sharing the top things I learned for sexier, more effortless, and all around better massages.

    1) Massage is a wonderful thing. Think of how often you use touch to comfort, arouse, pleasure, soothe, or relax. Massage is simply another way to show affection through touch. And as a bonus, it’s shown to reduce stress and increase intimacy, both of which are great for your sex drive and life.

    2) Orgasm comes from the parasympathetic nervous system. Massage helps to activate this part of our nervous system which is responsible for “rest and digest.” This allows us to relax and feel safe enough to get vulnerable and enjoy sexy time. And it’s the opposite of our sympathetic nervous system’s “fight or flight” response. That makes us tense, anxious, and completely NOT primed for fun times. If you remember nothing else, remember this:

    relaxation –> desire –> orgasm

    3) The easiest way to get through a bar or crowded space is to gently place your hand on someone. This causes an automatic response for them to pull back because it’s just the teensiest bit of intimacy. Bonus tip: gentle is also the way to go when trying to coax muscles to relax.

    4) Be clear about the goals/intentions of the massage before you begin. Are you hoping the massage turns into something more? Just looking for a little destressing? Do you want something in return? There isn’t a right answer but it’s important you and your partner are on the same page.

    5) If you give a really good massage, your partner won’t be able to reciprocate. Instead they’ll be totally blissed out. This is a good thing. But if you want them to return the favor, negotiate this before the massage begins!

    6) If you’re the one getting a massage, do whatever you need to prepare yourself to be selfish during the massage. Take a shower to freshen up and relax your muscles, stretch, hydrate, meditate. Perform whatever rituals you need to get primed for pampering.

    7) Relax, trust, and let your partner help you. They’re doing something sweet—let them! Of course this is easier if you’ve established boundaries before starting the massage (see #4).

    8) Hand towels are your friend. They’re great for wiping up extra oil (or lube!) and when rolled, they are the perfect pillow for the back of the neck.

    9) A cold person is not a turned-on person. Pay attention to the temperature of the room and keep it a bit on the warmer side. You lose heat quickly if you’re naked and lying still. Thinking about other ways to make things more intimate (e.g. soft music) and cozy (e.g. candles) is also appreciated.

    10) For the best massage, avoid the bed. It’s too squishy! Try putting the couch cushions or a thick blanket or comforter on the floor with a sheet over it. It’s more comfortable for everyone involved, especially the masseuse.

    11) If you want to go deep, go slooooooow. Same rule for massage and penetration.

    12) Sensuality is all about surprise. Use the same pattern for a bit, then switch it up. Lull the person getting a massage into a totally relaxed state … then wake ‘em up (aka arouse them) a bit.

    Know someone who wants (or needs!) to take their massage skills to the next level? Share this post. They’ll thank you and so will I.

    Your Partner in Passion,
    Kait xo


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  • 5 Simply Delicious Lingerie to Turn Him On!

    5 Simply Delicious Lingerie to Turn Him On!

    At Simply Delicious Lingerie, our mission is to take your flirty needs to the next level of comfort, intrigue, romance and sophistication. Our specialty is in women’s intimate apparel and we are the goddess gurus of underthings. We’ve earned our wings not because of our sales or our selection; we’ve earned them through the integrity of our customers that we cater to when they contact us asking for specific styles or sizes to accommodate their needs while enabling them to buy lingerie at discounted prices. Lingerie is popular because of its glamorous appeal.

    Contrary to what many think, you don’t need to go over the top with lingerie to turn his head. Sometimes simple is sexy enough. We’ve selected our top 5 sexiest and most sold pieces of lingerie from our Simply Delicious Lingerie ‘Sexy Matching Sets’ section of website that will definitely turn his head and turn him on!

    1)   Sensuous Kitty. Great for the bedroom or for lingerie theme parties at adult travel resorts. This 4 Piece Set includes pasties, 3-strap thong with attached tail, wrist cuffs, and headband.

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    2)   Red Leopard [two-piece set]. Red is the color of love. Red lipstick and this sexy set will have him aroused and his desire for you will be over the top!

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    3)   This sexy two-piece lace shelf underwire bra with 3-column single row hook and eye back closure and open cross front lace thong
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    4)   Black Sequin Bra & Skirt. This piece is definitely an enticing set loved by many and brings out the sexy in a woman. Its black molded cup bra with sequin overlay and trim has bow details, adjustable straps and hook and eye back closure. Comes with matching sequin pettiskirt complete with garters and bow details.

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    5)   There is absolutely nothing sexier than this two-piece black and white mesh bra and panty set. Padded underwire bra with hook and eye black closure and lace trim detailing. Matching brief comes with removable garter.

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  • Simply Delicious Lingerie’s Guide to Turning A Man On!

    Simply Delicious Lingerie’s Guide to Turning A Man On!

    Want to put some sizzle in his steak? Nothing makes a man’s jaw drop more than seeing a woman in sexy lingerie. His heart races faster and his libido sky rUntitledockets. Surprisingly enough though, where some might think that a man loves seeing a woman in the total nude, this couldn’t be further from the truth. A man will waste no time batting his eye at a woman in intimate apparel. Lingerie is tempting and teasing. Lingerie is erotic, intoxicating and lustful and if the merited selection is worn showing her curves and sex appeal, she’s like the appetizer before the main entrée.

    Every red-blooded man loves the chase. He relishes the thought of seeing his beautiful lady in sexy lingerie as she slowly undresses, teasing him with one article of clothing at a time. He ponders the mystery of what lies beneath this luminous fiber and all the while, he will be undressing her with his eyes, waiting eagerly to see what the prize is beneath it all.

    Not only does intimate apparel turn a man’s head, I believe that intimate apparel will also give a woman a great big boost of confidence and a woman with confidence feels sexier. She can reciprocate to a man when she feels that she can conquer the world, whether it is in something skimpy as some may call it or if it is someUntitledthing that adheres to her curves, making her look and feel like a true goddess. Lingerie has a way of often allowing a shy woman to come out of her comfort zone.

    Some women think that they are not the lingerie wearing type. She may not have the body of a super model but she should not have to. Sex appeal is not defined by a mere image or fantasy, it is not defined by a woman’s intent when she slips into her lingerie, but it sure will add to the desire chart along with the ‘wow’ factor. Ask a man what turns his head and you’ll most likely get a variety of answers, nevertheless, sexy lingerie is always amongst the top of their list.

    A woman in the right piece of lingerie that allows her to feel the true flow of her figure is a statement of a woman who loves her body and feels confident enough to strut her stuff in lingerie for her partner regardless of her size or body type. Whatever a woman chooses to wear, her shape or size should not matter if she can just be herself and feel great about who she is. For those who may have never wore lingerie before and wish to, I suggest starting off with something simple such as a bra and panty set which by the way, drives men nuts.

    Stay tuned tomorrow to find out more about the top 5 lingerie sets to turn him ON!


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  • How Gay are You? The question of finding your comfort zone as a gay man

    How Gay are You? The question of finding your comfort zone as a gay man

    For most gay men, the question of how gay they are may have never crossed their mind before. To them, the fact of being gay already makes them stand out among other groups in the society. They spend most of their time dealing with the incredible amount of attention around their sexuality and seldom have time to think through this simple but significant question to them. This question doesn’t just help identify different levels of gay, but more importantly, it pushes gay men to embrace their sexuality and identity as gays.

    The question of how gay you are often comes down to the degree of your acceptance toward your sexuality and identity. For those who are actively promoting equal rights for the LGBT community, it is no doubt that they belong to the level of “truly” gay. They are able to share their sexuality with the general public without fearing any backlash. They can confidently reveal their identity as gays in public and help unite others with their positive examples. Another group of gay men are less outspoken but still support LGBT rights in ways that help sustain the momentum. To me, they belong to the level of “supportive” gay. They may not be standing at the frontline of the parade, but their steady support represents their acceptance of who they really are and their commitment as members to defend the welfare of the LGBT community.

    There are also those who have the desire to be openly gay but are restrained by pressures from all aspects of their lives. They belong to the level of “vaguely” gay who are often forced to maintain a double identity in life. They will secretly seek any means to express their opinions, frustrations or feelings of being gay, but when they are openly confronted by questions regarding their sexuality, they will activate the self-defense system to avoid answering them. However, they are not the most unfortunate ones. There a group of gay men who are never able to accept the fact that they are gay, and forcing themselves into the heterosexual lifestyle which never fits with their true characters. They belong to the level of “confused” gay. In order to live a “normal” lifestyle, they will enter marriages and form families with women. But secretly, they still interact with gay men via all means of communication; dating websites, hookup apps or online chatrooms. This unhealthy lifestyle not only puts those who are with him at risk, but also sets up a vicious cycle of endless self-denial and struggle of finding a clear life-long path.

    Growing up as a gay man in Asia, I have lived through all stages of gay life, and have gone through confusion, self-denial, being outspoken and trying to find the balance in life. To me, there is no definite right or wrong of belonging to any of the four levels of gay, but ensuring that you can live the chosen lifestyle comfortably is important. While being gay is already not easy in this world, having to live a life that may never feel comfortable is an extra layer of torment. For any human, the last thing you want to do will be knowingly letting yourself suffer. It is the same for gay men. So friends, find your comfort zone and cheerfully live the life that you’ve chosen for yourself. Then being what level of gay will no longer matter much to you.


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  • Should I tell my date that I am Transgender?

    Should I tell my date that I am Transgender?

    When I first came out as transgender, it seemed really important to announce to everybody that I was male, not female. This was before I started my medical transition, so I was still being regarded as female even when I dressed in traditionally masculine clothing and sat the way most guys I knew sat rather than the way most women did. So there was no question in my mind that I was going to assert myself, because being invisible to the world just hurt too much.

    Now, though, most of the time I am automatically read as male. It still surprises me sometimes when people call me “Sir” because even after two years later, I am still not used to being seen as the gender I’ve identified with all my life. Since I’m living in a new city and starting to meet people, this brings up a lot of questions:

    Do they know I’m transgender?
    Do I tell them?
    Is it okay if I don’t tell them?

    This is something I see discussed a lot on transgender support forums online, often in the context of dating. More often than not, transgender men and women question if or when to tell someone they are dating that they are transgender. Similarly in the asexual community, people wonder if they really need to tell everyone they date—even the ones they never plan to see again—that they’re asexual. With online dating becoming more common, people also wonder whether they should mention their gender identity or sexual orientation in their online profiles.

    Before I had the luxury of being able to choose—that is, before people began seeing me the way I saw myself—I always assumed that I would tell anybody and everybody that I was transgender. I figured that I wouldn’t want to date someone who didn’t feel comfortable with people like me, so if I were rejected for it, it would be no big deal. I also mainly met people through online dating sites, thus I figured I could tell people from the safety of my own home and not have to worry about potential violence.

    It turns out that it’s not so easy in the real world. First of all, I find that my concerns about coming out aren’t limited to potential dating partners. Anybody I meet could potentially become a friend, close friend or more than friend, so I constantly have to decide when to disclose that I’m transgender. I do state on my social media profiles that I’m transgender, but not everyone reads that closely or notices it, so that’s not enough to ensure that people know.

    A couple of months ago, a new contact on Facebook started flirting with me and telling me he wanted to date me. I’m not one for jumping into the dating scene quickly, especially with people I don’t know in my day-to-day life, so I tried to let this person down gently by telling him that I’m asexual and don’t generally experience sexual attraction. A few days later, I got an email from him telling me I was a liar because I hadn’t told him I was transgender and accusing me of making up being asexual to avoid telling him the truth. I was honestly confused about this because it says on my Facebook profile that I’m transgender and includes a link to my Twitter handle, which identifies me as transgender. However, after I blocked this guy from contacting me again, I did some thinking.

    I think one of the reasons that there’s so much pressure and confusion about the issue of telling people about being transgender is that there’s this idea that if you don’t tell right away, you’re “lying.” You’re making people think you’re something you’re not. Specifically, you’re making people think you have sexual organs that you may not have.

    But here’s the thing. It’s not lying to say you’re male when you’re male or female when you’re female. It’s not lying to carry yourself in the world as the person you really are. Trans people aren’t trying to trick or deceive anyone; we’re not trying to make people who don’t want to have sex with someone whose sex organs match ours. We’re just trying to live in the world.

    I personally am proud of being transgender, and I don’t feel like I’m in any special danger of physical attack because of it. Some people don’t have that luxury, and so they have to be more careful who they tell. But for me, I decided that I don’t want to make such a big deal about this whole issue of telling. I feel like being transgender is just one part of who I am, and I want to treat it like any other fact about myself. As I get to know people, things about me come up naturally in conversation, and one of them is that I am transgender. I don’t want to force it or spend a lot of time thinking about how to tell. After all, I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about how to tell people any other fact about me or my life.

    So would I tell someone before I kiss them? Yes, if it hadn’t come up before. But chances are that it would have, since I personally only feel interested in being intimate with people whom I’ve created a strong emotional bond with.

    Relaxing about the whole disclosure thing is making it a lot easier for me to move through the world. Trying to figure out who knew and who didn’t and what to say was getting in the way of me socializing at all. For me, transitioning has been all about freeing myself from a self-imposed prison, so pressuring myself about whether or not to come out just puts me right back where I started. I’d rather be free to be myself and let my coming out, or not, happen naturally.


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  • Cisgenderfluid

    Cisgenderfluid

    “How do you identify?”

    That’s often a tough question for me to answer. As a general rule, I’ve shifted away from identifying as anything because I’ve found that when I do, it can be hard to let go of that self-identity when things change. In my experience, life brings lots of surprises that are difficult enough to navigate without adding the challenges of changing an identity. When I hear people say things like “I can’t be attracted to that person. I’m straight/gay/queer/lesbian/kinky/vanilla/etc.” I see how their identity crisis is complicating their situation and I try to avoid setting myself up like that.

    At the same time, there are words that I sometimes use to describe myself because they convey some useful information. Some of them are: queer, kinky, poly, able-bodied, white, Jewish, pagan, atheist, male, and cisgender. But many of these have been mutable over time.

    In the last couple of years, I’ve been playing more with gender. I’ve always run a lot of yin energy and I’ve had a lot of fun exploring how that plays out in my life. On an energetic level, I feel very balanced between male and female and I like how that works for me. At the same time, using words like “genderfluid” to describe myself hasn’t felt accurate. I’ve called myself cisgender because it seems to accurately describe my baseline. I’m very present in my masculine body and in being a man. I’m also very aware of how I move through the world and that I receive the privilege that cisgender folks accrue. I know that receiving cisgender privilege feels like a misgendering to some people, but it doesn’t feel like that to me (even while I resent living in a world that gives me that privilege while denying it to so many others). I don’t experience tension or conflict between how I feel physically and how I feel energetically and emotionally, and I don’t think that transgender fits how I feel. So how do I describe myself when I’m simultaneously a cisgender man and genderfluid?

    Obviously, by creating a new word: cisgenderfluid. It honors the cisgender aspects of my life while making room for the gender-creative parts of my psyche and my life. It acknowledges that I don’t face the same challenges that most trans and other gender-transgressive folks do, and recognizes that I don’t fit into the standard box of masculinity. It gives me the freedom to play with gender and to queer it, and it provides a foundation on which to stand. It makes room for the fact that my baseline is cisgender while creating space for me to step away from that when I feel like it. It expands the conversation about gender in some ways that I really enjoy and it recognizes that I often occupy the space of both.

    I’ve been talking with friends about this over the last few weeks and the more I have done so, the more this word feels like a good description for where I am at this moment in my life. I think there’s a lot of room here to play in and I’m going to check it out for a while. And if you’re curious about these terrains or if you think you might want to explore them, I invite you to come and join me.


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  • How to survive long-distance relationships

    How to survive long-distance relationships

    Some relationships lead up to engagements and marriages and others in my instance, to a long-distance commitment. While I was and still am enjoying the moment; aka not in a hurry to walk down the aisle, I was certainly not expecting for the petit copain and I to be spending the next couple of months 2,500 km apart. By his standards, we were already kinda leading a long-distance relationship to begin with as most of his counterparts are living with their partners while we continue to meet up twice, or even once a week. As for me, I had barely settled down comfortably in the routine (or lack thereof) of our relationship, only to have to go through yet another wave of changes. Then came the move … the first few days were absolutely insane and I was incredibly annoyed when he failed to turn up for our first Skype date, before learning that his new mobile plan had yet to be activated and that he was caught up in an extended dinner with his new boss. Over the subsequent weeks, we began to establish certain routines in hope that these will keep things running till we eventually close the distance.

    The talk

    Prior to the shift, it is very important to figure out the dynamics of the ongoing relationship and to make plans for the long-term future. For us, this was a looming possibility that we had discussed casually many months earlier but somehow, it did not to be much of a reality back then. When it finally did sink in, the rationale and practical me immediately proposed that we remain as amiable friends while he took a long while to ponder before telling me as a matter-of-fact that he was very clear about what he wanted with us and merely referred to this as a “very small issue”, asserting and reassuring me that we will make things happen. On top of this, we also made a mutual pact to inform each other upfront should either of us decide on pulling out of this commitment or if we meet someone new.

    Texting …

    When frequent weekly meet-ups are no longer possible, WhatsApp became one of our main means of communication as Skype dates proved to be difficult due to the long working hours that we both have. While this was perfectly fine over at my end, it posed to be a lil tough for the copain for he was never much of a texting and phone call man, preferring long conversations over coffee to the wonders of technology. That said, these days, am receiving messages comprising more than 30 words in a single sentence and most of our rare Skype conversations have lasted more than an hour.

    and “pictorial sexting”

    There is only so much conversation that two people can have and while we always endeavor to keep it PG friendly (the firewalls have eyes),  it can be rather interesting at times to let some very suggestive pictures do the talking instead.

    Getaways

    Instead of counting down to the day that we will finally close the distance, one effective means of making the many kilometers apart more bearable is to plan multiple miniature getaways and to always part ways with the next vacation set in stone; albeit don’t just talk about it but at least have the dates fixed and air tickets booked so that there is something real to look forward to. As the gluttony duo, most weekends were splurged on massive brunches and now that we are miles apart, this gives us the opportunity to save up those “nom-monies” for more epic trips around the world together. We are now more financially able to travel further and opt for better accommodations as opposed to our last vacation in a random-moth-and-cockroaches-infested bathroom.

    End game

    Back to the first point, one of the reasons that I only agreed to this current arrangement is that apart from my huge affection for this man from the land of many wonderful cheeses, we embarked on this long-distance relationship with a specific end game and timeline in mind. Indeed, absence makes the heart grow fonder but I truly believe that prolonged absence also renders frustration, disappointment and the eventual indifference. No matter how much we adore each other, a long-distance relationship can only last when there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Thankfully, we are working towards closing the distance within the next half-a-year and while this may seem like a very short period apart as compared to many other couples out there (you have my utmost respect!), this episode has definitely made me much more appreciative of the petit copain and his immense patience in putting up with my daily dose of nincompoop-ness.


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  • Five Ways to Take Your Sex Life to the Next Level

    Five Ways to Take Your Sex Life to the Next Level

    Does your sex life fulfill ALL of your fantasies? Are you enjoying the best sex of your life? Or is there something more you dream of and wish for?

    No matter how awesome the sex you are currently having, there is the possibility for more. But more what?

    As a sexologist and sex educator, a lot of people want me to help them improve their sex lives. Many of those people imagine that I will tell them about a new pill, potion or position. It seems everyone wants a quick fix – something which will magically transform boredom and routine into a thrilling joy ride of coital bliss. And sometimes those pills, potions and positions can accomplish just that – for the short term.

    But eventually, even new thrills can become empty and boring. And predictably, the search usually resumes for something new and exciting to fulfill our fantasies of what sex should be like.

    Does this mean we are doomed to a life of uninspired sexual routine or, conversely, the endless pursuit of one momentary sexual high after another?

    No. It all depends upon the erotic path you choose.

    If you are willing to invest as much time and effort in your sex life as you do in your favorite sport or hobby, sex can be catapulted into a high art form which has the potential to exceed your wildest dreams.

    But be forewarned that the price of admission into this rarefied sexual reality can be more than some are willing to pay.

    Do I have your attention? Then by all means, read on . . .

    Sex, like much of the rest of life, is shaped by our intentions as well as our technique. If your approach toward sex is oriented to simply having fun, then your sexual experiences will tend to be more superficial than heart centered.

    But if you combine your sexuality with your spirituality, you can open erotic doors which transcend the mundane and literally launch you into a world defined by other dimensions.

    Although an erotic journey of this nature can involve a variety of teachings and practices, I have outlined five of the most basic elements designed to take your sex to the next level:

    1. Perfect Your Touch

    You can touch something or you can touch your own desire. When you allow your hands and your finger tips to find their pleasure, your touch will naturally create pleasure in the person you are touching. Shift your focus from how you are touching and how you imagine your lover feels and allow the pure joy of touching to excite your senses.

    The energy in your body radiates past the confines of your skin. Learn to sense this energy by holding the palms of your hands about a half inch to an inch apart and gently push at the space in between your hands. Notice how it feels when your hands come close to each other and how it feels as they move away. Can you feel the energy generated by the palms of your hands? This is what you want to touch your lover with. You want to learn to direct that energy so that your touch extends past your fingertips.

    2. Master Your Breath

    Everyone breathes deeper and more frequently when they are sexually aroused. But unfortunately, many of us have learned to hold our breath when we orgasm. For some, holding the breath seemed like a wise way to avoid making noise and getting “caught” masturbating or having sex when we were younger. It can take some practice to unlearn this habit. But it is important that you allow yourself to breathe while you orgasm if you want to take your sexual pleasure to the next level. If you learn to breathe during your arousal and through your orgasms, you may be surprised how receptive your body is to continued arousal and multiple orgasms.

    Conscious breathing exercises including some yoga practices and meditation techniques are an excellent way to master the art of breathing yourself to an ecstatic state of being. When you know how to raise your sexual excitement with your breath, your ability to experience pleasure is enlarged. Plus another benefit is an increased ability to connect with another person intimately. The breath unleashes emotions and when we breathe deeply, we feel our emotions more intensely. Allowing these emotions to surface during sex creates a more intense sexual and emotional sharing.

  • Aunt Leona’s Birthday Party

    Aunt Leona’s Birthday Party

    Yesterday, June 2nd, was Aunt Leona’s 82nd birthday. Last week, I asked her if she’d like me to have a party for her, and she said no. I suggested a small dinner instead might be preferable as a celebration, and again she declined. Then I went to the desert for the long Memorial Day weekend, returning late Monday night, at which point she telephoned saying she’s changed her mind and that she did indeed want a party. She decided to invite four people, then waffled about when the party should take place: whether it should be on Wednesday, the actual day of her birthday, or whether it should be the next weekend, or perhaps the following week, because she hadn’t made up her mind soon enough to give advance notice, etc. etc. Knowing that this event could loom large on the horizon if something weren’t decided quickly, I told her I believed the party should be on her veritable birthday and that we should get on the phone instantly and invite the people we wanted. If they could come, fine, and if they couldn’t, too bad! She agreed, the guests were invited, and I spent the next day shopping, cooking, and preparing.

    Karen arrived an hour before the party was to begin in order to help me set up. Instead of setting up, we sat on the porch and drank martinis. Jon and Jeff had offered to bring Aunt Leona, and when they were half an hour late, we concluded that they’d either decided or been asked to redo her outfit, and sure enough, an hour after that, they arrived, the three of them. Leona was in black from head to toe, glowing, with her newly cut white hair crowning the somber ensemble, in complete contrast to her personality, which is as mischievous as ever. She loved describing her change of attire after fashion consultants Jon and Jeff got to her door. Jon was elegant wearing a dark silk shirt with fine linen trousers, and Jeff very handsome in a blue, mock workshirt with pearl buttons, chino trousers, and a high-fashion tan leather belt with a silver buckle. They entered giggling because she had greeted them wearing different shoes on each foot, asking which one they preferred.

    Two of the people Aunt Leona invited, Tom and Tim, arrived even later. Tom, whom she calls “The Tomster,” is a refined, delicate young man of about twenty five, whom I’d met once before at Leona’s house. He’s clever, bright, and good-humored, as well as just a little fey. His other half, Tim, surprised me in that he looks as if he could be Tom’s brother. They are both the same age, slender, delicate and handsome; both have abundant dark hair, fair skin and wore elegant, casual clothes with great style. As they walked in, Jeff whispered: “Awfully Junior League, aren’t they?” and two minutes later, Karen, appraising their entrance on her own, cupped her hand and muttered quietly in my ear: “Girls!”

    We enjoyed drinks, hors d’oeuvres and small-talk outside on the deck. Several of the guests arrived even later than Tom and Tim; as a result, cocktails were served at some length. I’d placed pâté, crackers, almonds and cheese on a stool for easy access. When Wayne arrived, Leona asked him to sit with her, moved the cheese off the stool, and announced that cheese doesn’t require a seat.

    By then the evening air had taken on a chill; consequently I changed my original plan to have dinner outside around the picnic table. As the interior dining table is too small for a large group, it was decided at the last minute that a buffet ought to be served instead. We arranged pillows on the floor by the coffee table with candles and wine goblets nearby; chairs were pulled up to make a comfortable circle for those who wanted them, and the meal was presented with complete informality, creating an intimate atmosphere conducive to good conversation among a group of people who were not all previously acquainted.

    Talk was spirited, sometimes silly, and always amusing. Jeff told me he overheard Aunt Leona ask Karen, with some puzzlement, in the kitchen: “Tom and Tim, are they awfully Junior League?” Karen answered, “I don’t know. What’s Junior League?” After the meal and before birthday cake and presents, we continued to sip our wine and converse. Someone asked Tom how he and Tim had met, they exchanged glances, and Tim exclaimed: “Oh, we’re not going to tell THAT story, are we?” Everyone said: “I hope so!” and we all urged them on. In response, together they recounted how they had met in college, then became roommates and good friends, but not more than that. After graduation, they made a date for a night on the town, and rather late in the evening, after several stops and diverse entertainments, decided to go to a bar called The Louie, located near a downtown freeway in a somewhat questionable neighborhood. The patrons of The Louie usually leave their cars at an adjacent parking lot which is well lit and supervised by an attendant furnished by the club. For some reason, the attendant was out of sight as they parked, and before they realized what was happening, the car was surrounded by four muscular black men armed with knives who told them to get out and start walking. They were hustled across a footbridge over the freeway, where the thieves took their car keys, money, wallets, and finally, all their clothing. They were left naked, in a state of shock and terrified, in a dangerous part of the city. We all wondered: what happened? The answer: they burst out laughing and fell in love. There was nothing else to do. It was too late to knock on a stranger’s door, they were doubtful about walking around naked, and they weren’t certain what course of action to take. Fortunately, soon after, a woman drove by, took pity on them and provided them with a sheet to wear. (She happened to have a sheet in the car because she was in the process of moving.) Too frightened to ask two naked men into her car in the middle of the night, she told them to wait right there, that she’d call the police from a pay phone and not to worry. Later on, the police arrived; were characteristically neither sympathetic nor friendly, but eventually returned the boys home. The car was not found until weeks later, completely trashed, and ever since, Tom and Tim have been sweethearts.

    It was a sensational story and no one could top it. Subsequently, cake was served and Leona was presented with her birthday gifts. The last one to be opened, a surprise from Jon and Jeff, proved to be a life-size, inflatable man-doll, with an open mouth, a similar size opening at the crotch in front, and another similar size opening at the backside. With the doll, although packaged separately, was an oversize phallus, dismembered and wrapped in cellophane, cleverly designed to fit into any of the doll’s orifices: mouth, crotch, or backside, in any direction. We blew up the doll-man and inserted the cellophane-covered phallus into the normal front position, so it appeared as if he were wearing a condom. Jeff introduced him as Doc Johnson. Aunt Leona grabbed him by the cock, shook it admiringly, and said “Pleased to meet you.”

    Then we sat him on a chair while we continued talking and laughing hilariously. When it was time to leave, Aunt Leona grabbed him again by the cock, waved him in the air, and said: “Come on, Honey. Let’s go home!” Then she delicately took Jon and Jeff, each by one arm; still holding on to Doc Johnson. Off they went, the four of them out to the jeep, three of them giggling into the night.


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