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It’s been a tough decision, but we have finally chosen a recipient for the campaign award. Two, in fact. We couldn’t decide between our top two picks, so we added to the fund and instituted a first ($200) and second ($100) prize.
Our first winner caught my attention with her widget choice: “Come for the dildos, stay for the pie.” She managed to seamlessly incorporate excessive flattery and useful critique in her post, and that’s what we like to see. No, really. 
I do hope that her shockingly expensive order, made a little less expensive by the 30% discount the campaign offered, arrived on her birthday. First prize goes to Spiking Glue. Check out her entire post “Frugal desire in a polite society”.
Our second winner asks at the end of her post “Have I drowned you in enough sap yet?” And, indeed, she wrote a most touching piece about the Eden community and its role in her own life. Her experience is the paragon of what this community strives to be, and I was happy to read about that success with at least one member. Read Epiphora’s entire post (which made it in just under the wire by email, since she was having posting problems) “One Year in Eden”.
Thanks so much to everyone who participated; you’ll all be receiving a free gift from us. We want to continue this process with future campaigns, new widgets, and of course, more prizes, so let us know what you’d like to see!
We were lucky enough to recently have an opportunity to interview a number of porn stars at an industry warehouse show. PBR Princess, from the Hot Movies blog, jumped on board for the trip itself and made personal contact (not that kind, you perv!) with 13 different stars. So, starting now, and for the next 12 weeks, welcome to Porn Star Tuesdays.
First up, Lisa Ann, of current fame for her role in “Who’s Nailin’ Paylin”, which is slated for release on the upcoming election day. She has the star role of Palin in the Hustler film, but that’s far from her current most exciting project. Check out the full interview to find out what else she’s excited about:
To see Lisa Ann in something less politically tinged, check out Fishnets 4. If you want to use the same sex toys she does, see the Evolved line, partially displayed below.
Symphony Opus
Bliss
Symphony Sonata
Not everyone seems to have taken to High Eff’s convoluted, sometimes violent metaphors the way I have. But no matter, I’m enjoying his refreshing reviews and penchant for alien-looking toys, like this masturbation sleeve.
Backseat Boohoo (she’s becoming a regular around here) is getting married. To the TantraBeam. Here’s why. Between her review and the updated pictures show more clearly how this toy goes on, I’m about to get one myself.
Sometimes, books that feature a lovely ass with a thing and high heels on the cover can still surprise you. Or me, at least. Thanks to Domina Doll for sharing what’s inside this provocative compilation.
And, just because it looks nice (or maybe it’s the name), check out this review of the Anal Invader with Cock Cage. Yeah, it’s the name. The toy itself looks like it could snap from the pressure of a particularly strong erection.
Part VI of Life.Love.Cancer is up.
Starting soon, we’ll be sharing a series of interviews with some porn stars that we were lucky enough to snag at a recent private show. First up (tomorrow!) is Lisa Ann, currently starring in Hustler’s timely porn “Nailin’ Paylin”.
I skipped last week to be away at a day-long sex ed conference, and all kinds of good things cropped up in the ensuing period. Just a reminder for new readers, this is a roundup I do weekly of blogs run by anyone associated with EF (mainly those in the review program). If you’re new to the site and have a blog I haven’t seen yet, leave me a comment! If you’re starting a new blog and have been around for a while, do the same.
For starters, all gay-temptation-fearing men should head over to the Hot Movies For Her blog and watch this video.
Sin Secret has been sharing segments from a friend’s exploration into submission. I’ve been enjoying the reads, but particularly the newest post, which is a letter from her master.
Have I told you about my small crush on Baby Sinead yet? Here’s why (hint: there is a harness on her head, and it’s up on CL). Oh, and here’s why some more (no pictures here, more thoughtful rant).
And, I guess I’ll concede to that-time-of-year; political campaign/voting time, that is. Sinclair Sexsmith kicks off his 8against8 week with a retrospective of sorts on the first lesbian couple to marry in San Francisco after the state’s ban on same-sex marriage was overturned last May. Oh yeah, there was also a debate last week. That’s all over the internet, go read about it somewhere else.
Ansley has posted her reviews of all five lubes (linked in chronological order). I love her simple format: Pros, Cons, Summary, Stars, and a short video for each lube. Her final call: ID Pleasure is the only one that gets 5/5 stars, for good warming without any unpleasant burning sensations, all around good lube profile, and a good price.
More updates coming soon!
I am tired and busy today, so here are some good reviews. Go read them. Leave me alone.
Trixxy, a new reviewer, on the Onye. Really, there’s one line of this review that caught my attention and earned its place here. Can you guess which one?
Ariane checks out one of Pipedream’s silicone vibes. To address an issue in her review again (because it’s important), no, TPR silicone is not the same as medical grade silicone. Silicone itself is a medical grade material, but is not a magic substance when mixed with other, less awesome materials. Porosity is porosity.
Lastly, a special shout out to Heartthrob for this review on a light BDSM kit, even though it’s over a week old. Why? Because I missed the boat last week when I was writing this post and forgot to include it. And, more to the point, because she dominated herself with the kit. As she put it. “…you’re at your own tantalizing mercy.” I love it.
Epiphora has caved to the pressures of sex toy inundation from EF and started her very own blog (or, you know, she just felt like it). Pop over and encourage her in the formative period, why don’t you. Besides, there’s a picture of the Goddess next to a cup of coffee that almost makes me not hate the morning time.
Comic interlude: check out Sleeping Dreamer’s post on how to handle farting during sex.
Getting a blank stare when I mention Andrea Dworkin’s name in disgust on an elite university campus just reminds me how far the sex positive movement has to go. I know I’ve felt alienated from feminist circles and ideologies for any number of reasons, like the party line on sex work. And clearly, I’m not the only one. Check out Ellie Lumpesse’s post about sex work and feminism. I couldn’t have said it better.
About freakin’ time someone made a silicone cock ring. Silicone has come so far since those first stiff dildos to the current joys of Vixskin or O2. Before I go off an a sex toy material tangent, this review of the new pure silicone cock ring by LovingBookworm generated some good discussion about cock ring size and stretchiness. If that doesn’t satisfy your curiosity, check out Jimbo’s description here. Now, time for pure silicone jerk-off sleeves and dual action vibes (do you hear me, California Exotic? Or Vixen or Tantus? Seriously, get on it.)
I talked it over with my partner, and he just couldn’t see his way through to associating pop tarts or candy with lube with blow jobs, but for those of you who can (i.e. Betty), you’re in luck! The review almost convinced me to get some and lube up with it before molesting his mouth anyway.
We’ll end on a sweet note. Vivi wrote a good old-fashioned love letter to her purple anal probe. Now that’s devotion.
Baby Sinead is not just a damn cute up-and-coming porn maven. She’s also got a photographic eye, and treats her blog readers to attractive images like these when she’s done with a shoot. Nice to see a hot naked boy from the female perspective.
However, don’t go thinking about modeling for photo shoots before reading Essin Em’s account of a photo shoot gone wrong. In a hospital. With a patient-photographer, no less.
In keeping with the photographic theme, and in honor of the 25th Folsom St. Fair, check out these pics of various attendees. The last one is definitely my favorite.
Part Three of The Snarling Misanthrope’s “Sex-Ed in the Sixties” series is up. Check it out!
And, if you haven’t noticed yet, the third part of “Life.Love.Cancer” has been up for a few days, too.
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