Have you ever wanted to be able to put on a sexy show for your lover? Or, just be able to take your jeans off without tripping all over yourself? This Sunday night at our Soho location (that’s New York City, folks) we’ll be teaching you all about the subtle art of the striptease with expert Burlesque star Darlinda Just Darlinda. You’ll learn sensual ways to move and do a lot of dancing so wear comfortable clothes. You’ll even learn how to twirl pasties and there will be extra pasties if you want to try it yourself! This class is for women only and I predict that it will be an amazing time. You can call our Soho store now to make your reservation for Sunday night.

I was comfortably settling in for the night by paging through various sexy blogs when (egads!) I came upon a bit of reading that left me decidedly uncomfortable. Emily Farris, over at nerve.com, was equally aghast when sharing this tidbit from Marie Claire:

The collagen injection - known as the ‘G-Shot’ - is being hailed as the latest cosmetic lunchtime treatment, administered within 30 minutes.
The £800* injection claims to enlarge the G-spot to the size of a 10p in width, making the legendary erogenous zone easier to find and more sensitive.
…Before you start rushing out for this little helping hand however, the injection only lasts four months before you have to go back for a booster…

*For those of us unfamiliar with the conversion rate, that’s 1,593.77 $USD.

The mere thought of having a needle inserted into my g-spot has had the exact opposite effect: I believe that mine has unwrapped itself from my genital area and is presently cowering behind my sacrum. In addition to the needle, the collagen, the hefty price tag, and the four-month life-span, the news also leaves me wondering if these ladies have given the good ol’ hands-on technique a whirl. To quote Emily:

How about you train yourself and your partner to find your G spot, which is most likely perfectly fine the way it is? Invest in a good dildo and some instructional videos, if needed.

I couldn’t agree more; and I’ll take her recommendation a few steps further by sharing some tips and resources that don’t involve medical procedures and an ample wad of cash:

• Visit our sister site, the G-Spot Center. There, you will find some good, solid information on finding your own (or your partner’s) g-spot… and some fun things to do with it once you’ve found it.
• Bone up with a book. We love Deborah Sundhal’s “Female Ejaculation and the G-Spot.”
• Try a toy. There are a wealth of g-spot vibrators and dildos specifically designed to hit your sweet spot and keep you coming back for more.
• Take a class. It’s serendipitous that Babeland Seattle is holding our much-touted G-Spot 101 and Female Ejaculation workshop this Sunday; if you’re in the area, and you want to learn all you’ve ever wanted about the g-spot, now is the time!

As for myself, I’ll be spending the rest of the afternoon trying to coax my g-spot out of hiding with a little lube, a little patience, and my good friend the Pure Wand. Don’t worry… there will be no needles involved.

You may have noticed that there’s something happening in the world of vibrators. There are now more high-quality, fancy toys on the market than ever before. Many of these toys, because they’re so complex, cost upwards of $100-$300. But what if you don’t have that kind of cash to spend? First, I would suggest thinking twice before you buy your second $200 pair of boots - maybe you could use a vibrator instead. And second, you can turn to the BSwish line of toys, they’re high-quality but won’t deplete your paycheck. But, you don’t have to take my word for it, here’s what Fleshbot had to say:

Made of a hard, velvety plastic, the Bnaughty has a sleek, smooth surface that feels great whether it’s in your palm or in your, uh, parts. Like most egg vibes, the controls are housed in a little box (connected to the vibrating egg by a thin, plastic coated wire); unlike most egg vibes, the Bnaughty controller is ergonomically designed, and sits quite comfortably in your (or your partner’s) hand.

With only four speeds, and no fancy pulse patterns, the Bnaughty is definitely a basic vibrator — but hey, sometimes basic is all you need. For something so small, the Bnaughty’s vibrations are remarkably strong. Added bonuses: it’s waterproof (in case you need a little bath time fun) and comes with its own cotton storage bag.

Though it may not have as many bells and whistles as some of the other vibes we’ve profiled, the Bnaughty is still a good, solid toy. If a budget orgasm is a high priority, you could do a lot worse.