Babe of the Month: Tristan Taormino

Tristan Taormino has held a near and dear place in Babeland’s heart for a long, long time – and not just because she used to work here. Tristan’s work in sex education has made countless people’s sex lives better. Below, she talks about her work at Babeland and her extensive knowledge of anal sex. Check out part 2 tomorrow where she will discuss her more recent projects and some of her favorite sex toys.
I’d like to talk first about your experiences at Babeland while you were there. Why did you apply to work at Babeland? Well, I was really interested in being right in the mix. I wanted to learn as much as I could about sex, and Babeland was on the front lines of sex education.

What are some fond memories that you have of working at Babeland? I got to talk to people every day about their sex lives, their fantasies, their anxieties, their experiences. They shared details about their lives that they had never told anyone before, which is just amazing. I learned something from every single customer I interacted with.

What did you learn at Babeland that helped you in the wide world of sex education after you left? I think one of the most important lessons for me was to leave my own sex life out of it, and approach everyone without any judgment. I needed to meet each person where they were at. When someone said, ‘I am looking for something big,’ I asked them to show me what they meant, rather than assuming. You need to listen to people, empower them to ask for what they need and want.

You’ve long been seen as the “Anal Sex Guru” – did you have any idea starting out that you would become so associated with that particular sexual activity? Well, I did write the book on the subject! Really, I don’t feel pigeon-holed or anything. If I am forever known as the anal sex expert, I am okay with that.

What would be your number one piece of advice for an anal sex beginner? Go slowly! I think lots of people rush the process and that’s what gets them in trouble. Take your time…and while you’re warming up, enjoy the process.