This past weekend at our Rivington Street location, we were graced with the presence of Jiz Lee and Syd Blakovich, two amazing queer porn performers and the stars of some of our favorite films including The Crash Pad, Champion, Roulette and more.

Jiz and Syd chatted with customers, signed DVDs for fans and answered questions about the queer porn business. For instance, I learned that when you do a shoot in an eel tank, it’s really cold and the eels are more scared of you than you are of them. Also, Belladonna rocks (which I already knew but it’s always nice to have someone corroborate that). Fans could also autograph Jiz’s chest, which you can see one lucky person taking advantage of in the photo below.

We also spent quite a bit of time talking about how much we all love the Eleven. We love it so much, we decided to include it in our staff picture with Jiz and Syd.

We had so much fun with Jiz and Syd and we’re so glad they came to Babeland to hang out!

This little sucker‘s been getting all sorts of press lately — and by press, I don’t mean the official kind, although I think it’s been getting that too.  I mean “press” in the sense that people, including our staff, can’t seem to stop buzzing (heh) about it.  After all, it’s basically an updated, more versatile version of the classic “Cadillac of vibrators,” the Hitachi Magic Wand… except it’s battery-operated, not plug-in.  And it’s probably the most powerful battery-operated vibe we’ve got.  And for many people (including me), that’s nothing but a good thing.

Let me tell you about my Hitachi Magic Wand.  I’ve had mine since college, which is now, uh, twelve years ago (yikes, and also yay).  I can’t think of anything else with moving parts that I’ve owned for twelve years that hasn’t required a trip to a mechanic, a trade-in, or a reluctant burial.  And certainly, I haven’t owned a machine that’s brought me anything close to the amount of pleasure I’ve received from my Magic Wand.  Despite the fact that I’ve worked at Babeland for upwards of seven years now, and that I have the opportunity to enjoy pretty much any sex toy I want, I always return to my trusty Hitachi.  It never lets me down, and it’s been my supportive and loving primary partner through hookups and breakups alike.

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Dear Babeland Massage Candle,

Before you came into my life, a candle was just a candle. Massages were kind of messy and while fun, were missing a certain spark. Then I discovered you. In your new beautiful glass container you’re not only nice to look at, but easy to use. You’re better than regular candles because your wax melts at a lower temperature so it doesn’t burn my skin. Even better, that wax turns into massage oil creating an amazing warmth that feels fantastic and smells heavenly. You help make any encounter more sensual, relaxing and romantic.

Thank you, massage candle. Don’t ever change.

Sincerely,

Babeland