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We’re pretty sure that it was the queers who invented sex toys — and if we didn’t invent them, at the very least, we perfected their use. And made them safe for the rest of the world. And added the sparkles. After all, we do many of the things straight folks do — we just do it with more accessories. So if you consider yourself gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex, transgender, queer, or questioning and you haven’t gotten around to sex toys, here’s a quick overview of the basics (read it quick before they take your gay card away). And if you I.D. as straight-but-not-narrow, then, sugar, there’s something here for you, too.

* Generation Penetration. Aim for the G-spot with the functional (and finger-extending) Two Dildo or elegant Pure Wand. Looking for something a little more realistic? Nothing feels finer than an uber-realistic Vixskin dildo — try the Bandit or the Goodfella. And don’t forget a healthy squirt of BabeLube Natural lubricant to slick things up.

* Going down? If you’re heading downtown for a bite to eat, bring along some super-tasty and body-friendly BabeLicious Flavored Lube. Neck and tongue sore from all that lovin’? Prop them into a neck-friendly position with the Love Bumper, which also conveniently holds a vibrator in its pocket. Or slide on a Vibrating Cock Ring to finish things off. If they like a little penetration during oral sex, the gorgeous, sculpted Fling Dildo curves out of the way so you won’t bruise your chin. (more…)

Mother Nature Gets Naughty: Eco-Friendly Sex Toys – an issue that we’ve championed and we’re happy to see it being covered here.

Turn Your Bike Into a Mobile Sex Toy That’s Good for the Environment and Your Glutes. – Genius!

Check out this blog from a wonderful sex educator, Joan Price. She’ll be at Babeland SoHo in July leading a discussion about sex in the senior years.

Sex survey says that people in Los Angeles have the most sex- for all you data lovers out there. Read the rest of the rankings.

Salon.com writer’s essay about talking to her ailing mother about her sex life and discovering something about herself and their relationship.

Weekly round-up of sex toy reviews from lots of different bloggers.

Have any links to share? Let us know what you’re reading.