Condoms You'll Love: Lucky Bloke

Amazing sex with condoms? Yes! We came across this amazing condom company, and we want all of our lusty readers to know about them. Lucky Bloke is an online business that allows shoppers to sample condoms from several different brands. The site also helps you find the perfect fit too. The best part – a portion of sales goes to charity.

Lucky Bloke

At Lucky Bloke strong, tangible commitment to positive social change (aka loving the world) is at the core of everything we do.

They offer two great sites depending on your safer sex needs:

At theCondomReview.com you'll find candid, independent reviews of over 70 top international condom styles. Each condom features a concise product description and “pro tips” for condom use. Drawing on thousands of participant responses, our condom reviews feature an unparalleled, definitive consumer resource.

Lucky Bloke found that 97% of reviewers felt the act of condom exploration spiced up their sex life!


Using their Filter Buttons and dynamic Search Field you can sort and browse the exact products that best match your personal specifications, curated for your convenience, from the top rated condoms (and lubes) worldwide. Choose from ribbed, ultra thin, pleasure shaped, studded, desensitizing, colors and flavors.

You can try the very best condoms the world has to offer without having to buy an entire box! One of this one, two of those...another of that one.

Explore the thinnest condoms available from Japan; a tasty line of vegan and organic flavored condoms from Australia; condoms that vary from glow-in-the-dark to ribbed and studded from North America; as well as the very best from Europe. There are even condoms that radically enhance pleasure with arousal  lubricants.

They make it easy to test out different products by offering ten-condom sampler. The top rated condoms selected by our safe sex connoisseurs start at just $6.99.

Once you've found the condoms you love, head on over to our other site LuckyBloke.com. There you'll receive special pricing when you purchase 6 or more condoms. Also, we offer both one-time and recurring monthly purchases. What could be more convenient than having your über sexy, international condoms discreetly delivered monthly?

Lucky Bloke offers you the very best condoms from around the world and donates 10% of their sales to the charities and causes of your choice. Some causes you can help contribute to are the It Gets Better Project and UNICEF.

Lucky Bloke is pioneering a new way for you to think about pleasure, safety and how to buy the very best condoms. Follow them on twitter @theLuckyBloke, and on Facebook. Also check out their Pinterest, Tumblr, and Google +.

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Why You Absolutely Must Visit Smitten Kitten!

On the run up to our new site, we've had the pleasure of getting to know (and will be featuring) Smitten Kitten. It's one of the most unique sex toy shops we've come across, and we can't wait for all of you lusty couples to check them out. Check out our review!

Smitten Kitten

Smitten Kitten is a sex toy shop with multiple awards under their sexual belt (as well as ten thrilling years in their chilly Minneapolis home), priding themselves as a prominent progressive sex retail business. They were also one of the pioneers of the movement to eliminate toxic sex toys and educate consumers about the safety concerns of some of their favorite products.

Diversity

Smitten Kitten offers much more diversity of product than one has come to expect from sex retailer. There are sections for men, women, couples, and a trans/queer gender section. The trans/queer portion of the website consists mainly of two types of products: harnesses or dildos and trans porn. There are also a variety of things like kegal balls and vegan products. How accommodating! In addition, Smitten Kitten works hard to promote events around their area and feature several resident bloggers on their site.

One of the most unique things about the Smitten Kitten is their instructional video series. Unlike many other educational videos, which merely describe the various techniques for a particular activity or toy, Smitten Kitten has taken it all the way and produced a series of explicit videos dealing with a number of sexual activities, ranging from topics like oral sex to bondage. In addition to the physical act of each activity, the performers create an environment full of explicit sex talk, consent, and direction, some of the essential components for good-in-the sack communication.
Their bondage section is also a little different from many other retailers. It is easy to find all the expected bondage gear; gags, ropes, cuffs etc. In addition however, Smitten Kitten has a variety instructional books and a device for electroplay. The texts range from beginner books all the way to books covering specific bondage styles, such as Japanese rope play.

Above and beyond your average sex shop

After removing all the potentially dangerous toys from the store in 2003, their shelves were left a little barren. Since then, the success of their efforts has resulted in a retailer with everything from sex furniture and books to a venerable galaxy of dildos and vibrators. Regardless of what you are looking for chances are Smitten Kitten will have it.

The videos also go a step further than most other websites. You can brush up on your technique alone or watch them with a partner and play along. By creating a series of videos of real people engaging in various sexual activities, Smitten Kitten has created an opportunity for people to learn more about sex without doing so from conventional porn, which has long been criticized for its lack of accuracy when representing things like the way oral sex really goes down.

They also have a variety of events throughout the month, which can be found on their website. The events, taking place at their Minneapolis location, cover a wide range of topics from the basics of non-monogamy to fund raisers for charitable groups. Some events, the 101 classes for example, are repeated throughout the year on a rotating schedule.
Check out this award winning sex toy retailer online at SmittenKittenonline.com, or if your in Minneapolis, stop in at the store.

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Why We Love Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club!

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club has been one of our secret favorites on the north side of Chicago. Well, we wanted to let the cat out of the bag. It's awesome! And their NYE party is coming up soon. So what better time sip on their amazing martinis and watch shows from the most fabulous drag queens shaking their groove thangs' than the holidays? Read on!

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High heels, female impersonators, martinis and contemporary-eclectic cuisine are just a few reasons that make this business a sparkling, sexy and special place that everyone should experience at least once while in Chicago. Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club is a one of kind Chicago find that will surely make for an adventurous and fun night out for you and your partner or group of friends!

All About Kit Kat

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club is an eclectic Chicago hot spot reminiscent of the 1950s supper clubs. Kit Kat Divas, impersonate past and present female stars while you sip on martinis and dine on contemporary American cuisine in a South Beach meets Old Hollywood inspired restaurant. Kit Kat is great for all demographics, ages, and events.

Performances run every 20 minutes from 7:30PM through midnight. With currently seven Divas, you will likely meet the likes of Diana Ross, Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, or Madonna all in one night. A few of them might just serenade you. Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club has one of the largest cocktail menus around. With over 200 martinis, and at only $12 a piece, you will be able to experience dinner and live entertainment for a reasonable price.

A little bit of history

Edward Cisicer and Ramesh Ariyanayakam opened Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club in 2000, just north of Boystown in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. The owners were inspired by a love of entertainment and wanted to create a space that would engage all of their guest’s senses. The vibe of Kit Kat is an entertainment oriented establishment where you are allowed to let go and have fun!

Why they're awesome

Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club hosts numerous events. Recently they participated in a fundraiser to help raise money for the Ali Forney Center (AFC), a vital services organization for homeless LGBT youth in New York City that was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.

The Kit Kat Lounge also features weekend Divalicious brunches that are hosted by long time Kit Ka Diva resident, Madam X. There are numerous daily specials and on Tuesdays you may just meet Mae West! The vibe at Kit Kat Lounge is open and freeing. Whether you are a part of a bachelorette party or are a fan of the Kit Kat Divas, Kit Kat Lounge is a destination that should be on your list. Check out one of our favorite divas: Aurora Sexton (to the right).

Kit Kat is open for dinner daily from 5:30pm to 2:00am (kitchen closes at midnight). Reservations are required, Outdoor patio seating with a seating capacity for 80 people is also available.

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Leather Archives & Museum: Why It's a Must See

There's nothing sexier than the feel of real leather against your skin. Unless you're PETA. And even then--there's at least a quizzical fascination. As for BDSM, who doesn't get giddy at the idea of their partner lovingly pushing their sexual buttons? GetLusty for Couples is simply ecstatic to be based in Chicago, with its rich and interesting past in the leather community. So let's take a look at the museum dedicated to the legacy of leather.

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Curious about kink? The Leather Archives and Museum, located in Rogers Park at 6418 N. Greenview Ave in Chicago, is more than just a room full of tanned hides. It is the continuing efforts by the leather lifestyle community to preserve and exhibit their history and culture for future generations. A virgin visitor might walk through the doors out of mild curiosity about the leather collection. LA&M offers an historical depth for the the visitor and removes it from the realm of the curious, planting it firmly in the realm of the scholarly.

The 10,000 sq ft (930 m2), two-story building houses:

• Eight exhibition galleries; 
• A 1,425 sq ft (132.4 m2) climate controlled archival storage space; 
• A 164 seat auditorium; 
• A 600 sq ft (56 m2) reading library to house the research collections; 
• Various other spaces which serve as working space for staff, volunteers and researchers. 

Collections

They have an extensive collection of historically-significant leathers, including a variety of hats and boots. There is also an ever-growing collection of patches from fetish clubs from around the world.

Despite the name, the collections at LA&M encompass much more than physical leather. The Teri Rose Memorial Library contains over 17,000 books and magazines. Additionally, there are extensive collections of fetish magazines, periodicals (one of their largest collections), as well as visual media such as photographs and film (some of which were previously unpublished, homemade documentaries of people’s lives or events). LA&M is also in the process of documenting the oral history of important people, places, and things in the Leather community.

Exhibits

The exhibit rooms showcase central aspects of alternative cultures as well as some of the important personages. You don't want to miss the stainless-steel, custom-made, male chastity device in The Dungeon Exhibit, or the vast collection of BDSM audio and video collection in The Leather Sins Screening Room.

The Leather Bar exhibit is, as one might imagine, devoted to leather bars, one of the early meeting places for the Leather community. Rather than a simple display, the room is modeled on an actual bar, and features Randy, a mannequin always ready to share a drink. It contains a plethora of memorabilia from famous bars.

There is also a room for the women: A Room of Her Own is an installation for the Women’s Leather History Project. Fakir Musafar (pictured to the left) receives considerable space. Several of his photographs are featured alongside memorabilia from his career.

The Etienne auditorium houses actual seats from the historic Paradise Theatre which opened in 1928, and was demolished in 1956. When one of the original Chicago leather bars closed down, the owners were forced to remove the original artwork from the walls. After finding its new home, Gold Coast owners re-painted their murals on panels, in case they had to move again. They moved locations 4 more times. Now the artwork is proudly displayed in the Etienne auditorium.

The museum accommodates to guest artists with a guest gallery (lovingly named G.A.G); a contemporary fetish gallery. Works by renowned and emerging artists are periodically displayed all year long. In addition to being used for LA&M’s film series, Pantheon of Leather Awards (now staged in Atlanta for 2012), and demonstrations, the 146 seat auditorium is available for a variety of events.

The Leather Archives and Museum is an extensive effort to preserve the cultures of Leather, Fetishism, Sadomasochism, and other alternative sexual practices. It's not just a museum, though, Lusties. The archives host a number of events, advocating for kink in our communities. Throughout the year they have jumble sales, auctions, art exhibitions, film festivals, and parties.

Simply put: the Leather Archives & Museum is a must visit!

The Leather Archives and Museum's hours: Thursday 11AM -7PM. Friday 11AM - 7pm. Saturday 11AM - 5PM. Sunday 11AM - 5PM. Don’t arrive too late; the last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

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Can GetLusty Feature Your Business?

Dear lusty readers,

We're looking to feature businesses. But not just any businesses. Are you a women-run business? Are you an online business that care genuinely about your customers? Are you based out of Chicago or sell online? Just what we're looking to feature! At no cost to you, we're looking to feature a variety of businesses that help couples get lusty in our 5 pillars of an amazing sexual relationship (communication, health (sexual and emotional [wellness, sexual therapy & counseling], dates, adventures & sexual technique).

So we're looking for recommendations on business. And that starts with you! Do you know of a business or are a business that GetLusty should feature? During our upcoming launch, we'll have more space to showcase and highlight businesses to our growing audience. At no cost to you, we'll advertise your services to our network.

All you need to do is fill out the below form, and we'll get in touch. We launch this upcoming week, so we're quick moving as ever!

Thanks so much for reading!

With love,
Erica Grigg
co-Founder & Chief Lust Officer

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Tomorrow! Scarleteen Benefit at Early to Bed Chicago

We love Scarleteen. Wait. You haven't heard of Scarleteen? Well, I'm so glad you asked. It's just the best website and organization dedicated to educating young people about sex education. Though we've heard it's not just for teens. Well, our absolute favorite sex shop Early to Bed is back. Want to learn about how to be an awesome, sex positive parent from the Executive Director of Scarleteen? Read on and RSVP today!

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This is a Workshop (that's also a benefit) to Support Children and Young People in Healthy Sexualities. Get an overview of sexual development from infancy through adolescence and helps for supporting a healthy sexuality in children and young people as a parent, teacher, mentor or ally from experienced educator Heather Corinna, while helping to support the most widely used sexuality education website online by young people internationally!

In addition to the great info you’ll get from the amazing Heather Corinna (bio below), Early to Bed will also be making this a festive event with wine & snacks. Come out and not only support this great organization but also get some helpful insight on how to support your kids in developing healthy sexualities. Think: answering all your burning questions on how to be a better, more sex positive parent! This workshop is also a great idea for anyone who works with young people or has them in their lives or will later.

Speaker: Heather Corinna is the founder and executive director of Scarleteen, the pioneering, positive and inclusive sexuality education resource for young people established in 1998.

She is also the author of the popular book S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-to-Know Progressive Sexuality Guide to Get You Through High School and College, a writer and contributor to numerous publications, including the most recent edition of Our Bodies, Ourselves, and has been working as an educator and youth advocate for over 20 years, and as a sexuality educator specifically for 15.

Follow Heather on Twitter @HeatherCorinna on Twitter and subscribe to Heather's feed on Facebook. Not following @EarlytoBed on Twitter or Facebook? Follow them, too!

When: Wednesday, December 5th, 7-9PM

Price: $20 suggested donation (100% of your donation goes to scarleteen to support the kickass work they do).

Location: At the Early to Bed shop, 5232 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL. See the map below for any other questions on location. 

Tickets: Buy tickets through Early to Bed (or the button on the right). RSVP in advance is necessary, though you may be able to purchase tickets at the door. Just RSVP, folks!

Speaking of amazing events, have you 'Liked' GetLusty on Facebook yet? We're giving away a Tiani 2 to a lucky 'Liker' by December 1st. We're also on Pinterest and Tumblr, as well as Twitter @getlusty. What?! You're on those platforms and aren't in tune with our awesome content? Have amazing sex. Get lusty.

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GetLusty's Top 5 Lustiest Photography Studios in Chicago

You might be thinking about Christmas soon, so we'll be featuring our favorite businesses. Since it's Naked November, we're thinking a lot about nudity and feeling beautiful naked or near-naked. And we've also reported on how getting photographed naked can boost your body image. However (obviously) you've got to get photographed from someone you trust.

From pin-up to boudoir, sexy photographers in Chicago help women (and men) find their inner sex kittens. Everyone deserves to feel their sexiest. In a comfortable setting you can unleash your inner model and create stunning art. Here are our top 5 photography studios that are helping women bring out their sex appeal and have fun while doing it! GetLusty's Lora Swarts reports.

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#1 Windy City Pin Up 

Windy City Pin Up, located in the north side of Chicago, offers women an opportunity to unleash their inner pin-up goddess. You can also choose to have boudoir photos taken as well. Prices start at $375. Windy City Pin Up also offers themed shoots, pin up parties and pin up calendars!

#2 The Sitting Room

The Sitting Room is the beautiful creation of photographer, Renny Rhanor. The Sitting Room specializes in bridal, boudoir and pin-up portraiture for women. The color red, Paris, and Old Hollywood are her inspiration. The space looks delightfully mismatched, with the photography backgrounds giving the appearance of seven different rooms, offering clients many options for their shoots.

#3 The Art of Seduction Studio 

The Art of Seduction offers women of all shapes and sizes the opportunity to play dress up and show off their sexy sides. The awesome thing about The Art of Seduction is they also do couple's photography! Women have a chance to look classically boudoir or have a Sports Illustrated or Victoria's Secret inspired look. Transform into a seductress using The Art of Seduction.

#4 Ladylike Behavior 

Ladylike Behavior offer intimate photography for women! Feeling like a sexy gift for your soon to be groom? Or how about an anniversary present? Ladylike Behavior will help you feel your most sexiest in a very comfortable all female atmosphere!

#5 Chicago Doll Photography 

Chicago Doll Photography believes every women should feel confident, sexy and beautiful. Chicago Doll Photography offers boudoir and bridal boudoir photo shoots from the comfort of your own home or location of your choice! Yes! They travel to you to ensure you feel at your utmost relaxed and comfortable!

Whatever you do this holiday season, we hope you enjoy it and have a wonderful time!

Lora Swarts is a GetLusty staff writer and resident health nut. When she is not writing, you can find her on her yoga mat, exploring Chicago via bicycle, or hanging out with her wonderful boyfriend in their north side apartment. She has a habit of spending too much money on soy lattes and yoga clothes. Find her on Twitter @HoneyNutLo. Have any questions? Email her at Lora@GetLusty.com!

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This Weekend! CineKink Chicago Film Festival

Are you interested in exploring a wide variety of sexuality through film? This weekend, CineKink will showcase sex-positive and kink-friendly films in a two night event. From documentary to drama, camp comedy to hot porn, the films recognize and encourage the positive depiction of sexuality and kink. GetLusty's Milan Weasley explores this exciting film festival in Chicago this weekend!

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CineKink, founded in 2003, celebrates the exploration of sexuality and kink in film and television. CineKink holds an annual film festival in New York City,  celebrating sex positivity and kink in popular culture.

'The Kinky Film Festival' includes a short film competition, audience choice awards, presentations, parties and a gala kick-off fundraiser. This year they will hold the festival in the East Village, throughout Februrary, 2013.  The main theatre of events will be the Anthology Film Archives at 32 Second Avenue. Afterward, they hit the road and tour around the country, and soon it will make its way to Chicago!

Friday, November 16th, will be the first day. At Leather Archives & Museum, 6418 North Greenview, CineKink will screen the Best of CineKink 2012. With films named Petal to Pleasure, Smut Capital of America, What Makes Us Queer, and Tooshie Smooshie, the genres range from campy comedies to documentaries. The films start at 8pm, and afterward guests are invited to stay for snacks.

Saturday, the 17th, the festival returns to Leather Archives & Museum to show four more films opening with Sweet Prudence & the Erotic Adventure of Bigfoot at 2pm, and closing with Sirwiñakuy at 9pm.

After Sirwiñakuy, guests are invited to end the evening at The LRA - Chicagoland BDSM Dungeon and Leather Club. We haven't been able to double-verify that all are invited -- members and non-members, but we're assuming that this invitation is also extended to GetLusty for Couples readers, too!

For all you kinky filmmakers who might be interested in submitting short films for 2014, customary topics include, BDSM, leather and fetish, swinging, non-monogamy and polyamory, role-play and gender bending, sex work and sex geekery. As long as your film celebrates sex as a right of self-expression, CineKink will be happy to consider your submission. Call for entries can be found here.

Milan Weasley is one of our first lesbian writers. (Ah! Dykes and dildos!) She spends her days procrastinating grad school and her nights procrastinating everything else. She enjoys writing, gogo dancing, sewing, pole dancing, and defending the Oxford comma. Get in touch with her at milan@getlusty.com.

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