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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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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In 2 Days! Ladies Night Out: Exploring Female Orgasm

Just 1 day left to register! After our chat with Cheryl Sloane of G Boutique, we got a call from Michelle Herzog, MSMFT about her upcoming event at G Boutique. We were already set to feature the event and now there's even more of a reason. Michelle Herzog explains more why she's leading an event on female orgasm and why you must attend! RSVP directly here.

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Female Orgasm: It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination.

Female orgasm is something I have become very passionate about in the past few months. In preparation for a workshop I am giving in early November at G Boutique in Chicago, I began researching the female orgasm and all of its glory. What did I find? A Lot.

As a clinician, I see a variety of people who experience difficulty with intercourse and orgasm. In the U.S., we are taught a traditional model of intercourse, which frames sex as an activity and orgasm as the final goal. Think of this model as a game.

A game with a beginning, middle and end. Maybe a little bit of foreplay to start the game off right, throw in some intercourse when the players are ready, and by the end, everyone orgasms and calls it a night. Sound familiar?

It is my belief that how we feel and treat our sex lives should not be based on a standard (and very limited) way of thinking. Sex is fluid and different for everyone. Whether you orgasm or not, experiencing pleasure and connection with your partner or on your own can be a very powerful part of your sexual journey. I believe people can have fulfilling and amazing sex lives without the pressure of orgasm hanging over their heads. This is hard for people to hear because of how we are socialized to think about sex. Being open to new ways of thinking about and exploring sex are the first steps towards new levels of pleasure and excitement in the bedroom.

In my upcoming workshop, I will be inviting women to think outside the traditional box of what sex “should” look like. I will be educating about the different aspects of female orgasm, including the G-Spot and female ejaculation. Other topics include masturbation, mindful sex and orgasm-inducing techniques. Cheryl Sloane, the owner of G Boutique, will be demonstrating and educating about orgasm friendly products throughout the presentation. This is sure to be a fun and female friendly night out! More details can be found below.

Where: G Boutique 2131 N. Damen Ave. Chicago
When: Monday, November 5th at 7:15pm
Cost: $20.00
RSVP: Registration required. Please visit here to RSVP.

More about Michelle:

Michelle Herzog, MSMFT, is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in adult individual, couple and sex therapy. Michelle received her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from DePaul University in Chicago. Michelle is a staff therapist at the Center for Mindful Living, a boutique group practice specializing in the confidential treatment of sexual constraints. Learn more about Michelle at the Center for Mindful Living.

See the map below for G Boutique below.

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Today! GetLusty FlashDance Mob @ SlutWalk Chicago

Do you want to have an awesome time for a good cause? GetLusty is featuring our very first event along side SlutWalk Chicago! PS: RSVP to our Facebook event!

Haven't heard of SlutWalk? SlutWalk aims to combat the myth of "the slut" and the culture of victim blaming that prevails the world over. Their mission is to enforce the truth that those who experience sexual assault are never at fault, ever.

Why?

SlutWalk seeks to create a consent culture (versus rape culture), and we're totally behind that. We think consensual sex is wonderful sex. SlutWalk is all about marching, walking, parading, rocking, and rolling in demand of a revised cultural attitude toward sexual assault and rape.

Again--at GetLusty, we are all about healthy, amazing, consensual sex. We also want to take the shame away from sex and create an environment focused on sex positivity.

Attire

Your sluttiest!

When? 

Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 11AM. We'll gather alongside SlutWalk Chicago.

Tutorial will be at 11.15AM.

The dance starts promptly at 11.30-11.35AM.

The SlutWalk officially starts walking at 12PM, so we'll be here early and having a ball with other SlutWalkers.

What are we dancing to? 

Yes, we're planning on flash mobbing the electric slide! To what song? The one and only, Salt N Peppa's, "Let's Talk About Sex."

The best part of the event? Feel free to strip into your skivvies! Underwear, shorts, tank tops, anything sexy or whatever you feel comfortable in. We will be handing out GetLusty stickers, posters, and other brand material to show off. If you're not comfortable dancing, feel free to still join in the fun by holding banners, jumping around, and just having fun!

Where? 

James R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph Street (see map here or below).

11:30AM Sharp, ladies & gents! The song will only last 5 minutes, so be prompt!

Questions or comments? Leave them below or e-mail our event co-ordinator annelise@getlusty.com.

Don't know how to do the electric slide? Check out these detailed video instructions below. Skip to 25 seconds for the dance tutorial portion.

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G Boutique: a Chicago Sex Boutique Fav

G Boutique is one of Chicago's few wonderful adult stores. It's located in the Bucktown area of Chicago at 2131 N. Damen Avenue. Not sure how to use Google Maps? We even located it on a map for you at the bottom of this article. Aren't we nice?

They sell everything from lingerie, to toys, to porn, to lusty accessories, oh my! In business since 2002, their goal is to provide women and men alike a fun, safe, relaxed environment to do their personal sexy shopping. They do cater especially to ladies, yay!

Why? The owners of G Boutique are two ladies! Cheryl and Kari. Two friends brought together by mutual family friends who originally wanted to write erotica.

Instead, they got the idea that it would fabulous for Chicago to have a store run by women for women. And who doesn't love a good feminist sex toy store? They wanted to make women feel like they were coming into a store run by their girlfriends.

G Boutique professionals are knowledgeable and open to answering any questions you have about sex, sex toys, and all other things lusty.

Shoppers are 18+ and range in interests, occupations, orientation and sex. Haven't been to early to G Boutique yet? Stop by and we are sure you won't be disappointed.

They brought in some theatre friends to help design the space and before you knew it something sexy was born. As you can see in the picture below, the store design looks inviting and gorgeous. For more information, visit the G Boutique website! Haven't been to G Boutique yet?


Plan your first trip and some support them as GetLusty ramps up as a media sponsor and partner on upcoming events! Good things are coming in the near future, lovely readers!

Can you find G Boutique on the map below? Check it out!

This is a guest post by our very own Crimson Love.

Crimson is our resident BDSM fetish expert. If you don't see Crimson out dining with her adoring boyfriend, you'll find her reading books on innovation or finance. Crimson is currently finishing off her Bachelor's, she is passionate about food, photography, music and especially sex--and she's not afraid to talk about it. With everyone!

Have story ideas? Get in touch with Crimson Love at amber@getlusty.com. 

   

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Tomorrow! Blowjob 101 at Early to Bed

Early to Bed is an awesome feminist sex toy store in Chicago. They recently celebrated their 10th anniversary! In addition to being an awesome, they also have workshops, oh my. This is one of it's most in-demand workshop yet; a class focused on blowjobs, male anatomy, and women's feelings about them.

After a brief lesson on pleasure points Early to Bed will move on to instructions for what makes a stellar handjob and then techniques to give a mind-blowing blowjob, all without gagging or getting a sore jaw!

You'll even learn how to put a condom on without using your hands! This is a fun class that takes sexual pleasure seriously. Come prepared with any questions you have about head, and leave a fellatio all-star. Great for any woman who wants to be more confident in her man-pleasuring skills.


Instructor: Rebecca Steinmetz has enthusiastically been a sex educator for Early to Bed since 2003. She has created and presented numerous workshops on everything from flirting to strap-on sex.

She has presented at venues including universities such as Columbia, University of Chicago and Northwestern, Lawrence College in New York, LGBTIQ organizations, activist collectives and non-profit agencies. She has an undergraduate degree in Gender Studies from DePaul University and an MSW from the University of Chicago. Her sex ed related work has been featured in The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Reader, TimeOut Chicago and Eight-Forty-Eight on Chicago Public Radio.

When: Thursday, September 27th

Where: Early to Bed 5232 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL


Time: 8PM

Ticket price: Register online $20 per person, $35 if you register yourself and a friend, and $15 for low income attendees and students. Reservations are required. Purchase tickets here.

This workshop is for women-identified folks only.

Check out Early to Bed on the map below.

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Press Release: GetLusty for Couples to Organize Flashmob Dance to End Boring Sex, Support Consensual Sex

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Erica Grigg
Founder, GetLusty for Couples
(773) 413-8403
Erica@GetLusty.com
www.GetLusty.com

Chicago, IL, 9/26/12 – Seven years ago, the Founder of GetLusty for Couples was raped near her university, DePaul University Chicago. Six weeks ago, she founded GetLusty for Couples to promote amazing, consensual sex between loving couples to end the shame and stigma of sex.

Love and relationship media resource GetLusty for Couples will work alongside SlutWalk Chicago to execute a flashmob dance with the mission of ending boring sex for couples. For 5 minutes, we'll do the electric slide in support of SlutWalk Chicago. An electric slide tutorial starts at 11:15AM and the dance itself starting promptly at 11:30AM on September 29, 2012 at the James R. Thompson Center (100 West Randolph Street, Chicago). Participation is open to the general public.

SlutWalk Chicago is an international annual event that aims to combat the myth of "the slut" and the culture of victim-blaming in sexual assault. “In the last year, this fight has spread to over 200 cities around the world, where independent organizers have organized locally-driven SlutWalk-inspired events. SlutWalk started, and is still going, because we and so many others around the world have had enough,” said SlutWalk Toronto originators Sonya Barnett and Heather Jarvis.

GetLusty For Couples, like SlutWalk, aims to promote consensual, amazing sex. We're completely behind the SlutWalk movement and we think you should be, too!

GetLusty aims to help SlutWalk Chicago in eliminating shame and embarrassment surrounding sexuality. The attendees will perform the Electric Slide dance in their undergarments (if they so choose) to Salt-N-Pepa's, "Let's Talk About Sex" and "Push It" to promote this discussion of sexuality in a public forum. After the conclusion of the dance, SlutWalk Chicago will proceed with their event from 12:00PM until 1:00PM.

RSVP today! Please visit the event page on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/PG0eXH or GetLusty’s related blog post at http://bit.ly/GetLustyFlashMob for additional information.

Contact GetLusty founder Erica at (773) 413-8403 or by e-mail at Erica@GetLusty.com with interview requests. For any other questions or comments get in touch with our press manager, Hailee Moore at hailee@getlusty.com or the event organizer Annelise@getlusty.com.

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