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Everyone Can Be Together

KristineEmpire — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:59:54 +0000

I was working on something else this morning, but Bean, my 5 year-old, made me scrap it.

In the general rush of me getting out of the house this morning, Bean asked if she had school today. “No, honey,” replied her dad. “Today is Martin Luther King Day.” She then launched into her understanding of the holiday, which I will recreate as best I can.

“A long time ago, people had to do different things. They couldn’t use the same water fountains or go to the same schools. It wasn’t fair. And Martin Doctor King said that wasn’t ok. But some people didn’t like that, and they shot him. And that was really sad. They should have just talked to him instead of shooting him. They made a bad choice. But now, everyone can be together. I can play with my friend Chantelle, and everybody can, even if they have brown skin or white skin.”

She got a little mixed up on the bus issue, but her dad quickly explained that now, everyone can sit wherever they want on the bus, a fact she has experienced when we’ve ridden the bus together.

Hearing the entire text of the history of the civil rights movement distilled into a paragraph spoken by a five year-old brought tears to my eyes. It’s hard to believe, and to understand, that older folks today once lived segregated lives. They remember. When I was a kid I thought integration happened lifetimes ago. I didn’t realize that my own parents remember when the first black children came to their schools.

Like I had, Bean lives in a world where this happened in the “olden days,” which usually refers to a time when people took baths outside. It seems forever ago. Look how far we’ve come. Look how far we still have to go. My wish is that someday, we will all possess the wisdom of 5 year-olds.

Everyone Can Be Together – by TickleSpot Magazine.

I have a Ben Wa Ball stuck. What should I do?

doctormel — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:52:09 +0000

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After using my ben wa balls the first time, I noticed I had a little difficulty removing them. But have no fear! I have discovered a few tricks that should do the job.

How to remove a ben wa ball

First, make sure to empty your bladder. When your bladder is full it makes removing ben wa balls difficult because your bladder pushes on your vaginal walls, making it a tighter fit. But be careful. Sometimes the ben wa ball will fall out during this process, just make sure you don’t flush it.

After completing that step, if your ben wa ball is still stuck, use your kegal, or vaginal, muscles to push the ball within finger’s reach. These are the same muscles you would push with if you were giving birth or having a bowl movement – I know they may be tired. At this point you should be able to insert one finger and feel the ben wa ball. Put a bit of water-base lubricant on your finger and depress the vaginal walls, as if you are creating an opening for the ball to come out. Paired with pushing, this method should work.

If your ben wa ball won’t come out after that, just relax. Go about your daily duties and try back at a later time. There really is no downside to leaving in a ben wa ball. It will continue to excercise your kegal muscles and your body will naturally work it down after walking around for a while. I’ve left them in for a couple hours before, even forgetting they were there. For most people, kegel balls are comfortable when inserted for extended periods of times. I do not, however, suggest sleeping with the kegel balls inside your vagina.

Getting ben wa balls out can be a little frustrating, which is why I recommend using a kegal ball such as the Ophoria K Balls No. 10. The two ben wa balls are connected and have a pull string to ensure worry-free removal.

I have a Ben Wa Ball stuck. What should I do? – by TickleSpot Magazine.

How to Select and Use an Anal Vibrator

KristineEmpire — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:08:37 +0000

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Anal vibrators are a pleasing and different way to heighten a sexual experience. If you’ve been curious about what an anal vibrator feels like, you might have wondered if both men and women can use anal vibrators. For men, the feeling is intensified because an anal vibrator massages the prostate, a highly erogenous zone in male anatomy. Women can feel pleasure from anal stimulation because the interior of the anus is relatively close to the female G-spot. However, not all women will enjoy backdoor penetration – but you’ll never know unless you try, right?

Anal vibrators come in a variety of shapes, sizes and textures. If you’re just starting out, you’ll want a small, thin version called an anal probe. These battery-powered vibrators are about the size of your finger and provide a good introduction to anal toys. Because the anus is not naturally lubricated, you’ll want to use a generous amount of water-based lubricant both inside and on the toy itself. You may want to first try anal vibrator insertion with the vibrator turned off, just to let your body adjust to this new feeling. Whether you are trying this for the first time on yourself or your partner, the key is to advance gently and slowly. Listen to yourself or your partner, and pull back if the sensation is too painful. Foreplay or prior sexual stimulation helps you or your partner to relax the muscles, and anal insertion is easier when the receiver is relaxed.

If you want to try the feeling of “fullness,” a butt plug will provide it. Again, start off small with a smooth plug. Butt plugs can resemble traditional dildos, but are generally smaller and have a flared base (so your toy doesn’t get stuck when your anus muscles contract). Some will pulsate, rotate and generally provide rougher stimulation, which as a beginner will turn you off to anal adventures. Leave the high-tech gadgets for the more experienced, and start with something less intimidating. One advantage of a butt plug is that it will stay in place during sex, female or male, providing hands-free anal stimulation during intercourse. Some will enjoy the process of insertion more while others may favor the sensation of feeling the anal vibrator moving in and out.

Vibrating anal beads are an amazing way to intensify an orgasm, male or female. They are a string of about five or six vibrating beads (some progress in size from smaller to larger) which are inserted into the anus before sex or masturbation. A common practice is to remove the beads slowly, one by one, as you begin to feel yourself reaching orgasm. The vibrating beads will stimulate additional, sexually sensitive nerves, adding to the intensity of your climax.

Ultimately, it’s up to you to choose the best anal vibrators for your needs. If you plan to engage in anal play with a partner, make sure you know his or her desires and boundaries. If possible, you should shop for an anal vibrator together.

Cleanliness is extremely important to anal sexual experiences. Whenever possible, place a condom over your toy to prevent bacteria from contaminating it. Here is an excellent guide to cleaning and caring for your anal toys.

You should also be aware of the dangers of anal vibrators. They are quite similar to the dangers of anal sex with a partner. It is possible to damage your rectal lining with tears if you haven’t used enough lubricant. Rectal prolapse is unlikely, but possible. Rectal prolapse is a weakening of the sphincter muscle that can cause anal incontinence. Again, this only occurs with frequent and prolonged anal vibrator use. You should not use anal vibrators if you have hemorrhoids or fissures in your anus. If you are concerned about hurting yourself, talk to your doctor. It might be embarrassing, but it’s worth it to get the information you need to have healthy, safe play with an anal vibrator.

Good luck on your new adventures – you never know what pleasures might be waiting for you just around the corner.

How to Select and Use an Anal Vibrator – by TickleSpot Magazine.

How To Get My Boyfriend To Tickle Me

doctormel — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:03:17 +0000

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Getting close to your boyfriend can be a lot of fun. Getting him in the mood, however, may be another story, which is why tickling can be so much fun. There’s a lot of fun to be had with tickling, especially the sensations from the body and the whoop of laughter that usually ensues. How do you get him to tickle you? Well, that’s actually much easier than you think.

Saying things such as “I like being tickled” may not be the way to get your desires across. He may just think, “Okay,” and move past your small request. There’s more to it. You have to show him and demonstrate the first few times so that he sees what happens. It’s important to remember that tickling is contagious and silly. It sometimes leads to more tickling and sometimes leads to other things, so be careful what you wish for. Tickling can be highly addictive, but make sure you use it for fun and not torture (yes, there really is such thing as tickle torture).

Getting tickled is just plain good old fun. It causes your body to squirm and laugh out of control. In order to get your boyfriend to tickle, you’ll usually have to start the tickling. Even if he doesn’t like to be tickled, he’ll feel the need to tickle you back. Even if it is just to defend himself.

How to tickle someone is easy. It can start virtually anywhere on the body, but there are key areas to start with. You can either go to the bottom of the feet, behind the knees, under the arms, or behind the neck. Tickling is done with the fingertips, and if you’ve got them, even your fingernails. Once your boyfriend learns that you like to be tickled, you can even suggest feathers and other items to be tickled with.

You can either do a fun tickle or a teasing tickle. What’s the difference? A fun tickle is when you run your fingers up and down the area of choice quickly. Giggling while you tickle helps to break any potential mood barriers down as well. Then, there’s the teasing tickle, where you may whisper things and move your fingers much more slowly. Either tickle is acceptable, it all leads to what the ultimate goal of the tickling is.

Even though tickling is an involuntary twitch of the body, you can force the body to perform the function. It is a pleasurable feeling to be enjoyed over and over again. When your boyfriend learns that you like to be tickled and how much you enjoy it, you’ll never have to ask him again. A simple tickle to him will let him know that you want to be tickled, too, and the fun begins.

How To Get My Boyfriend To Tickle Me – by TickleSpot Magazine.

How to turn a one night stand into a relationship.

sherrybaby — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:32:19 +0000

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Somewhere between the introductions and the cab ride home in the morning, you see a glimmer of relationship potential in that one night stand. You don’t hear wedding bells…. yet, but you definitely wouldn’t mind knocking boots again. This sexy one-night-stand of a thing can pretty easily become a strong relationship if there really is a connection happening.

Here are a few techniques to entice your acquaintance into becoming your main squeeze:

Show you were listening. Mention that band she liked on the radio when you hear they are coming to town, or turn the TV to Sportscenter when you know he missed the big game to make a few plays in the sheets.
Give compliments unrelated to sex. If she fixes you breakfast the morning after, praise her eggs and toast, even if it’s burnt or runny. This rule doesn’t necessarily apply to women. Girls, the more ego boosting in bed, the better.
Always exude confidence. You already impressed them with your amazing skills in the sack, so the only thing left to do is to wow them with your charm. Think “The Fonz.” Keep a cool, collected, aloof presence. Make your move with poise and confidence.
Avoid being clingy. Nothing will put a stop to a potential romance faster than smothering attachment. Don’t blow up his phone with calls and texts. Don’t write her a follow-up email, no matter how tempted you are to send her the link to that one website you talked about. Give yourself a good post-coital 48 hours before initiating contact.
Avoid playing games and just be yourself! If you present yourself as an honest, sincere person who can be trusted, you are more likely to rack up the brownie points than if you come off as manipulative and unreachable.

Just keep in mind that it isn’t guaranteed that you will win the heart of your brief lover if you follow every step perfectly. Some men and women avoid commitment like the flu and your charm may or may not change that. Rock the one-night stand, my friends.

How to turn a one night stand into a relationship. – by TickleSpot Magazine.

Can I send sex toys to military bases?

Matt — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:08:26 +0000

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Although not officially approved by the US Military or the APO/FPO, sex toys (especially Fleshlights and simple non-vibrating masturbation sleeves) are well tolerated. “Fleshlights were delivered constantly while I was deployed.” explains one Iraq Veteran. “Also if you’re living in CHU’s in battle there’s always ‘alone time’, and believe me, he won’t be embarrassed because half his platoon probably already owns one or is planning on getting one.”

All Military Post Offices (MPOs) have restrictions on items that can be sent using the APO/FPO delivery system. While there are several rules of thumb that can be referred to, individual APO/FPO zip codes have restrictions that are specific to the overseas location they serve. For the first time ever, these zip codes are now available in an online database that can be searched quickly and easily to verify any and all restrictions to overseas military bases, posts and camps.

In Iraq and Iran, sex toy and sexual devices are unacceptable off-base, but many soldiers have and use Fleshlights and other masturbation sleeves. Vibrating toys may attract too much attention, but the discreet design of the Fleshlight will likely avoid any notice.

Related “Military Sex Toy” Questions

Which Fleshlight is best for a solider?

That is a difficult question. Each man has a preference for tightness, texture, and size. Make sure the Fleshlight is his favorite penetration method (anal, vaginal, or oral) and he will fit. The only real suggestion we make is to avoid vibrating models for deployed military. If you need some help narrowing it down, here’s a great Best Fleshlight for Military Suggestions page.

Can we send sex toys to an APO or FPO?

APO stands for Army Post Office and is associated with Army or Air Force installations Worldwide. FPO stands for Fleet Post Office, and is associated with US Navy installations and ships in the United States. Most companies ship to APO and FPO.

Best Fleshlight Shipping Method for APO/FPO?

Priority Mail with the USPS is the way to go. Inexpensive, reliable, and easily tracked, it is the ideal delivery method for delivery to APO/FPO locations. Expect delivery time to vary, however, most deliveries are made quickly and in less than 5 business days. You should never choose a ground delivery option for an APO/FPO delivery, it could take up to 8 weeks, but probably will never be delivered.

Will my soldier get in trouble when I send him a Fleshlight?

Definitely tell him about it and he will likely be able to tell you quickly if it is acceptable. If you prefer to surprise him, know you are taking a risk in sending it. It may be discovered and and searched, as all APO/FPO mail may be. We encourage you to ask your soldier if it is okay to send Fleshlights. His buddies will have tried and succeeded or failed, just ask him. He’s going to be excited, don’t worry about that.

Where should I buy the Fleshlight?

We’ve found Tickle offers excellent prices on Fleshlights with very inexpensive shipping (and free for orders over $50!). Right now, the Original Fleshlight is only $45.50 and the popular Jenna Haze Lotus is just $56. Head on over and check out their selection of Fleshlights.

Is it okay to send lube with the Fleshlight or sleeve?

It is usually okay to send lube, especially small bottles. Ask him if it’s okay, it probably is fine, but make sure. Learn more about lube for Fleshlights or find a Fleshlight for your Soldier!

Can I send sex toys to military bases? – by TickleSpot Magazine.

One Free Gift Card, Please. Oh Wait. You Mean For Real?

KristineEmpire — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:48:45 +0000

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Uhhhh… free gift cards? For free? And I don’t have to first join a cookie-of –the-month club or buy an elephant? I will be signing up for that NOW, please.

So this is what it is: Tickle is giving out $25 gift cards to 5,000 people. Starting today, go to Tickle and put a gift card in your shopping basket. Check out. It will cost zero dollars. Get it in the mail. Give it to your friend. Cross her name off your list. Boom, done.

You can give the card as a gift or use it to pick up something more personal, like flavored body powder or strip chocolate. Get one for yourself. Then send everyone you know the Tickle link. Everybody gets a free gift card. High fives all around.

Useful but not totally exciting things to know: Your free gift card expires one year from the day you “bought” it. You have until December 25, 2009 to get in on this, unless the 5,000 free gift cards run out before then. No purchase necessary. Here’s the part where I’m supposed to say “void where prohibited.” Sorry, where is getting free stuff prohibited? So I’m not saying that.

!UPDATE! Due to the overwhelming interest in free stuff, we’re gonna have to charge you $5 for processing and shipping. Sorry. But I mean still, you give us $5 and we give you $20. Still a gift card win in my book.

!UPDATE #2! OMG it’s Free Friday! Quick, go get a gift card today (December 4th) and it won’t cost $5! Because we love Fridays, and we love to pass our love onto you.

Love,

Tickle

One Free Gift Card, Please. Oh Wait. You Mean For Real? – by TickleSpot Magazine.

Do’s and Don’ts of Great Sex at the Office

sherrybaby — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:04:00 +0000

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So you’ve been thinking about having sex at work, good for you! The workplace is, oftentimes, a very familiar environment. It is no wonder that among sexual thrill-seekers, it is usually the first stop on the list. It is very risky and your job is on the line if you are caught, but if you take a few extra precautions, a satisfying work-place fling could be in your future.

The number one rule in the game of after hours play at work is don’t get caught. Why risk your job? It is certain that if you are caught, you will be terminated, and in a worst-case scenario, charges pressed by your employer. To cover your tracks consider the following:

Don’t have sex with your boss (especially on the job). This is just a headache and should be common sense.
Don’t have sex on or near dangerous or industrial equipment, or on something you could break. Imagine telling your boss that you shattered the glass on the copy machine because you were using it as your love-making platform, or explaining to the hospital administrator why a multi-million dollar piece of equipment is broken.
DO it somewhere private such as an office with a lock or the bathroom.
DO wear something conducive to a quickie. For women, skirts and/or button-up shirts. Men, as long as you don’t wear overalls or a jumpsuit, your should be fine.
DO be safe. Condoms and birth control FTW!
DO know where your superiors are and know when to expect them if you anticipate their return.

Nothing can beat common sense and intuition when it comes to making sure your fling at work is safe and discreet. Trust your gut and make sure you can trust your partner as well. Kick off your shoes and let your hair down, at least while everyone’s out to lunch!

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Do’s and Don’ts of Great Sex at the Office – by TickleSpot Magazine.

Top 10 Gifts for Your Wife

KristineEmpire — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:58:02 +0000

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Nespresso C185 Koenig Le Cube Espresso Machine $242. First of all, it’s called “Le Cube.” The French make good espresso, don’t they? Yes they do. It is also “the Macintosh of espresso makers!” (exclamation point included) and boasts “easy capsule ejection” (cue Beavis & Butthead laugh). But seriously, it has a sleek design, warms your cups, is programmable and has a high pressure bar. If you don’t know what that stuff means but you know your wife likes espresso, get her this.

Lili Lite Shelf $125. Book lovers and lazy people alike have been waiting for this gadget their whole lives. It’s this shelf that you put your book on, see, and when you remove your reading material your light goes on, and when you put it back your light shuts off. No more torn ligaments from trying to reach the lamp without exposing a body part to the freezing air outside your cocoon of warmth.

Vespa LXV 150 $5,200. Yup, a scooter. We’re going there. She’s going there. She’s got her scarf, cute helmet and little backpack, cruising through town with everyone looking and saying “how European!” What makes the LXV 150 so special is that it looks vintage, but is techified for the 2010s. It goes 59 mph and gets 70-75 mpg. It comes in Siena Ivory and Portofino Green, so yeah, white and green. Oh, and I want one.

Sony Cyber-shot TX1 Camera $380. This awesome thing has all the technological widgets you would expect from a newly-arrived digi cam, but perhaps more importantly, it comes in different colors. Whether shooting video of your kindergartner’s play or taking pics of your hike through Death Valley, you need this camera. As a gift, of course. Not for yourself. Maybe.

Carnal Pleasures Collection by Shunga $72. All kinds of oils, creams, powders and feathers to bring sexy back to the bedroom. Grandma can’t wait any longer for the grandkid, you know. And you don’t want to make grandma mad, do you? I didn’t think so.

Farouk CHI Original Ceramic Ionic Flat Iron $70. My friend got one of these. I thought she was crazy. “You spent how much on a what?” Then she straightened my hair with it. And I understood. Made from NASA-grade ceramic, this flat iron flattens its competition and your hair. Your wife will be so happy to give that $15 piece of crap straightener she has now to Goodwill.

Anything on etsy. Women love handmade stuff; this is the number one place in the world to sell handmade stuff. Giving a handmade, one-of-a-kind item tells her that she’s one-of-a-kind, if not handmade. You can buy stuff like candles, jewelry, ceramics, quilts, clothes, plants, and something called “geekery,” which seems to include things like iPod docks made out of tree limbs and raw bacon magnets. Sweet!

Envirosax – Set of 5 La Boheme, Reusable Shopping Bags $38. You might think that if you bought your wife grocery bags, said bags would end up stuffed on your head or up your – well, anyway. But these bags are totally beautiful, roomy and so environmental that people will stare at her in awe as she breezes through the farmer’s market on a cloud of organic. Totally functions as a purse too.

Better Than Chocolate Vibrator $80. Yes, a vibrator. And a classy, beautiful and modern one at that. Fun for her and possibly fun for you, use it to get her in the mood and have a really happy holiday.

Prepara Power Plant $40. Women are natural nurturers, or, a lot of them are anyway. Here’s a good way to test that theory. Can she grow a plant? Yes? Good, now you can move onto dog, and then possibly baby. You should get her this plant because a) it grows in something that looks like a CPU and b) it incorporates “NASA-proven technology.” Go space program!

Top 10 Gifts for Your Wife – by TickleSpot Magazine.

Top 10 Gifts for Your Boyfriend

KristineEmpire — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:12:41 +0000

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Timbuk2 Dolores Chiller Messenger Bag $110. There’s just something special about traveling with alcohol. With this trendy-looking messenger bag, he’ll look like an on-the-go-important-person instead of a beer-toting Saturday afternoon guy. This sucker holds a 12 pack and ice, and comes with an attached bottle opener. Your boyfriend needs this bag.

Concert tickets (price varies, you should drop at least $100). The trick here is to pick a band or artist that a) he likes and b) hopefully you like too. Don’t get him tickets to see Tori Amos, even if you want to marry her and have her redhead babies. Some timely possibilities: Phish, Widespread Panic, Stone Temple Pilots, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Steve Miller Band, or possibly the American Carnage Tour featuring Slayer, Megadeth and Testament.

Retro Phone Handset $30. While this won’t really work unless he carries a man-purse, it might be worth purchasing a man-purse to use this (much like the beer-holding messenger bag). He plugs the ginormous receiver into his $600 cell phone. When it rings, he nonchalantly pulls out a piece of 1982 and says “Yo, dude!” Friends laugh uncontrollably. Mission accomplished. Wait, what was the mission…?

T-Post T-Shirt $40. I never would have thought to combine news, clothing and subscription clubs, but these people in Sweden did, and the result is a subscription-based news service delivered every six weeks on a T-shirt. The news goes on the inside of the shirt (she has to take your shirt off to become politically informed) and a cool design related to the news story goes on the front. Yes, it’s a wearable magazine. Because one news story every six weeks is quite enough.

Esquire Big Black Book $10. This is “The Style Manual for Successful Men.” It is imperative that you don’t let this gift backfire. “What, you don’t think I have style and… successfulness?” Then you say, “No honey, this is so you can maintain your currently high level of style and successfulness.” And then he’s placated, and he reads it, and he becomes more stylish and successful. That works out for everyone, doesn’t it?

Timbuk2 Build-Your-Own-Backpack $100-$200. Normally I would not put two gifts from the same company on one list, but I mean come on. First a messenger bag that holds beer, and now a completely customizable backpack? Let him pick his own pack size, colors, fabrics and storage accessories. Laptops, books, hiking stuff, more beer, whatever. His very own backpack to adore and wear forever. Until he changes his favorite color from green to blue.

Pyramat Video Game Chair $110. If your man loves video games, he will love you for acknowledging that love, and the love goes all around in a big love circle of love. It has speakers, subwoofers, networking thingies and a pocket to hold whatever it is he might need to consume while playing video games. I’m not saying he has a problem, but how many hours a day does he spend slowly developing Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and subsequently self-medicating? I’m just saying.

The Sopranos Complete DVD Series $230. Wassa matta wit you puttanas? Buy dis freakin thing for your man and maybe you won’t be a puttana no more. You’ll be a goomah.

K3 Wind and Solar Charger $100. Get back to nature with this greener-than-thou charger for basically anything. Yup, he can charge his PDA on your next camping trip together. Yay, work? But then again, he could just let that battery go dead and charge up something more useful in the wilderness, like a handheld video game.

Jenna Haze Fleshlight – $56. This gift implies that you either like to jack him off, or you’d like to. It also implies that he might enjoy something besides you. Dangerous, sexy and painful – how could this possibly go wrong? Don’t worry, you know he does it with the ol’ palm every chance he gets… let him have some fun!

Tickle also has a new section of Sex Toys just for Men!

Top 10 Gifts for Your Boyfriend – by TickleSpot Magazine.