The Smitten Kitten says have a fun and safe romp this V-Day
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What services does the Smitten Kitten offer, and what role do you play as a sex educator?
Alicia
Steele: People seem to be the most surprised when I tell them we offer
classes. Classes run from "How To Eat A Peach" (hand jobs for the ladies
and cunnilingus), "Joystick Secrets" (head and hand jobs for guys), to
a general Sex Toys 101 class that I just taught...we are a sex positive
store, meaning we want people to feel comfortable for feeling sexy, not
ashamed. Having classes, places to learn about ourselves is really
important -- I feel like it make us feel human. Our events are SO fun!
We had a sexy craft fair where we featured local crafters and artists
work in the shop -- huge party, huge success. Coming up there is bra
fitting, as well as a book club starting.
INSIDERS'
TIP: We almost always have great food at events. The staff are all
foodies for sure. Great cheese, snacks, beverages of leisure -- love it!
What is different about your sex toys?
AS: Our toys are all medical grade non-toxic materials that will never break down. You can boil a lot of the toys to sterilize them. For sure all of them are non-porous and so easy to clean. So that dildo your ex girlfriend left at the crib might still have bad energy, but it is still safe -- seriously. We've got glass, sealed wood (super light!), hard plastic, all sorts of materials for all sort of sexin'!
What is a common sex hang up that you find people have that needs to go?
AS: People not using safe sex barriers and saying, "it just doesn't feel good." Come on!?! It is 2010 and technology is on our side. There are all sorts of condoms and dental dams that are thin and durable. Get with it, guys! Maybe we need a new slogan cause "wrap it up" doesn't seem to be working as well as it did in the '90s. Safe sex is hot sex.
You have expressed the importance sexual knowledge and exploration. Why is this important for all people?
AS:
We are sexual by nature. From all different directions, culture, media,
family, our sexuality is heavily influenced into being a certain way.
Gender becomes labeled, sexuality is defined and not everyone truly and
organically fits; but the pressure to fit in is stressful. Not being
able to be yourself is damn stressful. I think it is great to learn
about yourself, embrace what (is safe, healthy) and makes you feel good.
Describe a funny moment in the store.
AS: My first week of the job I was trying to show a customer the difference between water based and silicone lube. Now silicone, if you've never used it before, is larger than the molecules in your skin, so the stuff just slides forever. I couldn't get it out of the bottle cause their was a protective seal. I squeezed really hard and baptized myself in silicone lube; it was everywhere, all over the floor. I had to make a sign for people's protection to save them from the floor. It is SO slippery, you cant turn a door knob if it's on your hands -- seriously.
Special V-Day bonus: From 10am-Noon on February 14, 2010, the Smitten Kitten will be giving away massage candles with purchases over $25.
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