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This morning I came across a very fun product from the Vulva University – the Vulva Puppet!
Vulva Puppet - www.houseochicks.com
Clearly, this beautiful, sexy, and (get this) fair trade puppet would add some jazz to anyone’s life… but also imagine the possibilities for demonstrations! Do you think if we asked them really nice, they’d make us a silky female condom to go with the puppet??
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) – one of the leading global advocates for sexual and reproductive health – published its Declaration of Sexual Rights in October 2008. Among its principles is:
Principle 4 Sexuality, and pleasure deriving from it, is a central aspect of being human, whether or not a person chooses to reproduce. Sexual health spans a lifetime. Sexuality is an integral factor in almost all reproductive decisions; however it is a central aspect of being human, whether or not one chooses to reproduce.
Sexuality is not merely a vehicle for individuals to satisfy their reproductive interests. The entitlement
to experience and enjoy sexuality independent of reproduction, and reproduction independent of sexuality should be safeguarded, paying particular attention to those who, historically and in the present, are denied such an entitlement.
This document stands out as a forerunner in promoting sexual rights, as opposed to merely reproductive rights. According to IPPF, it should be implemented by IPPF member organizations, so it will be interesting to watch and see if any changes result from this new declaration.
Tags: IPPF, sexual rights
Check out this funny new condom promotion ad from India:
Although I don’t speak Hindi, the message is still clear…
Tags: ads, humor, male condoms
The first really raunchy sex manual, Joy of Sex, was published back in 1972. It’s now been revised, this time by a woman, so its down-to-earth sex advice – and its emphasis on pleasure – is fully up to date and written from a perspective that balances both male and female.
It has 43 new sections, many of the original sections have been rewritten, and the complete package not only contains full coverage of safe sex, but hundreds of suggestions for top-to-toe pleasure! The Joy of Sex, revised by Susan Quilliam, is published by Mitchell Beazley (ISBN: 9781845334291).
There are also two follow-up Joy of Sex books, with completely new material: The Romantic Lover is for partners who want to introduce (or reintroduce) a little romantic loving to the bedroom (ISBN: 9781845334727); The Adventurous Lover is for partners who want to push the boundaries and try new things. Both are by Susan Quilliam, published by Mitchell Beazley (ISBN: 9781845334734).
Tags: books, Joy of Sex, products, reviews
