Are there risks to having an IUD and using Kegel balls? I’ve been told I can’t use a DivaCup because of the suction. Thoughts? — Scared of the Suction Because this is a medical question (the IUD is a medical device, even though Kegel balls are not necessarily used or obtained for medical reasons),
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May is Masturbation Month!
Sex-Positive Retailer Says Knowledge is Pleasure, Encourages Masturbation! Good Vibrations, for 36 years America’s trusted purveyor of sexual knowledge and quality products for women (and everyone else), says, “It’s Masturbation Month! Give yourself a hand! Or a vibrator, or something else stimulating, and don’t forget the lube!” Good Vibrations founded founded National Masturbation Month in
Best Essay: Sex After 50
Last week we held a contest for a free seat at Sex after Fifty: A Workshop for Women, taught at Good Vibrations Polk Street store by visiting presenter Joan Price. In the contest, we asked participants to write a mini-essay about sex. And Ellen N. won our contest for “Best Essay” on Sex After 50.
Women over 50! Talk About Sex & Win a Seat in Joan Price’s Workshop!
Women over Fifty — What do you want to tell us about sex? Let us know and win a FREE seat at Sex after Fifty: A Workshop for Women, with Joan Price on Sunday, April 14th, 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Submission Information: Question: What do you want to tell us about sex? Selected responses will be published
This Earth Day, Get Turned-on!
Spring Fever Goes Green with Good Vibrations’ Ecorotic® Sustainable SexToys for Grown-Ups. Bring Sustainability to the Bedroom with Good Vibrations’ Ecorotic® Rating System. You recycle, buy organic produce, and have energy efficient appliances, so why stop when it comes to greening your bedroom? Good Vibrations, the trusted San Francisco-based company that takes pride in providing
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Good Vibrations
March is National Women’s Month — as well as Good Vibrations’ 36th Birthday! — and here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we’re celebrating with a number of fun, educational, and one-of-a-kind events. Here’s a few events we have in store, focused on sexual empowerment, health, and fun information: Dr. Carol Queen Presents: Sexual
Good Vibrations Sex Summit Videos Highlight the Politics of Pleasure
Academics, authors, researchers, journalists, pop-culture commentators, and activists came together on October 27th at the Good Vibrations Sex Summit in San Francisco to explore our current sexual state of the union. See the conversation for yourself at goodvibessexsummit.com/video-excerpts where bite-sized nuggets of the provocative discourse and conversation from the keynote and panel presentations are now posted. Broken down into
New Research on Sexual Wellness for LGBTQQI Communities
Sexual wellness is an important determinant of quality of life and a human right. Here’s a New Research on Sexual Wellness for LGBTQQI Communities: A big part of sexual wellness is the ability to engage in satisfying sexual activity. People from LGBTQQI communities have been under-represented in sexual wellness research. Furthermore, LGBTQQI persons may encounter
Roe v. Wade was 40 Years Ago: Thoughts & Memories from Carol Queen
I was in high school when the historic Supreme Court decision went down that made legal abortion possible in the United States. It’s a bit difficult to describe to younger women what that period of time was like, because although abortion services have never been universally accessible, even after Roe, at least now they don’t
We Are Dancers NYC Brings Resources to Strip Clubs Across New York
We recently found out about We Are Dancers NYC, a new community-building and outreach project by Rachel Aimee, former co-founder and editor of $pread Magazine (the magazine by and for sex workers). Please check out their IndieGoGo campaign to bring legal, health, and other important resources to dancers in strip clubs across NYC. Donors will receive
