In this last Alert Me for 2012, we have ‘dream man’ sex toys from Smile Makers, Barbie and Ken getting their kink on in Ottawa, Canada, and a school teacher under fire for writing erotica.
Conceptual Sex Toys: Smile Makers
Source: Trendland.com
The Fireman. The Millionaire. The Frenchman. The Tennis Coach.
No, these aren’t the titles of books from Mills & Boon. Rather, they’re the names of the four new Smile Makers vibrators on offer from conceptual design company Ramblin’ Brands. And when I say ‘conceptual’, they really, really are. I was completely puzzled as to how you might use The Frenchman and sat looking at him for quite some time before my OH came to the rescue. (One glance and he quickly identified that he’s supposed to be used like a tongue on your outer bits. Clearly, I’m in the slow group.)
I love the idea of vibrators based on the stereotypical ‘fantasy men’ – fun, amusing and very different. Aesthetically, I think the Smile Makers designs and colourways are extremely appealing, too, and I’ll definitely be adding them to the Chintz ‘to try’ list in the near future. In the meantime, I’m going to continue amusing myself with the Smile Makers Fantasy Man Generator, a hilarious little onsite game that lets you create your dream hunk from a cast of colourful characters and share him with your friends via social media. Loads of fun. (Be sure to click on Jungle Wayne in his tiger-striped underpants.)
’50 Shades Of Grey’ Barbie Sex Shop Display Features Dolls In Explicit BDSM Poses
Source: Huffington Post
Yes, the perfect plastic ones have discovered a penchant for whips and chains. Wicked Wanda’s Adult Emporium in Ottawa, Canada, has teamed up with a local artist to create a storefront installation that shows Barbie and Ken in a whole new light. The pair are featured in various kinky poses, inspired by (you guessed it) E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey.
I have to say, I found the header image for this article highly amusing; I don’t think I ever imagined Ken would wear a gas mask or find himself suspended from tiny silver chains at the mercy of his fishnet-stockinged girlfriend.
For those interested in seeing other images from the Wicked Wanda’s installation, just Google the shop’s name, together with ‘Barbie’ and ‘Ken’.
NB: I don’t think Spanking Bench Barbie will make it into a Toy Story film any time soon.
Writing Erotica is Hot… Unless You Are a Teacher
Sources: Karen Ballum of Sassymonkey Reads for BlogHer
This is a very interesting BlogHer post by Karen Ballum.
Ohio high school teacher, Carol Ann Eastman, was recently placed on administrative leave and given a five-day suspension when it was discovered that she was writing erotica under a pseudonym.
Apparently, penning sexy stories is fine if you’re a London T.V. exec. but if you’re a teacher? No way. Even if you keep your extra curricular writing life completely separate from your professional one. Did Ms Eastman behave inappropriately in the classroom? Mention her erotica writing to her students? No. While the circumstances aren’t particularly clear, it appears she was outed by someone in the local community. And because her erotica is ‘school themed’, folks have gone particularly crazy. Er, people? Fantasy versus reality? Do we vilify teachers who write novels about murder and violent crime, assuming they’re regularly partaking in the acts detailed within their books? No.
As Karen mentions in her piece, this incident is very similar to the ‘un-masking’ of teacher/author Judy Buranich, which happened in April last year. I remember seeing the clip in her article (also featured below) on Sarah Wendell’s Smart Bitches Trashy Books and reading another in support article on the same site just after poor Judy was outed. Frankly, I think the same sentiments apply in this instance. Just swap out Judy’s name for Carol’s.