Holidays
Dear Em & Lo
Your Call: Should She Dump Him Before or After Xmas?

We get a lot of advice questions coming in at EMandLO.com, but sadly, we just can’t answer them all. Which is why, once a week, we turn to you to decide how best to advise a reader. Make your call by leaving your advice in the comments section below: Dear Em & Lo, I’ve been […]

How To
Sensual Holiday Gifts for That Special Someone

Boa Pleasure Ties from Lelo.com With a love interest, socks just won’t cut it when it comes to holiday gift-giving; it’s nice to give a present that shows you consider them a sex god/goddess. But don’t give something that’s obviously a present to yourself, like polyester butt-floss lingerie that may look good to you but […]

Toys
Audio Erotica for Women: Because Oscar Wilde Said So

This post is sponsored by FacelessVoice.com Oscar Wilde once said, “Men love with their eyes, women love with their ears,” and the folks over at FacelessVoice.com have taken this sentiment to heart (amongst other organs) — it’s even posted on their site as a mission statement of sorts. They offer sensual and sexy audio stories for […]

Wise Guys
Wise Guys: What's a Good Present for a Man?

photo by mysza Advice from three of our guy friends. This week they answer the following: “What’s a good holiday present for 1) a guy you’ve just started dating (sleeping with), 2) a guy you’ve been exclusive with for a year or so, 3) a husband?” To ask the guys your own question, click here. […]

How To
It's the Most Materialistic Time of the Year…

photo by Helga Weber We’re as guilty as anyone else of promoting gift-giving at this time of year. (Then again, who else is going to tell you about that perfectly tasteful vibrator that will fit in a Christmas stocking?) To find a bit of inner calm amidst the gift-wrapping storm, here are five ways to […]

Pop Culture
Sex Books for People You're Not Sleeping With

Books make awesome holiday gifts: They can be mailed directly from Amazon et al if you remember someone at the very last minute; they won’t cause weight gain or allergy attacks; they show more thought and insight than a gift certificate; and they’re easy as anything to wrap (ever try gift-wrapping a cactus plant?). We’d […]

Toys
Lelo's New Line of Pretty Waterproof Vibes

Lelo’s new Insignia collection Just in time for the holidays, one of our favorite manufacturers has launched a new line of fancy-schmancy vibes: Lelo’s Insignia collection. It’s their first line of completely waterproof products, which makes for easier cleaning and fun in the shower. There’s the oval-shaped external massager, Alia (around $119); the traditional mid-size […]

Wise Guys
Wise Guys – When Can I Invite Him for Thanksgiving?

photo by thestarmama Advice from three of our guy friends. This week they answer the following: “When will a guy feel comfortable being invited to his partner’s family’s place for Thanksgiving?” To ask the guys your own question, click here. Straight Married Guy (James Glazebrook): It depends — is he Native American? Is it cool […]

News
And the Mom of the Year Award Goes To…

photo via Nerdy Apple Bottom If every mom in the U.S. was as awesome as this blogger, Nerdy Apple Bottom, we think you could successfully eradicate bullying, homophobia, sexism, and mean-ism in one fell swoop. Or at least make a huge dent in them. Here’s why: Her five-year-old son — who may or may not […]

How To
How to Really Enjoy National Chocolate Day

photo by Simon Goldenberg Today, October 28th, is National Chocolate Day, just in time for that most candy-focused of holidays, Halloween. With all these official excuses to indulge, here are some sensual treats to satisfy your sweet tooth (among other body parts). Just avoid chocolate syrup straight from the fridge for any intimate encounters — it […]

Wise Guys
Wise Guys: How Can I Get Him to Dress Up for Halloween?

Advice from three of our guy friends. This week they answer the following: “What’s the best way to get your boyfriend/husband to dress up for Halloween with you, especially if he’s reluctant?” To ask the guys your own question, click here. Straight Married Guy (Matt): I’ve read about women in NYC who trade blowjobs for […]

Vids
The Bed Intruder Costume

A few weeks ago we fondly wrote about the Know Your Meme podcast, and specifically highlighted their coverage of the loveable Antoine Dodson of “Bed Intruder” fame. Well, now he’s got what he (at least) is calling the # 1 Halloween get-up of 2010: The official Bed Intruder Costume! And good for him — why […]

Websites
Blog Snog: 50 Couples Halloween Costume Ideas

YourTango: 50 couples Halloween costumes (our favorite: Double Rainbow). EdenFantasys’ Sexis: 3 ways to get over a breakup (1st, burn his house down…). CollegeCandy: 8 traits of a great wingwoman for college hook-ups. TresSugar: 10 unsexy Halloween costumes. TheFrisky: Their Girl on Girl Column reflects on all the recent gay bashing: “Yes, some people still […]

Toys
Pumpkins + Porn

Thanks to our friends at Lemondrop (although “thanks” may be the wrong word), we recently discovered Pornkins, “an all new way to spice up your Halloween party” according to the website. It’s pretty weak as far as puns go, and the stencils are pretty unimpressive, artistically speaking. But if you happen to be one of […]

News
Happy Federal Holiday!

In honor of Columbus Day, we’re taking the day off and reading Eduardo Galeano’s “Memory of Fire.” Tune in tomorrow for new horoscopes, a dream interpretation and other fun stuff.

How To
The Good, the Bad and the Better of Vacation Sex

The July issue of the UK edition of Marie Claire featured an article on vacation sex, for which we were asked for some insight. Since we can’t link to it online, we thought we’d give you our unabridged thoughts on the topic — hopefully you haven’t taken your summer vacay yet and can benefit from […]