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To make room (and so we don't have to rearrange so much stuff), we're having a really big sale before we renovate. Starting Saturday February 16th and running until we close on Saturday February 23rd, we will be offering 20% off all toys, 20% off all new books and 50% of all sale books. We are selling off as much of our in-store inventory as possible and so this sale will be on a first come, first served basis. Don't miss out on your favourite stuff on sale!!

All workshops are held at the store, located at 1598 Barrington St. Please pre-register in person or by calling 422-0004; the workshop fee is $5.

Thursday February 7th, 6:15pm

For everyone

Facilitated by Sara and Andrea

An interactive discussion for those with a working knowledge of basic toys. Sara and Andrea will talk about the G-spot, dildos and harnesses, butt toys, boy toys, and sensation play.

Wednesday February 13th, 6:15pm

For everyone

Facilitated by Shelley

Everything you've always wanted to know about the not-so-elusive G-Spot! Shelley will talk about history, anatomy, ejaculation and practical g-spotting tips.

Tuesday March 5th, 6:15pm

For everyone

Facilitated by Frannie

An open discussion for those who are, or think they might be, interested in BDSM. Frannie will be discussing some terms and definitions, communication and negotiating boundaries, safety and safe-words.

Tuesday March 12th, 6:15pm

For everyone

Facilitated by Frannie

This is a beginner-level workshop for those with an active interest in BDSM. Frannie will talk about toys for sensation play, floggers and other spanky stuff, basic knot tying and rope safety, as well as using common household items in new and kinky ways.

Tuesday April 9th, 6:15pm

For everyone

Facilitated by Steve

Join Steve for an introduction to sex toys for men. Steve will be covering basic male anatomy as well as discussing the joys of masturbators, cock rings, anal play, lube and more.

Tuesday April 16th, 6:15pm

For everyone

Facilitated by Tracey

"What is it? What do I do with it? Where do I put it?" a friendly introduction. Tracey will be discussing anatomy, vibrators, dildos, lube and other slippery stuff. This workshop will give toy novices a chance to learn about different toys in a relaxed atmosphere. One hour, plus time for questions and discussions.

February: Emily Dolan

Throughout the month of February works by local Artist Emily A. Dolan will be displayed and on sale at Venus Envy. Pieces are composed of mixed media including charcoal sketches and acrylic on canvas. The works portray portraiture and abstract images in a political and emotional light influenced by personal experience and opinion.

March: Mike Davies

April: Andrea Lalonde

May: Janet Kimber

Saturday, February 16th

8:30pm-1am

Civic Worker's Club

Proceeds to Bust Out Arts Association and Matrix

$7 in advance and $9 at the door

Saturday, March 2nd

8pm

Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

$40

494-3820

Tuesday, March 5th

A great chance to find women's health resources in Halifax.

Green Room of the Dal S.U.B.

11am-3pm

Tuesday, March 5th

A panel discussion on the importance of passion in women's studies today.

7pm

Dal SUB, Green Room

March 6-16

Frankie (by Mary Ellen McLean)

Preview March 6 $10.00 / Opening March 7 / Performances 8,9,13-16

8:00 pm.

Tickets $15.00/ $10.00 (students & seniors).

At the Jest In Time Studio: Suite 208, 1585 Barrington St.

Tickets available at the door and at Venus Envy

Friday, March 8th

Come shake it in Hell with a great line-up of talented women. There'll be music, belly dancing, the Radical Cheerleaders, Lindsay Mitchell, Halifax's cutest drag kings and more!

Hell's Kitchen

10pm

(dildo in black acrylic, $49.95)

A friend and I were talking toys once and she mentioned that she had the Handyman. "So what did you name it?" I half-jokingly asked. "Name?" she said, surprised. "No name. I just call it 'Mmmmm.'" Enough of a recommendation for me. What had put me off the toy up till then became the best feature afterwards: its hardness. It's made out of acrylic, which is non-porous and thus easy to clean, but it feels like marble, which at first seems a little cold to be sexy. But once you stop thinking "cold" and start thinking "slippery" the toy gets better and better. First, it looks like art, with its sheen and nice lines. Second, it's got a handle (hence the name), so you don't have to worry about whether you can get a good grip on it or not. It does mean you can't use it in a harness, but for those times you're not in the strap-on mood, this is much easier. Lastly, and most importantly, the gentle curve combined with the hardness of the acrylic make this one of the best damn g-spot toys I've tried. Mmmmmm, indeed.

(San Francisco: Down There Press, 1995. 241 p. $19.95)

Okay, so off the top, I must admit that this isn't going to be an unbiased review. I love Carol Queen's writing. I'd read the phone book cover to cover if I knew she'd written it. This started a few years ago, when I picked up her book about sex (Real Live Nude Girl) and was completely hooked. Not only did her perspective on sexuality and sex work have a huge impact on my views, but the writing was funny and articulate and silly and serious all at the same time. Reading that book was like sitting down and having one of those blind dates with someone who becomes a close friend in a few hours.

So it was with no little trepidation that I picked up Exhibitionism for the Shy. What if I didn't like our second date as much as the first? What if that first connection was just a fluke and I was about to be disappointed? I decided that there was no gain without risk, so I pushed my fears aside, opened the book, and was happy to have done it.

The philosophy behind this book is that "everyone deserves and can find pleasure and fun in their erotic lives" (4), but that some people hold themselves back because of shyness. This feeling can be born of poor self-esteem, but in her introduction Queen argues that just as often, it comes from old patterns of silence, a big life-change, or simply the fact that we're taught that it's wrong to enjoy your sexual self. The rest of the book starts with her personal story of opening up to exhibitionism, then moves on with chapters that define exhibitionism and voyeurism, and then how to show off for yourself as well as with a partner, how to play with different roles, and how to meet like-minded people. Along with tips (my favourite being to repeat words you're not comfortable with while doing household chores --- imagine saying "fuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuck" nonchalantly while doing the dishes), she provides stories from well-known exhibitionists. The book finishes off with three appendices: one is a list of roles that people commonly play out, one for emotion words, and another for dirty words.  With her down-to-earth tone, she just makes it seem so *possible*. By the end of the book, you're wondering why on earth it's so much easier to keep quiet than to just say it, whatever "it" is for you.

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