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December 2008

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Boxing Week Sale

25% OFF ALL TOYS* for 4 days only!

"First come, first served" as they say—so get 'em while they're hot! What were you going to do with that money from Grandma anyway?

10am—6pm Saturday, December 27th
12pm—5pm Sunday, December 28th
10am—6pm Monday, December 29th
10am—6pm Tuesday, December 30th

(*handmade leather excluded)

New products

We-Vibe

We-Vibe
$139.95

This new dual-action (clitoral and G-spot) vibrator is form-fitting and comfortable. It's rechargeable, waterproof, and can even be worn during sex!
[read more]
Sliquid Organics Lubricant

Sliquid Organics Lubricant
125ml, $13.95 / 250ml, $22.95

Glycerine and paraben free lube made with all natural ingredients!
[read more]
Lelo Gigi

Lelo Gigi
$119.95

This is a quiet, rechargeable, high-quality vibe with very graceful styling.
[read more]

Store event

Workshops with Andrea Zanin!

Venus Envy is very pleased to present a workshop series with Andrea Zanin

Andrea Zanin, a.k.a. Sex Geek, pretty much writes and talks about sex all the time unless she's eating, sleeping or having it. She lives in Toronto and is an organizer, educator and writer within the queer, polyamory and BDSM communities, as well as being an active trans ally. With an academic background in women's studies and sexuality studies, she frequently speaks about alternative sexuality for universities, colleges, sex shops, community groups and conferences in Canada and the States. Andrea also comments on alternative-sexuality news and politics in a variety of media including the Montreal Mirror and the Toronto Xtra!, as well as obsessively blogging at http://sexgeek.wordpress.com. On the side, she writes erotic fiction and pursues her studies in the field of sexuality.



"10 Rules for Happy Non-Monogamy"

So you'd like to be romantically involved with more than one person at once? Or maybe you'd just like to sleep with someone other than your one-and-only? Whether you're considering your first steps into non-monogamy or you're an old hand looking for a fresh perspective, you'll find valuable tidbits in this common-sense approach to enjoying love and sex in the plural. This is an interactive workshop with lots of room for beginners and experienced poly folk alike to share their questions and experiences.
Wednesday, February 11th
7pm



"Body Play: Creating Erotic Scenes"

The body is an exquisite instrument… and we can all become better players! In this workshop, we'll talk about ways to tune into your partner during the opening notes of your scenes, look at how different areas of the body hold different emotions, and learn techniques for tapping into those emotions. Then, it's time to play! We'll look at fun ways to use your hands, arms, legs, torso, feet, mouth and other body parts to create sensual SM symphonies that can range from gentle to challenging. This is an interactive workshop; you'll be encouraged to ask questions, share your experiences and contribute your ideas.
Thursday, February 12
7pm



"Making an Impact"

If you're a kinky person who likes to hit or be hit, this is the workshop for you. You'll discover the three essential aspects of making an impact, get a tour of the wide range of implements you might want to try, and learn about how to hit safely and effectively. Of course we'll talk about bodies and toys, but most important, we'll get into the psychology of hitting and discuss how to put together the kinds of impact-play scenes that really work for your particular kinks. Packed with demos and highly interactive, this workshop is guaranteed to give you plenty of exciting ideas for your impact play!
Friday, February 13
8pm


All workshops $25
Please call 422-0004 to pre-register, these classes will fill up fast!

Workshops

 
Jan. 14, 2009
6:30pm
Going Down: A Guide to Fellatio
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: everyone
» details
 
Jan. 21, 2009
6:30pm
Going Down: A Guide to Cunnilingus
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: everyone
» details
 
Jan. 28, 2009
6:30pm
Erotic Talk - Talking Dirty for Women
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: everyone
» details
 
Feb. 5, 2009
6:30pm
Sex Toys and other Treats for your Sweet - A Valentines Special!
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: everyone
» details
 
Feb. 11, 2009
7:00pm
10 Rules for Happy Non-Monogamy
cost: $25.00 (no sliding scale)
audience: everyone
» details
 
Feb. 18, 2009
6:30pm
Going Down: A Guide to Fellatio
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: everyone
» details
 
Feb. 25, 2009
6:30pm
I'm Coming! A Guide to Women' s Orgasm
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: everyone
» details
 
Mar. 4, 2009
6:30pm
Going Down: A Guide to Fellatio
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: women
» details
 
Mar. 11, 2009
6:30pm
Sex Toys 101 for Queer Girls
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: women
» details
 
Mar. 18, 2009
6:30pm
Going Down: A Guide to Cunnilingus
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: everyone
» details
 
Mar. 24, 2009
6:30pm
Up Yours!: Anal Pleasure and Health
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: everyone
» details
 
Mar. 26, 2009
6:30pm
G marks the Spot
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: everyone
» details
 
Apr. 1, 2009
6:30pm
Going Down: A Guide to Fellatio
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: everyone
» details

Top Love Taps

Every Friday, sex educator and author Patrick Califia answers a question from our customers on the Venus Envy website as the Venus Envy Advisor. This is a very popular feature of our site, but we thought it would be fun to bring you the 'best of' every newsletter. The letter below was our favorite from the past couple of months—enjoy!

Dear Patrick,

Do you think it is possible to forgive somebody for cheating? My wife told me a week ago that she had a brief affairs with a co-worker. He has left her company and she says it's over. She wants me to understand that there were problems in our relationship that forced here into being unfaithful. But I didn't know we had any problems until ...

» read the full question, and Patrick's answer

Store-sponsored Events

SheDog's Bathhouse

Shedog's Bathhouse for Women and Trans Folks

Wednesday, February 11th
7pm—12pm
SeaDogs Sauna & Spa
2199 Gottingen Street

It's a party. It's an experiment. It's a crazy little idea about loving our bodies, and maybe loving other people's bodies too. It's a space for us to get together that is respectful, where we can make our own rules and stretch our imaginations. Sensuality and sexuality are welcomed and celebrated. Come to indulge and enjoy, in any way that feels good to you.

Join us for a Valentine's event with the Shedogs. We'll have the usuals—reading room, sexy games, the hot tub, sauna and lots of fun things to see and join in on.

It's still early, but there are also rumours of a violet wand, massage room and even the return of the make-out maven!

Advance tickets available January 15th at Venus Envy
$15/$20 at the door

For more info visit www.shedogs.ca

get your heart on...

at Girl-ish Productions V-day party:
The Heart-On!

A chocolate-covered night of great music, local performers and lots of slow-dances...

Saturday, February 14
9pm—2am
Coconut Grove

Advance tickets $6 at Venus Envy (available Feb. 1)
$9 at the door

5 Minutes of Fame

Halifax's very best anything-goes talent competition: Singing, dancing, drag, juggling, stupid human tricks... whatever it is you can do! Someone wins $200!

Each week win a fabulous prize from Venus Envy by testing your smarts in the "Are You Smarter Than a Drag Queen?" contest.

Hosted every Thursday night at Reflections Cabaret by the effervescent Eureka Love. 10:30pm

Always looking for new acts! To sign up, email fiveminutesoffame@hotmail.com

Art

Jimmie Sepulis "Works 2003-present"—December

Jimmie is primary a commercial artist whose work invokes notions of romanticism by focusing on expressions of temperament rather than taking a realist approach to her colourful work of urbanscapes and graphic-novel-like panels.

"I am interested in the isolation and enhancement of the subtext—the unspoken words during conversation, unseen glances—the intangible congruence of our conclusions, and how it can change our perceptions of everything around us."

Show Your Art at Venus Envy Halifax!!

Hey out there, we're looking for artists who want to show at Venus Envy. Our mandate is to show work by women, queer, and trans artists. Tell your friends!

Contact Maggie at 422 0004 for more information and bookings.

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