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VenusNews » Ottawa
May 2008
- Store News
- New stuff
- Book Review: He's Just Not Up For It Anymore
- Top Love Taps
- Workshops
- Store-sponsored events
- Community events
- Art
Store News
VE Bursary Fund News
Started in 2006, the Venus Envy Bursary Fund awards two people in the Ottawa area each a $1000 bursary. The bursary is awarded based primarily on need but also community involvement and other criteria. Starting in 2008, the bursary will be open to all women and trans people studying in Ottawa at any level of education.
You can find an application for September 2008 at:
www.venusenvy.ca/bursary
We raise funds in lot of ways. We throw parties and run the concession stand at Divergence Movie nights. We sell zines, pussy pops, and Venus Envy t-shirts at the store. We also donate 5% of in-store sales on the first Monday of each month. Or, you can mail us a cheque payable to the Venus Envy Bursary Fund...thanks!
Any questions about the bursary fund can be forwarded to ottawa@venusenvy.ca
Just Say No to Paper or Plastic!
New products
Pure Plug
$79.95
Fun Factory Delight
$169.95
Gender Play
We are proud to have recently added a 'gender play' section to our online catalogue. It presents books, videos, toys, and other supplies that can be used for exploring and experimenting with gender. We will be offering various items of interest to trans folks and anyone interested in gender-bending expression. The following is a small sample of what we carry:
Tri-top Chest Binder
$42.95
Cubbyholes
$39.95
Limpys
$19.95
Book Review
He's Just Not Up For It Anymore: Why Men Stop Having Sex, and What You Can Do About It
by Bob Berkowitz and Susan Yager-Berkowitz. HarperCollins, 2007.
Reviewed by Megan Butcher
Summary:
This is a good book on a topic for which there is little information. It's well-structured, generally well-written, and even-handed. In most chapters, emphasis is placed on developing communication skills. The focus is fairly narrow, so unless you fit their very specific audience, you may have to do work quite hard to pick out the useful bits.
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,
My lover is HIV-positive. (We are a straight couple.) I haven't told a lot of people because he prefers to keep his status private. So far, he is in pretty good health, but there are times when I wish I could talk about how it makes me feel to know that he has an illness that might kill him. But I know that my family would urge me to leave him. They would also suspect him of being gay. My friends are not that backward, but they wouldn't understand how I could fall in love with somebody who is positive. And after what happened this weekend, they will want to kill him....
» read the full question, and Patrick's answer
Workshops
| May. 12, 2008 6:30pm |
Knotty Fun: An Intro to Rope Bondage cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: everyone » details |
| May. 13, 2008 6:30pm |
Sex For One for Women cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: women » details |
| May. 20, 2008 6:30pm |
Going Down: A Guide to Fellatio cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: everyone » details |
| May. 21, 2008 7:30pm |
Take Five: The Pleasures of Fisting cost: $25.00 (limited income $15.00) audience: everyone » details |
| May. 22, 2008 7:30pm |
10 Rules for Happy Non-Monogamy cost: $25.00 (limited income $15.00) audience: everyone » details |
| May. 26, 2008 6:30pm |
I'm Coming! A Guide to Women' s Orgasm cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: everyone » details |
| Jun. 8, 2008 6:30pm |
Writing To Seduce with Megan Butcher cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: everyone » details |
| Jun. 9, 2008 6:30pm |
Erotic Talk - Talking Dirty for Women cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: women » details |
| Jun. 16, 2008 6:30pm |
Going Down: A Guide to Cunnilingus cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: everyone » details |
| Jul. 8, 2008 6:30pm |
I'm Coming! A Guide to Women' s Orgasm cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: everyone » details |
| Jul. 14, 2008 6:30pm |
Going Down: A Guide to Fellatio cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: everyone » details |
| Jul. 15, 2008 6:30pm |
The New Bump and Grind: Dress up, Show off and Talk Hot! cost: $25.00 (limited income $15.00) audience: women » details |
| Aug. 18, 2008 6:30pm |
Sex Toys 101 for Queer Girls cost: $0.00 (no sliding scale) audience: women » details |
| Aug. 25, 2008 6:30pm |
Going Down: A Guide to Fellatio cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: everyone » details |
Store-sponsored Event
Certain Sort—Spring Edition!
Shanghai Restaurant on Somerset Street.
DJ's Jas Nasty and tba
Friday May 23rd, 10pm
$6 at the door
19+
All proceeds to the Venus Envy Bursary Fund!
Community Events
Not Your Grandma's Craftsale—Spring Edition!
More than 6 years since they're inception, Ladyfest Ottawa craft sales have become one of the most anticipated events of the year for Ottawa's growing DIY movement. Attracting more and more crafters of national repute, with exciting new crafters showcasing clothes, jewellery, paper goods, house wares and so much more.
Not Your Grandma's Craft Sale is an edgy, DIY twist on the traditional craft bazaar. From "cute but evil" accessories to recycled leather cuffs, belts and wallet, hand-painted shoes and purses to log-shaped pillows and retro wood-grain clocks, this craft sale is a great source for one-of-a-kind gifts.
Ladyfest Ottawa and punkottawa.com continue their tradition of supporting DIY talent in Ottawa, partnering on music events and craft sales that fit the both their mandates.
Ladyfest Ottawa is part of a tradition of grassroots-organized festivals showcasing the talents of female artists. Now in its fifth year, Ladyfest Ottawa strives to build relationships and collaborations with local artists and businesses, in order to provide women with a venue for artistic expression that is open to everyone. More info on Ladyfest Ottawa and the craft sale can be found at www.ladyfestottawa.com.
Also since 2001, punkottawa.com has provided resources and a virtual gathering place for the local underground/DIY community, not only catering to music, but also activism and social change.
Saturday May 10
10-4
Jack Purcell Community Centre
Dyke March 2008!
We want to hear from you about what we should plan for this next Dyke March.
-Are you interesting in organizing or volunteering?
-Do you have ideas about what you would like to see at the next Dyke March?
-We are looking for your contributions/ideas/insights so that we can make Dyke March Ottawa a really great event for everyone!
Write your ideas on the wall of the Dyke March Ottawa Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2771002666) or send us an email at dykemarchottawa@yahoo.ca
Hope to see you or hear from you soon :)
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La Marche des Lesbiennes 2008 s'en viens vite!!!
Nous voulons savoir ce que vous aimeriez voir cette année pour la marche et le picnic
-Êtes-vous inéressées à organiser ou à être bénévoles
-Avez-vous des idées en ce qui concerne la marche—(ex. ce que vous aimeriez comme activitées ou comme performances)
-Nous voulons connaître vos idées, vos inspirations, et vos besoins pour nous aider à faire de cette marche un événement amusant et accessible à toutes!!
Envoyez nous un message en utilisant le mur de commentaire sur la page Facebook de "Dyke March Ottawa" (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2771002666) ou en envoyant un courriel à: dykemarchottawa@yahoo.ca
au plaisir de vous voir ou d'avoir de vos nouvelles bientôt :)
Art
May and June, 2008: Rachel Laratta
In her paintings, the artist looks at the way bodies in motion record direction and energy, visually and subliminally. In movement, we find balance, identity, perception, and time.
Rachel Laratta is a visual artist currently based in Ottawa Ontario. Originally from Toronto, she later relocated to Ottawa where she acquired her bachelor degree in Law and Philosophy from Carleton University. During her education, Rachel has taken special interest in the study of Ethics and Metaphysics. The artist draws from these subjects in the theme of her work. She is interested in the philosophy of traditional Chinese painting, which integrates with her creative process. Rachel has recently performed a live painting at the National gallery of Canada and hopes to continue facilitating public dialogue about identity and perception.
For further information about the artist and her work you may visit:
www.rachellaratta.com
September and October, 2008: Lesley Elora
The University of Ottawa's Couple Research Lab is looking for participants for their online study on same-sex couple relationships! This study aims to better understand personal and relationship factors that contribute to well being and distress in same-sex couples.
To be eligible, you must be 18 years old or more, have a good knowledge of English and be in a same-sex couple relationship for at least 12 months. In order to thank you for your participation, you will be entered in a draw for gift certificates to a music store.
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