This semester, I took an anthropology seminar called Anthropology & Sexualities. We spent each three-hour class meeting discussing various practices around the world that have to do with sex, sexuality, gender identity, and rituals. So, when Kate announced to us that we were jumping back into our theme weeks with a “Sex Around The Globe” theme, I was pumped! It took a pretty serious process of elimination to figure out what I wasn’t going to write about, and finally, I settled on the fascinating rituals of male rites of passage in Papua New Guinea. The Sambia of Papua New Guinea are one of many cultures that practice rite of passage rituals. Continue Reading →
Michaela
Michaela is a senior in college studying human sexuality and anthropology. When she's not blogging, you'll catch her crafting, cooking, or working at impish, a baby boutique. She hopes to one day be a professor of feminist anthropology/sexuality studies.
Recent posts
A Drink to Help You Orgasm?
I’ve become so accustomed to the bombardment of flavored drinks claiming to heighten my daily performance that I usually pass them over…but something about the name “NeuroGasm” made me stop to pause. A friend of mine stumbled across the drink (now called NeuroPassion) in her campus store, and I just couldn’t help but blog about it! Maybe it’s the fact that the label boasts the drink’s ability to “support the pleasure response,” or maybe it was just that the bottle is remarkably phallic, but I knew I had to do some deeper digging. So, here’s the lowdown on NeuroGasm! The drink is manufactured by NeuroDrinks, a company that claims to:
“offer consumers an alternative to products that perpetuate our self-medicating caffeine-dependent society. Designed to sustain and enhance your active lifestyle with natural ingredients, each beverage is packed with essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids and botanicals at dosages backed by scientific research. Continue Reading →
Obama Endorsed Gay Marriage…So What?
This afternoon I received a phone call from my father in which he asked me, his voice oozing excitement, if I had heard what the president said. “Yeah, Obama endorsed gay marriage, right?” Apparently my nonchalance was apparent, as my dad wasn’t satisfied. “Well, what do you think?” Of course he asked me not only as his daughter, but as his queer, activist, blogging daughter, so I knew I had to give him a good answer. Continue Reading →
Toy Review: Smartballs Teneo Silicone Kegel Balls
Thanks again to our affiliates at Good Vibrations, I recently received my very own Silicone Kegel Balls by Teneo. Though these are the first Kegel balls I’ve reviewed, I was really impressed! I wasn’t surprised to hear that the Smartballs won a 2010 award for best product design. The silicone balls come in a variety of colors, and have a sleek, streamlined design…and they kind of look like miniature Death Stars (forgive my nerdy associations). For those of you that aren’t familiar with Kegel balls, here’s a little info:
-They’re used to strengthen the PC muscles in the pelvic floor. Continue Reading →
Toy Review: Fun Factory Share
Thanks to our friends over at Good Vibrations, I recently had the pleasure of reviewing the Fun Factory Share double-ended dildo. The Share, like all other Fun Factory products I’ve reviewed, is awesome! It comes with that handy little informational packet that comes with all of their products, giving information on the materials used, safety precautions, and how to best clean your product. The Share comes in 3 sizes, XS, “regular”, and XL. I received the standard Share, which comes in a lovely purple and is about 7″ on the external end and 4″ on the internal end. Continue Reading →
Book Review: Tickle My Tush
Everybody loves a good sex guide- especially me! I’m now able to add Tickle My Tush: Mild-to-Wild Analplay Adventures for Everybooty by Dr. Sadie Allison to my ever-growing bookshelf. This pint-sized paperback is a great addition to any sex educator’s collection, as well as a good beginner’s how-to guide for those curious about anal play. I’ve compiled a list of my likes and dislikes below to help MSP readers determine whether or not this is the right book for them. What I Loved:
-The adorable drawings! Continue Reading →
Toy Review: MyPleasure Beginner Bondage Kit
Thanks to Garnet, I recently received a complimentary Beginner Bondage Kit from MyPleasure.com. This kit has everything you need to delve into some light bondage play. For $39, you get:
2 heart ring tethers
2 heart ring ankle cuffs
2 heart ring wrist cuffs
blindfold
rubber whip
Why I Love It:
-The cuffs are faux-fur lined, making them super comfortable
-Both the ankle and wrist cuffs are velcro adjustable, and fit up to 12″ and 10″, respectively
-The rings are shaped like little hearts! Adorable.
Why I Don’t Love It:
-The whip is pretty basic and smells like rubber. Continue Reading →
Toy Review: Good Vibes Moonlight Serenade Kit
Thanks to the lovely Camilla at Good Vibes, I recently received the Moonlight Serenade Kit, a sweet little bundle that includes the adorable Bootie Anal Plug, a 2 oz bottle of Please gel lubricant, and the Screaming O cock-ring, for only $39. I highly recommend this kit to anyone wanting to explore anal play for the first time, as it’s super easy to use and visually pleasing. The Bootie
-it’s adorable! I received one in purple that is small enough to fit in the palm of my hand. -it’s easy to clean. Continue Reading →
Harness Heaven
During a recent trip to Good Vibrations in Brookline, MA, I was pleased to see that strap-on harnesses are getting a bit of a facelift! Instead of the usual basic black harnesses, the store offered an array of snazzy themed harnesses. This got me thinking about the importance of choosing a good harness. Before I tell you my faves, here’s what you should keep in mind when looking for a harness:
1. Bring your toys with you when purchasing a harness. Continue Reading →
Vulva in the Wild!
I found this succulent while exploring my school’s greenhouse. Vulvalicious much? Continue Reading →