I read a short article on the CBC website about how Canadians have less sex than the rest of the world and how we are known for making up excuses for not having sex. The research was done by a pharmaceutical company that makes drugs for erectile dysfunction so the article itself was, in my eyes, not meant to be taken seriously. What I thought was great were the pages and pages of comments following the article. It was full of amazing, Canadian excuses for why our collective sex drive seems to be below the international average. Here are some of my favourites:

It`s the CBC`s fault for bombarding us with bad news all the time. It kills the sex drive.

When you meet somebody new, you start to consider some sort of relationship. You might want to become friends with this person, maybe you'll start crushing on them or immediately want to sleep with them. You might even hate their guts on the spot.

I've been reading up on some "red flags". Things we are meant to be looking out for when we meet this new person. Some of them are strange. Like avoiding people who eat ketchup with their eggs. Or people who are attached to their pet if their pet is not a dog or a cat. I don't like ketchup in general but I did cry a little when my praying mantis died.

A big one for me is when someone is unnecessarily rude to a waitress/waiter. Immediate asshole.

Way to go, Netherlands - Gender bending at its retail best!

Check out male model Andrej Pejic sporting a mega push-up bra and pulling it off pretty damn well. 

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My partner and I are planning our wedding for next summer. Because he is currently out of the country, I've been sending him sexy little stories to think about in between our many conversations about wedding planning and logistics.

A while ago I decided to turn a planning session into one of these sexy stories. You know the way it goes: "We'll say our vows, and then I'll reach into my bag and instead of taking out a ring, IT'S A DILDO!" and so on.

I haven't actually confessed this to my partner (yet), but now every time I look at pictures of potential venues, I look for spots where we could have sneaky sex or at least get away for a quick make out session.

You know what I love? Terrible euphemisms. Especially when they have to do with sex. We get them all the time here in the store, but they are usually pretty safe. We hear things like "doing it", "making love", "man juice" and so on. I recently found a few lists online compiled by people who have a strong hatred for sexual euphemisms and after reading a few of them, I can understand why! Still good for a laugh though. I thought I would share some of my favourites:

Do you love paying taxes? Do you wish you could pay even MORE taxes and totally agree with how the money is being spent? Do you think that pot smokers should be treated as badly as pedophiles and that investing in doing just that is a good idea? ME NEITHER! (Me as in me, of course. Not speaking for anyone at The Art of Loving.)

The provinces of Québec and Ontario have already refused to pay for this ridiculousness, good for them. I think that we should do the same. If you agree, I strongly suggest signing this petition and communicating with your local government about your doubts regarding these crime laws.

Research! Check out: http://www.avaaz.org/en/stop_harpers_cruel_crime_bill/?tta
 

I’d like to introduce Dr. Peter Thraft. He describes himself as a sex and relationship therapist on Twitter and he is abso-effing-lutely hilarious! Whether you want a cry or a laugh – check him out and read through his tweets. They are graphic, honest, sometimes absurd and generally just really entertaining.

Go on, make yourself smile: @DrPeterThraft

Some examples:

Ladies, when involved in a MMF threesome excite the men by telling them you would like more penises.

Testicles should be held with care.

Men, as you fall asleep with your partner rest your hand on her vagina and whisper 'I will always protect you'.

Long distance relationships can be problematic due to the distance.

I think we can all agree that waking up on the edge of orgasm is awesome. It’s an amazing experience even! I was trying to decide whether or not it weirded me out to be having some form of sex while still asleep. Both men and women are able to orgasm in their sleep, so why shouldn’t they? Being woken up by your trusted partner in a frenzy of excitement is one thing, having someone trying to stick their hoohoo in your hooha whilst in REM is another. Where do we draw the line? I think the most important thing to do is to talk to your partner about this BEFORE experimenting. Set some boundaries, even though this might be someone you trust completely.

Hey! Guess What!
We have Twitter! Check us out http://twitter.com/#!/theartof_loving

Side note: We've been on Facebook for a while... but in case you haven't checked us out yet, do!

I don’t get them. I really don’t get why people try to use them and I really really don’t get why they sometimes work. Is it because we laugh at how silly they are, or are we just trying to prove that we have a sense of humour? Is it the kind of thing that gets you a date, or that gets you laid?

I know, I know… I’m being a total buzzkill about this. But think about it, especially the women out there. If we keep reacting to them in a happily flirty way, they’ll keep coming like the energy bunny on Viagra. Do we really want that?

My first introduction to public speaking happened at the delicate age of ten. I like talking to people and I like listening to what people have to say. Since, I've facilitated workshops and seminars on loads of subjects such as youth leadership, sexual health, peer pressure, gender relations and, of course, sex toys.

Last night, I had my first experience leading a seminar for The Art of Loving. The class was the Power of Pussy. It was a small group of women who were so open and emotionally available. It wasn't until we were all finished chatting that I realized just how great the energy was for such a small group. The women all said goodbye to each other like they had known each other for a long time. I strode home feeling confident and bubbly.

Browsing through one of my favourite for-entertainment-only websites askmen.com, a certain article caught my eye. An article with a title so confident, one simply could not ignore it! The article was called This Is The Kind Of Sex Women Actually Want. Really? Really.

I read the article and was a bit shocked to see that there were some decent tips for dudes who still believe they can penetrate a woman dry and hump away into mutual ecstasy. So I read on...

One man’s garbage is another man’s treasure. We all have different taste in everything: Food, colour, lifestyle, movies, and music to name a few. I was curious as to what billboard.com had to say about the top 50 sexiest songs. The first thing that caught my attention was that Madonna’s Like a Virgin was #8. Obviously the song has to do with sex, but is that helium-squealed voice and poppy beat really that sexy?

The next crazy top of the charts thing I noticed was the #1 song… The one meant to get you on your knees and juice up your *ahem*. Are you ready for this? Olivia Newton John’s Physical. Really? Really.

OkCupid, an online dating website, has been doing a lot of random research on dating and sex. Randomly entertaining, that is. As a vegetarian of almost 6 years, I found this fun little fact particularly amusing. Apparently, vegetarians are more likely to enjoy giving oral sex than non-vegetarians. Who knew that a meatless diet would only promote meaty cravings.

I have this weird fascination with animals and bugs. A biology hobbyist? Anyway, in my spare time I was reading about various mating habits that some creatures have and wanted to share. Purely entertainment. Here goes:

Whiptail lizards: These girls are amazing little creatures. Why do I say girls? Because the whiptails have no males! How very Jurassic Park hey? The females couple up and dance the mating dance to stimulate egg production. Then, they clone themselves!