June 12, 2007

Please Note: Joel Stein had to cancel.

The workshop will still go on as planned, with Kelly Arbor teaching.

 Journalist Joel Stein to Co-Teach Sex Class

Hollywood, CA —Joel Stein, renowned journalist, will be co-teaching an oral sex workshop at Babeland, the women-owned sex toy store on Melrose. Stein’s wit and humor will complement Babeland Sex Educator, Kelly Arbor’s expertise in the class titled,"The Art of Giving a Blowjob."

“I feel it's time to give back after taking so much,” says Stein about why he’s presenting this workshop. Attendees will learn anatomy, techniques, positions, tips, and tricks for proper handling. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 26 at 7:30pm. It is free and open to all genders and orientations.

Joel Stein has written for TIME Magazine, appeared on VH1 and HBO, and taught a humor writing class at Princeton.

Gender Fucked
Thursday, June 28, 7:30pm, FREE
This interactive, candid workshop explores sexuality for transsexual, transgender, genderqueer, intersexed, and gender variant folks and partners. Learn sex toy tips and advanced techniques, communication skills, and negotiating partner play. Open to all genders and orientations.

Nina Hartley: Expressions of Non-Traditional Sex
Sunday, July 8, 7:00pm, FREE
Join Nina Hartley, world famous sexpert and adult film star, in exploring non-traditional sex. This class will cover swinging, orgies, polyamory, open relationships, and much more!

Bend Him Over 101
Thursday, July 26, 7:30pm, FREE
Learn why "bending over your boyfriend" is all the rage.  Babeland’s Sex Educators will cover anal exploration including the anatomy of anal delight, cleanliness concerns and prostate pleasures. 

Queers On Wheels: Negotiating Sex and Disability

Sunday, July 29, 7:00pm, FREE
Discover new possibilities with Eva Sweeney, as she guides you through enjoying sex when you or your partner is physically disabled. Learn about how to choose, use, and adapt toys for solo and partner sex, how to discuss your disability with your lovers, and what assisted masturbation is. All people welcome: disabled and non-disabled; queer and straight.

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About Babeland:

Babeland is recognized around the world as a friendly place for women and men to shop for sex toys, books, and videos and is the premier bi-coastal, women-friendly sex toy store with a brand new store in Los Angeles, two locations in New York City, a flagship store in Seattle, and a website: www.babeland.com.  Founded in 1993, Babeland has received numerous honors in its thirteen years of business, including a Zagat Survey Award for "Top Service" in New York City in 2003 and 2006.

Editors and journalists please contact Kristen Tribby to reserve a media seat at kristen@babeland.com or 323-634-9480.