July 26, 2007

Sexy Skills at Babeland University:

New York Workshop Series: Fall 2007

New York, NY— Homework was never this fun!  The internationally-acclaimed New York landmark, Babeland, offers workshops and free events designed to improve sexual know-how while leaving students satisfied and inspired. Unless otherwise noted, workshops are open to all.

Babeland workshops have received critical acclaim in the New York Post, Village Voice, Time Out New York, New York Magazine, New York Press, New York Observer, Self Magazine, and Glamour. The Babeland cunnilingus workshop on Real Sex #26 continues to be an HBO favorite. 


Bunny Bonanza! Honoring the World Famous Rabbit Habit

Tuesday, August 28, 7:00pm, FREE at Rivington Store

Celebrate the 10th birthday of the most famous sex toy in history. The Rabbit Habit vibrator achieved international fame with a star turn on Sex and the City, and has been lauded by O Magazine, Eva Longoria and a host of other celebrities. Babeland lets you in on the secret of the Rabbit’s success, offering a mini-workshop devoted to the ins-and-outs of this model, as well as other dual action vibrators. We’ll help you discover which rabbit is right for you, and offer tips on how to seamlessly incorporate sex toys into the bedroom. Enjoy summer-themed drinks and cocktails, carrots, dip, and other delicious treats.

Sexy Santa’s Guide to Gift Giving

Tuesday, December 11, 7:30pm, FREE at Rivington Store

Picking the perfect gift has never been sexier! Let Babeland Sex Educators walk you through a winter wonderland of sex toys and tricks. What’s the best couple's toy? How should you give (or request) a first vibe? What’s the best top-of-the-line toy to give? Plus, get a sneak peak at Babeland’s signature fellatio, cunnilingus and G-spot workshops from our staff of Santa’s helpers. Check out Babeland’s special holiday kits, receive free gift wrapping (with purchase/tonight only), and win toy giveaways.  Complimentary egg nog, cider, and cookies, too!

Erotic Wine Tasting Soirée

Wednesday August 15, 7:00pm, $40
Now’s your chance to enjoy wine, sweets and flirting all at once! Perfect Palate New York presents the Erotic Wine Tasting Soiree at Babeland’s Mercer Street location. Sample the most exotic wines from New York Wine Country with names like “Desire” and “Foreplay”. Wine will be complemented by exotic cheeses, decadent truffles, and chocolate-dipped fruits by 5th Ave Chocolatier. We’ll round out the evening with erotic poetry, a Babeland presentation of sex toys and tips, and a raffle. Advance payment is required to attend.  The first 50 people to register will receive a complimentary $20 Babeland gift certificate. To register, go to www.perfectpalatenewyork.com and click on Erotic Wine Tasting Soiree.

Oral Sex Basics: Fellatio

Sunday, August 26, 8:00pm, $30
Your mouth is sexy—why not make the most of it? Babeland Sex Educators will teach you everything they know the joys and merits of the blowjob. Enhance your techniques, learn new positions, discover deep-throating, and get some new tips for oral fun.

Back to School Mini-Workshops

Sunday, September 9, 7:00pm, FREE! 

Improve your sex IQ! Celebrate lifelong learning with Babeland Sex Educators as they take you on a whirlwind tour of sex toys and tips. In six 10-minute workshops, you’ll get a crash course on topics such as buying your first vibrator, cunnilingus and fellatio, anal sex, high-tech toys, and the G-spot.  There will be cookies, apples, milk, and free vibes for all the good students (while supplies last).
Becoming Orgasmic

Sunday, September 16, 8:00pm, $30   

Learn the joys of self-pleasure! Babeland Sex Educators will discuss pleasure-based anatomy, the G-Spot, female ejaculation, sex toys, breathing and relaxation exercises, and how to overcome blocks that prevent women from having an orgasm. We will cover how to stimulate all your senses to achieve the elusive Big O and how to have new, exciting sexual adventures whether you're solo or partnered.

How to Please Your Man

Sunday, September 30, 8:00pm, $30   
Learn how to turn your favorite guy on! Babeland Sex Educators dispense solid advice about male erogenous zones, prostate pleasures, cock rings, dick tricks, and toys especially for him. Discover new tips and techniques, explore communication, and compare notes.

G-Spot 101 & Female Ejaculation

Sunday, October 14, 8:00pm, $30
Earth-shattering orgasms? Yes! Female ejaculation? Sometimes! Here’s your chance to find out the truth about the G-spot. Babeland Sex Educators will teach what the G-spot is, where to find it, how to stimulate it, and what can happen when you do.

Sexy Jack-O-Lantern Contest
Spice up this Halloween tradition by carving a sexy scene in your pumpkin this year and enter it in Babeland's "Sexy Jack-O-Lantern" contest.  Bring your erotic pumpkin down to the store, and put it on display.  We will award a $100 Babeland gift bag to the first place winner.  Second and third place winners will receive Babeland gift bags worth $50 and $25 respectively. Entries will be accepted during store hours Sunday, October 28 through Tuesday, October 30.   The winners will be chosen on Halloween and Jack-O-Lanterns will be on display in the store through October 31.  Visit http://www.babeland.com/events/seattle/halloween-contest-rules for contest rules. At both Mercer and Rivington locations.

Fantasy and Filth

Sunday, October 21, 8:00pm, $30
Hot for teacher? Are you a naughty student? Or a very bad boy? Through discussion, humor, exercises, and demonstrations, sex educator Felice Shays will give you the soup to nuts tools you need to create and carry out your wildest and naughtiest fantasies. In this class you will learn how to get the sex you want: explore your own desires, discuss your fears and fantasies with your partners, use props and costumes, and shape your language and tone to get and give what you want.

Anal Pleasure 101

Sunday, November 4, 8:00pm, $30  
Don’t miss Tristan Taormino, author of The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women, for her ever popular introduction to back door delights. An essential for butt-sex novices, it’s a favorite of anal sex sophomores and aficionados alike.

Oral Ambitions: Cunnilingus

Sunday, November 11, 8:00pm, $30
Are you orally ambitious? Let the Babeland staff school you in the joys and merits of cunnilingus. Improve your tongue, hand and mouth techniques, find new positions, and get hot tips and new toys for more oral pleasure.

Erotic Bondage & Dirty Domination

Sunday, December 2, 8:00pm, $30
It's time to take your technique to a higher level! Learn the essentials of flogging, rope bondage and dirty talk. Join us as we explore the passionate power of domination and submission. Babeland Sex Educators will give you the 411 on incorporating SM basics--and then some--into your sex life.

Oral Ambitions: Fellatio

Sunday, December 9, 8:00pm, $30
Your mouth is sexy—why not make the most of it? Babeland Sex Educators will teach you everything they know the joys and merits of fellatio. Enhance your techniques, learn new positions, and get some new tips for oral fun.

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 locations in Los Angeles, New York City, a flagship store in Seattle, and a website: 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.

To reserve a media seat, editors and journalists please contact Carolyn Riccardi at carolyn@babeland.com or (212) 966-2120.