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For Immediate Release
August 09, 2007
Contact: Audrey McManus, Marketing Coordinator
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August 03, 2007

Seattle Workshops Fall 2007

Sexy Skills at Babeland University:

Seattle Workshop Series – Fall 2007

Seattle, WA--Indulge your spring fever with a class from Babeland University.  Internationally-acclaimed Seattle landmark Babeland offers workshops designed to improve sexual know-how while leaving students satisfied and inspired.  Workshops are open to all unless otherwise noted.

Babeland’s workshops have received critical acclaim in Seattle Magazine, WHERE Seattle, The Stranger, Seattle Weekly, The Village Voice, Time Out New York, New York Magazine, New York Press, Self Magazine, BUST, and Glamour. The Babeland cunnilingus workshop on Real Sex #26 continues to be an HBO favorite.

Back to School Sex Tips
Tuesday, August 28, 7:30pm, 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, strap-on, and the G-spot.  All the hard-working students will receive $5 off any Babeland University Fall 2007 workshop if they register on this night.

Cubbyholes In-tore Screening and Discussion with Dex Hardlove 
Thursday, August 30, 7pm, FREE!

Join us for a hot and steamy showing of Trannywood Pictures debut porn Cubbyholes. One of the film’s stars, Dex Hardlove, will be in-store that evening to lead a discussion and viewing. More info on the film can be found at www.trannywoodpictures.com.

Anal 101- Back Door Basics
Sunday, September 9, 7:30, $30

Join Babeland Sex Educators for this introduction to anal exploration. Learn about the anatomy of anal delight, cleanliness concerns, prostate pleasures, safer sex, how to get started and about the toys that bring us pleasure: vibrators, dildos, plugs, and beads.

Exploring Polyamory
Tuesday, September 18, 7:30pm, FREE!

Polyamory means "many loves" and comes in as many forms as there are people.  If you are monogamous and thinking of opening up your relationship,  polyamorous and seeking more information, or just someone interested in the growing community of people calling themselves poly, Join Robert Allen (www.thedakapages.com) to  discuss definitions (from polyamory, primaries and swinging to schedules and jealousy), the sex positive movement, relationship styles, and learn some helpful how-to's
 
G-Spot 101 and Female Ejaculation
Sunday, September 23, 7:30pm, $30

Earth-shattering orgasms? Yes! Female ejaculation? Sometimes. Here’s your chance to find out the truth about the G-spot.  Babeland Sex Educators share what it is, where to find it, how to stimulate it, and what could happen when you do. 

Medical Professionals Night
Tuesday, October 2, 7:30pm, FREE!

Many people come into Babeland looking for books, toys or lube that their therapist, doctor, or counselor has recommended.  We will be hosting this event to share information on products we carry that might be just thing for your patient whether they are going through menopause, are pre-orgasmic, or have concerns with erection or ejaculation control.  If you have questions on whether a specific topic will be covered, please give us a call. 

A Taste of Tantra
Sunday, October 7, 7:30pm, $30

Come and learn how to have a sexier, juicier life by incorporating tantric principles into your entire existence with Lizz Randall and Jay Craver.  Tantra is an ancient set of principles that promote enlightenment through the erotic body and senses.  We will work with breath, embodiment exercises, and  teach the basic principles of tantra.

Talking to Kids about S.E.X.
Tuesday, October 16, 7:30pm FREE!

Are you a parent, soon-to-be parent, guardian, mentor, or kick-ass auntie? Want to sit down and dish on how to talk about sex with your kids and teens at any stage of the game? Join scarleteen.com founder and editor, and author of S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-To-Know Progressive Sexuality Guide to get You Through High School and College, Heather Corinna, who has been talking to kids and teens about sex and sexuality issues for over ten years. She'll fill you in on what teens are grappling with in terms of sex now, how to talk to them in the way they can hear you (and how to listen so you can hear THEM), and what you can do to help support youth and young adults in developing the healthiest, happiest sexuality possible.
 
How to Please Your Woman
Sunday, October 21st, 7:30pm, $30

She comes first and often at Babeland! Our Sex Educators have talked to thousands of women about what they like in the bedroom (or car, or office) and we want to share it with you.  Learn incredible cunnilingus techniques, how to find and stimulate the G-spot, breast and nipple play, anal pleasure, and so much more!  Discover how to locate her erogenous zones and how to increase both of your sexual communication skills. 

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.

Kinky Seattle Info Night
Tuesday, October 30, 7:30pm, FREE!

Feeling frisky and want to try something new?  Want to meet like-minded people or just find local fetish nights, dungeon play parties, swing events and other sex–positive activities--but don't know where to start?  Join Babeland and Allena Gabosch, Executive Director of The Center for Sex Positive Culture for information on Seattle's sex-positive community.  We will cover places to go, events to keep an eye out for, what to wear, and even touch on proper etiquette when attending sex-positive events.

How to Please Your Man
Sunday, November 18, 7:30pm, $30

Learn how to turn your favorite guy on! Babeland Sex Educators dispense solid advice about male erogenous zones, prostate pleasures, dick tricks, cock rings, and toys especially for him. Discover how to locate his erogenous zones and how to increase sexual communication for you both.

Bend Over Buddy
Sunday, December 2, 7:30pm, $30

Learn why "bending over your boyfriend" is all the rage.  Babeland Sex Educators will show you how to pick the dick of your dreams and use it like a pro, as well as cover anal exploration including the anatomy of anal delight, cleanliness concerns, and prostate pleasures.  We will cover cultural taboos about men being “submissive”, but this class is for anyone looking to Bend Over their Buddy (or be bent over) no matter what gender they are.


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About Babeland:

Babeland is recognized around the world as a friendly place to shop for sex toys, books, and videos. It is the premier bi-coastal, women-friendly sex toy store with a new shop 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.

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