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Doin' it Daily
It's hard to believe, but the month of spring is upon us. To celebrate we're offering daily specials for the rest of March. Each day we'll post a new product on our home page at a dangerously sexy new price, good for one day only. We've got a little bit of everything, vibes, lube, dildos, porn, anal toys, erotica, and more. You can also click here to sign up and receive a fresh special every day. So sign up and save, and before you know it, spring will have sprung!
- Doin it Daily - Nexus G-Play on Sale
March 10, 2010
Whether you're feeling indecisive or just want everything all at once, the Nexus Range's G-Play vibrator satisfies both impulses. The G-Play series is a silicone, multi-mode vibrator perfect for g-spot play or anal play. This three pack includes the Small, Medium and Large G-Play vibrators at a nice discount! Regular price: $110
Doin' it Daily price: $90
More about Nexus G-Play
- Celebrating International Women's Day with a Little Old Fashioned Male Chauvinism
posted by ch on March 9, 2010
Yesterday, as we rang in another International Women's Day, one of our staff members stumbled upon (or, ran into head-on) this ad on the front of the Metro daily newspaper. If anyone needs a reminder of why we still celebrate the fight for gender equality the ad is a good place to start.
The Docker's khaki pants ad (yes, khakis of all things) attempts to evoke some sort of nostalgic reminiscing of those 'lost days' when patriarchy ruled supreme –“men took charge because that's what they did". According to Dockers, the threat to their glorious rule is not women (though now women are stuck with the chief challenge of opening their own doors), but rather androgyny, non-fat lattes and salad. Who knew a healthy diet had such influence?!
The problem, as they see it, with this "genderless society" (a feat I myself thought we were an awfully long way from accomplishing), is that "the world sits idly by as cities crumble". Why is it that I don't think the advertisers are referencing Port-au-Prince or Concepcion? Yet, what seems like propaganda intended to make young men join the army is instead a call to khakis. Soft, light pants that stain if you get them dirty. This makes me smile and recall ... the rising of the woman is the rising of us all!
Happy (belated) International Women's Day!
(First image - Cover page of newspaper taken out as ad space. Second image - Inside front cover full-page ad and original front cover. Third image - text from "man shaped" ad)
- Doin' It Daily - White Latex Gloves On Sale
March 9, 2010
Powder-free, latex gloves. Box of 100. Regular price: $24
Doin' it Daily price: $18
Get your hands on a box of Latex Gloves today!
- Doin' It Daily - NobEssence Linger Wood Dildo On Sale
March 8, 2010
Make your love life sustainable with NobEssence wood dildos. The NobEssence Linger is the ultimate in luxury beads. With an ergonomic finger hold, Linger's smooth beads are ideal for either g-spot or anal play. Non-porous, waterproof and made of sustainable wood. Regular price: $160
Doin' it Daily price: $120
Find out more about NobEssence.
- Doin' It Daily - Bondage Tape On Sale
March 7, 2010
Let your imagination loose with this incredibly versatile toy. 30' feet of re-useable tape that sticks to itself but not to you. Great for anyone who has a hard time with knots, and it looks sexy too! Regular price: $12
Doin' it Daily price: $8
Learn more about Bondage Tape.
- Doin' It Daily - OhMiBod FreeStyle On Sale
March 6, 2010
OhMiBod have always been the true innovators of the music-driven vibrator, and in keeping with that reputation, OhMiBod has released the world's first truly wireless iPod vibrator: FreeStyle. With OhMiBod's 2.4Ghz transmitter hooked up to your music making device, your FreeStyle will vibrate along with your jams 25 feet away from your iPod or iPhone! The FreeStyle is splashproof, rechargeable and has seven modes of vibration for those times when you want the vibe without the music. Works with any mp3 player, discman, walkman or other music device with a headphone jack. Regular price: $150
Doin' it Daily price: $100
Learn more about OhMiBod FreeStyle .
- Doin' It Daily - Love Bumper Love Lounge
March 5, 2010
Experience sex furniture that makes sex more fun and looks great doing it! The Love Bumper Love Lounge is a complete sex furniture system all-in-one. Open up your sex life to a whole new range of position possibilities with the ergonomically designed Love Lounge. Cover is removable, washable and waterproof. View Love Lounge sex positions on the Love Bumper website. Regular price: $300
Doin' it Daily price: $200
Learn more about Love Bumper Love Lounge.
- choice porn title of the week - march 5
posted by hh on March 5, 2010
No, you're not going to find a link to purchase this title on our website. It's just not going to happen. But since my job involves reviewing ALL the porn that's out there, I feel I have to share some of the worst titles with you...just so you know what you're missing :)
This one just struck me as funny. I’ve always wondered what was so attractive about women who were extremely flexible and why this was a directly sexual thing. If one is flexible, there’s immediately an undertone that points directly to how good they might be at having sex, and I’d even go so far as to say that it makes that person out to be more of a sexual object than a person that might be able to accommodate many positions. Truthfully, I’m not exactly sure how pleasurable a lot of these positions would be for either partner, but then again, I don’t necessarily identify as one that has a ‘flexibility fetish’, as you mig
ht have deduced from this post.
Whatever, it’s funny and I like it. The Bendy Broads box cover gets a thumbs up from me!
- Toronto Event: Blazing the Indigenous Feminist Trail
March 4, 2010
This looks like a great discussion happening at OISE. Last week Cory was in San Francisco at Sex:Tech speaking on a panel about feminist sex education. It's very exciting to have so many other people talking about, problematizing, and generally digging into what any of us mean when we talk about our work or ourselves as feminist."Indigenous Feminism" has been taken up as more than just a “theory” by Indigenous academics and activists throughout Turtle Island and beyond. But still many people reject the term. What does “Indigenous Feminism” constitute? Is it just about women? Isn’t feminism a “white-woman’s” thing? Isn’t land really the only issue?
A powerhouse evening featuring two incredible women who have shaped and continue to blaze the Indigenous feminist trail, and who will never be defined solely by one theory.
Featuring
Andrea Smith, co-founder of Incite! Women of Color Against Violence and the Boarding School Healing Project
Lee Maracle, award-winning poet, novelist, performance storyteller, scriptwriter, actor, and writer in residence at First Nations House at University of Toronto
Moderated by Jessica Yee, founder and executive director of the Native Youth Sexual Health Network
Where: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
252 Bloor W, Rm 2-212
When: March 25, 7-9pm
This event is free and the building is wheelchair accessible.
- something's a little off...
posted by hh on March 4, 2010
The other day, one of our CAYA staff members was doing a quite innocent google search for “cum as you are” (cause, why not), and came up with this gem.
Reminiscent of some spam emails that I’m sure everyone gets with oddly placed and sometimes non-existent english words, we are treated to some awesome descriptions of the ladies that are “advertised” on www.favoritegirl.net. It may also just be a botched translation.
Some of my faves:
-“Her place is so newborn and has a clump of firm noesis already.”
-the use of the word “crapper”
-“Wow… does this teenaged countenance artful or what! Britney has these artful braces on which declare shes… meet overturned 18!”
-“Check discover the galleries beneath but if you poverty more go here.”
-“Dream buffoon is so hot…”
-“Hmmm Karenic is lethargic alright.”
Enjoy.
- Doin' It Daily - Hathor Aphrodisia Lubricant 8oz
March 4, 2010
A lubricant made for skipping through the daisies! Hathor Aphrodisia pure lube is organically sourced, contains Horny Goat Weed and feels soft like velvet. This water-based lube is unscented, unflavoured and non-sticky. Made with love in Canada. Regular price: $28
Doin' it Daily price: $20
Learn more about Hathor Aphrodisia Lubriciant.
- Canadian Citizenship Minister Edits Gay Rights Out of Guide
March 3, 2010
A press release from the NDP Communications office is calling out Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney who apparently requested that references to gay history and gay rights be removed from the latest edition of the Candian Citizenship study guide. New Democratic Critic for Citizenship and Immigration Olivia Chow is quoted in a prepared release:"Instead of proudly showcasing what makes us Canadian, Harper's Conservatives have shamefully chosen to delete equal rights, including marriage, for gays and lesbians from our history...Minister Kenney should immediately apologise and restore to the guide the part of Canadian history that celebrates our spirit of tolerance and freedom."
If it's true that Minister Kenney is trying to remove references to gay rights from a document intended for people considering living in Canada it may fit with his politics, but it's not going to serve his government in the end. Failing to present Canada as it is to potential newcomers isn't going to change the make up of Canada, all it's going to do is result in confused and possibly unhappy new Canadians who were less prepared for the society and culture they now find themselves in. I hate to use a business metaphor (I know we lost this fight to neoliberals a long time ago, but I still wish we didn't treat the government like a business) but it's like dishonest advertising. If you're thinking about Canadian citizenship you should know our history of gay, lesbian, and queer rights activism. Needless to say it's something we think we should be proud of.
Read more NDP.ca: Don't write gay community out of Canadian history
- Join our co-operative team
February 22, 2010
Are you a detail-oriented highly organized self-starter interested in helping others make healthy sexual choices?
Does the idea of using your problem solving skills in a democratic work environment sound exciting?
Are you looking for an opportunity to engage your strong work ethic and communication skills in a company committed to progressive business practices that offers you a chance to share in the success of the company?
If so we want to hear from you. Our co-operative offers an extensive paid two week training, the opportunity to actively participate in the direction of the company, staff discounts, paid sick leave, and health benefits. Staff also have the opportunity to become owners and shareholders in the company.
Come As You Are is looking a full time customer service representative to work in our retail store. We want folks committed to sexual health, who love customer service and think working here would compliment their other school/volunteer/work/childcare obligations.
We are looking for a motivated individual with some retail experience. Volunteer experience, bilingualism & sexual health/education experience are all assets.
We are committed to diversity in hiring.
Application deadline is January 6th. Please download a Come As You Are job application as a word doc or pdf and e-mail or fax it to us.
- New Stuff!
posted by hh on February 19, 2010
We've got some awesome new products around Come As You Are that we wanted you to check out. Even if you spent a little too much dough enjoying your Valentine's Day to the fullest, these new top-of-the-line toys won't disappoint, and won't break the bank.
bCurious – This awesomely shaped external vibe is an affordable option for those looking for a great multi-functional rechargeable vibe. http://www.comeasyouare.com/default/index.cfm/shop/product/bSwish-bCurious-Rechargeable-Vibrator/
Fleshlight Vibro – For years, we’ve had customers asking for a Fleshlight that combines vibration with it’s already excellent design. The new Vibro comes with three multi-speed one-touch vibes that are inserted into the sleeve to take this Fleshlight to a new level. It’s also a deal - $100 for sleeve and case, plus the vib
rators – and it comes in it’s own sexy tin.
http://www.comeasyouare.com/default/index.cfm/shop/product/Fleshlight-Vibro-Pink-Lady/
Lelo Mona – Lelo’s got a new design out – they’ve upgraded their traditional control pad with easier to use push buttons, as well as streamlined the design of the body of the vibrator. Check out Mona – a total steal on sale at $110. 
http://www.comeasyouare.com/default/index.cfm/shop/product/Lelo-Mona-Vibrator/
- Amazon Sex Book Find: Definitely Not Kosher
February 17, 2010
Sometimes when I'm avoiding other work I troll Amazon for sex books in pre-publication. I'm always amazed that they have books listed that aren't due to be published for another eight months, or more, but they're already shilling the next "how to blow his mind" edition in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions.That's what I was doing when I stumbled across the book you see on the right; De Lust van Het Zwijn. Variously translated as The Desire of the Swine, The Lust of the Pig, and The Desire of the Hog depending on which free translation website you visit, the book is apparently the story of a man addicted to sex. Whether the man is represented by a pig on the cover, or this is in fact a scene played out for his twisted gratification, what I mostly want to know is did the author get permissions from either the woman or the swine before photoshopping them together.
