Tit-for-tat

When I hear the words “sale” and “bra” pushed together my nips perk up.

Especially when the comfy-cups in question are of superior quality, not like those flimsy items that La Senza sells. Much like the illusion that bin after bin of padded “push up” bras offer, they lie (Must we, must we, must we all increase our busts? What happened to au natural?)

Once again, Secrets From Your Sister is holding a “Dead Bra Sale.” On Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 you can put your tired bras to rest. Bring in a bra that is washed and in good condition (hygiene people) and get 25% off on a regular priced bra.

Sounds like a tit-tastic trade since the old bras that have had their run go on to romp in soft, laundry detergent scented pastures. In reality they are given a new home, a lovely new set of tats to support.

Every gently worn bra will be donated to Sistering, a women’s agency that provides programs and services to homeless, low-income and marginalized women in Toronto. A bra is something that is easy to take for granted. It may not be a necessity, but it’s a form of support, and for some women it can make all the difference.

The sale will go on from 10am until 7pm at both of their busty, bustling locations at 560 Bloor Street West (Bathurst station) and 2501 Yonge Street (Eglinton station.)

So whip em’ out for a good cause and you can get your paws on something special for the ladies. They deserve it.

Porn consumption stats: Who's dining?

If the internet was an entity it would be a porn addict. The proof is in the profits. You need your fix and there are millions of options to choose from.

Buffet style, exotic cuisine, the obscene and everything in between. It’s disposable, fast food consumption and it’s interesting to note although we often turn to idealized fantasy in our sexual romps through cyber space (ie. Waxed, fake bodies, synchronized orgasms, non-stop jackhammer intercourse, and prolific moans) a movement of amateur, independent porn is emerging too.

For those of us who want to see people fucking who have some believable chemistry, real orgasms and less-than-perfect bodies there are other options, like feminist porn. With a mandate of real pleasure, women run production companies and mainstream stereotype challenging material it’s an organic alternative to the mickey D’s fare. But tastes vary, so here are some interesting statistics about the porn we consume.

Amount of pornographic websites: 4.2 million (12% of websites)

Daily search engine requests that are pornographic: 68 million (25% of total requests)

US adults who regularly visit pornography on the web: 40 million

Visitors to pornography sites who are male: 72%

Visitors to pornography sites who are female: 28%

1 in 3 visitors to adult sites are women

Statistics should be conveyed this way more often.

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She’s Shameless:

Women write about growing up, rocking out and fighting back
By Adriana Rolston

These are stories for every woman, young or old, who has ever felt like a misfit, or who don’t fit the mould of the “good girl.” Women who saw rules about how to look, think and act scrawled on the chalkboard and sought to furiously erase them.

She’s Shameless is an anthology of 25 women’s reflections on their experiences as girls and teens. But Shameless magazine editor Megan Griffith-Greene and publisher Stacey May Fowles make it clear in the introduction that these are not cautionary tales. There is no list of do’s and don’ts. What you’ll find instead are raw, defiant and honest journal-style narratives from women of different races and sexualities, women who are artists, activists or feminists, who often weren’t accepted by their peers and survived to tell the tale.

The short stories deal with guilt and rebellion about dating boys, loving girls, having small breasts, being too skinny, vaginas, having sex, self-inflicting pain, making zines, reading erotica, getting pregnant, having a baby or having an abortion, striving to be normal and learning that normal never existed in the first place. It’s evident that for every way to conform there is a way to break free.

These tales of girlhood and womanhood are powerful and relatable. When you read them, you will feel as though you know these shameless women, these strong sisters, these kindred spirits, even if you’ve never met them. This is the place to embrace their stories. m

Megan Griffith-Greene and Stacey May Fowles

*Featured in McClung's 2010 Winter issue

Feminist porn awards jury member contest

Below are all the details for feminist porn enthusiasts out there who are eager and up for the task of watching hours of titillating clips for a good cause. And what better reason to avoid that 20 page Marxist theory essay than to fulfill your role as a porn awards juror and indulge in observing steamy scene after scene after scene.

That`s a lot of fisting, female ejaculation, strap-ons, curvaceous bods, anal beads and paddling, all in the name of enjoyable porn reviewing for the 2010 Feminist Porn Awards. So check out the application details from Good For Her`s website and if you think you have what it takes, prepare for the position by watching some warm-up vids now. Practice makes perfect, and pleasurable porn too!

Win a chance to be on the 2010 Feminist Porn Awards Jury Committee!

Ever want to watch the latest and greatest in Feminist Porn from the privacy of your own home? Ever want a say in which of these films is honored and shared with the world at the Feminist Porn Awards? In honor of our 5th anniversary celebration, Good For Her is launching a Jury Member Contest giving you (yes you!) an opportunity to sit on the jury committee and help select this year’s Feminist Porn Award Winners!

Participation Requirements:

If selected, you must:

* Keep all material and discussion strictly confidential until the ceremony.
* Be able to attend 2 meetings with the jury (out of town participants may phone in for such meetings)
* Think that feminist porn is a necessary, progressive and constructive form of erotic media that must be celebrated and embraced!
* Be willing to have your name published as a contest winner and jury member. (Pseudonyms acceptable)
* Be at least 18 years of age

If chosen, you will receive:

* The honor of watching all submitted Feminist Porn material (and keeping some content where appropriate!)
* 2 VIP tickets to the Feminist Porn Awards (Which include 2 VIP tickets to the awards show, 2 VIP tickets to Provocative.Public.Porn Screening on April 8th, 2010 and 1 VIP gift bag)
* A $100 Gift Certificate to Good For Her
* Bragging rights. Lots of them.

Please submit the following information to: chase@goodforher.com

Name
Address
Email
Phone

* 300 words about why you should be the next Feminist Porn Awards Jury Member!
* 300 word review of a porn DVD or erotic sex media form of your choice!

Failure to meet the requirements of the jury member contract will render all offers, benefits and compensation null and void. Jury members will be required to watch approximately 30 hours of pornography. Good For Her is not responsible for any injury that may result from being a jury member. Jury members must submit proof of age when requested.

Contest closes February 15th

You could help choose raunchy scenes like this. Oooooooh yeeees......