Monday, October 02, 2006


Tomorrow's News.

Today's frustrations first. As it happens, and it always does, software is full of glitches - we call them bugs for a good reason.
This bug is all about the editor function with in Blogger - which is where Hot Cherry Review lives for the time being.

It seems we are unable currently to edit recently made posts - ie. today's post. So, please stick it out with us, we'll get everything working and looking good as soon as we can.

So, for tomorrow... we are going to take a look at a few sites that can help you score some really great travel deals. We'll tell you how we've managed to save big bucks and give you the links to do it yourself.

Good girls don't do that!



Good girls don't do that! Or do they?

If you are under the age of 18 or feel you will be offended in any way by a blunt discussion on sexuality, please, please - don't read on. (it is not worth the grief and aggravation for either of us if you do)

Sexuality and women - big topic and I'm not going to cover it in any depth. Fact is, more and more I am chatting to girlfriends about it. Conversation swings around from the type and frequency of sex at home, bisexuality and who's doing who. Not surprising. No one really starts the conversation off in these directions, it just sort of winds it's way there.

What is surprising is still how little women speak about sex and personal sexuality. Men on the other hand... well.... that's a bit of a different story. (though insiders tell me it's not so much that they speak about it in 'real terms', the conversations more likely go along the lines of who is getting it, who is dreaming about it and who really doesn't care much anymore)

And what is wrong with this? Personally I think it is a shame that so many women are still 'shy' about this area of their lives. I also believe that women are very uniformed, something we can all change. Being informed may mean that fewer women take risks in hopes of fulfilling their desires, curiosity and fantasies. (Many women will meet men that they know nothing about, engage in sex that turns out to be unfulfilling and experiences that could be harmful to them)



I'm not a 'sex and sexuality expert' and don't pretend to be. I am however pretty keen to bring you the links you must check out in these areas.

Grab a cup of coffee and close your office door before you check these sites out - no they are not rude, they are however, very factual.

Venus Envy - online, Ottawa, Halifax: From their mission statment; 'We believe that everyone has the right to pleasure and that exploring sexual pleasure is key to being a healthy human being. Sexuality is a core component of personal identity, and strongly influences how we all operate in the world — from what we buy, to where we live, to how we interact with others. Everyone has the right to the shameless exploration of sex and sensuality, free from the disapproval of pleasure so often the case in our sex-negative culture.'
Venus Envy has a unique approach (in the sex toy industry) to the subjects of sex and sexuality. They offer an online catalog where you can browse and read product reviews, you can order online or visit their two locations. Venus Envy also offers a variety of courses - you heard it - courses. They cover off topics such as 'Going Down, a guide to Fellatio'. 'This workshop will cover anatomy, technique, communication skills and tricks to please your lady with your lips. And tongue, and teeth, and hands, and then some!' and 'Erotic Talk, talking dirty for women'. 'Know what you want, but not sure how to get it? Whether you're not sure what words to use, or how to start spilling them out of your mouth, this workshop will give you ideas on how to make talking about sex just as great as doing it.'

This is a classy site and a wonderful store. The staff is helpful, well educated and sincer.

Our second find has one store in Toronto and an online offering as well. 'Come as you are' whose tag is 'Good Sex is a Co-operative Endeavour!' is unique. They are a worker owned and operated by Sarah Forbes-Roberts, Gill Lamon and Cory Silverberg through their parent company CAYA Co-operative Ltd. Their mandate at Come As You Are 'is to create an environment in which people can receive information and sexual products that encourage and inform them about various sexual possibilities.'


The CAYA site offers product, shopping and care guides as well as an online catalog and product ordering. Come as you are also offers courses, such as Take It Off With Confidence (Women and Trans People Only) Learn the ins & outs of stripping and lap dancing for your very own in-house " T & A " experience. This course covers: Appreciating your own body & your unique allure, Unleashing your inner exhibitionist, and The “ Tricks of the Trade ".

Now if information is more to your liking, we also found 'Ducky DooLittle' . Here's her Bio: What we 'Ducky Doolittle emerged from behind the peepshow glass to find herself at the head of the class as one of America's most celebrated sex educators. Every year Ducky performs for thousands of individuals of every age, gender and sexual orientation at universities, private events and on stages throughout North America. She has 17 years experience in the field of sex, including working as a peepshow girl in Times Square, a stripper, dominatrix, and a nudie magazine model. Her sex work developed into a successful career as a sex journalist for fashion and men's magazines. Ducky spent three years working on staff as a Sex Educator with the feminist sex toys store Babeland, holding the position of Education Coordinator and Lead Workshop Facilitator. Currently Ducky is writing, performing and works as a Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Counselor for five NYC hospital emergency rooms. She has trained with Planned Parenthood in comprehensive STD prevention and comprehensive & medically accurate sex education. Her current tour includes book release parties, book signings, sexuality workshops and one-woman shows. She can be seen in bookstores, on university campuses, feminist sex toy shops, nightclubs and theaters.'

What we really like about 'Ducky's' site is all of the information, links and frankness. Check it out and bookmark it. Oh, did we mention she also has a new book out

Hope you've found this little entry fasinating and enjoyable. Feel free to contribute yourself. We are always on the look out for hip, cool Cherry Pickers! Email us and join our ranks today.