New FC2 female condoms

As a sensuality coach I am usually the one helping introduce new things to others, yet very recently a friend introduced me to the FC2 female condom.  He talked of how it had dramatically changed his sex life after years of irritation from traditional condoms.  The sensation was apparently much better as well.  I quickly whipped my Ipad Air from my purse and feverishly begin searching the web for information and what I learned had me excited!  FC2 was created in 2009 and is made of latex-free Nitrile.  This material helps conduct heat and allows for a more natural experience.The Female Health Company is currently the only producer.  It looks like a very large condom with a polyurethane ring at the enclosed end.  It is inserted by squeezing this ring and pushing into the vagina.  I could not wait to try it!  Luckily my friend had some on hand as I later found that it is very difficult to find these in stores.  Walgreens carries them, yet I decided to buy in bulk online from condomjungle.com where I was able to purchase 100 for $135 with free shipping.  :)    I have to say that now I completely favor the FC2 over traditional condoms.  The condom allowed the experience to feel much more natural than a male condom.  With each thrust in I felt I could feel the penis just as if there was no barrier at all.  I was hooked!  Upon completion you grasp the sides of the condom which are draped over the vaginal lips and gently pull it out.  I have been recommending these to all my friends!  If you have any trouble locating these feel free to shoot me a message and I'll be sure to get some to you!  Enjoy ;)

My Reflection on "The Case of the Closely Watched Courtesans" by Nina Kushner

I read an article today sent to me by a close friend in which I found very intriguing.   Seeing as it held it's rank as the number one most read article of the day on Slate.com, an online news venue for modern culture,  it is obviously of great interest to others as well. Entitled "The Case of the Closely Watched Courtesans," the article examines the obsessive nature of the 18th century Parisian investigating into the lives of high end courtesans of the time by the police.  Through a plethora of countless years of watching and documenting these women, and their every move, it is clear that they were of great interest to the police, yet very little came of this surveillance.  So why do it?  Nina Kushner poses the same question in this thoughtfully written excerpt from her book Erotic Exchanges: The World of Elite Prositution in 18th-Century Paris.  In a cultural climate where social status was expected to fit into a clear hierachy, many of these women defied norms.  Kushner delves into the lives of the 18th century "kept woman" through the meticulous documentation of the police vice squad of the time. What is apparent is the clear role these women play in their society and the power they reap from being a vital component.  Moving themselves up in status, wealthy, and autonomy, these women evade the oppression many women of this time experienced. My conclusion is this was, and still is, the intriguing component that surround women of this nature. Most were unmarried, heads of their households, freely employing themselves, and enjoying lavish lifestyles.  They were not controlled.  So as to the question of why the police were so interested; I think it is simple.    They were powerful.  They had something that many wanted and skillfully delivered without causing a disruption to society. The police were intrigued by them.  Maybe even envious at times.  Who wouldn't be?  They were strong women in control of their own lives and destiny.   One must speculate they were leaders in a revolutionary ideology towards seeking self gratification, evading oppression, and fulfilling a lifestyle otherwise out of their birthright.  To have watched them so closely yet do nothing with the information over time makes me wonder if the police formed a sense of respect for them. It was a valuable service and positive impact on society in which they clearly provided.  I applaud Ms. Kushner for bringing this to light and in my quest for further information am not only ordering her book, but hoping she will agree to meet with me for an interview.  Details to come.....  ;)

The New Space

So I have this cousin that is very talented in her field of interior design.  I would argue that she is one of the best in NC if not the best.  I have alway been hesitant to intertwine family and business, yet I knew she would create the atmosphere I wanted with all high end furnishing.  I let her practice first on my golf course home in north Raleigh and what she created was breathtaking.  After searching for the perfect space for a month in the very prosperous and quickly growing area of Cary ( just west of Raleigh) I found a gem.  Close to Research Triangle Park, Raleigh- Durham International Airport, and the techno giants I found a private get-away that I often refer to as the "ultimate woman cave".  Now just imagine how much fun we had designing this new luxury apartment!  And the photo shoots that have followed have really captured the look I was going for.  I am such a sucker for that old Hollywood Marilyn Monroe feel and I think that is exactly the impression it gives.  I have include two themed rooms - "Heaven" and "Hell".  It's actually a lot harder than you would think to find wearable angel wings!  I have finally resorted to having a pair custom made.  Stay tuned!  My life is about to get really interesting.....  ;)