Advice / Education

This is a sassy and informative little site by Megan Andelloux, a certified sex educator. Megan offers workshops, menarche parties, sex coaching, and phone consultations for a fee. There is also a lot of free content, like a guide to purchasing sex toys and a video about how to tell if a woman is faking orgasm. There are lots of links to sex positive resources and free podcasts as well. I particularly liked the section of her site devoted to explaining how to become a sex educator yourself! Educational, entertaining, and practical! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2009-06-08
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, Sexuality Info

The layout is nice, but the new SugarTiger.com is unfortunately lacking in members at the moment. The site features chat rooms which were utterly empty both times I visited. The forums were similarly quiet; only a couple dozen posts had been made at the time of this writing. Categories were in place both in the chat rooms and forums for discussions on general sexuality, hook-ups, fantasies and the like. It's too bad that the only sound came from the tumbleweeds blowing through. Rounding out the site is an empty FAQ page and a handful of tired sexuality articles which have been published and published again across the web. Your site looks really nice, SugarTiger.com webmaster, but you're going to have to do some more work to encourage members to join. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2009-04-23
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Advice / Education

You can't swing a cat on the internet without hitting a half-dozen blogs written by self-described "sexperts." Most of these are heavy on advice about sucking cough drops while giving head (been there), pretending to be strangers while meeting at a bar (done that) or taking anal sex slowly (yawn). In contrast, Pillow Talk with a Sassy Sexpert offers posts dealing more with the emotional and practical aspects of sex. In her year-deep archives, you'll find the Sassy Sexpert's advice on dealing with the struggles of long-distance relationships, thoughts on becoming comfortable with her own body, and some potential pitfalls pillow-fuckery. The Sassy Sexpert also provides extensive suggested play-lists for all kinds of sexual encounters. She suggests some Rammstein for your rough sex, or the Ying Yang Twins for the times you want it raunchy. Nice work, Sassy Sexpert. I will definitely be back to read more. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2008-12-26
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Advice / Education

We're all looking for out of body sex, aren't we? We all want the kind of sex that transports us to alternative realities where there are no concerns at all but for wildly throbbing naughty bits. Lovely as this sounds, it's not exactly what OutOfBodyEcstasy.com's webmaster Allie has in mind. Instead, her aim is to teach people about astral sex, dream sex and telepathic sex. The ability to have sex without physically touching is a skill, Allie says, which can be developed with practice; she gives many examples and exercises aimed at increasing that skill. The stories Allie tells are quite compelling, making me wish I had more time (and less skepticism) so that I could try out of body sex for myself. If the information presented on the site isn't enough, you can (for a fee) set up a call with Allie in order to gain more insight about your spirit life. - aag

Date Reviewed: 2008-12-11
Cost: free Advertising Content: moderate
Category Listings: Advice / Education, Uncategorizable

If you're interested in male chastity devices, check out MaleChastityNow.com. This one-man operation produces a handful of products to keep your favorite male sub under control. Put the pinch on his penis with an adjustable glans ring, or keep him locked up with a device which, when inserted into the urethra, will keep him erection-free for days at a time. All these items are hand-made; the creator will discuss options, sizing, and even special requests via email. Unfortunately, there's not much information provided on the site about shipping policies and rates, returns and the like. The lack of these details prevents me from giving the site the "quality" rating it otherwise deserves. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2008-12-02
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: Advice / Education, BDSM Resources, Sexuality Info

Take a moment and imagine a leather Facebook or Myspace, and then imagine it being run by and for kinky folks. That is exactly what Fetlife is! It is the coolest new community site out there for pervs, and it is absolutely 100% free. I had been hearing the buzz about this new spot on the web from a few of my lifestyle friends, and I finally decided to go set up an account and take a look myself. Many years ago I had been on other sites that promised community and allowed free communication, but since those sites have sold to other companies their soul has left the building and communication costs money. It is also communication that is no longer under the nurturing ownership of perverts with a personal interest in our tribe. I'd lost interest, and so had most of my friends. I was hoping that this site could be some of what I was missing on the old ones. Wow, I wasn't disappointed! I immediately ran into some of my old friends, and then ran off to recruit new ones. It is easy to sign up. Once you have, then you set up a profile. You can add pics to it, and you'll never run into that "you have to have such and such membership" to view pics or show them to others. There are social groups here with ongoing forum conversations, so you can sign up for topics that interest you (or create your own groups). There is a mail system that acts like a personal bulletin board for private conversations, so you don't lose track of what has been said to anyone. You can post writing, see what your friends are doing, and a lot more. A lot of talented pervs are posting writing and engaging in conversation here. I've met a lot of new friends. There is a small amount of advertising, but it is done really tastefully and never gets in the way. You can write to the folks that run the site, and they will actually write you back. I've been in love with this place and raving about it for the last several weeks. This is one of the few sites that didn't ask for review. I sought out the owner and asked him if I could post one. It is that good. I feel like I'm giving you guys an early Christmas gift. Go check it out! This is the next big kinky community site! They are going to be huge, and they will stay huge as long as they keep the spirit that they have now. - Vamp » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2008-11-05
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, BDSM Resources, Blogs / Journals - BDSM Dominant, Blogs / Journals - BDSM Submissive, Blogs / Journals - Couples, Blogs / Journals - Sex, GBLT Resources, Personal Ads, Sexuality Info, Uncategorizable

Go-To Girl is a "no-nonsense, bossy sexpert." People send her questions like, "Here's my question: is it possible to transmit oral herpes to genitals and vice versa?" She then goes on to explain the answer, which in this case is definitely yes. She tends to reply in very frank, humorous, and informative ways. I think the tone is very female friendly, and it will appeal to anyone who reads things like GoAskAlice.com. A delightful, well written, and informative blog! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-10-16
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, Blogs / Journals - Sex, Safer Sex Info, Sexuality Info

I normally wouldn't review a blog that was this new, but this one is so unusual that I just couldn't help myself. It is written by an "Orgy Planner" in the UK, and it gives practical and helpful advice to those interested in planning their own orgy party. There are only a few short essays at the moment, but they all contain pretty good information. An example of what you'll find here is, "Put your TV in the cupboard. Better still, drape a dry towel over the front and position it to be facing the wall, with a cushion gently placed against the screen to prevent it being jarred or knocked. You'll thank me when a stiletto'd foot from a squirming guest stabs into the space where your HD Flatscreen used to be." I look forward to more entries! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-10-04
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, Blogs / Journals - Sex, Sexuality Info

This is a very fun site that is all about the penis. It has a penis survey that asks about length, width, circumference, circumcision, and growing vs showing. It is interesting to see that the survey currently is very close to the information that is often reported through more mainstream and academic sources. In addition to that, they offer a Dicktionary (penis synonym database) and several penis quizzes. It is a bit educational, but mostly just a fun time. The links section lists quite a few high quality and on topic sites. Extremely well done! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-09-29
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, Humor / Satire / Silly, Sexuality Info

This website's main focus in on self-bondage. It uses a wiki based database to organize bondage information including safety, general toys, personal introductions of members, nature based toys, stories, and personal experiences. Membership is free, and after you become a registered user you can submit info to the site. The content is a bit on the light side right now, but I'm sure it will grow with time. On a personal note, I highly recommend that anyone considering solo bondage do extensive research beyond this site before attempting it. I once found myself in solo bondage tied to a bookcase during a power outage, and it was a very good thing that I had a nearby flashlight and some bandage scissors to get myself out of the situation. Proper safety procedures can make a potentially deadly situation into nothing more than a funny anecdote. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-09-24
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, BDSM Fiction, BDSM Resources, Female Bondage, Male Bondage

Hmmmm.....The Esybron Institute claims to be a division of Mills Grae University, and it specializes in the sexuality of women. Well, I did a bit of research about that. So far I've found that Mills Grae University is non-accredited, and it doesn't even mention this Institute. As if that isn't bad enough, they solicit donations and participation in a research project on this site. There are a few essays on sexuality here, many of them with a tone that is somewhat spiritual in nature. Maybe these folks are on the up and up, but they are doing a great impression of a bunch of scam artists. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-08-21
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education

We used to get a lot more of these types of sites, and I miss them. This is one of those home grown personal websites that used to rule the web, before the blog explosion. It is written by Seeker's breath{MS}, and you can tell that she found the graphics and designed the place herself. It is full of articles she has written, resources she values, and a lot of personal opinion about D/s relationships. There are links to a myspace page and blog as well. In her mission statement she says, "Please, do not confuse BDSM with D/s. Even though D/s is a part of the three facets in BDSM it is not a fetish, it is a natural way of life." Her approach is very romantic, and she discusses ideas as diverse as the concept of a soul mate and meditation. I really love this sort of thing, even when I have a different take on some of it at times. This is when the web shines for me, when someone taps out their thoughts on a home computer and places a bit of themselves on the internet. That is what I was doing when Jane found me! A sweet little site about dominance and submission. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-08-20
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, BDSM Resources, Blogs / Journals - BDSM Submissive, D / S

Sex Positive Feminism. What does that mean? "Sex Positive Feminists (or sex-radical, pro-sex or sexually liberated feminists) believe that women's sexual freedom is an essential part of women's autonomy. Any legal or social control or regulation over the sexual self is an attempt to control and regulate women, undermines their freedom and infringes upon their human rights. We are interested in promoting sex workers' rights, sex education in schools, and we encourage the free expression of sexualities." This blog organizes and calls attention to a monthly event of bloggers that examines topics of interest. Writers like Susie Bright have participated in this, and I really hope that folks check it out. These issues should be important to everyone, because they are human issues and not just women's issues. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-08-13
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, Sexuality Info

Wow! If you want behind the scenes information on fine art nude photography, I think that this may be your dream come true. David Weisenbarger has put together a growing online exhibit of female nudes, and all of them are respectful and celebrate the artform. He has well over 60 different sessions online, each of which show all the shots from the session in sizes that range from small (800 pixels) to extra large (3500-5000 pixels). You can download the sets as zip files, or view them one by one on the site. The models are very young and petite women, mostly from the Ukraine and Armenia. One of the site's main models is actually the photographer's wife, and all of the models seem to be active community members of the site. You can leave comments on individual sets, messages for the models, discuss things in the forum with David, watch video interviews with the talent, or even go and read an indepth lesson on the photographic skills and equipment used to produce the set! I read over some of the lessons, and they are particularly good at discussing lighting and depth of field issues. If you are a photographer or model, you can submit some of your own work in the member forum for comment and discussion. I was curious about another minor feature of the site as well, the owners used to run a humanitarian mission to orphanages in the Ukraine. Now, they have created a David-Nudes Charity that gives 10% of the membership fee to kids in the Ukraine and surrounding Eastern European countries. Neat! A good place to ask questions, learn, and enjoy! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-07-30
Cost: $19.95/month recurring Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, amateur compilations, fine art nudes

This blog is associated with Lady Jaided magazine and the full title of it is "Lady Jaided's Sex Talk for Wicked Women: Conversations with Women Who Refuse to Behave." Well, what is not to love about that? This blog discusses everything from the texture of semen to female sexual health issues and gender roles around the world. I found it fun, informative, sex-positive, and empowering. I think that folks that enjoy the tone of Jane's Guide will enjoy Susan Edwards' writing as well. Definitely stop by and give this blog a good read! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-07-18
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, Blogs / Journals - Sex, Safer Sex Info, Sex Positive Goddesses, Sexuality Info

Who is Uncle Terry? That is what I was left wondering, as there is no real explanation of this. So, I can only assume that he is "just some guy" who is offering advice on the web. Fair enough! There is an advice column of sorts, and an advice forum. To say that I wasn't impressed with the level of information and the tone is putting it mildly. You know you are in for something interesting when a sex positive resource decides to do things like talk about "disgusting fetishes". (sigh) Anyway, there are some articles, news stories, and erotic stories here as well. It didn't float my boat, but you may enjoy it. I highly suspected that a lot of the text wasn't that original, and some google-fu revealed that to be true. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-07-18
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education

I had a lot of fun reading Karen's blog. It is a wonderful collection of insights into sexuality written by a confident woman over thirty. Here is one of my favorite quotes from her work, "Well, some ladies are a little shy about 'masturbating' themselves in front of a new guy. I might be a little harsh but I think this kind of shy is ridiculous. Ladies, you are letting them stick their penis in you but are too shy to get yourself off in the process? Shy and demure behavior is not for the bedroom, it's for when you meet his parents, or children, or boss." I could not have said it better myself. Karen has a wonderfully brazen tone throughout her writing, and I love it. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-07-08
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, Blogs / Journals - Sex, Sexuality Info

This is a site about human sexuality, and it is strongly geared towards heterosexual couples in committed relationships. It has a collection of extremely brief articles on everything from romance to anal sex. Most of the information is pretty basic stuff, but it is a good reminder (and there are a few gems in there). There is an erotic stories section with about 30 stories, and they are currently taking submissions. Most of the writing is by Dr. Joy Davidson and Robert W. Birch, Ph.D. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-06-23
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, mainstream erotica, Safer Sex Info, Sexuality Info

This blog on human sexuality has some really neat articles with titles like "Sex Tips For 'Married Old Guys' - How to Keep Your Sex Life Hot, Even Without Erections" and "Help! Does Liking Gay Porn Make Me Gay?!" The owner/operator is a woman named Rose Rivera, who earned a Masters degree in Family and Sexuality Studies. The writing is fresh, intelligent, and easy to read. She offers up reviews, advice, erotica, and more. There are also quite a few pictures and links to affiliate sites. Although there were a lot of links that led elsewhere, I didn't find that it interfered with my reading. It was just a bit confusing finding my way around at first. My tip? Use the "What Are You Into?" menu to quickly navigate to the content you want. I think that many of our readers will appreciate the tone of this site. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-06-12
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, Blogs / Journals - Sex, Sexuality Info

Last May the nice folks over at Good Vibrations launched their own blog. It's full of interesting little tidbits pulled from sex news, music, store promotions, and the different writers' thoughts on various topics. The left sidebar also contains "quickies": short posts from the writers that are a sort of mishmosh of random topics like talking to your kids about sex, funny anecdotes, and other sex news. Overall, the site is fun, interesting, and has a pleasant and fairly easy to navigate layout. I was amused for ages by clicking the tags and exploring the archives. My only problem with the site is how infrequently it is updated; with 13 bloggers on staff, I would have expected more updates and new posts - readers usually have to wait two or three days for something new. But it's a very cool site, one that I'll be bookmarking so that I can check on it every few days to see what new and interesting things the writers have for me. - Shay

Date Reviewed: 2007-10-29
Cost: free Advertising Content: medium
Category Listings: Advice / Education, Blogs / Journals - Sex, Sexuality Info