For those of you who like a little teeth

Is this taking the recent vampire revival to a whole new level, or what? Ever thirsting (sorry) to exploit the latest craze, this fleshlight in a soda can (wtf) is purported to really get your blood pumpin'. Just whip it out and soon your Eric Northman fantasies will be that much more vivid-or so they promise:

Polish up your stake and drive it into this soft, vampire mouth for an orgasm that will wake the living dead. Packing the same punch as the original Fleshjacks but housed in a compact soda can and featuring the exclusive Vampire Fang inner canal texture not found on any other Fleshjack product.

"An orgasm that could wake the living dead" - Sounds like the Dead Dolls will be getting a lot more bookings in the months to come.

Complete with a smutty photo gallery of some lucky dude getting his ahem, "stake polished," as well as a sexy video (which, sadly, I could not embed), the Count Cockula website is a must see.


Promise me you'll check it out, if only so you can come back and explain to me the connection between "a cum shooting experience so terrifying" and a soda can. Again, wtf.

Smut on the Dance Floor Pics!!

Mitra lookin' sleek 'n saucy

The first edition of Smut on the Dance Floor was a smashing success! Thanks so much to everyone who came out, volunteered and contributed their time. We couldn't have done it without you!! Stay tuned for news about our next event, which is sure to be even hotter and smuttier. What an effing good time. Srsly.

XXX
Lickety Split

DJ Mitz and Lickety founder & wonder woman, Amber

Everyone gettin' down on the sweaty dance floor

Lickety's fundraiser, Julie, doing double duty as DJ Muscleman

Me and art director, Lara, vamping it up!

Supr Fossl Powr killed the dance floor

So many smiles

An amazingly fun night!

Three cheers for DIY publishing, sex positive expression and all our wicked smutsters! Whoo hoo!

Cock Block Rock

"Abstinence rules! Playing is for fools!" from Michael Sweets 1994 self titled debut album.

A bit of news and a gros merci!

Photos of Amber and Kathleen at Lickety Split #7 launch party...in costume, of course! Kathleen is the teletubby and Amber is the shooting star!

Hey lovelies,

It's been a long time since we rock n' rolled, hasn't it? Well, it's time again for bulging pants and sticky panties! As you must have heard, Lickety Split smut zine is launching a new monthly dance party to offset printing costs for the next issue. Cum on out and party in support of the magazine you lust after! Check out the party details right here: http://licketysplitzine.blogspot.com/2009/10/lickety-split-presents-smut-on-dance.html

Also, just so's you know: Lickety Split smut zine has been taking time this year to freshen up and make some much-needed changes. Along with firming up our fundraising strategies, the Lickety team is transitioning by incorporating new collaborators (Sarah, Lara, Mitra and more!). You can contact Sarah directly at sarah@licketysplitzine.com. A couple of names you might recognize and some you will get to know better in the coming months! Some of us other Licketys (Amber and Kathleen) are moving on to heavy pet with some new projects, but we will still be out and about working in smaller ways to make Lickety Split the best indie porn mag it can be! We thought it would be nice to let you know that we've appreciated all the sweaty, turned pages over the years and that the new team is hotly pursuing the next issue of "guilt free and fun smut for everyone!" (2008 Expozine awards). Thanks for all the incredible support over the years, from the bottoms of our apple bottoms.

Stick around for more filthy fun and support Lickety Split!

Love,

Amber & Kathleen

Bash this, bozo!

Awesome. Effing. Website.

• Bash this, bozo! website
  
• More here on xtra.ca

Photo by Anita Schoepp

Smutty Pride

Check out this rad poster for Smut on the Dance Floor, created by one amazing Katie Shamash!

Amazing.

I am so pumped!!

UP YOURS!

UP YOURS! the monthly queer dance party is tomorrow night y'all!

This time around there will be three burlesque acts starting promptly at 11pm, so don't miss it.

It is also the first release party of the The Rimjobs, yeah that's right they are called The Rimjobs and they are going to adequately lube you up for the dance party after the performances.

DJs include:

Cat-o-Strofik

Muscleman

The Salvation Army

Disco Geek

Also special appearance by RPM (Roving Party Machine)

Be there, it's going to be awesome!!!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155431891312

Lickety Split Presents: Smut on the dance floor!!!

This is our first monthly dance party fundraiser. Excited? Because we are!

Come out to WOOF bar to support DIY publishing, and our sex positive community of writers, artists and performers.
Indulge your inner/outer exhibitionist/voyeur/dancer with the sexiest peeps to walk the block.

It will be a booty shaking, pelvic grinding, sweaty body touching, luscious lip kissing, naughty nipple showing good time.

The marvelous musical stylings of:
DJ Noisy Nora
DJ Muscle Man
DJ Mitz
DJ Horsecock
Supr Fossl Powr
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just wait, there's more!
Dirty Photo Booth
Peep Show
Kissing Booth
AND...
CHEAP BOOZE!!!!!!

$5 Dollars at the door and all proceeds go to fund our next launch!

PS. If anyone is interested in volunteering let us know!
PSS. Tell all your friends too!

Specifics:

Friday, October 23
10 pm-3 am
WOOF Bar, 1661 Ste-Catherine, E.
Metro Papineau

Contact: sarah@licketysplitzine.com

A Very Seductive Scent

Yum! Sexy car-gasms in Paris. If YSL can promise me this, all the time, I may just buy myself a bottle.

Hardcore Pussy

Everyone needs a little love on a rainy Friday night.

Iran in My Heart

Have you checked out Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel Embroideries, yet? It's been out for a little while now and I finally devoured it in one sitting this past weekend. An intimate, humourous and intelligent portrait of a few Iranian women's views on sex, love and marriage, it is a must read.

Alcohol: Women's Favourite Aphrodisiac?

An article in this week's BUST Newsletter, mulls over the "facts."

'Cause "women" is clearly a homogenous category and no one's ever seen Don Draper throw back a few before engaging in some car crashing infidelity.

Watch out ladies who've slept with more than 8 men-you're a slut.

Also, all women are heterosexual.

Thursday: Brought to You By the Orginal Gay Slash Fiction Couple

Hot.

2 Hot Transsexuals Finally Give some Answers!

"Has someone ever asked you a question that feels invasive? Has a complete stranger ever made assumptions about your life? Do people tell you that your name and pronouns puts a strain on their lives? Red and Charles answer some of these challenging questions!" - freshlycharles



So. Awesome.

Who's Hotter? The Undead Edition

Being home sick the last few days has given me time to ponder some of life's important questions. Unfortunately, the feverish brain isn't always the best judge of what qualifies as an "important question," and in this case, the brain-scrambling, gray matter liquifying, ideologically blindsiding subject I've been considering is--who's hotter, Spike or Angel?


So, stop for a second with those Bill Compton and Eric Northman debates and remember the ontological struggle you experienced when faced with a decision between Louis and Lestat. Then, remember how the whole Louis/Lestat question was disqualified due to the burned-in-your-memory portrayal of both of these characters by none other than the extremely unsexy Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, respectively. Ok, no judgement here. It's cool to get hot over what gets you hot. Be proud, nuff said. But, seriously, if you do think either of those hunks of celluloid is the spiciest spice on your Mexican pizza, do you ever really tell anyone?


Ok, I digress. Clearly, my complete lack of the hots for B.P. and T.C., respectively, as well as my valiant call for respect for the original vamps of prime time, demonstrates the unwavering importance of the Spike vs. Angel query. There you have it. Rational. Relevant. Of the upmost importance in a world filled with viral vampire media marketing campaigns.

One's got a chip in his brain, the other's got a soul.

One has a cockney drawl, the other a terrible (and I mean, terrible) Irish accent.

Both have rollicking tempers and washboard abs.

Who will it be, people? I'll let you decide.

Get "Person"alized

'Cause you know ladies, nothing says personhood like having a fella give you a set of panties with his name on them.

Ok, maybe it is a tad sexy to be holding the name of your lover so close to your love bits, but just remember to subvert ideas of ownership people.

A Little Too-Literal interpretation, Anyone?

Wow.



I'm guessing whoever built this is either the most naive person ever, or living happily knowing they pulled one of the weirdest pranks of the 20th century.

Lickety Split smut zine Seeks Project Coordinator and Treasurer!!

Lickety Split smut zine is searching for a volunteer to become our new project coordinator and treasurer. We are looking for an extremely organized and motivated individual to manage the administrative and financial tasks related to the running of the zine. Previous experience in project management/administration is an asset, as are strong interpersonal and leadership skills. This is a non-hierarchical position expected to be performed while continually encouraging and maintaining collective and consensus based decision making.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Organizing meetings of the Lickety Split team and taking minutes
  
• Working with each department to set deadlines
  
• Liaising with all departments re. workflow, deadlines, meetings
• Facilitating the creation of annual budget as well as budgets for all departments
• Managing bank account
  
• Organizing and filing invoices and receipts in an orderly fashion to create a clear paper trail
• Processing payment to vendors (printers, etc.)
• Whenever necessary acting as an intermediary contact and administrator re. general inquiries
  
• Keeping zine on track by staying on top of future plans and initiating action in respect to these
  

Though this is an unpaid gig, refreshments, space and time will be available as well as major kudos, high fives and freebies along the way. For those of you who are interested in beefing up your resume, or have talent to share, please send your CV and get in contact with Sarah at sarah@licketysplitzine.com.

The deadline to apply is September 30th, 5pm. Lickety Split is an equal opportunity "employer" and members of traditionally disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

Lickety Split smut zine Seeks Advertising Guru!!

Lickety Split smut zine is searching for a self-motivated, organized and marketing-savvy volunteer to become our new advertising guru!

As a publication and community that prioritizes sex positive expression and thought, and considers compromising our politics a major turn-off, our ad person would work to approach like-minded businesses and organizations to sell ad space while continually upholding the Lickety Split mandate. With the additional duties of conducting ongoing research into potential advertisers as well as the creation and maintenance of our ad contact database, creativity is a must, as is the ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with the Lickety Split team. Previous experience is an asset, and while this is an unpaid gig, there is future potential for commission based on total sales. What’s more, we’re happy to be approached by students who are interested in this position as an internship/Co-op opportunity.

For those of you who are interested in beefing up your resume, or have talent to share, please send a cover letter and your CV to sarah@licketysplitzine.com.

The deadline to apply is September 30th, 5pm. Lickety Split is an equal opportunity "employer" and members of traditionally disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

Lickety Split is a pansexual smut zine dedicated to encouraging sex-positive expression and thought. The zine promotes collaborative art making and encourages diverse contributions to climb into bed with one another, because one sexual expression just does not satisfy. Lickety Split wants to help make the masses cum with smutty photography and art, essays and stories in order to fulfill the whole human being and address the complexity of sex.

Lickety Split smut zine Seeks Fundraiser Fantastico!!

Lickety Split smut zine is searching for self-motivated, organized and outgoing volunteer to help us make our fundraising dreams come true!

We are looking for a creative individual who has a knack for drumming up a diverse array of fun and innovative fundraising strategies and events ⎯ be they silent auctions, rock shows, workshops, sponsorships, you name it. If you’ve got the ideas and the chutzpah to make them a reality, we want to hear about it!

As always, the ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with the Lickety Split team, volunteers, and especially our event planner, is a must — as is a keen sense of what makes people open their wallets and pull out their chequebooks. Now is an especially exciting time to be part of the Lickety Split team and, as the zine grows, we are looking for someone to help us expand our revenue streams to include sponsors, grants and promotion of membership and subscriptions. As fundraiser, your main responsibilities would include:

• Planning and organizing fundraising events alone and with the Lickety Split team
• Approaching and maintaining relationships with current and potential sponsors
  
• The creation and maintenance of Lickety Split's sponsorship database
• Ongoing research into applicable grants and similar revenue streams
• Development of membership and promotion of subscriptions

Though this is currently an unpaid gig, refreshments, space and time will be available as well as major kudos, high fives and freebies along the way. Each issue of Lickety Split relies heavily on the revenue generated by fundraising and your contribution in this capacity is essential to our production!

For those of you who are interested in beefing up your resume, or have talent to share, please send a cover letter and your CV to Sarah at sarah@licketysplitzine.com. What’s more, we’re happy to be approached by students who are interested in this position as an internship/Co-op opportunity.

The deadline to apply is September 30th, 5pm. Lickety Split is an equal opportunity "employer" and members of traditionally disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

Lickety Split is a pansexual smut zine dedicated to encouraging sex-positive expression and thought. The zine promotes collaborative art making and encourages diverse contributions to climb into bed with one another, because one sexual expression just does not satisfy. Lickety Split wants to help make the masses cum with smutty photography and art, essays and stories in order to fulfill the whole human being and address the complexity of sex.

Lickety Split smut zine seeks Distro and Sales Officer!!

Lickety Split smut zine is searching for an outgoing, organized and reliable volunteer to help bring us to the masses, over and over again! As our distro and sales officer, you will be responsible for assuring Lickety Split reaches our local and international audiences in a timely and professional manner, while continually keeping an eye out for new opportunities to promote the zine and its sex positive mandate. The ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with the Lickety Split team is a must and previous experience is an asset.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with consignment shops and wholesalers about sales and stock and check in with them periodically

• Coordinate on-line sales (Etsy, Indyish) and update them in a timely fashion

• Manage the subscription list

• Organize and file invoices and receipts for mailing/distro expenses in an orderly fashion to create a clear paper trail

• Manage mailings of stock in a timely fashion to consignment shops, wholesalers and on-line orders.

• Coordinate volunteers to help with stocking consignment shops

• Coordinate the distribution of one-sheets and promotional material to current and potential customers

• Collaborate with LS on-line and PR team to promote new zines

• Store and maintain stock in a responsible fashion

Note: this position, like other LS positions, has busy seasons and then less busy times (in between issues) as the demand for stock goes up and down.

Though this is currently an unpaid gig, refreshments, space and time will be available as well as major kudos, high fives and freebies along the way. People's knowledge of Lickety Split and its sex positive outlook is directly linked to the work of our distro and sales officer and this role is essential to fostering energy amongst the LS team, community and contributors!

For those of you who are interested in beefing up your resume, or have talent to share, please send a cover letter and your CV and get in contact with Sarah at sarah@licketysplitzine.com. What’s more, we’re happy to be approached by students who are interested in this position as an internship/Co-op opportunity.

The deadline to apply is September 30th, 5pm. Lickety Split is an equal opportunity "employer" and members of traditionally disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

Lickety Split is a pansexual smut zine dedicated to encouraging sex-positive expression and thought. The zine promotes collaborative art making and encourages diverse contributions to climb into bed with one another, because one sexual expression just does not satisfy. Lickety Split wants to help make the masses cum with smutty photography and art, essays and stories in order to fulfill the whole human being and address the complexity of sex.

Kitties Have Needs Too, You Know

"My cat was in pain. Blame the recession for my dirty deed."
-Pamela Stewart, from the article, 'Hank gets a hand job' on Nowtoronto.com

Um...

I can't decide whether this is simply a useless invention intended to separate (no pun intended) women from their earnings $55 at a time, or really just some dude's titty fucking fantasy gone terribly awry.

Either way, I'm pretty sure this type of strangely objectifying material deserves its own category on the blog, which I am now christening dah...dah...dah...dah: The Kush Factor.

Aloe-Va-It!

Friends, I have made an excellent new lube discovery.

Often plagued by sensitive lady parts that would force me to forgo sexy-times for weeks on end, I was recently thrilled to become reacquainted with the slippery healing power of Aloe Vera--this time in relation to my impatient vagina.

Let's face it. The glycerin in most water-based lubes is essentially sugar and, if you suffer from irritation from chronic yeast infections or a highly exuberant partner sex/self love regimen, other lubes--as natural as they claim to be--can sting and burn and put a disappointing end to happy times.

The great thing about Aloe, as I've discovered, is that not only does it provide quite a bit of moisture comparable to popular brands like KY Jelly, but it also soothes dryness and irritation, making it a terrific two- in-one dealio. Just make sure you get the colour and preservative free stuff, or better yet, a bedside Aloe plant, and you'll be ready to slip and slide and heal all at once!

Final note: while this discovery has not yet been tested for efficacy in non-vag related scenarios, it soon will be, and I encourage you to check back for more thoughts on the subject. Also, while I can talk jive like a pro, I'm no medical expert and I encourage you to use your own discretion in deciding whether it's time to seek some extra help in the name of your sexual health.

Boobies! Nipples! Out of this World!!

The title of this post, while at once being what I feel is a truthful and sound statement regarding sweater kittens, is also an actual ritual exclamation that me and my best sleepover twin used recite in order to describe our 9-year-old awe at what might possibly befall us post-puberty.

After a swim at the pool, with our mothers safely out of earshot, we would do our ceremonial walk around the changeroom, making sure to stop pointedly at each of a dozen or so mirrors and, with slightly shocked looks upon our tiny faces, incant "Boobies! Nipples! Out of this world!"

Don't ask me how this started. Girlhood rituals can be mysterious things, even to their performers. What I do know, is that while there may have been a mild element of bewildered wonderment in these musings, there was also joy and appreciation for the possibilities of womanhood. A sort of tribute to the complexity that comes with having a more "developed" body, as well as a rejoicing in the mostly care-free existence of not being there yet--of being able to giggle and huddle together and to run around public spaces howling like mad women who shared a great secret.

Queer Between the Covers!

Come visit us tomorrow August 15th during this lovely event for "gay nerds and their admirers":

QTEAM PRESENTS, as part of PERVERS/CITÉ…

montreal’s second annual queer bookfair, QUEER BETWEEN THE COVERS, bringing you books, zines, and queer cultural production from across north america as well as local zinesters and artists.

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* there will be childcare available at this event.
** while the entrance to this space is wheelchair accessible, we regret that the washrooms are not.

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confirmed:

AK Press
Anchor Archive
Co-op Bookstore
Elysium Books
Glad Day Books
Lickety Split
Ste. Emilie Skillshare
South End Press
Venus Envy
Qteam Distro
& independent zinesters galore...

Saturday, August 15th
12:00-5:00 pm
1710 Beaudry, Beaudry Metro
Montreal, QC
Contact: qteam@riseup.net

Updates, Updates

Oh, wowie, oh, zowie--how has the summer flown by so fast?! It seems like just last week we were getting ready to take this naughty little zine on an adventure to Brooklyn and now it's been more than a month since our last update. Bad, bad mistress of smut! I should be spanked. Hard.

So, along with promising never to abandon you like that ever again (!), I'd like to tickle your curiosity and stir up some of that ever-festering smutty energy by letting you know that there are some exciting developments happening here at Lickety Split.

First off, the NYC zine fest was a huge success. Not only did we have the thrilling experience of seeing new folks fondling purchased copies of the zine, but we were also able to network with some truly cool zine makers and artists and generally experience a hot, rejeuvenating injection of DIY pride. Zine culture rules!

Next, this spring, we were honoured and happy to be approached by Microcosm Publishing, and as a result, Lickety Split is available for wider-than-ever-before distribution on their website. Check out LS and other awesome zines here.

Finally, Lickety Split is looking to bring some fresh, new energy to our team in the form of event planners, bloggers and advertising gurus. Keep your eyes peeled for our formal call-outs and, if you're interested in writing for the blog, why not shoot a writing-related CV straight away to sarah@licketysplitzine.com.

What's more? Well, that's not even the half of it! Check back for pics from the NYC zine fest as well as reviews of some of the smutty and sex positive publications we picked up while there.

Keep those dirty thoughts coming and thanks for supporting Lickety Split!

XXX
Sarah

Lickety Split smut zine Seeks Event Planner Extraordinaire!

Because the one who throws the party always gets the most action...

Lickety Split smut zine is searching for a gregarious, organized and self-motivated volunteer to become our new events coordinator!

We are looking for a creative individual who is familiar with the other amazing, sex positive and queer friendly events currently happening in Montreal and who feels comfortable recruiting volunteers to help create our own. Previous experience with event planning is desired as well as the ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with the Lickety Split team.

As our party-thrower extraordinaire, you will work alongside Lickety's team of dedicated smutsters in the dreaming-up and organizing of a new monthly Lickety Split dance night. What's more, you will share in the exciting task of approaching and collaborating with existing organizations in order to foster and grow a community dedicated to sex positive expression and thought!

Though this is an unpaid gig, refreshments, space and time will be available as well as major kudos, high fives and freebies along the way. Each issue of Lickety Split relies heavily on the revenue generated by our events and your contribution as event planner is essential to our production!

For those of you who are interested in beefing up your resume, or have talent to share, please send your CV and get in contact with Sarah at sarah@licketysplitzine.com

The deadline to apply is September 1st, 5pm. Lickety Split is an equal opportunity "employer" and members of traditionally disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

Lickety Split is a pansexual smut zine dedicated to encouraging sex-positive expression and thought. The zine promotes collaborative art making and encourages diverse contributions to climb into bed with one another, because one sexual expression just does not satisfy. Lickety Split wants to help make the masses cum with smutty photography and art, essays and stories in order to fulfill the whole human being and address the complexity of sex.

NYC Zine Fest this weekend!

Hi everyone! Long time no speak, huh? Well, if you're in Brooklyn this weekend, drop by the NYC Zine fest and say hi face to face with some lovely Lickety folks. it's out first time tabling across the border! Awesome.

Sat and Sun, June 27 and 28 at the Brooklyn Lyceum.
12 - 7 both days. FREE!

The Lyceum is located at 227 4th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Right atop the R train at Union Street. CLICK HERE FOR MAP.

Blizz Arts and Crafts Street Sale

Come join some of the lovely ladies of Lickety Split as we hawk our wares during the St-Laurent street festival! What could be better than a chance to indulge in your two favourite daytime activities--drinking and reading smut. This time without the public shame!

Obvs, there will also be some other creative and crafty goods to check out, including beautiful skirts designed by one Lara Kaluza. Also, a little birdy told me there might even be some issues of Subversions on hand for those of you who haven't already got your sticky little fingers on a copy as well as issues of the ever popular Dead Dolls zine!

Hope to see you there!

Deets:
Sunday, May 31st
Blizz Arts and Crafts Sale
1-7 pm
3956A Boul. St-Laurent

FB Event

Solo Sex! Exploring the Ways We Make Love to Ourselves

Hey there radio lovers, Audio Smut needs your help in breaking masturbation out of the closet!

Got a story about the craziest place you ever masturbated?

Or one of the following:
Once upon a time: masturbation as a kid
The guy in the bushes: Stumbling on the public figure
Are you a circle jerk?
Do you use mice?

Got a great or a cringeworthy story that you'd like to share?

We're looking for short anecdotes for traditional interviews but also for anonymous stories to be used as the basis for a radio play.

contact smut@ckut.ca

Facebook event

Audio Smut! official facebook group

Save Montreal's Red Light District!

Ok, folks. Shit is going down right now in Montreal's red light district. As Angus developers move closer to the date of fruition on their proposed "development" of the Quartier des Spectacles, the livelihood of the area's sex workers and the existence of historic businesses on le coin are being seriously threatened.

As articulated by scholars and activitsts concerned with sex workers rights, "revitalizing" areas known for prostitution only serves to further isolate sex workers-- making them less accessible to their regular clientele and leaving them more vulnerable to violence. Furthermore, the threat to such sex positive, queer and trans friendly establishments like Cafe Cleopatre is an assault on Montreal's rich tradition of cabaret--one which, during the 1950s when sex reassignment surgery was illegal in Canada, provided a space for transsexual women to work and live as women.

Currently, there are two more public consultation meetings where you can have your say in regards to these proposed "developments."

"As indicated last night in their presentation and responses to various concerned citizens at the first public consultation meeting (organized through the Office of Public Consultation) Angus development does not care about retaining a relationship with the history of the red light district nor with merging their architecture with the surrounding remaining buildings. Angus dev. never intended for the term "cleaning up" to be attached to their efforts, as "this is a new epoch", they do not want to "re-vitalize" this sector but tear it down so that nothing remains of what it once was.

To keep this brief, I urge anyone who is concerned about cultural elitism, gentrification, sex workers rights, travesty theatre, historical architectural, expropriation etc etc. to GO to the next public consultation meetings held at The Hoilday Inn in Chinatown, 95 Viger Ouest and ask questions!" -Amy Rae Hudston

May 25, 7:00 p.m.
2-22 Sainte-Catherine - Architectural concept and urban insertion and heritage

May 26, 7:00 p.m.
Quadrilatère Saint-Laurent - Architectural concept and urban insertion and heritage

For more info on the history of cabaret in Montreal and its connection to the everyday lives of transsexual women during the 1950s and later, check out C'était du spectacle! by Viviane Namaste.

Want to learn more about sex worker's rights and the fight against gentrification and 'moral' revitalization efforts?

Deborah R. Brock- Making Work, Making Trouble: Prostitution as a Social Problem

Bound, Not Gagged

Image via Beavers Abroad on Flickr.

TED: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Orgasm

Here's a neat TED talk I stumbled across where author Mary Roach discusses some interesting, sometimes slightly creepy and often hilarious, little-known facts/hypotheses about the orgasm.

Peep the 12 minute mark on how to stimulate a sow's clitoris and stay 'till the end to learn the world record for the farthest shooting sperm.




Forget holding your breath or any of that other nonsense. The next time you get hiccups, you''ll know what to do!

The Joy of Jelly

Check out this great little doc about fat positivity and burlesque by Joyce Nishioka.



Having boutte (bootay!) as your maiden name?! Now that's serendipity!

Thanks to Phuong L. of Joy Toyz for the tip!

Weekly(ish) Video - Sugalumps

Love, love, luuuuuuve Jermaine and Brett! Also, I'm pretty sure this should be my lover's theme song considering his penchant for flaunting the sugalumps around our house like nobody's business. Dude, it's okay to wear underwear sometimes. I won't forget about them later, I promise.

Full disclosure: I haven't actually watched the second season of Flight of the Concords yet, but apparently this clip is from the episode where Jermaine becomes a street hustler. This could indeed be problematic, however, I don't really see anything problematic about enjoying the serious dance breakdown in this vid. Jermaine has such a pro head roll going on I should be taking notes for my burlesque performances.

The Feminist Porn Award Winners!

Ok, I know these were announced a little while ago, but I'm still dying to get my smutty little paws on all of these flicks!

The 2009 Good For Her Feminist Porn Award winners are:

Hottest Kink Movie
Perversions of Lesbian Lust Vol.1 | Madison Young; Madison Bound Productions

Steamiest Trans Scene
Crash Pad Series 2- Unlocked | Shine Louise Houston; Pink and White Productions

Sexiest Straight Movie
Intense Desires | Eli Cross ; Lennox Films

Hottest Mature Couple's Movie
Bill and Desiree: Love is Timeless | Tony Comstock; Comstock Films

Most Sensual Softcore & Golden Beaver Award for Canadian Content
Man of My Dreams | Mimi Balfour; Cleopatra Productions

Steamiest Educational Series
Red Hot Touch Series | New World Sex Education

Sexiest Dyke Movie
One Night Stand (Pour Une Nuit) | Emilie Jouvet; Hyst Productions

Most Deliciously Diverse Cast
Roulette | Courtney Trouble; Nofauxxx Productions

Heartthrob of the Year
Dylan Ryan | For work in Strap-on Motel, Sex Mannequin, Crash Pad Series Volume 3, Champion, Perversions of Lesbian Lust: Volume 1 and Lesbian Life: Real Sex San Francisco.

Heartthrob of the Year
Tyler Knight | For work in Chemistry 4 and Intense Desires

Indie Porn Pioneer
Madison Young

Movie of the Year
Champion | Shine Louise Houston; Pink and White Productions

Honorable Mentions:
Voluptuous Biker Babes | Carlos Batts; Adam and Eve Pictures
Matinee | Jennifer Lyon Bell; Blue Artichoke Films
Couch Surfers: Trans Men in Action | Trannywood Pictures; Brazen Garage Squad Productions
Skateboard Kink Freak | Maria Beatty; Bleu Productions
Barcelona Sex Project | Erika Lust; Lust Films

Yeehaw! Let the feminist wanking begin!

Best Maga/Zine: #3 in the Best of Montreal Readers Poll!

Ch-ch-check it OUT!
Thanks!

Slowdance Night - Spring 2009 Edition!

With a lending library of designated dancers for all you wallflowers, and a dancecard-booklet to set up dances in advance, Slowdance Night has all slow songs, all night long!

It's high school with a happy ending, and it's queer, senior, and couple-friendly too.

PS. Fantastic and inspired attire, while desired, is not required.

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"Relive the prom without the angst." - the Canadian Press

"In an age where physical contact is a scarce commodity, an event that brings strangers safely together is long overdue." - The Montreal Gazette

"I really like hugging people, and this is like, a five-minute hug." - Telyn Kusalik, one of our guests
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Mainline Theatre
3997 St-Laurent Blvd. (Just south of Duluth)
Friday, May 29th, 2009!
Doors at 9:30, Dance from 10 PM - 3 AM
$10 admission includes your dancecard!
(Note: the dancecards are blank. We do not set you up with anyone. If however, you wish to ask someone to dance to a particular song, there will be pencils at our Signing Station. We merely list all the songs that will be played during the evening in it.)

For more info, please visit the Facebook event page or join our Facebook group, "Slowdancers of the World Unite & Dance Slow"!
http://slowdancenight.blogspot.com/

Blow to Make Bigger

Check out these 'aww shucks-clever' promotional balloons for an exhibit on "Exploring the Pleasures of Oral Sex" at the NYC Museum of Sex. Astutely, several bloggers have already pointed out the need for balloons with female identified people on them. After all, grrrls do like the muff-diving.

Kinda makes you wanna start designing your own series of sexy genderqueer balloons, doesn't it?

Images from Fleshbot via Copyranter

Happy Belated Mother's Day!

Woof! Pets in Porn

Maybe you've been there. You and your loverrrr are getting frisky, making a little amateur porn and then, all of a sudden, Mr. Fluffertons wanders into the shot.

Apparently, pets making unexpected cameos in sex vids is so prevalent these days there's now a site dedicated to documenting their porn debuts.

The Onion's Take on Porn and Plan B

Here are two little tidbits courtesy of The Onion:

First up, Plan C, an emergency anti-contraceptive that allows you to "reduce the chance of aborting pregnancy after unprotected sex (ie, if a regular birth control method succeeds and you have a sudden, dramatic change of heart)."

And, now that you've been guilted out of your choice not to carry an unplanned pregnancy to term, make sure your beloved child doesn't catch wind of any of that pornography stuff. Makes kids think sex is enjoyable!


Study: Children Exposed To Pornography May Expect Sex To Be Enjoyable

Protect Your Vag and Your Modesty

Are you as sick of the word vajayjay, as I am?

Seriously, people. Vulva. Vagina. Labia. Clitoris. Get used to it.

Apparently, the creators of the new Va j-j visor (I kid you not) didn't receive the memo about the annoyance of this Oprah-coined term that allows you to talk about uh, you know, down there without ruffling your lady feathers.

According to Va j-j Visor H.Q., this totally useful-looking and not at all ridiculous piece of plastic is designed to protect your poontang during such pain-inducing procedures as waxing, shaving and pubic hair tinting.

Lovely.

Related, is Sarah Haskins' take on that oh, so subtle shick razor ad I mentioned awhile back.

Dating Advice from Zinesters

I have a soft spot for Nerve.com--especially their quick read Miss Information column and This Week in Sex horoscopes. Last week, in a Lickety-pertinent post, they asked a bunch of zinesters for dating advice.

Questions include, "What's the best way to pick up a zinester?" and "Zinesters are creative and cool--What's a creative and cool idea for an awesome first date?"

Do you have any sure fire methods for getting a sexy zinester from the stuffy church basement to your basement (apartment/dungeon)?

Let us know!

Dead Dolls in a Book!

This past fall, Montreal Gazette columnist Bill Brownstein had a book published with a whole little chapter on the Dead Doll Dancers!

Entitled, Montreal 24: Twenty-Four Hours in the Life of a City, it celebrates a batch of the writers, musicians, restauranteurs and artists that make Montreal such a vibrant and interesting place to live.

On April 25th, Brownstein will be reading from his book at Blue Metropolis--a bilingual festival celebrating books and writers.

From the potty mouth of Velma Candyass:

"The Dead Dolls were interviewed by this writer awhile back and his book has since been launched. A whole chapter was written about us and the very special venue we perform at [Cafe Cleopatra!!]. Come on down to hear him and meet some of the personalites he has written about (including us !)."

Yep, that's right, some of the DDs will be on hand to schmooze!

April 25,2009
8pm

Hotel Delta Centre-Ville
777 University street
Montreal

Come and enjoy the discussion, plus the bagels and freshly-shucked oysters!
Tickets $10

http://www.bluemetropolis.org
April 22-26-,2009

Feminist Porn Awards This Weekend!

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Monday Ballad Courtesy of Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper is so hottttt. A style icon for several generations of hep kids and a woman who can sing a song about masturbation with all the subtlety Madonna lacks, she also has a softer side.

Well, not too soft. Whether she's grooving in the middle of the highway sans heels or passionately serenading the mic in a killer polkadot dress, it's totally alright with me.

Overheard

One

Girlfriend: (Upon hearing sexy voices) What are you doing?

Boyfriend: Definitely not watching rock climbing porn.

(Yes, folks, rock climbing porn does exist, as does curling porn and golf porn).

Two

Boyfriend: Want a vegetarian chicken finger?

Girlfriend: What are you trying to get at, here?

Vote for us in the MTL Mirror BOM Poll!

Together we can DO this! This year we won BEST ZINE at the Expozine Awards...what if we're stacked against Elle Quebec/Vice/ Four Minutes to Midnight (round two!)???

Only time will tell. Let Montreal know how you feel:
Vote here!

Also, we'll be holding another DIY Porn workshop in the coming months...thanks to all who came!

Subversions Launch Tonight!

It's gonna be guuud, people!

Where: Il Motore, 179 Jean Talon West (Metro de Castelneau)
When: 8:30-3:00 am!

Thanks to Nico for the pic!

Save Women's Studies at the University of Guelph!

In case you don't already know (but I bet you do), Women's Studies departments are often the birth places of some of the best radical queer, gender fuckery and activism around. We read Judith Butler, then we read Viviane Namaste, then we're all like "how do my political practices relate to improving peoples' everyday lived experiences" and then BAM, it's a glittery, performance art filled zine launch where high irony consists of statements about how objective science really is.

Ok, perhaps I'm making fun of us a little here, but there are definitely no fun and games going on over at the University of Guelph, where the Women's Studies department is on the chopping block.

According to the facebook group created by students at Guelph:

"Women's Studies might be cancelled! There's a word for that and it's BULLSHIT."

If you agree with this statement, put your name on the online petition and help save Women's Studies at Guelph!!!

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/savewmst/index.html

Daft Bodies!

If only we'd known about these awesome peeps before so we could have had them perform at the LS Beyond Human issue launch.



This is definitely going to be my pick for the next highly fuckables list.

A Burger in Paris

Warning.

This is a pretty fluffy post--most likely brought on by too many hours staring at a blank screen and waiting for inspiration to strike so I can get the fuck out of school and listen to T-Rex all summer.

As you may or may not remember, this Carl's Jr. commercial--which consists mainly of an over-the-top-cheesy Paris Hilton slithering around on a Jag and then biting into a massive burger-- caused quite the stir a couple of years ago, and was ultimately labeled "too hot for TV" and subsequently banned.

Judging from Paris's stunning debut as sex-tape-scandal-starlet and pretty much everything else she's done since, our Lady Douche or whoever manages her "career," certainly seem have the modus operandi of "all press is good press" which I may or may not be contributing to right now as I write this.

Shit.

Anyway, I got a paper to write, so there's no going back. Here, for your viewing pleasure, is some uncut velveeta courtesey of Paris Hilton and the douche bag school of douche baggery.

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Well, I don't have a whole lot to say about Shick's latest razor ad for women , but that certainly didn't stop other ladies out there in the blogsphere from trashing this "sexist, racist, vag-hating video" (Feministing).

Oh, yeah. The pretty blond girl is holding a hairless cat and trimming around her tulips.

Real subtle.





I'm predicting the big bush come back around 2020, how 'bout you?