Mar 242013
 

Fabulous news – I’ve been working with MySecretLuxury.com to create a series of sexuality kits to help you optimize your love life with quality, body friendly toys & lubes, and excellently written sex books.  These kits make great gifts, whether to yourself, your partner, or for an event like a birthday, graduation, wedding, civil union, or other such celebration. Each contains everything you’ll need to have a truly wonderful time with toys that you know are of great quality, made by ethical companies, and will not harm your body.

You can see the whole list of kits here, or check out each individual one from this body positive luxurious toy site:

Anal 101 Kit

Captivating Cunnilingus Kit

Fabulous Fellatio Kit

G-Spot Explorations Kit

Sensual Sensations Kits

Strap On Beginner’s Kit

 

Mar 212013
 

Happy March to all of you!

I’ve decided to give away a copy of my first book, Oral Sex That’ll Blow Her Mind.

Oral sex that'll blow her mind

This book is awesome. I mean, granted, I wrote it myself, but still. There aren’t that many how-to books on cunnilingus out there, and even fewer that cater to all orientations, and recognize the diversity of gender identities and presentations that make up women. Plus, I have a ridiculous sense of humor, so if nothing else, it should be an amusing read.

1) Leave comment on this post about why you should win. (1 entry)

2) Tweet about the giveaway. Example: “Win a free book on cunnilingus at http://shannakatz.com/2013/03/20/oral-sex-book-giveaway/. Thanks @shanna_katz!” or whatever you’d like to come up with. Leave a comment with a link to the tweet. (1 entry per day)

3. Post on Facebook about the giveaway with a link to http://shannakatz.com/2013/03/20/oral-sex-book-giveaway/. Leave a comment with a link to the tweet. (1 entry per day)

4. Sign up to receive my monthly newsletter, the Katz Meow. Leave a comment. (1 entry)

5. Write a post on your blog about the giveaway and link to here. Leave a comment with a link to the post (5 entries)

Alrighty, the deadline for all of your entries is Midnight on Friday, April 5, 2013.

Winner must be US based, or can be international if willing to pay for their own shipping. 18+ only please.

Can’t wait and want to buy your own copy? Email me at shannakatz at gmail (dot) com and I can send you your own copy or copies ASAP, signed however you’d like!

Let the games being!

-Shanna

Feb 142013
 

Whether you are single or partnered, who doesn’t love winning a free body friendly sex toy and a bottle of organic lube?

That’s what I thought.

Thanks to some love from Lovehoney and Sliquid, you get the chance to win your very own glass dildo and bottle of organic lube. Here’s what you can win:

The Lovehoney Sensual Glass Waver Dildo

lovehoney glass dildo

A 4 oz Bottle of Sliquid Oceanics Natural Gel

Sliquid Organics Lube

I bet you want to know how to enter. Luckily for you, there are lots of ways you can enter!

1) Leave comment on this post about why you should win. (1 entry)

2) Tweet about the giveaway. Example: “Win free swag from @sliquidllc and @lovehoney at http://shannakatz.com/2013/02/14/v-day-giveaway. Thanks @shanna_katz!” Leave a comment with a link to the tweet. (1 entry per day)

3. Post on Facebook about the giveaway with a link to http://shannakatz.com/2013/02/14/v-day-giveaway. Leave a comment with a link to the tweet. (1 entry per day)

4. Sign up to receive my monthly newsletter, the Katz Meow. Leave a comment. (1 entry)

5. Write a post on your blog about the giveaway and link to here. Leave a comment with a link to the post (5 entries)

Alrighty, the deadline for all of your entries is Midnight on Friday, March 1, 2013.

Let the games being!

-Shanna

Nov 162012
 

Thanks to Westword and all of my readers, I’ve been named the Westword #WebAwards Best Sex Blogger of 2012.

I’m honored that they recognized that blogging about sex education and making sure people have a fun way to medically accurate, useful and interesting information about sex, sexuality, gender, orientation, etc, is just as important as hot blogs full of real life erotica.

I raise my glass to you Denver, and to Colorado! Proud to have won.

-Shanna

Nov 082012
 

For those who don’t follow me on Facebook or Twitter, I recently had some of my sex tips published, along side sex educators Megan Andelloux and Sadie Allison, in the November issue of Cosmo.

Unfortunately, that issue is already off shelves. Luckily, a friend scanned her copy for me, so if you’d like to check out some of our ideas on how to please your partner (let’s be real – this is Cosmo…so how to please a man) with your mouth, outside of “give him a blow job,” you can click on the pictures below. If you want to check out other Cosmo tips, check out their sex advice section. You can also read my sexuality advice column over at Out Front Colorado.

Page A – Click to Make Bigger

Cosmo Sex Tips p170

Page B – Click to Make Bigger

Cosmo Sex Tips p171

Cosmo Sex Tips p171

Sep 072012
 

love honey sqweel sex toy

Back in the day, I did a review of the original Sqweel from Lovehoney, and you can read that review here. I was a huge fan, and recommend it to folks that liked oral sex a lot, and we not getting it in the amounts that they desired, because it’s a close as you’re going to get to oral sex without having someone between your legs.

However, they have lately revamped the Sqweel, and come out with the Sqweel 2.0, a sex toy very similar to the first, but with a good handful of differences and updates. The most noticeable one is clearly the casing. I’m not going to lie; I really liked the old casing better. While this material is nicer, and more reminiscent of the LELO style of toys, I personally hate pink, and I also don’t really like being able to see the tongues. I’m guessing this was done so people could check out what is was in store. However, it makes it much less of a stealth toy that it was before, and a lot of the people I present to are interested in getting sex toys that don’t actually look like…well, sex toys.

That being said, I like the buttons a lot better on this, as well as the battery casing. This version is much easier to open to place batteries, and the front buttons make a lot more sense, and if you’re a partner using this on someone, you can actually see what is going on more. Plus, there are a lot more functions of the tongues going this way, and thata way, and back and forth, so you have a lot more options for figuring out what works for you. Additionally, the “lock” function is ideal for those who like to travel with their sex toys. Brilliant!

I still think this is a great toy for people of all genders — you can use the tongues (properly lubricated, of course, to reduce friction) on nipples, penises, scrotums, etc, in addition to the clitoris and labia for which it was pretty much designed. However, if you’re super sensitive, this new model seems to have a bit more power, so it might be a little bit too strong for you. On the other hand, if you like your toys to pack a punch, the Sqweel certainly has quite a bit of oomph to it. Of course, like all items I review, it is 100% body safe and phthalate free. Also, you can switch out the inner pink part of a variety of different types of simulators — there are nubs, bumps and more. It goes so far beyond just tongues on a wheel.

Interested? Want to be a Sqweel owner and join the lick-a-lot alone club? Head on over to Lovehoney and get one of your very own!

 

Sep 062012
 

I know that many of you (like me) love supporting local and independently owned books stores, toy stores, etc. Here are some of the local places that are carrying Oral Sex That’ll Blow Her Mind. Please buy local to thank them for supporting a sex positive feminist author! If I’ve missed someone, please comment and I’ll update to include them!

Tattered Cover (Denver, CO)

Romantix (Denver, CO)

Powell’s (Portland, OR)

Early to Bed (Chicago, IL)

Self Serve (Albequrque, NM)

Smitten Kitten (Minneapolis, MN)

The Tool Shed (Milwaukee, WI)

Kama Sutra Closet (Ventura, CA)

Sugar the Shop (Baltimore, MD)

Bookwoman (Austin, TX)

Blue Stockings (New York, NY)

Good Vibrations (San Francisco and Berkley, CA and Boston, MA)

Sep 042012
 

What: In Pursuit of Pleasure – An All Encompassing Sex Ed Class

Why: To raise money for the Center for Sex Positive Culture in Colorado and the Center for Sexual Pleasure in Health

Who: Shanna (me!) is putting it on, and anyone who would like to (18+) may attend

When: September 16th, 4pm

Where: Denver’s Dangerous Theatre

2620 W. 2nd Ave. #1, Denver, Colorado 80219
Cost: Sliding Scale of $5-$25 – pay what you can afford (extra donations welcome!)
Bonus: Everyone who attends will be entered in a raffle for sex toys, a massage gift certificate, and more!

From the ins and outs of anatomy, to the basics of blow jobs and eating out…and the intricacies of anal to a 101 of kink and what it is, this is a class about pleasure. Sexual Pleasure.

We’ll talk about butts, penises, vulvas and more (and yes, of course the puppets will be there!). We’ll talk sex toys. We’ll talk communication skills, and tips and techniques for sexual activities. We’ll talk BDSM, what it is, and some beginner level toys will be shared. Basically, it’s like a one-size-fits-all sexual education adventure, taught by Colorado Sexologist Shanna Katz.

It gets better: 100% of the proceeds will be split between the Center for Sex Positive Culture Colorado and the Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health. It’s sliding scale $5-25 (CASH OR CHECK PLEASE!), so pay what you can afford, and it will ALL get donated to sex positive organizations doing great work in the community. Everyone who attends will get a raffle ticket to win awesome prizes!

Must be 18+. Otherwise, open to all ages, sexes, genders, sexualities, orientations, races, ability levels, religions, ethnicity, relationship statuses, family statuses, etc. The workshop space IS wheelchair accessible; please contact if you’ll be needed an ASL interpreter or need a reserved space for accommodations. Invite everyone!

Shanna Katz, M.Ed, ACS is a queer kinky disabled feisty femme board certified sexologist, sexuality educator and professional pervert. From topics like vaginal fisting to non-monogamy, and oral sex to how sexuality and dis/ability intersect, she talks, writes and teaches about the huge spectrum of sexuality, both from personal and professional perspectives. She’s using her Master’s of Sexuality Education to provide accessible, open-source sex education to people around the country. For more info, please visit her sexuality education site, www.ShannaKatz.com. Questions about the class? Please email shannakatz@gmail.com

***Note: I am aware this is on Erev Rosh Hashannah. However, that is when I was able to get the space donated for free by the generous Dangerous Theater. Ergo, that is when it will be. My apologies if that interferes with your high holy day plans, and I don’t blame you if you’ll be at Schul instead!***

Jul 122012
 

With my new book, Oral Sex That’ll Blow Her Mind, now available on Amazon.com (as well as Barnes and Noble, and hopefully your local retailer!), there is starting to be some exciting press for it.

Here’s a piece I gave some tips for on SheKnows.com: Four Tips for Enjoying Oral Sex

And my favorite Westword writer Jenn Wohletz did a fabulous piece on me, my thoughts, and of course, the book: Oral Sex Rockstar Shanna Katz

Add to that the previous piece from Out Front Colorado writer Holly Hatch: Local Sex Educator’s New Book Dives Into Women’s Pleasure

…and I’m quite the happy panda!

-Shanna

(note; if you or someone you know is interested in writing about the book, interviewing me, having me on a podcast, etc, please have them Contact Me. I’d be happy to chat you/them up!)

Jul 072012
 

May I present to you…


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Check it out, and enjoy ringing those Southern Bells if this kind of action is what makes you all hot and bothered!