Why We Love Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club!

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club has been one of our secret favorites on the north side of Chicago. Well, we wanted to let the cat out of the bag. It's awesome! And their NYE party is coming up soon. So what better time sip on their amazing martinis and watch shows from the most fabulous drag queens shaking their groove thangs' than the holidays? Read on!

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High heels, female impersonators, martinis and contemporary-eclectic cuisine are just a few reasons that make this business a sparkling, sexy and special place that everyone should experience at least once while in Chicago. Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club is a one of kind Chicago find that will surely make for an adventurous and fun night out for you and your partner or group of friends!

All About Kit Kat

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club is an eclectic Chicago hot spot reminiscent of the 1950s supper clubs. Kit Kat Divas, impersonate past and present female stars while you sip on martinis and dine on contemporary American cuisine in a South Beach meets Old Hollywood inspired restaurant. Kit Kat is great for all demographics, ages, and events.

Performances run every 20 minutes from 7:30PM through midnight. With currently seven Divas, you will likely meet the likes of Diana Ross, Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, or Madonna all in one night. A few of them might just serenade you. Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club has one of the largest cocktail menus around. With over 200 martinis, and at only $12 a piece, you will be able to experience dinner and live entertainment for a reasonable price.

A little bit of history

Edward Cisicer and Ramesh Ariyanayakam opened Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club in 2000, just north of Boystown in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. The owners were inspired by a love of entertainment and wanted to create a space that would engage all of their guest’s senses. The vibe of Kit Kat is an entertainment oriented establishment where you are allowed to let go and have fun!

Why they're awesome

Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club hosts numerous events. Recently they participated in a fundraiser to help raise money for the Ali Forney Center (AFC), a vital services organization for homeless LGBT youth in New York City that was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.

The Kit Kat Lounge also features weekend Divalicious brunches that are hosted by long time Kit Ka Diva resident, Madam X. There are numerous daily specials and on Tuesdays you may just meet Mae West! The vibe at Kit Kat Lounge is open and freeing. Whether you are a part of a bachelorette party or are a fan of the Kit Kat Divas, Kit Kat Lounge is a destination that should be on your list. Check out one of our favorite divas: Aurora Sexton (to the right).

Kit Kat is open for dinner daily from 5:30pm to 2:00am (kitchen closes at midnight). Reservations are required, Outdoor patio seating with a seating capacity for 80 people is also available.

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Leather Archives & Museum: Why It's a Must See

There's nothing sexier than the feel of real leather against your skin. Unless you're PETA. And even then--there's at least a quizzical fascination. As for BDSM, who doesn't get giddy at the idea of their partner lovingly pushing their sexual buttons? GetLusty for Couples is simply ecstatic to be based in Chicago, with its rich and interesting past in the leather community. So let's take a look at the museum dedicated to the legacy of leather.

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Curious about kink? The Leather Archives and Museum, located in Rogers Park at 6418 N. Greenview Ave in Chicago, is more than just a room full of tanned hides. It is the continuing efforts by the leather lifestyle community to preserve and exhibit their history and culture for future generations. A virgin visitor might walk through the doors out of mild curiosity about the leather collection. LA&M offers an historical depth for the the visitor and removes it from the realm of the curious, planting it firmly in the realm of the scholarly.

The 10,000 sq ft (930 m2), two-story building houses:

• Eight exhibition galleries; 
• A 1,425 sq ft (132.4 m2) climate controlled archival storage space; 
• A 164 seat auditorium; 
• A 600 sq ft (56 m2) reading library to house the research collections; 
• Various other spaces which serve as working space for staff, volunteers and researchers. 

Collections

They have an extensive collection of historically-significant leathers, including a variety of hats and boots. There is also an ever-growing collection of patches from fetish clubs from around the world.

Despite the name, the collections at LA&M encompass much more than physical leather. The Teri Rose Memorial Library contains over 17,000 books and magazines. Additionally, there are extensive collections of fetish magazines, periodicals (one of their largest collections), as well as visual media such as photographs and film (some of which were previously unpublished, homemade documentaries of people’s lives or events). LA&M is also in the process of documenting the oral history of important people, places, and things in the Leather community.

Exhibits

The exhibit rooms showcase central aspects of alternative cultures as well as some of the important personages. You don't want to miss the stainless-steel, custom-made, male chastity device in The Dungeon Exhibit, or the vast collection of BDSM audio and video collection in The Leather Sins Screening Room.

The Leather Bar exhibit is, as one might imagine, devoted to leather bars, one of the early meeting places for the Leather community. Rather than a simple display, the room is modeled on an actual bar, and features Randy, a mannequin always ready to share a drink. It contains a plethora of memorabilia from famous bars.

There is also a room for the women: A Room of Her Own is an installation for the Women’s Leather History Project. Fakir Musafar (pictured to the left) receives considerable space. Several of his photographs are featured alongside memorabilia from his career.

The Etienne auditorium houses actual seats from the historic Paradise Theatre which opened in 1928, and was demolished in 1956. When one of the original Chicago leather bars closed down, the owners were forced to remove the original artwork from the walls. After finding its new home, Gold Coast owners re-painted their murals on panels, in case they had to move again. They moved locations 4 more times. Now the artwork is proudly displayed in the Etienne auditorium.

The museum accommodates to guest artists with a guest gallery (lovingly named G.A.G); a contemporary fetish gallery. Works by renowned and emerging artists are periodically displayed all year long. In addition to being used for LA&M’s film series, Pantheon of Leather Awards (now staged in Atlanta for 2012), and demonstrations, the 146 seat auditorium is available for a variety of events.

The Leather Archives and Museum is an extensive effort to preserve the cultures of Leather, Fetishism, Sadomasochism, and other alternative sexual practices. It's not just a museum, though, Lusties. The archives host a number of events, advocating for kink in our communities. Throughout the year they have jumble sales, auctions, art exhibitions, film festivals, and parties.

Simply put: the Leather Archives & Museum is a must visit!

The Leather Archives and Museum's hours: Thursday 11AM -7PM. Friday 11AM - 7pm. Saturday 11AM - 5PM. Sunday 11AM - 5PM. Don’t arrive too late; the last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

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Can GetLusty Feature Your Business?

Dear lusty readers,

We're looking to feature businesses. But not just any businesses. Are you a women-run business? Are you an online business that care genuinely about your customers? Are you based out of Chicago or sell online? Just what we're looking to feature! At no cost to you, we're looking to feature a variety of businesses that help couples get lusty in our 5 pillars of an amazing sexual relationship (communication, health (sexual and emotional [wellness, sexual therapy & counseling], dates, adventures & sexual technique).

So we're looking for recommendations on business. And that starts with you! Do you know of a business or are a business that GetLusty should feature? During our upcoming launch, we'll have more space to showcase and highlight businesses to our growing audience. At no cost to you, we'll advertise your services to our network.

All you need to do is fill out the below form, and we'll get in touch. We launch this upcoming week, so we're quick moving as ever!

Thanks so much for reading!

With love,
Erica Grigg
co-Founder & Chief Lust Officer

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Tomorrow! Scarleteen Benefit at Early to Bed Chicago

We love Scarleteen. Wait. You haven't heard of Scarleteen? Well, I'm so glad you asked. It's just the best website and organization dedicated to educating young people about sex education. Though we've heard it's not just for teens. Well, our absolute favorite sex shop Early to Bed is back. Want to learn about how to be an awesome, sex positive parent from the Executive Director of Scarleteen? Read on and RSVP today!

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This is a Workshop (that's also a benefit) to Support Children and Young People in Healthy Sexualities. Get an overview of sexual development from infancy through adolescence and helps for supporting a healthy sexuality in children and young people as a parent, teacher, mentor or ally from experienced educator Heather Corinna, while helping to support the most widely used sexuality education website online by young people internationally!

In addition to the great info you’ll get from the amazing Heather Corinna (bio below), Early to Bed will also be making this a festive event with wine & snacks. Come out and not only support this great organization but also get some helpful insight on how to support your kids in developing healthy sexualities. Think: answering all your burning questions on how to be a better, more sex positive parent! This workshop is also a great idea for anyone who works with young people or has them in their lives or will later.

Speaker: Heather Corinna is the founder and executive director of Scarleteen, the pioneering, positive and inclusive sexuality education resource for young people established in 1998.

She is also the author of the popular book S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-to-Know Progressive Sexuality Guide to Get You Through High School and College, a writer and contributor to numerous publications, including the most recent edition of Our Bodies, Ourselves, and has been working as an educator and youth advocate for over 20 years, and as a sexuality educator specifically for 15.

Follow Heather on Twitter @HeatherCorinna on Twitter and subscribe to Heather's feed on Facebook. Not following @EarlytoBed on Twitter or Facebook? Follow them, too!

When: Wednesday, December 5th, 7-9PM

Price: $20 suggested donation (100% of your donation goes to scarleteen to support the kickass work they do).

Location: At the Early to Bed shop, 5232 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL. See the map below for any other questions on location. 

Tickets: Buy tickets through Early to Bed (or the button on the right). RSVP in advance is necessary, though you may be able to purchase tickets at the door. Just RSVP, folks!

Speaking of amazing events, have you 'Liked' GetLusty on Facebook yet? We're giving away a Tiani 2 to a lucky 'Liker' by December 1st. We're also on Pinterest and Tumblr, as well as Twitter @getlusty. What?! You're on those platforms and aren't in tune with our awesome content? Have amazing sex. Get lusty.

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GetLusty's Top 5 Lustiest Photography Studios in Chicago

You might be thinking about Christmas soon, so we'll be featuring our favorite businesses. Since it's Naked November, we're thinking a lot about nudity and feeling beautiful naked or near-naked. And we've also reported on how getting photographed naked can boost your body image. However (obviously) you've got to get photographed from someone you trust.

From pin-up to boudoir, sexy photographers in Chicago help women (and men) find their inner sex kittens. Everyone deserves to feel their sexiest. In a comfortable setting you can unleash your inner model and create stunning art. Here are our top 5 photography studios that are helping women bring out their sex appeal and have fun while doing it! GetLusty's Lora Swarts reports.

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#1 Windy City Pin Up 

Windy City Pin Up, located in the north side of Chicago, offers women an opportunity to unleash their inner pin-up goddess. You can also choose to have boudoir photos taken as well. Prices start at $375. Windy City Pin Up also offers themed shoots, pin up parties and pin up calendars!

#2 The Sitting Room

The Sitting Room is the beautiful creation of photographer, Renny Rhanor. The Sitting Room specializes in bridal, boudoir and pin-up portraiture for women. The color red, Paris, and Old Hollywood are her inspiration. The space looks delightfully mismatched, with the photography backgrounds giving the appearance of seven different rooms, offering clients many options for their shoots.

#3 The Art of Seduction Studio 

The Art of Seduction offers women of all shapes and sizes the opportunity to play dress up and show off their sexy sides. The awesome thing about The Art of Seduction is they also do couple's photography! Women have a chance to look classically boudoir or have a Sports Illustrated or Victoria's Secret inspired look. Transform into a seductress using The Art of Seduction.

#4 Ladylike Behavior 

Ladylike Behavior offer intimate photography for women! Feeling like a sexy gift for your soon to be groom? Or how about an anniversary present? Ladylike Behavior will help you feel your most sexiest in a very comfortable all female atmosphere!

#5 Chicago Doll Photography 

Chicago Doll Photography believes every women should feel confident, sexy and beautiful. Chicago Doll Photography offers boudoir and bridal boudoir photo shoots from the comfort of your own home or location of your choice! Yes! They travel to you to ensure you feel at your utmost relaxed and comfortable!

Whatever you do this holiday season, we hope you enjoy it and have a wonderful time!

Lora Swarts is a GetLusty staff writer and resident health nut. When she is not writing, you can find her on her yoga mat, exploring Chicago via bicycle, or hanging out with her wonderful boyfriend in their north side apartment. She has a habit of spending too much money on soy lattes and yoga clothes. Find her on Twitter @HoneyNutLo. Have any questions? Email her at Lora@GetLusty.com!

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This Weekend! CineKink Chicago Film Festival

Are you interested in exploring a wide variety of sexuality through film? This weekend, CineKink will showcase sex-positive and kink-friendly films in a two night event. From documentary to drama, camp comedy to hot porn, the films recognize and encourage the positive depiction of sexuality and kink. GetLusty's Milan Weasley explores this exciting film festival in Chicago this weekend!

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CineKink, founded in 2003, celebrates the exploration of sexuality and kink in film and television. CineKink holds an annual film festival in New York City,  celebrating sex positivity and kink in popular culture.

'The Kinky Film Festival' includes a short film competition, audience choice awards, presentations, parties and a gala kick-off fundraiser. This year they will hold the festival in the East Village, throughout Februrary, 2013.  The main theatre of events will be the Anthology Film Archives at 32 Second Avenue. Afterward, they hit the road and tour around the country, and soon it will make its way to Chicago!

Friday, November 16th, will be the first day. At Leather Archives & Museum, 6418 North Greenview, CineKink will screen the Best of CineKink 2012. With films named Petal to Pleasure, Smut Capital of America, What Makes Us Queer, and Tooshie Smooshie, the genres range from campy comedies to documentaries. The films start at 8pm, and afterward guests are invited to stay for snacks.

Saturday, the 17th, the festival returns to Leather Archives & Museum to show four more films opening with Sweet Prudence & the Erotic Adventure of Bigfoot at 2pm, and closing with Sirwiñakuy at 9pm.

After Sirwiñakuy, guests are invited to end the evening at The LRA - Chicagoland BDSM Dungeon and Leather Club. We haven't been able to double-verify that all are invited -- members and non-members, but we're assuming that this invitation is also extended to GetLusty for Couples readers, too!

For all you kinky filmmakers who might be interested in submitting short films for 2014, customary topics include, BDSM, leather and fetish, swinging, non-monogamy and polyamory, role-play and gender bending, sex work and sex geekery. As long as your film celebrates sex as a right of self-expression, CineKink will be happy to consider your submission. Call for entries can be found here.

Milan Weasley is one of our first lesbian writers. (Ah! Dykes and dildos!) She spends her days procrastinating grad school and her nights procrastinating everything else. She enjoys writing, gogo dancing, sewing, pole dancing, and defending the Oxford comma. Get in touch with her at milan@getlusty.com.

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In 2 Days! Ladies Night Out: Exploring Female Orgasm

Just 1 day left to register! After our chat with Cheryl Sloane of G Boutique, we got a call from Michelle Herzog, MSMFT about her upcoming event at G Boutique. We were already set to feature the event and now there's even more of a reason. Michelle Herzog explains more why she's leading an event on female orgasm and why you must attend! RSVP directly here.

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Female Orgasm: It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination.

Female orgasm is something I have become very passionate about in the past few months. In preparation for a workshop I am giving in early November at G Boutique in Chicago, I began researching the female orgasm and all of its glory. What did I find? A Lot.

As a clinician, I see a variety of people who experience difficulty with intercourse and orgasm. In the U.S., we are taught a traditional model of intercourse, which frames sex as an activity and orgasm as the final goal. Think of this model as a game.

A game with a beginning, middle and end. Maybe a little bit of foreplay to start the game off right, throw in some intercourse when the players are ready, and by the end, everyone orgasms and calls it a night. Sound familiar?

It is my belief that how we feel and treat our sex lives should not be based on a standard (and very limited) way of thinking. Sex is fluid and different for everyone. Whether you orgasm or not, experiencing pleasure and connection with your partner or on your own can be a very powerful part of your sexual journey. I believe people can have fulfilling and amazing sex lives without the pressure of orgasm hanging over their heads. This is hard for people to hear because of how we are socialized to think about sex. Being open to new ways of thinking about and exploring sex are the first steps towards new levels of pleasure and excitement in the bedroom.

In my upcoming workshop, I will be inviting women to think outside the traditional box of what sex “should” look like. I will be educating about the different aspects of female orgasm, including the G-Spot and female ejaculation. Other topics include masturbation, mindful sex and orgasm-inducing techniques. Cheryl Sloane, the owner of G Boutique, will be demonstrating and educating about orgasm friendly products throughout the presentation. This is sure to be a fun and female friendly night out! More details can be found below.

Where: G Boutique 2131 N. Damen Ave. Chicago
When: Monday, November 5th at 7:15pm
Cost: $20.00
RSVP: Registration required. Please visit here to RSVP.

More about Michelle:

Michelle Herzog, MSMFT, is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in adult individual, couple and sex therapy. Michelle received her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from DePaul University in Chicago. Michelle is a staff therapist at the Center for Mindful Living, a boutique group practice specializing in the confidential treatment of sexual constraints. Learn more about Michelle at the Center for Mindful Living.

See the map below for G Boutique below.

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Podcast! Cheryl Sloane on Pleasing Your Partner & Owning Your Sexuality

G boutique opened in Chicago in 2002 as a lingerie and sex toy shop owned and operated by women, for women. Ten years later, it is one of the city's premier boutiques for selling top-notch products in an environment that is both comforting and empowering for women. At GetLusty, we're all about taking control of your own sexuality, so we caught up with owner Cheryl Sloane and recorded it for your listening pleasure. Here's what she had to say:

More on what we talked about:

• Why the need for a shop like G Boutique? According to Cheryl, "To create an environment that promotes sexual education and a place where women can feel comfortable buying anything they needed for sex and romance."
• Her advice to newer couples who are still getting to know each other? Take time to find out what pleases your significant other and learn about them — while orgasms are great, there is more to a healthy relationship than just climaxing!
• Having difficulty achieving an orgasm with your partner? There may be lingering emotional, biological and physical factors involved, but relaxation and communication are key, Cheryl believes.
• What are Cheryl's recommendations for couples looking to keep things fresh and exciting? If you have an interest in something, research it and get the information first before discussing it with your partner, so you can have an educated conversation and explore those secret fantasies together. (Hint, hint — Check out GetLusty!)

More about Cheryl:

Born and raised in Chicago, Cheryl Sloane lived and worked in Bucktown in Chicago for 15 years before opening g boutique. Here's how it happened: Cheryl and (former co-owner) Kari wanted to write erotic fiction. 

After many brunches they got this crazy idea that Chicago wanted a boutique where women would feel comfortable buying everything they need for romance. Without a retail background, Cheryl called upon her theatre friends to help design a comfortable boutique where people would enjoy shopping. G boutique was always imagined as a place to build and support community. That was in 2002. Now, ten years later, she is thrilled to be helping people explore their intimate relationships in a safe, friendly environment. Connect with Cheryl and the g boutique staff on their website, on Facebook and Twitter @gboutique, or visit G Boutique, located at 2131 North Damen in Chicago, Illinois.

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30 Must-'Like' Sex-Positive Facebook Pages

Facebook is a great place to connect with like-minded people and get daily updates from your favorite sex-positive communities and businesses.

GetLusty for Couples loves seeing our articles being 'Liked' and shared by our viewers and we love to share other people's articles as well. Here is a list of 30 sex-positive Facebook pages that we love seeing posts from everyday!

Be sure to 'Like' them on Facebook and get their awesome updates on your feed! Speaking of Facebook, have a spare minute? End boring sex and enter to win a VulvaLoveLovely creation by 'Liking' GetLusty for Couples on Facebook!

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Without ado, below are our best recommendations for sex-positive individuals and pages on Facebook! 

1. The Mama Sutra

"Mother of two girls. Holds a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and a Certificate in Women's Studies from UW-Madison. Graduate of IASHS as Master of Human Sexuality. I strive to normalize conversations about sex and sexuality between parents and their children."

2. Bring Back Desire

"Mission: To help women rediscover their sensual pleasure and fulfillment while creating deeper and more intimate relationships, with their beloved Self and their beloved partner."

3. NotSoSecret

"Mission: We're coming, we're coming... but not quite yet. To shine a bright light on feminine sexuality in a way that inspires women to enjoy the fullest possible spectrum of awesome sex in a way that is informative, entertaining and inspiring."

4. Pleasure Coach

"The Pleasure Coach is for women, men and couples, who come from all walks of life, different backgrounds and philosophies. However, even with all of that, they can be invited to come here and find information about sex, sexuality, intimacy and much, much more about the intimate side of life."

5. Lady Cheeky

"Writer and sex-positive activist Lady Cheeky started her erotica and sensual images blog in 2010 as a way to communicate with her faraway lover. Since then, Lady Cheeky has evolved into a place of candid self-discovery for her and her readers."

6. Good Vibrations

"Mission: Good Vibrations is a diverse, woman-focused retailer providing high-quality, sex-positive products and non-judgmental, accurate sex information through our clean and comfortable stores, catalog, web site, wholesale division, product and movie production lines in order to enhance our customers’ sex lives and promote healthy attitudes about sex."

7. The Turned On Woman

"Mission: To awaken. Ourselves and others. To start fires. To ignite. To catalyze. Turned-on women are changing the world. Your presence is requested."

8. The Feminist Porn Archive and Research Project

"Canada’s only funded academic study of feminist porn, the Feminist Porn Archive and Research Project seeks to document, research, support and collect materials, films, videos, dvd, online websites, posters, magazines and 'zine, news and articles about porn made by feminists."

9. Cliterati

"The original erotica site for women: sex-ed for adults, artcore (erotic art of all kinds), sex news, analysis and comment, reviews, advice and style."

10. The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health

"A physical space for adults to learn medically accurate information relating to sexual pleasure, health and advocacy."

11. The Passion Doctor

"This page is for couples & singles who want to have more passion in their lives. -Dr. Adam Sheck"

12. Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance

"Mission: To Affirm Sexual Freedom as a Fundamental Human Right"

13. Sexy Living with Dr. Carlen

"As a Sexologist, 'Sexy Living with Dr. Carlen' is the creation of a safe space in order to discuss concerns, desires or general questions in regards to your relationship with your partner, yourself, and others."

14. Sexy Grammar

"Arouse The Writer: Custom Edits, Private Sessions, and Intimate Workshops for academics, entrepreneurs, and creative writers since 2003."

15. Ducky Doo Little

"Ducky is a frequent guest lecturer and performer for events that focus on welcoming new students, safer sex practice, STD education & awareness, health & wellness resources on campus, LGBT rights, sexual assault prevention, intimate partner violence awareness, alcohol & substance abuse awareness, and boosting self-esteem."

16. ErogenoUS

"Navigating the erotic life of one woman, without a helmet or a safety harness."

17. Hey Epiphora

"Mission: To conquer the world one sex toy at a time."

18. Joan Price 

"Enrich your sex life with the expert tips and real-people stories in Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex, my award-winning book about sex & aging."

19. The Sensual Life 

"Mission: The Sensual Life is nothing more…or less…than a reminder that life itself is a sensual journey. And that living a sensual, turned-on life includes feeling and experiencing everything… work, art, music… arguments, lovemaking, eating… poetry, dance, stories… walking down the street, gardening, being quiet… …as an expression of our sensuality, alive in the world."

20. Make Love Not Porn

"We like great porn. We like great sex. They're not always the same thing."

21. Feelmore510 

"Oakland's 1st Progressive Adult Store located in the Uptown District of Downtown Oakland. 1st Impressions are very important. Give us a try."

22. My Sex Professor 

"Mission: We aim to help you learn how to have better sex and optimal sexual health and pleasure. Toward this goal, we want you to have top-notch information about sex, your body, other people’s bodies, communication, relationships, tips, tricks, techniques, gender, sexual orientation, sex research, health and wellness, and the latest and greatest sexual enhancement products. We’re here to help, to educate and to entertain."

23. The Body is Not an Apology 

"Mission: The Body Is Not an Apology is a resource to promote, demonstrate, and assist in the development of a global movement toward radical self love and body empowerment. We believe that each time one of us unapologetically owns our beauty, loves our scars, heals our shame; we in turn give others permission to do the same! We believe that discrimination, social inequality and injustice are manifestations of our inability to make peace with the body, our own and others. Through education, personal transformation projects and community building, The Body is Not an Apology fosters global, radical, unapologetic self love which translates to radical human action in service toward a more just and compassionate world."

24. Sex Nerd Sandra 

"Currently, Sandra works and teaches at an adult boutique in Los Angeles. She enjoys teaching workshops to curious couples and singles on a wide range of topics. When not facilitating sexually-charged laughter for large crowds, she enjoys sassy and meaningful discussionswith her coaching clients."

25. Rachel Kramer Bussel 

"Rachel Kramer Bussel is a New York-based author, editor, blogger and event organizer. Rachel conducts reading and erotic writing workshops worldwide."

26. Early to Bed 

"Early to Bed is a feminist sex toy shop in Chicago. Women-owned and oriented, boy and trans-friendly, the store has a relaxed atmosphere that is different from your average sex shop."

27. Tristan Taormino 

"Tristan Taormino is an award-winning author, columnist, editor, and sex educator. She is the author of seven books and editor of twenty-five anthologies, including founding series editor of the Lambda Literary Award-winning Best Lesbian Erotica. She runs her own adult film production company, Smart Ass Productions, and she has directed and produced twenty-four adult films. She was a syndicated sex columnist for The Village Voice for nine and a half years, and writes an advice column for Taboo Magazine. She is the host of “Sex Out Loud” on The VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network. She lectures at top colleges and universities and teaches sex and relationship workshops around the world."

28. Petra Joy Films 

"Porn from a female perspective!"

29. Megan Stubbs 

"Dr. Megan Stubbs is a Grand Rapids-based Sexologist. She holds a doctor of education in Human Sexuality from San Francisco’s Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality and a degree in Biology from Grand Valley State University. She is also Board Certified by the American College of Sexologists (ACS)." 

30. Sexual Intelligence Blog

"Sex -- and Culture, Politics, the Media -- and Sex, by Dr. Marty Klein"

Comments, questions or other recommendations we missed? Comment below!

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Rachael is our own marketing specialist and on special occasions a writer. She spends her time researching and creating art revolving around sci-fi, the internet, and now sex! Rachael lives and works in Chicago with her boyfriend and kawaii pet guinea pig Tony Hawk. Find out more at rachaelmilton.net.
 Have any questions? Get in touch via rachael@getlusty.com.

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Feel at Home at Tulip Toy Gallery

This article is by GetLusty for Couples contributing writer Greg Dorn. Greg writes primarily about business and events around the Chicago area to keep couple's sex lives, fresh, fun and stimulating. With a girlfriend of over 2 years, Greg has visited a plethora of sex toy shops to keep his own sex life exhilarating and electrifying. After visiting Tulip Toy Gallery, he thinks you will too. There are two Tulip Galleries, but this one focused on Tulip in Andersonville.

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The minute you step inside Tulip Toy Gallery, you immediately know you're in the quirky and hip Andersonville neighborhood. Located at 1480 W Berwyn Ave directly off the Berwyn Red Line stop, it's a hop, skip and jump away from virtually anywhere in the city.

The shop is small, yet packs a big punch. The selection of erotic goodies and sexy outfits will keep you there much longer than you probably had expected.

Like the area itself, the shop's selling point is it's warm and welcoming environment. Known primarily as a must-visit destination for the surrounding lesbian community, the friendly staff will keep you engaged for hours. You come for the items, you stay for the conversation. The knowledgeable staff offers a non-judgmental environment, as conversation, chitchat and laughter fill this tiny gem. Shy shoppers be aware, the staff will joyfully talk your ear off (and offer you ways to nibble on them).

Oh yea, and they have anything you can possibly want for an erotic evening reserved only for your wildest fantasies (believe me, this place will help make them a reality). The sex toys for both men and women are plentiful.

This north side Chicago joint even lets you try items out of the box so you know exactly what you're getting yourself into (or into you). The toys aren't the only items lining the walls of this eye-catching gallery. You'll find a terrific selection of books and erotic movies for all interests. Come alone, come with a friend or a whole group. With the hands-on experience, you may never leave!

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This is a guest post by Greg Dorn. 

Greg is a self-employed day trader who loves writing. He aims to think about sex whenever possible, including a variety of ways to enhance his own love life. If you don't see Greg crunching numbers, you'll find him enjoying the beauty of his wonderful girlfriend around Chicago. Want to give recommendations of businesses, products or sexy events around Chicago you'd like covered? E-mail Greg with your ideas to editorial@getlusty.com.

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GetLusty's 6 Favorite Lingerie Stores in Chicago

Need help revving up your sex life? Well lucky for you! Chicago is host to many lingerie shops that can cater to every relationship's needs and desires. Lingerie is not only sexy, but it makes us, as women, feel beautiful, confident, and radiant. Lingerie is a great way to escape your norm. Here are our top 6 local, Chicago lingerie stores that will guide you to feeling your utmost sexiest!

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#1 Skyscraper Heels

Skyscraper Heels, located in Roscoe Village, specializes in custom made boots, heels! They also feature out of this world corsets! The owner, Gary, is very welcoming and makes his clients feel super comfortable. Next time you need some sexy shoes or a beautiful corset, head to Skyscraper Heels!

#2 Intimacy 

Intimacy is located in the Gold Coat neighborhood, Intimacy is, well, intimate. Their managers are knowledgeable and it's just a swanky place. Their Yelp reviews are astoundingly good for a reason. Check out what one of their customers had to say,"She was transformed by getting herself something beautiful that fit well. She looked great and her confidence went up. Her posture seemed to get better instantly." How lovely is that?!

#3 Taboo Tabou 

Although Taboo Tabou is also a sex toy shop, they feature a wide range of both lingerie and sexy corsets. Their motto is, "Not for the faint of heart, Taboo Tabou is for adults who make and enjoy adult choices." Unlike other sex shops in the city, Taboo Tabou has a wide range of sexy intimates and playful role play costumes. They are located in the Lakeview neighborhood, just under the Belmont brown line train.


#4 Underthings

Underthings, is a small, intimate boutique located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The reason why Underthings is one of our  favorite is because it's not intimidating! The quaint storefront has a friendly staff and offers clothing from pajamas to sassy lingerie. Don't neglect your negligees! Let Underthings guide you to find your right size or the perfect gift for a bachelorette.

#5 Enchante Lingerie

Enchante, located on Michigan Ave., gives customers personalized and attentive service among the hustle and bustle of the 900 N. Michigan shops. Perhaps that is why it has been such a successful, local business operating for 18 years.

Although small, they house big brands, like Patricia Fieldwalker and Lise Chanel. Purchase sleepwear, swimwear or intimates. Getting married? You can even register with Enchante! Well worth the visit to their downtown-located, hustle-and-bustle store location!

#6 G*Boutique 

G Boutique is a "concept developed by women, for women." G Boutique features both beautiful lingerie and erotica! It's one stop shopping in this Bucktown neighborhood gem. G Boutique is a comfortable and approachable environment for both men and women! In fact, they have a loyal male following! So next time you need some lingerie, head to G Boutique and maybe pick up a new toy as well!

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GetLusty Wants You to Win a Sqweel 2

It's Orgasm October. And the thought of these many orgasms... It's exciting. So the good folks over at Lovehoney gave us a sex toy to share the love. And orgasms. Whee! Ladies, do you like getting orgasms? Do you orgasm from oral sex like I do? Then you should try out Sqweel!

What is Sqweel?

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G Boutique: a Chicago Sex Boutique Fav

G Boutique is one of Chicago's few wonderful adult stores. It's located in the Bucktown area of Chicago at 2131 N. Damen Avenue. Not sure how to use Google Maps? We even located it on a map for you at the bottom of this article. Aren't we nice?

They sell everything from lingerie, to toys, to porn, to lusty accessories, oh my! In business since 2002, their goal is to provide women and men alike a fun, safe, relaxed environment to do their personal sexy shopping. They do cater especially to ladies, yay!

Why? The owners of G Boutique are two ladies! Cheryl and Kari. Two friends brought together by mutual family friends who originally wanted to write erotica.

Instead, they got the idea that it would fabulous for Chicago to have a store run by women for women. And who doesn't love a good feminist sex toy store? They wanted to make women feel like they were coming into a store run by their girlfriends.

G Boutique professionals are knowledgeable and open to answering any questions you have about sex, sex toys, and all other things lusty.

Shoppers are 18+ and range in interests, occupations, orientation and sex. Haven't been to early to G Boutique yet? Stop by and we are sure you won't be disappointed.

They brought in some theatre friends to help design the space and before you knew it something sexy was born. As you can see in the picture below, the store design looks inviting and gorgeous. For more information, visit the G Boutique website! Haven't been to G Boutique yet?


Plan your first trip and some support them as GetLusty ramps up as a media sponsor and partner on upcoming events! Good things are coming in the near future, lovely readers!

Can you find G Boutique on the map below? Check it out!

This is a guest post by our very own Crimson Love.

Crimson is our resident BDSM fetish expert. If you don't see Crimson out dining with her adoring boyfriend, you'll find her reading books on innovation or finance. Crimson is currently finishing off her Bachelor's, she is passionate about food, photography, music and especially sex--and she's not afraid to talk about it. With everyone!

Have story ideas? Get in touch with Crimson Love at amber@getlusty.com. 

   

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