Happy Valentine's Day! And a WINNER!

Happy Valentine's Day, Loves! Did you know this is my favorite holiday? Oh really?... How'd you know? I'm so glad we could do a little Valentine's Day Giveaway today and am so pleased to announce the winner. Including the anonymous email entries I received, there were a whopping 132 entries! We may just have to do this again sometime :)

The winner was an anonymous email entry and has asked that I keep her name private. I have contacted her via email so check your inboxes :)

In case you missed it, here's what she's won:

A pretty in pink Siri by Lelo. Babeland.com offers the Siri in pink and purple. Lelo designs high-end toys in discrete packaging. The unoffensive design puts to rest any discomfort or hesitation that a first time toy user may feel. Many of the reviewers on Babeland.com's site have named the Siri as their favorite accessory. It's rechargeable, sleek, quiet, and cute.

Here's what they say about the Siri on Babelands website:

Shake hands with Siri, and you may never need to meet another clit vibe again. A beveled shape for targeted clit vibration, six pulsation and speed options (controlled by an intelligent microprocessor, no less!), intuitive controls, and Lelo's quality construction and materials make for a perfect storm of pleasure. And as with all Lelo vibrators, Siri is rechargeable and nearly silent, so you can enjoy it anytime, anywhere. Cup it easily in the palm of your hand, and the rest will come as easy as Sunday morning. Comes with a one-year warranty against breakage or defects.

I hope you all have a fabulous Valentine's Day! Thank you again for participating in the giveaway and for all of your kind words.

xoxo,

Gwen

Valentine's Day Giveaway!

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Ask the Audience #1: Follow Up

Thank you so much for all of your fabulous and insightful comments and ideas. What a great community effort. You girls are all so supportive and I appreciate so much the uplifting place we are building together. I wanted to weigh in with a few thoughts of my own.

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1. Many of you mentioned self exploration and self pleasuring. This can be an extremely useful tool. Often times, women who are struggling with sex have experienced negative thoughts for so long that they can't associate sex with pleasure. Experiencing pleasure alone can help relieve negative pressure. (This negative pressure is likely not your husband's fault. It can be rooted in many things: pain, guilt, shame, etc.)
2. The use of a vibrator or other sex toy was recommended to help get the fire roaring. For the higher-end, longer-lasting vibrators, I recommend the Lelo brand. The Siri and the Mona are two highly recommended toys. I blogged about why I like Lelo brand toys here. If you are unsure about committing to a toy or are looking for a smaller price tag, check out the selection here.
3. This was one of my favorite comments:

   oh I agree with all the above. Use toys, relax, etc. Here's an idea for a compromise: ask him to be completely intercourse abstinent with you for 30 days, but promise that every day you will have naked make-out time together. That way, you can be together intimately, but you won't have a problem relaxing because the fear of sex will be eliminated. Who knows what kind of desire that restraint could ignite for you?! And,I REALLY agree you should see a therapist & doctor together. Don't worry, this is nothing they haven't seen or heard, and they can really give you such better insight being able to have give and take with you in conversation. Best wishes, and it will get better :) October 12, 2010 8:23 PM

4. GIL readers recommended reading And They Were Not Ashamed: Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment and For Yourself : The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality.
   
   

Understanding Your Body

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

I am so thankful for the service men and women who give of themselves to defend our freedom. And, I am just as thankful for their spouses. Bless you sweet, strong, amazing "Army Wives." I look up to you and admire you.

Are any of you, dear readers, Army Wives? I would love to feature your Love Story on Monday. Send me an email or leave a comment if you are interested. gwenisinlove {at} gmail {dot} com

P.S. Just a reminder about Babeland's Memorial Day Sale. 20% off Lelo products will set your spirits free! Feel free to leave an anonymous comment if you need help picking out a product. I highly recommend Mona.

Feelin' Sexy Friday -- Luna Beads

I woke up this morning to a fabulous email announcing the Babeland Memorial Day Sale. 20% off nearly everything on their website! The sale starts tomorrow. This news came just in time for Feelin' Sexy Friday.

Have you all heard of Kegels? Kegel exercises are named after Dr. Arnold Kegel. The idea is to contract and then relax the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor. This builds strength and endurance and makes it easier to orgasm. Kegels are especially beneficial in cases of pregnancy, childbirth, aging, being overweight, and abdominal surgery.

Want to take it a step further? (Yes, you do!) Let me introduce you to the wonder of the Luna Beads:

The Luna Beads are made by Lelo, so you know they're good.

From the Babeland site:

Take your orgasms to mind-blowing heights with Luna Beads. Two sets of weighted beads give you the opportunity to ramp up your vaginal workout over time. Start with the lighter (28g), move on to the heavier (37g), and then use both at once for a truly pleasurable exercise challenge.

The looped string makes resistance exercise a cinch--just tug lightly on the string with the balls inserted. Daily PC muscle exercise can prevent/reverse stress incontinence, increase muscular control, and strengthen orgasms. And even if exercise is the last thing on your mind, the weighted balls will send you into orbit as you walk down the street (or wash the dishes, or shift in your seat at work…). Beads are made of a polycarbonate and ABS plastic blend, encasement is medical-grade silicone. Beads are removable for easy cleanup, two sets of differently-weighted beads included.

If you are having a hard time "getting in the mood" try using the Luna Beads an hour before husband comes home from work. You will be begging him for a rendezvous in no time.

Have you heard of Kegels? Have you tried them?

Lelo: The Cadillac of Toys

Trust me on this one.

If you are still driving a horrifying Ford Pinto, consider upgrading to a Cadillac.

Lelo is a Swedish company that was founded in 2002. Lelo more than doubled its sales volume each year since its founding, and it is plain to see why. Out with scary torture toys and in with luxury and classy pleasure products.

Things I Love:

• Most of LELO's products are made with FDA-approved and phthalate-free PC-ABS/ silicone, a product that feels closer to silky soft skin and not so much like a rubber alien suit.
• Most deliver up to 4 hours of near-silent vibrations after just a 2-hour charge. You heard me sister, NO MORE BATTERIES!
• 10 vibration settings. From a quiet whisper to a booming firecracker.
• 1 year LELO warranty, that you won't need.
• Lockable controls, that you will need.
• Luxury satin storage pouch.
• Presented in an addictive, elegant, black gift box. The little black box is almost as good as Tiffany's little blue box.

I'm telling you girls -- LELO.