Here’s your “Did you know?” tidbit for the day. Did you know that every March 15th, the small town of Komaki, Japan celebrates
Honen Matsuri. Matsuri means festival and Honen means “good harvest” so it’s a Harvest Festival. People pray for having a baby and good harvest for the year.

This practice dates back to the discovery of the Tagata Shrine (thought to be over 1,500 years old). In the shrine they found an ancient sword and other artifacts. What was interesting was the discovery of several items around the Shrine , some man-made, and some naturally occurring and they were all phallus-shaped.

This is the reason why the main attraction during this ceremony is the giant phallus.

What I was told, is that every year a new phallus is carved from a single cedar tee trunk about 8 feet long. This is done after the tree has gone through a purification ritual. This giant phallus is offered at the Shrine in hopes of having another bountiful and fertile year. An important thing that followers emphasize is that they do not worship the giant “penis” but rather it is their offering to the gods.

During the ceremony, visitors and followers rub the phallus and make their wish or wishes.

Today is National Nude Day. Yes you heard me right. We actually have a day that you can appreciate your body. As my friend always says, “Have a naked day!”. Walk around your house naked - you’ll stay cool during the heat of the day this way.

It’s so liberating to be in just your birthday suit. If you have not tried it then you should. If you are feeling a little shy then you could try some pasties.

On this day do you wear your hair up or down? Do you wear jewelry? What kinds of shoes would I wear? Shoes are easy - high heels. If you wear your hair down then it moves on your naked skin all day so and that can get the juices flowing. Jewelry could go either way.

Would you make certain body parts look special that day? Would you shave in honor of the day or put some glitter down there?

How are you spending National Nude Day?

You vibe, me vibe, WE VIBE! The We Vibe is a funny looking adult toy that has developed a huge following since it was released. After trying it, I now understand what all of the buzz is about (no pun intended!) You can use the WeVibe by yourself with a dildo, but it is obvious that this toy was made for couples! After all, it is the first internal vibrator designed to be worn during intercourse! I have to admit, I was a little perplexed by the first images of the We Vibe and had absolutely no idea how big it was or how it worked. Now that I have seen it and had the pleasure of playing with it, I have some details to share that I hope will help you better understand this fun toy!

It is small and quiet! In pictures it is almost impossible to get a feel for the size of this toy, but its total length is 3.25” with the widest point being 1” wide and the bendable U part of it only being .25 wide. Having said that, don’t assume that this is some wimpy little vibrator. It has two virtually silent separate vibrators, one for clitoral vibration and one for g-spot vibration.

Experiment on your own! Although it is easy and intuitive to use, I do suggest you try this out on your own first to get a feel for how it works, what it feels like, and how it might best work for you and your partner. So here comes the fun part….after you charge your We Vibe, get your favorite personal lubricant, and experiment. It is designed so one end of the We Vibe slips inside your vagina for g-spot stimulation and the other end rests on your clitoris. (We do suggest you turn on the We Vibe before inserting.) Tension holds this toy in place, but if you are interested in some hands free fun, simply pull on a tight pair of underwear and enjoy!

The couple that plays together…has lots of fun!! What is so great about the We Vibe is that it is meant to be used with a partner and it works! Simply slip the WeVibe in, and enjoy clitoral and g-spot stimulation during intercourse. What’s better than the feel of your partner with the added bonus of vibration in all the right places? Don’t worry guys, aside from pleasing her even more, you get the added bonus of vibration too! Experiment with different positions. Woman on top positions allow for manual movement of the vibrating pad on the clitoris for those of you who like a little bit more movement in your clitoral stimulation.

We Vibe Tips and Tricks!

• Use lubricant! Adult toys always feel better for both of you with lubricant.
• It can be used with a condom.
• Girls, press your body against him so he not only feels the g-spot vibration inside, but the external vibrator also.
• We’re not saying you won’t notice it is there, but it isn’t uncomfortable, just different feeling. We can tell you that after the first time around the block with this toy you get used to the feel and look forward to your next We Vibe encounter!

I don’t know about you, but it seems like everyone I know wants more out of their sex life but doesn’t quite know how to go about making it happen. I caught the Oprah Winfrey show the other day and Dr. Laura Berman, Sex Therapist, was on there and she had some great advice! She explained her step by step plan to help couples “Live their best sex life.” Check out Oprah’s site for all the details, but basically it comes down to for simple steps:

• Tell the Truth
• Ask for what you want
• Let Go of Negative Messages
• See Your Doctor

Like with most things in life, achieving and or sustaining great sex takes communication and work, but I know that the closeness you and your partner experience as a result can be priceless! If you are looking for that little “extra something” to add excitement, check out what Dr. Berman came up with. She worked with a team of women to create adult toys and sexual health products for women.

So as the year comes to an end we start to think about the following year and what we want to accomplish. Some people make resolutions that they hope to keep. So what’s on your list? Most people want to better themselves in some way. Usually the list consists of losing weight, being a better person, or getting a better job. Many people don’t think about putting on the list - Improving my Sex Life. We all think about it. We all watch Oprah and Dr. Phil talk shows and wonder why our sex life isn’t as good as others.

Now it’s time to do something about it. Sinclair Institute is sponsoring a contest where you can win an Apple iPod Touch. What’s better than that you may ask. Well it also comes preloaded with Sinclair’s best video yet - The Better Sex Guide to Kama Sutra Positions.

So you are now asking, what’s Kama Sutra? Kama Sutra is an ancient Sanskrit text that gives instruction on the art of lovemaking. This video demonstrates sex positions and principles as they are described in the ancient text. They combined ancient knowledge with expert advice from Sexologist and Kama Sutra authority, Prof. Prakash Kothari, MD, PhD for a video that teaches new techniques and positions for a more satisfying sex life.

So what are you waiting for? Take the bull by the horn and enter the contest so you can start improving your sex life today.