Yesterday was Bust‘s Spring Fling Craftacular and The Frisky was there to help. We had a blast giving out free panties, tote bags, and pins, and want to thank Bust for having us. We documented a bit of the fierceness. Enjoy!
Your Nose Was A Sexual Organ
Millions of years ago, humans could detect pheromones. We could “smell” each others’ genetic material through particular detectors that have since gone dormant now that we can see in color. It seems that this organ, called the vomeronasal organ, is no longer connected to the brain (does this mean those fragrances with pheromones are pointless?). However, some scientists say that we can pick up on pheromones through our normal sense of smell. But if scientists could find a way to reconnect the VNO, as it’s known, to the brain, you might have what you call a “sex sense” that would allow men to smell when women are ovulating and decide whether or not it’s the right time to have sex. In short, it would change your sex life, and could even be the most effective birth control method ever. [Mental Floss] Keep reading »
Poll: Would You Date A Guy Who Had A Kid?
The “Modern Love” column in this Sunday’s New York Times was about a woman who dates a musician who has a kid with a woman he briefly dated. The guy turns out to be a bit of a child himsef, but the whole piece got me thinking about whether I would be down for dating a dude with a kid (specifically if I didn’t have any kids of my own). I think I would be fine with it, considering I am such a sucker for the little ones, but what about you? If you were a single woman who didn’t have kids, would you date a guy who had a child of his own? [Modern Love: Was I On A Date Or Babysitting?] Keep reading »
Crave: A Slice Of Heaven On Your Hand
Yesterday at the Bust Spring Fling Craftacular, I went to Sprout Jewelry’s booth four times to ogle this ring. They only had one for sale and the finger it fit is the one I wear my dang engagement ring on. For some reason, my ring finger on my right hand is fatter. Anyway, I had to walk away, but for the cheapo price of $38 (available on the line’s Etsy page!), this cool, angular piece of jewelry may be mine after all. Or yours! [Etsy: Sprout Jewelry] Keep reading »
Link Between Watching Pornography And Having Sex Younger
The internet is bad! Before it came along and opened up the eyes of youngsters everywhere to online porn, little boys had to steal from their fathers’ secret stash of Playboy, or, at the very least, the swimsuit of Sports Illustrated. But a study published in CyberPyschology and Behaviour revealed that men between 12 and 17 who regularly viewed porn had sex at an earlier age and were more likely to initiate oral sex. Women who watched pornography at younger age also lost their virginity earlier. “The internet is having some kind of accelerant effect, influencing and changing behavior,” said Shane Krauss, a psychologist from Castleton State College in Vermont, who performed the survey. “Males are having oral sex and losing their virginity much younger when they are exposed to pornography, sometimes by a good three or four years for oral sex or two years for their virginity.” In short, make sure your kids stay on the Disney website, rather than clicking over to X Tube if you want them to remain chaste longer. [Sunday Herald (Scotland)] Keep reading »
Frisky Quote Of The Day: Scarlett Johansson
“I have platinum blonde hair, and I’m extremely curvy: I pour myself into a dress and show up and strut my stuff at premieres. Of course I expect people will have certain ideas but it’s weird if people associate the fact that I sell handbags or wear a bikini with who I am when I wake up in the morning. People think I’m going to be some brazen harlot, but I’m not out there with every Tom, Dick and Harry or catching hepatitis.” — Scarlett Johansson Keep reading »
Princess Propaganda Giving Us The Runs
Last night I was watching Keeping Up With The Kardashians — in the episode, Khloe and Kourtney got pissed at Kim because she was buying a Bentley and acting like a big princess. Their retort was that Kim may be a princess, but that they, Kim and Kourtney, are queens. Ooh, snap, right? Then this morning we got this annoying press release in our email for a book called Princess Bubble, which seeks to show girls that being a princess in modern times does not mean being a damsel in distress, but rather “traveling the world, helping others, and finding ‘happily ever after’ even before she finds her Prince!” May we be the first to say BARF? Seriously, so over this women as princesses and queens nonsense. What happened to being a person? This isn’t progressive, even if the effing princess is “single and proud of it!” A Princess is still an a-hole in a poofy skirt, acting like she’s God’s gift to the universe. It’s still a horrible gender stereotype. Why aren’t there any books targeted at boys telling them how to be amazing princes? Because princes are worthless, that’s why. So can we please cut the Princess in Fairy Tale Land crap? Thanks! [PrincessBubble.com] Keep reading »
The Daily Squeeze: Humans Almost Disappeared, Another HPV Warning, And Pregnancy Cravings
For The Week Of April 28-May 4, 2008
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
The universe isn’t perfect; stop wishing it could be. Instead of putting all your eggs in one basket, trying to achieve happiness down one path, broaden your horizons. Free your curiosities. Only you can make change happen, so do it. Start by booking yourself a solo trip to an exotic locale where the locals are hot and the decadence is inspirational. Reinvention = happiness.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Your partner’s nagging won’t end. He might think he’s being constructive, but you know he’s being a pain in your ass. The only way to shut him up, make a plan of attack for financial issues and eclipse his demands. Get moving by the 3rd, when Gemini goes into mercury, giving you a leg up on sweet-talking your way to the head of any line.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
You’re one dirty little birdie that can’t seem to think of any scheme that doesn’t involve sex. Oh well, that’s just how you are and that’s okay if you don’t trust anyone that isn’t sexy. Your instincts are the way they are and they haven’t proven you wrong so far. However, by the week’s end, you might find a loophole to your theory that’ll shock you in all the right places.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
If your partner is more on the DL than usual, beware that he’s saving the sh*t storm for the 3rd. Forget routines going smoothly and your happy-go-lucky attitude to get you through. Seems many unforeseeable issues will arise and perhaps leave you wondering whom you’ve been sleeping next to this whole time.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Don’t make any rash decisions about whom you kick out of bed yet. Besides the fact that it won’t take too much effort to keep the options open, new information about who they are, what they are about and what they might open up to you won’t be apparent right away. Let time pass. You’ll learn what this all means and how you benefit soon enough.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
The only way someone can truly strike a physical chord with you is through your mind. Feel free to start deep conversation with a hot somebody, as the mental connection is necessary for your hot tryst. However, realize things that start up fast might also end fast — but the good news is that no matter what settles, a friendship can emerge.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Thankfully you’re a girl that’s got a lot of vices. You’ll need them, as confusion will cloud your judgment with all things love related. No matter what you hear, feel or think you should do, there will be nothing 100% to go on. With nothing left to lose, quell your anxiety with naughty habits that you know bring bliss — even despite weighty consequences.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
On the 30th, actions won’t be as important in affairs of the heart. However, by the 3rd, what you say better sound perfect. This will leave a small margin for bulls*it, so be willing to bend the truth when you can. While you’re not one that goes under a microscope calmly, realize the price you’ll pay for a mess up is severe.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Anxiety over sorting out your love issues ends as Taurus enters Venus on the 1st. It’ll stabilize your mood, making you see that being bossed around despite your feelings isn’t cool — and perhaps force you to unleash those repressed emotions by the 3rd. Of course, revealing such raw passion might be what jump starts the dysfunction all over again, so beware.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
You wouldn’t be you unless you schized out occasionally, leaving others toiled in confusion. Yes, your fury spins like a tornado and your mind erratic. You’ll want to shut down and feel the burdens of the world. However, by the 3rd, do come up for air and text a 411 to that crush you’ve been working. It’ll save weeks of the emotional work you’ve built with that other.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Speed isn’t one of your strong points, as far as making decisions regarding your love life. You tend to analyze and analyze until you deconstruct the situation into something it no longer can be. However, this time around, you might be onto something and if you’re feeling the pangs of sentimentality towards another, feel free to explore it — if only in your already cluttered mind.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Nobody likes giving the, “It’s not you, it’s me,” speech. It’s completely unoriginal and an obvious blow off. However, it’s safe and effective — and as far as your future, do it. You’ll need a fast exit to make way for the slew of more important priorities coming. Although it is all work-related, the onslaught of cash is definitely a sexier upgrade.
Even If Wanted Is No Good, We Still Want To See It
Angelina Jolie hasn’t signed on for a movie that didn’t suck for years (except, maybe, A Mighty Heart and, of course, Mr. & Mrs. Smith), but I really hope that Wanted will be an exception. James McAvoy. Actually using his sexy brogue. Guns. Violence. Assassins. Morgan Freeman narrating. A sex scene that even from the preview looks loin-burning. I haven’t been this excited for a movie that could seriously suck in so long. Keep reading »
