Paradise Lost: A Weekend Of Heaven & Hell - Passional Magazine

Passional presents 

L i b e r t i n e B a l l v i i I 

Paradise Lost: A weekend of heaven & hell on Earth 

July 14-16, 2006 

in Philadelphia 

D e v i l i s h , 

a n g e l i c o r 

b a r e l y t h e r e 

c o s t u m e s 

T h r e e 

d a n c e f l o o r s 

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N i g h t c l u b 

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Table of contents 

Graphic Design / Photo Manipulator: 

Josh L. Pearson 

Copy Editor: 

Marvin Pittman 

Proofreader: 

Eric Hamell 

Photography: 

John Sorber, 

Tony Ward, 

Sandy Ramirez, 

Satu, 

Peter Lien, 

Chris Koontz, 

Drewcifer Markert, 

Abad Rosa, 

Barbara Nitke, 

Jesse Berryman 

Corsets.................................................................2 

Fashion................................................................8 

Video/ Music.....................................................11 

A Perfect “10”...................................................13 

Family Values...................................................15 

Family Events...................................................16 

Horoscopes........................................................17 

LGBTI Events..................................................19 

Aphrodite Arts ..................................................21 

Cultural Events................................................. 22 

Sexy Events.......................................................23 

Passion 101........................................................24 

Goodies for Girls..............................................25 

Good Vibe..........................................................26 

Toys 4 Boys.......................................................27 

Male G-Spot .....................................................28 

Sexpose...............................................................30 

Bottoms Up........................................................31 

Body Politic........................................................32 

TES Fest..............................................................34 

Fetish Events......................................................35 

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Corsets 

Fashion And Function

Everything’s coming up corsets this spring. The stars are 

wearing corsets in movies, music videos and televised awards 

shows. Professionals are wearing corsets to work with their jackets 

and slacks. Brides are wearing them down the aisles and beyond 

to their honeymoons. High-school seniors are wearing them with 

long skirts to their proms. Hedonists are wearing them with little 

else in the bedroom. Everybody who’s anybody is wearing corsets. 

Fashion runways, music videos (from country to hip-hop to soul), 

red carpets and nightclubs have continuously been filled with 

public displays of corset-inspired fashions for the past ten years. 

While department stores are celebrating the cross-laced 

aesthetic, shopping for a corset is still very much like walking 

through a house of mirrors. Although there are plenty of cute tops 

with decorative lacing in womenswear as well as dozens of bustier 

styles in the lingerie departments, actual corset sightings are few 

and far between. Even after a decade of corsetmania, there are 

very few stores that actually sell the real deal, which has forced 

many people to rely on mail-order to obtain these quality fashion 

items. But why would people invest in a single garment with a 

starting price of $150, especially when they often cannot fit for the 

garment in person? 

In the world of corsetry, you definitely get what you pay for. 

A genuine, waist-reducing corset requires hours of labor, yards 

of fabric and a variety of hard to find small items to manufacture. 

But while the average person might appreciate the detailed 

craftsmanship of a corset, it’s the quest for the almighty hourglass 

that fuels the addiction. A corset provides lower lumbar support 

that is certainly more fashionable than weight-lifting belt, but the 

instantaneous 1-3” reduction in the waistline cinches the deal! So 

while $50 pieces from Vicky’s are fashionable fun, they simply 

don’t have the same body-sculpting magical effect of even a basic 

$200 corset. With body-flattering fabrics and forms, modern fashion 

corsets are not made to be hidden beneath layers of clothing like 

their Victorian predecessors. Modern corsetry expresses many 

moods from sophisticated dressy brocades to playful pastels to 

downright wicked leather styles. Whichever mood strikes you can 

be blended into different looks for different occasions. Popular 

corset styles are often made to be worn as a body-shaping feminine 

top or as a more unisex belt-style over clothes. Worn with a suit 

and jacket, a corset is business attire. With a long skirt, a corset 

becomes formalwear. Coupled with jeans or a mini, that same 

corset is clubwear. 

In addition to versatility for various occasions, a single corset 

can provide a sexy smorgasbord of experiences. A head-turning 

night out dressed to the nines can be followed by an intimate “lights 

on” evening of fantasy and romance. By simply removing slacks or 

a skirt and attaching a few garter suspenders, any corseted “look” 

can instantly transform into “pinup model” for private, after-hours 

entertainment!* * 

What is it about the corset 

that makes it so fascinating 

to everybody from liquor 

companies to handbag 

designers? Fashion is art- and 

visually speaking, the corset 

obsession is all about the 

wrapping. What’s not to like 

about a package that’s wrapped 

and crossed repeatedly then tied 

up in a big bow? Contrasting 

colors and symmetrical lacing 

patterns are just some of the 

design elements lacing up 

everything from wallets and 

purses to T-shirts to fancy 

champagne bottle covers made 

by Gaultier.

A Corset for Every Occasion 

Have all kinds of fun with a few good corset styles! 

by Kali Morgan, owner of PASSIONAL (formerly Fetishes Boutique) 

Corsets and professional life: Incorporating body armor into your power suit 

requires poise and charm. There is an air of disdain regarding sex at work, though 

most full-torso corsets cover more than some low-cut women’s tops that appear in the 

workplace. Nonetheless, if your corset approach is both conservative and stylish, you 

can win the approval and appreciation of both your male and female coworkers. 

I have committed a faux pas or two, especially when I first started selling corsets, as 

I had very little real business experience. I saw an opportunity to combine corsets with 

business suits, but I was unfamiliar with corporate culture. Many offices, restaurants, 

and retail businesses discourage their staff from baring the shoulders - perhaps for fear 

that baring the shoulders will lead to baring the chest. If you work in an air-conditioned 

office or if you are attending a convention in a cool, well ventilated location you can 

avoid offense by keeping your jacket on. If you don’t want to be caught sweating, 

you can avoid breaking this office taboo by wearing a transparent mesh or lace shirt 

beneath your corset. If you work in a more conservative or corporate environment, 

wear a jacket that buttons, revealing only a hint of your hidden treasures. Or even wear 

a cincher over a blouse with a jacket over the top, and leave your jacket on ‘til staff 

happy hour (when you will hopefully be safely off the clock). 

I attended a few networking mixers with a friend who was part of an American Bar 

Association convention a few years back dressed in a black pantsuit and a red brocade 

corset. I never had more women compliment the look or express interest in the fashion 

than at that particular event. I have worn pinstripe corsets with both pant and skirt suits 

and jackets at Chamber of Commerce events and business expos, and the reaction is 

almost universally positive. Of course, as an entrepreneur who sells corsets, I won’t be 

fired for wearing them, but I never seek to make a poor impression on potential clients. 

I have even dressed a very straight male friend for expos in standard black business 

suit with a black silk tie and an embroidered black silk waist cincher, which sparked 

the interest of many women. 

Corsets as formalwear: Over the years, I have dressed dozens of young women 

for proms at my store. This phenomenon began almost the moment we opened the 

shop, and was part of my reason for changing the name of my store from Fetishes 

Boutique to PASSIONAL (to sell corsets as fashion rather than fetish). Plus-sized girls 

in particular found a corset and long skirt to be the perfect prom “gown” style that 

showed off their curves in a flatteringly sexy and desirable manner. 

Dressing girls for proms led to dressing women for bridal. I outfitted our first 

bridal party a couple of years later in lavender brocade corsets with lapels with big 

lavender circle skirts. A local model got married in Las Vegas, and we ordered a 

special gold brocade corset and skirt for her nuptial adventure. Now we even exhibit 

at the occasional bridal expo (in addition to bachelorette parties in the shop) including 

several gay wedding expos (see p. 14). 

A few basic “social etiquette” rules apply to formal events. Although many 

formal gown styles are strapless, it is still considered “bad form” in some circles 

to enter a room with your shoulders bare. Fortunately, there are many types of fun 

shoulder covers that are perfect for formal ensembles from marabou wraps to beaded 

shawls to faux mink stoles. Some of the same tricks can be used during formal 

affairs as well: wear a lace or sheer shirt under the corset to cover the shoulders. 

A more scandalous option is to wear a sheer or lace top with a matching shade of 

bra or Nubra beneath a cincher and incorporate a sense of truth or dare into your 

eveningwear (but only as appropriate to the event you are attending, i.e. if you are

a celebrity at an awards show who wants to be the 

star of serious gossip)! Non-traditional weddings and 

events have their own specific sets of cultural etiquette, 

so when in doubt, ask the hosts. Satin gloves are a 

fetishistic final option to finish off a formal ensemble, 

but not a necessity (removing a glove in a receiving 

line is also recommended, so if you wear jewelry over 

your glove, wear it on the wrist of the glove you won’t 

be removing). 

Men can incorporate cinchers (corsets that only 

cover the waistline) into formal ensembles by wearing 

them over their shirt and pants with a matching tie (like 

the more traditional cummerbund). 

Corsets at Nightclubs: Nightclubs are the most fun 

places to show off a corset, because there are very few 

rules, if any. Mini-skirts, hotpants, petticoats or bottoms 

made of anything from spandex to leather to vinyl to 

fishnet work well. Barely-there sheer tops with cinchers 

also make acceptable companion attire for corsets at 

most nightclubs. Denim with a leather or vinyl corset 

and matching shoes makes an amazing combination, but 

be aware that this “casual” club combo has seemed to 

upset more $200 - tank-top- wearing women at crowded 

cocktail lounges than at any other parties I have visited. 

The cause for offense was not inappropriate behavior, 

but rather non-conformity to the “uniform” of the 

crowd (much of which covered substantially less than 

my corset). 

Corsets as Costumes: Nothing creates as many 

believable characters as the right combination of corsets 

and accessories and I do mean nothing. Historical 

characters from medieval wenches to queens to 

knights to pirates can incorporate corsetry into the mix. 

Futuristic characters like space aliens and androids can 

wear metallic corsets with spandex and other shiny 

materials. Fantasy creatures like demons can be created 

with corsets made from fetishistic vinyl and leather. Let 

your imagination run wild! 

Corsets for Sex: Whether your love life 

needs a hard edge or some magic dust 

from the sex-faeries, you can give 

yourself more confidence in the bedroom and beyond by 

lacing yourself, or letting your lover bind you up into a 

corset for fantasy play. Cinchers, when worn alone, show 

off and allow access to all of your erogenous features. 

Full body corsets can prop up the bosom and create an 

impenetrable armor or cocoon to fulfill your fantasies of 

power or helplessness. 

Keep baby wipes handy. Baby wipes are invaluable 

for cleaning up sex spillovers but more importantly they 

have amazing powers for cleaning up mess on stainable 

fabrics. I have witnessed blood wiped clean from a 

lavender silk corset with a baby wipe without leaving 

even a trace. Faerie princess lovers take note: silk 

STAINS, and if you get a mess on it, you need to wipe it 

off IMMEDIATELY. 

Wear waterproof. Leather, vinyl and latex corsets 

are much easier to clean , so if you are planning a night 

of sloppy-wet, rough or extended naughtiness, stick with 

these fabrics. 

Play with the laces. The bedroom is a great place to 

improvise with all of your extra corset lacing by pulling 

the laces through your legs, around the back of your 

lover’s neck to hold them close to you or anything else 

your extra lace and imagination requires (or inspires). 

Sexcessorize. Match up harnesses, restraints and 

sex toys to your favorite corset. PASSIONAL supply 

you naughties to match or contrast against your favorite 

corset. www.passionalboutique.com 

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Over 200 ready-to-wear 

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A Forbidden History of 

a Formidable Fashion 

Historically, corsets (like bras) 

were closely linked with keeping 

(largely female) people “in their 

proper place” 

-Certain medieval designs were 

literally torture devices made 

from steel. 

-The Victorians were known to 

enforce fidelity by of their women 

by using complicated corset knots 

that would be difficult to duplicate 

should the corsets be removed 

outside of the marriage bed. Then 

they invented crotchless pettipants 

so that women could “use the loo” 

without removing their corsets. 

- Actual whale bones were used 

in the construction of early fabric 

corsets, which were extremely 

strong and inflexible (and often 

resulted in broken ribs). 

-Corsets were replaced by 

girdles as undergarments once 

elastics became popular. But they 

were (and are) still worn as medical 

devices for those needing back 

support as well as by opera singers 

for diaphragmatic support. 

-Modern corsetmakers use 

bendable spring or spiral stays 

that are made of steel instead of 

whalebone for support, which 

allows the corset to bend to fit 

the curves of the body and can 

comfortably reduce the waist by 

2-4.” 

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with naughty names like Cock N’ Candy and Squeeze My Melons? 

But this gift is no gag. The colors go on smooth and make a lasting 

impression. Plus the fun flavors will keep you and yours cumming back for 

repeat applications! Great lipstick with benefits can be yours for $14.99 NOW at 

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Accessorizing for Pleasurable Perfection 

Wrist bondage? These corset-inspired wristcuffs can be matched with 

belts, collars and more without squeezing you in the middle like a tube 

of toothpaste. 

The orset bag is a fun and frisky way to keep a good amount of booty 

close at hand. A perfect bag for your tricks and treks to naughty places. 

They say it all. Just reach up and casually brush the hair from your face 

to tell them how you really feel! 

The leather corset wallet snaps shut to hold all of your money and 

I.D. with a look that keeps it all under wraps. Included chain and leather 

belt snap keep it all close to your body with style. 

Leather and lace bracelets can be matched with chokers in pink, red, 

white or black patent with black trim. Also available with metal spikes 

instead of rhinestones. 

An essential part of any romance repertoire, the Toy Safe is a flirty 

fortress for all of your bedside accessories. Fashioned with secure lock 

and key, it lets you keep your favorite toys, lotions and such forever 

safe from inquisitive eyes and sticky fingers. Several full-size toys can 

be safely tucked away in this well-designed little box. 

Article by Sensuous Sadie. Original version at www.SensuousSadie.com

The great thing about accessories, whether bestowed 

upon us by nature or by the jewelry store, is that they 

can make otherwise neutral clothing into something 

startling. And you too can use accessories to zip up your 

budget fantasy wardrobe. 

One of the best places to get inexpensive accessories 

is at those mall jewelry and clothing stores that cater to 

teenagers. The gothic look is very in now, so you’ll find 

a huge selection of studded jewelry as well as themed 

hats, gloves, purses, belts and other items. Some areas 

you can focus on are: 

COLLARS: My very first collar 

was a black dog collar with studs that 

I bought at the pet store for under $10. 

Not fancy, no. But it clearly advertised 

my submissive fantasies. Later on I 

picked up a stunning spiked collar, 

custom sized. A collar is a universal 

symbol of the BDSM lifestyle. Chokers 

are another sexy piece of jewelry that 

brings attention to the face. 

GLOVES: We don’t often see 

gloves in daily life, so they assume a 

feeling of eroticism when worn with 

a fantasy outfit. Arm-length evening 

gloves are wonderful and inexpensive, 

starting around $10. They do make it 

a little difficult to hold on to things, so 

don’t wear them if you are doing a scene 

or managing the food table. Another 

great style is fingerless lace gloves, also 

less than $10 at accessories shops. They 

have a bit of that “Material Girl” kind 

of feel, and are comfortable and cool even on a hot 

summer evening. 

HAIR & HATS: Try a wig! Costume stores have 

stunning wigs in every hue and style for very reasonable 

prices. Also pick up some sexy hair accessories as well 

as gold and silver sparkles that come in gels or sprays. I 

also enjoy doing my hair in one bright color like red for 

the holidays or green for Saint Patrick’s Day. Shop just 

after Halloween for tons of decorative items for under 

$5. Don’t forget your options in hats. Cool antique hats 

can be had for a song at consignment shops as well as 

in specialty shops for “antique” clothing. Also pick up 

some spiky hair gel and do something interesting with 

your hair for the evening. 

JEWELRY: Thanks to the teenage gothic subculture, 

the malls are full of inexpensive jewelry stores. Look for 

big bold designs, as well as the usual collars, bracelets, 

finger rings and other items with studs. I have a lovely 

“Story of O” silver ring that looks like a little collar. 

BELTS: Studded and spiked belts can be a wonderful 

addition to a plain black outfit. Also consider gold or 

silver chain belts, as well as hip belts for the ladies. 

SKIN & NAILS: I love to wear sparkles on my skin 

and hair, something which is a fairly inexpensive item 

from any beauty supply store. Gold, silver, pink, purple 

– every color is available. Henna and other temporary 

tattoos can give your exposed skin a bit of interest 

without any permanency. If you have real tattoos, be 

sure to show them off! If you have beautiful fingernails, 

show them off with bright colors, or 

even gold and silver. You can also pick 

up a set of fake nails and use the cool 

decorations and jewels. With as many 

foot fetish freaks as we have, don’t 

forget to show off your sexy toes. 

COSMETICS: The word in fantasy 

makeup is bright and bold. For ladies, go 

for the sexy red and hot pink lipsticks, or 

black if that’s your style. False eyelashes 

are very inexpensive and will give your 

eyes an exotic look, especially if you get 

the ones available around Halloween 

that are made with multi-colored foil. 

You can also pick up faux jewels for 

the eyelids that sparkle every time you 

blink. 

PERFUME: There’s nothing sexier 

than leaning close to someone and 

catching the scent of their perfume or 

cologne. Remember not to overdo it, but 

also remember to wear it. Every little 

thing adds to your allure. 

SHOES: Ahhh, shoes. Yup, I have a bit of a shoe 

fetish. Does that mean I have to totter around in 5-inch 

heels in the kind of pain I might not be enjoying? Of 

course not. In fact, all my heeled shoes are 1.5-inch 

heels or lower. If high-heeled do-me pumps make you 

feel hotter than a Florida summer day, then by all means 

wear them! But if not, go for the lower heels. Narrow 

ones will make your feet look slimmer. Aim for bright 

colors and strappy looks. If you like the tough look, try 

some kickin’ boots. 

STOCKINGS: Stockings are my top pick for 

inexpensive sexy accoutrements. Pantyhose don’t hold 

a candle to a garter peeking out from under your skirt. 

AND WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, BE CREATIVE! 

Chain belts can be worn as necklaces. Safety pins can 

be daisy-chained into earrings and bracelets. Scarves 

can be tied around the bust as a cropped top. Use yourr 

imagination, and let your fantasy wardrobe go wild!

video & music 

Stainless Night We love erotic Japanime 

with adventuresome themes! After ten years, 

Linea awakens from a capsule without any 

memory and wanders into a small research 

center staffed by three beautiful women, 

one of whom hers falls in love with her and 

leaves her lover to take the lovely amnesiac 

to bed. However, a second capsule opened 

shortly after Linea’s, and soon all four of 

the women will be in terrible danger. $29.99 

from passionalboutique.com 

My Sexual Harrassment Mochizuchi 

is a young office worker with a knack for 

falling into bed with his coworkers, clients 

and bosses. Kept under the thumb of his 

supervisor, Honma, Mochizuchi does his 

best to keep the office running smoothly. 

$29.99 from passionalboutique.com 

Parade Parade Kaori is a popular singer 

who is secretly living as a she-male. Sexy 

lesbian singer Saki sees Kaori on television 

and falls instantly in love with her and 

makes her move, with a big surprise waiting! 

$29.99 from www.passionalboutique.com 

Children of Bodom - AreYou Dead Yet? 

Children of Bodom to continue the conquest of American metalheads on their spring U.S. tour… Plus, MTV2 debut of their new 

video “Are You Dead Yet?” During their March 18th (10 PM EST) appearance on MTV2 Headbangers Ball!!! 

Presented by Hot Topic, Children of Bodom are back in the States supporting their latest album, “Are You Dead Yet?” After 

selling out their Fall 2005 tour, COB are back and will perform in cities that were not Bodomized during their first Fall 2005 run! 

Also on the tour is Chimaira (3/18-3/24), God Forbid (3/25-4/10), Through the Eyes of the Dead and If Hope Dies (CT.). 

COB will be doing a few in-store signings and, in selected cities along the tour, fans who purchase “Are You Dead Yet?” at 

participating retailers will receive a limited edition laminate which gets them admission to an exclusive after-show meet-and-greet 

autograph session with the band. The laminate does not include admission to the show. Please check out their in-store signings 

along with upcoming tour dates in New Mexico, Las Vegas, Tuscon, Toronto, Columbus, Cleveleand and San Fransisco. 

http://www.universalmusiconline.com/childrenofbodom/ 

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DESIGN THAT KICKS YOUR ARSE 

Joshua L. Pearson 

Graphic Designer / Photo Manipulator 

digibilly@gmail.com 

http://tormentofthebroken/deviantart.com 

http://tormentofthebroken.deviantart.com 

DIGIBILLY 

DESIGN

Happy Birthday, PASSIONAL 

I was there at the infancy of what in ten years has become 

Philadelphia’s home base for cutting-edge clothing and toys 

for grown-up girls and boys. What a long strange trip it’s 

been. 

In its infancy, PASSIONAL was Fetishes Boutique, and 

consisted of a web site and catalog, two racks of corsets and 

latex clothing, plus an igloo of shoe and boot boxes in the 

living room of a Mount Airy carriage house owned by Kali 

Morgan. 

In a nod to both shrewd marketing and a love of a good 

party, Miss Kali created an event to which her clothes could 

be worn. In 1997, the Diabolique Ball was born. A diverse 

group of people came together to plan and execute a worldclass 

ball like those seen in London and New York. Friends of 

friends recruited models, dressed them (nice work if you can 

get it), booked DJs and a night at Club Egypt, earning Fetishes 

Boutique a name in the Philadelphia scene. 

This was my introduction, when I became the prodigal black 

sheep of the PASSIONAL family. 

For those unacquainted with the joy 

of stretching skin-tight latex clothing 

on a nubile body, it’s not a bad way to 

pass a few hours. On one day indelibly 

etched into my mind, in came a pair 

of nurses in their hospital greens; they 

were to be naughty, latex-clad nurses 

wielding gargantuan hypodermics in 

the fashion show. Greens gave way 

to a latex nurse’s outfit zipped on, 6- 

inch black do-me pumps and a rubber 

band pulled from a ponytail shaking 

the tresses free, creating one of those 

unveiling moments akin to the birth of 

Venus. 

In January 1998, two years into what 

you’d think would be the greatest home business ever, a very 

affordable retail space became open on Fifth and Bainbridge 

Streets one block off South, the bohemian tourist shopping 

and dining mecca of Philadelphia. Fetishes Boutique became 

brick and mortar. 

Still seeking action, the new store hooked into the internet 

explosion of counterculture events around the country. Pervy 

people were having parties, Fetishes Boutique had products, 

and I had a van. Zany hi-jinx ensued. Road trips ensued to 

Florida, Washington, D.C., Boston and Ohio to meet, outfit 

and party with our people. Car crashes, fires, missed flights 

and red-faced baggage inspectors reaching for rubber gloves 

became commonplace. Two epic trips to vend were to London 

and Jamaica. 

In Philly, the store grew. We did the November ball, but there 

are 11 more months in the year, birthing a monthly Café Kink 

party (www.cafekink.com), meet-greet-and-play-with-alls that 

were mini-marathons of spanking, bondage, sploshing and 

hot times. 

by Devil Dawg - The Red-Headed Stepchild 

10 years of passion 

Libertine Ball became a summertime romp that started on a 

cruise ship in 1999 and grew annually, last year becoming a 

three-day weekend blowout with multiple little parties, selling 

out an entire Atlantic City hotel. The ball itself didn’t end until 

Sunday at dawn. 

The Philly event of the year has remained the Diabolique Ball. As 

time passed its reputation grew along with the list of beneficiary 

charities serving women, children and the gay community. To 

date, almost $100,000 has been donated through efforts started 

by the PASSIONAL/Fetishes Boutique network of family and 

friends. 

Diabolique Weekend 2001 birthed a new interactive go-go 

party for girls called Pousse Café (www.phillypousse.com), 

which kicked off with Fetish Diva Midori gracing the stage. 

That party continues monthly in South Philly. 

Next the store expanded to create the Aphrodite Gallery (www. 

aphroditegallery.us). Local artists and photographers would 

hold receptions and shows. Works from Stephan Spiliotis, 

Barbara Nitke, David Lawrence, 

Images by William and others have 

been featured. The gallery is also 

home to the PASSION 101 Workshop 

series (www.fantasyworkshops.com). 

Seminars by renowned educators are 

taught in the gallery, including Fetish 

Diva Midori, Cleo Dubois and Tristan 

Taormino on topics like “urban tantra,” 

electric sex, body modification, and 

– to recruit new victims – role-play and 

newbie excursions to fetish evenings. 

The Sexpeditions Tours supplemented 

the education with field trips for thrillseeking 

couples and women. A busload 

of tourists hit New York to visit fetish 

hotspots. Local tours have included 

strip clubs, porn theaters and even an 

aphrodisiac cooking class. In April 2004 the Birds and the Bees 

Tour took parents and teens to the zoo, a clinic and the gay 

youth center for a lesson in S-E-X. 

This magazine was relaunched in 2004 as a monthly (an earlier 

version had been published in 1999-2000) to help publicize the 

change of the store’s name to PASSIONAL. 

What some once dismissed as a costume shop catering to stars 

in German smut videos has evolved into an “in your face” 

fashion and sex boutique where the silicone vibrators speak to 

you in French (see p. 29) and the corsets and clothing can be 

worn for an exceptional evening out where dressing to impress 

is for any occasion that calls for seduction, exhibition, foreplay 

or afterplay. PASSIONAL has established itself as a local hub 

for alternative lifestyles as well as Philadelphia’s naughty 

ambassador of goodwill to the world. 

Our latest weekend adventure was a retreat for latex lovers deep 

in the heart of Texas -- an affair of extraordinarily fashionable 

pageantry. Don’t you want to help write the next chapter? If 

past experience is any indication, it’ll be a hoot!

Friends introduced me to my partner, Cindy Sproul, 

in 1996/1997. Cindy had started a photographic book 

project and really wanted to partner with a writer on the 

project. She knew I was a writer, and asked me to work 

on the project with her around February 1998. 

I wasn’t dating at the time, so there was a clear-cut 

time frame where we got to know each other as 

artists and as professionals. It was a wonderful 

opportunity just to get to know each other 

creatively. After a few months, we 

grew closer and began dating 

that June. 

On the anniversary of 

our first date, we spent the 

day picnicking and painting 

watercolors in our favorite 

park; a sweet and romantic day. 

When it was time to exchange our 

gifts for each other, I got on one 

knee and proposed, letting Cindy 

know just how precious she’d become 

over the year. Cindy was teary but eager 

to give her anniversary card to me. So I 

opened it: on the cover was a photograph 

Cindy had taken of a ring with a fire garnet... 

inside was a tender message, and tied alongside 

with ribbon was the real engagement ring. Unplanned, 

we proposed to each other on the very same day! 

Our ceremony was a little over a year later on Aug. 

18, 2000. We married on a pristine island off the south 

coast of Georgia, surrounded by a small group of 

family and friends. Our ceremony was led by a shaman 

who called in the Four Winds and led our circle in a 

ceremony of joy, gratitude and intention. It was a windy 

day, and at the end it rained. We saw wildlife that day 

that included wild horses, wild boars, seagulls and 

lots of fish, of course – a dynamic day and a suitable 

beginning to our dynamic relationship together. 

We read an article in a local gay newspaper that 

encouraged readers to go online onto a straight wedding 

gift registry and vote for a newly registered lesbian 

couple as “Couple of the Year.” We researched the issue 

and realized there was not a gift registry in existence 

that catered to GLBT or even to alternative couples. 

Things took off from there! 

Creating Rainbow Wedding Network seemed timely. 

Family Values 

Gay Weddings: Personal and Political 

By Marianne Puechl 

Not only was the site launched as the first-ever GLBT 

wedding gift registry, we also wanted to include a viable 

means for couples and GLBT-friendly businesses to be 

successful at finding each other. The site 

included a nationwide directory, wedding tips 

from professionals and more. 

Our directories now serve the United 

States, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada, 

with more than 5,000 businesses in 

the Network. Couples can use these 

businesses for ceremony planning, 

general gift purchases, travel 

needs and creating their home 

together, because the directory 

includes companies of all 

kinds. By using these 

businesses and helping 

them to prosper, couples 

and consumers can actively 

help promote non-discrimination, 

tolerance and diversity. 

Our first Rainbow Wedding Expo happened 

in Minneapolis, of all places! Our online directory 

for the Twin Cities was taking off really well, and we 

wanted to create an event where couples could find 

screened, GLBT-friendly businesses. We’re excited at 

the growth of the Expos – they’ve expanded to include 

fashion shows, presentations by professionals and 

nonprofit organizations, live musical performances, 

giveaways, champagne toasts and cake-cutting 

ceremonies. Our most recent event over Valentine’s Day 

weekend in Atlanta included dance presentations (two 

gorgeous men doing the tango!) and a lingerie fashion 

show. An afterparty fund-raiser for Marriage Equality 

GA featured live music by the band Geronimo and also 

Jen Foster and Stephanie Callahan. 

We are gearing up for Rainbow Wedding Expos in 

Hartford (first annual in celebration of recent civil union 

legislation), Boston (third annual) and Philadelphia 

(second annual). Our goal is to continue to work on 

behalf of GLBT couples to provide them with the 

resources they need in an environment that is free from 

awkwardness and discrimination, and instead offers 

acceptance, respect and an atmosphere filled with joy. 

www.SameLoveSameRights.com 

www.RainbowWeddingExpo.com 

www.RainbowWeddingNetwork.com 

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Kid-Friendly Family Events 

HILADELPHIA FIRST SUNDAYS Baby Disco dance 

party for children ages 7 and under the first Sunday of 

every month 2-5 p.m at Fluid Nightclub at 613 S. 4th 

St from AROUND THE COUNTRY at a time and place 

convenient to you! www.babylovesdisco.com 

PHILADELPHIA SECOND THURSDAYS Kinder- 

Bats Happy hour for Goth parents and their kids from 

5 to 8PM DJed dance music includes goth, punk, 80s 

and more at Ulana’s 2nd and Bainbridge St. Every 2nd 

Thursday . $5 includes admission. Food available. 

NATIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES 

www.rainbowfamilynetwork.com 

www.babylovesdisco.com 

www.gothparents.meetup.com 

Easter Treats! 

Music! 

Fun! 

Win Great Prizes 

For the Best 

Dressed! 

Categories: 

-Boy and Girl 

-Infant Toddler 

-Young Adult 

-Adult 

-Family 

-South Street 

Lifestyle 

-Children 

-Easter 

Bonnet 

-Pet 

Brought to you by: 

The South Street 

Headhouse District! 

SOUTH STREET 

EASTER 

PROMENADE 

MC’ed By The 

Flamboyant 

HENRI DAVID 

and His 

Entourage! 

Rain 

Or 

Shine! 

sponsored by: 

1 PM @ 2nd & Lombard 

Fairy Festivals 

Maryland Fairy Fest 

Saturday and Sunday 

May 20 and 21, 2006 

10 AM to 6 PM 

$3 for kids 3 to 11 

$7 for kids 12 to 99 

Free for kids under 3 and over 99 

$1 off for dressing in costume 

www.marylandfaeriefestival.org 

PA Fairie Fest 

May 5th, 6th, and 7th 2006 at 

Spoutwood Farm in Glen Rock, 

PA www.fairiefestival.net 

Visit the PASSIONAL 

Wingmakers - 

http://www.fairiesgarden.net 

www.wingedfetish.com 

for pics & info or buy now at 

www.passionalboutique.com 

PASSIONAL FAMILY VALUES: 

Did you know that PASSIONAL 

now sells baby and pet t-shirts at 

www.passionalboutique.com? 

Check out the “Kids” section in the 

main index, 

Also, check out the “Pets” 

section under “Gifts.”

Scrolls of Destiny 

By Dr. Andromedus (as channeled by Eric Hamell) 

horoscope 

Aries, the ram, 21 March to 20 April: You will ram 

your way into a bachelor party, expecting to meet a lot of 

hot single guys and strippers. Unfortunately, you’ll find 

they are all Trappist monks. 

Taurus, the bull, 21 April to 21 May: Using finely 

crafted bull, you will seduce and elope with a trust fund 

baby. The following week, you will use another horoscope 

to make a stock pick and lose your entire fortune. 

Gemini, the twins, 22 May to 21 June: You will be 

overjoyed to discover you have long-lost triplets. Using 

their identical looks to confuse you, they will steal your 

identity and force you to join their circus act. 

Cancer, the crab, 22 June to 22 July: You will have 

a month-long bout of PMS (even if you’re male). When 

it’s over as suddenly as it began, your friends will be so 

relieved that they’ll give you everything you want. 

Leo, the lion, 23 July to 22 August: You will become 

obsessed with your hair and comb it until your scalp is 

sore. Fortunately, your visiting uncle with the preternatural 

sense of smell will realize that someone spiked your stock 

of Dasani TM with peyote essence. Once you’ve poured it 

all down the sink, your behavior will return to normal. 

Virgo, the virgin, 23 August to 23 September: One day 

will pass this season on which you don’t have any new 

sex partners, causing you an acute identity crisis. After 

two weeks of cuddle therapy, you will regain your selfconfidence. 

Libra, the scales, 24 September to 23 October: You 

will visit the playground in your old neighborhood and 

ride the seesaw with a ten-year-old. After he shows you 

his “funny things” collection, you won’t sleep for three 

days. 

Scorpio, the scorpion, 24 October to 22 November: 

You will meet a tall, dark and handsome stranger who will 

turn you over her knee and spank you long and hard when 

you get “fresh” with her. You will sleep on your stomach 

for a week, but very contentedly. 

Sagittarius, the archer, 23 November to 21 December: 

You will toady up to the big boss in hopes of making VP, 

and be rewarded with a transfer to Singapore. You will 

subsequently give up your chewing tobacco habit. 

Capricorn, the goat, 22 December to 20 January: You 

will be disappointed to learn that joining Scientology doesn’t 

get you a date with either Tom Cruise or Jenna Elfman. You 

will quit them for the Unification Church. 

Aquarius, the water bearer, 21 January to 19 February: 

You will be abducted by aliens for the water in you, which 

they’re short of. But they’ll replace it with some of their 

surplus perfluorocarbon, and no one will be the wiser until 

your next child is born. 

Pisces, the fishes, 20 February to 20 March: You’ll wake 

up one morning, look in the mirror, and be momentarily 

startled to notice you look half frog-like, half fish-like. Then 

you’ll remember you’re living at the bottom of the ocean 

now, and you just had a long dream about the time when 

you were human. 

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Black Gay Pride 

Celebrations 

Pride comes in all shapes, 

sizes and colors, and there 

are special upcoming 

events for African-American 

LGBTI people and 

their allies: 

Philadelphia, PA 

Philadelphia 

Black Gay Pride, 

April 27 - 30 

Washington D.C. DC 

Black Pride 

May 25 - 29 

Miami, FL Sizzle 2006 

May 25 - 29 

Tampa, FL Central 

Florida Black Pride 

June 20 – 23 

Memphis, TN Memphis 

Black Pride, 

June 16 - 18 

LGTBI Events 

Sundays 

PHILADELPHIA Rainbow Buddhist Meditation, 

5pm at WWCC, 1315 Spruce St for Buddhists 

and those interested in Buddhism. Meditation and 

discussion www.waygay.org 

Mondays 

PHILADELPHIA and ONLINE Check out the new 

products added to www.passionalboutique.com, 

especially the new selection of queer magazines 

and videos, or start a discussion on our discussion 

board gaypassional-subscribe@yahoogroups.com 

Tuesdays 

PHILADELPHIA 1st and 3rd Tuesdays BiUnity 

discussion group at the William Way Community 

Center, 1315 Spruce St. www.waygay.org 

Wednesdays 

PHILADELPHIA 2nd Wednesdays Rock & Roll 

Queer Bar at North Third, 3rd and Brown Sts www. 

fastcheapparty.com 

PHILADELPHIA 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 

Philly Jacks safer sex parties for men 

www.phillyjacks.com 

Thursdays 

PHILADELPHIA Drag Night at Bob & Barbara’s 

featuring notorious local celebrities - 1509 South 

Street 

Fridays 

PHILADELPHIA Shaft Fridays at Shampoo 

Nightclub a kickin’ queer night with three 

dance floors, drags, Latin rhythms and more. 

www.shampooonline.com 

Ru Paul 

Collector Doll 

Limited Ed. 

$69.99 


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LGTBI Events Continued... 

Saturdays 

PHILADELPHIA 1st Saturdays Peekaboo Revue 

Neo- Variety Show at The Five Spot, 5 S. Bank St. 

www.peekaboorevue.com 

PHILADELPHIA 1st Saturdays at Pure Nightclub 

the Ladies 2000 parties rock fom 9PM-2AM www. 

ladies2000.com 

PHILADELPHIA 2nd Saturdays Pousse Café (p. 22) 

Interactive Go-Go for grrls and bois. 1734 Snyder Ave 

9PM-1AM 

PHILADELPHIA 2nd Saturdays Fabric Kickin’ indie 

dance music for queer girls and boys at The Devil’s 

Alley 1907 Chestnut St. www.thefabric.net 

PHILADELPHIA 3rd Saturdays GirL Party at Sal’s on 

12th St. 

PHILADELPHIA 4th Saturdays Elevate queer dance 

www.elevatephilly.com 

SINGLE EVENTS: 

PHOENIX, AZ April 1, 2006 Phoenix Gay Pride/ 

Adonis Party 

PHILADELPHIA April 5-8 International Foundation 

for Gender Education conference www.transeventsusa. 

org 

PHILADELPHIA April 15 Mr. Drag King 

Philadelphia Contest/at The Rotunda 40th and Walnut 

Sts. 8PM (contestants between 5:30 and 6 p.m.) 

www.phillydykemarch.org 

BERLIN, GERMANY April 15-17 Leather and Fetish 

Pride 

PALM SPRINGS, CA April 14-17 White Party Palm 

Springs 

HOUSTON, TX April 14-16 Bunnies on the Bayou/ 

Jungle 14 

BIRMINGHAM, AL April 21-23 Rites Of Spring 

COLUMBUS, OH April 21-23, Qualia Weekend 

WASHINGTON, DC April 21-23, Cherry 11 

PHILADELPHIA April 21 Team Spirit for the Gay 

Games, DJs: Joe Gauthreaux, Reenie Kane, Maria V. at 

Shampoo Nightclub 

DALLAS, TX April 28-30 Purple Party Weekend 

PHILADELPHIA May 1-7 Equality Forum civil rights 

symposium: a week of education, organizing and socializing. 

www.equalityforum.org 

PHILADELPHIA May 5-May 7, Blue Ball: Fusion and 

Emerge: women’s party www.blueballphilly.com 

PENSACOLA, FL May 25-29, Memorial Day Weekend 

circuit party 

CHICAGO, IL (USA) May 25-May 29 Memorial Day 

Chicago/IML Weekend www.imrl.com 

LONDON (United Kingdom) May 27-28 White Party 

Weekend 

ORLANDO, FL May 30-June 4 Gay Days Orlando 

LOS ANGELES, CA June 9-11 LA Gay Pride 

ASBURY PARK, NJ June 4, 2006 Jersey Pride is a great 

time at the beach. If the weather is nice you can pack 

sandwiches and sit on the grass after the parade listening 

to live disco divas doin’ the do. This year’s headliners are 

The Village People. Meet me at the beach for ice cream! 

www.jerseypride.org 

PHILADELPHIA, PA June 10, 2006 Philly Dyke March 

is a rag-tag gang of diverse dykes taking to the street in 

a raucous celebration of dyke empowerment. They gather 

and return to Kahn Park (or at least they have in years past) 

where the party winds up with live poetry and water ice 

courtesy of the local faeries. www.phillydykemarch.org 

PHILADELPHIA, PA June 11, 2006 Philly Pride returns to 

the Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing. www.phillypride.org

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Aphrodite Gallery 

Gallery hours are 2-6 pm every Sunday at PASSIONAL 

704 South 5th st., www.aphroditegallery.us 

Artists April-June 2006 

April: Joshua L. Pearson 

Show: Sexual Oddities: Surreal Photographic Images 

Reception: Friday, April 14, 7pm-9pm 

Joshua Pearson is a graphic designer and photo manipulator. He has 

worked with digital art for about 11 years. Erotic art is a new thing for 

him considering he prefers to work with a more morbid subject matter. 

Flesh and bone are his thing so erotic art is a natural evolution for him. 

His style is photo surrealism, the art of making the unreal seem real. His 

inspirations are artists such as H. R. Giger, M. C. Escher, DaVinci, Dali 

and Mike Bohatch. He prides himself on the fact he brings the darkest 

fantasies to life. 

May: Juli Snyder 

Show: Intimacy and Intent: erotic black and white photography 

Reception: Friday, May 12, 7pm-9pm 

Intimacy: not only my between subject and myself, but also between you, 

the viewer, and the subject. 

Intent: what happens when you are just captured by a person? You are so 

taken by them that you almost panic. It is erotic. 

Juli graduated cum laude from Temple/Tyler in 2005. She has shown her 

work at The Beehive Salon, Big Jar Books and Mugshots and has also 

been involved with Inliquid’s Art for the Cash Poor for the past couple 

years. 

June: Jonathan Blount 

Show: A Celebration of the Male Form: Gay erotic oils and charcoal 

Reception: Friday, June 9, 7pm-9pm 

Jonathan Blount is a native Philadelphian. He began to pursue his artistic 

disposition during high school. At first, Jon decided to develop his 

creativity by becoming a pastry chef but he soon realized that he needed 

to change from cake to canvas. 

Jon’s early oils were expressions of his inner voice, translating what he 

was feeling and hearing internally into paint. As Jon matured, he realized 

that he loved painting and drawing the male form. He describes his 

approach to artistically rendering the male form as starting with shadow 

and working into the light.

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Fashion, Art, Dining, Health & Spirits Outings 

Sundays 

PHILADELPHIA Sundays 

Aphrodite Erotic Art Gallery (see 

p. 17) exhibitions 2-6PM, April 

Joshua L. Pearson, May Julie 

Snyder, June Jonathan Blount. 

www.aphroditegallery.us 

PHILADELPHIA Sundays 4/9, 5/14, 

6/4 Philly Roller Girls Roller Derby 

www.phillyrollergirls.com 

PHILADELPHIA Sundays Fast 

Cheap & Outta Control weekly rockin’ 

dance party at Fluid Nightclub at 613 

S. 4th St. www.fastcheapparty.com 

Mondays 

PHILADELPHIA Mondays, 

Empress Thandi instructs in Yoga 

for Life: basic, Astranga, Power 

Yoga, meditation, etc. “This is not a 

work out, but a work in.” Class runs 

1 hour $10 donation benefits The 

Rotunda. 40th & Walnut Sts www. 

foundationarts.org 

PHILADELPHIA Mondays Oyoyoy 

with A.D. Amorosi weekly at Bar 

Noir, 251 S. 18th St featuring 

waitservice by Needles Jones & 

weekly guests of notoriety Upcoming: 

4/10 True Confessions open mic, 5/1 

Radio Eris, 1/8 Danny Ozark, 5/22 

Ken Kweder 

Tuesdays 

PHILADELPHIA 2nd Tuesdays 

Puddin’ Pop featuring Wang Newton 

www.wangnewton.com 

Wednesdays 

WEST PHILADELHPIA My Body, 

My Movement class taught by Sophia 

Hoffer-Perkins 6 pm, starting March 

31 at the A-Space 4722 Baltimore 

Avenue www.defenestrator.org/ 

aspace 

PHILADELPHIA Wednesdays 6:45- 

7:45 Striptease Workout at SWEAT 

Manayunk $10 www.sweatfitness. 

com 

PHILADELPHIA Wednesdays 

Nocturne goth/industrial dance 

night at Shampoo Nightclub www. 

dancingferret.com 

Thursdays 

PHILADELPHIA Thursdays 

Striptease Workout at SWEAT 

Queen Village 6:30-7:30 $10 www. 

sweatfitness.com 

Fridays 

PHILADELPHIA Fridays, 5-8pm 

Wine & Cheese Series at the Westin 

Philadelphia’s Lobby Lounge, 99 

South 17th Street. Decadent cheese 

from around the world paired with 

exceptional wines of the region 

$18.95 per person 215.563.1600. 

NEW YORK CITY Friday April 

21 Disco Party Fundraiser benefits 

Lifebeat at Club Deep 16 W. 22nd 

street 6pm-11pm 

Saturdays 

PHILADELPHIA First Saturdays 

Peek-A-Boo Revue neo-burlesque 

variet-y show including comedy, 

song, choreographed dance, more at 

the Five Spot, 5 S. Bank St. (see ad) 

www.peekaboorevue.com 

PHILADELPHIA Gay Bingo 

Saturdays 4/15, 5/21, etc. www. 

aidsfundphilly.com 

Ongoing & Single 

WYOMISSING, PA April 7th- 9th 

Forged In Ink Tattoo Extravaganza 

Sheraton Berkshire 1741 Papermill 

Road Wyomissing, PA www. 

forgedinink.com 

OSWEGO, NY April 7-9th 2006 

Pennsylvania-New York Body Arts 

Convention www.artifextattoo.com 

LOS ANGELES April 27-June 6th 

Antebellum Gallery presents The 

Bondage Show featuring Domasan, 

Fakir Musafar & Rick Castro www. 

tomoffinlandfoundation.org 

SAN DIEGO, CA May 19-21, 2006 

Body Art Expo at Del Mar Fairgrounds 

San Diego, CA www.BodyArtShow. 

com, tattoo@megashow.com 

NEW YORK CITY May 19-21, 

2006 NYC Tattoo Convention 

at Roseland Ballroom www. 

N Y C t a t t o o c o n v e n t i o n . c o m , 

NYCTattoo@aol.com 

NEW YORK May 19-25 New York 

City Erotic Art Fair Weekend Fine 

erotic artwork for sale and enjoyment 

www.tomoffinlandfoundation.org 

PHILADELPHIA Through June 17 

Men of Color in Black & White Fine 

art silver gelatin male nude prints 

by JD Dragan DownStares Gallery 

@ Frugal Frames Monday – Friday 

11:00 AM – 6:30 PM, Saturday 

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday1234 

Pine Street www.jddragan.com 

ATLANTA, GA June 23rd-25th, 

2006 Tattoo Arts Festival billy@ 

birdltd.com 

Fangs by appointment 

every Saturday... reserve at 


Walk-in hours 3-10PM 

every first Saturday

Tie N’ Tease 

A Live Lunch 

Buffet of Bondage 

on the Go-Go 

WATCH THE 

ACTION 

Fetish Fantasy 

Floggers 

&Crops 

Candlewax 

N’ Clamps 

Fire & Ice 

Bound Beauties 

Dominatrix MC 

Diana Delish 

4th Thursdays 

Noon-6PM 

Erotiic Cafe 

Rt. 73 & 

130Pennsauken, NJ 

www.eroticafe.com 

856-665-1840 

WORSHIP & ADORE 

Leather N’ Lace 

Heels & Boots 

Stockings & Garters 

Spanked School 

Girls with 

Candy Panties 

GET CAPTURED 

by Your Favorite 

Dancers for Special 

Double VIP 

Tag Teams 

& Kinky 

Couch 

Dances 

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Sex & Swinging 

Fridays 

PHILADELPHIA – Passion 101 Fantasy Workshops 

can teach you all about fashion, flirtation, sex, health 

and art. See www.fantasyworkshops.com for a full 

listing of upcoming Friday night workshops, or to 

arrange on-site workshops at your location. 

Saturdays 

PHILADELPHIA - The Pleasure Garden Club 

is Philly’s playground for grown-ups. Explicit 

exotic entertainment, hot tubs, and more. www. 

thepleasuregardenclub.com 

BOWIE, MD April 29-30 Shakti Workshop for Women 

includes spiritual and sexual exploration including 

the release of the ejaculatory feminine waters. Sells 

out at 10 participants, see www.tantrichearts.com 

DARLINGTON, MD April 27-30 Sacred Sexuality 

Beltane Weekend of fellowship, workshops and 

sacred sex for all genders www.freespiritgathering. 

org 

PITTSBURGH, PA June 15-18 Anthrocon is the 

kind of event your parents never warned you about 

because they were far too concerned with keeping 

you away from their porn collection. Attracting 

thousands of fur-loving anthrophiles, this event 

(once held in Philadelphia) has moved to the David 

Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. 

For more information contact: 

www.anthrocon.org 

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Passion 101 

Fashion, Ecstasy, and Bondage 

April 7: (Safer Sex Gets Sexy with 

Veronica Bound): Having several 

red hot lovers is very sexy. Spreading 

sexually transmitted diseases amongst 

your partners is not. But don’t despair! 

With knowledge and creativity, safer 

sex practices can be fun and sensual. 

Learn about how to properly use and 

select safer-sex devices and the use 

and care of sex toys for safer sex. 

Then, Veronica will share with you her 

tantalizing techniques for making the 

use of condoms, dental dams and latex 

gloves a pleasure enhancing experience 

for all parties. 

April 21: Intimate Erotic Encounter 

Experience with Nan Wise An evening 

packed with powerful exercises and 

experiences to open mind/body/heart. 

Create a safe space to push boundaries 

and expand comfort zones toward a 

new definition of the erotic, one which 

extends into ordinary life, allowing us to 

passionately and joyfully engage with 

the world. Perfect for beginners as well 

as advanced students of bliss. This group 

will be gender-balanced and honor the 

boundaries and limits necessary to make 

the space safe for all. Nan Wise, LCSW 

is known as The Love Coach and author 

of Outrageous Intimacy. Julio Cortes 

is a Reiki Master, Energy Healer and 

Advanced Practitioner of Taoist Sexual 

Techniques. 

April 28: Corsets 101 with Kali Morgan 

Real corsets are fun and functional. Not 

only do they provide great back support, 

they create an elegant body-sculpting 

fashion aesthetic that is appropriate for 

business, formal and intimate occasions. 

Learn the basic care and feeding, lacing 

techniques and style possibilities in this 

interactive workshop where students 

will take turns lacing themselves and 

each other into a variety of corsets 

designed for men and women. 

May 5: The Art of the Hand Job with 

Veronica Bound Celebrate National 

Masturbation Month by learning mindblowing 

hand techniques to drive a man 

or woman wild! Students will also get 

to experiment with sex toys for boys 

and girls to enhance hand job pleasure. 

Please bring your own phallic toy to 

class to practice. If you don’t have one, 

phallic-shaped fruit will be provided. 

May 19: Electric Play with “Electric 

Dave” From sensual to sadistic, 

electricity can give pleasure and pain. 

Memories, muscle contractions and 

(most important) orgasm are all the result 

of electrical impulses. Proper safety and 

technique are easy to learn, but vastly 

important in electrical play. If you’ve 

always been curious about electricity, 

or want to expand your repertoire on the 

subject, come learn about and experience 

the “thrill” of the jolt. 

June 2: The Psychological Implications 

of the D/s Relationship with Sarah* A 

class for couples or poly families dealing 

with psychological effects of D/s and 

M/s relationships. Learn therapeutic 

techniques for dealing with personality 

types, overcoming obstacles such as 

communication problems and building 

effective foundations. Explore phases 

and reactions that can lead to issues in 

a D/s relationship. She will also explore 

ways to build a structure that is livable for 

both parties. This class is a continuation 

of Training the Submissive Mind for both 

the Top and submissive. *Disclaimer 

– Participating in a two hour class is not 

a substitute for professional therapy. 

June 10 (Saturday), 12pm-5pm: Urban 

Tantra: Sacred Sex for the 21st Century 

with Barbara Carellas Join world 

renowned sex educator, writer, artist 

and pleasure activist Barbara Carellas 

in this unique tantric sex workshop that 

blends conscious sex practices ranging 

from Tantra and Tao to BDSM. In this 

unique 5-hour workshop students will: 

discover their top ten turn-ons, open their 

senses and develop sensuality, unleash 

orgasmic energy, attract their ideal 

lover, create and practice self love and 

celebrate pleasure, vision and ecstasy. 

Students will also practice exercises and 

positions designed to harmonize and 

circulate sexual energy with a partner, 

transcend fears of intimacy, discover 

new heights and depths of orgasm amd 

keep relationships vibrant and loving. 

This couples workshop may be taken 

with a partner or a friend, as there will be 

no nudity and no explicit sexual contact. 

All genders, sexual flavors and sexual 

preferences are welcome. Fee for this 

workshop: $169 per couple 

June 16: Easy Bondage: no rope, no 

knots, all fun! with Veronica Bound 

Don’t have the time and patience for 

learning rope bondage? You don’t have 

to! Explore the wonderful world of 

restraint without rope. Students will learn 

to utilize leather, plastic wrap, vet wrap 

and bondage tape through demonstration 

and hands-on practice. 

June 23-25: BDSM Overdrive Weekend 

at the William Way Community Center 

PASSIONAL encourages you to enjoy 

this weekend of educational and social 

events. Attend workshops at BDSM 

Overdrive that are being taught by 

several veteran Passional Presenters and 

leather experts from all over. www.siior. 

com/overdrive 

Passion 101: Fantasy Workshops 

are held on Friday evenings 7pm- 

9pm unless otherwise noted. Fee per 

workshop (unless otherwise noted): 

$35 per person, $60 per “kissing 

couple.” Must be 18 years of age or 

older to attend. Class size is limited. 

Register now to insure your space: 

in person at Passional (704 S. 5th 

Street), by phone at 215-829-4986 

or online at www.passionalboutique. 

com

Good Vibes 

Goodies for Girls: Spring Critters 

Ah, the joys of spring, when the world comes to life and the critters begin mating! 

You can find the perfect non-allergenic mate with the soft, g-spot 

-curvin’, clit-bumpin’ nubs of thes silicone caterpillar vibes. Batterypowered, 

completely adjustable and colorful playmates to get you 

primed for springtime play! 

Every inch counts. This playful and very well endowed inchworm 

vibrator is a powerful and playful mate for even the most jaded 

jitterbug. A waterproof wonder! 

Flower power. The textured daisy vibe tickles your kissables with 

petals that massage your lips... 

I can sing a rainbow of sexy, modern waterproof vibrators that can 

be inserted to meet the G and still tickle My clitty! Hypoallergenic 

silicone that aims to please! 

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Good Vibes 

A Brief History of the Vibrator 

In the 19th century, forward-thinking medical and 

psychiatric professionals had replaced the medieval method 

of treating “hysteria” in women by removing their internal 

organs (hysterectomy) in favor of the kinder, gentler 

“manual stimulation” of a woman’s clitoris to relieve her 

of stress. 

According to sexologist Carol Queen, “The reason the 

vibrator was adopted had to do with the time it took to bring 

women to orgasm by hand!” Electric vibrators provided a 

quicker and less “intimate” method of achieving the desired 

result of less stressed, more satisfied female patients. 

American doctors devised a steam-driven, large, heavy 

vibrator in the late 19th century, which was employed only 

in hospitals for these “experimental” medical procedures. 

Only at the beginning of the 20th century did the vibrator 

become accessible to the public. Next to sewing machines 

and toasters, vibrators were some of the first appliances that 

used household electrical power. 

By the mid-1920s, women could purchase vibrators 

through mail-order catalogs from Sears and other 

companies. Information about these products appeared in 

women’s journals and household magazines with a message 

that electric massagers were generally good for the health 

and well-being of women. However, when vibrators were 

employed in pornographic films, discussions became more 

hush-hush. 

The modern, insertable vibrators which now appear in 

mail order catalogs and sporting goods stores first appeared 

in porn around 1966. These early, insertable models 

enjoyed popularity throughout the ‘70s and early ‘80s, 

especially in male-centered pornographic bookstores, 

many with optional sleeves that could be added to make 

them look like penises. 

The vibrator has had a revival in the past decades 

thanks to the sexual revolution and technical progress. 

Today’s vibrators and massagers are small, waterproof 

and cordless, available in all colors, sizes and forms, 

and often designed to achieve specific sensory effects 

on specific body parts. Drugstores and department stores 

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percent of the male populace under their jurisdictions. 

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32

Sexual Healing 

The Male G-Spot 

Dear PASSIONAL: I read about the male G-spot in 

your last issue. Is there such a thing? 

The answer is absolutely, positively, YES. 

The male G-spot is the prostate – actually the 

prostate-perineum, dime-sized soft spots between the 

anus and scrotum. The important nerves that control 

the sexual organs, including orgasm and 

ejaculation, all meet in the prostate and 

the perineum area. (Sounds like a place 

to party to me. ) This area is a 

man’s “command center” for sexual 

pleasure. 

Massaging the prostate has been 

known to maintain and increase sexual 

health for men since ancient times. 

Men who suffer from diseases such 

as prostatitis and BPH (non-cancerous 

enlarged prostate) can get relief through 

regular prostate massage, traditionally 

given manually by a urologist. 

Now, however, most doctors only 

check the prostate, and if they find a 

problem prefer to cut it out or prescribe 

medication. 

In traditional Japanese families, 

spouses often perform prostate 

massage to promote their partners’ 

health. Could this be why Asian men 

tend to have lower rates of prostate 

enlargement and cancer than their 

American counterparts? 

Prostate massage is becoming more 

widely recommended as researchers 

discover its ability to complement and 

increase the effectiveness of antibiotics, antimicrobials 

or herbal remedies by facilitating circulation to the 

gland. Also, many find that prostate massage itself is 

successful where other remedies have failed. 

Blood, which carries oxygen to every cell of the body, 

is vital to physical health. Only with an abundant supply 

of oxygen can each cell process out toxins and waste, 

while continually renewing itself. This is especially true 

of the prostate. Dependent on some of the tiniest blood 

passages in the body for its blood and oxygen, it relies 

on a steady flow of both. When the flow is crimped or 

By Naughty Nurse Vi 

interrupted, the prostate becomes a target for infection, 

enlargement or cancer. 

Most prostates (like bladders) are choked off to 

some degree by surrounding tight muscles and tissues 

– primarily the abductors and obliques. If muscles are 

tight, the prostate doesn’t expand and contract with each 

breath, and doesn’t get the blood and oxygen it needs to 

remain healthy. This tightness is quite 

easy to release by external and internal 

massage. 

Men can massage their own 

prostates and surrounding areas. 

Lie on your back with legs extended. 

Now bend your knees and hips, 

drawing your knees up to your chest. 

Then spread your knees apart and 

press the soles of your feet together 

firmly. Keep your soles pressed 

together as you extend your legs to the 

floor. Repeat this up-and-down motion 

6-12 times daily while massaging the 

prostate (the firm lump just above the 

anus) and perineum. 

External prostate massage is a 

good start, but it’s more effective 

when accompanied by internal 

massage. It may be best to be massaged 

by a professional first. However, if 

your lover is willing, he or she can 

quickly learn to perform the massage. 

(Now this seems like a whole lot more 

fun). This technique has been a part 

of tantric practice for thousands of 

years. 

CONTINUED Insert a lubricated 

index finger into the anus, and then 

gently massage around the chestnut-sized-and shaped 

prostate. The prostate is found at about the length of 

your index finger up against the top wall towards the 

navel. The probing finger inside of the rectum will feel 

a groove down the middle of the prostate that separates 

the two lobes of the prostate. (One should check for 

shape, size and consistency, as well as for masses.) 

Gradually increase finger pressure, until firm.

Sexual Healing 

Continued 

Expand the massage to the surrounding muscles on 

both sides, changing hands and position as necessary. 

These muscles, which may be sore and hard at first, will 

release and soften dramatically with continued massage. 

This process may be uncomfortable or painful at first. 

Tolerate as much as you can at each session. You may 

feel like you have to move your bowels. This is due to 

the pressure of the finger inside your rectum and the 

release of prostatic fluid into your urethra. 

Less than 10 percent of men experience dizziness 

or fainting with this first drainage/massage. You may 

yell and scream a lot; that’s fine, for it helps to release 

stuck emotions (though it doesn’t release the finger 

stuck in your ass 

). You may 

be surprised at how 

great you feel as 

you release these 

areas. 

Prostate massage 

feels better when 

you are somewhat 

erect and excited, 

and it will produce 

a very thrilling 

ejaculation if it’s 

done during sex or 

masturbation. Some 

relate increased 

sensitivity and 

intensity when the 

penis is massaged 

at the same time 

as the prostate. 

Some men have 

passed out from 

the sheer pleasure, 

so be prepared for an amazing sexual experience. The 

orgasm that prostate massage produces is very different 

and intense than one produced merely by ejaculation. 

Tantrics call it “The Lion,” as men roar and shake with 

this type of orgasm. 

A single massage can produce dramatic progress, 

freeing the prostate gland and surrounding tissues, 

increasing the flow of blood and energy to the prostate 

and releasing the energy that has been trapped in this 

sensitive area. This newfound physical openness allows 

more blood and oxygen to the area, creating healing 

and general softness of the prostate. It will also enhance 

your lovemaking. 

Regular sexual activity is also good for the prostate. 

The rush of blood and energy, as well as the prostate’s 

pulsations during ejaculation, help the gland to maintain 

its muscular strength and freedom, and also act to cleanse 

the organ. Regular (but not too frequent) ejaculation 

also helps to release the emotional blockages that cause 

hardness and tightening of the prostate and surrounding 

tissues. In general, massage, visualization, lovemaking 

and stretching increase blood flow in the area. 

It has been 

reported that 

men with acute 

prostatitis (infection/ 

i n f l a m m a t i o n 

of the prostate) 

e x p e r i e n c e d 

beneficial flushing 

and dissipation 

of their pain after 

having prostate 

massage performed. 

Some medical 

opinion is opposed 

to prostatic massage 

in cases of acute 

prostatitis or cancer. 

However, many 

alternative medicine 

practitioners see 

great benefits with 

little risk. You must 

make your own 

decision. 

Medical science accepts that it is normal for men 

over age 50 to have experienced prostate problems. 

Although prostate problems may be common, they are 

not normal; they are abnormal. There is no need for 

any man to have prostate problems. Prostate problems 

do not occur overnight, and with regular massage and 

notation of size and tenderness of the prostate, prostate 

problems may never occur at all or, if there are prostate 

problems already present, may be reversed. 

29

SexposÉ 

I consider myself a free spirit. I am unhappy sitting 

at a desk for hours or working to benefit someone else. 

I decided last year on my birthday that I never wanted 

to be chained down again. I even cringe at the thought 

of going back to an office or retail setting. 

I work as an exotic dancer, and also I do phone sex 

via my Web site, www.TheFleshBox.com. I love both 

phone sex and dancing. I enjoy being close to a stranger 

whom I may never see again, in a safe environment. I 

get to be as intimate as I am comfortable with being, 

and I like the challenge of trying to make someone 

else get off. 

Both occupations are similar because with each, I 

must try to get inside the person’s head. I like to spend 

time with every customer, learning what pleases him 

and what gets him closer to the ultimate ending. 

The phone work began when I had been go-go 

dancing for years, and I wanted to try something 

different. After I had spent a few months being ill, 

I started doing the phone work, which is something 

you can do from home when you are too ill to leave 

the house. I am feeling better now, but have found 

that phone sex is a great way to keep extra income 

coming in. 

Talking dirty is easy. The hard part is learning 

not to be afraid to do it. You also must be very openminded 

and understand that not everyone likes the 

same things. I also found that it is easy to use questions 

Aural Fantasy 

By Eden, www.TheFleshBox.com 

to get to the root of the call so that I can quickly engage 

in the fantasy. 

It’s funny. The majority of calls are from men who 

want to talk about me using a strap-on on them, which is a 

good thing, because those are my favorite calls. My least 

favorite kind of call is from men who just want to talk 

and tell me about their problems. I don’t want to hear that 

stuff, I want to make you cum! 

The Flesh Box is a general name for any business I 

decide to do. Having the Web site is a great, simple way 

to get people to find you. It’s easier than remembering a 

phone number, and you can go to the site and see pictures, 

read stories and contact me. 

Phone sex is a fun way to talk to strangers, make 

friends, get off – and make cash, too. My boyfriend has 

participated with me during calls on several occasions. 

We even have a CD of us having sex for sale on www. 

TheFleshBox.com. 

Just like any business, you must put the time and effort 

in to reap any rewards. I recommend that everyone try it 

at least once, and be all you can pretend to be! 

Eden can be reached via www.TheFleshBox.com or 

by calling (800) 275-5336 ext. 0575077. 

SEXPOSÉ is a new column by, for and about people 

in the adult entertainment industry. To submit a column, 

e-mail editrix@passional.net. 

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What do we do or should we do when we know 

of a predator that uses the BDSM lifestyle to prey on 

submissives? 

This has been a topic of much concern in my circle 

these days. What distinguishes a predator from the rest 

of the phreaks? How do you deal with someone that 

is displaying predator-like characteristics? What are 

predator-like characteristics? The questions can go on 

and on. 

First let’s define predator. A predator is “one that 

preys, destroys, or devours,” according to the Merriam- 

Webster Dictionary. Going with the most applicable 

definition, prey conversely means “one that is helpless 

or unable to resist attack.” In this subculture, defining a 

predator is very difficult, as you are already dealing with 

taboo subjects. I think the thing that defines a predator is 

someone’s inability to respect other people’s boundaries 

and displaying behaviors that are contrary to what is 

considered safe, sane and consensual. That is about the 

best definition I could 

come up with after 

giving it considerable 

thought. 

Regardless of 

who you are, there is 

some part of you that 

“wants” to do this. 

Therefore activities, 

regardless of the desire 

to do them for our 

tops and dominants, 

are consensual, even 

if they aren’t always 

appreciated. 

A predator, in my 

opinion, will not only 

defy the consensual 

part of this, but they 

will break boundaries 

and hard limits. Some 

predators may call this “pushing limits.” There is 

a difference between pushing limits and breaking 

boundaries. Hard limits are there for a reason, and 

anyone that does not have hard limits, in my experience, 

does not need them. They don’t need them because they 

trust their partners not to get the chainsaw out. 

Bottoms Up 

Fantasy vs. Abuse 

By Sarah 

Another warning sign that I got from the YWCA is 

someone that monopolizes your time and will not let 

you have friends or family. Anyone who will isolate 

you from the world probably is not looking out for your 

best interests. While not every one of us enjoys the 

public spotlight while we are beating each other black 

and blue, there is a difference between not being public 

with your kink and not being able to have any friends or 

family. This is not normal and not healthy. This is also 

my most common advice to tops: let your submissive 

have friends and interests outside the relationship. 

There are many characteristics marking predators, 

but the best advice I can give is to use some common 

sense. Bad behavior is not acceptable just because they 

are the ones in control. In fact, in most cases I think they 

should have the most control, and that includes control 

of themselves. Most of the time, if it isn’t healthy for 

vanilla relationships, it isn’t healthy for this type of 

relationship either. 

Dealing with 

predators is never going 

to be easy. I’ve heard 

talk of databases and, 

at one time, even an 

elected committee to 

deal with complaints. 

If someone is behaving 

dangerously or abusing 

you physically, 

emotionally or sexually, 

report it to the police 

or go to a counselor 

or some other type of 

professional that can 

tell you if the behavior 

is normal. 

On the flipside, do 

not distort facts. If you 

are hurt and upset over 

a breakup, it’s OK. 

Trust me, it’s never easy. That is no reason to involve 

the police and everyone else in your difficulties. If you 

can not distinguish what it is, talk to someone you trust 

to give you an honest answer, and see if they think it is 

someone who is preying on the sweet and innocent. 

31

The Body Politic 

The 2006 Midterm: Elections That REALLY MATTER 

By Judy Guerin 

It’s election year again, and many of you probably are 

thinking, “No one is running for president. It can’t be too 

important.” You couldn’t be more wrong. If you believe 

in sexual freedom, if you want to keep the government 

out of our bedroom and playrooms, if you value privacy 

and the right to make our own decisions about our bodies 

- then these are the most important midterm elections in 

recent memory. There are two reasons that these elections 

are critical for our personal liberties and for our cause of 

sexual freedom. 

One reason is that we must close 

the door that now stands wide open for 

congressional approval of President 

Bush’s court. One more conservative 

on the Supreme Court could mean 

the death of abortion rights. President 

Bush has succeeded in putting two 

very conservative new justices on the 

Supreme Court – Roberts and Alito. 

Fortunately, one of these appointments 

replaces the equally conservative 

Chief Justice Rehnquist. But one more 

confirmation of a social conservative 

to the court and abortion rights are in 

grave danger, as are important privacy 

decisions like the right of privacy in 

sodomy and other matters. 

The Religious Right clearly sees 

this coming. They have begun setting 

up cases that squarely raise the 

fundamentalist issues and that will 

reach the Supreme Court in three years 

or so. They have gotten a sweeping 

anti-abortion law enacted in South 

Dakota that, when it is taken to court and ultimately to 

the Supreme Court, will be a dead-on and comprehensive 

assault on Roe v. Wade. Their obvious expectation is 

that, by the time that case gets to the Supreme Court, 

at least one more Bush-appointed justice will be on the 

bench, creating a solid 5-4 majority for overturning Roe 

v. Wade. 

As things stand now, the anti-abortion strategy looks 

likely to succeed. As long as the Republican Party controls 

the Senate, they have a majority of and chairmanship of 

the Judiciary Committee that decides whether to send 

nominations to a confirmation vote by the full Senate. 

And, in that vote, approval of the President’s nominee 

is overwhelmingly likely if conservative Republican 

Senators are in the majority. 

This is what makes this midterm election so 

critical. The Bush administration’s poll ratings 

are lower than for any president since Nixon. The 

question is not whether there is a chance to defeat 

Republican Senators and House members; the issue 

is whether those who oppose the Religious Right’s 

control of Congress will vote in sufficient numbers 

to unseat enough incumbents to swing control of the 

Senate – and possibly even the 

House – to the Democrats. 

The second important issue 

at stake is to take control of the 

Republican Party away from the 

Religious Right. I am speaking 

to Republicans that feel strongly 

about personal privacy, about 

making government smaller and 

less intrusive, about freedom to 

live your life the way you want 

to live it. Advocates of smaller 

government and of civil rights 

in the tradition of Abraham 

Lincoln, have been shouldered 

aside by social zealots like Karl 

Rove, John Ashcroft and George 

W. Bush. There is a very real 

movement getting under way 

to take back the Republican 

party. Former senator John 

Danforth, a Protestant minister 

and a respected Republican, 

feels that fundamentalists that 

have hijacked his party are wrong in their harsh 

interpretation of Christian principles. He calls for 

traditional Republicans to throw these rascals out, 

and he needs your help. Work for the nomination of 

moderate Republican candidates in place of the social 

conservatives and by making it clear to your party 

that returning to the mainstream is the key to raising 

those now-low poll numbers. 

This is not a year to stay home and be apathetic. 

Get involved, work hard for the right candidates 

and – above all – vote out those whose agenda is 

to curtail our freedoms! For more information, visit 

www.woodhullfoundation.org

The Body Politic 

Indecent Exposure: A Step Backward 

In the end the Supreme Court has decided not to hear our case against the Communications Decency Act. They have 

affirmed the decision of the District Court to leave this unfair law in place. I am deeply disappointed. I believe their 

decision was motivated by the current political climate, and not based on our constitution or the law. 

This law makes it a felony crime in the United States to put obscene material on the internet, in effect criminalizing 

free speech. Material is obscene if it is found by a jury to “appeal to the prurient interest in sex” and be “patently 

offensive” according to local “community standards.” 

We no longer live in a world where small communities can separate themselves from the rest of the universe. Since 

its beginning, the Internet has been considered a kind of last frontier, or free cosmos of its own, which can be accessed by 

everyone, everywhere, all the time. I can’t prevent people living in a small enclave in the middle of the Bible Belt from 

finding my photographs there objectionable, then going to their local district attorney’s office to demand that a federal 

obscenity case be brought against me under the CDA. I would then face huge legal fees, fines and jail sentences. 

As the CDA is enforced in our country, most prudent people will hesitate to put up a website with any sexually based 

text or imagery. Their free speech will be “chilled” out of the fear of what their own government might do to them. In 

effect, this gives the people in one small neighborhood the ability to tell people all over the world what they’re allowed 

to look at on the Internet. 

The Communications Decency Act and other repressive laws like it are dangerous. They are supposedly created to 

protect our children, but their real purpose is to limit adult free speech. Children’s access to sexual information on the 

Internet can be controlled in each household by installing easy-to-use filtering software. It’s a technological problem, 

which should not be solved by making more invasive laws. 

We should have won this in the Supreme Court. This isn’t a partisan issue, it’s about the First Amendment. The good 

news is that we have proven that the current obscenity laws don’t work and we’ve changed the way future obscenity 

cases will be judged (details at http://jwirenius.livejournal.com/ entry for March 21, 2006). 

Barbara Nitke is a photographer and activist from New York (www.barbaranitke.com), For more information on 

the lawsuit, please go to www.ncsfreedom.org and http://jwirenius.livejournal.com.

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at The Crucible 

bblinfo@bess-md.org 

The Big One - Don’t Miss It! 

.Interested in the BDSM/Fetish 

lifestyle? Get your ass to TES Fest 

06. The oldest and largest BDSM 

support group in the USA, The 

Eulenspiegel Society (TES), is 

celebrating their 35th anniversary 

in style by hosting a monster 4-day 

Independence Day weekend bash, 

Friday June 30th through Monday 

July 3rd, 2006, at a huge convention 

center located just minutes from 

Manhattan in Central NJ 

TES Fest 06 will have over 150 

workshops and special events, 

plenty of shopping with dozens of 

vendors, and a truly one-of-a-kind 

play facility that’s open 24 hours a 

day and promised to be so big that 

you “might actually get lost there!” 

www.tesfest.org

Paradise Lost: A Weekend Of Heaven & Hell - Passional Magazine

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