Why men cave in to blondes

Interesting report in The Sun, detailing the reasons behind the rise of blondes from the last Ice Age onwards.

As glaciers retreated 10,000 years ago, herds of bison, mammoths and reindeer moved north and were followed by tribes of humans. The new environment was ideal for hunting but did not have the fruits, seeds and vegetables that humans were used to gathering.

“Hunter-gatherers encountered an environment that led to a male shortage,” said Peter Frost, author of Fair Women, Dark Men: The Forgotten Roots Of Colour Prejudice.

Because hunting was so dangerrous, many young men were killed in the process.

Blonde hair began as a rare mutation among cavegirls and it made the female holders more desirable and better able to compete for the outnumbered men, the professor explained.

But do gentlemen really prefer blondes? Or do brunettes or redheads float their boats?

And what about women? Which do we prefer?

Post a reply - it can be anonymous! - and let the world know...

Kinky Top Trumps

And about time, too! A German toymaker has released a kinky version of the children's card game Top Trumps; instead of planes or tanks, players battle it out over different sexual positions.

This is a great idea. Hopefully, we'll get some English ones in soon and then we can all enjoy a little kinky card playing!

Says Ananova:

It measures five different criteria for each sexual position - HER Fun Factor, HIS Fun Factor, Injury Risk, Backseat Potential and Porn Factor.

This leads me to wonder what everyone's favourite kinky card game is at the moment. Strip poker? Nude whist? Starkers snap? Let me know!

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We all know how marvellous rabbit vibrators are... and sexy a long, self-indulgent bath can be. Well, the amazing Water Rabbit combines both to give you the time of your life! One of our top sellers and available at just £14.99 for a limited time only. It's the ultimate waterproof vibrator with intense rabbit clitoral stimulation. Wow!

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Does my bum look god-like in this?

Interesting story on Ananova, which reckons that our 'love heart' shape is actually based on a woman's bum. Specifically, Aphrodite.

Psychologist Galdino Pranzarone, who studied the origins of Valentine's Day, says the symbol is inspired by a woman's bottom as seen from the rear.

Prof Pranzarone, of Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, indicated that the ancient Greeks and Romans could have originated the link between human female anatomy and the heart shape.

The Greeks, he said, associated beauty with the curves of the human female behind.

"The Greek goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, was beautiful all over, but was unique in that her buttocks were especially beautiful," he said.

"Her shapely rounded hemispheres were so appreciated by the Greeks that they built a special temple Aphrodite Kallipygos, which literally meant, Goddess with the Beautiful Buttocks.

"This was probably the only religious building in the world that was dedicated to buttock worship."

Sounds plausible - after all, which is more attractive: a beautiful bum or a grisly heart dripping with blood?

So, next time you want to proclaim your love for someone, just wiggle your bum!

Review: Remote Control Sea Shell

Ah, technology - what a marvellous thing it is. We've had remote control cars and TVs for years... and finally, the boffins in the labs have come up with something really useful!

The Remote Control Sea Shell is just about the most fun you can have without breaking the law. The 20ft range means the holder of the remote control can be a long way away... and still have full control over the 3-speed strap-on toy. As well as being a genuinely exciting ride, it's a comfortable one, too - the toy can be adjusted to fit your every contour.

Whether you hold on to the remote yourself or put your thrills in the hands of your partner, you'll have the time of your life... indoors, outdoors, on your own, in a crowd, even just walking down the street!

If you've never tried it, all I can say is you'll absolutely love it when you do!

Full Specifications: 3 speed push button remote control strap-on with a contoured soft jelly shell and 2 inch penetrating probe. Adjustable design for maximum comfort and perfect placement. 15 - 20 foot range dependent on surroundings and conditions. Price: £69.99

As always, if you can find it cheaper, we'll beat the price AND throw in an extra gift to say thanks for the heads up!

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How to choose a vibrator

Vibrators are the best-known sex toys and for a very good reason - they're great! Of course, choosing the right one for you can seem like a bit of a minefield, with so many to choose from. The wonderful thing is that vibrators are a lot like clothes. Depending on your mood, you might want something classy (like the amazing designer vibrator in the photo), short, long, white, black or even remote controlled (actually that last one doesn't apply to clothes, but we'll ignore that!)

Most people start out with a classic smoothie or a rabbit vibrator. But if you like the look of something else, just go for it. Different toys please different people - and experimentation is half, if not more, of the fun. As a minimum, a well-stocked toy chest should have a rabbit (because they're just amazing), a mini vibrator (your go-anywhere pal), a waterproof vibrator (for long hot baths) and one other, that's just something you fancy because it makes a change, whether it's a tongue vibrator, clitoral vibrator or just a great big realistic vibrating penis.

What do you think? Which is the best one for people to start with? And which are the essential ones everyone should have in their collection?

Strange shenanigans down under

The New Zealand tourist board is really having an exciting time of it! First Lord of the Rings, now brothels run by doctors. Let's face it, one of the fab toys from our sex toy shop is all anyone needs. No need for the oldest profession or a super-expensive airline ticket. No hobbits, princes or mountains, though... you'll just have to lie back and use your imagination!

GP turns clinic into a brothel

A New Zealand doctor has upset patients by converting his medical centre into a high class brothel.

Neil Benson says he will employ "beautiful, experienced professional girls" in the up-market bordello which will cater for locals as well as visiting tourists.

The GP closed his Coopers Beach medical centre last year after a dispute with health officials over the lack of financial and community support.

The doctor, who claims "a lot of support from the men in the community", believes there are similarities between the world's oldest profession and medicine, reports The Northern Advocate

He said: "It's about providing a private service and maintaining confidentiality, which is what my medical practice was about - so it's not a big leap, really.

"Everything I have ever done is high quality. The standards of my medical practice were high and that will cross over to the brothel environment."

Janet Brennan, a local resident, said: "I never thought he would go so low. I think he's doing it to get back at the community for not supporting his clinic."

Peter Foley, chairman of the New Zealand GP Council, said the change of business proved "medicine isn't the big earner people think it is'".

Egg vibrators

Egg vibrators are really great toys that everyone can enjoy. They usually offer a gentle vibration at a good price. You can use them in your hand to vibrate small areas, whether it be for clitoral stimulation, underneath your partner's testicles or right against the anus.

(Be careful, though... Any small vibrator such as this should never be inserted as the wire could break and it could be lost for quite some time! That would be an embarassing trip to the doctor...)

Feel free to browse my full range of vibrating love eggs. I particularly recommend the amazing X Commander (pictured above) and - for the those on a budget - the Bedside Bullet. They're fab!