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Seeking sex-positive Ruby on Rails developer for short-term project

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Kristen
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These days I’m spending most of my time launching my new startup, Passionate Produce (passionateproduce.com) — a sex-positive, kink-positive crowdfunding platform. I’m looking for a Ruby on Rails developer for contract work leading up to launch; if things go well, … Continue reading →

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Working with Silicone for DIY Toys

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Kristen
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The most frequently asked questions I get from this blog are from folks who are interested in making their own toys out of silicone.  Someday I hope to put together a more step-by-step guide which will cover the entire casting … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To People With Penises

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Kristen
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While the primary focus of this letter is people with penises, other people may find some of these ideas interesting or helpful. To all of the people who have a penis (a bio-cock) and who enjoy using it with other … Continue reading →

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A Goodbye Letter To My Trichotillomania

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Kristen
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Note: This is a deeply personal post about my struggle with trichotillomania. I’m writing this as a form of self-therapy. If reading about psychological issues around self-harm is triggering for you or TMI, you should skip this post.

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The Hammer: Actually my penis? [video reposted]

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Kristen
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Someone flagged my Hammer demonstration on YouTube as violating their community standards. While the video does not contain nudity and is not intended to be sexually explicit…apparently someone out there does believe that the Hammer is actually my penis. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Announcing teasecraft: sex/kink-positive maker meetups

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Kristen
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Since May 2012, I’ve been co-organizing a monthly meetup group called teasecraft-boston, an informal get-together of sex/kink-positive makers. I now present to you teasecraft.com for anyone who wants to organize or attend similar meetups: teasecraft meetup groups are for folks … Continue reading →

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Resource List: Home Depot in the Bedroom

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Kristen
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Interested in building your own sex toys or kinky equipment? Here is a list of resources contributed by panelists and participants of “Home Depot in the Bedroom” at Arisia 2013.

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January 2013: See The Hammer! (Ignite Craft Boston, Arisia)

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Kristen
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Welcome, everyone who’s arrived from cracked.com! I was thrilled (and basically speechless) when I saw The Hammer listed as the #1 Geekiest Sex Toy. Thanks again for clicking over, and I hope you enjoy the rest of my blog (and my … Continue reading →

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A Surprising Truth About Sex/Kink-Positive Spaces

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Kristen
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Since starting this blog, I’ve had a few experiences in sex/kink-positive spaces which…well, felt awkward and kind of creepy. I think I’ve finally figured out why they felt creepy: the people who I was interacting with didn’t appreciate a fundamental … Continue reading →

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Fixing your favorite toys with sugru

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Kristen
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My favorite vibrator has a very special place in my heart: I always want to keep it close to me. I’m so happy it’s a part of my life. I love it despite its faults. Fortunately, since we are talking … Continue reading →

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