Month: December 2008

Originally published in SF Chronicle. Sure, we all heard about the Spitzer scandal, and the sad news that the DC Madam hung herself, but what about the sex stories no one told you about? A lot happened in sex this year; did you know that Playgirl Magazine folded (putting many gay porn stars out of… Read more…

Originally published in SF Chronicle. – Paola Rey, from Andrew Blake’s “Night Trips: a Dark Odyssey.” – Charlotte Stokely, ‘from Andrew Blake’s “Night Trips: a Dark Odyssey.” Andrew Blake (andrewblake.com, link is not work-safe) has been known to say things like, "Average porn is anti-erotic." And we all know he's right: Most porn sucks, and… Read more…

Originally published in SF Chronicle. Note: Many of the links in this column lead to images of sex toys of varying levels of realism. If having a picture of a dildo on your computer screen when your boss walks in isn't a problem, that's great. But if it is, be smart and save these links… Read more…

Originally published in SF Chronicle. “GothKitty from Madame S” (acrylic on canvas, 20×24) Suzanne Rachel Forbes “Denny in Twin Peaks” (acrylic on canvas, 18×36) Suzanne Rachel Forbes “Julia in Vinyl” (acrylic on canvas, 18×36, personal collection) Suzanne Rachel Forbes “SF Fetish Ball” (graphite and india ink on paper, 9×12, sold) Suzanne Rachel Forbes In a… Read more…