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GOOD VIBRATIONS DECLARES AUGUST "ANAL PLEASURE MONTH"
OFFERS MORE SEXY EDUCTAION & ENTERTAINMENT

With Workshops, Drag Queens, and the San Francisco Premier of “Middle Men”, the Pioneering Sex Positive Retailer Celebrates Summer by Keeping it Hot

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San Francisco, CA -- (August 3, 2010): Good Vibrations (goodvibes.com) THE legendary San Francisco-based company that takes pride in providing accurate information on sexuality and toys for grown-ups, has dedicated August as “Anal Pleasure Month” and scheduled workshops and film premieres to bring pleasure to the people. 

On Wednesday, August 4th at 6:30pm, Good Vibrations’ Staff Sexologist and Chief Cultural Officer Dr. Carol Queen will explain the ins and outs of anal sex in a comfortable, conversational context at the Valencia Street store.  Guests of all persuasions are invited to learn about safety, comfort, cleanliness, choosing anal toys, and more.  Plus, attendees can win free tickets and 5 prize packs with hats, shot glasses, and advance screening passes tickets to see the premiere of "Middle Men" on August 5th in San Francisco.  Inspired by a true story, “Middle Men” is a major Hollywood film starring Luke Wilson about the dawn of internet porn in the mid-nineties.   

On Saturday night Good Vibrations is proudly sponsoring indie film queen Peaches Christ’s production of the cult-classic, “Showgirls” at the majestic Castro Theatre on August 7th at 8pm.  To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the seminal “camp” classic, Peaches and company will kick off the night with the “Volcanic Goddess” pre-show and a “Nomi-Malone Look-A-Like Contest,” complete with a free lap dance with every large popcorn.  Peaches Christ returns to the Castro on September 23 for Good Vibrations' Independent Erotic Film Festival (IXFF), which she'll co-host with her drag queen posse with assistance from Dr. Carol Queen.   

On August 22nd you can learn about prostate play and pleasure with Education Program Manager Dr. Charlie Glickman.  This overlooked sexual organ can bring you amazing pleasure, and with a little know-how, you can have lots of prostate fun, on your own or with a partner. Dr. Charlie Glickman will tell you everything you need to know to get started, what toys work best for prostate play, tips for making it easier, and more. Whether you or your partner are new to prostate fun or you’re looking for some new ideas, come get your questions answered at 2pm at the Good Vibrations Berkeley Store. 

Calling all mommies: mark your calendar for a special Mommy's Playdate at our Polk street store in San Francisco on Thursday, August 26th.  Leave the kids at home, enjoy a “Mommi-tini”, get a personalized store tour and one-on-one consultation with our staff sexologist and renowned author/expert, Dr. Carol Queen.  Plus, meet Shar Rednour, the author of ‘The Femme’s Guide to the Universe’ and mommy blogger.  Enjoy free giveaways and enter to win a Good Vibrations “Sexy Starter Kit.”  If you can't make the playdate, visit goodvibessexymama.com for straight talk about sex after kids, resources for parents, and a direct link to our education team for answers to your adult questions. 

From education to entertainment, let Good Vibrations entertain and inspire you this month.

About Good Vibrations
Good Vibrations is the San Francisco-based retailer trusted for more than three decades to provide a comfortable, safe environment for finding sex-positive products and educational materials to enhance one’s sex life. Good Vibrations offers its products through its retail stores and website: goodvibes.com.

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