Athena Bradford

Athena Bradford
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Birthday
November 07
Bio
Athena Bradford is a writer, explorer, researcher, and the author of “The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Vibrators.” She suffers from delusions of candor and longs for days when there is no embargo on pleasure.

MY RECENT POSTS

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 9:36AM

British Vibrators: What's in a Name?

rollingpinstockxpertcom_id262045_jpg_16c9f92f9713664449565c848f69eb8cI consider myself a vibrator connoisseur and, as such, I’m always interested in new products. When I read that Good Housekeeping U.K. would be publishing it’s first-ever review of vibes, my heart skipped a beat. They invited 100 women to test a variety of products and rate the…

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AUGUST 30, 2009 11:41AM

Diving for Sex

divingstockxpertcom_id492837_jpg_3b1d5667f6207837f8479028f0546673First of all, I hate novelty gifts.  They seem pointless to me.  I mean, really, how many times can a pooping pig induce true belly laughs.  I look at Whoopee cushions, toilet seat outhouse decals, and racing grannies with disbelief—who are these people who shell out $15 fRead full post »

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AUGUST 13, 2009 9:07AM

Who's Teaching My Daughter about Sex?

Jennystockxpertcom_id122328_jpg_56b216b69d11dc6c9eafb6a33ec72c28If you posed that question six months ago, the bells would have rung, and I’d go home with all the prizes because the answer would have been me.  We have every age-appropriate book ever written on the subjects of sex and the human body, and I’ve always answered my 12-year-old…

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JULY 17, 2009 9:15PM

My (Mis)Adventures with Dating a Clown

BeAClownTheCompleteGuideHere’s my dirty secret.  I once dated a clown.  Now in my defense, I didn’t know he was gaga about greasepaint when I accepted his dinner invitation.  He told me that he worked at a Children’s Hospital—it was only later that I found out he was the Residen…

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JUNE 5, 2009 8:18PM

Dungeons and Dragons: My Visit to a BDSM Club

Dungeons and Dragons

Certain words I dread (“We need to schedule two more dental appointments”) while others I would kill to hear (“Ann Coulter’s physician confirms sex-change operation”).

And then there are statements that defy imagination, such as; “My husband gave me theRead full post »

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MAY 31, 2009 1:14AM

Looking for Love in the New York Review of Books

Looking for Love in the New York Review of BooksTen years ago I moved to a new city and was experiencing a dearth of “gentleman callers.” Internet dating wasn’t quite the rage it is now—Personal Ads, carefully placed, were the drudge of choice. I was hesitant but horny and the latter wore down my resistance.&nbs… Read full post »
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MAY 23, 2009 10:46AM

The Pussy Wars: Goodbye Hello Kitty Vibrator

Hello Kitty Vibratorsby Athena Bradford

 

When I first saw the Hello Kitty vibrator, I dismissed it as just another novelty sex toy, but it keeps popping up like a twisted pez dispenser. And I’m starting to get really annoyed.

What’s next?  A Polly Pocket rocket? A baby doll vibe that criesRead full post »

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MAY 7, 2009 10:45AM

What's the Carbon Footprint of My Vibrator?

What's the Carbon Footprint of my Vibrator?

Just in case you haven’t heard, Green is the new black of sex toys. 

Yes, it is now possible to achieve sexual satisfaction and take socially responsible actions to protect the planet. You can engage in eco-friendly playtime with seaweed-based dildos, phthalate-free vibes,Read full post »