What do you get when you combine burlesque with Saturday morning cartoons? To find out, you’ll probably want to mark your calendar for this Friday night at Dragonfly. That’s when Devil’s Playground presents Saturday Morning Smackdown, an outrageous event featuring your favorite cartoon characters, all girl milk wrestling (yes, you read that right) and burlesque. They’ll also have some sexy prizes provided by yours truly.

Expect a wild night. Luckily, you can sleep in Saturday and just Tivo all of your favorite cartoons. Get more details about Saturday Morning Smackdown at their Facebook page or purchase advance tickets at Ticketfly.

The Oxballs Link is made from platinum grade silicone and can be used with water, silicone and oil-based lubricant. It measures 1 3/8″ in diameter and can stretch to well over 3″. The 7/8″ width makes it a pretty thick cockring. There’s also a slight heftiness to it, providing added stimulation on the penis. This cockring is designed to look like a chain with links on it, including slight imperfections and faux welds to give it a more realistic look.

"The longer I wear it, the more pliable and softer it becomes as the silicone retains body heat."

The Link has a unique design and it looks hot. It’s super stretchy, so I have no trouble slipping it on. It doesn’t squeeze hard– just enough to give me that tight feeling I’m looking for. The longer I wear it, the more pliable and softer it becomes as the silicone retains body heat

I’ve also tried wearing the Link without lube and was surprised that I was not irritated by the silicone rubbing on my skin. It actually stayed in place and didn’t move or slide around, like some other cockrings. It also makes a fabulous ballstretcher– I like the fact that since it’s more stretchy it’s easier to wrap around my balls without too much trouble. Another advantage is that The Link can be stacked along with other rings to add weight and make ball stretching more intense. I love my Link!

Friday, May 25th at 7pm

Join us for a night of smutty readings by dirty butches to celebrate the release of Say Please: Lesbian BDSM Erotica. The evening will include readings by Jeanne Cordova, Ian Harvie, [rife], Claudia Rodriguez, AJ Stacy, Sinclair Sexsmith and MC Angie Evans.

In Say Please, Sinclair Sexsmith presents a cornucopia of queer kink— tantalizing tales rich in variety and saucy details of girls put in their place— and held there firmly. Come hear the authors from the book read their stories and celebrate the release of this kinky queer collection.

Co-presented by Sugarbutch and Raquefella. Admission is free! Go to the event’s Facebook page for more details.

Join us on Tuesday, May 15th at 8pm for the return of Performance Anxiety, the twice-monthly comedy night, hosted by Eli Olsberg & TJ Miller right here in our West Hollywood store.

For just $7, you get free beer, 15% off your purchases and an evening with some of the best comics working today.

The show will feature appearances by Rob Huebel, Ryan Stout, DC Pierson, The Walsh Brothers, Jarrod Harris, Grant Cotter and Margie Mintz.

The show is first come, first served and you are encouraged to buy tickets in advance to guarantee a seat.

Please enjoy “Rob Huebel Hits on You.”

UPDATE: Congratulations to Vanae of Culver City, CA for winning this contest.

This month we’re pleased to introduce you to Dona, a line of sensual bath and body products. Each of the items in the Dona line is created with naturally-derived ingredients from renewable resources. Dona products are eco-friendly, biodegradable and made without animal testing.

Best of all, each Dona product comes infused with one of three proven aphrodisiacs. There’s acai for stamina, blue lotus for heightened awareness and tranquility, and goji berry for increased testosterone and sex drive.

Each product can be seen as a step in a sensual ritual, designed to awaken the senses and nurture the body and mind. For the bath, Dona offers bath salts and body polish, both derived from the Dead Sea. There’s a shave gel for grooming intimate areas, and a body mist for moisturizing. If you’re planning a romantic evening, they’ve got sensual, soy-based massage candles and a more traditional massage oil. There are faux rose petals to create a path or set the stage, and a kissable body drizzle for sweeter foreplay.

Win a Dona Sampler

Want to win a sampler of Dona products? Perhaps you want to try them for yourself. Or win them for the lucky woman on your Mother’s Day gift list. Simply tell us why you’re excited to try Dona in the comments below. On Friday, we’ll pick one lucky reader to receive an assortment of goodies. Good luck!

It’s that time of the year again. Please take a moment to vote for us as best sex toy shop in the Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago poll!

For more on the history of our Chicago store, please read our response to a recent tribute posted on Salon.com

If you know a mom who has Fifty Shades fever, we’ve posted a list of essential items that would make great Mother’s Day gifts. You can also buy her all three of the books on our site.

As we go through life, it’s normal to experience changes within our bodies and our sexual functioning. Many of us get stuck longing for times past, when our bodies were more free and responsive.

This Sunday at 4pm at our West Hollywood store, we offer a unique opportunity for those living with disability or chronic illness to explore solutions for achieving and maintaining a happy sex life.

The Pleasure Chest is pleased to welcome sex educator Megan Andelloux for Sexy Times with (dis)Abilities & Chronic Illnesses, a free workshop open to individuals, partners and couples.

In this class, she’ll examine the sexual challenges often faced when dealing with disability or illness, while gaining tools to enhance the changes our bodies have made. Through discussion and demonstration, we’ll learn how to create exciting new sexual possibilities and explore ways of being sexual despite the difficulties that may confront us. This session will touch on many issues, but will focus specifically on cancer, diabetes, pelvic pain, and problems of limited mobility. The workshop is totally free of charge and open to all adults.

Megan Andelloux is the founder and director of The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health. She is certified as a sexuality educator through The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists and works as a board-certified sexologist through The American College of Sexologists. She has worked full-time in the field of sexuality education for more than fourteen years.

40 & Over Sex Secrets with Sarah Sloane
Wednesday, May 2^nd @ 8-10pm FREE!

If you’re like us—over 40 and still sexy—then this class is for you! Learn about the pleasure which only comes through experience. Spend an evening with our sex specialists as they demystify sex after 40, talk about the reality of our changing bodies, and how to leverage our skills & make the most out of the second half of our sex lives.

Fifty Shades of Pleasure with Sarah Sloane

G-Spot & Female Ejaculation with Antoinette
Wednesday, May 23^rd @ 8-10pm FREE!

Looking for an all-over orgasm? Seeking the ever-elusive female ejaculation? This class will provide you with tips and techniques to expand your orgasm, both with your partner and on your own. For years the existence of the G-spot has been rejected while some have hailed it as the ultimate pleasure center; come find out what the buzz is about!

Joystick Secrets: How to Thrill Your Man with Midori
Tuesday, May 29^th @ 8-10pm FREE!

Learn how to make him moan and writhe in unbelievable pleasure. Join internationally-acclaimed sex educator Midori for this in-depth training on orally pleasuring your guy. Using delicious practice props (think fruit!) you’ll learn all about the sucks, licks, swirls, strokes and touch secrets that will blow his mind. She’ll even cover tips on how to reduce discomforts or gag reflexes. What better gift is there than to show him your new techniques that very night?

The Art of Feminine Dominance with Midori (Open to all genders. Partners welcome!)
Wednesday, May 30^th @ 8-10pm FREE!

Elegance. Power. Confidence. Learn an effective style of dominance that is authentic to you. Using her own special technique, Midori will help to unleash your power femme, allowing you to pursue erotic fulfillment and sensual play. She will discuss psychology, politics, practical exercises, techniques, fashion and more. Open to all genders and orientations and to all experience levels. Partners are welcome to attend.

 Coming up…

Queering Your Sex with Sarah Sloane
Wednesday, June 6^th @ 8-10pm

The Prostate & Male Pleasure with Sarah Sloane
Wednesday, June 13^th @ 8-10pm FREE!

The Ultimate O with Antoinette
Wednesday, June 20^th @ 8-10pm FREE!

Suck It, Lick It, Love It with Sarah Sloane
Wednesday, June 27^th @ 8-10pm FREE!

Pleasure Her Perfect with Laura Delarato
Wednesday, May 2nd @ 8-10pm FREE!

Our Sex Specialists have the lady-loving tips and tricks to make you more pleasure proficient. Discover techniques for expanding a woman’s orgasm, out-of-this-world oral sex, G-spot stimulation, and much more! Whether solo or with a partner, this class is perfect for anyone interested in being a connoisseur of female sexuality.

Better Bottoming for Kink Beginners with Midori
Tuesday, May 8th @ 8-10pm FREE!

Do you yearn to submit to a lover or partner, but don’t know how to ask or where to start? In this class, Midori, our favorite camp counselor of kink, will discuss how to be a great bottom, and how to get what you want while thrilling your partner. She’ll also share common pitfalls to avoid and how not to be a ‘bad bottom.’ Get BS-free, reality-based information at this practical workshop for aspiring kinksters.

Advanced Anal Play with Ignacio
Wednesday, May 9^th @ 8-10pm FREE!

For those who like to push the boundaries of butt loving, we’re excited to offer this advanced workshop on everything from anal douching and enemas to safe and sexy anal fisting. We’ll cover smart ways to engage in extreme ass play, double penetration for all genders, and help dispel the myths and shame around this enjoyable orifice.

Fifty Shades of Pleasure
Tuesday, May 15^th @ 8-10pm FREE!

Inspired by E.L. James’s Fifty Shades books which have become a kinky cultural phenomenon, our special workshop on bedroom bondage will introduce you to the joys of erotic surrender. We’ll revisit the hottest activities from the books and give you ideas on how to incorporate them into your bedroom adventures. We’ll discuss bondage, roleplay, toys, negotiations, contracts and much, much more. This class is open to couples and singles of all experience levels.

Sexo: Lo Basico! with Adriana
Wednesday, May 16th @ 8-10pm FREE!

De acuerdo con nuestra misíon para conectar con nuestra comunidad, The Pleasure Chest ha realizado la necesidad para educacíon multilingüe. Una a nuestras especialistas, hablandodelplacer de juguetes eróticos. Temas incluyen: anatomía, condones, diferente tipos de lubricantes, vibradores para el principiante o el profesional, juguetes para parejas, limpieza y seguridad, y ¡tambíen sugerencias muy calientes!

Blowjobs & Beyond with Aaron
Wednesday, May 23rd @ 8-10pm FREE!

Want to have him squirming in his seat? Our Sex Specialists will show you how to use your mouth, hands, and more to give mind-blowing blow-jobs. We’ll cover male anatomy, tips and tricks, the truths and myths of “deep throat” plus other sexy secrets that are sure to have him begging for more.

The Ultimate O with Laura Delarato
Wednesday, May 30^th @ 8-10pm FREE!

Maybe you’ve never had one, maybe you have but you’re still not sure what all the fuss is about, or maybe you’re an orgasm overachiever with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Whatever your reason for taking this class, you’ll learn all about anatomy, techniques for coming with a partner or solo, how masturbation can help you expand your orgasm, G-spot orgasms, anal orgasms, and, of course, our Sex Specialists’ favorite tips and toys.

Coming up…

Beginners BDSM with Hana
Wednesday, June 6^th @ 8-10pm FREE!

Strap-On Sex for Lesbians, Dykes & Queers with Ignacio
Wednesday, June 13th @ 8-10pm FREE!

Blowjobs & Beyond with Adriana
Wednesday, June 20th @ 8-10pm FREE!