Archive for 2009

“Butch Fatale”

Monday, March 16th, 2009

We read with interest Daphne Merkin’s “Butch Fatale” piece about Rachel Maddow in the New York Times Women’s Fashion Spring 2009 magazine a couple weeks ago.

It gave us a chuckle to think of Rachel Maddow as “fatale” anything, because she’s clearly a good-looking, sexy butch who whets our news whistle each evening on MSBNC.

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Then we stumbled upon Jen Sabella’s rebuttal on AfterEllen: “The New York Times Tackles ‘Butch Fatale.’” It’s an excellent essay, and we commend Sabella’s skewering wit and astute commentary.

We were uneasy too when we read “Butch Fatale.” As a proud butch/femme couple, we found it rather odd to see “lipstick lesbians” equated with femmes, the femmes in question barely acknowledged. According to Merkin, there are only two “Sapphic archetypes” and “both categories (butch and femme)” derive from “gender-influenced dichotomies of beauty.”

Give us a break.

Sabella also pulled out this zinger: “In one of [Daphne Merkin’s] books, Dreaming of Hitler, she says that even lesbians ‘wish to be filled with something hard and penislike and not-female.’” 

Our favorite comment came from Jenna DQ, and with her permission we’re quoting her comment nearly in full:

“I might get eaten alive for this, but, yeah, obviously there are plenty of lesbians who enjoy penetration. Even straight men like penetration (those who’ll admit it anyway). What vagina wig is missing here is the same thing stupid people (excuse the gross generalization) miss all the time. It’s not strictly a genital thing. Half of sex occurs in the mind! So ask a lesbian who enjoys penetration if there’s a difference between being f*ed by a man or a woman…Ask a gay top if there’s a difference between f*ing a woman’s butt or a man’s…Ask a straight man if there’s a difference between getting a beej from a man or a woman! You are making love to a sexuality, not a genital.

“Come on. Get with it…not to mention that there are plenty of women who do not enjoy penetration, so where does her generalizing, dismissive statement fit them in?”

We couldn’t have said it better. Thanks, Jenna!

We recommend reading this intelligent article and equally intelligent comments at AfterEllen.

Yours in good love and sex,

Nan & Christi
nan@fatalemedia.com
christi@fatalemedia.com

P.S. To see Fatale’s latest DVD with lesbians who like penetration, check out One Night Stand. For guys who like it, Bend Over Boyfriend is the sex-ed gold standard.

Champion Top Seller at Fatale

Monday, March 16th, 2009

champion-dvd-seductive-madisonChampion, Shine Louise Houston’s fifth lesbian and queer sex DVD, has topped the Fatale bestseller charts in the last couple of weeks.

Champion has something for every dyke who likes rough-and-ready lesbian porn. From the boxing ring to the bedroom, Houston takes us on an emotional rollercoaster that pits the star fighter against her own ambitions…and the threat of being outed.

Check out Shine’s latest DVD Champion.

Sex Tips: How to Ask for Anal Sex

Monday, March 16th, 2009

It doesn’t have to hurt! It shouldn’t hurt. That is the #1 reassurance you need to give your partner if there is even a hint of fear.

Carol Queen, in Bend Over Boyfriend, emphasizes talking about anal sex before you do it. One way to bring up the subject is to talk about your fantasies with your partner, preferably while you’re fully dressed, but after making love is a good time too.

Sometimes it’s hard to talk first. Reader Gaye from New York City writes to suggest rolling over on to your belly while making love, then sticking your ass up in the air.

Later on, say to your lover, “I really liked it when you touched my ass.” See what your partner’s reaction is, and use that as a basis for later conversation.

Recently, a customer called to say that he’d heard about Bend Over Boyfriend because a friend of his wanted him to “try it, and be open to it.” She told him to watch the DVD and then they’d talk about it. Good idea, we told him.

Another idea is to write a love letter to your honey, and just say, “I want it!”

Bend Over BoyfriendFind out more about Bend Over Boyfriend and Bend Over Boyfriend 2.

Spring Fling: Bestsellers for Romance

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

We had a lovely Valentine’s Day weekend. Thank you for asking.

Yes, we stayed home and made a romantic dinner just for the two of us. Then we watched One Night Stand, our latest favorite DVD. We couldn’t resist.

Curious what other Fatale customers were watching for Valentine’s Day romance? Here’s the lineup of bestsellers for February:

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The Crash Pad and The Crash Pad Gift Set (tied for first place)

Coming Home

One Night Stand

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Straight and Educational
Bend Over Boyfriend

Bend Over Boyfriend Gift Set

How to Female Ejaculate

Female Ejaculation for Couples

So as you’re thinking about spring break, getting away from it all, don’t forget to plan for romance…and lots of lusty sex! There’s nothing like a hit of good, real porn made by and for dykes to intrigue the right kind of lover.

And for adventurous straight couples, the same holds true—made by and for women makes all the difference in the world. Try it, she’ll like it.

Yours in good love and sex,

Nan & Christi
nan@fatalemedia.com
christi@fatalemedia.com

Sean Penn at the Oscars

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

We adore Sean Penn. Not everyone does, but we have to say that, watching Milk on the big screen, never once did we think, “Oh, Sean Penn’s doing a really good job playing Harvey Milk.” Not once. The suspension of disbelief was complete in a way that is rare these days.

Which meant that Sean Penn’s performance as Harvey Milk was, in our opinion, Oscar-worthy. We wanted him to win it, even though we thought Frank Langella’s Richard Nixon was a stellar, first-rate performance too.

Then along came Mickey Rourke. Mr. Wrestler. Hmm. Playing himself, we agreed privately. Buzz, buzz, buzz. Was Mickey Rourke was going to win best actor? Buzz, buzz, buzz.

Oh, the shouts and murmurs of the chattering classes.

So imagine our absolute thrill when Sean Penn won best actor for his portrayal of Harvey Milk. We applauded, we cheered outright, we were on our feet. Commie homo lovers. That’s us!

But it got even better when Sean Penn defended gay rights as he accepted the Academy’s award, calling for “equal rights for everyone.”

If you missed his excellent speech, you can watch it here:

Courtesy of The Telegraph.co.uk.

In the Mood * Paying for Sex?

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

In the last poll, we asked: What gets you in the mood to have sex?

Oh, dare we say it? Porn wins! Yes!

But if you’re curious what came in last place and everywhere in between, check our the poll results here.

This month we ask: Have you ever paid for sex?

Vote now! The poll is on Fatale’s home page.

And we’ll give you the results next month.

Until then, we wish you dazzling hot sex,

Nan and Christi
www.fatalemedia.com

Rachel and Other Cuties

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
The Gorgeous Rachel Maddow

The Gorgeous Rachel Maddow

Is MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow just too cute? We think so. Our friend Holly, a Rachel adorer, sent us along this Rachel Maddow interview from the U.K.

Snip: “Rachel Maddow – in her own words a mannish lesbian policy wonk who doesn’t own a television set – is not your average anchorwoman in America, or indeed on this side of the Atlantic.”

Snip 2: “The irony is, perhaps, that part of her success is exactly because she doesn’t look like all the other cookie-cutter women on television.”

Snip 3: “I’m a big lesbian who looks like a man. I’m not Anchor Babe and I’m never going to be.” – Rachel from two years ago.

We say: Call a butch a butch, Rachel. And we love you!

We think Dylan in the Crash Pad Series Volume 3 looks a little like Rachel Maddow…even though Dylan is a femme.

On Rachel, wishful thinking! But oh, what a self-diddling scene. One of our favorites.

Till next time,

Nan & Christi
nan@fatalemedia.com
christi@fatalemedia.com

Ask Fanny: Obsessed with the Idea of Female Squirting

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Deborah Sundahl - Female Ejaculation ExpertG-spot expert Deborah Sundahl, a.k.a. Fanny Fatale, answers your questions about female ejaculation and the g-spot.

Dear Fanny,
I am asking for your advice on where we go from here. My girlfriend and I have been obsessed with the idea of female squirting. We have watched the DVD Liquid Love and have purchased other information talking about the art of the female orgasm. We have since purchased your DVD How to Female Ejaculate with the hope that it will provide additional insight.

Everything that we have read all indicates that every woman can achieve this type of orgasm. First, is that true or not? Second, if everyone can achieve this sensation, then why don’t more people talk about it?

My girlfriend has a friend who can do this and at first she was ashamed. She thought that there was something abnormal about her and felt uncomfortable addressing the issue until we talked to her about it. She now talks to us openly about it and in a way we have made her feel better about herself and more comfortable with it when it does happen.

We, however, are still chasing a beat that we can’t catch. What can we do?

We live in North Carolina and are wondering if you knew anyone in or close to this area who can coach us through it, through counseling or any other form of instructional therapy.

We have a wonderful relationship and a great sex life, and we know this is not a deal breaker. Everything that we have read, however, indicates that this is the complete orgasm for a woman. Being her lover, and the joy that she brings me, I want to do whatever I can do. Believe me, I am not complaining but female ejaculation has to be the icon of taking it to the next level. Any advice or help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Regards,

Alan from North Carolina

Dear Alan,
All women can ejaculate, because all women have the anatomy to do so; that is, the female prostate, which is what the G-spot is. Most people still don’t know about female ejaculation because the culture has been certain that it does not exist, or has mistaken it for urine.

We have been told by the medical profession that the female prostate, the G-spot, is vestigial, dried up and nonfunctioning. Well, it is alive and fully functioning and overflowing with that lovely feminine fountain that is female ejaculation!

Correct information goes a long way in getting this charming delight working again. I am an expert on the subject and make it very accessible for women and their partners to understand and to achieve. My book and videos will help you a lot toward that goal.

There are no teachers that I would recommend in your area. Sex education and places to hold such informational workshops are still only available primarily in the Northeast and on the West Coast. I am holding a workshop for couples in Santa Fe, New Mexico, over Labor Day Weekend, September 5-7, 2009. Find out more here.

And I am available by telephone for coaching. Usually, great progress can be made with one phone call.

This unique and special joy awaits you, don’t despair. But pressure to perform will shut it down, so please enjoy your relationship and what you do have.

Fanny

 

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Do you have a question for Ask Fanny? Send your questions to askfanny@fatalemedia.com

Find out more about Deborah Sundahl’s How to Female Ejaculate.

Valentine’s Day * In the Mood?

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

In our last poll, we asked: What are your plans for Valentine’s Day this year?

Not too many people decided to answer this poll. And by far doing nothing ruled.

You can see all the results here.

Now we ask: What gets you in the mood to have sex?

Vote now! The poll is on Fatale’s home page.

And we’ll give you the results next month.

Until then, we wish you dazzling hot sex,

Nan and Christi
www.fatalemedia.com

Valentine’s Day Gift Recommendations

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

Last week a friend called and said, “I can’t believe Valentine’s Day is almost here!” She wanted recommendations for a good gift for her sweetie.

That got us thinking, and we thought we’d offer some of our Valentine’s Day gift recommendations.

valentine-mini-hearts-2For you and him:

Bend Over Boyfriend Gift Set
– the classic for adventurous couples
Female Ejaculation for Couples – find that g-spot!
Female Ejaculation: The Workshop – all women. The latest from Deborah Sundahl.

valentine-mini-hearts-2For you and her:

Champion – Love Hurts
– new from Shine Louise Houston
One Night Stand – hot dyke porn from Paris
Coming Home – voted best lesbian porn from LesbianLife.About.com

See all our Favorite Lesbian DVDs here.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Nan & Christi
nan@fatalemedia.com
christi@fatalemedia.com

P.S. We added a new shipping option for you—First Class Mail, a real deal for shipping within the U.S. Plus you get free shipping when you buy three DVDs or more.

P.P.S. You can pay securely at Fatale by credit card or PayPal. And remember, you get free gift-wrapping and free gift cards, perfect for Valentine’s Day. See all Fatale’s DVDs.