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Move Over October – It’s Time for Kinktober: Sex and Relationshp Therapist, Deb Laino, Provides Tips for the Kink-curious

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

“Many people are kink-curious and looking to shake things up,” says Deb Laino, sex/relationship therapist and life coach. “However, some may feel unsure where to start or how to broach the topics with their partner. My advice? Take it slow -- there’s no finish line here. Go at your own pace, have boundaries communicated clearly, and only do what feels pleasurable to you. Remember that this is a process of self-exploration and partner exploration.”

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What was once an art-focused niche celebration has evolved into an all-encompassing recognition of kink in all forms.
“Many people are kink-curious and looking to shake things up,” says Deb Laino, sex/relationship therapist and life coach.
“However, some may feel unsure where to start or how to broach the topics with their partner.
Go at your own pace, have boundaries communicated clearly, and only do what feels pleasurable to you.

Montreal Burlesque Festival Heats Up October

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

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On Friday, October 13, burlesque stars will compete at the Lili St-Cyr Award.

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On Friday, October 13, burlesque stars will compete at the Lili St-Cyr Award.
Beyond shows, the festival will bring back its popular Saturday daytime burlesque workshops at Accento Studios in Montreal's Little Italy.
Participants of all backgrounds, amateurs and advanced, will learn the secrets of burlesque from the best in the business.
The Montreal Burlesque Festival will kick off on Thursday, October 12, with a meet-and-greet dinner at the charming downtown Parisian brasserie, Le Pois Penché, where festival creators and VIP stars will gather around a French feast.

HUSTLER Hollywood and Dita Von Teese Announce Exclusive Partnership for the Worldwide Launch of the New Von Follies Collection

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HUSTLER Hollywood and Dita Von Teese announced today their partnership in the worldwide launch of Von Teese's new lingerie collection, Von Follies by Dita Von Teese. The new line is now available exclusively at 56 of HUSTLER Hollywood's 58 locations and on HUSTLERHollywood.com. Von Follies features seven new daring lingerie sets by Dita, who is credited with re-popularizing burlesque performances and calling attention to the craft around the world, earning her the moniker "Queen of Burlesque." 

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Retailer for the New Lingerie Collection Von Follies by Dita Von Teese
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HUSTLER Hollywood and Dita Von Teese announced today their partnership in the worldwide launch of Von Teese's new lingerie collection, Von Follies by Dita Von Teese.
The new line is now available exclusively at 56 of HUSTLER Hollywood's 58 locations and on HUSTLERHollywood.com.
For her new Von Follies range, Dita was inspired by her vintage lingerie collection.
"The collection was designed to embellish desire and create fantasy, a playful collection of frivolities to entice and delight," said Dita.

Edinburgh Fringe 2023: how to immerse yourself in the world's biggest arts festival

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Friday, August 4, 2023

When the Edinburgh International Festival launched in 1947, it was inevitable that a fringe event would follow.

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When the Edinburgh International Festival launched in 1947, it was inevitable that a fringe event would follow.
Beginning with just eight companies of performers in five venues, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (known as “the Fringe”) is now the biggest arts festival in the world, and welcomes tens of thousands of performers across over 250 venues every August.

First things first

The tradition of discovering emerging stars, especially those who have won an award, is often characterised by winning a Fringe First.
The scale of the Fringe, however, means that it’s difficult to know who or what might be the next big thing.

Before you go: do your homework

Looking at the programme online to plan your visit is almost as daunting as attending the Fringe itself.
Everywhere you turn you’re confronted with impromptu acts of performance, colourful characters and flyers decorating the city’s old streets advertising myriad shows.
Spending some time in advance choosing what to watch can help curate a more fulfilling experience.

Dive right in

Everywhere the city is alive with sights, sounds, smells, tastes and tactile experiences to be enjoyed.
Without Sin (at Summerhall) is described as a “contemporary confessional for the modern sinner” for an audience of two.
The producing company, Darkfield, is known for using technology to create immersive experiences, both in-person and through an app.

Something for everyone

As a spectator, having a “successful” Fringe experience doesn’t necessarily mean catching the big zeitgeist comedian or bagging tickets for the latest show from a star actor.
A successful visit to the Fringe might just mean you’ve soaked up the atmosphere, seen some interesting shows and come away feeling stimulated by the experience.
Seeing something truly terrible is all part of the Fringe experience and can help us hone our instincts for the good stuff in future.

Fat people are taught to hate themselves – but Kris Kneen's intimate book could create change

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Monday, July 10, 2023

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To get in the water, to swim, was to strip down to a bathing suit and gave me nowhere to hide.

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To get in the water, to swim, was to strip down to a bathing suit and gave me nowhere to hide.
As my breasts grew, hips widened, belly expanded, it got harder and harder to find my freedom in water, unless I was alone.
It is as if the weight I am carrying has been cancelled by the lift of the water.
It is as if the weight I am carrying has been cancelled by the lift of the water.

Fat bias

Fat people face myriad challenges in their day-to-day life, from the well-documented discrimination on airline travel and public transport, to the size bias from clothing manufacturers.
It can be extremely difficult for fat people to access health care where their weight doesn’t become the only thing that doctors focus on.
Society’s anti-fat bias is so pervading, fat people are taught to hate themselves and crave smaller bodies.
There are also intersections within the fat community, which means that while I consider myself a fat person, I am a straight-sized fat or “a small fat”.
Read more:
A big fat fight: the case for fat activism

Breaking down fatphobia

The books I’ve found in the body of fat writing use data and research, coupled with some anecdotes, to break down internal and external fatphobia.
Direct essays, where Kneen unpacks an aspect of their life or an experience, are often followed by more “creative” chapters where the writing is more experimental.
Sometimes the reader is pulled right in close to Kneen’s feelings in these sections – and the affect is powerful.
Their book does more than just share experiences, it leads the reader through a life: the good, the bad, the complex and the profoundly beautiful.
The dugong becomes a repeated motif in the book: why did he take such a liking to Kneen?

Burlesque is (not) for every body

For Kneen, burlesque classes have helped them to be able to look in the mirror and like what they see.
The cover quotes are from impressive literary names, but no one on the list is fat.
There are conversations where well-meaning friends make horrific jokes about their weight, where their mother puts them on a diet.
And I found beauty in the large body – and joy in the way Kneen’s story joins the growing body of books about the fat experience.

DITA VON TEESE ANNOUNCES NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY DITA LAS VEGAS: A JUBILANT REVUE AT HORSESHOE LAS VEGAS

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

LAS VEGAS, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, announced today her premiere residency, DITA LAS VEGAS: A Jubilant Revue, at Horseshoe Las Vegas, opening in the Jubilee Theater on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. A lifelong aficionado of the iconic Las Vegas show Jubilee—the last remaining showgirl production of its kind that ran at Bally's Las Vegas from 1981 through 2016—Dita is debuting a new show merging her signature burlesque acts with the celebrated Jubilee aesthetic, including incorporating some of the show's original costumes and sets.

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Show to debut in the Jubilee Theater on October 5, 2023
LAS VEGAS, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, announced today her premiere residency, DITA LAS VEGAS: A Jubilant Revue, at Horseshoe Las Vegas, opening in the Jubilee Theater on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.
DITA LAS VEGAS: A Jubilant Revue is the most lavishly staged burlesque production ever, anywhere.
Dita's own marquee revues are the grandest staged and most attended worldwide, selling out millions of seats in landmark theaters.
Tickets for DITA LAS VEGAS go on sale Thursday, July 13 at 10 a.m. PT.

Gay-Friendly Malta Hosts EuroPride Valletta 2023 September 7 to 17, 2023

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Monday, March 27, 2023

New York, New York, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malta, the hidden gem of the Mediterranean, will host EuroPride Valletta 2023, September 7 to 17.

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New York, New York, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malta, the hidden gem of the Mediterranean, will host EuroPride Valletta 2023, September 7 to 17.
The EuroPride March will take place Saturday, September 16 in the capital city, Valletta.
At the intersection of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Malta has always attracted people from all over the world.
The main part of EuroPride Valletta 2023 will be Pride Week that will kick-off with the opening ceremony on Thursday, September 7th, 2023 and conclude on Sunday, September 17th, 2023, with the Pride March and Concert taking place on Saturday, September 16th, 2023.

Hollywood Burlesque Festival Returns for the 10th Year; Single day and weekend passes on sale at hollywoodburlesquefestival.com

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Hollywood Burlesque Festival, now in its 10th year, returns March 17-19. Located at the iconic Vermont Hollywood venue, more than 70 burlesque performers from near and far will dazzle and delight attendees throughout an eventful and unforgettable weekend.

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The Hollywood Burlesque Festival, now in its 10th year, returns March 17-19.
Located at the iconic Vermont Hollywood venue, more than 70 burlesque performers from across the country will dazzle and delight attendees throughout an eventful and unforgettable weekend.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Hollywood Burlesque Festival, now in its 10th year, returns March 17-19.
The cost of a single day ticket is $80.00 and weekend passes start at $200.

AHF Moves Burlesque Finale to New Vegas Venue

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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Through a kaleidoscope of colorful fan feathers, tightly cinched corsets, and a never-ending supply of condoms, this stunning burlesque show has it all!
The tour will be launched in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, February 11th, and will feature stops in San Diego (Feb. 16) and Las Vegas (Feb. 25).
AHF, which now has over 1.7 million lives in care, will provide and distribute over one-million free condoms in recognition of this lighthearted and public-spirited holiday.
To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth , follow us @aidshealthcare or subscribe to our AHF podcast “AHFter Hours.”
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AHF Marks Int’l Condom Day with a Burlesque ‘West Side Story’ Tribute

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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Through a kaleidoscope of colorful fan feathers, tightly cinched corsets, and a never-ending supply of condoms, this stunning burlesque show has it all!

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Through a kaleidoscope of colorful fan feathers, tightly cinched corsets, and a never-ending supply of condoms, this stunning burlesque show has it all!
The cast of powerhouse performers will wow the audience with suggestive yet informative dance numbers, all while promoting a positive message of prevention, sexual health and wellness.
AHF, which now has over 1.7 million lives in care, will provide and distribute over one-million free condoms in recognition of this lighthearted and public-spirited holiday.
To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth , follow us @aidshealthcare or subscribe to our AHF podcast “AHFter Hours.”
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