It’s Not The Stork- a Book about Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends
Written by Robie H Harris
Illustrated by Michael Emberley
As a mother, a doula and a sex educator I feel a lot of responsibility when it comes to raising sexually healthy kids.
I want them to be informed but not overwhelmed, and, I want what they learn [...]
Posted on July 4th, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: Doula & Parenting Books, SEX, birth | 2 Comments »
Call for Submissions: Queer Erotica
Venus Envy will be mounting an art exhibit for Pride Week and is putting out a call for submissions, in any medium. The subject of the exhibit will be Queer Erotica. Pictures of your work should be sent to the show’s curator, Shannon Hardy: info@halifaxbirth.com
Deadline for submissions is July 6th and [...]
Posted on June 14th, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: Canadian Birth Community, SEX, venus envy | No Comments »
Rebirth: Our Fertile Planet Art Exhibit
Wed, 05/05/2010 – 09:41 | by Domina Doll
Photo credit
An art exhibit exploring the connection between birth and the earth
Being an artist, I am thrilled when an exhibition opens in town that pertains to sexuality or erotica. Unfortunately, Halifax is so conservative, erotic art shows or art exhibitions that contain sexual themes [...]
Posted on May 14th, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: A Very Doula Pregnancy, Canadian Birth Community, From one mom/woman/wife to another, Halifax Birth Events & Classes, Halifax birth community, I'm not just a mommy and a doula, SEX, feminism | No Comments »
“Is there woman-positive, sex-positive porn and where can I find it?” is one of the top 5 emails I receive.
The answer is yes, lots! To find it you can check out Candida Royalle, Nina Hartley, Crash Pad and anything by Femme Fatale Productions to name a few.
Here’s a link to the 2010 Feminist Porn Awards, http://www.goodforher.com/feminist_porn_awards, for even more [...]
Posted on April 12th, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: Dailies, I'm not just a mommy and a doula, SEX, feminism | No Comments »
If you aren’t using lube during sex you’re missing out my friends!
Lube is good, lube is fun.
Changes in body chemistry due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, anti-depressants, where you are in your cycle – all of these things will have an effect on your ability to produce vaginal lubrication. And if there is any butt play [...]
Posted on February 3rd, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: Breastfeeding, From one mom/woman/wife to another, I'm not just a mommy and a doula, SEX | No Comments »
Congratulations, you’re pregnant!- presented by Shannon Hardy
Come join us to find out more about your crazy libido (or lack thereof!)
We’ll cover sex positions to accommodate your beautiful yet expanding belly and discuss how toys, lube
and wedges might become sex essentials.
1.5 hours
Venus Envy, 1598 Barrington St. www.venusenvy.ca
Feb 28, 2010 @ 5:30pm
for everyone
$20.00 (limited income $10.00)
call Venus [...]
Posted on January 18th, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: Baby advice that actually worked, Doula news, From one mom/woman/wife to another, Halifax Birth Events & Classes, Halifax birth community, I'm not just a mommy and a doula, SEX | No Comments »