The holiday season is upon us. Yes. Really. Didn’t you know as soon as Halloween is over, it’s officially time to start decking the halls?

Fortunately, Vibrator.com is here to make all your shopping go just a little bit more smoothly. We bring you this quick quiz to help you pick out the best toy for your girl. Don’t worry, boys… you’re next.

1. It’s happy hour. Your lady is most likely to order:

A. Budweiser
B. Cosmo
C. Whiskey, straight up
D. Bahama Mama

2. Your girlfriend’s favorite reality TV show is:

A. She doesn’t watch reality TV.
B. Top Chef
C. Temptation Island
D. Drawn Together

3. It’s her turn to pick the movie. It’s…

A. Sleepless in Seattle
B. The Terminator
C. Kill Bill
D. American Pie

4. Your significant other’s dream date would be:

A. Dinner at that cozy little Italian place and a horse and carriage ride
B. Dinner and drinks at an A-list hot spot and a Cirque du Soleil show
C. Base jumping in the Rocky Mountains
D. Caroline’s Comedy Club followed by a walk through Central Park

5. Her favorite position?
A.    Missionary
B.    Just one?
C.    Girl-on-top
D.    Doggie Style

6. The superhero she most identifies with is:
A. Superman
B. Spiderman
C. Batman
D. Mrs. Incredible

7. Your girl’s favorite subject in school was
A. Math
B. English
C. Gym
D. Lunch

8. Her house is decorated in…

A. Classic contemporary
B. Only the best: solid wood floors, leather sofas and complete luxury
C. Gothic: lots of velvet, in a red and black color scheme
D. Ikea specials, with a few whimsical street fair finds thrown in

9. Her next car is most likely to be a…

A.    Toyota Camry
B.    Mercedes-Benz C Class sedan
C.    Porsche
D.    Volkswagen Beetle

10. Her favorite holiday tradition is…

A.    Decorating the tree.
B.    A sleigh ride followed by hot chocolate cuddled up in front of a roaring fire
C.    Flirting with her cubicle mate during the office party
D.    Watching the Grinch

Mostly As-
Anything beyond the basic may scare your vanilla sweetie. Try Doc Johnson’s Little Pearl and maybe one day she’ll work her way up to the Decadent Indulgence III.

Mostly Bs—
It’s all about passion for your partner. Why not try a set of massage oils and the luxurious Lelo NEA?

Mostly Cs—
Your BDSM babe deserves more than coal in her (fishnet) stockings. For the dom who has everything, try these classy, sensual and oh-so-naughty Japanese silk rope ankle cuffs and a new ball gag.

Mostly Ds—
Your lover believes laughter makes everything better—and bedroom antics are no exception. Tickle her clit with vibrating panties or try this whimsical cell phone vibe.

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that a testosterone patch, marketed by Proctor & Gamble Pharmaceuticals under the name Intrinsa, can enhance the sex drives of postmenopausal women. The patch is placed on the abdomen like the birth control patch and changed twice a week.

Participants in the study wore a patch that released either 300 micrograms of testosterone a day, a patch that released 150 micrograms, or a placebo patch. Women wearing the 300 microgram patch reported an average increase in their “satisfying sexual experiences” of 2.1 times every four weeks. Researchers called the improvement “modest but significant.”

The study was funded by the manufacturer of the patch, following the FDA’s denial of approval for use of the patch in the U.S. in 2004. The FDA cited a lack of long-term safety data as the reason for denial, and the results of the study indicate that further research is still required.

While one of the minor side effects of the hormone therapy—unwanted hair growth—did not bother any of the test subjects enough for them to discontinue use of the patch, a potential, if tenuous, link to breast cancer is more disturbing.

During the study, four out of 814 women receiving either 150 microgram or 300 microgram doses of the hormone were diagnosed with breast cancer, compared to no women in the placebo group. In an article posted on Health.com, Lead Researcher Susan R. Davis, MD, PhD, of Monash University in Australia, called it a “chance finding” that four women in the treatment groups were diagnosed with breast cancer, noting that four breast cancer diagnoses among 814 women during a two-year period is “not unexpected.”

Nevertheless, it seems like a dangerous chance to take for a drug that yields only modest improvements to a woman’s libido.

Not to minimize the impact that menopause and a lack of estrogen can have on a woman’s sex drive, but I’d urge women to investigate more natural methods to boost their libido first, keeping in mind that the most powerful sex organ is the brain. This may be even more true for women than for men; fantasy alone can be a powerful aphrodisiac, as can sexy lingerie, the right mood, and (of course) the right lover’s touch.  Lack of lubrication is a true physical symptom in postmenopausal women, but there are plenty of safe lubricants available to solve that stumbling block.

Even if Intrinsa does become available as a “viagra for women,” satisfactory long-term safety trials could mean five years or more before the patch finds its way to a drugstore near you. And if the drug alone yields a marginal improvement in the sex lives of postmenopausal women, combining it with natural mood enhancers should raise the bar for amazing sex well into a woman’s golden years.

Guess it wasn’t a scam.

Natalie Dylan’s virginity auction is still going strong, according to a report on the Web site Scandalist. In this post, we reported on the 22-year-old co-ed selling her virginity. Howard Stern gave her a plug on his radio show, and Dennis Hof, owner of the famed Bunny Ranch, promoted the event through the Bunny Ranch Web site. The act will take place on his ranch, too, where Dylan’s sister also works to pay off college debts.
The bids, so far, have reached $3.8 million. With that kind of money, the aspiring counselor–Dylan is going for a Masters in Family and Marriage Therapy–will be able to afford a whole lotta letters after her name!

My search for updates on Dylan’s entrepreneurial venture lead me to tons of celebrity sex gossip. So what else is going on in the world of sex and starlets? And where are some of the best places to find out? In the interests of pure, unadulterated guilty pleasure, we bring you a very short list of top celebrity sex sites and the most fascinating stories of the hour – in no one’s opinion but our own.

My first pick, www.tmz.com has the latest-breaking news and plenty of video to keep you stimulated. Top story? It has nothing to do with sex (yes, there’s a Britney Spears story having nothing to do with sex, drugs or debauchery), but the stage at Dodger Stadium, where Spears, Justin Timberlake and Madonna are slated to perform nearly collapsed prior to the show. Now that’s an epic fail!

Bloggers at www.thehollywoodgossip.com have a wry wit that’s fun to read, whatever the topic. I’m interested to see the results of their poll: “What’s your favorite celebrity sex tape?”

The newly revamped RadarOnline, now under the ownership of AMI, recently received a scathing review from the Huffington Post but I beg to differ. With up-to-date news, smart, concise writing and a clean, professional layout, Radar is poised to become one of the top sources for “pop, politics, scandal and style.”
And in case you were wondering, former child star Danny Bonaduce’s marriage is over. Okay… so maybe not all of the site’s reporting is cutting edge.

The World Wide Web is a big place, of course, and there are virtually thousands (or is that millions?) of gossip sites, professional and otherwise. ‘Fess up. What’s your favorite site for celebrity and sex news?

Our resident blogger Desiree Sweet recently posted an article entitled “Secret Identities”. However applicable to all, let’s take this opportunity to divulge into the world known exclusively by the LGBT community, men who cross-dress, and their friends: Drag Queens.

There are, of course, many famous drag queens of past and present. From those who paved the way like Dame Edna Everage, Margo Howard-Howard, and Divine to Ru Paul and gender bending myspace sensation Jeffree Starr; the evolution of drag has been a progressive one. Still, without such stylish, well crafted stage-names, dressing in women’s clothing could not have come so far!

While it’s not as scientific an approach as choosing your porn star name, there are still some rules that can be followed. As with most beginnings, the starting point should include sufficient amounts of beer, wine, or spirits. A refresher viewing of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert or To Wong Fu might help. Some may recommend the Queen of the Night music video, but don’t be fooled by Whitney Houston in a bad wig.

Drag Names consist of 3 main types, according to my friend Wikipedia. The first are satirical plays on words like Peaches Christ or Candis Cayne. My favorite that I’m sure I didn’t write but like to pretend I did is “Anita Labotomy.” The second type relates to glamour, extravagance, and even royalty. Dame Edna Everage, and The Lady Chablis come to mind. My friend Eliot came up with “Petifore Seasons” the other night. The third type generally has cultural or historical significance or an in-depth and usually familiar backstory. Ricky Reeves and Divine fall into this scheme. My friend Brian coined the offensive and clever “Krystal Nacht” as his drag persona.

But don’t let Wikipedia hinder your creativity. There really are no rules! Try experimenting by drinking more alcohol, as I did for this article. “Miss” is always a good place to start, but don’t get stuck in it. “Miss Appropriation”, “Miss Behavin’”, and “Miss Take” are old Queens, honey, and they’re not getting any younger! Capitalize on celebrities and try “Britney Rears”. Mess it up and try “Sarah Jessica Raphael”. Create an involved backstory about how you’re carrying the baby of the bell boy you met for that one night at the Sheraton, and voila, girl - “Uniqua Hotelbelboy”!

What’s your Drag Queen Name?

And so it goes, again…

Thousands of gay and lesbian couples in California celebrated this past June when the state’s Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, as reported here.

But November 4 saw Proposition 8, an amendment that overturns the Supreme Court’s decision, pass, with 52 percent of California voters supporting the ban on gay marriage.

The proposition was backed by a tremendous grassroots campaign, Yes on Proposition 8. According to the organization’s Web site, the group raised more than $40 million from more than 70,000 contributors and garnered the active support of 100,000-plus volunteers.

Some media voices attribute Proposition 8’s success to the large number of African-American voters who turned out to support Obama. In an editorial, the Los Angeles Times hypothesized that “many African Americans, who tend to have strong ties to their churches, believe that same-sex marriage is immoral.” This group therefore voted for Prop 8.

Need I point out the irony of a demographic of people largely conservative in their social views voting to elect a liberal Democrat president? Or that such a notoriously Blue state as California pass such a conservative proposition?

The LA Times editorial also astutely pointed out that the “No on 8” side never countered the Yes on 8 group’s marketing efforts with its own effective campaign.

Several celebrities, however, did stand up against the proposition. Ellen DeGeneres, who was one of 1,500 people married in a June ceremony, even paid for Public Service Announcements to air on television. On her official blog, she commented on the election of Barack Obama and the Prop 8 results: “Here we just had a giant step toward equality and then on the very next day, we took a giant step away.”

It’s true… As civil rights took a step forward with the election of a black President, it took a step backward when it comes to equality for all.

The good news, according to the LA Times report? In 2001, 61 percent voted down same-sex marriage. This year, the proposition passed by just over half. Baby steps.

Rabbit Vibrators are the “Rolls Royce” of the vibrating world according to Oprah–”O” Magazine, June 2008. Ever since that famous episode on “Sex and the City” when prudish Charlotte receives the Rabbit Habit from her friend Miranda and hides away for days with her new love addiction, Rabbit vibrators have grown in popularity and have become the best-selling type of vibrator in the world. This original Rabbit has spawned hundreds of similar rabbit vibrators, all varying in design and complexity, from those that flutter the clitoris with multiple speeds, to gyrating, pulsating, multi-functional, dual-action super-heroines designed to take you to ecstasy.

But, let’s back up a bit.

The original Rabbit vibrator was invented in Japan over 25 years ago. Back then it was taboo to depict phallic sex toys, so a Japanese sex toy designer came up with the idea of disguising their toys by creating animal caricatures to hide their intended function: masturbation. Soon, women the world over learned that these whimsical creatures were not only cute, but functional as well. So began the Rabbit vibrator craze that swept through women’s bedrooms faster than a bunny on steroids.

Today, there are literally hundreds of Rabbit vibrators (also known as dual-action vibes) to choose from with many complex functions including multiple speeds, multi-directional rotations, as well as gyrating, escalating, pulsating, waving and fluttering vibration options. This makes it very difficult to find the one that is right for you. So let’s take a moment to break down the components of these sex toys and explore their basic functions.

Rabbit Vibrators are comprised of several features:

A clitoris stimulator, often in the shape of a bunny head with vibrating ears;

A dildo shaped vibrating shaft for vaginal penetration and/or G-spot stimulation;

And small rotating “pearls” at the base that pleasure vulva or vagina opening as well.

All these features combined made for a super-heroine sex toy that works together simultaneously to pleasure women, giving them the most intense orgasms they have experienced in their life.

Types of Rabbits

Rabbit Habit and Rabbit Pearl

The Rabbit Habit and the Rabbit Pearl, made by Vibratex, are the two most famous Rabbits. Both have penetrating shafts, rotating beads at the base and vibrating clitoral bunny ears. The Rabbit Pearl is the #1 selling vibrator in America and features a rotating shaft that swerves around to hit the G-spot and the control panel power pack with sliding controls is attached via a wire. The Rabbit Habit is similar in function to the Rabbit Pearl, but has its control panel with sliding buttons attached at the base of the toy. The sliding controls on each toy allow you to control the functions of the shaft and bunny ears independently or simultaneously as well as controlling speed and intensity. These toys are made of phthalate-free elastomer.

Sue Johanson’s Rabbits

Sue Johanson is Canada’s foremost sex counselor and now has brought her show to American viewers on Talk Sex with Sue Johanson on Oxygen TV. Sue endorses few products and the Royal Surfer is one of those. The Royal Surfer features a dolphin, rather than a rabbit as the clitoral stimulator and is made of soft, non-porous silicone. The clitoral dolphin head flickers the clitoris in 3 speeds, while the shaft features wavy ridges and rotates forward and reverse. This toy is also waterproof. The Royal Wizard is a curvy vibrator, also made of silicone with a vibrating clitoral stimulator and a rotating shaft for G-spot stimulation. Also has 3 speeds and is waterproof.

Rock Your World

The Rock Your World rabbit vibrator features butterfly wings instead of the usual bunny ears which flutters the entire clitoral area and labia (no missing with this toy) and a bendable G-spot stimulation shaft that rotates and vibrates at the head. It also features tiny Elastomer ticklers from the top of the toy to its base that add extra internal sensations.

Decadent Indulgence 1 and 2

The Decadent Indulgence comes in original Decadent Indulgence and an expanded Decadent Indulgence 2. The original Decadent Indulgence has a thicker shaft that the second and large metal beads that rotate around, as well as a hummingbird clitoral stimulator that is very intense. The original also has a 5th control button that allows you to cycle through various functions including 3 clitoral patterns, shaft rotation and reverse as well as speeds. The Decadent Indulgence 2 has over 300 functions, a slightly slimmer shaft and bunny ears instead of a hummingbird. The 300 functions include 10 speeds, escalating functions, rotating beads, and adjustable internal and external speeds as well as a button to cycle through all the functions. Both toys are made from jelly.

Triple Treat Rabbit Vibrator

Now, if you want triple stimulation, then the Triple Treat Rabbit Vibrator is the rabbit for you. This toy has the usual vibrating shaft and vibrating clitoral stimulator, but has added an extra vibrating slim shaft for rear entry. So you can stimulate the vagina, clitoris and anus all at once.

The popularity of Rabbit Vibrators lies in their diversity, the multiple functions they offer, and the dual stimulation. Approximately 70% of women do not orgasm from vaginal penetration alone, which is why adding clitoral stimulation is important, especially for women who have trouble reaching orgasm which is about 20%. Dr. Laura Berman (Oprah’s sex therapist) from the Berman Center found in her study that approximately half of women aged 18-65 use or have used a vibrator which she says aids in better sexual functioning, heightened arousal, easier orgasms, and greater sexual satisfaction. So whether you are a sex toy virgin, or a connoisseur of sensual delights, a Rabbit Vibrator is sure to hit all the right spots and give you more intense orgasms.

I’d forgotten how much fun dry humping and mutual masturbation can be! Due to medical reasons, your sex-hungry blogger is forced to abstain for six weeks.

Okay, okay, it’s actually a happy reason: all our “research” for this blog and the inspiration we found here at Vibrator.com resulted in the logical outcome, and, yours truly, Desiree Sweet recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl!

Hubby and I are surviving the sleepless nights as well as we can, but we’ve also found ourselves more in love with—and turned on by—each other than ever before. This was something we were definitely not expecting; we figured six weeks of abstinence would be quite easy to endure amidst dirty diapers, breastfeeding challenges and other decidedly un-sexy aspects of parenting. So what’s a girl to do?

Last night, we stepped back in time, teenagers-in-the-backseat-of-a-car style, to explore each other’s bodies and enjoy “everything but” intercourse. Last night started out with kissing, and lots of it. This sensual activity often gets forgotten as couples rush forward to the main attraction. Lovers focus on a few specific erogenous zones, neglecting the pleasure that can be discovered when four lips and two tongues connect.

Our bodies pressed together in a continuous embrace, all the right parts lined up, I came as I felt him growing against me…and had three more orgasms from the close contact, even through our clothes. Wanting something even more, however, we ended the night with mutual masturbation—lots of clitoral stimulation for me, and a treat of hand-and-mouth for him.

This brings me back to my opening line and what I learned from last night’s experience. It’s a sex advice article cliché to remind readers to enjoy foreplay. But why not turn foreplay into the main attraction every once in a while—even if you have no good reason to do so?

It often takes longer to reach orgasm through these creative methods—and you can stretch out the passion and torture even longer if you keep your clothes on. You’re forced to slow down and appreciate every step of the act, and, with that, everything about your lover.

You can even forego oral sex to find out how many unique ways you can make your lover cum. It may be a great time to introduce toys (keeping the “no penetration” rule in full effect) or see if you can bring your lover to the peaks of passion with words and fantasies alone. (For some women, this can happen!) If you find after this lengthy make-out session that you simply can’t resist intercourse–and have no reason not to–go for it! Rules are made to be broken, after all.

I can’t wait for that first post-pregnancy, passion-filled quickie while our little sweetie naps, but I’ll still be walking around with a secretive smile on my face for the next month or so.