The Whole Lesbian Sex Book (53 page)

Austria

Sadomasochismus in Österreich

Austria’s pansexual S/M group; website features links to other European S/M resources.

[email protected]
www.bdsm.at

England

Informed Consent

Website packed with information on the BDSM community in the U.K., including events, personal ads, and a listing of organizations.

P.O. Box 152, Manchester, England M20 2YZ
[email protected]
www.informedconsent.co.uk

SM Dykes Manchester

For women who do S/M with women. Supports lesbian and bisexual S/Mers through monthly meetings, workshops, play parties, and an annual conference. Also escorts women who are new to the scene (or new to the area) to mixed BDSM club events.

[email protected]
www.smdykes.org.uk

France

Les Maudites Femelles (LMF)

c/o Nathalie Dalla Corte
13 rue Beautreillis, 75004 Paris, France

Germany

Knights of the Round Table

Hosts play parties in Hamburg.

[email protected]

Lifeguard

Support network for S/M women.

[email protected]
www.mela.de/Frauen

SchMacht!

Germany’s nationwide network of bisexual and lesbian women (including transgendered people) interested in BDSM. Publishes a newsletter and hosts play parties and educational events.

c/o AHA
Mehringdamm 61
10961 Berlin
www.schmacht.org/front_content.php

The Netherlands

WALP

The primary aim of Women at Amsterdam Leather Pride (WALP) is to create a social and educational network for leatherwomen within Europe and to encourage connections between leatherwomen in Europe and other continents. WALP is for leatherwomen of all persuasions and all nationalities. All straight, bisexual, and transsexual women are welcome. XX-transgender boys/men and FTM transsexuals in transition who feel they have a place in the women’s community are also welcome at WALP. Holds an annual WALP Conference.

P.O. Box 842, 2300 AV, Leiden
Tel. +31-(0)71 512 8632
[email protected]
www.walp.nl

Wild Side

Welcomes all women with a personal and positive interest in S/M with other women—from total novices and beginning players to old-guard leatherdykes, poly bi-girls, professional sex workers, and straight women with a taste for playing with women. Transsexual women are welcome as well. Wild Side hosts regular workshops and play parties, as well as the occasional educational weekend (SM Academy: Classes I, II, & III).
Wild Side News
is published four to six times a year.

Rozenstraat 14, 1016 NX, Amsterdam
www.wildside.dds.nl

Sweden

LASH

The club for women who like it rough. Established in 1995 in Stockholm. Lash welcomes all women dykes, lesbians, bisexuals, transsexuals. Publishes ten newsletters per year; sends email announcements of events. Hosts monthly play parties.

c/o SLM Stockholm
Box 172 41, 104 62 Stockholm, Sweden
Tel. 4673-992 62 82
[email protected]
www.welcome.to/clublash

Polyamory Resources

alt.polyamory

Home page for the Usenet newsgroup alt.polyamory, with links to mailing lists and web pages about polyamory and organizations friendly to polyamory, including local groups. Also links to a directory of poly- and alternative-friendly counselors.

www.polyamory.org

poly-dykes

Mailing list open to self-identified women who wish to discuss the problems, joys, and general issues that arise in the practice of nonexclusive relationships between women. For subscription information, contact:

[email protected]

Retail and Mail Order

Many sex toy stores offer workshops and other programs of interest to lesbian and bisexual women. Some stores also post information about local events. Most retail outlets also welcome mail-order business.

Mail Order Only

Aslan Leather

Manufacturer of leather, rubber, and vinyl strap-on harnesses and BDSM gear for all genders and sexualities. Lifetime guarantee on all products. Dildo harnesses, bondage gear, and whips can be purchased at many of the stores listed here or direct from the manufacturer. Owned by a self-identified transgendered butch whose interest in S/M, role play, and strap-on sex plays a large role in the creation of Aslan designs (“we make toys to fit your fantasy”). The website picture gallery is well worth the trip.

Box 102, Stn. B,
Toronto, ON, M5T 2T3, Canada
(416) 306-0462
[email protected]
www.AslanLeather.com

Black Hanky Toys

S/M toys made by two experienced leatherdykes, a top and a bottom, with over 40 years of S/M experience between them. Rattan and thermoplastic rods and canes for players who “crave an intense and beautiful pleasure/pain experience.”

[email protected]
www.blackhankytoys.com

Blowfish

Blowfish tests and reviews every product they sell: they watch the videos, play with the toys, squirt the lube, and offer their opinions on everything they carry. Toys, books, DVDs, videos, comics, and safer-sex supplies, including nitrile gloves sold by the hundred-count and opera-length black latex gloves.

P.O. Box 411290, San Francisco, CA 94141
Tel. (800) 325-2569; (415) 252-4340
Fax (415) 252-4349
[email protected]
www.blowfish.com

Blue Door

Adult video rentals; features a selection of lesbian videos, from
Suburban Dykes
to
Leather Bound Dykes from Hell
.

ETP, Inc.
P.O. Box 64378, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Fax (408) 733-2372
[email protected]
www.bluedoor.com

CDS Bookstand

Books and videos for the transgender community.

[email protected]
www.cdspub.com

Dj. Knows Dicks

Lacking the factory-installed dick that he knew should have been his at birth, Dj. designed the Pissin’ Passin’ Packer, a comfortable, realistic packing dildo—“a dick for wearing every single day—something that looked right in his BVDs, and could even be whipped out in front of the other boys and used to write his name in the snow. Because Dj. was gettin’ sick of sitting to pee.”

P.O. Box 666, Pt. Roberts, WA 98281
[email protected]
http://djknowsdicks.com

Extreme Restraints

Manufactures and sells, well,
extreme
bondage, fetish, and sexually stimulating gear.

(866) 4MY-BDSM
[email protected]
www.extremerestraints.com

The Frugal Domme

Reasonably priced S/M toys. Catalog available for $5.

TFD Enterprises
P.O. Box 1801, Pacifica, CA 94044
[email protected]
www.frugaldomme.com

Glyde Dams

Source for latex dams.

Glyde USA
P.O. Box 9783, Seattle, WA 98109
Tel. (206) 283-7664
Fax (206) 284-7554
[email protected]
www.sheerglydedams.com

Innerspace

Manufacturer of acrylic dildos and other toys.

(818) 897-4444
[email protected]
www.innerspace1.com

JT’s Stockroom

Carries an impressive line of S/M and bondage gear. Website features a sizzling gallery with photos of toys and gear modeled by JT’s staff.

2140 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Tel. (800) 755-TOYS; (323) 666-2121
Fax (800) 357-8697; (323) 913-5976
[email protected]
www.stockroom.com

LesbianSexToys.com

Online lesbian-owned sex toy store.

www.lesbiansextoys.com

Liberator

“Bedroom adventure gear,” including wedges, ramps, cubes, and other shapes designed to support a variety of sexual positions.

OneUp Innovations
6300 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 600, Box 346,
Atlanta, GA 30339
(866) 542-7283
[email protected]
www.liberatorshapes.com

Sorodz

Handcrafted S/M toys.

P.O. Box 10692, Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 482-8252
[email protected]
www.sorodz.com

Stompers Boots

Engineer boots, biker boots, lace-up boots, riding boots. They carry women’s boots.

323 10th St., San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel. (415) 255-6422
Fax (415) 255-6424
[email protected]
www.stompersboots.com

Vixen Creations

Women-owned and -operated manufacturer of handmade silicone dildos and plugs. “Worth every inch.” Visit the website to order online or to find a Vixen retailer near you.

1302 22nd St., San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 822-0403
[email protected]
www.vixencreations.com

Xandria Collection

For over 30 years, the Xandria catalog has offered a wide array of vibrators, dildos, lingerie, leather, videos, books, and more.

P.O. Box 319005, San Francisco, CA 94131
(800) 242-2823; (415) 468-3812
[email protected]
www.xandria.com

Retail Stores

United States

A Woman’s Touch

A feminist store operated by Ellen Barnard, M.S.S.W., and Myrtle Wilhite, M.D., M.S., A Woman’s Touch offers toys, books, and safer-sex supplies. “We celebrate sexuality and pleasure for women and those who love them.” The website features Ask Aphrodite and Ask Dr. Myrtle, some of the best advice columns you’ll find on the Web. Carries nonlatex gloves and dams.

600 Williamson St., Madison, WI 53703
(888) 621-8880; (608) 250-1928
[email protected]
www.a-womans-touch.com

Come Again Erotic Emporium

Woman-owned store offering toys, books, and lingerie, plus a catalog of books and fetish magazines.

353 East 53rd St., New York, NY 10022
(212) 308-9394

Condomania

Retail stores and mail-order catalog of condoms and safer-sex supplies. Stocks an extensive array of products, including nonlatex barriers.

7306 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 933-7865
351 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-9442
[email protected]
www.condomania.com

Early to Bed

Chicago’s first women-owned, women-oriented, boy-friendly, queer- and trans-positive sex shop. Website lists vegan-friendly products (no animal products testing). Workshops, author appearances. Offers PleasureWare Parties for at-home group shopping in the Chicago area.

5232 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60640
(866) 585-2BED (2233)
(773) 271-1219
[email protected]
www.early2bed.com

Eve’s Garden

Woman-oriented store and catalog of toys, books, and videos.

119 West 57th St., 12th floor,
New York, NY 10019
(800) 848-3837
[email protected]
www.evesgarden.com

Forbidden Fruit

Every day is Valentine’s Day at Forbidden Fruit, a woman-owned and-operated business whose mission is to “help create erotic self-awareness and improve intimate communication in relationships.” Operates a toy store, fetish wear boutique, and body modification studio.

Ordering: (800) 315-2029