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Holiday

Coutorture Community Must Reads 11/10/08

Congrats on another Monday survived and your interest in our brilliant group of network partners and sister sites--as your reward, we bring you links to the finest... Fashionalities has look book images from Lauren Conrad's Holiday collection which will satisfy a very many young fashionista.

Congrats on another Monday survived and your interest in our brilliant group of network partners and sister sites--as your reward, we bring you links to the finest...

Fashionalities has look book images from Lauren Conrad's Holiday collection which will satisfy a very many young fashionista. These frocks look far more sophisticated than what we saw on the Spring 09 runway. Or perhaps that's just curation. 

It's been a week, but we wanted to shoutout Fabsugar's YSL field trip. After all, photo galleries of Yves Saint Laurent frocks are, in fact, timeless. 

Fashion Copius clues readers in to the more exclusive of online sample sales--as if shopping could get any more tempting this season

The fashion items you love to hate: fur & pvc get a little attention in this photo spread for 10 Magazine and f&art posts images from the book

Fashionologie gives us all a reason to stay home and watch television this evening which couldn't make us happier, really. 

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The Trend We're All About To Hate: Latex Leggings

This weekend, we felt it for the first time: annoyance at the latex leggings trend that is taking the fashion folk by storm.

This weekend, we felt it for the first time: annoyance at the latex leggings trend that is taking the fashion folk by storm. How long will it be before we can barely stand the sight of two bound, shiny legs stomping down the subway stairs? Not long ladies, not long. We give it until Halloween. Latex might be sustainable but that doesn't mean this trend is.

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Hussein Chayalan Comments On Our Pace

What will turn out to be one of the star collections from this Spring 09 season was the collection by Hussein Chayalan which showed last night in Paris.

What will turn out to be one of the star collections from this Spring 09 season was the collection by Hussein Chayalan which showed last night in Paris. It was a fun and upbeat offering and called up a discussion on pace and the speed at which our culture now moves. Accessible pieces came down the runway (albeit with couture-appropriate head pieces), like neutral color mini dresses and striped chiffon cover-ups, but the show ended with latex-formed frocks which appeared as though there were a dimensional lag behind the wearer. The hair called up visions of the Calvin Klein Fall 08 ad campaign and mimicked the shape of the dresses we would see on other models. 

Love It or Hate It

Kova & T Latex High Waisted Skirt: Love It or Hate It?

The only latex I currently own is a pair of dishwashing gloves.

The only latex I currently own is a pair of dishwashing gloves. I'm wondering if it's time to expand my collection to include this Kova & T Latex High Waisted Skirt ($209).

This concept looks like a lighter, shinier version of leather, but is latex any more comfortable? I'm up in the air on this one. What do you think?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.


Love and Sex

Condoms: Male vs. Female

Condoms are an amazing invention, aren't they?

Condoms are an amazing invention, aren't they? Not only are they effective at helping you not get pregnant, but also they help prevent you from contracting an STI. Male condoms have been around much longer than female condoms so I think they definitely get used more, but isn't it great that there's another option available that allows women can be in control too? A woman can now use the female condom to protect herself from disease and motherhood, and no longer has to rely on the guy to use a condom.

Want to see how these two compare? Then read more

Love and Sex

Kamasutra Condoms

Looking for exciting ideas to use under the sheets?

Looking for exciting ideas to use under the sheets? A Kama Sutra book may be too complicated and wordy, so how about these Kamasutra Condoms? Each of the 64 poses are illustrated on the condom packaging, and with that many ideas, I'm sure you'll have a hard time being bored!

They come in packs of ten for $25 and are made of latex so they'll protect you from pregnancy and STIs. These would make the perfect gift for someone, or a great addition to your night stand drawer.

Love and Sex

Condom History

Many couples are fans of condoms when it comes to birth control.



Many couples are fans of condoms when it comes to birth control. They're a great way to protect yourself from STIs, they're cheap, they don't alter your menstrual cycle, and they prevent pregnancy.


I thought it would be fun to talk about the history of condoms. Let's see what you know.

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Love and Sex

How Do I Choose the Right Condom?

When it comes to birth control, condoms may be a drag (because you're not really in direct contact with your partner), but when used properly, they are extremely effective at preventing pregnancy and STIs and they don't require the woman to be on hormones like the Pill, the Patch, the Nuvaring, the Shot, or the Implant.

When it comes to birth control, condoms may be a drag (because you're not really in direct contact with your partner), but when used properly, they are extremely effective at preventing pregnancy and STIs and they don't require the woman to be on hormones like the Pill, the Patch, the Nuvaring, the Shot, or the Implant. In addition to protecting you, condoms can help if the guy reaches orgasm too quickly by decreasing sensations.

With so many kinds of condoms out there, it's tough to know how to pick the right one. It's important to think about what the condom is made of, if it comes with lubricant, and what size to buy, etc. To figure out how to choose read more

Sex

Pain During Sex?

Sex is supposed to feel good emotionally and physically.

Sex is supposed to feel good emotionally and physically. Although women may not have that huge BANG of an orgasm (or a few if you're really lucky) like men do, making love is still supposed to be a happy and pleasurable experience. If you are feeling discomfort or pain during sex (called dyspareunia), something is wrong. Here are some reasons sex could be hurting:

  • As I've said before, lubrication is key in order for sex to feel good. If you are not creating enough of your own "love juices" then I recommend increasing the amount of foreplay time you have before sex. If that doesn't work, purchase a personal lubricant. Also, keep in mind that hormonal birth control and certain meds like allergy medicine can cause vaginal dryness.
  • If your lady business is feeling great normally, but when you have sex it burns or feels irritated, check your condom. Condoms that contain spermicidal lubricant can irritate your lady parts, so try and find condoms with plain old lubricant instead.
  • Latex condoms can also cause irritation. Some women have a latex allergy. It's an unmistakable and horrible feeling, but don't fret, that's what polyurethane condoms are for.

There are other reasons sex can feel painful. To find out what they are, read more

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Polyurethane Condoms and STIs

Being that today, June 27, is National HIV Testing Day, I thought it'd be a great time to chat about protecting yourself from the emotional and physical damage of HIV and other STIs (sexually transmitted diseases).

Being that today, June 27, is National HIV Testing Day, I thought it'd be a great time to chat about protecting yourself from the emotional and physical damage of HIV and other STIs (sexually transmitted diseases).




Latex condoms protect you 100% from STIs, but what about polyurethane condoms like Avanti and Trojan Supra? Are they just as effective?




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