Record bid for Joyce’s erotica
A rediscovered letter from James Joyce to his lover Nora Barnacle was recently auctioned at Sotheby’s and fetched USD$445,000 – more than four times the anticipated price. The letter, dated 1 December 1909, is sexually explicit and graphically describes Joyce’s desire for Nora.

Fucking for the Forest
Tommy Hol Ellingsen, 28, and his girlfriend Leona Johansson, 21, have found a novel way doing their bit to save the rainforest. Members of an organisation called “Fuck for Forest”, the couple perform live sex acts in public to raise money for environmental groups. The twosome previously raised USD$14,500 by their public exploits, but couldn’t find an organisation to accept the money.

Pope names investigator for Austrian abuse scandal
Pope John Paul reacted unusually swiftly to a sex and child pornography scandal that has shocked the Roman Catholic Church in Austria. Bishop Klaus Kung of Keldkirch, Austria has been appointed to head up the investigation of the diocese of St Poelten. Police seized seminary computers in May to check for child pornographic images. However, the scandal only really erupted in mid-July when the news magazine Profil ran pictures of priests kissing and groping seminary students.

Stimulation for Ears and Eyes

Web

Love at the Local
Looking for passion down at the pub? Check out the Bar Bitches for handy hints and tips for successful hooking-up with members of the opposite sex. The site offers a complete guide to pick-up etiquette for both men and women and takes a common-sense approach to chatting-up, which is often sadly lacking in close encounters. Good manners will improve your chances of scoring, so if you’ve been striking out see www.barbitches.com without delay.

Books
As a proud owner of a vagina, I was most impressed by Hot Pink: The Girl’s Guide to Primping, Passion and Pubic Fashion by Deborah Driggs and Karen Risch. Feeling proud of your sexual organs can increase your self-confidence, sexual expressiveness and enjoyment and Hot Pink is the definitive guide to getting a make-over down under. In addition, the book offers a wealth of advice on hair removal methods, hygiene, sensuous massage and sexual satisfaction. Hot Pink is only available as an e-book and can be downloaded from www.amazon.co.uk for £15.96 in Acrobat Reader format (PDF).

Toys
What do you buy for the man who has everything? Proud Peckers is a home-use penis-moulding kit, allowing you to make an exact replica of your man’s member. The kit comes with a tester for you to trial-run by making a reproduction of your nipple. Fun for everyone! With a little bit of creativity, I am sure your efforts will look lovely on the mantle-piece. Proud Peckers is non-toxic and non-allergenic. Buy on-line at www.sweetdesire.co.uk (£29.99).

Sexton’s Miscellany

Size matters, comparatively.
How do you measure up? See www.the-penis.com for all sorts of interesting facts and stats on the male member. The site includes a survey on average penis size, which confirms the belief that black men have larger erect penises than whites, Asians and Hispanics, 6.5 inches to 5.9, 5.4 and 5.9 inches respectively. Take heart though, cos only the first three inches of the vagina are sensitive. When it comes to size, girth, not length, is what matters. In the girth stakes, black men are slightly ahead averaging an erect circumference of 5.1 inches compared to 5, 4.9 and 5 inches for whites, Asian and Hispanics. So you can worry all you like, but the truth is most guys are average Joes.

This issue's top sex tip: RIMMING
Analingus or rimming is the stimulation of a partner’s anus with your tongue. For many people, rimming is an incredibly erotic experience. The anus is packed with sensitive nerve ends, while the tongue and lips are soft, warm and wet. Plus, the feeling of doing something taboo or “dirty” can heighten the experience for some.

Hygiene is definitely of the utmost importance here. Start with a nice long shower or bath. If your comfortable with it, try an enema so you’re clean from the inside-out.

A word of warning though, protection is necessary. Unprotected rimming can spread hepatitis A and other STDs. The risk is increased if your have recently flossed or brushed your teeth as both can cause tiny cuts and bleeding within your mouth. Furthermore, if cunnilingus is on the agenda, rimming should be the last activity, so as not to spread germs from the ass to the vagina.

The easiest position for rimming is doggie-style with the receiver on all fours. This way you can gently spread their cheeks, and see everything clearly. Start by gently kissing and licking their cheeks. Work your way closer to the crack, taking your time. Try the following: Lick the crack from top to bottom with a flat tongue; Kiss the anus softly; Press your flattened tongue against the opening and slowly move it in and out or up and down; Use the tip of your tongue to gently lick around the opening; Gradually work your tongue into a rhythm with short, firm licks. If you feel comfortable with this, try darting your tongue in and out of the anus; Try moaning. This creates vibrations, similar to a low speed vibrator. Once your partner is thoroughly aroused, use your hands on their genitals to bring them to orgasm while continuing to lick.