Ever read a post on EdenCafe or uploaded a video review? Carrie Ann had something to do with it. This amazing woman is ever-present in our community and is always approachable. When not inhaling coffee like nobody's business, she blogs on her own sex blog and hangs out with her partner of 9 years and her 17 year old son. What makes this woman tick? How does she have enough hours in the day?

I don't actually own a cherry scented dong so, no.

BUT. I will buy one and chase you naughty reviewers if you don't heed the rules!!! I swear it!

Kayla (host): "Nom Nom Phthalates!"

Kayla (host): "Really? I always have the canned coffee. I've never thought anything of it. I think I remember seeing your Keurig at some point; I want one of THOSE. My coffee is also like..half-sugar, half-milk, so I'm a bit of a coffee-pansy."

Kayla (host): "I'm totally the most awkward college student ever. I had to google what a labret is. 7 years is an insanely long time. I'm not going to tell you where I was 7 years ago, or it'll just make you feel old."

My cat is ecstatic, she just got fed. My dogs, on the other hand, are whining over the tenderloin I have roasting in the oven and knowing they won't be getting any.

I sure hope that's the cat you meant...

Kayla (host): "You're such a perv.

I wish I had a kitty. I wonder if it's easy to keep the cat and dogs from fighting. Ours were like best friends; it was weird."

Kayla (host): "You're never too old to have hair that you truly enjoy. I have a feeling we'll start seeing the elderly in funky-color hair colors now that it's more popular."

Kayla (host): "I think I got lucky. One of my first toys was actually a traditional vibrator that I really enjoy - even today. The rabbit sounds horrible. I remember thinking that, when I was looking for my first toy, that rabbits looked frightening."

Kayla (host): "Now I'm curious how long you've been with EF. Sometimes I'm amazed by the internet offering "real jobs" though too, so I understand how you feel."

Kayla (host): "I think you must have improved since you write some of the most useful reviews on EF (to me), so I think this Eureka moment was for the best."

You hit it on the head with the bubble baths.

I have this ridiculously corny CD called "Loon Song" that is a nature music thingy. I like to pop that in (though these days it's on the ipod, not a cd player), pour a giant glass of moscato (a great bath wine), run the hottest bath I can stand, grab a book, lock the door and just leave everything and everyone behind for an hour while I relax.

My collection of bath products, oils, soaps and even poofy sponges verges on an obsession but, other than rides in the summer, it's the one thing that always makes me feel good.

Kayla (host): "I wish I could relax as well as you do. Baths actually annoy me. I get pruny, mad, and bored very easily. You make taking a bath sound so fun though; I'm disappointed in myself."

I actually got an email from someone here at EF.

I can't, for the life of me, remember who was in charge of the review and affiliate program at that time but I got an email asking if I wanted to sign up. I was intrigued and did, immediately, sign up for the affiliate program but held off a bit on the review thing. I was kind of like... eh. Whatever.

Within a few months, though, I'd turned in my "sample review" -- which is how we got approved back in the stone ages -- and was happily writing really bad reviews.

I have to say that decision was probably the best I've made in recent years!

Kayla (host): "That's insane. Look where that one little e-mail has led you now. Maybe you should try and find who was in charge of it and thank them or something. :)"

Kayla (host): "I think I'm going to have to ask Victoria about how much of a pain you were. Guess it goes to show even the 'worst" people on the forums can end up cleaning up their act to become valued members of the community. I can't imagine what you had to be a pain in the ass about though."

Kayla (host): "A jewelry store sounds like a fun job. I think I'd end up wanting to purchase some of the gorgeous rings and necklaces though. It's neat how many different jobs you've held though."

Kayla (host): "I bet Taylor likes you that way too. :) I think my sweatpants and PJ bottoms are probably my first-love. I love running around the house in pajamas. It's nice, freeing, and not as constricting as jeans."

Kayla (host): "Anne Rice, huh? It makes me want to go try reading one of her books again. The last time I read them was in elementary school, and needless to say, they just weren't that appealing to me at the time. I have "Claiming of Sleeping Beauty" now though.

Never was fond of Winnie the Pooh though."

Ah-ha! A guilty pleasure. My rational brain knows Starbucks is not very good. My snobby side says Starbucks is "so 2005". My tastebuds do not follow along and actually like most Starbucks coffees. They're all dark and nearly burnt and strong enough to give me a stomach ache after too many glasses and even if it means hanging my head in shame, I have to admit I'm fond of them.

Not the fancy drinks so much, though. Too sweet. But I do like their beans.

Kayla (host): "So do you end up making your own Starbucks coffee at home?

Their fancy drinks is all I will touch there. Their straight coffee is wayyyy too strong. You are a much better coffee-drinker than I am. I concede."

I think, for me, the most rewarding part of reviewing is knowing that I've inspired someone to try something they may not have otherwise.

It's a lot of fun to review popular toys but I kind of enjoy, even more, reviewing the toys that haven't been reviewed as often, or putting a spin on a toy that might not have been thought of before. Like using the inflatable wedge as a bath pillow.

My #1 tip for new reviewers is...

Have fun. It's not all about stats and cleaning info. Those things are important but put your personality into your reviews and tell us what you thought of the product. That is the most important thing.

Kayla (host): "I never would have thought of an inflatable sex pillow for a bath. Neat and creative. It'd probably be pretty comfy for your head too.

I agree with your tip. Sometimes I get caught up in what's "required" information that I even forget to let my personality shine through."

Kayla (host): "EdenCafe is amazing. :) It's great what you've managed to do with it. I'm always impressed."

Kayla (host): "Magical dildo! Like a mythical unicorn..."

Kayla (host): "Your son sounds freakin' amazing. That's all that needs to be said."

Kayla (host): "I really can't picture you at Catholic school. Like, at all."

Kayla (host): "I think my youth (and lack of media experience) is showing, but I've never heard of either of those. Cheesy movies can be good movies though."

Kayla (host): "I like reading your off-site reviews. You always seem more conversational in them, and I love the pictures (when they're included)."

Kayla (host): "Are we talking about *literal* mud/quicksand fetish videos? Is this a real fetish?

Wow. I think I'm missing out on some vital things."

Kayla (host): "You've gone over to the dark side."

We have 2 dogs and 1 cat and they mostly get along. The dogs do, anyhow. (A 5 year old beagle and a 2 year old rottie) The cat is old and cranky and just lays on my bed all day and ignored the dogs.

We had a kitten recently but had to give it up. It was feeling very challenged by the other animals and behaving badly. Broke my heart cuz I loved him like I can't even explain but it wasn't fair to the animals who were here first to have him disrupt their lives.

Kayla (host): "A beagle? Those dogs always seem very hyperactive. I don't know if I could keep up with them.

I want a kitten. :( That's really sad. We've had problems with kittens not adjusting to our animals too. It seems to be a personality thing; just like humans."

Kayla (host): "That was an amazing look into your blogging. See? This is why we do interviews."

Kayla (host): "I'm sure you have a lot more than 10 or 20 readers now. I guess I never really stop to think about the vast amount of people who read my blog either."

Kayla (host): "That's neat. At a tattoo salon? Was she the artist or just a patron? I can't imagine finding out about BDSM like that. My experience was finding out on the internet."

For me, accepting that aspects of BDSM are integral to who I am as a person has made my life much less drama free.

I'm a masochist and a rather extreme emotional masochist so before I figured out that I could get those needs met in a consensual way I found myself in a lot of bad relationships with a lot of not so good people.

BDSM allows me to be me, allows me to feel like it's okay to be me and keeps my life very balanced.

My relationship with Taylor has been based on BDSM and D/s since day one so I guess... it's more than enhanced it, it's caused it? If that makes sense.

We wouldn't be together if either of us were "nilla.".

Kayla (host): "Those "nilla"s. It's interesting how BDSM has been so vital to your relationship with him. I guess I don't think my relationship with the boyfriend would work nearly as well without the D/s aspect either. I can get very cranky."

Kayla (host): "I'm so jealous. I want to look at it sometime. I can't even imagine so many sex toys in such a small space."

Kayla (host): "I end up doing a lot of reading too; it's one of those amazing ways to relax. Plus, you can get some amazing information out of books. I did not know you had just quit smoking though; the things I'm learning about you!"

Kayla (host): "It sounds like they have a better relationship than I have with my own father, so it's a good thing. I can actually imagine Taylor being a really great father."

Taylor cooks... spaghetti.

Which is actually not true. He taught ME how to cook "his" spaghetti.

We're a totally traditional household. I cook and clean, he does the yard and car work. It works for us -- though I've taught my son a little less traditionally and he's fully aware of the fact that most men do, indeed, help with housework and cook and that the way Taylor and I are has nothing to do with gender and everything to do with what we've agreed to do.

My favorite thing to make for dinner is probably chicken scallopine. The aroma makes me drool and it's all "fancy" while still being pretty easy.

Kayla (host): "It made me smile that you took the time to teach your son that it doesn't "have" to be like that. You're an amazing mother."

Hmmm...

Well, I am not a morning person, at all. Taylor often says my head spins around and I hiss. I don't quite believe him but it's close.

On work days, I set my alarm for 7:30 and usually stumble out of bed at 7:45 or 8:00. (I"m a snooze hitter) I bump into the door, Taylor's desk and a chair on my way to the coffee pot. I put in a K cup (I use a keurig), press the middle button and go pee. By the time I'm done, the coffee is done and I add half and half and trip my way to my desk. I open the laptop and blink at it for a minute or two, then log into Skype and open email.

Someone usually messages me on Skype in the next few minutes and I answer them, though I do not believe I normally make much sense since I still cant' quite see...



Some days, when I have a lot of email to catch up on, I hold off on logging into Skype until 9, at which time I am pretty much awake and have had 3 cups of coffee.

On weekend? I sleep as long as I can and the whole family avoids me once I do get up until I've stopped blinking (and my head stops spinning around).

Kayla (host): "Your mornings actually sound pretty dramatic. Mine seem tame in comparison."

Kayla (host): "You should try Iowa. It's kinda like Wisconsin, but only a lot more flat."

Kayla (host): "I do like the pink with your skin. Maybe it's because it works really nicely with your slightly pale complexion, but I know I couldn't pull off pink. It's like perfect for you. It actually matches your voice too - I know that makes no sense, but it does."

Kayla (host): "Sometimes you are such a weirdo.

That is kinda neat though. One of those stories to "tell your children"."

Kayla (host): "I've seen your pictures of all your toys. It's an amazing thing to see. I remember when you only had one ToiBocks too; those things are amazing enough to own two."

Not really.

Despite my job and my openness about sex and sexuality, he's really only known me to be with three guys; his dad, my second husband and Taylor. I think he distinguishes between sex being good, okay and normal and going hogwild crazy pretty well.

If anything, he'll be less active sexually than I ever was. He already looks down on his friends that strive for that coveted "player" 'status and is pretty responsible when it comes to partners and their feelings. With luck, he'll remain so as he gets older.

Then again, so long as it's done responsibly, I don't really think there is anything wrong with being promiscuous, either.

Kayla (host): "Seriously. Your son sounds amazing. You've got a great kid."

Kayla (host): "4 questions? Sorry. Not quite. Try like...probably over 150. It's 'cause we all love you, so we want to know about every aspect of your life. To prove this point, I will ask the most random question ever. (You'll know it when you see it.)"

Kayla (host): "I think more companies should make things in green. It can actually be a pretty sexy color in the right hue. Like a dark, forest green like the dark magenta on the Ella."

I generally tell people that I do social media and marketing for EdenFantasys.

If they ask more questions, I give them details about EdenCafe and the video review program and what kind of store EF is.

Mostly, though, my toys are all put away when not in use, unless I have a pile I"m currently reviewing on my desk.

Reviewing is for fun but the actual job entails more staring at documents and sending emails than messing with product.

Kayla (host): "I actually think I enjoy the "e-mail" aspect a lot more than the reviewing and playing with products part. I love interacting with people on a daily basis, and while my dildos help facilitate that, I love the interaction the most.

Maybe you should start carrying around your affiliate code to try and get some good sales off those people who ask. :P"

"The Sex Toy"

I? Have no imagination.

Kayla (host): "You also would have the worst Google SEO stats ever for that toy. Just sayin'."

Kayla (host): "I hate writer's block. It's one of the most annoying things out there. You must wait for some good inspiration though since a lot of your blog posts are amazingly creative and fun to read. So jealous."

Kayla (host): "I'm impressed to see how those are going to turn out. I'm sure it's going to be amazing."

I am very fortunate in that most of the writing done at EdenCafe comes from the community. My own contributions don't require much in the way of creative writing and are much more administrative so writers block isn't an issue. With reviews, I tend to just muscle thru them if they're overdue. With my personal blog, if I don't feel like writing, I don't. I don't worry about it.

It's a blog, not a business. It's my "me" place and I refuse to make myself feel stressed over whether I write there or now.

Kayla (host): "I think I tend to look at my blog as more like a business. It's awesome that yours is personal though. With your 100+ contributors on EdenCafe, I can see why you don't have to come up with many articles. You just have to give us "writing minions" some ideas."

Kayla (host): "The Native Americans actually think that everyone's life is basically following a set "story" and you make your own "story" as you live your life. Just sounded somewhat like your idea of it. Random fact of the day."

Kayla (host): "I totally know that feeling."

On EC, the posts that stick out most to me are the body image ones people have done as well as the ones people have done when speaking out against sexual assault. They're heartbreaking and hope giving and I'm hugely emotional.

I can't say I enjoy reading every single entry but I love that there are so many types of posts submitted. No one likes everything but it's great that we can offer so much for people TO like.

I think I have turned down...

Hmmm...

Definitely less than 20 entries in the past year.

Kayla (host): "Guess you have some great contributors. I like reading the body image ones too; there's something about knowing that I'm not the only plus-sized girl who's had problems that is comforting to me."

Erotica, for the most part, gives me hives. I just don't like it, find it never goes in the direction I want it to and little things turn me off right when I was about to be turned on. Frustrating!

I will occasionally pop on some porn for a quickie but usually I just use my imagination.

Kayla (host): "I'm the opposite. I usually like erotica; it's not always great, but I usually find it a lot better than porn."

Welllll....

Right now, EdenClubs and Events are taking off like crazy, so much so that we're making a blog dedicated to them. That's my next big project.

As for EdenCafe, we're always looking for new blood. There is a "writing for EC" link at the top of every page, with some writing prompts and basic guidelines and I invite everyone to join in!

Kayla (host): "I can't even begin to tell you how many people I've referred to that "Write for EC" link."

Kayla (host): "I think blogs end up catering to our readership. Sure, I write a sex blog, but if I start posting recipes all the time, all of my sex blogger readers would probably not come as much since they don't want it. But if I'm a personal blog, that's why they're there in the first place. Y'know, just my opinion on it all. (I would be a bit creeped out by a kid's picture on an erotica blog honestly.)"

I drink coffee at 85 miles per hour...



Beyond that, we actually try to be really responsible on the bike, moving or still. So many motorcycle related deaths each year, so many people don't see them or think badly of them, we don't want to give anyone the idea, by our appearance or actions, that bikers are irresponsible and crazy.

Kayla (host): "Responsibility! You haz it."

That is the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me. (I"m a sucker for "young" compliments. I am, I am.)

I have no real tips other than a lot of water to balance out the coffee consumption and I always wear sunscreen. Oh! And grapeseed oil as under eye cream.

Being happy and full of life goes a long way, too. I notice I look a lot better when I can brush off stress and live happily than when I'm feeling down, stressed or miserable.

Frequent sex helps, too!

Kayla (host): "It's true. I asked the boyfriend how old you were once, and he guessed 25. You have some serious staying-young powers. Really."

Kayla (host): "I remember being amazed to find out that "Carrie Ann" wasn't a screenname. You have such a neat name."

Kayla (host): "Twitter is pretty good about adult content. I know I don't put much of my "eggs" on Facebook because they keep deleting adult company's profiles though. I agree though; social networking is such a huge aspect."

Kayla (host): "That's not pathetic. I don't think I could come up with one either."

Kayla (host): "I hate the white ones. They taste awkward. The red ones totally beat the white ones."

Kayla (host): "Not corny at all. It's actually really sad. You can't die; we need you."

Kayla (host): "Thongs and I don't get along. Hipster binkins are cute on almost every body type though. Cheekies too."

Kayla (host): "I wonder how long EdenFantasys will be in your future. It's kinda neat to think about. No need for retirement when you can play with sex toys all day. :)"

Kayla (host): "That'd be a pretty neat job to sit around and masturbate and get paid. I think it'd actually get old after awhile though. :)"

Kayla (host): "I don't really think coffee counts as food...."

Kayla (host): "I feel like some of my toys get pretty neglected too. Poor toys. The Little Black Book idea is priceless; the "journal" of a sex toy reviewer."

For solo and couple use I really recommend, more than anything, a good bullet vibe. They're so versatile, relatively inexpensive and very non-intimidating.

For guys, I recommend Tenga cups for solo use. For the gals, a good, moderately sized dildo and clit vibe. Specifics would really depend upon the person but good, general use toys for just about anyone are the JeJoue MiMi (a super clit vibe!) and the Vixen Tex for a realistic dildo or the Ella for a non.

When it comes to BDSM stuff...

Ahhh. Taste dependent. Cuffs are a good start as is a soft suede flogger.

Kayla (host): "I think you should be a Sex Toy Personal Shopper."

I prefer darkish blue denim or totally worn, faded, ripped up denim that got that way thru wear, not from the factory. In boot or flare cut.

Kayla (host): "Same here. Boot cut and Flare cut is such a flattering cut."

Kayla (host): "The remote cabin idea sounds really cute. Maybe that should be on everyone's lists."

Kayla (host): "I like french fries; those are sorta like potatoes.

You really don't like chocolate? Weirdo. Chocolate is amazing."

Kayla (host): "I hate that too. My candid photos always look ridiculous.

I second TitsMcScandal though; you are gorgeous."

Kayla (host): "It's true. The Cobra Libre is really unique; I keep going back and forth about buying one."

Kayla (host): "I'm with you on the bugs. Bugs are just terrifying."

Kayla (host): "I think this is one of those stories you have to share with everyone. It's kinda hilarious."

Kayla (host): "I did not know you've been here for so long. Four years on EF now - Wow!"

Kayla (host): "Zombie movies aren't so bad (not usually anyway). I like drama movies though. They're some of the best."

Kayla (host): "I knew nothing about any of those laws in place. I know those would bother me too."

I take a lot of baths, read a lot of books, listen to a lot of nature/yoga/mediation music. I used to do yoga and should again, I just find myself not having time to do it when I LIKE to do it, which is in the morning.

Meh.

I sweet talk my guy into massages sometimes, too.

To let off steam I used to throw things. Now I vent on my blog or go for a ride or close myself in a room and ignore everyone for a bit until I cool off.

Kayla (host): "Maybe waking up earlier would give you more time to do some of your yoga? Massages are relaxing for me, too."

Kayla (host): "Mac and Cheese actually sounds pretty good right now. Now I think I have a craving. I blame you."

My guy suggested (talked me into) it. After a major failure, the next attempt was good and I alternate between the pink and trying to go back to natural once a year. I keep swearing I'm getting too old for the pink and then keep going back to it!

You know I once had someone ask me if this was my natural color?

I blinked so many times they probably thought I was nuts. I tipped my head and blinked some more.

And then I said, "yes" and walked out of the store.

Kayla (host): "I would have loved to witness that. I don't think pink has ever been a natural haircolor - like, ever."

Kayla (host): "Not vain. You just want to preserve your beautiful hair; that's all. You put a lot more effort into your hair than I ever would with mine though."

Kayla (host): "It does look like you need a maid. Cleaning the bathroom is easily my least favorite chore."

English!

In High School, I took 14 semesters of English credits in 4 years.

Kayla (host): "That's insane. English was my favorite too."

That would depend upon what they considered freaky.

Kayla (host): "I can't even imagine the full range of "freaky" advice you could cover."

Kayla (host): "People walking slowly is probably my biggest frustration. I hate being stuck behind people who are intentionally being annoying like that. Slow technology is pretty bad too."

Kayla (host): "I agree; you make some really great points. People think toy designers are "weird", but they aren't nearly as "bad" as being a porn star unfortunately."

Kayla (host): "It's still good to have some private posts. I know I've removed a couple of my picture posts."

Kayla (host): "Macho99 did his research. Knife-play can definitely be tons of fun; I didn't know you really liked it. The things you learn."

Kayla (host): "You are so lucky that you've tried a Sybian. That's insane."

Kayla (host): "For the reasons you listed, I don't think I could ever really ride in a motorcycle. I'd love to try the high of it, but it's scary to think about it."

Kayla (host): "That sounds hilarious!"

Kayla (host): "Not TMI; just sounds like a lot of fun. That was about a month ago though; you gotta get making more sexy fun."

Kayla (host): "I have never noticed the correlation between sex toy users and motorcycle riders. I think I'll have to pay more attention now. Good hypothesis though, Carrie Ann."

Kayla (host): "Great way of looking at it! I remember my first experience with a sex toy."

Kayla (host): "That sounds kinda fun actually. Seeing new sights sounds amazing."

Kayla (host): "We all have lots of great questions for you. You're just a wealth of knowledge; I'm excited to have you on interview."

Kayla (host): "When you guys get married, I'd love to see pictures."

Coffee.

I find I can't really eat until I've been up a few hours or I get sick to my stomach.

Kayla (host): "Same here. Breakfast and I rarely get along."

Teddy K's girlfriend.

Kayla (host): "I am actually way too young to even know who that is."

Kayla (host): "I think I'd probably have the same reaction in my mother said something like that. It's one of those things that you don't expect your mother to you. Good for you for being responsible with your kink though; no reason to involve people who aren't consenting.."

Kayla (host): "You made me smile. Mini floggers for his GI Joe dolls? Did you ever tell him about that? I think it'd be one of those "You were so cute when you were a kid!" stories."

Kayla (host): "Even just the idea of a sex toy named "OmNomNom" makes me freakin' happy. I want an OmNomNom."

Kayla (host): "Well, it's unique. And it's cute. For some reason, I think your name shows your personality perfectly. Guess your parents did a great job with your name. :)"

Kayla (host): "That's insane. I think I've done that many too. I know how you feel about burnout. You always write great reviews though."

Kayla (host): "Midwest winters are terrible. I know how that is. I'm so ready for winter to be over."

Kayla (host): "That's be an interesting toy. I wonder who would make it: LELO or VixenCreations?"

Kayla (host): "I still think you've gone to the dark side with the Eroscillator. It is unique though; I'll have to give you that. There's not really any other toy on the market that's like that one."

Kayla (host): "It makes me happy that you've never had an issue with people copying articles. I know I enjoy reading all of the articles on EdenCafe; you do a great job of it."

Kayla (host): "I still need to watch it. Your reaction isn't making me any more excited to see it though."

Kayla (host): "What a great suggestion. Inexpensive and sexy."

Kayla (host): "Definitely some good ideas for change. The idea of safety is really important; sometimes I think people aren't nearly as concerned about safety (in all fields of work) as they should be."

Kayla (host): "That actually sounds like a really sad story. Poor Carrie Ann. I'm glad you've started to see the Elise for what it is though. I remember thinking that the Elise was just freakin' huge."

Kayla (host): "So cute. I can imagine your dogs being large and attention-seeking sometimes. Not sure why. That's just how I see them being."

It makes me laugh nervously when people call me organized.

I always feel like I'm pulling my hair out and running in circles. It's pretty darn cool though to know the Boss sees me as organized. I must hide my being flustered well!

On a serious note, I do try to be organized and I take to heart a suggestion you gave me early on; I try to log out at a reasonable time and go do "real life stuff" for awhile. Even if I come back and work more I feel more calm and collected if I've taken a break and spent some time with the family and indulged in a little "me" time!

Kayla (host): "Oooh! Even Fred is asking you questions! I always see you as organized too Carrie Ann. Even if you don't see it, you get a LOT of stuff accomplished; it's amazing how much you do."

Kayla (host): "I do over too. I know some people keep it under, and it drives me insane. They say it's to keep the cat from pulling the roll."

Hmmm...

I was - and am still - a bit of both.

I'm quite the homebody hermit most of the time and am actually the least wild of all my friends. I'm like the voice of reason when everyone else is wanting to get crazy.

I do let loose on occasion though and when I do, I really let loose!

Oddly, even those closest to me often shake their heads and have a hard time believing I was such a good girl when i was a teen.

Oh, sure, I snuck out of the house on occasion and skipped school once but they all meet me and immediately think I'm wild and crazy with a drug hazed past and are, I think, actually disappointed to find out I nearly always stuck to my curfew, got good grades and to this day hate to break the rules.

Kayla (host): "Sounds responsible to me. It actually makes me like you even more. I'm that same, boring, rule-adhering person too."

Kayla (host): "That's an amazing way of looking at it. I honestly don't think I'd have the ability to bark on the phone; I definitely admire you for your strength in your beliefs too."

Kayla (host): "Yeah. It'd be really hard. You do a great job of comparing products though; I love your video reviews for that reason."

Kayla (host): "Terrified sounds like the best way to be (at least for me). Hopefully you don't live in an area where you have to consider the use of guns on a regular basis."

Usually just snuggling up and touching him is all it takes but, occasionally, one of us will say "hey, wanna fuck?" or "wanna quickie?" -- which is usually a signal that we're not looking for a bunch of foreplay and a long session but just a... well, a quickie.

Kayla (host): "Sounds like a fun way to do things. Foreplay is good, but quickies can be fun too."

I have been very fortunate in that there has never been anything major that I've disagreed with in my time at EF.

I'm also lucky in that my bosses tend to encourage me to speak openly and honestly about how I feel and my feelings absolutely are taken into consideration when we're making changes.

I don't always get my way but I do get to speak my mind.

Kayla (host): "I love how open the structure is here at EF; it's great to be able to speak your mind. I agree with Kindred though; I do see you as someone who has a strong opinion. That's a good thing in my book."

Kayla (host): "Iunno. Maybe you get a million dollars if you do one of them?"

Kayla (host): "Same here. The fact that cats are so amused by silly things makes me smile. Sometimes I feel like it's their evil plan to amuse us humans."

Kayla (host): "Sounds like you have a great support system. It's great that the people you care about understand the two of you."

Kayla (host): "Maybe it's hard to get clitoral vibes to transfer vibrations well when something is squishy. There are some insertive toys that are really squishy and such, but I can't think of a single clitoral toy that's so squishy."

Kayla (host): "I think I'm one of those weirdos that would say "Oh, so what do you do at Wal-Mart?" I'm curious like that. I'm a bit different with my blog; it's personal, but I do consider it more of a "business" since I spend so much time doing it."

Kayla (host): "After you've owned and reviewed so many toys, I always find it amazing that your reviews are always so interesting to read. You do a great job on them!"

Kayla (host): "Lube is pretty amazing. Sometimes I wonder how I survived without it before I realized it was "okay" to use."

Kayla (host): "I wonder where you'd travel to. Taking care of pets would be a full-time job."

Kayla (host): "Awww. So cute!"

Kayla (host): "I'm curious how old this cousin was. I mean, it's weird if they're like...30, but if they're four, it's kinda normal. Sorta."

Kayla (host): "I'm not sure where "emo" kid came from. I find it a demeaning statement really. Ick."

Nuts, but my tummy doesn't like them as much as my mouth does these days so I rarely get to eat them.

I also like hot pretzels. Nom!

Kayla (host): "I don't think I've ever had a hot pretzel. I've never liked nuts either. At least nuts come in neat varieties; can never get tired of nuts."

Kayla (host): "I don't know if I'd miss my G-Ki. You should get on purchasing that. I kinda regret giving away my Form 3 though; just since I can't say I own it now."

Kayla (host): "Target is a neat one. I really like K_mart though. Our K-Mart is sad and abandoned, so it's fun to adventure there. I really can't find any good clothing though; it's sad."

Kayla (host): "I'm a celebrity. C'mon, I'm number #2! You owe me all sorts of respect. :P"

Kayla (host): "Bits and pieces are always fun to listen to. It makes it easy to find some good songs to find the full tracks for."

Kayla (host): "You're right. I'm a bit confused. :P I hope you don't tell that as the "family" story."

Kayla (host): "I haven't done that either. It's surprisingly easy to look at a toy and remember you've tried it. Or maybe we're just weirdos like that. :)"

Kayla (host): "Pens? That's kinda neat. I did not know that; I'd imagine coffee cups would take up more room than pens."

Kayla (host): "I wouldn't like to think about pets drinking out of the toilet either. No toilet paper though."

Kayla (host): "Google is amazing! I wouldn't think to recommend it for social media though; great idea!"

A fucking machine.

Kayla (host): "I agree; that's be an amazing thing to try."

Kayla (host): "It makes perfect sense. You don't need to worry about it though; you look gorgeous!"

Kayla (host): "Maybe with training, it'd be possible to do something like that because of the brain. Hmm. Pavlov's training all over again?"

An animal that drinks coffee!

Actually, I have no idea. I really don't have an animal I relate to at all as having the same traits I do.

Probably something that hibernates in the winter...

Kayla (host): "So like..a bear? I don't think I see you as much of a bear though."

Kayla (host): "Maybe you could become a storyteller? That's the oral story. That seems more suited to your talents."

Kayla (host): "It seems to pay off for you too; you always have well-written reviews."

I would pay off my parent's mortgage, buy a home of my own, buy Taylor the biggest, baddest bike I could find and put the rest in the bank.

Kayla (host): "I wonder how much taxes would end up being. Still sounds like a lot of money to spend though. I'm sure you could find a pretty amazing bike."

I would probably go back into psych work...
Or maybe back to school.

Kayla (host): "You should do Psych work. It's actually some pretty interesting stuff. I think you'd like it."

My biggest pet peeve is, I think, when people turn shit into a competition that I don't want to participate in.

When they need to make you feel less than in order for them to feel good.

Needy people that need me (or comparisons with me) to make them feel good instead of feeling good about themselves.

And greed. And the sense of entitlement so prevalent today. And people who are mean and talk about people either behind their back or passive aggressively but don't have the balls to say things face to face. And...

Er.

I'm kind of bitchy. I have a lot of pet peeves.


Also, socks left on the floor. I do not like picking up someone else's sweaty (or sweat hardened!) socks.

Kayla (host): "Ewww. Sweat-hardened socks? I can't say that I blame you. I wouldn't want to do that either!"

Kayla (host): "The 1940s actually does sound like a neat time period. I honestly don't know too much about it though."

Kayla (host): "I admit that I'm guilty of being snarky sometimes. I try to avoid it though. I agree though; snarkiness can really ruin an otherwise good review."

Actually, they happened at the same time and were unrelated to each other in regards to cause/effect.

I started blogging because I had a lot going on in my life. My relationship was a couple years old, we were becoming very active in the local BDSM community, I was starting to do the quicksand videos and I realized I needed an outlet, somewhere I could babble about all the stuff filling up my head.

A quicksand/mud fetish video is...

Well.

Hmm.

There are many different types, really. Lots of people have "messy" fetishes and mud wrestling type fetishes and some of the films are like that. Women rolling around in clay and mud, acting sex and getting messy.

Then some folks have damsel in distress fetishes and genuine quicksand fetishes. Like, old movies with their common quicksand scenes turn their crank.

I can't say that I really "get" it... it's not my thing at all. But, hell, a lot of people don't get why I like to be spat on.

A friend of ours and his wife had been doing these films for another company for a few years and wanted to start doing their own. They asked me if I'd consider doing it and I refused for awhile but finally caved when they offered more money than I could turn down.

ARGH! I guess I have a price, eh?

And so they set up their own company and I went along for the ride, doing films for them for 4 or 5 years. Mostly damsel in distress type stuff that entailed "sinking" in clay and peat pits and a lot of bad acting. It was a lot of fun and a lot, lot, lot of hard work.

I'm glad I did it. I made some great friends and learned a lot and had a blast but am, at the same time, glad I've stopped doing it. It's physically pretty demanding and I'm not sure I have it in me anymore.

Kayla (host): "That was an interesting video to watch. I did not know that people had a fetish for quicksand. The things you learn, right? It made me giggle to see you stuck in the mud. I'm curious how those quicksand videos were produced now though."

Kayla (host): "Wow! You even have me beat! About 8 or 9 hours a day of those are probably work-related though."

Kayla (host): "I think that'd be interesting. I wonder who lives around you?"

Kayla (host): "Haha. I don't know if it's intentional ignorance; most people just can't even imagine what a job like yours would consist of."

Kayla (host): "That'd be amazing! I think it'd be hard to apply to day-to-day life though in a reality type of way though."

I have a weakness for orange toys.

Most of my toys are pink, though -- mostly because it's the most common color they're made in besides purple and I hate purple with all my heart so, given the choice, I choose pink.

Kayla (host): "Orange toys are so few and far between. The only one that comes to mind is the Sugar Drop."

Kayla (host): "I used to spin baton when I was in high school! It's not really popular to do anymore though. It's sad; it was a fun activity."

Kayla (host): "It'd be expensive to do anything legally about it. It's surprising how much it would cost to fight to get your content removed."

If I could do anything in the world I wanted I'd probably open a coffee shop.

Kayla (host): "I bet it would have some pretty amazing coffee too."

Kayla (host): "I feel the same way; I wouldn't want to be unhappy, and as such, I don't want to make other people unhappy either. I didn't see that as being a motivation for you though; it's neat the things I'm learning through interview."

Kayla (host): "Bubble baths can be fun. The boyfriend likes them. I actually hate them; pruny fingers are just plain evil. I'm all for the good book and soft blanket though. Sounds like an amazing way to relax."

Kayla (host): "That's definitely a very admirable goal."

Kayla (host): "It's true; caffeine in such high amounts can't be good for you. I'm glad you're not smoking anymore either; we need you around for as long as possible."

Good. Great, really.

Like most people, things were a wee bit rocky when I was a snotty teenage girl who knew it all but, these days? Things are awesome. My mom is my best friend and my biggest hero and my dad... well, he's just my dad and we love each other dearly, though we don't actually say all that much to each other. He's not a big gabber.

Kayla (host): "That's so good! It makes me hopeful for my future relationship with my parents. At least your son has a good role model in that aspect."

Kayla (host): "The cords would probably make the biggest mess. I think I need to steal your storage secrets though; my storage for my toys looks like a mess sometimes."

Kayla (host): "Too bad Laurel's not on interview. Now I want to ask her."

Kayla (host): "I'm still addicted to our "Wet" lube. Not sure why, but it seems to work best for us. I liked FunFactory's Toy Fluid too. Flavored lubes make me happy too."

Kayla (host): "Totally agreed. The Wedge is amazing."

Kayla (host): "You shouldn't be; you're amazing, and we all want to know more!"

I read... romance novels. Big, fat, sappy bodice rippers.

Kayla (host): "I didn't picture you as a romance reader. That's so cute! :)"

Kayla (host): "One of those random facts to know. You could always just purchase g-spot vibrators and not turn on the vibrations. Two for the price of one."

Kayla (host): "A girl who neighed all day? That would be ridiculously frustrating. Cancun sounds fun though."

Kayla (host): "A job? Really now? Doesn't sound like any job I know. Sounds like a pretty neat "job" though. I think I'd like that too."

Kayla (host): "A random check for stuff you did awhile ago? Sounds pretty awesome to me. It's actually really unique to see those videos; they were before you even had pink hair! (You were pretty with brown hair too.)"

Kayla (host): "I will not even pretend like that sounds appetizing to me."

Kayla (host): "I agree. You look so much younger. I've never heard of this Oil Method, but apparently, it might be worth checking out."

Kayla (host): "Bug?...erotica? Is that how it sounds? You know what? I just really don't want to know."

Kayla (host): "I wonder what your lawyer would think when willing that out to someone. "And her sex toys go to..." Bet that'd be a new experience for the lawyer. I think I'd probably giggle if I had to do that."

Kayla (host): "I agree; there are so many stats reviews out there, but it's good to get some personality in them. You always write some great reviews too, so you are a pretty good example to follow."

Sex toys are little extra bonuses that help me get off when I don't want to stick to just my fingers or straight sex.

They can be a couples thing, for sure, though I tend to use most of my toys solo other than plugs and dildos we use to simulate DP. We probably use sex toys during actual sex... hmmm.... 15% of the time? (Unless you count the Wedge, then we're up there at almost 100%)

Taylor doesn't mind my toys in the least. I always make sure he's stocked up on his favorites, too. And his are most likely to take over since he has no designated storage for them beyond tucking them in drawers.

I? I have mad storage. I? Am obsessive compulsive. My stuff is neat, tidy and put away.

Kayla (host): "Huh. I would have guessed your sex toy use would have been more than 15%. Especially with your large amount of toys. (I know how you feel about the Wedge; the Wedge is my favorite "toy" ever.)"

Kayla (host): "That's an addiction you know. Maybe time to cut back a bit?"

There is actually nothing on my wish list that really stands out as something I've just gotta have.

I think I'm in a burned out phase! I don't want stuff just to hoard, just to have this huge collection. I want stuff I truly love and will truly enjoy and use a lot.

I'm waiting for us to get in some bigger Liberator gear! Now that stuff I LUST over.

Kayla (host): "The Liberator gear will definitely be something I'd buy. Especially if there was the Esse or that bondage bed they carry; those would be on my wishlist so fast!"

Kayla (host): "I...don't own a single piece of XHale? I think this must be rectified. Now I need to go back and read the XHale interview too; I don't remember much about it."

Kayla (host): "Peanuts? I wonder if there are bloggers out there who write peanut reviews. There must be at least one. Right? (I will not search nor link to it just because I wouldn't want the peanut blogger to look at their Google Analytics and be like "What in the world am I getting traffic from a sex toy site for?")"

Kayla (host): "That sounds like a pretty neat idea actually. You always come up with some great stuff."

Kayla (host): "Glad to hear you like the job! Makes me excited for the future. Anytime I chat with you, you really seem to like it, so glad that's the case."

Kayla (host): "You have gotten a ridiculous amount of questions. You should be excited that everyone has so many questions to ask. It means you must be really awesome."

Kayla (host): "I wonder if anyone ever suspected you? Five times a year is a lot of cookies to steal. :P"

Kayla (host): "It could be a sex toy store *and* a coffee shop? That's probably against some sort of law for having a food place though. But it'd be really awesome."

Kayla (host): "A van isn't that horrible. Unless you count the "let's have sex in the back" possibilities. For me, it just signifies responsibility and lower car insurance.

...I'm the most boring college student ever, aren't I?"

Kayla (host): "That's so unfair. I want to go at some point. I bet it's amazingly huge."

Probably the same thing I did before the internet; read, watch tv, and work outside the home.

Kayla (host): "I honestly don't remember what I did before the internet. I actually can't remember "before the internet" at all."

Kayla (host): "It sounds amazing. Sounds like somewhere I'd want to live when I bought a house."

Kayla (host): "I remember having a Tripod website.Man, that thing is old!"

Kayla (host): "That's impressive. I recently switched to using Google Calendar, and I'm honestly loving it."

Kayla (host): "Starbursts sound yummy right now. What about Oreos? Oreos are pretty amazing too. Sounds like you have good taste in food though."

Kayla (host): "Scaredy Cat sounds adorable! I feel sorry for her, but I'm glad she found a loving home. The dogs sound cute too."

Kayla (host): "That sounds insane. I mean, it sounds *easy* in theory to dunk in a giant thing of mud, but that cleaning and getting ready? I can see that getting old very, very fast."

Kayla (host): "That sounds more adorable than sexy. I'd still love to hear it though. I'd probably laugh."

Kayla (host): "I would love to see this community grow too. It's amazing how far its come, and I'm looking forward to it changing even more."

Kayla (host): "I remember when the video program started; it's amazing how much it's morphed into something amazing, complete, and helpful; it's thanks to you too!"

Kayla (host): "I'm pretty excited too. I'm also very excited that this happens to be your last question; this is a perfect way to end this interview - looking to the future."