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#Roundup - April 5th Edition

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Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
Welcome to the Weekly Roundup. Whew! Another week chock FULL of goings on.

Let's start with some new products we've gotten in this week. Have you noticed them?

Bondage Escape | Tie Me Up | Sweet Punishment

Sportsheets has done it again, with some elegant looking beginner BDSM kits, a la Shades of Grey, and a fuzzy, sex-kitten red set, too. Meow!

We've also had a few more announcements we'd like to make sure you've seen this week. It can be hard to keep up, things sometimes move so fast, so we've made you a handy list.

#Announcement: Fun Stuff This one is just a little teaser but you'll want to check it out so you know where to be -- and when! -- for the big event.

#SexIsSocial - April 2013 - Editorial Calendar and Topic Suggestions: Want to write for SexIs? Head on over to the topic thread for this month, see which topics interest you and get writing!

#EdenTasks - Upcoming Editor Rotation: Got a request in to be on the task team? This is the place to check for news about the next rotation.

#Announcement - Changes to Shipping: Lots of shipping changes, including a big change for international contributors so please, do check this one out.

#Announcement - Changes to the Review Program pt. 02 Keep up with the changes and give us your input here!

Win Your Wishlist Make Sex Exciting with EdenFantasys and Win Your Wishlist!

Friends with Benefits] Don't miss out on this week's EdenFriends special. You have to be following us on Facebook to qualify but I think it's worth it!

That's all for this week but, before you go...

We're rushing headlong into our Refresh, Revive, Renew theme for April and to start our Pleasure Journey, we've created three new beginner guides. Which one do you like best?
Answers (private voting - your screen name will NOT appear in the results):
Beginners Guide to Pleasure
4  (17%)
Couples Guide to Pleasure
3  (13%)
Beginners Guide for Men
1  (4%)
I like them all!
12  (52%)
Other
3  (13%)
Total votes: 23
Poll is closed
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Contributor: married with children married with children
they look like cheap sets. I prefer to pick out single items and make my own set.
04/05/2013
Contributor: BG529 BG529
I think they all look cool
04/05/2013
Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
Quote:
Originally posted by married with children
they look like cheap sets. I prefer to pick out single items and make my own set.
I think most more experienced shoppers prefer to do that -- or to indulge in a high end, luxurious set. But sometimes, folks who have never tried something before want a little kit that gives them a chance to experience something without a huge price commitment. And I can totally understand the appeal of that.

Also?

Despite the bad press they often get, the Fifty Shades books sure have opened a lot of doors -- and minds! -- so "Grey" appeal is where it's at for a whole lot, lot, LOT of beginners.
04/05/2013
Contributor: KinkyKatieJames KinkyKatieJames
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Originally posted by Carrie Ann
I think most more experienced shoppers prefer to do that -- or to indulge in a high end, luxurious set. But sometimes, folks who have never tried something before want a little kit that gives them a chance to experience something without a huge ... more
I agree with what you said. For me, the sets are too cheap, but I know I am into BDSM. When I first started, a cheap kit was definitely the way to go. It was an easy way to test the items to gauge my (and my partner's) reaction without going overboard on price. Once we knew we enjoyed it, we invested in some higher quality items.
04/05/2013
Contributor: Lady of the Lab Lady of the Lab
I would've liked the Women's guide if in the lubricants section it mentioned that glycerin can be irritating for women prone to yeast infections. Also I was surprised not to see any Aslan Leather products featured in the Couples' guide. I liked the Men's guide the best because the product selection felt more rounded and it describes how to use a prostrate massager. Just my two cents
04/05/2013
Contributor: snowminx snowminx
Quote:
Originally posted by married with children
they look like cheap sets. I prefer to pick out single items and make my own set.
Yeah I agree they all do look cheap, also besides the red one they all look so boring! I don't think "50 shades of grey" thing has to be taken LITERALLY. Even plain black would look better to me.

I'm more excited about the couples section, I don't really think that a tenga flip is really something to suggest for a beginner of toys. I think guys should try cheaper ones to at least see what kind of textures they like before suggesting a 100 dollar toy or whatever that cobra libra is. I also think it would be good to say about the different types of lube instead of just showing a picture of them, I knew what cock rings were long before I knew they made silicone lube!
04/05/2013
Contributor: Kitka Kitka
Not to toot my own horn but we make most of our bdsm geared toys so these are obviously going to seem cheap in comparison. I'm sure there are plenty of folks who will enjoy the sets though, especially beginners, so it's cool that they're included here at Eden
04/05/2013
Contributor: Dixiemomma Dixiemomma
They all look like really cute intro sets.... they wouldnt hold up to my Mister's and my play times tho
04/06/2013
Contributor: mjtheprincess mjtheprincess
I love what the 50 shades books have done for so many women I can think of lots and lots of friends who deserve/need one of these new sets excited to start gifting!
04/06/2013
Contributor: kitty377 kitty377
I've been checking the weekly roundups regularly for new additions- hoping for some new beauty and body products soon!!
04/06/2013