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Holiday Shopping for Sensual Self-Care

Dreading the thought of holiday shopping, and wishing you felt more festive about it? We've got some tips and ideas for planning a day in the Old Town Boutique District that's downright decadent and turns this task into a pleasure-filled day of self-care and sensory delight!
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In Defense of "Sexy" Halloween Costumes

Every year, Halloween costumes get criticized for being overly sexual. But should they? Lotus Blooms educator Diva Darling makes an argument for the aspects of dressing up sexy that are healthy, empowering, and completely normal.
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The Wildest Facts about Spooky Sex & Sex Magic

In honor of Halloween, Lotus Blooms offers up some wild and entertaining anecdotes about times throughout history that sex got spooky or spellbinding, and about how striptease saved the world.

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Becoming an Awesome Pride Ally this June

In celebration of Pride month, we're launching #LearnwithLotusBlooms here on the blog, in our emails, and via social media to tackle Pride and queer ally education and to help our straight, cisgender friends become better allies to the LGBTQIA+ communities. See what we've got planned and get started with some advice about attending Pride events!
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In Full Bloom: The Love Language of Gifts

In Full Bloom: The Love Language of Gifts

In the first post of our new series, "In Full Bloom: Lessons in Love & Language", Lauren Moore introduces 5 common love ways to express love, and tells you how to shop for a lover who communicates love through giving and receiving tangible gifts.
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Holiday Gift Guide: How to Give Every Body Pleasure this Season!

Don't be afraid to buy holiday gifts at a sex store! Educator Lauren Moore's giving guide helps you choose lingerie, corsets, vibrators, and gift sets for all the intimates on your list.
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