5.14.2013

Dreams Can Come True: Create a Match.com Summer Singles Event and Win!



What Stirs You? Help celebrate the one-year anniversary of Stir Events by Match.com and you can win a dream event in your city. Take your online dating offline and meet some real people in real time.

Watch the video and learn more about these fabulous events for singles all over the country. Read on to find out how you can inspire an event of your very own!



Match.com's Stir, offline singles events for Match.com members, is celebrating its one-year anniversary. In just one year, Match.com has hosted 2,850 events – here's how it all adds up:
  • 14 events every day
  • 75 events a week
  • 320 events per month
  • Over 1,200 venues and partners: including House of Blues, Banana Republic, Sur la Table and a ton of local hotspots.
  • Over 80 cities across America – from Anchorage to Honolulu and in between.
  • In total more than 225,000 singles have attended a Stir event to date!
Here's a chance to not only attend one of these great events, but to dream one up, share your idea with the folks at Match.com and if you win, you'll be able to see it come to life and invite a bunch of your single friends for FREE!

Match.com’s “What Stirs You? Create a Match.com Summer Singles Event and Win!

Stir, events by Match.com, have made great progress in only one year with thousands of events, large and small around the country. Multiple events are being held everyday! Offering a wide range of activities to members around the country ranging from large-scale happy hours at popular venues, to more intimate events like cooking classes and even spooky ghost tours! Match.com is offering this opportunity for singles to create their own Stir event, and if chosen, to work with Match Stir event planners to bring it to life!

Here's how to enter:
Visit Match.com’s “What Stirs You?” Contest Page, now through Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 and tell them your idea for the perfect singles event in your town. Entries will be judged based on quality, creativity, uniqueness and geographical relevance. The winner will have their idea re-created by the Match.com Stir Events team in their city, and will receive an invitation to attend the event along with ten of their singles friends – all at no charge! The winner will also receive a free six-month Match.com subscription.

Go on and have at it! What's your dream singles event? Where do you see yourself and all of your single friends having a blast and connecting with likeminded individuals? Tell the folks at Match.com and you'll be one step closer to making your dream event into a reality.

5.03.2013

If I Ruled the World

If I ruled the world... This is where I would start I have to start right here and write more. I want to help to educate and inform. Ifwerantheworld.com is a site created by Cindy Gallop, who is just AMAZING!

I signed on to write about white ribbon project with the goal to educate everyone, especially boys and men about the White Ribbon Campaign. (months and months ago! whoops)...

My task is to "write an article about the positive role that men and boys can play in ending violence against women."



3.30.2013

2 books for my mom...

At CatalystCon I had the extreme pleasure of meeting Joan Price, author and sex educator demystifying sex for older folks and spreading important information to a group that is largely underserved by sex education. I told her I really appreciated her Huffington Post article about seniors and condoms and I wished I could have 'the talk' with my mom, She suggested I send her the link and I wish I could, but my mom doesn't go online!

Lucky for us the article is included in Joan's most recent book: Naked At Our Age and I swiftly ordered a copy to send to my mom. Avoiding the uncomfortable conversation, but getting the important info into her hands.

While I was at it I picked up this book for her as well: Hot & Heavy: Fierce Fat Girls on Life, Love & Fashion. I have had the awesome opportunity to know and work with some of the amazing women featured in this anthology. I have also had experiences with fat shaming in my family and community.

I want my mom to know that she is beautiful and loved and know her body is awesome not shameful. I hope these books will help her to feel more confident and own her self and her sexuality.

 Much better late than never!

 I love you mom.

I'll update you guys about what she says when they arrive! ;)

xoxo,
K

Thanks goodvibes for being around just a bit longer than I have (over 35 years and counting) and providing these great titles for me to share with my mom.

3.25.2013

What's Your Catalyst?

I had the extreme pleasure of attending CatalystCon East in Washington DC, March 15-17.

I was slated to moderate a panel called:
How and Why to be A Sex Positive Parent.

Although our line up changed a few times before the event actually happened, this was the final round up:

Airial Clark - Thesexpositiveparent.com @airialclark
The Mama Sutra - Themamasutra.com @themamasutra
Maria Falzone - Sexrules.org
@mariafalzone
and Me - mamakmedia.com
@mistressoftheob

Here's the Storify: How and Why to Be a Sex Positive Parent

Keep reading for my story...

3.06.2013

Talking About Sex at #CCON

I'm very excited to announce that I will not only be attending CatalystCon in just over a week in Washington DC. I will also be speaking on a panel to answer the questions: How (and Why) to Be a Sex Positive Parent — Follow on twitter via #cconparent — #ccon and I'll be tweeting @mistressoftheob


Here's more about the panel and you can also RSVP on Facebook right here!

"Kids these days! They’re exposed to sex and sexuality in ways that we never were. Sexting, Youtube, online porn, advertising, even kids TV shows are sexualized in ways that children may not understand. And let’s not forget the politics of both our government and school-yards across the country. ​

All of these factors and more make the challenge of raising children who feel safe in their own sexuality, and grow into adults who are empowered in their sexuality, a daunting task..."

My own parenting style involves keeping the lines of communication OPEN. But at the same time knowing when to stay age appropriate. If my daughter has any questions my door is always open and I'm thankful to have scarleteen.com in case she doesn't want to talk to me or wants to learn on her own the same way many of us have. You can read more at my speaker spotlight on the #ccon site.

I wouldn't be able to be part of this awesome conference without the recommendation, love and support of the Sex Positive Parent, Airial Clark. Airial invited me to contribute my thoughts to this important panel, which also includes The Mama Sutra, Lanae St. John. Blessing me with an entire exciting weekend to connect with everyone at the Sold Out event! You can also check out my recent guest re-post in the Sex-Positve Parent blog

Very special thanks to my sponsors who are helping to make it all happen. STEME offers 360° Branding and Marketing for businesses large and small. Working closely with manufacturers and brands such as SpareParts HardWear @myspare, Toyfriend @ToyfriendUSA and Wet For Her which love to show off their sexual diversity, inclusivity and community pride (LGBTQ). 

From branding, marketing and design to operations and more, STEME "Works to build your brand, while you concentrate on building your business." Their company, has expanded to offer your business print services, social media marketing and more, whatever your creative needs they've got you covered — all the way around — 360°. Follow @MR_Shay and @Ms_Connects and ask them about your marketing and branding needs. Email info@steme.biz with your project specs for a competitive quote on everything from business cards and branding to a website overhaul, tell them Mama K sent you!

Much love and thanks for your support. I hope to see you at this event or very soon. If you can't make it, but would still like to be involved follow the hashtags above, share this post, chat with me on twitter, or contact me with any questions about how we can connect. Check out my evolving site for my latest news and current events too.

xoxo,
K

10.25.2012

Do you know how to put on a condom?

I'm asking because I want you to know. If you have a penis, or are interested in penises, and are interested in having sex at some point in your life, you need to know this information. There is a 'right' way to do it, and if you do it wrong the potential for failure increases. If you do it right everyone should have a lovely, enjoyable and 'safer' experience.

10.02.2012

What Happened...



Go check out and enter our contest for TSAmen Publishing title Sarah's Diary. CLICK RIGHT HERE! You won't be disappointed if you do. xo, K

9.20.2012

Zamzee and Me!

I attended Blogher back in August and ofcourse had an amazing time. I got a chance to chat with Nina from zamzee and I told her about my daughter and our recent talk about health and fitness. I though this product was pretty ingenious and my perception was confirmed when I showed my 13 year old daughter. "cool" she said. Hey that's pretty good response, you know! (read more after the jump)

I instagramed this picture in her general direction. response: 'cool'

9.06.2012

6 Sex Toys That Changed The World

Read other brites by Krista A at Britely!


You can find all of these Sex Toys That Changed the World at Lovehoney.com!

8.30.2012

Wisdom from Street Art



I think I figured this embedding thing out! Yay :)
Enjoy.
 -K

8.14.2012

Enter To Win a Lacy Panty Harness from RodeoH and more!

Check out the contest after the jump. Winner will be chosen September 1st. Best of luck!

8.13.2012

The UK's Largest Online Adult Retailer Comes to the US

Check it out, my first post from the Lovehoney.com blog:
The UK's Largest Online Adult Retailer Comes to the US 

Hi everyone! ... I’m really happy and excited to be here. I'd like to tell you a bit about myself: I live in the bay area of sunny California. Oakland to be exact. I love to curate blogs on Tumblr, find lovely things to look at on Pinterest, and I get most of my news from Twitter! Keep reading in the lovehoney.com blog... 

In my years in the adult product business I've seen a lot of sex toys and I definitely know what I like. Here are some of my recos, suggestions, and picks from Lovehoney.com

6.06.2012

Hey, Have You Heard About Birth Control for Men?

I've been thinking a lot about birth control lately. Female bodied people use hormonal birth control these days for lots of reasons and not all of them have to do with avoiding reproduction, i.e. to lessen pre-menstrual and menstrual symptoms and discomfort, get rid of periods all together and even clear up acne. My personal experience is like that of many women, one of trial and thankfully more mindless stress than actual error.

6.04.2012

The Roots of 'the Social Network' and How We Spend Our Time Online


I'm online all day, almost everyday. If not from my computer then from my phone. I have worked in social media for over eight years now (yeah I took the time to add it up). Back in the days of myspace I was pimping profiles for my friend dj Goo and Sychrovision Records (link has music).

1.12.2011

I'm in the video!

I helped my friend Don Pro pimp his tumblr with his new logo and yeah... I'm in the video ;) check it out! I really want you to click that link so you can see how slick the video looks in the layout, ok? so here it is again: Click Me!
also on youtube :)

2.14.2009

hey love...

may i have a word with you...

hey love...

sooo it has been way tooo long. life is a wild ride and i am just hanging on... today is a big old valentine's day pillow fight in downtown SF: www.pillowfight.info i might make an appearance and try to remain unscathed.

i wish you all a happy day and happy days... i hope to be back to rep more soon... i think i am going to look for other contributors to add ideas and posts if anyone is interested... obviously, i am not paying enough attention! (but i am going to see what i can do about updating a bit today!)

(i have a new crush on michelle aston)

and i work at babeland.com now (link in title) check out all the goodies!!

xoxo,
K

7.22.2007

i need...

new music... went out last night to the Milk Bar in SF... oh my $10 to listen to the dj play a bunch of played out shite and not even play more than a small portion of each song... uggggggg... please play something worth listening to, PLEASE!!!

well, that said, i am planning to head back next friday to see Raashan Ahmad and MC Zion... i anticipate the music will be much more to my liking and dancing will ensue... see you there ;)



also check it out: my boy 'Hot Sauce' Herm is getting love all the way from the Old Pueblo to FINLAND! check out his mixes on DJ Anonymous' Blog

there is always something to listen to!

one love
k

4.24.2007

INSPIRATION



Khary told me we had the same taste in music! Now, i am just listening to what he is playing on his page and I can't complain, DOOM, RJD2, Outcast... But my poor baby doesn't have Dilla's 'Ruff Draft' yet! We need to change that!

So if you haven't checked the link yet. Khary Randolph is an amazing artist and cartoonist who has excellent taste! Maybe someday i will be able to talk him in to putting yours truly down on paper... i bet if i offered cold hard cash! or a lifetime supply of mp3s... whatcha think papi? you think we can make a deal?

Oh and he is sweet and cute and all that...so check him out make friends in space or check his blog and send your love, or do like i'm doing and just take advantage of his stellar playlist on his homepage (and of course check out his AMAZING WORK!)... you won't be disappointed.

one

"ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the debut grand opening of madvillain bistro, bed and breakfast, bar and grill, cafe, lounge on the water... where we offer you the finest of the finer things, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year...(how do you do?)"

2.06.2007

Homework

the title link is to inform, it was my homework this week for my music business classes. check it out, courtney love is a pretty good writer and it is very informative about how the music industry has worked/worked over it's artists.

things are happening all the time... since my last post i thought i lost, and then recovered, all my music (and other data) on my computer... the music was the least backed up... being that there is so much of it... but i learned, and now that i am back in business i am busy with online music business classes at berklee and downloading some new/old music that i didn't have my hands on yet:

chrome children 1 and 2 (free, go to the link below!)

and Stones Throw 10 Years

oh yes and the stonesthrow podcast: tribute to jay dee was awesome last night as i was falling asleep, nostalgic :) if you have itunes you would be silly not to sign up

also picked up some jimi hendrix

yup, a well rounded music collection is a good thing to have!

1.12.2007

For Susan

so sorry so silly
i missed your b-day by a day
we miss you guys everyday
ahh c'est la vie
et la mort

well, i miss you immensely
forever we miss all the fallen stars in our lives