WINNER: Congratulations to jabberwocky!
How much sex do parents have? Considering the recent Ragu commercial, you’d think they have a lot. And then there’s the scandalous revelation of all sorts of spouse-swapping happening all around us. According to a recent Trojan® Charged™ Survey, Americans are having sex three times a week. And guess what? The same survey claims that married couples with children at home are having even more fun in bed (or wherever) at 208 sexcapades a year. And I thought Baristaville parents were looking exhausted just from being parents!
I don’t want to start chanting “Liar! Liar! Pants on Fire!” But yeah, I don’t believe it. Or maybe it’s just that I don’t have it. I’ll come right out and admit that I do not have sex 208 times a year. (Sorry, honey.) And I don’t think most of the parents I know are having sex every other day either. (Sorry, friends.) If the survey counts sitting side-by-side while dozing off in front of the television (on low volume to avoid waking the kids), then yeah! Lots of sex! Somehow, I don’t think that’s what the Trojan people were getting at in the survey. And really, you’d think that since Trojan gave out vibrators all over Manhattan, that they’d hope people needed help having more sex.
Now that Bondage and Domination are out in the fresh air thanks to Fifty Shades of Grey, perhaps it’s time to talk about toys that promote stimulation of parental sex life in a more balanced relationship. The recent Montclair Film Festival screening of Hysteria was sold out, and that film told the story of the invention of the vibrator. And the new film, Hope Springs, deals with healthy intimate relationships at any age. So, we’re okay with it, right? Sex toys can be chic and sexy, not icky and scary. I mean, Maggie Gyllenhaal makes anything look hip, no? So can introducing a sex toy be just plain fun? Trojan is betting yes. They’ve been working hard to put their line of vibrators, Trojan Vibrations, into the hands of willing people all around us. Not only have they been giving out 10, 000 vibrators on Manhattan’s streets over the last two days, but they also distributed 4,000 vibrators at the BlogHer conference, also in Manhattan, this past weekend. And guess what? I picked one up for you!
from the recent film, Hysteria
I’m always thinking about what is best for Barista Kids readers, and I thought many of you might appreciate a chance to find out what the Buzz has been about. One (very) lucky Barista Kids reader will be sent a Tri·Phoria® Intimate Massager, courtesy of Trojan. This particular massager has several options for speeds and different tips, so it will be easy (and hopefully fun) to find out what works best for you. It even comes with a battery, so no excuses. And if you find that using a vibrating toy for sexual play is not for you, it works well as a neck massager, too.
Who’s in? Parents deserve a healthy sex life, too! If you haven’t tried introducing a toy to your intimate relations, now is the time. And, if you’re already familiar with toys, enter our giveaway to supplement your collection. All it takes is a comment telling Baristakids why you think it’s important to have a healthy sex life as a parent. And you know it is.
No purchase necessary. Starts Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 2 pm EST and ends Monday, August 13, 2012 at 11:59 pm. One person who replies to this post by 11:59 pm EST on Monday, August 13, 2012 , will be chosen at random to win a Tri·Phoria® Intimate Massager. Open to U.S. residents ages 18 and older. Void where prohibited.
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Okay, you guys, this logging in and creating an account just to leave a comment is a very large barrier to people who just want to leave a comment. Argh.
My complaint over, this was the best sponsored post I’ve ever read. Sponsored posts usually read like a 50s housewives commercial parodied on SNL. This one was interesting, well-researched and fun to read. Well done.
Do not enter me in the vibrator drawing. Not once in 208 times a year would I use it. And the explaining to my kids when they ripped open the package. Oy.
So I’m the only one up for winning a vibrator?! Go ME!!! Woot!
Why is it important… well let’s see. Considering we both are sleep deprived to the hilt and stressed as well-I would imagine that the correct answers are that it helps keep communication and team unity strong. Right? Because I don’t really know since we never have sex lol.
I think it is important for parents to have an active, engaging sex life because raising kids and dealing with day to day life can be udderly exhausting. The closeness and intimacy of a good sexual relationship keeps me as a mom, balanced and recharged. It is one way my husband and I can reconnect at the end of a busy day and helps give us a fresh perspective to start all over the next morning!
I had a friend, a suburban mom, who revealed to me about 10 years ago that she and her husband LOVED sex toys. It was a surprising to hear her talk about it. She didn’t just buy at a sex shop, she would check out the battery operated toys at ToysRus and put them to all sorts of creative uses.
After 23 years of marriage, I think creativity in the bedroom is a good thing! (As long as the kids are out of earshot.) Georgette, if I win the vibrator, I’ll give it a whirl!
Oh, Annette! A whirl! You are awesome!
Have you seen Hysteria? I haven’t yet, but it looks fantastic!
I’d love to win this just to see the look on my husband’s face when I make the “you’ll never guess what I won” announcement.
I can’t win the thing because I work for the sight but dang….I vote for Farrah three times. What a great honest answer.
This toy has so many bells and whoo hoo whistles! However it does not light up….darn.
So on the cams list it will go…..Santa baby I must confess there is something missing on my list….I wish….I’ve been an awfully ” good” girl…Santa baby so hurry down the the chiminey tonight!
Kwald u da bomb girl.
It’s important not to get stuck in “mommy” and “daddy” roles and lose intimacy.
Yes. Yes. Yes. I want to win this. Why? Um, because it takes your minds of the kids and stuff? So you remember you are grown-ups?
I want to win so that I can write an awesome blog post about winning a vibrator! It would be a first for me!
That should read xmas not cams list…darn autocorrect. It left chimney messed up. Can they make a vibrating app for this iPad?
I loved this post! Too funny!
And just between me and you (and you and you and you…) my husband and I are on the plus side of that 208 number but we can always make time for more grown up time!
I would love to win and blog about winning a vibrator. I bet my parents and Great Aunt June would be so proud!
Dawn, I bow to you. Thanks for entering, and for sharing your number with us!
Sex releaves stress and connects two people emotionally. You are less stressed with pleasure and nicer to people. You feel the love more and that is important to respect and love your children.
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Just the thing we need to get back in the groove.
This would be a “fun” first win.
So fun! I think it’s important to have a healthy sex life as a parent because it makes us happy! And happy parents are a good thing! Alternate answer: when mama ain’t happy, ain’t NOBODY HAPPY. So basically, sex is good for the welfare and safety of the family.
And also? I subscribed to your newsletter.
And another thing? I tweeted about it.
Satisfied parents are happier, more relaxed parents.
I’m pretty sure my husband and I haven’t had sex 208 times since our 4 year old was born. I will claim that’s because we’re about quality vs. quantity where actual sex is concerned, so obviously winning this would help in that regard.
Once a week, at most, and that’s with a lot of planning. Could it be the men who are answering the questions on that survey
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Joined the mailing list. Going to tweet now.
sex makes you happy…happy parents happy kids!
The resort here to the (mildly, to be sure) salacious is not helped by Holly writing above that she “works for the sight.” Although I do like some of the alternate meanings for her (I hope) typo which occurred to me.
And now back to rereading “My Secret Life,” which cuts thiose shades of grey fifty ways from sundown.
Does this mean that Cathar is in the contest? Will we see a kinder, gentler, more relaxed Cathar soon?
I wouldn’t complain if some “good vibrations” were sent my way!
I’m commenting here on behalf of cathar winning the vibrator.