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Continuing our suggestions for\u00a0racier reading material<\/a><\/span>, we\u2019d like to tell you about a new book that’s sure to become required reading for pleasure-seekers everywhere.\u00a0150 Shades of Play: a Beginners\u2019 Guide to Kink<\/i>\u00a0is an A to Z guide for a spicier sex life, and is as hilarious as it is helpful to those\u00a0increasing numbers of couples looking for all-new pleasures<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

\"150<\/p>\n

Written by our favorite blogging duo and bestselling authors Em & Lo,\u00a0150 Shades of Play<\/i>\u00a0will get you learned up on a number of tantalizing topics ranging from dirty talk and sexy role-playing, to spanking and how to choose the best sex toys and intimate accessories.<\/p>\n

In the latter part of Em & Lo\u2019s erotic expertise, they suggest products like arousal serums, restraints<\/a> and remote-controlled bullet vibrators<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to turn up the heat between partners.<\/p>\n

In praise of the book, CNN columnist and GoodInBed.com founder Ian Kerner, PhD says \u2018For readers looking to tap their erotic potential,\u00a0Fifty Shades of Grey<\/i>\u00a0is only the tip of the iceberg. With their signature sense of humor and commitment to educate, Em & Lo take readers on a guided journey into titillating, and often taboo territories and expertly navigate a diverse landscape of thrilling possibility.\u2019<\/p>\n

When not fronting their popular blog at\u00a0EmandLo.com<\/a><\/span>, Emma Taylor and Lorelei Sharkey are out spreading the gospel of better and more fantastic sex. Together they have penned six books, appeared on a number of talk shows and contributed to most every reputable publication one would care to mention \u2013 and we\u2019re quite pleased to count them among our friends.<\/p>\n

150 Shades of Play<\/a><\/span><\/i>\u00a0is currently available\u00a0in paperback on Amazon, and makes a great holiday gift for a partner or friend who couldn\u2019t put down\u00a0<\/span>Fifty Shades of Grey<\/i>, and wants to pick up some brand new tricks in the bedroom.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Enjoy 15% off LELO.com<\/a> with code VOLONTE15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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