Dr. Pasty Love or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Write an Almost Safe for Work Sex Column

A recent editorial meeting revealed one gaping absence in our coverage of everything from Arts to TV; there's not enough sex on the Quail. So in our bid to be all the news that's fit to blog, cheers to Pasty's first ever sex column.



Sex and Art:
* Is burlesque a form of exploitation or a form of social critique done by ladies with nice legs? The Guardian has your answers, along with a gratuitous photo of Dita von Teese.
* Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stevens of LoveArtLab held a "kiss-in" (a part of their Extreme Kissing Workshop) in London last month to bring the sexy back to first base. Tristan Taormino--yes, that Tristan Taormino--has the scoop.

Sex and the Law:
* Under Alabama law, the sale and distribution of recreational sex toys is still illegal. However, sex toys purchased for "medical, scientific, educational, legislative, judicial or law enforcement purposes" are still ace.
* And some genius is being sued for what can be politely termed alleged "sex toy fraud" for his actions in Second Life. Apparently, sex toys in Second Life may be considered intellectual property.

Sex and the Environment:
* Are you having green sex? Plenty Mag has tips on how to reduce your environmental impact while getting it on, Umbra Frisk has advice on everything from vegan condoms to eco-friendly mood lighting, and Dr. Petra has advice on making sure your solo sex and toy use is ethical.

And Today in Kink:
* Yes, you can get arrested for sex with a bicycle, but only in the UK.
* Violet Blue has a Top 10 list of lesbian vampire flicks.
* And while it's always awkward to run into your ex on the street or in a bar, it's probably more awkward to find your ex and his new "suspending" buddies on MySpace. Jennifer Cacicio of the NYT's "Modern Love" column documents the shock and awe of it all.