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Summer and no-holds-barred fun is in full swing! We crave cold beverages, outdoor patios and as much of the resurgent feeling of community as possible. Add to that a desire for adventures between our rugged coastline and the Cascade Range.

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Summer is in full swing in Seattle, the best stretch of the whole year for those who live for consistent sun, warmth, and roughly 75-degree weather. During these short but glorious months, a more-is-more attitude applies to all things outdoors — including dining. In particular, Seattleites fill patio spaces like magpies flock to shiny objects, savoring cold beverages, seasonal ingredients, and extra daylight hours.

When my mother found out I had penetrative sex for the first time, I was grounded for two weeks. I was 15 and my father was sure I'd been raped. Despite my assertions that it had been my choice, my parents would not — could not — accept that it had been a consensual act (that would have evidently made me a slut). The message was clear: Sex was bad — and in turn, I was damaged goods.

In my two years as a sex worker, countless men have sought my services to heal from body shame: specifically, dissatisfaction with their penis size.

Take one client I'll call Jack (not his real name). When the 20-something professional reached out to me, he was seeking a mommy/son role-play. But several sessions in, it became clear that he had concerns about the size of his cock and his ability to pleasure a woman—and he wanted "mommy's" approval.

When summer finally decides to grace the Pacific Northwest, it brings everyone outdoors. Patio season is a sacred stint — a time for sun-deprived Seattleites to revel in warm weather and sweet, sweet Vitamin D.

After several meek starts, summer has finally made an appearance in Seattle. If you managed to survive a super-extended Big Dark, you deserve all the cocktails, high fives, and outdoor dining this summer you can handle.

Jen Doak is a respected veteran of the Seattle restaurant scene. Born in nearby Newcastle, she attracted a loyal clientele managing The Tasting Room and working some shifts at Maria Hines’s now-closed restaurants, Tilth and Agrodolce. So, when Bruce Nafalty announced plans to shutter Le Gourmand (and its adjoining bar, Sambar), it eased the heartache when Jen Doak bought the beloved Ballard spot, and in 2014 opened Brimmer & Heeltap in the space.

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Among the 10 most common kinks and fetishes Americans fantasize about, BDSM takes the number one spot. According to a survey by Kinsey Institute researchers and Men's Health advisor Justin Lehmiller, Ph.D., 93% of men and 96% of women have desired some aspect of BDSM before—and that includes bondage.

Whistler is a go-to weekend road trip from Seattle, especially during winter months. (Summer is actually Whistler’s busiest time of year.)

Widely regarded as the number one ski destination in North America, skiers and snowboarders soak up Whistler Blackcomb’s 200 trails and 8,000 acres of skiable terrain. During summer months, hiking, biking, rafting and adrenaline-fueled activities can be found in abundance.

Wearing rainbow and attending parades is great—if you want to. But real allyship towards LGBTQIA2S+ people does much more than that. And it does it all year round.

If you're into BDSM, there's an infinite number of ways to incorporate sex toys into your kinky bedroom routine. You can totally use mainstream sex toys, like vibrators, cock rings, and anal plugs. (Think: using a vibrator on your partner as you practice orgasm denial, or "punishing" your submissive partner by having them wear a butt plug out to dinner.) But then there are toys specifically designed for BDSM—an umbrella term that stands for Bondage/Discipline, Dominance/Submission, Sadism, and Masochism -- which is what we're here to talk about today.

The restaurant industry is tough for anyone with long hours, short breaks, and fast-paced, physically demanding working conditions. And it’s especially tough for women.

As spring temperatures rise, there’s a push to get outdoors as often as possible, especially when the sun is out. After Seattle’s long winter hibernation and slow return to normalcy after the past two years, that sense of adventure extends to dining out, as well.
From aburi salmon sashimi at Hi Life and roasted sunchokes with lemon purée at Samara, to a creamy nettle dip (Chicory) and grilled salmon with a cherry-Gochujang glaze (All Water Seafood & Oyster Bar), this month bursts with bright spring flavors. So, get outdoors, expand your dining horizons, and go try a new spot.