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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.

Everything is more exciting when a person has a vibrator slipped in their panties. Imagine taking your partner out on a date and secretly getting them off with the push of a remote control button. The DL mystery is part of what makes panty vibrators so damn hot. Welcome to the best-kept secret in bedroom (or public play) antics.

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.

There are few things sexier than experiencing self-love and solo pleasure. But that isn't the only reason a hands-on habit can be beneficial.

Don't believe us? We consulted some experts about the many benefits of masturbation.

Getting off is one of the great pleasures of life. Mutual masturbation, also known as partnered masturbation, is an oft-underrated sex act that can be extremely hot (and educational). There are few things hotter than watching a partner experience sexual pleasure, whether in person or over a phone or video call.

Connecting with your partner/s after sex is important, whether you were swinging off the chandelier with a group or having a gentle evening with your significant other.

Hearing praise is a near-universally enjoyable experience. But for some people, a compliment goes a really long way—as in, it gets them all hot and bothered.

When it was announced, Mastercard's Adult Content Policy had far reaching and immediate impact on adult content creators. Dr. Valerie Webber decided to study it.

As cherry blossoms pop and crocuses bloom, the collective mood of Seattle feels lighter. Maybe it’s the slow return to some degree of normalcy? Or perhaps, the random handful of recent sunny days that signal warmer days ahead? Whatever it is, it’s a delight to see people out and about, filling patio spaces, dining indoors, and meeting friends for happy hour.