Come As You Are News

Female Ejaculation Workshop with Shannon Bell

2008-09-29T12:15:00.001-04:00

Returning with her popular seminar, Shannon Bell will discuss female ejaculation from a historical perspective, followed by an overview of anatomy and technique, plus a demonstration. Learn about female ejaculation, see the real live clitoris (g-spot), and discover new techniques.

For women, trans people, and men accompanied by a woman.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Taming the Green Monster

2008-09-29T11:47:00.001-04:00

A Polyamory and Jealousy workshop with Dana Shaw

Like it or not, jealousy often happens in polyamorous relationships. It has a great deal to teach us about what we fear and can help us to grow and handle the intricacies of polyamorous relationships. Dealt with rationally, consciously and with patience, the green monster can be tamed. Participants will learn how to look at the lessons jealousy has for us and learn tools for handling it both in the moment and as we progress through all our relationships.

When: Wednesday, January 7, 2009. 7:30 – 10:00PM

Fleshlight Fleshjack

2008-02-17T17:26:00.002-05:00

New from the fine folks who brought us the Fleshlight, we're proud to present the Fleshjack Classic Jack Ass. The Fleshjack is the patented original Fleshlight insert, now with a bum-style opening (not to be confused with the classic butt-style opening) and black stealth case. The Fleshlight has been our best-selling and best-reviewed men's toy for a decade now because of the super realistic feel and unreal durability of their soft-skin material. Phthalate-free and body-safe.

It's delicious, it's de-lovely, it's delightful...

2008-02-17T17:26:00.001-05:00

Fun Factory brings vibe design to a ultimate new height with Delight. Made of non-porous and phthalate-free silicone and hard plastic, this rechargeable, simultaneous external/internal vibrator charges in its own sexy, discreet case. The convenient handle accommodates both solo and partner play, and also helps to make the g spot and clitoral zones accessible at once. Featuring a wide variety of intensities and pulsations, Delight has to be seen--and tried--for yourself. Rechargeable battery lasts 90 minutes at high speed and takes 3 hours to charge fully.

Valentine's at CAYA

2008-02-10T14:45:00.000-05:00

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How to Use a Vibrator

2008-02-07T13:50:00.000-05:00

Vibrators don't come with instruction manuals. You might think it's funny that we even mention it, but many of our customers have never used a vibrator, and just as many are uncomfortable or unfamiliar with the subtleties of self-love. So it's no surprise to us that people ask, and we'd like to help out a bit with some basics on how to use a vibrator.

Nobessence Wood Dildos

2008-01-30T17:24:00.000-05:00

This phenomenal hand-made wood wand from Nobessence is idea for anal play or g-spot play, is totally waterproof and body safe... and best of all, each piece is completely unique. Perfect for the sex toy connoisseur who has everything (except for this!)

Liberate Yourself!

2008-01-22T08:22:00.000-05:00

Liberate yourself and check out the ultimate in bedroom adventure gear! Liberator Shapes provide cushioning and take the strain off your back and the rest of your body during sex. This is a truly modular system that is sure to make your favourite sexual position much more accessible.

Sex Furniture & Sex Machines at CAYA

2008-01-15T15:04:00.000-05:00

The IntimateRider was designed to make sex and sex positions easier especially for folks who find movement in some positions difficult. Only a very small amount of upper body movement or force starts the IntimateRider's gentle rocking motion and precision bearings ensure a smooth ride. This extremely durable design provides excellent back support, has adjustable height, and is incredibly stable and well-balanced.

Free Canadian Shipping

2007-12-12T12:35:00.000-05:00

From now until December 20th, we're offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders within Canada! Also, on all orders over $40, you'll get a free bottle of Imagination Massage Oil!

Our Shiny Floor

2007-12-12T12:34:00.001-05:00

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Check out our ridiculously shiny post-reno floor!

10 Reasons to Have Sex over the Holidays

2007-11-23T18:24:00.000-05:00

Even though we've devoted our work lives to sex, like most people, there are times when life takes control of the wheel and our sex drive shifts into low gear. The holidays are a major cause of this sex neglect. Surrounded by family, crowded by obligations, we tend to stop taking care of ourselves, and sex is often the first thing to go. So to celebrate our 10th holiday season with you, here are our top ten reasons to have sex over the holidays.

Erotic Arts & Crafts Fair

2007-11-23T18:12:00.002-05:00

Crafsters, DIY artists and entrepreneurs unite once again for our fabulous Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair. From handcrafted lingerie to erotic pastries to quirky buttons to handmade sex toys, the fair is just in time for Valentines’ Day and picking out that ultimate one-of-a-kind gift. This year, we will going for two full days (Saturday and Sunday February 9 & 10) from 12-5pm.

Are you interested in selling your erotic wares at the fair? Vendor applications are available at www.eroticartsandcrafts.com. Enter early to book a table, submission deadline is December 3rd.

Toronto Erotic Arts Festival

2007-11-23T18:12:00.001-05:00

We're very pleased to bring back the immensely popular Erotic Arts & Crafts fair as a week long festival: The Toronto Erotic Arts Festival - February 5th - 10th. Celebrating the best Canadian artists have to offer on the erotic stage, the Festival is jam packed with workshops, an art show (the returning Erotic Blender), a fundraiser performance evening and of course the Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair, all held at the historical and beautifully restored Gladstone Hotel.

EVENT: Self-Portrait with Kathy Slamen

2007-11-23T17:57:00.000-05:00

An exciting new show by Montreal photographer, Kathy Slamen will be gracing the walls of Come As You Are from December through January. Join us for an art opening on the evening of December 1st from 7pm – 9pm and chat with the artist in person. Focusing on self-portraiture, Slamen uses fictional scenarios, props and lighting to communicate to the viewer a multiplicity of sensuality and desire.

When Coitus Comes Between Us

2007-11-16T15:58:00.000-05:00

Performance artist and sex-educator, Felice Shays will be joining us in Toronto on January 12th &13th for two of her popular workshops: When Coitus Comes Between Us and Vaginal Fisting. Combining humour and an honest approach to sex education, Felice Shays promises to both entertain and inform.

Just In Case Bling

2007-11-15T14:12:00.001-05:00

Looking for a little glitter? To the untrained eye, a Just In Case Condom Compact appears to be a regular makeup compact… but just flip up the false bottom, and the real contents are revealed. These condom compacts are the perfect gift for anyone who wants to practice discreet safe sex in style! Special edition Bling Condom Compacts are beautifully adorned with genuine Swarovski Crystals.

The next generation of luxury vibrators is here.

2007-11-15T14:11:00.000-05:00

Form 6 is the newest creation from the creators of the Little Gold and Little Steel, and this time they've brought their keen sense of design to a rechargeable multi-functioning silicone creation. With two independently-controlled vibrating 'pleasure centers', a sleek and streamlined design that is fully water resistant, the Form 6 is the new gold standard for luxury sex toys.

New toys for fall!

2007-09-28T10:16:00.001-04:00

Rosebud Crystal Plug
These hand-crafted plugs are stylish, smooth and the ultimate in functional luxury butt jewellery. Each crystal plug is made of body-safe stainless steel and features an elongated stem to keep it solidly in place. As well, these plugs are beautifully adorned with a genuine Swarovski crystal to give you an anal sex experience that looks as good as it feels. Various sizes. $105 - $125 more

Clyde Harness
Looking for a little cowboy swagger with your harness style? Made of soft leather, this low-rider harness is simple and functional. Clyde has comfortable D-ring waist and thigh adjustments plus on the inside of the harness, an interior harness to accommodate an additional dildo for the pleasure of the wearer. This dual-harness system is also compatible with double dildos. Fits 21" to 61" hips. $100 more

Little Chroma
Luxury sex toys now in full Technicolor! The Little Chroma is the latest addition to Jimmyjane's breakthrough line of sleek metal vibrators. Made of entirely body-safe materials, the Little Chroma features almost silent vibration, waterproof operation and a patented replaceable motor system to keep your Little Chroma running for life. Made of anodized aluminium. $185.00 more

Aneros Progasm
Finally an Aneros for guys who want MORE out of their Aneros prostate massager. 30% larger than the Maximus, the Progasm features two external rounded tabs for perineum and pressure point stimulation and Aneros' famous patented prostate massage mechanism that we all know and love. $85 more

Raquel
Hand-crafted by the crew at Vixen Creations, Raquel is Vixen's signature non-realistic VixSkin dildo. VixSkin's dual density silicone gives Raquel an incredible solid on the inside, soft on the outside feeling. Raquel's harness-compatible base also works as an effective suction cup, and as always Vixen's lifetime warranty.(7" x 1 1/2") $105 more

Pink Japan: From Kitsch to Kinky in the Land of the Rising Sun

2007-09-28T10:15:00.001-04:00

Our much loved educator Midori returns at the end of October for another series of workshops and the Canadian premiere of Pink Japan, an engaging, insightful, funny, and sometimes bizarre photo tour into Japan's hidden sexual culture today. Midori delves into the less documented daily realities of Japan's gender relations, sexual habits, sexual consumer culture and gay/lesbian/transgendered world. October 23, 2007, 7pm at Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave. Tickets are $12 advance and $15 at the door. For more information and to purchase tickets call 416-504-7934.

Don't Forget Your Pencils!

2007-09-28T10:14:00.001-04:00

Come As You Are dares you to get your education on; explore new sexual possibilities and get your sex questions answered by leading educators from around the world. Our fall workshop series includes popular workshops from Midori on Japanese Rope Bondage, feminist researcher Kathy Davis on Our Bodies Ourselves, four brand new workshops on Erotic Photography, Montréal sex educator Andrea Zanin, and of course workshop favourite, Female Ejaculation with Shannon Bell.

The Making of Our Bodies Ourselves

2007-09-20T16:17:00.000-04:00

A Presentation with Author Kathy Davis
Come join us as Kathy Davis tells the extraordinary story of the travels of this remarkable book that has inspired generations of women around the world (and translated into over 30 languages in the process).

Co-sponsored with The Women and Gender Studies Institute at the University of Toronto and the School of Women's Studies at York University. Wednesday, October 10th at 4:30PM (York University) and Thursday, October 11th at 4PM (University of Toronto). more

Back to School Buzz

2007-09-01T10:13:00.000-04:00

When it comes to sex education, adults definitely get the short end of the stick (or wooden ruler, as the case may be). It's as if society expects us to learn everything we need to know about sex by the age of eighteen, leaving us on our own for the next sixty or seventy years. As a result, many of us muddle through our adult sex lives without support to discover our true sexual potential. Of course the muddling can be fun, and it's not like you can get a PhD in sex technique (well not at any Canadian university), but it strikes us as odd that sex education is so lopsided, given that sex is a lifelong endeavour.

When people at parties ask us what we've learned over ten years of selling sex toys, we all agree that it's the profound need all of us have for more education, information, and support to explore our sexual selves. We also agree that the most rewarding part of our job is when we get to share in the learning with customers. Whether in our workshops series, answering questions in the store, on the phone and via email, we have learned so much from our customers and hopefully helped a few in return.

When we founded Come As You Are back in 1997 we put education front and centre in our mandate. It's so important to us that we are the only sex store in Canada to employ a certified sexuality educator, just to make sure that the information we provide is accurate and not overly biased by commercial concerns. We also believe that everyone has a right to equal access to information and education about sex.

No matter how many years it's been since we left behind formal schooling, September always evokes for us a back-to-school moment of the potential for learning. To celebrate our tenth year of going back to school with our customers we decided its time to offer some real incentive for sexual learning.

From August 15 to September 30 we're offering back-to-school buzz with a free vibrator with every purchase of an educational book or DVD in store or at www.comeasyouare.com.

We've also scheduled another season of incredible workshops and events that will get the blood pumping to your brain and all the other relevant organs (see News section for details).

Thanks again to all of you for supporting us over the past ten years and for giving us the privilege of learning about sex with the best group of students in the whole wide world!

An Inconvenient Screw

2007-04-20T14:56:00.000-04:00

As Al Gore brings sexy back to the soapbox and raises awareness of the challenges facing our environment, worrying about such things is no longer solely the domain of the activists among us. Many of us are becoming concerned about the things we put in and around our bodies, and the impact our lives have on the world around us.

Even the sex toy industry, slowly emerging from a murky history of shame and sleaze, seems to be taking some notice and some big manufacturers are pledging to stop producing sex toys containing phthalates in the coming years.

Sex, Disability, and Art

2007-04-20T14:55:00.000-04:00

In the months of June and July, we will be hosting photography by Loree Erickson. The art opening on June 7th will also include the first public screening of Loree's groundbreaking short films. This will be followed by a fabulous evening on July 21st - Reclaiming the Gaze: A Performance Evening Exploring Desire and Disability. With films by Loree Erickson, performances and more! Tallulah's Cabaret, 11 Alexander St. 7:30pm. Tickets $5 or PWYC (available at the door).