Naughty Eliot

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Last post

Heya, folks:

This will be my last post on Blogger. True, my hiatus doesn't officially begin until Tuesday, but I know I won't have anything else to say between now and then. I've already begun work on the new site with Fred and we hope to launch it sometime in January. I want to say it'll go live the 1st, but with my luck I don't want to make any promises.

I won't be moving my archives over to the new blog; this one will remain standing instead. I'll be starting fresh. There will be more reviews, more stories (yes, I will write new ones), more observations on sex, and anything else that comes to mind. Oh, and contests! I hope to have more. I'm really excited about this! It's still a bit surreal having my own domain, but it also completely kicks ass!

As for finding the new blog, I will either have a redirection in place or I will simply post the link. Of course, I'll also link back here on the new blog so any new readers can play catch-up.

Thanks to those of you who voted on my name poll and/or left a comment. I have made my decision but you won't know what it is until the blog launches. I know, I'm such a tease! You guys are awesome and I really appreciate you taking the time to vote/comment.

I've realized I left you, my lovely readers, out of my "I'm thankful" post. I'm sorry. You guys help me keep this blog going with your comments and tweets on Twitter. And, of course, your e-mails. Here's hoping this blog makes it another year, and maybe 5 or more if we're lucky. Thank you all so much!!

I thought I'd wrap up this post with another post someone wrote about me and this blog. This was back in February when this was all still so new, and I find myself chuckling when I re-read it now. Although both me and the blog have changed since then, a lot remains the same.

Getting to Know naughtyeliot

Eliot

While there is an inherent individuality in all blogs, naughtyeliot’s Thoughts On Naughtiness & Kink (editor's note: FYI: That was the original title of this blog) strikes the reader immediately with it’s ‘difference’. It is not only the style of her blog that reads more like a diary than any other blog I’ve seen, but Eliot herself who seems a diary-writer. Is that a term? It is now.

Essentially, there is an absolute interest in honesty. Eliot may be hiding a bit more than most sex bloggers, never revealing her face, but she contradicts this anonymity with what I never doubt to be the purest of truths. While she employs a welcoming style and language, this is Eliot’s space. It is categorized, asked and answered, addressed and redressed, and grown in. In short, it is the written version of a person. I get the distinct impression that while Eliot is happy to have you, were no one ever to read her blog again, that would be fine too. This is first and foremost for her.

The most obvious thing that sets Eliot apart from most sex bloggers, and most adults, really, is that she is a virgin. She is most acutely sexually aware and sexually explorative, but in the truest senses of the word she completely satisfies the requirements. This virginity is tied to nothing but the woman herself – not religion, not patriarchal rebellion – none of the usual suspects. In that she owns this aspect of herself so completely, she and the reader are permitted a rare insight into the wide-eyed wonder of a woman quite realized, but as of yet, physically bound by nothing and no one but her choice. There is no obvious A+B=C. I certainly don’t feel confident that any given experience or lack thereof has produced any subsequent emotion or personality trait. However, this virginity does play into things in the logical way, and it makes for an interesting possibility of a defined ‘before and after’ Eliot.

I have only been talking with Eliot on Twitter a short time, but can say that I felt immediately at ease with her. While I wish she was more accepting of herself and her body, I would be lying were I to say I am completely at ease with myself or my own, so I understand it’s a journey, and am confident she is heading in the right direction for her. I’m also confident she has a lot to offer, and you won’t be disappointed if you give her a read. Not that she needs you to.

Below the post is a wonderful comment from Kyle at Butchtastic. Kyle was one of the first (or the first, I can't remember) people to follow me on Twitter and support me and my blog. He's a great and sexy guy and if you're not already reading his blog, you should.

One thing in particular struck me about the post. The writer says my blog reads like a diary. I don't know about you guys, but I feel I've really gotten away from that aspect of my writing. My plan is to resurrect that aspect and hopefully I'll succeed.

Anyway, it's time for me to bid you all adieu until the new blog launches. I hope all of you will join me there! Until then, fare well!

Friday, November 27, 2009

Pleasurists #55

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Pleasurists is a round-up of the adult product and sex toy reviews that came out in the last seven days. For updates and information follow our RSS Feed and Twitter.

Did you miss Pleasurists #54? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists #56? Use our submission form and submit it before Sunday November 29th at 11:59pm PST. Be sure to read our submission guidelines.

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Looking for something other than reviews?

The latest (and first) edition! e[lust] #1

Editor’s Pick

LELO Elise by Scintillectual

Remember when I said I was on hiatus from relationships? Well, I lied. I know, I know! I can hear my friends railing now about the fact that I jump into things too quickly and yes, she has already moved in with me. But, really, I do think she’s THE ONE. Before you get all hot and bothered, let me introduce you. Dear reader, this is LELO Elise.

Note: Apparently I’m loving LELO reviews again this month (last week’s EP was LELO Ella)! I’ve read many many Elise reviews so they have to be special in order for them to catch my eye or make me want to finish them, and this one is written in an extremely entertaining manner so even if you’re burned out on LELO reviews like I thought I was it’s definitely worth the read.

Editor
Scarlet Lotus St. Syr

On to the reviews…

Vibrators

Dildos

Toys for Cocks

Tenga Flip Hole by Tales from the Porn Store

Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.

BDSM/Fetish

Adult Books/Games

Adult Movies/Porn

Lingerie

Industrial Net Stockings by Valyn

Miscellaneous

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I'm thankful

Thanksgiving is one of many holidays I don't celebrate. I ate our traditional dinner yesterday and that was it. That doesn't mean I'm not thankful for certain things and people. Molls over at Neamhspleachas tapped me for her Thanksgiving post, and here is my contribution.

I’m thankful for the medication I’m on for my anxiety and depression. If it wasn’t for Citalopram, I most likely never would have been able to get my driver’s license in August of last year. See, before I started taking it I had a huge panic attack at the thought of taking the driving test. Citalopram kept me calm enough to pass the test. Although I still get anxious and depressed over things and situations, Citalopram enables me to ride the waves instead of going under. I should note that I’m also thankful that I do not suffer from any of its possible side effects.

I’m thankful for my mother and brother. They both drive me to the brink of homicide sometimes, but my mother has been my rock all my life and my brother is keeping the family afloat by working, which is something he hates to do.

I’m thankful for the temporary job I’ll be working in January. Not only will I feel useful again, I’ll be taking some of the financial burden off my brother.

I’m thankful for my offline friends. If it wasn’t for the one and her mother, my family would have been fucked in an irreparable way. They’re providing us with transportation while we save up for own vehicle. My other friend has seen me through a lot and vice versa, and many times she’s given me respite from my troubles.

I’m thankful for my online friends, which means I’m also thankful for the internet that has brought them to me. A is arguably my closest friend and I love and appreciate him more with every year. Wanton is a very dear friend that I lost for several months. We’re still rebuilding our friendship but we’re getting there. M has been a great antidote to my former relationship with D. I hope we stay friends for a long time. I have many more online friends and acquaintances that I am thankful for; they know who they are.

I’m also thankful for the time I had with D. I learned a lot about myself during our time together and he was my first serious… um, well, anything. When it was good, it was damn good. I hope I never forget that. I now know what I do and do not want in a BDSM relationship.

I’m thankful for the companies who let me review sex products for them. Reviewing is the closest thing I’ve had to a job in years, and it’s given me a purpose.

Even though my family leaves in a shithole of a house, I’m thankful we have a roof over our head and food in the fridge. It’s not much of a consolation when things are really rough, but it’s a fact that shouldn’t be taken for granted.

On a lighter note, I’m thankful for the following:

The invention and progression of sex toys. I love having a variety of ways to get off and since I’m a virgin, it’s nice to have alternatives to my hands.

Key lime pie. That shit is fucking awesome!

Speaking of food, I’m really thankful for BBQ, especially ribs. Want to win my heart? Treat me to a BBQ feast with all the trimmings. And don’t forget the pickles. Seriously.

Razors. While I enjoyed my hairy phase, I love smooth legs, underarms and cunt.

My ability to take large sex toys. Just kidding! (sorta)

Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer fucking. I haven’t seen a better pairing of talented people. I don’t know who the luckier of the two is. I know who the unluckiest person is: Me, because I don’t get to fuck either of them.

I’m also thankful for Neil and Amanda as individuals. His Sandman (and other writing) has had a huge influence on me and her performance art and music inspires and uplifts me.

Finally, I’m thankful for my Liberator Fascinator Throe. I can gush to my cunt’s content and not have to worry about my sheets. Score!