F*ck Around and Find Out with Anna Lee: ‘Tis the season to be horny

Yesterday, I was on the San Francisco Muni going home, and the lady sitting across from me was wearing a knitted sweater with a snowflake in platform heels dancing on a pole. It said, “LET IT HOE.” Y’all. LET. IT. HOE. If that isn’t the bat signal for letting us know it’s officially time for the slutty holiday spirit, I don't know what is. To the incredible woman wearing that sweater: If you’re reading this column, know that I love you, I love your sweater, and I thank you for kicking this column off in the most exquisite way.

Does lingerie actually work on guys? - Janet M.

The short answer: Yes. The longer answer: Still yes. 

I’m just kidding! Here’s my longer answer: Of course, it depends on the guy, but if I had to make a bet, I’d wear the damn lingerie nine out of 10 times. In my experience, lingerie reactions from men usually range from them being absolutely gobsmacked to thinking it’s nice—but being more excited about seeing you out of it. I personally have yet to meet a guy who actively despises lingerie, making it a very high-chance bet that it’ll be a hit.

Now, for my even longer answer: The true secret superpower of lingerie isn’t the lace, silk, or the price tag that could fund a mini vacation. It’s the confidence you radiate when you’re wearing it. If putting on that sparkly, bowed thong makes you feel like a total smoke show, that energy is so contagious.

My secret weapon? Babydoll lingerie. It’s perfect for covering my bloated stomach after a big meal. (Let’s just say my collection of babydoll lingerie might reveal how often I indulge in big meals.)

What are your favorite drugs to take while orgasming? Do you recommend drugs and sex? -Antony L.

Drugs?! Officer, I don’t even know what a drug is!

Okay, but really—in all honesty, I tend to like to be sober, so I don’t have strong recommendations when it comes to drugs and sex. However, if there’s one thing I think is worth trying now and then, it’s good old cannabis. (Note: I live in California, where recreational use is legal! Laws may be different in your home state.)

I even went viral once on Medium for writing about weed lube and how it skyrocketed my orgasm data. The best way I can describe it is that, with the right amount, cannabis helps relax my often-buzzing brain and allows me to focus entirely on my body: the sensations, the mood, the sounds, and the touches. And with weed lube, it doesn’t make you psychoactively high, but it makes your vagina high. (If that makes any sense?) It’s like your vagina can feel colors.

I am also fully aware that this makes me sound like some high-as-a-kite stoner, but in my defense, there has been a handful of research dating as far back as 1974 that cannabis can increase sensation, sensuality, and enhance touch. So feeling colors isn’t that far off, you know what I mean?! 

What is the best way to store all of your sex toys? Especially with different materials? -Anonymous

Oh man, I’m about to embarrass myself as the founder of a sex toy company and admit that, realistically, I just throw all my toys into a giant bin. But to be fair, I only own body-safe material toys, which I know won’t melt into each other. Anytime I get gifted a dangerous, melty-material toy, I stick it in a jar on my desk and watch it melt over time. Some people have lava lamps on their desks; I have bad, melty vibrators in jar jail. With this said, please let me have this as my one pass for “do as I say, not as I do.” 

There are plenty of ways to store your sex toys depending on how Type A you are. Some people have dedicated, locked storage units organized by size, style, and kink. Others just tuck their toys into pouches in their sock drawer.

Regardless of your approach, the key to proper storage is:

• Store each toy individually, whether in pouches, Ziplocs, or compartments. (Bonus: Keep matching chargers with the toy!)
• Avoid extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
• Always clean and dry toys before storing them.
• Ditch any toys made from melty, porous, or questionable materials.

And it’s that simple! 🎵Let it hoe, let it hoe, let it hoe. 🎵

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