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          It is February, a month of celebration of two amazing things: Black History (because without it we wouldn’t have all the great things like mailboxes, streetlights, the blood bank, or the world’s fastest computer) and Valentine’s Day. Although the history of Valentine’s Day is grim and just down right depressing, it has flourished into a billion-dollar obsessive man-made holiday where even if it’s not real, people want to feel loved and important for just that one day so they celebrate it.      While thinking about Valentine’s Day, I thought about the one thing I always said I would give my husband (whenever I get one) on Valentine’s Day or our anniversary; and that was a threesome. As I was having this conversation with a friend of mine, I broke down how I would plan it, mainly controlling the entire situation because lord knows I do not need this to backfire in any kind of way lol. And that is when the whole conversation on threes...

The Shape of Water Guillermo del Toro is a master of crafting atmosphere and mood with his filmography encompassing a gamut of genres. His specialty is dark fantasy and his newest film, The Shape of Water (2017), is a worthy entry. The film takes place in Baltimore during the early ‘60s at the Occam Aerospace Research Center. A young mute woman named Elisa Esposito (Sally Hawkins) works there as a janitor on the night shift. During one of her rounds she discovers the existence of “Amphibious Man” (Doug Jones) a humanoid water creature that is being kept prisoner in a tank by the military. The rest of the film follows her interactions with this mysterious being and her run-ins with Richard Strickland (Michael Shannon) a mean-spirited, jingoistic colonel. Sally Hawkins is fabulous in this role and her vivacious personality and intense emotions shine through every one of her scenes. Since she is mute, she only communicates through sign language -- her body language and facial exp...

What’s up fellow gamers? Starting this month, I’m changing up the format of the game review and shifting the focus from console games to card games, board games, etc. I wanted to take this time to introduce you guys to a new game that’s currently trending all over social media. It’s also a game that I played more than my share of rounds of over the holidays. Drunk Uno started trending on Facebook a few months ago. My guess is that whoever came up with this version of Uno was just tired of the same old drinking card games, i.e., Smoke or Fire. (we’ll discuss that next review). Drunk Uno can be played by three or more players (ideally). And of course, different cards have different meanings. First, everybody takes a shot as soon as they walk through the door. One person shuffles, the person to the right cuts the deck, and the first person deals to the left. Once everyone has seven cards, the rest are placed in the middle and are to be used as the pull deck. If someone puts down...

For over a decade, the Dirty Show® has been considered one of the largest and most important  erotic art exhibitions on the planet. Each year, the exhibit features hundreds of quality erotic works, in virtually every imaginable media, from all over the world. This year, The Dirty Show is taking place February 9-11 and February 16-17at the Russell Exhibition Center in Detroit. The Friction Staff got a chance to sit down with the creator of the Dirty Show, Jerry Peterson and pick his brain about the show’s history, what he enjoys most about the show, what he’s looking forward to at this year’s show and his hopes for the future. FS: How long has the Dirty Show been in existence?  JP: 19 years. It has changed venues maybe 6-7 times here in Detroit. FS: Are you the creator behind the event? And if so what drove you to create such a show? JP: Yes, you could consider me the creator of the Dirty Show. For years I wrote for Juxtapoz, and art magazine. I convinced a friend ...

The Ultimate Playlist Picking the right song to get it on to is an art form — one that can do wonders for your sex life. In fact, it can be the deciding factor between whether or not you’re getting laid tonight. Choose a tune that they’re totally feeling, and it’ll get them loose and in the mood. Put on something too freaky, and she’ll be freaked out. Don’t think that a little mood music can’t help you if you already know your partner is ready and willing. Dirty beats with the right lyrics can absolutely be the muse for that next level kinky move. But what about once the song is over, and the two of you (hopefully) aren’t done yet? Glad you asked. Curating a sex soundtrack is a delicate process, I’m here to help with that process! You’ll need to take a few things into consideration when you’re thinking about the order and flow of the whole thing. Of course, it depends on what kind of sex you’re looking to have. But ideally, you want your playlist to follow the trajectory of your se...

Houston Girl I can recall an event in particular that completely changed my views on sexuality. I took a trip out to Houston, Texas to visit my favorite cousins, who had moved out there together about five years prior. Before I got down there, all they could talk about was the nightlife and how great it was to spend their weekends out on the town. I was excited to experience just a little bit of what they already had. I was a newly single lesbian ready to mingle and my cousins already let me know that there was a wide selection of beautiful femmes ready for the taking. The first night, we went out to one of the clubs that was located about two miles from their townhome. We pre-gamed beforehand so we were all lit and ready to make memories with each other as well as a few lucky strangers. Not even twenty minutes after we arrived and ordered our drinks, I met a beautiful woman. She was a gorgeous mix of African-American and Brazilian, needless to say, she made a few heads turn th...

The Yogi The yogi position is best described as an upside-down doggie-style position, and is perfect for any woman who has ever felt claustrophobic having her head smushed into a pile of pillows. How to do it: The woman lies down on the floor or another firm surface, slowly arches her back and pushes off the floor with her hands, mimicking the wheelbarrow yoga position. The man then enters from a kneeling position between her legs.

The Classic Man They say that there is nothing like the real thing, but baby the Classic Man is as close as it will get! Available in three tantalizing flavors (colors); chocolate, vanilla, and black licorice, the Classic Man is sure to satisfy that sweet tooth! The Classic Man is sculpted to give you the look, and sensation, of the real thing. The undeniable realistic look and feel of the veins, and balls will without a question bring all of those fantasies to real life. The Classic Man’s suction cup allows you to utilize this dildo without the use of your hands, and take over any smooth surface; headboard, footboard, table, shower. Oh the possibilities are endless. Made with a plastic material that’s firm and flexible also specifically designed for any type of water play will make those legs shake, toes curls and moans seductively escape as you reach your climax. One a scale of 1-10 we would definitely give it a 10. The flexibility that it offers (literally and figuratively) ...

“I really love Valentine’s Day!’ said no unattached person ever.  And why shouldn’t the holiday be depressing for singles, when everyone else is basking in the glory that is romantic love.  While this feeling is understandable, its not exactly rational; being in love is no more wonderful and probably quite a bit less so, on Valentine’s Day than it is on any other day of the year. The purpose of Valentine’s Day is to assure your romantic partner that all the time and energy that he or she is investing into your relationship is not being wasted, and to give them enough confidence to continue investing in your relationship into the future.  Plain and simple.  If one partner in the relationship feels like they were neglected in the receiving of romantic gifts or gestures, by any measure, then there is a good chance the relationship won’t last through March.  Wow, that’s a lot of pressure. Of course, we look for this sort of feedback throughout the year, but F...

Charges Against Genital Mauler Dropped Prosecutors decided against pursuing a criminal charge against a Pennsylvania woman who was arrested for allegedly attacking her spouse, leaving puncture marks and scratch marks on his genitals following a 1:45AM confrontation in the shower. 22-year-old Abigail Geiger was charged with simple assault in mid-September following a fight with her husband, David, inside the couple’s residence in Lititz, a Lancaster County town. According to police reports, David “received puncture marks and scratch marks to his genitals” when Abigail grabbed him “to stop him from leaving the shower.” Abigail told officers that they had been arguing in the shower. David was taken to a local hospital and treated for the injuries he suffered during the incident. According to court records, the district attorney’s office withdrew the assault charge against Abigail on December 28. No reason was given for dropping the misdemeanor rap. The Geigers, parents to a...

     Wow, can you believe it? Because I sure as hell can’t! It is officially the new year, 2018! With that being said I am sure that many of us are guilty of setting those unrealistic goals that we would absolutely love to obtain but probably won’t because we didn’t start working on them before January 1st. And since it takes 21 days to create a habit, and 21 days into the month of January means almost a whole month gone of 2018, means………Yep, you guessed it the beginning of postponing, and procrastination of those very goals you set. I am sure that many of us have said or thought “New Year New Me”. I am sure that many of us are going into this year with the right intentions, and may really want to make changes rather big, medium, or large and that is great, but we must be realistic and honest with ourselves on those goals that we are setting.      I have always been a person that has always been goal oriented. I write down all my goals, and then br...

Iconic Japanese director Takashi Miike’s 100th (!) film Blade of the Immortal (2017), isn’t a masterpiece, but it’s still head and shoulders above most other modern samurai films and it’s a fine take on the manga source material. Hiroaki Samura’s manga serial ran for almost twenty years and it’s surprising that it took this long for it to get a live action adaptation. Miike isn’t a stranger to adapting manga and his previous attempts have been mostly successful. Blade of the Immortal revolves around Manji (Takuya Kimura), a samurai who has been cursed with immortality and cannot die. He becomes the bodyguard of a young girl named Rin (Hana Sugisaki) who comes to him for help with avenging the death of her parents. The film starts out rather straightforward (in black and white) and feels like a classic chanbara film. Once it transitions over to the main plot it becomes a modern interpretation of a samurai film with a pulpy grindhouse feel. Someone who is expecting a realistic perio...

Happy New Year Friction readers! ‘Tis the season for making and dedicating yourselves to those New Years Resolutions and one of my personal resolutions is to get back into gaming like I used to be. Gaming has always relaxed me because it helped me escape the stresses of the outside world and provided me with an inner peace that can’t even be described. I can recall being about 16 years old when my older sister purchased a copy of Silent Hill 3 for the Playstation 2 we shared along with our younger sisters. We were all excited about playing because we’d played both of the previous games so we already knew what to expect from the new installment. Needless to say, Silent Hill 3 exceeded our expectations and all four of us experienced terrifying nightmares until finally, the last battle at carnival took place and the game ended shortly after. Now that’s what I call a heavy gaming experience. A little background on the game, it was released in August of 2003, but I didn’t get my hands...

Baby it’s cold outside and it’s the perfect time to get hot and wet with your playmate in the bedroom. For this edition of Music To Fuck To, we explore the music that makes women weak in the knees and helps make their panties fall to the floor. The artists that made it to this month’s suggested playlist have been known to make the ladies swoon. Their albums are often used as tools to relax the ladies and make them want to open all the way up. While some of the songs on the list are well known, others are hidden gems that are sure to make your woman crave you. The combination of rhythmic instrumentals and smooth vocals serve as the ultimate musical aphrodisiac. Our suggestion is that you put this playlist on repeat and prepare yourself for a long night of slow, sensual love making. Check out our top 10 as well as our choice of the top song to take it slow and steady to. Thank us later and don’t forget to add them to your Bedroom Boom playlists. Top 10 Picks: 1. Lloyd- Naked 2....

Triple Feature It’s not often that I go to the movies alone, but I love going to the theater. Once in a while there is a film I want to see that no one else really cares to spend money on.  No big deal, you’re not supposed to talk during the movie anyway. Seems to me that going to the movie theater is the best thing to do on your own.  So I purchased tickets to ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin,’ and planned for the enjoyable solo evening. It wasn’t a sellout. I was the first one in my seat, but that’s usual.  I prefer the very back row in the very middle, so I’ll arrive early enough to procure my favorite spot. There were only four other people in the theater besides myself.  Two couples.  One arrived a few moments after I did and seated themselves more towards the lower middle half.  I had thought that perhaps the three of us would have the entire theater to ourselves, but the other couple arrived during the previews, and sat right in front of me. At fir...

The Amazon The Amazon is the ultimate woman-controlled position. The man lies on his back with his knees bent toward his chest. Then the woman squats over this newly formed seat. This position requires the woman to have strong legs, but creates a great time for both partners. 

The Love Stick Enjoy a customized masturbation experience, with this unique bendable vibrator! The Love Stick is designed to pleasure you in a multitude of ways, with 13 powerful vibrations speeds, patterns, and pulsations. Better yet, this innovative solo or couples toy can be bent and twisted to a variety of shapes for clitoral stimulation, vaginal penetration, or both! A raised bump at the end provides pin-pointed ecstasy wherever it touches. The Love Stick is made of premium silicone that is waterproof and non-porous for an easy cleaning experience. A magnetic charger provides incredible power to this exciting new pleasure tool. Calling this toy amazing does not give it the credit it truly deserves! If you can think of a way to use it, its flexibility will bring it to reality! And the magnetic charger makes re-boosting easier than 1-2-3. With it’s sleek and flexible design, magnetic charging, and a guaranteed orgasm at the end of this rainbow I would give it a 10/10. Ava...

My first job in the food industry was as a server for a nice Italian restaurant.  It was a classy place, the sort you see in the movies. The uniform was a crisp button up collared shirt, black tie and black slacks. The staff was great, and I generally had a lot of fun. We often hosted big groups of professional golfers that came into town during the Buick Open every year. I was lucky enough to get the big table of eight PGA tour golfers one summer evening.  I remember my boss being a bit nervous, as a golfer he followed the sport and made sure to tell me that a few of the men sitting at my big table were big golf celebrities. I had no clue, as I couldn’t care less about the sport, but assured my boss that I would take great care of all my guests.  I did take great care of them. Appetizers and drinks were enjoyed as they waited for their meals, and some unwarranted comments were made about my physic. Main course was served and offers to take me to their next tour sto...