Voting is Sexy! Do It Today!

Dear GetLusty readers,

Are you an American? Many of our readers come from across the world. But this message is especially for Americans and ex-pats living abroad (cast your absentee ballot).

You matter in this election

Cast your ballot. Your vote matters, and your opinion matters. Whether you're voting based on women's reproductive rights, education, national insurance, climate change (enter Barack Obama and Hurricane Sandy), medicare and social security or a variety of other issues. This election couldn't be any closer this November 6, 2012.

We're going to carve out some time in our busy schedules because voting is a priviledge and a duty that we take seriously. You could be the difference between your candidate winning and another sorry soul. For us, and for many women across the United States, it's Barack Obama. But if you think Romney is best suited to your needs, vote! Check out the Funny or Die video prompting you to vote!



Be heard. Vote today!

With love,
Erica Grigg and Tim Watson
Chief Lust Officers

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9 Reasons to Sign Up for the New GetLusty

At GetLusty for Couples, we're more than excited about what's next. We've talked briefly about it, but we thought it would be important to talk about what's next in a little more detail.

We're on a mission to end boring sex. As our Chief Lust Officer, Erica Grigg, went to Built in Chicago, a networking event for startups, investors and innovators, recently, she came upon many excited couples. They were itching to see what's next for GetLusty for Couples. It's hard not to like something that's aimed at getting couples a better sexual relationship.

And you, too, our readers, have taken the journey with us. On December 7th, we'll have a new site, a new format and even more value--for Chicagoans and those living nationally (and even our international readers)

Why should you sign up to our Beta?

#1 Improve your communication skills

Better communication skills and a happier relationship means better sex. Overall, have an awesome, fulfilling relationship. We'll have a list of online and local sex therapists and counselors to improve your love life. We'll also have a database of articles on having better communication.

#2 Join our growing community of like-minded couples

You're not the only couple that's passionate about an amazing sexual relationship. Our extensive community of couples nationally and internationally is already strong. And we started just 12 short weeks ago! We're working around the clock to grow the community. You're not alone. Join us! We're growing at around 50%+ per month. Already, readers have exclaimed, "You've saved my marriage!" Let us help you keep you both lusty--together!

#3 Get expert advice from professionals who care about your successful sexual relationship

We'll have advice from world-renowned sexologist, therapists and experts. We currently have over 375 articles on having better love and sex. Expect more of that in our next release!

#4 Easy access to awesome dates

In Chicago and want date ideas? We'll have numerous featured ideas and businesses to direct you to. They'll share our values and ideals. For example, looking for a woman-owned toy shop or lingerie store? We've got recommendations! National recommendations coming soon.

#5 End boring sex

Stomp out the myth that married sex is boring sex. Just because you're coupled doesn't mean sex has to be boring! 

#6 Expert-moderated forums

Have questions? We'll have forums. There, you'll be able to ask and answer questions, moderated by knowledgeable sex educators.

#7 Get healthier 

On the way to getting healthier? That's an essential component to great sex! We'll have Chicago classes to keep you in tip-top shape for excellent sex. We also have an entire section dedicated to staying healthy for better sex. For example, have you ever considered doing a class to improve your stripping skills? It's tons of fun.

#8 Have more adventures together


Want to get adventurous? Starting in Chicago, we'll have a host of ideas to get adventurous together. Then? The great sex that comes after knowing how much fun you've had together.

#9 Awesome giveaways & freebies

We'll have giveaways! For example, our next little giveaway is a VulvaLoveLovely creation. We'll have items you'll love that you may have never even heard of! We've just given away a Sqweel 2 (the world's best selling oral sex toy) from Lovehoney. And we're just getting started!

Thanks so much for being a part of our community! We look forward to providing you even more value with the launch of our new website!

Sign up to the next version of GetLusty for Couples here!

With love,
Erica Grigg & Tim Watson
Co-Founders and Chief Lust Officers

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Naked November is coming!

As Frankenstorm touches down in the Carolina's and New Jersey, we're hoping for safety for those affected. GetLusty readers, we'll do what we can to keep you stocked on resources to improve your relationship through the process at the least. We'll try to intersperse information for our West coast readers, but to be honest, you're likely hearing a lot about these updates anyway. Either way--we care and are really hoping things go as smoothly as possible for residents of those areas. (Luckily, we're in Chicago currently, but we'll get our share of snow soon, I'm sure). 

On to a brighter note. I cannot believe we're almost done with Orgasm October. We had so many fabulous articles that you--our readers--enjoyed. Within the next several days, we'll feature the best of. We certainly won't stop talking about orgasms, but we will be shifting gears slightly.

Can you believe Halloween is damn near over? November is coming! Oh, my. Fall. It's that time of year when you get cuddled up and nude? Wait, did I just say nude? Yes. We're talking about getting naked. That's right. If you haven't seen why we recommend nudity, you're missing out! We've talked about it before. Getting naked is highly enjoyable for many reasons.

It might seem counter-intuitive. You're going to be feasting, you'll be eating like crazy. Sure. But being naked--emotionally and physically--is just as important in November as in the summer.

Some of the things we'll address: why you should be naked sometimes (and not just in the shower). How feeling emotionally naked could improve your relationship (think: vulnerability). And, what are some naked date night ideas? We're not just talking about cranking your heat up in your living space,  we'll also talk about vulnerability and how you can be emotionally naked.

Because as we've heard before, when you're clear with your lover, and you're happy with yourself--that's far more likely to project onto your relationship. So go ahead--get naked! Even if it's just emotionally because you're cold.

Have article ideas? E-mail me directly erica@getlusty.com.

One more thing! Have 2 minutes to spare? Want to help end boring sex and enter to win a VulvaLoveLovely creation? 'Like' us on Facebook!

With love,
Erica Grigg & Tim Watson
Chief Lust Officers at GetLusty for Couples

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'Like' Us by November 1st & Win VulvaLoveLovey!

We're excited to announce we're giving away a VulvaLoveLovely creation on November 1st! The third in a series of giveaways, GetLusty for Couples loves giving you swag! Our Sqweel 2 care of Lovehoney.com is close to being in the hands of a lucky GetLusty for Couples reader. Checking e-mail within 24 hours to claim your prize could be the trickiest part of this contest.

Why We Love VulvaLoveLovely

In the words of the Founder of VulvaLoveLovely, Jessica Marie:
For a long time I didn’t think about my Vagina, to avoid feeling all of the things that you feel after all of that.

Whenever I thought of my Vagina in any context, I got this sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I felt dirty, I felt useless, I felt ashamed and I felt used, thrown away, I felt like a piece of garbage. Death, sadness and humiliation all lingered there.

Traditional counseling didn’t work. I couldn’t shake the shame. So I decided to restructure. I took something I hated and turned it into art, art I thought was beautiful.

Slowly, I found it wasn’t the art that was beautiful, it was me. I felt completely liberated. Then I started working with a rape crisis center where I was able to recognize how effectively society tells us that:, we should be ashamed by our Vulvas, to be pretty you have to fit one very unreachable standard and to validate your prettiness you need to have sex with men, even if you’re not interested. That is when I started VLL.

Want to win? 'Like' us on Facebook, and don't forget to 'Like' VulvaLoveLovely, too! On Twitter? 'Follow' us at @GetLusty. Are you subscribed to our daily eNewsletter?

We really appreciate your continued support and really look forward to offering you more, better support to end sex in your relationship.

Tons of love,
Erica Grigg & Tim Watson
Chief Lust Officers

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100 Stickers to 5 Cities: Thank You Readers!

Dear reader,

Yesterday, we sent out 100 stickers to 5 cities across the USA.

This represents a small subsection of our readers--whom we sincerely appreciate!

What else went along? Hand written thank you notes to our biggest fans.

Also, discreet envelopes so no one even knows about your littlest gifts.

No, hand written thank you's are not dead. We'll be continuing to reward & thank our early adopters.

Why? We sincerely appreciate you as a reader of our site! We hope to be a great asset to the sex education community -- and make a big difference in the lives of couples everywhere.

Would you also like stickers? Visit http://bit.ly/stickers4me and get your GetLusty stickers, too!

Thanks so much for reading!

With love,
Erica Grigg
Chief Lust Officer

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We Want YOU as a GetLusty Writer!

GetLusty is a small but growing team based out of Chicago.

We are in startup mode, actively interested in featuring influential sex educators, therapists, authors and other influencers.

We are a non-angel backed, bootstrapped, fast growing & women-run business that prides itself on making a serious impact in sex.

We started off our eNewsletter and want to feature/ cross-post your articles!

Can we feature you?

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GetLusty Online Swag!

We just posted about our sticker giveaway. However, we understand you might not be comfortable enough to take us home with you. Not everyone is as sexually charged as we are. One thing we aren't is pushy. We're all about great relationships, so that's why we don't want to give you something you don't want!

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So let us give you online swag!

We have buttons, pictures & ads galore that promote love & better sex.

Are you a sex blogger?

We want to reach out and promote your great work here. We'd also love to give you a free button for your site (that we can also custom create for you). We even have an extensive list of ads in support of happy couplehood.

Grab a button (to the right)

Have extra side bar space? We'd love your support for awesome marriage

Can we connect?

We'd love to have GetLusty on your blogroll, or side bar on your website about GetLusty.

How can we support you?

If you don't know us, please introduce yourself and let us support your amazing work through expanded publicity!

We'll be eternally happy and you'll do your part to make sex education for couples possible.

Thanks again,
Erica

This is post by Erica Grigg, our Founder and Chief Lust Officer. She's a writer, marketer, social entrepreneur and sex geek. She wants to end boring sex. If you don't see Erica riding around downtown, Chicago in her beach cruiser or at a diner with her adoring husband, you see her chatting up the tech community about the importance of sex and love in marriage. Follow Erica on Twitter @ericagrigg or subscribe via Facebook and Google+. Want to connect about business partnership with a woman-run business that cares? E-mail me directly at erica@getlusty.com.

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Free Stickers! Be a GetLusty Ambassador

Lovely readers,

It's Erica Grigg here. Founder & Chief Lust Officer at GetLusty.

Thank you for supporting us!

GetLusty aims to be a positive force in the lives of couples everywhere. Starting in Chicago with an international remit, our readership comes from 10+ countries.

Across dozens of cities worldwide (including Chicago), we want inspiring couples to think proactively about their sexual lives.

Can we send you free stickers?

We just received stickers in the mail today, and we want to give them away. So, what's in it for you?



We want to make you an ambassador for your city! 

We'll start off with sending stickers to give you some GetLusty love. Completely free. Feel free to put them on your laptop, cell phone or wherever you choose!

They're simple, GetLusty.com stickers. Check them in action with my cell phone cover... sexy!

Two options:

1. We can either send you stickers (completely free including shipping)

2. Grab a button to put on your site to support GetLusty! (See below)

Get stickers within the week. Fill out the Google Doc below.

Together, we can do our part in ensuring more couples have the opportunity to learn & grow sexually.

Thanks,
Erica

PS: Note on privacy

We'll never share your information. EVER. We also won't keep your address on file. We care about your personal safety as much as ours. Our only objective is to send you free stickers!

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