It's a Sex Toy —for Dogs

She says she's there to make marriages stronger

(NEWSER) - Khadija Ahmed is a 33-year-old Bahraini wife and mother of three. But she is also a pioneer: the owner of the first public sex shop in Bahrain and possibly the Persian Gulf as a whole. Khadija Fashion House, which began as a profitable online outlet, supplies lingerie, massagers, sex toys, and even edible undies—all from its storefront in the market district of Isa. The store is so popular that she's preparing to open a second location, AOL News reports. More»

Eco-friendly products coming to a bedroom near you

(NEWSER) - If you’re an environmentalist with a strong libido—and hey, who isn’t?—why not try some of these naughty ways of helping the planet? They won’t hurt a bit, unless you ask nicely, the Chicago Tribune promises.

• Vegan Condoms: Most condoms contain the milk protein casein, but a select few are made with no animal byproducts at all. You can see which at vegancondoms.com .

Study sheds light on OCD cause in both humans and dogs

(NEWSER) - Dogs that engage in compulsive behavior like tail-chasing and blanket sucking share a genetic variation, according to new research. The researchers believe the study of Doberman pinschers—a breed especially vulnerable to canine OCD—sheds new light on the causes of the disorder in both humans and animals, the New York Times reports. More»

(NEWSER) - A green approach to sex, sexual aids, and protection is not only environmentally conscious but also healthy and prescient, the New York Post reports. “It’s really good to know you can power something up with your own body!” says the purveyor of a hand-cranked sex-toy. “It really is sort of post-apocalyptic: When you really can’t plug anything in, at least you’ll still have your vibrator.” More»

Burglar fornicates with dolls in alleyway

(NEWSER) - Australian police are hunting for a pervert who has twice broken into a Queensland sex shop and had sex with blow-up dolls, the Cairns Post reports. Both times, the deviant smashed a hole in the wall to gain entry to Laneway Adult Shop, stole several sex dolls and copulated with one in a nearby alley, leaving it there afterward. He is especially fond of the “Jungle Jane” model, the owner said. More»