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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2007
PASSION (CONTINUED FROM 1A)
Pulling out the "World's Smallest Condom" evokes laughter from the group. Hay holds up "Peter
group. Hay holds up Pete Linetick" Linetick in the
"stick", lipstick in the shape of a "wig", one of her most popular gifts. "Peter Lipstick" sells for $5, making it one of the least expensive purchases.
She then moves on through the relaxation and romance enhancement products including products like the "Pulsa Bath", a kind of vibrating sponge, and the "Love Swing" designed to allow couples to achieve new sexual positions. The "Pulsa Bath" sells for $13, where as the Love Swing, one of the company's most expensive toys, goes for $130.
"Customers are always surprised when they see products from TV," Hay said of the "Love Swing," which was featured on an episode of "Sex and the City".
Hay even provides product samples for the women to try, such
as DOSs Buddy," a lotion that increases sensitivity when applied to nipples but doubles as a lip moisturizer.
Hay hands out Q-tips with a touch of "Bosom Buddy" asking the more daring women to apply it to their nipples and the shyer ones to their lips.
She tells them that Slumber Parties even offers a product for those interested in recreating the whipped-
bottle sells for $8.50.
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After Hay completes the romance enhancement portion of the party, she takes a break to change her display. The women mingle in the kitchen to devour strawberry daiquiris and cupcakes frosted with "twigs."
Hay reminds the women to never use real dairy products in their "tacos" because it increases the chance of yeast infections. "Top
A small line forms for the bathroom, where Hay has placed samples of "X-Scream" and "Nymph Niagra," the company's two best-selling products at Slumber Parties, according to the company's Web site. Each product guarantees an increase in arousal to get a woman's "taco," raring
After the intermission it's time for the big toys — the bedroom accessories, as Hay calls
to go. A 1-ounce jar of either product sells for $17.
m, which carry a shock value for most of her clients. "The
Quiver," a vibrator resembling a cactus, has the power to take the women's breath away. The cactus like needles act as French ticklers, Hay says. The Quiver sells for $102.
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Education is a large part of Slumber Parties says Hay, who tells the women about four ways they can achieve
"I believe part of my job is to educate the truth about sex to help enhance someone's life." Hay said.
"The Triple Treat," which has finger-like extensions, guaran-
of $35.
For those not in ed in the phallic-shaped bedroom accessories, the "Tongue Teaser" is available. The realistic, three-speed tongue costs $36.
Slumber Parties prides itself on confidentiality for clients, Haid said.
Although men aren't allowed to attend Slumber Parties,the women can purchase the few products available for male pleasure. The "Super Stretch," a silicone sleeve designed to go around a man's "twig," offers the opportunity for the women to "take the night off", Hay said. A night off costs $25.
With the vibrators collected into an odd-shaped pile on the floor, Hay ends her presentation. Sales, however, take place in private.
This is why at the end of the party purchases take place in a one-on-one session in a different room.
During the private meeting a woman can try on Hay's limited supply of lingerie. Hay offers a discount if the women show at least one party guest the outfit. Each distributor chooses their own supply of lingerie.
Hay said her decision to become a Slumber Parties distributor wasn't all about money. She liked the idea of educating women about their needs in the bedroom.
Each Slumber Parties distributor is trained to sell company products. Hay received a DVD and literature explaining the products available.
"The video and pamphlets explained in great detail the products, from their ingredients to their suggested uses," Hay said.
Hav said the knowledge she
However, Dennis Dailey, professor emeritus of social welfare and longtime teacher of a University of Kansas class on human sexuality, had his concerns with the information provided by the company at such parties.
He said the knowledge she has gained from medical school also helped her educate her clients.
"People who do these are sales people, selling a product," Dailey said. "They could be giving inaccurate advice."
He said, for example, that there was only one type of orgasm but numerous ways to achieve an orgasm, contradicting what Hay said about four kinds of orgasms.
The parties are clearly private and more comfortable than going to stores, Dailey said.
Austyn Boyett, Lenexa senior who attended a Slumber Party held by Hay, said she wouldn't be as
"It's a great way to hang out with your friends and learn some things you didn't know before." Bovett said.
Hay recalled having a one client who had purchased a bedroom accessory from an adult novelty store but was clueless on how to use it properly until she attended a party.
While stores offer similar products, Hay said Slumber Parties sells sex toys you couldrit find elsewhere.
comfortable going to a public store as would be at a house party.
"Helping to fulfill clients' needs inside and outside of the bedroom is my job responsibility," Hay said.
Slumber Parties carry products from massage oils to vibrators to meet every client's sexual needs.
Kansan staff writer Ashlee Kieler can be contacted at akieler@ kansan.com.
— Edited by Stacey Couch
WEATHER
WEATHER Rain, snow, tornadoes pummel Midwest states
DENVER — A storm system piled more than a foot of snow on the Colorado foothills Tuesday and hit the Plains with violent thunderstorms, flooding rainfall and hail.
A tornado damaged several buildings near the small town of Wild Horse about 110 miles southeast of Denver, but no injuries were reported, the Cheyenne County Sheriff's Department said. The department did not immediately have details on damage.
"I was terrified," said Wild Horse resident William Skimmer, 47, of
Wild Horse. "It was right there, by my neighbor's, just about 200 feet away."
A second twister was reported near the Colorado-Kansas line about 35 miles east of Wild Horse, but there were no immediate details.
High winds caused some damage in the Dallas-Forth Worth area, and two tornadoes were reported. It was unclear whether the twisters caused the damage.
Evergreen, Colo., in the foothills west of Denver, reported 16 inches of snow, and other foothills towns had up to 14 inches.
"There's cars sliding off the roads everywhere," said Rick Olde, owner
of Olde's Convenience Store in Evergreen.
Some schools were closed in the mountains and foothills.
Tumbling boulders, a fallen power line, accidents, slick pavement and poor visibility forced nearly a dozen door closures, including on interstates 25 and 70.
A jackknifed semi backed up traffic for nearly 20 miles on south-bound I-25 between Denver and Colorado Springs.
Hail the diameter of quarters peppered parts of southeastern Colorado, and authorities said some rural roads were blocked by flooding from heavy rain in northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas
and southwest Nebraska.
Up to 7 inches of rain was likely in parts of Nebraska, said National Weather Service meteorologist Cindy Fay in Hastings, Neb.
Associated Press
COURTS
NY lawyer disbarred after aiding imprisoned terrorist
NEW YORK — A civil rights lawyer convicted of helping an imprisoned terrorist sheik communicate with his disciples was disbarred Tuesday. The New York Supreme Court's Appellate Division denied Lynne Stewart's request to
voluntarily resign from the practice of law.
Stewart was convicted in 2005 of providing material support to terrorists. She had released a statement issued by one of her clients, Omar Abdel-Rahman, a blind sheik sentenced to life in prison for plotting to blow up five New York landmarks and assassinate Egypt's president.
The appellate panel said Stewart became subject to losing her law license immediately upon being convicted of a felony.
Her request to resign was in a letter dated Nov. 14, 2006, after she was convicted, and therefore could not be accepted, the court said.
Stewart was convicted of one count each of conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to provide and conceal material support to terrorist activity and providing and concealing material support to terrorist activity. She also was convicted of two counts of making false statements. The state appellate court said the federal convictions of making a false statement were analogous to a state felony statute against filing a false written statement.
Stewart was sentenced to 28 months in prison. Government prosecutors had asked for a sentence of 30 years.
Associated Press
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