The Month of Love! By: Bruce Ewing / Having Faith Valentine’s Day decorations and “choco-gifts” began to appear in stores in late December and the pressure continues to build to mid- February, as we try to figure out what we will do for that “special one.” Even more pressure seems to be put on single people during this month. Some love February 14th! Some dread it. Valentines Day is named for St. Valentine who preached LOVE in the third century and was martyred on Feb. 14, 269. Before that, there was a Jewish holiday in existence — The Day Of Love (Tu B’Av) which began in the late 2nd century, and often occurs in early August. Jewish or Christian — the center of our faiths is LOVE. Judaism was the first religion to place love at the heart of everything. “Love your neighbor.” “Love the stranger.” Let The Games Begin! By: Lauren Tallman / Erotic Las Vegas Envision yourselves… Tarzan and Jane grasping onto one another swinging on a vine. Heathcliff and Catherine on the moors, with hair and clothes whipping in the wild winds. Superman and Lois as he swoops in and carries her to breathtaking heights… Role-playing can bring the zing back to a lack-luster love life, especially when enhanced with discreetly purchased items acquired from local love emporiums like Adam & Eve in Las Vegas. “Seniors have mature attitudes,” Jodie Allen, manager of Adam & Eve, on 2600 W. Sahara, said. “They open up and ask questions. Many begin small in their initial purchases, but, as they experiment, they buy items to fulfill big fantasies.” Or look to the very center of Judaism. “A life of love — and a love of life. All the rest is commentary!” (Rabbi Jonathan Sacks) Christianity often looks to 1 Corinthians 13, where Paul writes, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud… It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrong… It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” I’ve been in a wonderful relationship for more than 25 years but I’m not one who likes to play into the pressures of the holiday. Instead of giving in to all the commercialism, I want to try to become a better me this month. I want to do my best to love, not just the person with whom I share my life but all people. I want to do my best to love my neighbor and the stranger. I want to be more patient and kind. I want to protect, trust, hope, and persevere better. What might our world be like if we spent less time focused on the holiday, and instead looked to be more kind and loving to all with whom we come in contact? Let’s try it and see what happens! Bruce Ewing - a singer/actor since the age of 12, has appeared in “Forever Plaid, Phantom, and The Phat Pack. He still sings where/ when asked as well as teaching at OLLI/UNLV 34 February 2024 Allen said men tend to buy things they feel will enhance a woman’s pleasure and women buy satin robes, lacy nighties and sexy outfits from a mischievous schoolgirl, a sensuous secretary, to an his and her Santa teddy/ Santa briefs set, each red with white trim. There is even a plus-size nightie with football decals to catch a man’s eye during football season. “Senior men purchase variety briefs, more so than younger men,” Allen said. “They lean toward the decorated ones with leopard spots, or the one we have in black with a large red heart imprinted on the back. We have a lot of choices in all shapes, sizes, and colors.” Some seniors turn to Faithful Fling, a couples’ membership website that helps users add passion to their marriage with wonder, intrigue, and adventure achieved through stimulating role-playing scenarios. According to news platform Elite Daily, roleplaying with a partner and acting out your sexual fantasies is a strong indicator you feel emotionally and physically safe in a relationship and trust your partner. “Scheduling sex is sexy,” she said. “When you plan in advance, your most powerful sex organ, your brain, has days to anticipate what you’ll do and how you’ll do it, and the pleasure you’ll receive.” This month, why not think about dressing up as a Zorro, with a cape and mask, proving your devotion to a sensuous Elena De la Vega… Let the games begin! Lauren Tallman is founder of the Erotic Writers Group of Las Vegas and author of “Harem of the Dragon,” “Come Again?,” and “How to Have an Affair and Not Get Caught.” Visit her website: laurentallman.com.
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