DIY Your Own Lube

Hey ladies, we all know that we make our own lube on a daily basis but sometimes you need/want more than what your body is producing. That's where making your own DIY lube comes in. Many commercial lubes use crazy, non-FDA regulated or approved, chemicals, not unlike some of the chemicals used in anti-freeze and brake fluid. Stay away from commercial lubes that contain Propylene glycol, parabens, and synthetic fragrances!

I'll be the first to admit that I often refer to my beautiful cunt as a well-oiled machine, but that doesn't mean I'm going to be putting anti-freeze or brake fluid all up in there.

Many fabulous, female-owned and oriented sex product stores like Toys in Babeland are now starting to offer new eco-friendly personal lubricants like Babeland Naturals Organic Lube and Good Clean Love.

But for the DIY-on-the-go gal such as myself, it's more fun and economical to make your own lube.

Here's what you need to do to be slipping and sliding in no time:

Ingredients
1 pot for boiling
2 cups of water
2.5 Tbsp of flax seeds (you can get this at most grocery stores or health foods stores)
20 minutes of your lovely time
a stove or hot plate for boiling

DIY-it
1 - Pour the 2 cups of water into the pot and bring to a boil on your stovetop
2 - Add the 2.5 tbsp of flax seeds to the boiling water and simmer the seeds for about 20 minutes or until the water is reduced by half
3 - Strain out the solid flax seeds immediately after 20 minutes
4 - Let your lube cool so it's safe to use and enjoy!

You can store the lube in a reusable container in your fridge for up to 2 weeks. Un-refridgerated lube should only be used for up to two days after making it.

Don't forget to give your lube a special, sexy name and if you're feeling extra crafty and foxy, a sexy label! I call mine "Doris Miller's Sexy Anti-Freeze for the Well-Oiled Machine"

For those more visual learners, Grist.org's eco-diva Umbra Fisk has a new video that shows you how it's done:

My Body's a Zombie For You

"My Body's A Zombie For You"


(I love this video because it's fan made and features Edward Gorey illustrations!)

Allow me to introduce you to hot actor Ryan Gosling's new band Dead Man's Bones. The band features Gosling and co-conspirator Zach Shields along with children's choirs singing macabre love songs. Of all the celebrity bands out there, this one seems to actually be cool. More Jenny Lewis, less Dogstar.

Here's a really cool interview on Pitchfork (I know, I know) with Gosling and bandmate Zach Shields.

The DIY flavor and themes of Dead Man's Bones make for fun fall and Halloween tunes.

oh yah and:

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Buenos Aires Street Art Video

The PoolBoy Dirty Summer Mojito

Hi everyone, my name is Doris Miller and I am a new contributor to the PoolBoy blog. I am one part of the very excellent musical arts and crafts band The Perfect Lady Housewives and I love to discuss music, do-it-yourself projects and being awesome.

I am very excited and happy to be here and for my very first post, I present you with a fantastically simple recipe for one of the best summer drinks out there. I also added a PoolBoy twist to the drink and made it "dirty"!

The Perfect PoolBoy Dirty Summer Mojito by Doris Miller

Mojitos are an age-old cocktail of Cuban orgin. Though the drink's exact history is a little muddy, it can be traced back to the 16th century and the Spanish invasion of Cuba. Many cocktail-ists link the drink's birth to Cuba's African slaves, brought to the island to work in the sugar cane fields. Mojito purists often use sugar cane juice instead of sugar crystals when making their Mojitos. The name means "a little wet" and it's perfect for a hot summer night. So let's get a little wet shall we?

Ingredients needed to make 1 perfect PoolBoy Dirty Mojito:
1/2 a Lime
6 Mint leaves
2 spoonfuls of brown sugar
1 shot of brown rum
Soda Water
Ice cubes
wooden spoon or muddler
2 cups - 1 for mixing, 1 for your final drink

Steps:
In a mixing cup pour the shot of brown rum.
Traditional Mojitos are made with clear white rum but since we're a porn magazine, I thought the dirtier the better. Brown rum gives the drink a "dirty" look but doesn't change the taste.

Take the Mint leaves, tear them up with your fingers and add them to the cup.
You can buy Mint at the grocery store but it's more exciting to cultivate it on your own! Buy a starter plant from your local farmer's market or nursery and place it in a well draining pot in the sun and water when needed. If you have an herb garden, you can also plant Mint in the ground, but beware, Mint can grow rapidly and can take over a garden if left unattended!

Cut the 1/2 lime up into smaller slices.
Don't forget to cut a slice of lime for a garnish and set it aside. Squeeze out the juice in the remaining slices into the cup with the rum and mint. Then throw the slices in the cup.

Pour 1 and 1/2 spoonfuls of brown sugar into the cup (you can throw in less/more based on your taste preferences).
Again, brown sugar adds to the "dirty" feel of this PoolBoy drink!

With a wooden spoon or muddler, mash up the rum, mint, sugar and lime in the cup until you feel it's well mashed and mixed.

Put the ice cubes in your drink cup and then dump your drink mixture from the mixing cup into your drink cup.
I dump everything in when I make my Mojitos, the mint, the limes etc. If you don't like a lot of things floating in your mixed drinks, use a strainer to add only the liquid mixture to your drink cup.

Fill up the rest of your drink with the soda water.

Add the lime slice to garnish

Enjoy your drink in the company of attractive men and get a little wet!

I like to enjoy my Dirty Mojito with a nice Cuban cigar by the pool. Here's to Summer!