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For the past ten years, the Vancouver-based store has marketed itself as a ‘celebration and empowerment of women’s sexuality.’ Anna Stauffer has worked at Womyns’ Ware - which she calls “the most safe and comfortable environ- ment I have ever been in” - for three years. She said the best part of her job is “encouraging people to experiment in getting to know their own bodies.” Although the store's products are primarily marketed to women, the Womyns' Ware clientele is extremely diverse, “From 16-year-olds who are a little bit scared, but want to buy con- doms for the first time, to moms bring- ing in their daughters to talk about safer sex, to folks in their 30s and 40s that want to try something new...we I feel way more empowered since ele ing here.” ‘A lot of women don't know a m of things about their sexuality, A lot of them are very curious,’ she continued, “People ate looking to have fun and it's nice that there is a safe and comfortable environment they can come to.” Maggie Gilbert, a Womyns Ware customer, said the environment is what first attracted her to the store. “I found the store to be incredibly professional and not at all dirty or weird, which is kind of how I end up feeling in other sex shops,’ she said. “T found the store to be incredibly profes- sional and not at all dirty or weird, which is kind of how I end tion, and a variety of vibrators, dildos, harnesses, and other sexual-props. The products are as diverse as their patrons. The vibrators - as an example - range from $20 for the most basic _ model to the $200 rechargeable luxury sex toys. But all the toys are of superior quality, Stauffer assured.“ We wouldn't sell anything that isn't safe or hygienic.” Education is also a major part of ~ Womyns' Ware's mandate, another benefit for customers like Gilbert. “There was...a lot of information on each of their products. The staff was very knowledgeable and helped [me] "feel comfortable with the process,’ she said.“I don't think I would buy sex toys from anywhere else.” Stauffer said that several parents have visited the store with their children for - a brief sex education. “It’s always inter- esting for me that the people in this community respect us enough to trust {us with] the education of their kids,’ she said. 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Must be able to teach or lead one or more of the following activities: gymnastics, tennis, swim {WSt’s), sail, cance, water ski, arts j {including stained glass, sewing, jewelry, wood, photo}, dance, music, theatre, archery, wilderness trips, field sports, equestrian, climbing wa u, H Service Workers: including openings for kitchen, faundry, hausekeeping, secretaries, what she teaches. “Sex is a wonderful, fantastic and precious thing and we've got these great bits that are there for one purpose and up feeling in other sex shops.” also have couples in their 70s and 80s coming in,’ said Stauffer. Hannah McSorley, who also works at Womyns’ Ware, believes the store at- tracts a range of customers because of the positive atmosphere. “The whole store is about the celebra- tion and empowerment of womens sex- uality and that's feally what it is,’ said - Maggie Gilbert The store is large, brightly lit, and has the work of local artisans is on display. Along with many books about sex, there are rows of condoms and lubrica- one purpose only,’ said Stauffer.“I think _the most wonderful thing in the world would be if everyone could figure out that. our bodies are there for a reason and we should never be ashamed about what they can do.’ maintenance & grounds, and kitchen supervisor. Non-smokers only. June 18 to August 20, Attractive salary (US) plus travel allowance. To Apply: Applications and photo gallery are available on our website: www.kippewa.com or contact us at the numbers listed below for a staff brochure. Kippewa, 926 Route 135, Monmouth, Maine 04259-6606, U.S.A. McSorley.“T know it sounds cheesy, but tel: 207-933-2993 | fax: 207-933-2996 | email:info@kippewa.com FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD! COMING IN EDGE 12 _The theme of the last issue of EDGE is going to be food. We are planning to feature some favourite reci- pes of UNBC students. Let us know how you make some of your best dishes by sending them to over-the-edge@unbc.ca. )