The Internet is full of equipment for BDSM play. This ranges from the faux fluffy handcuffs to seriously intense looking equipment. If your needs are at the latter end of that scale then you should try visiting Cage X-Press.

The company have a pedigree of supplying metal items to the BDSM community and their range is impressive. However I did notice that some of the items listed are discontinued. The equipment looks sturdy and as if it will take a lot of punishment. However as we haven`t visited their very authentic dungeon on the Holloway Road we can`t say we`ve had “hands-on” their products.

Cage X-Press are now supplying totally bespoke items. While this means that you get exactly what you want it also means lead times from date of order are quoted as 4-6 weeks. Not great if you`re the impatient type, but then again I suppose the anticipation of the arrival of your new industrial strength toys would more than make up for that.

Sensibly the cages Cage X-Press supply are collapsible, making transport to a munch-away-from-home easy. While I`m not an expert on cages the designs look innovative and intriguing.

What`s more the company have recently added a small range of wooden furniture to their online catalogue. You`ll have to visit their main page and click on the link on the left sidebar to get to it. The site is set out as a frames page and although I could embed a link to the appropriate section you wouldn`t be able to navigate away from it.

It makes me want to rekindle my woodworking skills.

Tags: Bondage, BDSM

The February edition of Lucrezia Magazine is out – According to Anastasia Mavromatis “To the Rainbow and Beyond presents the sexual diversity that existed (and exists) throughout history. Much can be said about the most recent discussions concerning amendments made to the US Constitution to reflect religious standards, and thereby prohibit same-sex marriage, but for this issue, we’ll stick to the positives and do what we do best, and that is to present a diverse collection of fine story telling, art, reviews and articles with a GLBT flavor.”

So what’s in the February Issue?

Art: Lucrezia takes you to Israel. This month you will see artwork from Israeli artist and photographer Raphael Perez. Raphael`s growth as an artist also reflects his personal experiences. His official web site, gaypaintings.com has had 25 million visitors, and grows by the day. His work is arresting, colorful, introspective, optimistic and socially significant.

Fiction: Our diverse selection explores unpredictable encounters, intimate rendezvous`, self-realization and unbridled passions, in many forms. Craig Sorensen adds a theatrical twist in Improvisation, prompting the question: who is the director and who is the actor? Mallory Path explores homoerotic intimacy, using her individual style to magnify heat, passion and libertinage. Claire Litton weaves a story that will tweak with your perception, exploring personal identity, loss and redemption. Kirsten Inani Kasai explores Sapphic passion, giving new meaning to the word ‘flash`; her story is like a bright blue flame, raising the bar for erotic flash fiction. A E Franzen returns this month with an epic tale that explores sexual dysfunction and (sensual) resolution, that will simultaneously resonate and arouse. Amanda Earl explores the resurrection of an older man’s passion and a younger man’s attraction, against the backdrop of Yellowknife mine.

Reviews: Eva Adivar explores the GLBT spectrum of sexcasts. From Evan and Paulie’s Gay Porn Talk, to fabulous Tranny Wreck, there is something for every one. I review a standout erotic anthology: Best Gay Erotica 2008 (Cleis Press), and our updated review of Polly Frost’s book (print and audio), Deep Inside, now includes an audio excerpt.

Articles: This month’s in depth interview with writer, poet and editor Alessia Brio, explores the Coming Together series of philanthropic erotic anthologies. Join Michael Cain as explores reciprocation, sex and the curse of the Ex in his essay Lost on a One-Way Street.

For Further Information Contact :
Anastasia Mavromatis at editor@lucreziamagazine.com Eddie Ostrowski at armailto:artsubs@lucreziamagazine.com

Tags: Lucrezia Magazine, erotica, erotic magazine, erotic art

When you`ve found your perfect partner the possibilities are endless. Aren`t they? But what if you want to indulge yourself and your partner to the full and act out your wildest fantasy? It`s not like you can just pick up the Yellow Pages and look up a company in the “Wildest Fantasies” section now is it … well actually you can!

The Fantasy Company was started by Jim and Jen because they found themselves in the same predicament as numerous other couples. They wanted an intimate service but had no way of knowing who to approach, or if they could find someone who offered to fulfil their needs, who they could trust.

In their case it was when Jen said “I’d love to get some sexy photographs taken before everything goes South”. A simple enough task you would have thought, hire a photographer, attend a shoot and have the images blown up for the picture above your bed. But think about it; How do you know the photographer is competent for such a personal shoot? Do you know that they, the lab, or anyone else involved in producing your wall art or treasured erotic album is discreet and reliable?

That`s where TFC come in. As Gav, one of their team, told us “We are approached by photographers to shoot for us on a regular basis. [however] we don`t just let anyone work for TFC.” Gav went on to explain that the criteria they use for the selection of what might be termed “Fantasy providers” is rigorous. It doesn`t matter whether the provider is supplying a still –photo shoot, adult movie experience or pole dancing lessons. If the team at The Fantasy Company don`t think that they are competent, trustworthy and discrete The Fantasy Company will not use them.

Trust is a word that came up throughout our interview with TFC. To fully enjoy your experience with TFC you have to feel at your ease. When you are relaxed you can have fun and that, after all, is what The Fantasy Company is about!

The range of products offered by TFC is broad, covering many of the fantasies that you might already have contemplated. Prices start at than £39 for “taster” fantasies and increase with the complexity and nature of your dreams. If you can`t see your fantasy on their site they can construct a fantasy to your exact specifications.

Browsing their web site you can see the thought and care that has gone into creating this very personal service. If you decide that an adult fantasy is for you and purchase one from TFC you`ll be in for a treat.

If you opt for one of their “Fantasies In A Box” it will arrive in a deliciously pink presentation box (See inset image). A mark of the care TFC take to ensure you feel special from the moment your fantasy begins.

Select something a little more special, perhaps a kidnap fantasy, and you`ll meet the friendly and fun-loving team (left). They manage to combine a matter-of-fact and professional approach to each fantasy with an obvious joie de vivre that puts anyone at their ease. TFC were featured recently on Bravo`s “Sexorama” show as they designed and executed a kidnap fantasy for a lucky couple.

There`s an openness about the company that permeates everything they do too. From the website, where each fantasy is clearly priced, to the atmosphere in the companies offices everything is designed to ensure that the whole Fantasy Company experience is relaxed and fun.

The company`s website is currently in the process of a redesign. Suze had a sneak preview of the new one and was very impressed. We can`t wait to see it go live.

So how do you purchase a fantasy from TFC? Well, via the website, call them on 0870 0663583 or pop in to Harrods. Yes that`s right Harrods. If you want to see just some of the products that TFC have to offer (including Burlesque Dancing, Belly Dancing and Pole Dancing courses) you can pop down to Knightsbridge. If you`re there on 13^th or 14^th of February 2008 you`ll be able to meet some of The Fantasy Company team.