Lots of sexy news to report this week, but let's start with the Oscars:
First up: Can Marisa Tomei ride her stripper turn in The Wrestler to a Best Supporting Actress Award? The Wall Street Journal wieghs in today with Stripping your way to success, a look at the naked ambition of Oscar-nominated actresses including Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron, Elisabeth Shue, Mira Sorvino, and Julia Roberts. Our Celebrity Q&A Examiner Carla Hay has an interview with the star: Marisa Tomei takes her stripper act to the Oscars.
Other sexy Academy Awards Q&As from Carla Hay: Vicky Christina Barcelona star Penelope Cruz spices up the big screen and The Reader star Kate Winslet bares all and gets naked.
Want some of that Hollywood stripper glamour for yourself? Chicago Women's Health Examiner follows up on sexy new fitness trends in Embrace your inner stripper
Looking for a sexy spot for your own Oscars after-party? Sexual Health Examiner Courtney Bee has a great guide to The world's sexiest, wildest, and just plain bizarre hotel rooms (don't miss the slideshow for images like the one at left, of the Hello Kitty S&M Suite at Hotel Adonis). Courtney is quickly becoming one of my favorite Examiners and one of the most popular across the site with recent stories like Designer vaginas, When sperm hurts, and Six things you don't know about ta-tas.
Speaking of the Oscars, LA Bisexuality Examiner Mike Szymanski recalls the Bi-est Oscars ever: A look back at Angelina, Chloe, The Matrix, and American Beauty in 2000
Can't afford a hotel room? Indianapolis Marriage and Sex Examiner Chuck Altmix has good news in these trying times: Sex lives of Americans not greatly affected by current economic crisis. According to a recent Consumer Reports survey, we're skipping the expensive nights out in favor of staying home and... doing it. Vive la recession!
Need a sexy soundtrack? LA Vinyl Records Examiner Jason Gelt has another steamy mixtape this week: Music to bake babies by: 10 old school good-lovin' soul hits, including one of my all-time faves, "Move On Up" by Curtis Mayfield.
Relationship Examiner Kristen Houghton continues her hit series Everything's Personal, Nothing's Sacred this week with 'Nice' girls love 'naughty' sex (and so do 'nice' guys)
Apparently working moms love it too: Working Moms Examiner Jace Shoemaker-Galloway checks out a recent Working Mother magazine survey. Sex: Survey reveals working moms want more
Not everybody wants more sex, and Des Moines Christian Sexuality Examiner TJ Lord is asking why – and providing some answers for turning low libido around – in her series Why don't you want sex?
What's that hole for? LA Sex & Relationships Examiner Sharifa Black is filling the void in her doughnut-free diet with... a new indulgence.
Fatherhood Examiner Joe "Joeprah" Schatz has learned a couple of things along the way: Top 5 things not to do if you want more sex with your wife.
Chicago Sex & Relationships Examiner Anna Pulley shares Secrets of the female orgasm and asks What kind of vibrator is right for you?
Sexting is here to stay: Our new SF Sex & Relationships Examiner Chanel Timmons asks What can textual relations do for your love life? But be careful, especially if you're under age: Civil Liberties Examiner J.D. Tuccile reports Six Massachusetts kids may face child porn charges for 'sexting'. Another good one from J.D. Tuccille this week: There is no substitute for gay marriage. Amen.
Just Do It: Denver Sex & Romance Examiners Jordan LaRousse and Samantha Sade interview Douglas Brown, author of Just Do It: How one couple turned off the TV and turned on their sex lives for 100 days (no excuses). Denver's Sexiest People: Douglas Brown
Boston Nutrition Examiner Peg Aloi writes about one of my favorite topics this week: Aphrodisiac foods to spice up your love life
Back to the Oscars for a minute: For my part, I'm pulling for anybody and everything associated with Milk, Slumdog Millionaire, and The Wrestler.
Have a good weekend!