Artist: Claudia Kraemer
Model: Julie Boehm
via Julie Boehm
Monday, September 11, 2023
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Sarah McLachlan - Possession
Music Appreciation
As you probably have figured out, after following this blog, you kinda get my type. Although I do have a soft spot for blondes, and reds are intriguing, its the brunettes that do it for me, like Sarah McLachlan. :)
Released on September 10, 1993, Sarah McLachlan's Possession was the first single from her album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy. Written and composed by the Canadian singer-songwriter McLachlan, the iconic song's lyrics deals with an actual stalker. Supposedly, some lyrics are from the stalker's letters he left McLauchlan.
The music video for "Possession" is equally powerful. Directed by McLachlan, the video features herself wrapped in white cloth. The video has biblical reference depicting vanity, deceit, corruption, intimacy, and taboo.
Source:
Wikipedia
https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/5760/
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Lana Rhoades
Actress Appreciation
Amara Maple, a.k.a. Lana Roades, is an American podcaster, actress, and model in the adult entertainment industry. Born on September 6, 1996, in Chicago, Illinois, she was raised by her single and successful mother in McHenry, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
In an interview, she revealed that as a young teenager, her escape was watching The Girls Next Door and fantasize about living as a Playmate in the Playboy mansion, "I would just hide in my room and watch the show, and I thought, Wow, their lives look so amazing... I want to do that whenever I grow up."
As a young teen, she got tangled in drugs and crime, and was sent to a youth center. Of her experience, she said, "... Going to prison was one of the best things that's ever happened to me because I was really going down a rough path... I was doing drugs. I was hanging out with these people who were stealing things. And I imagine I would have kept going down that path."
While at the youth center, she earned a GED, a high-school diploma equivalent. After being released from the youth center, she moved to Chicago and worked as a waitress at a Tilted Kilt. With sight on her dream of being a porn star, the 5'3" Rhoades started her career as a model, and performing in a strip club.
She moved to LA from Chicago, after contacting Mark Spiegler, talent agent and founder of Spiegler Girls.
In 2015, at the age of 19, she performed in her first adult film, Hotwife XXX. In a short span of time, Rhoades became one of the most recognizable and sought-after actresses in the industry, known for her stunning beauty, on-screen charisma, and intense performances.
After her first initial months in porn, she decided to step away and contemplate whether she was cut out for the industry. In an interview, she mentioned how her first agent was aggressive and controlling, "I wanted a real life... getting up every morning to be driven to a porn set to have sex with a stranger is not life."
A couple of years later, she left a set and refused to shoot after the film director, Pierre Woodman, allegedly coerced her into performing acts she did not want.
Spiegler Girls dropped Lana as a client. As explained by Mark Spielger on Adam22's No Jumper podcast, "[Lana] didn't show up at a party she was supposed to be at and she was doing something she shouldn't have at the time."
She picked her next agent, LA Direct Models, to represent her.
In a Playboy interview, she said of agents, "You could get into the industry and say, 'I would never do a gang bang' and 'I would never do this.' But [agents] say things to you over time to sort of groom you into doing more. They'll say things like, 'Oh, all the good sluts do this.' 'That's how people are going to love you...'"
On October 9, 2017, LA Direct Models dropped Lana after assault allegations following an event with porn star Adriana Chechik.
She went on to win numerous awards and accolades for her work, including the 2018 XBIZ Award for Best New Starlet and the 2019 AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year.
In 2020, she was hired by Brazzers as a marketing consultant. The following year, she appeared on the cover of Playboy. Ellen von Unwerth directed a wonderful photoshoot and Lynsey Addario wrote a great biographical article on Lana which you can read HERE.
In addition to her work in adult films, Rhoades has also been active in various other projects and ventures. She has been featured in music videos, worked as a feature dancer, and made several mainstream media appearances. She has also launched her own line of products, including lingerie and sex toys. Rhoades also co-hosts the podcast 3 Girls 1 Kitchen.
by Gabe Ginsberg
Ellen Von Unwerth for Playboy
Ellen Von Unwerth for Playboy
Holly Randall for Playboy
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/lana-rhoades.html
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8407559/bio
https://www.playboy.com/read/the-road-to-lana-rhoades
https://valiantceo.com/lana-rhoades/
https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-sexual-coercion-epidemic-in-porn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb2GrX_zWE
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Testosterone
As I age, my interest in men's health grows, with a particular focus on testosterone. This hormone plays a pivotal role in mood, stamina, and notably, sexual function.
Over the recent months, I've delved into my collection of old Playboy magazines dating back to my high school years. While initially obtained for the photos of beautiful women, these magazines turned out to be a treasure trove of insightful articles, interviews, and columns.
Among these pieces, I came across an article by writer Jon Krakauer. This article explores the intricate interplay between testosterone, its effects on the body and behavior, as well as the use of anabolic steroids, shedding light on their potential risks and benefits.
Krakauer emphasizes the potency of testosterone as a hormone that profoundly shapes masculine attributes and influences men's cognitive and emotional realms. He notes, "A guy with a lot of testosterone flowing through his veins will have brawnier muscles, sturdier bones, less fat and a healthier heart than someone with a low testosterone level. The former is also likely to have more energy, a better mental outlook and a greater sex drive."
The author points out the conventional attribution of negative male behaviors like aggression and anger to testosterone. However, he highlights a study from UCLA that challenges this stereotype, asserting that, "The big bad male hormone actually induces feelings of calm, well-being, friendliness and optimism. It turns out that the negative behaviors with which it has long been associated -- anger, violence, irritability -- are caused not by a surplus of testosterone but rather by a shortage of it." Hence, behaviors previously associated with testosterone might actually stem from its scarcity rather than its excess.
Krakauer delves into the realm of athletes employing anabolic steroids to bolster their performance. Across diverse sports, these substances have been used to enhance speed, strength, and endurance, yielding improved outcomes.
While steroids can facilitate heightened metabolism, increased fat reduction, accelerated protein synthesis, swift post-workout recovery, and expedited healing of select injuries, health hazards loom. Potential risks include hampered bone growth in young users, liver damage, elevated blood pressure, acne, testicular atrophy, and hair loss.
Krakauer proposes natural alternatives to synthetic steroids, with a focus on intensive strength training to stimulate testosterone production. He draws on other studies, suggesting the need for a balanced exercise regimen and sufficient recovery time to optimize testosterone synthesis.
"Although high-intensity strength training produces the greatest testosterone boost (while increasing production of other beneficial muscle-enhancing hormones such as human growth hormone), it is important not to overdo it. Research shows that hormone levels peak after approximately 90 minutes of hard exercise and then drop precipitously -- in many cases to a level lower than before the workout began. And insufficient rest between sessions can be similarly counterproductive."
Monday, September 4, 2023
Stacy Sanches
When I was in my teens, I was fascinated with female models like Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington. For me, it was their long torso and legs. Love long legs.
So, it's no surprise that the Playboy magazine March 1995 edition is a favorite. It featured supermodel Amber Smith on the cover and Playmate of the Month Stacy Sanches.
The 5'10" Playmate was discovered by a Playboy scout while competing in a bikini contest in Hawaii. From there, Stacy not only was named March 1995 Playmate, but she went on to be Playmate of the Year 1996. She then appeared in numerous Playboy videos and special editions and had guest roles on several Dallas (2012) episodes.
Born in Dallas on September 4, 1973, Stacy graduated from Lakeview Centennial High School. In her data sheet, she mentioned her ambitions was being self-sufficient by working as a model and traveling the world. Weight training, fast country two-step dancing, and guys who really listen were her turn-ons. And having her weekends free was listed as a "must have."
Source:
Playboy Magazine, March 1995, volume 42, number 3.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0760865/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
https://biographicsworld.com/stacy-sanches-bio-family-career-relationship-net-worth-height/
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