February 2007
Features
San Francisco’s high-minded pursuit of the low-down
Sex is a lot of things, but in the Bay Area it’s also the basis for community, and for some, even a path to spirituality. by TODD SPENCER
The Neo Hedonists of Kinky Salon
Sparkle Bottom and J-Rad practice Burning Man-inspired social polyamory in the Mission District, along with hundreds of others. by CAROLINE CASPER
One Taste’s Urban Monk Program
People having orgasms together in a yoga studio? Forget celibacy at this SOMA-based center for all things sensual and orgasmic. by TODD SPENCER and CHANDANNI MIGLINO
Tantra: Taking You Higher
True, there’s more to this ancient practice than meets the bedroom, but, hey, come on... by KIMBERLY NICHOLS
Osho on Sex
Sexual Desire is just the porch of love: one has to move on from there, one is not to live there.
Departments
Mindful Living
What Counts: Sex; Alt Medicine in the Mainstream: Manage your back pain with…a shrink; Richmond-based company turns local bottles into chic countertops; Kettle Chips’ search for recyclable potato chip bag shows that there’s a hole in the green economy.
Prophet Motive
Author Daniel Pinchbeck introduces his new Common Ground column. by DANIEL PINCHBECK
Whole Health
Claim Accepted!
Insurance for Integrative Therapies is out there, it’s just hard to find. by EMILY DULCAN
Body Talk
Weightlifting regimens increase hormone production in women; job stress tied to diabetes; the toxic effects of chemotherapy on the brain. by ELIZABETH BARKER
Tune In
The Difference Between Pessimism and Realism
Excerpt from Half Full; Meditations of Hope, Optimism and the things That Matter. by MINA PARKER
Go Greener
Umbra Fisk Answers Your Mail
Our green living columnist defends her stance on sushi. by UMBRA FISK
Thought For Food
Attention Shoppers: Buying Organic is Not Enough
San Francisco author challenges the “vote with your fork” theory of revolution. by CHRISTOPHER D. COOK
Art & Soul
Excerpt: The Population Fix
Breaking America’s Addiction to Population Growth, by EDWARD C. HARTMAN
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