There’s something incredibly irresistible about winter evenings: the kind which stretches out into neverending nights, quiet and slow, an invitation to lean into warmth. ❄️🔥 It’s a season of dualities: craving connection while finding comfort in solitude, bundling up against the cold while...
This week we are excited to feature the seventh edition to a series of short stories written by local www.keepportlandsexy.com writer Colette Pomerleau. Throughout this series she colorfully describes the experiences we all have when dabbling in the world of Tinder, and explores the short stories those...
Last Thursday evening, She Bop hosted a class, but more of a discussion under the guidance of  Amber J. Keyser. Keyser is editor of the V-Word: True Stories of First-Time Sex and had a memorable way...
This week Raven-Symone released two new singles for the first time in eight years! Of course this news got us very excited since we had the pleasure of meeting Raven at our gift suite for the MTV Movie Awards 2016 last month! We decided to celebrate the...
An interview by CJ Asher // Sex & Sexuality Blogger CJ Asher, based out of Philadelphia, PA, asks one of the creators of Clone-A-Willy questions you all want to know. We pulled some of our most frequently asked questions to share!  C.J. Asher – What was...
We’ve organized an updated list of clubs, resources, entertainment, shops and beyond for your pleasure and curiosity. Social: Calendars, Meetings, Public and Private Clubs, Community and Educational Centers Q Center 4115 N. Mississippi Ave. (503) 234-7837 Info@pdxQcenter.org Read more
By: Colette Pomerleau Walking into the lecture with Tristan Taormino and having very little expectations seemed to be the right way to digest an evening dedicated to open relationships. Because it was hosted by the local "adult boutique", She Bop, I knew I...
We all have our own stories tied to specific buildings, neighborhoods and cities. Sometimes they're shared while others are kept private forever. One of the most beautiful aspects of architecture and the built environment in general is the unique connection to a space. Here, we took the Clone a Willy...
There’s an art to choosing appropriate songs to listen to while you get ready to take on the night, particularly a weekend night. We’ve got that covered for you. Below, we’ve listed reasons why each artist and song will prepare you for the best and for the worst....
Letter written to Dan Savage and shared on the Seattle Stranger's SLOG - Savage Love.FIND THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE! While I can certainly appreciate what’s hot about this fantasy, CUMDUMP, I can’t sign off on your proposed remedy to your husband's inability to...
A visual representation of the interaction between the Clone-A-Willy and you. “the process of finding”  “laying it all on the line”  Read more
By Colette Pomerleau It’s time to put a little more effort in the way you’re dating. This is the era where meeting for a drink in a dimly-lit bar while making small talk is no longer relevant. Below, we’ve listed our top ten locations to take your next...
Now that the process of making an exact copy of your favorite willy is complete, you probably can’t wait to try it out. However, keeping your willy clean and bacteria free is key to not only your safety, but the longevity of your...
 We realize that cloning your Willy is something you probably don't do everyday. The molding process in particular can be a little strange. When's the last time you stuck your erect penis into a tube full of weird, white goo? Never mind. Don't answer that. Here are some tips...
ULTRA PERSONALIZATION
Searching for the perfect sex toy can sometimes turn into quite a mission. There are so many options out there it is often intimidating. Creating a custom-made sex toy can greatly relieve that anxiety and add some excitement to the experience as a whole. Your...
MARY’S CLUB
Originally opened as a piano bar, Mary’s Club was started in 1954. It is one of Portland’s oldest strip clubs. Even Courtney Love once graced Mary’s stage in the 1980s under the dancer name “Michelle”. In the heart of downtown Portland, Mary’s continues to put...
At Clone-A-Willy we aim to keep Portland weird…and SEXY. So we have put our heads together and come up with ten weird and sexy date ideas to help our favorite Portland peeps spice things up outside of the bedroom! TAKE A PERSONAL NAKED BIKE RIDE
Every...
Losing the ability to believe in and love ourselves happens over time. Childhood traumas, shitty exes and cheats, not being good at something, failing someone, embarrassing sexcapades—the list goes on. To top it all off, we are obsessively body-conscious due...
If you're new to the world of sex toys, it's not always easy knowing where to begin. Fear not!—we're here to help. If you're interested in bringing them into your relationship, we recommend talking to your partner first. The...
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you're probably wondering what to get your special someone. You could go the well-worn route of jewelry, roses, or a box of chocolates, or you could step up your gift-giving game and get them something really personal, like a clone of...
Penis—the beloved member of the male genetalia. I would bet that penis has more nicknames than any other object in the world. For ages, we've applied just about every conceivable euphemism to the word: animals, weapons, human names, metaphorical words, pet names, shapes, functions—the list goes on. Adopted from...
                     There are a bazillion apps out there, so we've sifted through the pages to find the best for hooking up, locking up, and keeping the connection...
             Whether you want to add a little something extra to your holiday gift, or just maintain the condition of your freshly cloned vibrating dildo, this care kit is everything you need to make...
The looming cylindrical gift—how do you wrap it so it doesn't look like a child grabbed some pieces of wrapping paper and taped them together? You could just throw it in a wine bag with some tissue and slap a...
Ever since Oregon voted to legalize recreational marijuana, I've been getting questions about THC concentrations and what they actually mean. THC is just one of the cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant... there are many others, though. Here's...
White elephant party, yankee swap, tchotchke extravaganza—different names, one objective: bring the most useless, hysterical or wacky gift to pass on to some poor schmuck at your upcoming holiday party. But what...
Romantic comedies, family road trips, and ye ol' Christmas favorites are bound to be filling up your television channels this month. There are plenty of Oscar-worthy films coming out in theaters too, but if you prefer something a little steamier, stream these flicks to heat up your night.
When it comes to casting body parts, you don't ever want to use one of those industrial silicones found at places like Home Depot. Why not? Because they're NOT SAFE for your body. Aside from that,...
From Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs and Greek Heroes to Beethoven and groupies, the history of body molding is full of idolization. Â Death Masks Rooted in the idealization of the dead, ancient Egyptians believed in the preservation of the body through mummification. In order for the departed...
What is your name? My grandmother likes to Google too much for you to know. What city were you born in? Santa Monica, California How long have you lived in Portland? 1 year How long have you worked at Empire...
Every Silicone Clone-A-Willy Kit comes with a tall, slim vibrator. Sometimes we get asked: "Do I HAVE to use the vibrator?". The short answer is YES, and here's why: Obviously the main purpose...
 As you might expect, we get our share of strange and humorous emails at Clone-A-Willy. Here's a real email we received and some thoughts on it.  “I'm looking to purchase bulk amounts so I...
by David Claus, Ph.D. Actually, according to chemists, the ’silicone rubber’ in your Clone-A-Willy Kit (or any other silicone sex toy) is not technically considered a silicone, a rubber, OR a silicone rubber. 'Silicone Rubber' is a common lay-term for...
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In honor of Halloween and penises everywhere, Clone-A-Willy will be launching our own 2k14 Costume Contest starting NOW! Here is the deal: create the best penis-incorporated costume—it doesn’t have to include a Clone-A-Willy, but we’ll probably like...
Halloween is rapidly approaching, and if you're a proper Portlandian, you started creating your costume the day after you recovered from your Halloween-hangover last year. Portlanders are crazy for zombies, dressing up, and drinking; so bring your a...
Everyone here at Empire Labs agrees that the idea of making an exact silicone copy of any penis is really cool, but making a copy that glows in the dark? Even cooler! What exactly is it that makes...
A beautifier and an anti-anxiety remedy, a hysteria treatment and a weight loss tool—the vibrator was quite the trade dabbler until it became the master of pleasure. The vibrator has quite the ironic past, so exactly how was the pulsing, purring sex toy...
Creating an exact silicone copy of your penis using one of our casting kits is pretty simple and straightforward, but there is a reason we suggest using a sexy helper for the process. Erections can be quickly...
We here at Empire Labs advertised our first retail do-it-yourself penis casting kit back in April of 1998. The small ad ran on the back page of the San Francisco Bay Guardian under our original name: Abacus VCE (try to find our ad in the...
With the exponential rise in Portland’s popularity, hundreds of guides have been written to cover the trendiest and tastiest places in the city. Known for our array of strange businesses and quirky citizens, there is plenty to see and fun to be had, so...
It all depends on how you define 'work'. A penis pump is definitely effective at filling your penis with as much blood as possible, thereby creating your largest erection possible, but whether or not it...
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