Using laundry detergent to wash clothes is so last century. The future of laundry is a non-detergent laundry ball. The SmartKlean Laundry Ball is filled with four kinds of ceramic beads: far infrared, alkali, anti-microbial, and chlorine-removal. When these ceramic beads come in contact with water, they form oxygenated water, which thoroughly penetrates the fabric. As a result, dirt, grime and odors are released. Voilà! Your clothes are clean!

SmartKlean can be used with fine or heavy fabrics and colors or whites. However, always follow fabric care label instructions. It can last about 365 washes. Therefore, I use it to wash my linens weekly. Since the laundry ball is fragrance-free, I add pure essential oils to my washes for a fresh scent.

Now, here is your chance to win a SmartKlean Laundry Ball. Simply follow us on Twitter at @Savionaire and leave a comment below explaining what you love or hate about doing laundry. The winner, who must live in the U.S., will be chosen on January 16th at 12:01am. If you don’t win, keep in mind that Savionaire will be featuring future giveaways of all types of products.

Savionaire would like to send a big thanks to the good people at SmartKlean for sponsoring this contest

Update: Congrats to Amanda! Thanks to everyone who participated!

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Welcome to a new year and the first Ask Mistress Susan letter! Women, please take note that the issue discussed this week is NOT uncommon. This could this be your heterosexual husband/boyfriend.

Susan, I have been married for 15 years, but I have one strange vice: I love to wear women’s panties. My wife does not know because I wear them when she travels for her job. I have been wearing panties for many years; I find them exciting and comfortable. However, I know I should not by normal social standards. Any suggestions?~ B

Dear B,

The first rule of any flourishing relationship is COMMUNICATION. I have never seen a flourishing relationship that didn’t follow this rule. Anytime I get a reader who states “my wife does not know,” I get concerned. When issues are kept hidden from spouses, problems can eventually occur, especially regarding trust. You find panties “exciting and comfortable” the same way I find wearing a man’s boxers “exciting and comfortable.” The ONLY difference is “normal social standards” state that it is okay for a wife/girlfriend to want to wear her man’s boxers, t-shirts, or shirts around the house, but it is somehow unmanly or girly if a husband/boyfriend wants to wear his girl’s panties.

B, you are NOT alone. In my line of work, I have come across many, many heterosexual men, including manly men, who love wearing women’s panties for the same reasons that you do. It is NOT as rare as people think; men just don’t talk about it. For some men, it is something kinky to do that pleases them and spices up their sex life.

However, I do see your reluctance to tell your wife. It’s hard to say, “Honey, I want to wear your red bikini panties to work tomorrow. Okay?’ Not every woman is okay with her man wearing lingerie. Mistress Susan has a very healthy, positive attitude towards sex, so I don’t have a problem with my man wearing panties. However, I would question him about whether he is wearing them because he is interested in a transgender lifestyle or is he simply wearing them for reasons discussed earlier in this response. Even though I am very open-minded, I and the majority of women would NOT be interested in being in a relationship with a man interested in a transgender lifestyle.

B, you know your wife. If you think that she would freak out about you wearing lingerie, you need to plan your approach carefully and be prepared for the consequences. The flip side is she may surprise you and be open to your secret. I am a firm believer in never keeping secrets (picture Babyface singing this to you) when that secret affects the other person. As I said in my opening, the first rule of any flourishing relationship is COMMUNICATION.

Whip of Luxury,

Mistress Susan

Mistress Susan is a health nut, Certified Personal Trainer, and Phone Sex Operator. Email your sex-related questions, tips, or comments to askmistresssusan@gmail.com. Put “Ask Mistress Susan” on the subject line. Read the disclaimer in the right column under the Ask Mistress Susan section.

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As a certified personal trainer, especially around this time of year, I am always asked the same question over and over again, “What is the key to losing weight?” My answer: Only associate with those who have the same 4M as you. It takes mindset, motivation, momentum, and meditation to be successful at losing weight. Find a fitness buddy so that s/he can help you stay on track and cheer for you.

However, the more I thought about it, I realized that to be successful at anything, you need support from others who are on the same page with you; otherwise, they will drain you. Once your energy is drain, you cannot operate at your optimal level. Whether you are talking about succeeding at running your own business, being the best partner to your mate, parenting your kids, walking your spiritual path, etc., you must only associate with others who have the right mindset, are motivated, keep up momentum, and meditate on desired goals. Here’s to not only a successful 2012 but to a successful life! Whip of Luxury!

Mistress Susan is a health nut, Certified Personal Trainer, and Phone Sex Operator. Email your sex-related questions, tips, or comments to askmistresssusan@gmail.com. Put “Ask Mistress Susan” on the subject line.

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I’m Mistress Susan, the new Fitness & Sex Columnist for Savionaire. What qualifies me to write Ask Mistress Susan? It’s simple. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Phone Sex Operator. Women always ask me, on the low and especially after seeing the Good Morning America segment, “How does one become a phone sex operator? ” To get a better idea of what I do for a living and how to do what I do, check out the article “I’m A Phone Actress,” which was part of the Side Hustle Series over at J. Money’s Budgets Are Sexy. The article was written by Savionaire’s Editor and Publisher T. Thema Martin. She and I collaborated on my first novel in the phone sex mystery series called Whip of Luxury, which will be released in 2012. Also, go to Rat Race Rebellion for a listing of PSO opportunities.

I’m here to answer your questions about sex. Ladies, I can give you tips on how to keep your man wanting you as if you two were still in the honeymoon phase. Men, any issues you don’t want to discuss with your pals or significant other, discuss away with me because I have a very healthy, positive attitude towards sex. You can email me at askmistresssusan@gmail.com. On the subject line, please put “Ask Mistress Susan” so that I’ll know that it is not spam. Also, follow me on Twitter @whipofluxury.

By sending me your letter, you have agreed to have it and my response to it published. If your letter is chosen for publication, it will be subject to editing, and neither your name nor email address will be published because I value privacy. Please note that I receive a lot of letters daily. Even though I read every letter sent to me, I am unable to respond personally to each one. If you don’t receive a response within a week, that means that I was probably unable to answer your letter.

Disclaimer: The information provided by Mistress Susan is for entertainment purposes only and is based on her personal experience as a phone sex operator. Even though she holds a master’s degree, any advice, guidance, prediction or other message that you receive is not a substitute for advice, programs, or treatment that you would normally receive from a licensed professional such as a doctor or psychiatrist. Accordingly, Mistress Susan provides no guarantees, implied warranties, or assurances of any kind, and will not be responsible for any interpretation made or use by the recipient of the information provided.

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This holiday season as you check your list to see who has been naughty or nice, Savionaire has 6 gift ideas for the cerebral set who are usually jazz lovers, foreign movie buffs and bookworms on your list.

* Robber (Kino International; DVD, Blu-ray; 101 minutes; Rated R, German with English subtitles). This film is based on the true story of a world-class Austrian marathon runner who turned into a notorious bank robber.

* Baaria (Image Entertainment; DVD, Blu-ray; 151 minutes; Rated R, Italian with English subtitles). Follow the story of Peppino, a Sicilain, as he progress from a young man to a man who has experienced 50 years of love, family, political change, and ultimate destiny.

* Pushing The Envelope by Gerald Albright (Heads Up; CD) this Grammy-nominated CD for Best Pop Instrumental Album doesn’t disappoint. All 10 tracks provide smooth sounds for a warm night in by the fireplace.

* The Education of Millionaires by Michael Ellsberg (Portfolio Penguin; Hardcover; 272 pages; $27.95). Which is more valuable: book smarts or street smarts? Ellsberg interviews dozens of millionaire dropouts who became successful thru self-education. It’s not what you think and it’s not too late.

* SuperFreakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner (Harper Perennial; Trade Paperback; 320 pages; $15.99). Their first book, Freakonomics, was a worldwide hit. Now, the duo is back to tackle more freakish topics such as global cooling, patriotic prostitutes, kangaroo meat, and pimps versus realtors.

* The Way of the Happy Woman by Sara Avant Stover (New World Library; Paperback; 320 pages; $15.95).  Savionaires are Type-A overachievers by nature. Unfortunately, this type of personality can take its toll physically and mentally. Learn how to live the best year of your life by honoring each season with wholesome foods, yoga, mediation, and balanced living. I needed this book 8 years ago when I started my blog.

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