TEMPE, Ariz. – Castle Megastore Group, Inc. proudly announces a new free educational experience hosted at Castle Megastore locations across the country. “Talking Sex™ with Nina Hartley” will be the first course, featuring one of the nation’s leading advocates for sexual self-awareness. Hartley is also supporting Castle Megastore’s ongoing strive for employee growth via Castle’s internal staff training and development program called “Castle University.” The first in-store course will be held on August 5, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. at Castle Megastore’s Deer Valley location in Phoenix, Ariz.

Hartley is a dedicated student of human sexuality for over 35 years. Hartley began her career as an adult entertainer while an undergraduate in nursing at San Francisco State University. Hartley is the author of “Nina Hartley’s Guide to Total Sex,” a comprehensive book based on her video guide series. Still in high demand as an on-screen talent in X-rated features, Hartley also co-produces her own line of instructional videos, “Nina Hartley’s Guides,” the market leader in adult sex education video programming.

Castle Megastore Group, Inc., based in Tempe, Ariz., is an XBIZ 2009 Retailer of the Year Award winner, nominee for XBIZ 2010 Retailer of the Year, and StorErotica 2010 Store Chain of the Year Nominee. Castle Megastore is a leading adult retailer with 17 stores operating in Arizona, Alaska, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington. By providing excellent customer service and a wide array of product choices, Castle Megastore is the market leader in the adult industry in each of its operating markets. Castle Megastore’s mission is to lead the adult entertainment industry through exceptional service, revolutionary promotions and great product selections, all while redefining romance, intimacy and sex.