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MAY IS…

Posted by Lyndee on May 2, 2010 under Fantasy World, Masturbation, Tickles ME, phone sex

MASTURBATION MONTH!!

Now, all of the men of the world have EVERY reason to support this cause, don'tcha think?  Not leaving women out of the equation, of course, but it is no secret that men masturbate more than women!  Or, maybe the women just don't tell? Not that any of ya needed a month set aside for this recreational activity, at least now you can BE PROUD that you're taking part in a very healthy and promoted cause!  Far be it from me to EVER discourage this... in fact, I promote it... along with Juan, of course... (inside joke)...  afterall, there is no greater expression of self-love, is there?  Haha, I still find it somewhat humorous...

Upon the reading of an article about this "awareness", I also read where a porn store out in LA was having a Masturbate-a-thon! Can you imagine?  It is for both men and women, which is really cool, eh?  Bet'cha ya wished you lived in LA, huh?  Or, perhaps ya can coordinate one in your own area, LOL?

In any event, all of the positive effects of masturbation have been duly documented... but, let me just name a few... do ya have a minute or two?

-  Relaxation!  Ahhhh... what a relief it is!

-  De-stressor!  Just rub, stroke and massage away all of the unwanted and bothersome stress in your life!

-  Identity!  Getting in touch with yourself allows you to discover what you like, what turns you on, what areas are maybe more responsive than others.  This, in turn, will allow you to share with your partner!  I mean, nobody knows our bodies better than we do, right?

-  Decreased health risk!  It is scientifically proven that masturbation, or cumming via other means, is a VERY healthy act!  It decreases your risk of prostate cancer by about 50%, when performed at least 3 times per week!!  Imagine that?  Something that feels so good, also decreasing your chance of disease!  This alone should get all of ya guys going??

-  It just feels GOOD!  Yeah, no better reason that that, right?

And, I gotta share this one with ya as well... according to one of the greatest actors of all time... well, just watch and listen for yourself!!

So, there ya have it!!!

I look forward to hearing from ya!!!

Luscious Lyndee

Nocturnal naughtiness…

Posted by Lyndee on Jan 28, 2010 under In Lyndee's Words, PlayOnWords, phone sex

At my REAL job, one of my duties is opening the mail!  I know, a menial job but, somebody’s gotta do it!  Actually, I kinda like it because I can keep tabs on everything that I am supposed to!  We get mountains of medical journals, periodicals, waiting room reading material, yadda… yadda… yadda… you know, mostly magazines like Southern Living, Redbook, Ladies Home Journal… you know, geared toward the females!  Well, a couple of years ago, I took it upon myself to take out subscriptions to a few mags geared towards male interests.  You know, Golf.. Sports Illustrated, Hunting World…

I mean, men go to doctors, too!  And, it is rare that I would ever witness a man reading one of the frilly girl mags!  Granted, there’s no Playboy, Penthouse or Maxim but, I also subscribed to Details and Men’s Health.  Quite honestly, because I not only like to read up on the frilly stuff, but I also like to keep tabs on the guy stuff… I mean, this is important, don’tcha think?

Sorry, got a little off track… so, about a year ago, one of the most visited web sites on the net, WebMD, started publishing a magazine.  And, of course, being a medical office, we get this magazine for free!  We get about 20 a month, and after the staff takes one or two, there is usually one or two left for the waiting room.  It should be noted, I AM NOT A FAN of WebMD.  In fact, I think it is an evil site.  Let me explain why.

Let’s say that you’re suffering from a headache, okay?  Most people know to just grab the Tylenol bottle and be done with it.  Sometimes, however, the headache may last all day and into the night, and then some people get worried.  Or, maybe just looking for alternative treatments.  So, they take their happy asses to WebMD looking for a quick fix, and BOOM!  Banners flashing and suggestion that their headache could be a tumor, aneurysm, or any number of very serious issues… then panic sets in.  “What if?”  And then the tension sets in, which we all know can affect the already throbbing head… headache gets worse… “Should I go to the ER?”  On and on…

What I am saying is… not every headache is a tumor or aneurysm (although it could be, but chances are probably very slim), not every stomach ache is a dreaded rupture of the appendix, aortic aneurysm, or ovarian cancer.  And, not every leg cramp is a blood clot… y’all get my drift, right?  WebMD always puts forth the worse case scenario… at least in my experience and what I hear from patients.  Hey, this is great for the physician’s income… patient’s reading what it “COULD BE”… rushing off to the doctor to have their minds put to ease… maybe a test or two is ordered just to “rule out”.  But, chances are… it’s just a headache… we all get them from time to time.  It’s just a tummy ache… we all get them from time to time.  It’s just a strained muscle… we all get them from time to time.

Okay… sorry, off track again! 

I will be the first to admit, WebMD, the magazine, is a great magazine.  Much more benign than the web site.  There’s a wide variety of topics discussed, such as beauty, fitness, allergies, sleep, etc… and yes, sometimes the more serious diagnoses.  But, all in all, it’s a pretty good piece of reading material.

Well, I was going through the mail yesterday and the WebMD magazines had come!  I glanced quickly… had to look again… and, yet again.  I was shocked at one of the “headlines”….

SEX – WHY YOUR GUY LIKES PORN – PAGE 50

Well, I had to stop what I was doing and immediately read this article, LOL!  And, I was deeply offended that it didn’t read something like…

SEX- WHY THE SEXES LIKE PORN – PAGE 50

So, I am lickin’ my fingers trying to get to page 50, not 48 or 52… and, finally!!!  Page 50…

At the top of page 50 it reads:  “Tuning in to what turns you on”  And then, the title of the article is:  “XXX Factor”  Want to know why porn turns your guy on?  It’s HARD-wired.  *At this point I am thinking, wow, should this really be waiting room reading?  I mean, just the title of the article is a little… pornographic, right??  I mean, just by reading this article most guys are going to get a hard on… and, then they have to go into the examination room… trying to hide it, LOL!  Oh my…

Well, I had to take two minutes out of my busy day to read the article.  Now, I will summarize what I read… plain and simple.

Men’s brains are hard-wired for easy arousal, so that men are ready for sex WHENEVER the opportunity knocks!  And, that men are nocturnal sneaks… surfing the web and fingering their way through pornographic magazines, just looking for that subtle little picture or story that is going to get their HARD-wiring raging.  It doesn’t really say what happens after that but, I think we all know, right?

Anyway, the article does mention that 26% of males and just 3% of females visit online pornographic sites.  To this I say, BULLSHIT!  C’mon, let’s get real, WebMD… pornographic sites are the most visited sites on the world wide web, and you’re saying only a quarter of men and a handful of women are frequenting these sites?  Ahhhh, I think you need to do some more research…

I happen to love porn… I know a lot of females that do… with all of the single women in the world, and those that visit with their significant others… I am thinking the numbers should read, 50/50 at the very least!   WHY are people so afraid to admit that they visit porn sites?  I’m not… I mean, I am not going to blurt it out in the middle of my office waiting room but, I can share it with y’all.

I am not convinced that these numbers are, at all, correct.  Nor, am I convinced that any of my readers should EVER visit the WebMD site… if you’re concerned about something, call or visit your physician.  Don’t surf the web wondering what it “could be”… only to stumble across a web site that is going to paint the worst possible case scenario for ya.  I am telling ya, WebMD is EVIL… the web site, that is.

Admittedly, again, I do like the publication…

So ya know… this is a pornographic site, as is NiteFlirt!  I visit them both every day, and hopefully y’all do as well!!!

Yep, I know ya do… cause, you’re all HARD-wired!!  And, just lookin’ for a little… well, ya know what I am sayin’!  Something to calm down the circuitry.. the neurons… the protons…

The HARD-on!

Available and taking your pornographic requests on NiteFlirt, LOL!  How about this to calm things down?

Fuck the politicians and lobbyists that are trying to make pornographic materials and web sites illegal… you know they like it, too.  They are just trying to save face in the public eye.  They are just as hard-wired as the rest of us.

Now, about that headache…

Luscious Lyndee

Ch, Ch, Changes…

Posted by Lyndee on Sep 25, 2009 under In Lyndee's Words, Niteflirt, phone sex

Well, a lot has been going on with regard to the NiteFlirt scene, I hear!  So, I had to go and take a peek in the forums today to find out what in the hell is going on!  I have been away so long, that I am totally outta the loop, so to speak!  Anyway, I will put it to you, as I understand it to be, and after talking with the ultimate Mistress herself, Angela St.Lawrence… yes, she is the one always busy and taking your calls on NiteFlirt…

So, it seems that on my birthday, the 14th, NiteFlirt “went down”… they were originally supposed to only be down for 8-12 hours, but unfortunately, we are now approaching the 2 week mark!  WOW… that’s a long time, eh?  As I understand it, the beta site is up, but only a few features are operational.  I know that today when I went to see what was going on, I couldn’t find any of my listings on the site… OUCH!  Anyway, they (the techs at NiteFlirt) have evidently run into some “snafu’s” while trying to convert from the old platform to the new and improved!  Yes, I hear that there are going to be a lot of awesome new features, not just for us the phone sex operators, but for you, the client, as well.

So, as I always say… with all good things, it takes patience.  I do know that this has proved to be a “nightmare” for many… afterall, it is a good majority of the “flirts” sole source of income.  And, let’s face it, in these already tough economic times, having your main/only source of income ripped from under your feet, just isn’t a good thing at all.  Hopefully… hopefully, the site will be up and running again VERY SOON!

I hear, too, that some girls are getting calls.  I believe this is attributable to the fact that you, the client, had added the girl(s) to your favorites list on NiteFlirt.  I do know that the 800 number is inoperational, so I discern that the only way for you to get through is via the web, or by knowing one’s extension… or, by them being on your existing favorites list.  I do know, I called the 800 number today and it was “dead”!   Again, hopefully this will be rectified FAST!

Also, I understand that we are not going to be able to “feature” ourselves for many months.  WOW… by featuring I mean, just like in any business, we pay for our placement in each category… well, if we aren’t going to be able to “feature”, that kinda leaves those like myself, wherever we happen to end up!  That could be a huge detriment… I hope y’all kept your “favorites” list up to snuff, LOL! 

I do hope to be back and taking calls sometime the first part of the week… providing that NiteFlirt is operational… I know that I have been outta the loop for many weeks, but it could not be helped… this, I promise!  Like I have always said, family and friends, and their NEEDS will always come first. 

I do appreciate the fact that some of you have emailed and asked if I was okay, when I would be back, and the such.  I promise, I will be back… soon :)

In the interim, I see the glass as 1/2 full, and am in high hope that this conversion to the new platform is just around the corner… I know that many of you must be going bonkers, LOL, for the lack of a better word at the moment!   IF something should happen and I think that it maybe an extended period of time before you can reach me, email me and I will provide you an alternate means of contacting me for almost all of your phone sex wants/needs.  I use the term almost, as those of you that know me, know my style and rules!  For those that don’t, it’s very simple…

I am a sexual fantasy facilitator and not a moaning/groaning/panting/breathless phone fuck!  I DO NOT actively participate, in a physical manner, on my calls… I strictly facilitate.  If you are in search of girls that do partake, i.e. masturbate, during their calls, I can certainly provide you with the names of just a couple top notch girls.

On that note… I hope to hear from ya soon, and keep your spirits UP!! 

Until next time,

Luscious Lyndee

The answer is, UNEQUIVOCALLY…

Posted by Lyndee on May 13, 2009 under Getting To Know ME, In Lyndee's Words, Niteflirt, phone sex

NO!

Some of ya may already know, I am a great facilitator of sexual fantasies.  Those of ya that have never called me do not know!  I take great pride in putting together your perfect sexual fantasy!  Not mine, but yours!  I am here for all of the hardworking men of the world that want to escape their reality for a bit, and venture into another realm.  Sexual realm. 

I have always confessed to be the best at what I do, but there is some competition out there… in my mind, I am the best.  In some of your minds, I am the best.  And, that’s a good thing, as it keeps you calling!  And, it kinda-sorta does a little something for my ego.  For those of us in the biz that are really super-duper good at sexual fantasy facilitation, it does give us somewhat of an ego boost to hear our clients say, “hey, thanks for a great call”, or, “Lyndee, you’re the best”, or perhaps, “I can’t wait to call you again!”

Let’s face it guys, this is a very competitive business!  I refuse to lower my prices, not because I am greedy, but because I am good at what I do and I deserve to be duly compensated for my artistry!  Those of ya that have called me once, or are repeat clients, know I am worth every penny!  And, I appreciate your knowing this, and willingness to compensate me for my aural talent.

Now, one thing I cannot stand about this job, is the fact that new callers to me do not know that I do not actively participate on my calls… in a physical manner.  Another words, I am not over here panting, moaning and groaning, playing with myself, or pretending to… I am facilitating, not masturbating. 

It goes without saying that most callers would like for their phone sex operator to be getting naughty with herself, but I am not one that does this.  For those of you that are loyal readers of my blog, I apologize for the redundancy of this, but I occasionally have to bring the topic back to the forefront so that new clients, or perspective clients, know.

Believe me, I can get very descriptive and imaginative, without ever touching any part of my body.  It really isn’t a pre-requisite, is it?  I mean, do you have to touch yourself in order to be able to describe a scent, a texture, a curve, a book, a feel?  Hell no, ya sure don’t! 

It is called visualization… a mind game.  Close your eyes… let your mind wander… imagine… recall… fantasize… visualize!  Not all people can do this without effort.  Fortunately, I am one that can.  It really is an awesome art.  Now admittedly, I cannot draw a “stick person” and, I really know nothing about Trigonometry… but, I can damn sure facilitate a fantasy… and, it doesn’t have to always be sexual.

I guess what I am saying is, the mind is the largest and strongest sex organ that we, as humans, possess.  I like to use my mind… a lot.  Some might say, too much.  But, is that a bad thing?  I suppose if you weren’t putting it to good use, it would be.  I’d like to think that I am putting my mind to very good use with my clients.  And, by the sounds of it, I am.  This is a good thing.  A very good thing.

So, for potential callers that may have read my feedback on NiteFlirt, saying that, “Lyndee is amazing”, “WOW, she’s the best, I came really hard”, “Lyndee is what phone sex is all about”, or “Lyndee is like a fine wine, she only gets better”… these clients are writing how they feel about my facilitation talent.  They are not, in any way, insinuating that it is via my “moans and groans”, “panting” and, “screaming obscenities” until I overflow with sexual pleasure, that got them off.

I use my verbal skills, along with mental imagery… and, it is a fantastic combination.  Yes, I am a facilitator of sexual fantasy.  I am not here playing with anything other than my brain! 

Thankfully, there is a demand for this type of phone sex. 

Here’s to all of ya that understand this post… thanks for hanging in there!!!

Luscious Lyndee, the sexual fantasy facilitator!!

Damn, I am addicted!

Posted by Lyndee on Feb 5, 2009 under In Lyndee's Words, PlayOnWords, phone sex

I take it out… slowly sliding my hand around it.  Fuck yeah, it feels good. 

It’s hard in my hand as I fondle it, wanting to feel its hardness.  Taking it in both hands and gently sliding it between my hands… just kind of rolling it up and down my hands, warming it up.

Very slowly, I begin to expose the beautiful pink head, glistening ever so lightly.  I cannot take my eyes off its beauty, knowing at anytime, I will be gently and slowly rolling it around my lips.  Ahhhh, that sweet little hole, right in the middle.

As I hold it to my lips and begin to paint my lips, with just the head, I remember all of the times I have done this.  Some might say, I am a pro.  But, this time, I want to make sure I do it just right. 

As always, I start right in the middle of my upper lip.  At a snails pace, I begin to just rub it towards the corner of my mouth and back to the center.  Damn, it feels so good… as I begin to work it, work it!  Out to the opposite corner and back.  Feeling the tingling sensation, the moisture, the feeling of the beautiful pink head moving back and forth across my upper lip.

Then, IT speaks out to me.  Lyndee, please… please, the bottom lip.  “Cover every inch of your beautiful lips with me!”  Obliging, I begin to guide the head past the corner and down to my bottom lip… “yes, now we’re talking.”

Before long, I am making full circles… some slow, some fast.  Some faint, some hard and deliberate.  Circling around and around… again and again… my lips becoming more and more wanting of that beautiful tasty head.

I want to lick it, up and down and all around.  It just tastes so fucking good… I cannot stop myself, as I begin to indulge myself in the fluid motion around my lips and the creamy taste… “Oh, Lyndee… rub me, taste me, lick me, so that you can use me again and again.”

Again, I oblige… until my lips are saturated.  Glistening and shiny… tasty, to say the least.  My tongue circles my lips, just to get another taste; sometimes it just tastes different.  The tip of my tongue rolling, doing perfect circles, sometimes stopping for just a moment to savour… yes, the taste, the taste of…

My addiction…

Chapstick.

Ha, gotcha, didn’t I?  Anyway, I hope y’all are doing well, and I am available and taking calls on NiteFlirt!  Bring me your naughty desires, and allow me to weave the perfect sexual fantasy for ya! 

So, tell me, what’s your addiction?   Don’t be shy, this gal has heard it all and then some!  Allow me to bring out the “chap stick” in all of ya…

Phone sex at its best…

Ciao

Nice to know I am not alone!!!

Phone Sex 101

Posted by Lyndee on Jan 30, 2009 under phone sex

 

 

Phone Sex 101

Okay guys, I realize some of you are veteran’s of the phone sex world, but a little
reminder never hurt anyone… And, for those of you new to the concept, I’ve put
together a little “lesson” for you! Well, maybe “lesson” isn’t the right word, so I
will say “information”. That sounds better, don’t you agree?


First things first! Phone sex is a naughty little game we play with ourselves…
ah, that was a catchy little double entendre’ if I’ve ever heard one! Sexual
fantasies and masturbation are both very natural processes; one of the thought
process, and the other of the physical. Put them together, along with a very
creative PSO (Phone Sex Operator), and you are bound to have the experience of your
“phone” life! Let’s face it, it just feels fucking good!


Which brings me to my first advice for you. As you know, there are thousands of
Flirts on NiteFlirt. You will probably go blind, in a very good way, just by
perusing the site, reading about the Flirts and enjoying some of the eye candy
available to you! I would suggest that you find a Flirt that you feel fits your
niche. Figure out what it is you are looking for and then go about searching the
site for Flirts that excel in the area you are most interested in. You can do this
on NiteFlirt by using the drop down menus.


Read a Flirts feedback and see what other guys are saying about her! While we all
have “off” days, cannot please everyone, get interrupted by a knock at the door, and
so on…. for the most part you can gauge a Flirts abilities by her feedback!
Remember, five stars is the highest a Flirt can be rated, and you also have the
ability to leave written feedback after a call as well. As I said, we all have off
days, and because you have had a “lack buster” experience with a Flirt, doesn’t
always mean that she doesn’t deserve a second chance somewhere down the road!


Now listen up, because this is very important!! BE VOCAL in what it is you are
seeking. PSO’s are not mind readers. As much as we try to be, sometime the psychic
powers just aren’t flowing. So, please let us know EXACTLY what type of fantasy or
roleplay you’d like, or what fetish you are into. Then, the very capable PSO can
steer you right where you want to go; going off course is never good for you, the
client, or the PSO. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE… when I ask you what you are into, do
not say, EVERYTHING. Truth of the matter is that you probably aren’t into
everything… and, more times than not when you hear my response, you will hang
up… unless you are into hard core strap on play…


Cell phones aren’t always the first choice of equipment to be used. You risk a call
being dropped right in the middle of the “good stuff”, your battery goes dead at the
most inopportune time, there is oftentimes pesky echos, and the whole “breaking up”
thing just makes for an annoying call, to you and the PSO! I realize a lot of you
guys are calling on the sly and only have your cell phones to make calls with. If
this is the case, make sure your battery is charged up, and plug in that BlueTooth!
Trying to hold a phone, whether it be a cell or other, can be very difficult when in
the midst of, well…. you know!!


Telephone courtesy is also very important. We PSO’s are humans with feelings, and
an abrupt hang up is never appreciated. It only takes a second to say thank you or
any other sentiment before ending a call. A hang up makes us feel that we have not
done a good job for you, and we all want to do our very best for you. It doesn’t
have to be lengthy, but as I said, a simple thank you is always appreciated! Just
as you thank the girl handing you your food at the drive-thru, we appreciated
kinowing that we are appreciated.


PSO’s are not prostitutes! We are providing a service, namely over the phone, and
don’t want to get into the “real life” stuff. Of course, I do have several clients
that share their personal lives with me to some degree, primarily about their
relationships, but I am not your saviour and you shouldn’t look to me as one. I can
offer advice to you, but that is as far as it goes. I don’t doubt that most of you
are upstanding citizens and would be a joy to know off of the service, but I am here
to facilitate fantasies, not set up real life meetings. This is a business not only
to myself, but all PSO’s.


I have absolutely no way of finding out your identity via NiteFlirt. NiteFlirt is a
payment processing platform only. Your call is dispatched to me via an 800 number
by NiteFlirt. So, what I am getting at is this… you can tell me your name! I am
pretty good at voice recognition, so hopefully you will only have to tell me once or
twice. I associate your name and voice with your fantasy or fetish. Again, I am
not perfect, and sometimes I may need a reminder. Or, perhaps you have a new
fantasy that you would like to play out… variety is good! From my own experience,
most clients have a fantasy or fetish they are really into and it normally gets
played out lots and lots. But, the great thing about an AWESOME PSO, such as myself
and a few others, is that with each call we can add new twists and turns to make it
seem like a whole new experience! Capeche’?


You will see while perusing NiteFlirt that there are Flirts ranging in price from
.50/min to upwards of 5.99/min. It will go higher with some of the Flirts that
specialize in Financial Domination and Cam. Some girls set their prices low to generate
more calls. I charge 1.79/min. because this price has worked best for me.
After all, I am an independent business owner (IBO) on NiteFlirt, and with that comes
business expenses! Uncle Sam damn sure wants what is due him. And, then I have to
pay for web design services, featuring, and so forth. Please do not tell me that I
am too expensive or that it would be really nice of me to lower my per minute rate
for you. This, in my opinion, is just TACKY! I have clients that have been calling
me for 3 plus years that have never suggested that I do this, and I don’t intend on
starting now. You know the old saying, “you get what you pay for!” I feel, as do
my regular clients, I am worth the 1.79/min., and sometimes they even leave me a
tip! Tipping, of course, is not mandatory. However, as with anyone providing a
service, it is an appreciated bonus!


You will see that many girls have what they term “Wish Lists” on their NiteFlirt
pages or web sites. I do not, nor have I ever solicited gifts. I am not slamming
the girls that do this, but just another one of those things that I feel is TACKY!
I would much prefer a tip if you feel you would like to “spoil me”. So, you will
find no Wish List on my listings on NiteFlirt or on any one of my three web
sites.

Your phone sex experience should be an enjoyable one. Speaking for myself, I do
everything within my own code of ethics and NiteFlirt’s Terms of Service to provide
you the most fulfilling experience that I can. I can assure you that I put forth
110% on all calls and want to do the best I can in helping you to achieve the outcome
you are in search of. So, get yourself all nice and comfy… get your phone or
earbud in place… gather your toys and/or favorite props… and call me.

I realize some of you may have read this already under Phone Sex 101 on my site, however, I felt it needed posting in my blog!  Sometimes, a reminder is a good thing!!

Have a great weekend and, GO CARDINALS!!!
 

Black Friday…

Posted by Lyndee on Nov 28, 2008 under In Lyndee's Words, Niteflirt, phone sex

Ain’t no fucking way that I would venture out amongst the crazed shoppers this Black Friday… I will leave that to the serious shoppers of the world!  Don’t get me wrong, I am all about a sale, but not today!  I cannot believe these people that camp out for like 24 hours, sometimes longer… just plain crazy, I tell ya!

So, I hope that all of you had a nice Thanksgiving!  You are probably still full, or venturing to the fridge for some of those left overs?  A piece of pie and hot tea for breakfast this morning for me… probably a turkey sandwich for lunch, and then some ham and sweet potatoe souffle and green beans for dinner?  Then, I will be done with Thanksgiving for another year!

On NiteFlirt, all day and night, I am doing what I term a “Black Friday Phone Buster”… cutting my per minute price from a buck eighty nine, to a buck fifty nine.  I mean, if every retailer in America can have a sale, so can I, right?  And, y’all know that I am generous on special occasions, always trying to give back a little!  I should be available most of the day and night…  I do have to run out for a couple of hours later this morning, but I should be back by 1:00ish!

So, I am looking for all of you little pink panty boys, sissy sluts, cuckolds, cross dressers, cock suckers, bisexual boys, and yes, even those that want just an incredibly detailed sexual fantasy facilitated today!  You know, something to jerk off to… there is no better than MOI!  Okay, maybe one or two…

I hope to hear from y’all today… every man’s gotta do what he’s gotta do while the cat’s away…  so bad, but so luscious!

Ciao