Naked City - Volume 1 Issue 1 - (Page 31) >street If you are one of the many, many people who have never ventured into a sex shop, don’t worry. A lot of people find it embarrassing to go into a shop that sells sex toys and lingerie, especially alone. Most often, first timers bring a friend or partner in with them to ease the anxiety. Really, there is nothing to be embarrassed or shy about. In fact, a sex store is not the place to be shy. It is awkward at first, since we’re cultured to keep our sex lives private; but never fear. You’ll probably be fine by the third aisle. ASKINg QUESTIONS If you see an item you’re interested in but have questions, don’t be afraid to ask. It’s much better to ask than to purchase the product and be disappointed. Sex toys are expensive, and you usually can’t return items purchased at a sex shop! Ask the employees. If you would like a comparison between two products or you need more information, employees can and will help you. Sex shops tend to hire cool, understanding people who will help you without being judgmental. They probably are not commissionedbased, and it’s almost a guarantee they have heard everything. THE BOOTHS Depending on the sex store you visit, there may be video booths. These booths have coin-operated adult videos that you can watch. If you choose not to go into the booths, realize they aren’t part of the retail portion of the store. Enough said. IT’S A FUN TIME! You should have a good time at the sex shop. Your first visit can be an anxious one, but if you relax and accept the fact that there is something there for everyone, you can have a good time. If you need a relief laugh while in the store, check out the bachelor and bachelorette party gifts. >>> your 1st time written by > dale sheridan YOU WILL BLUSH Almost everyone who goes into a sex shop for the first time is going to blush. There are sex toys, lubricants, outfits, magazines, videos and other items for just about every fantasy and fetish. Rest assured there is something in that store that will make even the most perverted people blush. According to Pam Fenton, area manager of Priscilla’s Kansas, “Everyone has different likes and dislikes, and there is no wrong or right. That is why you will find a wide variety of merchandise in our stores.” Pam says she can usually spot a first-timer because they appear nervous. Pam’s recommendation is to relax and enjoy the experience. “WHAT IF I SEE SOMEONE I KNOW?” No one wants to bump into someone they know at the sex shop. The rule of thumb regarding seeing an acquaintance in a sex shop is to remember they’re in there, too. You’re both guilty. It is possible to duck behind a taller shelf or in the reading section and potentially avoid seeing the person you know, but it is also possible to get caught doing this. Relax. Sex is a part of everyday life, and sexual aides and treats are perfectly healthy. OpEN-MINdEdNESS It is important to go into a sex shop with a very open mind. You will see things in there that you have probably never seen before. For every kink or turn-on you can imagine, there are at least twenty more. Hello? 2 Girls 1 Cup? You can’t have a good experience in a sex store if you go in with a judgmental attitude. Remember — just because anything goes in the sex shop doesn’t mean it has to go home with you. TOp FIvE rESpONSES IF Y O U ’ r E c A U g H T I N T H E A c T: 1. I’m buying a gag gift for a friend. 2. I’m helping a friend who was too shy to come here. 3. I’m shopping for a bachelor/bachelorette party. 4. I’m doing research for a class/work project. 5. I love porn. 31 nakedcitymag.com > volume 1 issue 1 nakedcity http://nakedcitymag.com
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