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.However, the Internet can be dicey if you don'tknow the company's privacy policy (some companiessell your information to other parties, meaning youcould end up with a mailbox full of sleazy catalogs),and it's more difficult to ask questions about the prod-ucts.Phone ordering is a little easier, because you canask questions and, ideally, get answers.Going into anactual store is really the best way to shop; some peo-ple even go to the women-friendly shops to look at thetoys, and then order from the privacy of their ownhome.But since going into a local, friendly shop is notan option for everyone, here's a handy resource list, inalphabetical order. 164 " THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CUNNILINGUSOnline and Mail OrderAdam and EveMail-order catalog and Web site of toys, books, videos,DVDs, safer-sex supplies and lingerie, with a heterosex-ual focus.The retail face of the mainstream adult indus-try; the site has a Spanish option, and they sell customerinformation to third parties.RO.Box 200, Carrboro, NC 27510800 274 0333919 644 1212www.adameve.comBlowfishMail-order catalog and Web site of toys, books, videos,DVDs, safer-sex supplies, S/M gear, comics, and maga-zines.They feature individual reviews of their productsand a strict privacy policy.RO.Box 411290, San Francisco, CA 94141800 325 2569415 252 4340www.blowfish.comBlue DoorBuy or rent adult videos, with a nice selection helpfullydivided into understandable sections.Videos are ratedfor excitement and entertainment and are individuallyreviewed by staff and customers.Strict privacy policy.ETP Inc.RO.Box 64378, Sunnyvale, CA 94089888 922 4387www.bluedoor.com SEX RESOURCES " 165Cetra Latex-Free SuppliesA product site for latex-free gear, mainly catering to themedical community (because so many medical profes-sionals end up with latex allergies).Sells to individuals.Nice sitewide search.888 LATEX NO510 848 3345www.latexfree.comGlyde DamsBuy 'em here, by the dozen or in a party pack!www.sheerglydedams.comGood VibrationsPromoting pleasure since 1977, Good Vibrations has astaff who are extensively trained and up-to-date on allthings sex-related and are committed to dispensingaccurate sex information about the products they sell.Mail-order catalog, Web site, and retail stores carry toys,books, videos, DVDs, safer-sex supplies, magazines, andcomics.All products are individually selected andreviewed.The vibrators have volume and intensity rat-ings, and the Web site is loaded with sex informationand even a magazine.Mail order is open 7:00 AM to7:00 PM, PST.Carol Queen is their staff sexologist.Strictprivacy policy.(For retail information, see the "Retail Stores" sectionbelow.)938 Howard St., Ste.#101, San Francisco, CA 94103800 289 8423415 974 8980www.goodvibes.com 166 " THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CUNNILINGUSToys in BabelandWeb site, retail stores, and catalog of toys, books, videos,and safer-sex supplies.Women-owned and operated,but open to all orientations.Strict privacy policy.(For retail information, see the "Retail Stores" sectionbelow.)800 658 9119www.babeland.comXandria CollectionMail-order catalog and Web site of toys, books, videos,DVDs, leather, and lingerie.Betty Dodson is on theiradvisory board.Xandria sells customer information tothird parties.165 Valley Dr., Brisbane, CA 94005800 242 2823415 468 3812www.xandria.com SEX RESOURCES " 167Retail StoresA Woman's TouchFeminist sex store offering toys, books, and safer-sexsupplies.Their Web site has great advice columns.600 Williamson St., Madison, Wl 53703608 250 1928www.a-womans-touch.comCome Again Erotic EmporiumWoman-owned store with toys, books, and lingerie; theyalso have a book and fetish catalog.353 E.53rd St., New York, NY 10022212 308 9394Eve's GardenWoman-focused store and catalog of toys, books, and videos.119 W.57th St., Ste.#420, New York, NY 10019800 848 3837212 757 8651www.evesgarden.comForbidden FruitWoman-owned and operated toy store/adult giftshop, fetish boutique, and body piercing/tattoo studio.A big supporter of the Austin S/M, fetish, safer-sex, andsex-positive communities.TOY STORE AND EDUCATION CENTER512 Neches St., Austin, TX 78701512 478 8358FETISH BOUTIQUE108 North Loop Blvd., Austin, TX 78751512 453 8090 168 " THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CUNNILINGUSBody Art Salon513 E.Sixth St., Austin, TX 78701512 476 4596www.forbiddenfruit.comGood VibrationsPioneering the woman-owned, woman-focused sex shop1977, this store has grown to employ and serve all com-munities and orientations with the mission of promotingpleasure and accurate sex information.Staff is meticu-lously trained, and their Education department serves staffand customers and does outreach to health organizations.Mail-order catalog, Web site, and retail stores carry toys,books, videos, DVDs, safer-sex supplies, magazines, andcomics.All products are individually selected andreviewed, and they have ongoing After Hours classes inthe stores.Carol Queen is their staff sexologist.1210 Valencia St.San Francisco, CA 94110415 974 89802504 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702510 841 8987Mail Order 800 289 8423www.goodvibes.com(See "Online and Mail Order" section for more mailorder/Web info.)Grand Opening!Retail store, Web site, and mail-order catalog of toys,books, safer-sex supplies, and videos; store has classesand events, some taught and hosted by owner Kim Airs.318 Harvard St., Ste.32, Arcade Bldg., CoolidgeCorner, Brookline, MA 02446(Toll-free ordering) 877 731 2626617 731 2626www.grandopening.com SEX RESOURCES " 169Passion FlowerRetail store of toys, books, lingerie, videos, and magazines.4 Yosemite Ave., Oakland, CA 94611510 601 7750Pleasure ChestRetail store, Web site, and catalog of novelties, toys,videos, and clothing.7733 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046800 75 DILDO323 650 1022www.thepleasurechest [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |
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