Newsletter No. 57: SPRING 2012

The objects of our affection

There are two kinds of retail stores. There are stores that pay their employees with commission to love the product and there are shops staffed by people who are actually fans of the stuff they sell. No, wait, there’s actually a third kind of shop: a place where the people who work in the shop genuinely love what they do, the services they provide, and the toys, books, and DVDs that adorn the walls.

Any salesperson worth their salt can muster enthusiasm for what they’re selling, and we wonder if sometimes some of the folks who wander into our little shop may not know just how deep our love for this stuff runs. And, boy, there is just so much to love.

To us, each vibrator and dildo and sleeve and harness and lube has a story. We often know the folks who make the beautiful sex toys we carry - we know their histories, how they discovered their passion for what they do, and how they got so darn good at making the wondrous sex toys we sell.

We sometimes don’t actually personally like all the products in our shop - just like you, the Hitachi is just right for some, and too strong for others - but because someone in our co-op has tried the toy and fallen in love with it, we know someone out there will love it too. But most of all, we love all of our products for the pleasure they bring you. In honour of our 15th birthday, we want to share some of that love with you! Get 15% off our all-time favourite sex toys all month with the coupon on the back of this newsletter!  Canes and Caning

A Workshop With Canemaker Adrian Saturday, June 9, 2012. 7:30 - 9:30PM Rattan canes are the most versatile of bdsm implements - because of their controllability they can impart sensations that range from a butterfly’s kiss to the sting of a thou- sand bees. Not just an instrument of severe punishment, a cane can also be used to take someone on a magic carpet ride. $30 Embracing Our Fantasies

A Workshop With Gaia Morrissette Tuesday, June 12, 2012. 7:30 - 9:30PM This interactive dynamic workshop will help you explore desires and fantasies within a supportive group atmosphere. Learn how to contextualize your experiences in today’s sexual culture while exploring the possibilities and limitations of making a desire reality. Gain skills in areas of negotiation and communication with your partner or partners. Discover the importance of letting go of fear, shame and guilt about your sexual fantasies and desires. Be inspired to grow and develop your fantasy repertoire. $30