Babeland
94 Rivington St
(between Ludlow St & Orchard St)
New York, NY 10002 (212) 375-1701
- Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
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Since the passing of, ahem, a very dear possession of mine, I have toyed (ha) with the idea of getting another. I won't lie. I got butterflies while testing the multispeed settings.
I'd add another star, but I've been ruined by the ginormous adult shops in Los Angeles. I will never be the same.
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There must be something wrong with me, but since they got rid of most of their book collection and cleaned the place up "slickified" is my favorite word, it isn't the same... Still love the collection of toys! Woohoo Babeland. You know, I brought my sister there half-joking and half-serious right before she got married and she got faint in the store. I had to go get her juice because she could barely get out of the store! That was awesome... I bought a rabbit for her anyway.
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Such a helpful group of people. My beau and I were finally ready to progress the relationship (check out that tactful writing!), so we made it to Babeland. First we asked about the kinds of lubrications, and the attendant was super informative--noting the kinds and uses. After pursuing the toys, and finding out I don't really want to do that, we left empty handed.
But later, my beau went make on his own and bought a book someone at Babeland advised. The book helped a lot.
note: it smells like lube in there, which made me feel timid and kind of queasy.
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Always very friendly and knowledgeable staff with a wide variety of fun products to be bought.
Babeland is like my home away from home. Not only have i been going since i was a young lass, but when i walk through the door i feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It's one of the few places i can go and not feel "sized up" by my appearance. Nobody makes any assumptions about my sexuality or my predilections, and they deal with all my questions sincerely and without judgment. I've had some really great conversations with the fine folks who work there!
As for their products, expect nothing but the best. Nothing gross that will ooze or melt or anything dangerous or sleazy (and i mean all these words in their negative not positive senses!). Novices will find the right things to initiate them, and veterans will continue to find new and exciting ways to get off.
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PEOPLE WHO HAVE SEX: i have one word for you - lubrication.
it is your friend. it is "key". it makes everything *that much* better
you know all that crap about rocker/now crooner STING has sex for 50 hours straight at a time? LUBRICATION baby! that's right - he must have a Poland Spring Water bottle filled with the stuff.
i'm sure his wife is nodding her head up & down right now sayin' "you got that right, my friend" isn't that trudy styler or something? 50 hours. that's a damned patient woman. let's pause for a moment in reverence.
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you didn't pause did you?
no worries.
FAKE PLASTIC VAGINAS:
is there anything worse? you need to avoid all that mess & have the helpful staff show you anything but a fake plastic vagina. they should not manufacture such things - it's like taking a 57 chevy, ripping out the engine & handing the keys over: "here you go".
and you're like "here go where go i go?"
anyway, when you want something hot & spicy to turn on your BF, GF, FWB, BFF, FUBU, WHATEVER... head to babeland. you can't go wrong.
as everyone's already mentioned - the staff is very helpful & cool. if you're just looking to bring home a fun treat for your sig. other, the staff will give you some coolio ideas & show you how stuff works and all that.
i mean "so i've heard" - because i need no help -- i am an expert in the between-the-sheets-shenanigans department.
see? that got you in the mood right there. oh well - what can i say? it's a gift.
so guys - CHECK the ego (she'll still love you, don't worry) and FORGO the box of chocolates & flowers and all that crap...get her what she really wants for vday or v'jayjayday or whatever.
i leave you with:
THE TOP TEN SAYINGS TO MAKE THE BABELAND STAFF CRINGE:
10) "we're looking to get really crazy tonight...where are the fuzzy cuffs?"
9) "i heard vibrators can make you pregnant - is this true?"
8) "oh, no - no need to explain positions to ME. my boyfriend's favorite is reverse cowherd"
7) "i'm thinking about venturing into vanilla sex. do you have a manual for sale?"
6) "dildos? no need - we're WAY more hardcore than that; my girlfriend has a belly AND a nose piercing."
5) do they make a low-calorie lube?
4) "oh my god! is THAT for DOWN THERE?" (points nervously downward)
3) "oh, no help needed here -- my husband & i are off-the-chain!" (point to sex swings section)
2) "nope - already checked... i was born without a G spot"
1) "i open-mouth-KISSED a girl in college once! ....i know, i know... i'm PRACTICALLY a lesbian"
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They get 5 stars, but I wish I could give them 4 1/2.
As others have pointed out, both NYC locations of this well-known shop are the absolute go-to spots for buying high quality (but not always high-priced) sex toys. From a $15 dollar vibe to something much more expensive (the stainless steel Njoy line is a favorite) they have a consistently great selection.
My beef with the store is that they almost overcompensate with the female-centric attitude. Of course, I would never trade them for the sleaze of most other locations in the city (not that I don't mind sleaze) but it is curious that more often than not the staff have been a little short with me--someone who for all intents & purposes must look just like a regular dude.
When I've gone in with my ladyfriend the experiences have been much different: attentive, helpful. Alone, I've almost had to beg on several occasions to get someone to help me acquire something I've already decided on--info on selection, suggestions, or any sort of discussion whatsoever seem to be a total no go.
I do not feel I am out of line with my disappointments. After all I'm pretty au courant on sex toys & health in general, so it's not a lack of knowledge or vocabulary that's hindering me. They do carry toys that are expressly for men, so it's not like this is a female-only store, & I am crashing the party.
Overall, it seems this attitude pervades the SoHo location a bit more than the other one. Oh well, I'm still a loyal & repeat customer. Babeland totally rocks, but I still feel the need to add my take to the discussion.
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I "heard" that they have a nice selection of toys and gifts. I also "heard" that their prices are very reasonable. Again, this is only something I "heard."
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Although I have not been to many sex shops in my lifetime, I can say that babeland takes sex seriously and with class and self-respect. I am not embarrassed to be seen there as the place is not like those shady sex shops in the west village.
While I've not purchased objects of self-pleasure from babeland, just funny toys and gifts (which they have an impressive selection of!), I've noticed that they have a pretty loyal and satisfied customer base at babeland. If I ever need or want to get a vibrator or something, I would not think twice about going to babeland first.
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I've only ordered online because, as Usher would say, I'm a lady in the streets but a freak in the bed. Yeah.
But, I will say when I have questions I always call the store and the women are super helpful and friendly. And I've generally been happy with most items I've purchased here.
I just realized how difficult it is to yelp about a sex shop and keep it PG enough for my nosy co-worker to read, because I know you're reading this Alex... :)
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So I have this friend who has only ordered online because, as Usher would say, she's a lady in the streets but a freak in the bed. Yeah.
But, I will say when she has questions she always calls the store and the women are super helpful and friendly. And she generally has been happy with most items she's purchased here.
She thinks they have a huge selection of goods - something for everybody. Even you. And maybe even me.
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Who needs a man when we've got Babeland?
The website is amazing, did you know that there are "15 Ways to Enjoy Your Rabbit Vibrator" - apparently the one (and the only) way I know is not on the list.
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Coming from the Bay Area - I think this is the New York equivalent of "Good Vibes" where I had been going for years.
Helpful, open staff is a major plus for this place. When sex toys and porn are pro-feminist, I'm hooked. Great babeland brand lube - good advice on toys. Interesting little gift sets to give to all your friends! They're pro-safe sex, pro-feminist, and of course - pro-sex anyway you like it. So much better than all the other sex shops in manhattan. By a long shot. Check out the book shelf too.
a sex-shop from and for women..brilliant.
I buy all my toys here and lay in bed at night with them thinking about my yelp crushes
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"There ain't nothing wrong.... with a little bump and grind."
Went here on a Sunday night (the Sabbath, oh the SHAME) - but when nature calls, you must answer.
Babeland is a cute little shop with the usual gadgets on hand. (Did I just call a sex shop cute??) In a paradoxical way, it was. From the great music, easygoing vibe, and helpful staff, I could test out toys at will without any weird, dirty looks. Highly recommended.
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Hubby and I stopped by this location after having some Sugar Sweet Sunshine lovin' down the street (thanks, Yelpers!). We were early for a runway show during Fashion Week at the Hotel Riv, so we had some time to kill.
I know, I know, I KNOW I shouldn't compare with a store thousands of miles away, but I guess I've been spoiled by Good Vibrations in San Francisco, which to date has been for me the epitome of class, informativeness and atmosphere to date in this ... genre of stores.
But there ain't nothin' wrong with Babeland; I can see why East Coast denizens dig the store. Great selection, laid-back vibe; good hours; nobody looking at you askance like a) you're a perv or b) they're a perv.
Just ... when you're out here ... promise me you'll go to Good Vibrations, mm-kay?
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Oh goodie! I get to pay tribute to the establishment that deserves at least partial credit for saving my relationship. Here's where you should stop reading if you don't want to get to know me intimately.
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Did you stop?
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It's for your own good.
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Up until the birth of my LDR (long distance relationship) I was hopeless on my own. You know what I mean? I also thought sex shops were for people who needed to kinkify the act cuz their own appendages/orficices didn't suffice. What I didn't realize was that it broadens the world of OPTIONS. And oh what a magical world that is. Women are beautiful, women are complex, women have gajillions of ways to climax and we deserve to explore them all.
Enter Babeland. This place is a veritable boutique of bedroom delights for all persuasions, most everything you can imagine, moving in all ways possible with one mighty goal: to make you explode. I was overwhelmed. I didn't know where to begin. So I just grabbed the first vibrating thing I saw. And soon I had palmed most of the displays.
At first I was shy to ask how to use things but the staff was so earnest and helpful. I scanned books, videos, rubbed massage oil and bars on my hands, contemplated how certain harnesses were used, wondered what glass felt like. I must have circled the small space a dozen times. And then it dawned on me that these places, they are for US. No other party necessary. So no matter what a rocker shocker, two fingered wizard you are you'll definitely learn a trick or two here.
Battery operated god, I am a believer.
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After picking out a nice zine at Blue Stockings and eating a nice bit of vegan cake at Teany, I like to stroll over to Babeland and browse. Nothing more soothing to end the evening with than a happy, shiny sex shop that has clever little window displays, good books, and toys galore.
I'm still not sure about the sex cone. Every time I go in, I poke at it a bit and try to understand, but honestly, I fail to see the appeal. Still, they carry a good selection of phthalate-free toys, which I appreciate for both aesthetic and health reasons.
I do find them a bit expensive, so minus one star, but this is a good place to get a... ahem... feel for the toy you want so you can find it cheaper online.
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Are you up to playing with toys after getting a nice vegan cupcake at Babycakes? Does your boyfriend finger you like he is picking his nose instead of trying to actually please you? Or do you and your significant other want to find new ways to make each other scream? Then Babeland is the place for you.
My favorite part about Babeland is that they have all of their toys out on display for you to play with and see if it's actually something you would want. They also have a really good book collection, including the all time famous book "The Guide to Getting It On" for those of you who need help or are with someone who has no clue. Additionally, there is a nice section of erotica.
Every now and then they also have little free gifts. During December 2007, they were giving away free bullets with a $5 purchase! You really can't beat that. It's a good place buy presents for both yourself and friends.
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It's true what one poster said - when you tell your friends you're going here, they look at you with envy rather than pity.
Example: I told my coworker than a bunch of friends and I were going to hit up Babeland later that evening.
Coworker: I want to come too!
Me: Why do you think we're going?
Anyway - I like that this place makes you feel comfortable, and is really educational. The staff will tell you all about the toys. I will say though that I have been kicked out of here -- apparently, it's not a good idea to come here after having a few $4 lichee martinis next door at Verlaine (great happy hour), and making fun of some of the equipment (which the staff told us, "some people use.")
Oh, and the best thing I learned from there when asking what this one particular thing did -- "never put anything with wires up your butt." Life lessons, people.
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babeland is so fun when you and your girls are rolling 8 deep and have just had too many drinks at some dinner that cost way too much money and you just stagger in there and start comparing notes and shopping away. dont try to take photos. they no likey that there. the staff is super helpful. the toy selection isnt huge, but you gather that theyve been carefully curated. they really need to up the selection of lubricants, however and maybe include some that arent outrageously priced. speaking of prices, the gizmo i gigglingly walked out with was 3x as much as it would have cost me on amazon. and i know, i know.....you go to babeland for the knowledgeable and great staff (they are really wonderful) and the whole experience, blah blah. but the prices are a bit steep. overall though, they are staffed with very helpful, impossible to fluster staff (unless you start taking photos, that is).
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It's like the Disneyland of sex shops.
It's bright and colourful, and you feel more like you're picking out candy than something to shove up your twat.
I never thought I would talk so freely with a stranger about vibrators, but the staff is so knowlegeable and helpful that you really can't help yourself. Plus, they sell batteries there, so if the thought of making one more stop before getting home to try your new friend out is enough to send you over the edge, no worries. You're all set.
(Also: their business cards are genius!)
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Who needs men anyway? The Pocket Rocket I received as a gift from Babeland takes me straight to Jupiter, detours to Mars, heads for the Moon before bringing me back down to Earth -and all for a mere 39.95 ( not sure of price...like I said it was a gift-dumb idea) . Batteries ( not included)! He knew better than to supply me the batteries! No worries...there are plenty of 24 hr Duane Reades when you run out..and you will! Stock up gals because this is going to be one long ride!
Addendum....
You can take it to work; you never have to call or text it; it never once tells you " I'm tired or spent"... and the best part is when it gets old and no longer works...you just toss it in the garbage and buy a newer improved model! It's a win win! Run don't walk! They are going like hotcakes!
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so, I wasn't good mood..
Aud and I walked through the street and found Babeland..
J: =====3 *poke* *poke* what's this? oh! look at this, Aud!! it's soft!! eeeh! those are too BIG!
A: hee hee.. you are silly, Julie..
J: yes! I am!!
A: hmmm, this book looks interesting.. it's educational.. my brother might like this..
J: what's that? oh! oh!! ohhhh~~~ @.@
A: Come, I have this! *pointed a whip stick with pink heart*
J: what's it? eh?
A: mine has a feather end..
J: oh ho! I need Michael to be here.. then I can slap his butt better..
A: hee hee, you are silly, Julie!
J: YES! I AM!! =P
A&J: hee hee hee
happy ending.............
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For my 69th review I thought I'd review Babeland. Hehehehehehe 69 ..I should grow up.
It used to be called "Toys In Babeland", now just Babeland. It is a wonderful place to shop for the girl in your life. The all female staff is knowledgeable and willing to give you any advise on the toys you might need. They'll even demonstrate them if you ask ...not like that you perv.
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Attention guys!
Wanna feel emasculated AND uncomfortable? Wanna have lesbian porn-shop-workers scowl at you while extolling the virtues of the latest latex replacement for you - to your girlfriend? Wanna spend money on the very thing that may drive your girlfriend away from you and into the arms of a 'rabbit'? - Babes in Toyland is your place....
I jest of course, this is a great place to go and get all the naughty little makeitthatmuchmorefun toys without feeling smarmy and get an education at the same time - But i must say that there is something slightly un-nerving about the experience of going WITH your partner...
My suggestion? go to the bar around the corner, have a few and get ready for the bag-o-trix your partner comes home with.
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I have worked in this business. It was one of the most rewarding things I ever did. Like Babeland, formerly Toys in Babeland, my shops catered primarily to women, and furthermore, my shops were located in affluent suburbs of Washington, DC. If you think it's awkward for an NYC woman to buy a vibrator or a butt plug, try being a senator's wife.
The best thing about sex is that it feels good when you do it. That said, imagine how sad it is when furthering the "feel good, do it" end is hampered by any one or more than one of the following:
+bad lighting
+careless or apathetic sales staff, if there are any
+leering people of the same or opposite sex
+tacky displays
+inappropriate merchandising
+nobody around who reminds you of YOU
+lack of privacy
+discomfort with the merchandise
+lack of familiarity with the merchandise
+dirty surroundings
Then imagine how nice it would be to examine, ask and otherwise familiarize yourself with any product, much less one that is going in, on or around you, all in perfect comfort, in nonjudgemental surroundings, with people who are actually trained, and enthusiastic about the fact that you want to dress up like a dominatrix and whip someone. Consentually. It's heaven. Believe me, being on the sales end is heaven, too. It's depressing how many people have crappy sex lives when all they need is a little encouragement and support. Adding some life to people's bedrooms where and when it is needed is nothing short of fulfilling life's work, and I really recommend it if you're looking for a career change.
Babeland strives to meet all of their customer's needs. You can try things out--touch them, taste them, see and smell them. Handling is encouraged. It looks like a penis--so what? Grab on and feel how it vibrates, imagine it in your bedroom and head to the cash register. No need to be embarrassed. They know what you're doing with it, and they do it too.
Babeland also offers many classes, lectures and talks on various sex and sexuality-related topics. Some are a little titillating, but most are informational and informative, and are real gems for those people looking to become more knowledgeable about some of the more outre pastimes people pursue in private. The most important thing to take away from your visit here is to remember that you're NOT the only person in the world who wants to do **insert kinky or benign sex act here**. If you were, stores like this wouldn't exist, and that little rubber toy you're about to buy wouldn't come in 12 colors, including sparkle and glow in the dark.
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I never in my wildest dreams (not that I really dream about this) knew that an adult toy store could be so cute and classy. Instead of packaging featuring naked pornstars with boobs the size of the moon, they box your items in very cute light blue boxes with little ribbons and you can walk around with it proudly under your arm and not feel like you're carrying...well, a sex toy....
The staff is friendly and helpful and professional and they really seem to believe in the importance of sexual fulfillment, which I think is pretty righteous.
One weird thing, though, is that once I saw a couple with their baby browsing. Not that there's anything WRONG with that, exactly, but it did make me feel a little weird. Just a sidenote, though.
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OHhh HEHHE What fun this store is
If your lover is buying you something from this store...they are taking it to the next step of pleasure. Ohh YEAA BABY!
Yea.....I know mine did! And what naughty fun it was ~_^
Anyways I guess all the great reviews have been written and everything. I guess what I'm really trying to say is
THANKS BABELAND FOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE FANTASTIC SEX WE'VE HAD@!!!!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU!!!
KEEP IT UP!
Sex makes the world go round and round not to mention wayyy happier. My lover always says taht after sex I'm in a way better mood/happier.
Oh only one complaint...please keep your supplies/inventory up to date...for some reason whenever I want something it happens to be out of stock...I wonder how do things run out so fast..I mean its not like I'm doing it all the time 24/7....So what the heck?! Befuddled.
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I'm actually trying to think of what to say about this place, but everything I'm thinking about is a little too risque, in a fabulous way. Like the other reviewer said, it's great that there are no "skeevie" guys leering at you. , and that if you mention to your friends you went there on an errand, they look at you with envy rather than pity.
The experience is highly entertaining and very practical. Bring a friend who has a good sense of humor. I hear that they offer classes on various...things....um, anyway, go!
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Okay, we all know that Babeland is great.
So I'm actually using this as an opportunity to give props to my new favorite vibrator which can be *purchased* at Babeland.
Forget the rabbit, and the ergonomic trend in toys on the market. It's all about the Hummer! (note--at Babeland they call it The Hummingbird, but the package says Hummer).
It's curvy. It's silvery. It's pearly. It does a thump-thump motion rather than just a bzzzzzz. It's under $30. The speed is adjustable. It's got a g-spot nub (which can also be used elsewhere). It's got a clit "pocket" (can't describe any other way). And it makes me so very happy.
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Hired a blow-job instructor for a bachelorette party, and she (he?) was a hit!!! She-he came equipped to demonstrate with dildo, cock-rings, and vibrating rings... A prude like me would usually be skeeved, but it was informative, entertaining, and fun!
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This place all about the ladies. Thank goodness for it. I highly recommend the classes too. And if you're ever browsing and you're trying to decide between one that requires batteries and one you can plug in, get the one you can plug in. None of this rabbit stuff. Seriously. Please. Just trust me. Yes, it's as powerful as a floor sander. But on the plus side, it's as powerful as a floor sander.
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While I'll always be loyal to my local Good Vibrations store, Babeland was an impressive little shop. Friendly staff, very gay friendly, and full of "educational" pamphlets and write ups right along with the displays. Plus--they have DVD rentals--including classics like Deep Throat and Alice in Wonderland.
Definetly worth a quick browse if you're in the area.
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Though to some, the appeal of a sex shop might be skeezy guys in corners leering, the great thing about Babeland is how they have taken everything cute and awesome about boutiques for other products, and used that approach to selling things like lube and strap-ons. There's a great mix of people shopping every time I've been here, and the cute girls who work there never judge me for buying BUTT magazine, even though I am a cute girl and not a gay guy. An excellent place to go if you are a seasoned veteran of sex accessories or a complete n00b. I cannot believe I just typed n00b in a Yelp review.
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This is probably the only sex shop where i can feel comfortable browsing. No raunchy stuff, no lascivious men, no teenyboppers giggling. The people who work here just mean to spread the righteous gospel of enjoyment. Can I get an Amen?
Oh, and thanks, Babeland, for introducing me to the 8th wonder of the world, the Rabbit.
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The sales people are so friendly and knowledgeable!!! They don't make you feel stupid for asking questions that you probably should know the answers to. I highly recommend going here rather then some sleazy place on W4th.
They also test out the toys you are about to purchase before you buy them to make sure they work and they have a 30 day return policy!
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The first "sex shop" I ever walked into...where I was first introduced to "Ben Dover" haha, now since I am married to a Ben, I joke with him over it and he says..."Oh, I have never heard that one before!"
Fun place, Babeland - One of the best besides Condom Kingdom in Philly. [which will be my next review]
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OK I've been holding off on reviewing here lest some friend finds my review and says "whoa, ew, didn't need to know!"
All the toys here are selected by the women who own and run this shop, and they look for QUALITY. Everything is sturdy (haha), lasts (and lasts and lasts), and actually "feels" good in your hand (and other areas??). I like how the toys are all out in the open for you to pick up and see how they work. The display isn't all dirty or creepy, so you don't feel like a perv being in there.
Most sex toy shops are fronts for porno video stores, so women don't feel welcome in those shops because odd looking men are coming in and out in a hurry. Here you feel welcome, and there are other women, couples, and savvy college-age women looking around for their next new friend.
I also like how the sales ladies offer help and suggestions. ;)
When I make my purchase here, they put my stuff into a cute blue Babeland bag with the +/- sign on the front. I feel savvy walking around with this bag, not at all ashamed! I love this place.
Tips for guys: This isn't a pickup spot! Please don't give approving looks for whatever toy a girl is observing/admiring, thankyou!!!
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Best place to buy a vibrator in a comfortable setting and not have disgusting horny serial-killer-esque men ogling you. Some advice: take lots of money - they're not cheap but there's plenty to choose from and they're worth it.
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Celine Dion obviously does not buy toys for herself.
I have tweaked some lyrics to be more suitable for twentysomething women of today.
When I was young, I never needed anyone.
And making love was just for fun.
Those days are definitely not gone.
All by myself--
Please let me be
All by myself.
[buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]
Wonderful, helpful staff, unraunchy atmosphere, and of course, a vibe to suit every need.
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