Did you see our photos from our 40th anniversary bash? If not, take a moment to click over and see this amazing gallery of images from Gloryhole. We’ve also put together this short video featuring glimpses of poledancing by Kitty Cadillac, gloryhole action with Nina Hartley and Mistress Mary, sword swallowing by Breanna Belladonna, stiltdancing by Cassidy Haley and our very popular spanking booth, manned by Jesse Vendetta. Enjoy!
Last month, our New York store made the most of our 40th anniversary celebration by hosting Sleazy Saturdays. The festivities included a hosted bar, an Employee Safer Sex Kissing Booth and a lucky prize wheel. The final Sleazy Saturday was even featured on a live webcast for Darling House. Here are some of our favorite photos from last month’s shenanigans. Thanks to Jovan!
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Last Thursday night, our LA store was completely transformed for Gloryhole: The Pleasure Chest Uncut, a fortieth anniversary party, hosted by Lenora Claire. And we kinda went off. The event included a sleazy gloryhole installation with appearances by April Flores, Nina Hartley, Damon Holzum and many other sexy folks, an aerial performance by Belladonna, pole dancing by Kitty Cadillac and Buffy, free vodka from Cougar Juice, a spanking booth, a party bus, a photo booth, a stiltwalker, a sword swallower, and yes, even a monkey! The whole shinding was topped with cheese curds and liberally slathered in gravy from The Poutine Truck.
Frankly, we are still recovering from the festivities, but we wanted to share these photos with you. If you’re still curious, please check out the LA Weekly‘s gallery for more scenes from Gloryhole. And if you have any photos to share, please send them to mattc@thepleasurechest.com or tweet them at us!
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Heads up, LA. Here’s the party you’ve been waiting for. We’ve teamed up with party diva Lenora Claire to present a night of decadent fun at our flagship store in WeHo. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 29th from 7pm til 11pm for Gloryhole: The Pleasure Chest Uncut. This is the final party in our 40th Anniversary celebration.
Gloryhole is a peek behind the red curtain, giving guests a chance to mix and mingle with the sexual glitterati. Equal parts tease and sleaze, Gloryhole will let the curious see what goes on after hours at one of Los Angeles’ most storied locations, on the very same floor where Joan Jett once shopped for leather gear and 70s gay porn movies were made. Attendance is free, but given the nature of the entertainment, the party is invitation only. To RSVP, please send an email to gloryhole at thepleasurechest.com.
Featuring appearances by…
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Free Cocktails Provided by Cougar Juice!
What are you doing on Sunday night? Cancel your plans, because you’re joining us at the legendary Stonewall Inn for the sexiest party of the year. That’s right, it’s our 40th anniversary bash, and we’re celebrating in style.
We’re teaming up with Harder Candy for Love Machine, a sexy, psychedelic naked cabaret hosted by “boy-next-whore” GO-GO HARDER. Dress your sexy 70s best: Leather, sequins, Boogie Nights, roller girl whores, disco slaves, and all things that unzip easily!
Featuring performances by:
PLUS!
The party goes until 4am, and best of all, it’s totally free. Check out our Facebook page for more details.
40 years ago this month, Duane Colglazier and Bill Rifkin opened a waterbed store at the busy corner of 7th Avenue South and 10th Street in the West Village. The main flo0r of the shop was only 47″ wide and 12′ long. One customer described it as a split-level closet. They quickly added items like mood lighting, cockrings and handcuffs, before deciding to become a full fledged sex shop. The Pleasure Chest was born!
The original location is now a sushi restaurant, but our current New York store is just next door. We don’t carry waterbeds anymore, but we have expanded to offer products to meet nearly everyone’s needs and a roster of free educational workshops to support a diverse population. So, this month we’re celebrating “The Big 4-Oh” in style. Check out our complete lineup of free events and workshops through September!
September 10th @ 9pm-midnight FREE!
It’s our 40th birthday! We may be (gasp) middle-aged, but we’re still sleazy. Come celebrate our birthday and get some goodies while you’re here. Spin our “Get Lucky” wheel and win a prize, steal a smooch at the Employee Safer Sex Kissing Booth, and hunt for hidden coupons redeemable for toys and prizes. We’ll even have an open bar from 9 to midnight!
Pleasure Her Perfect
September 13th @ 8pm FREE!
Our Sex Specialists have the lady-loving tips and tricks to make you more pleasure proficient. Discover techniques for expanding a woman’s orgasm, out-of-this-world oral sex, G-spot stimulation, and much more! Whether solo or with a partner, this class is perfect for anyone interested in being a connoisseur of female sexuality.
Sex Specialist: Laura
Sleazy Saturday
September 17th @ 9pm-midnight FREE!
It’s our 40th birthday! We may be (gasp) middle-aged, but we’re still sleazy. Come celebrate our birthday and get some goodies while you’re here. Spin our “Get Lucky” wheel and win a prize, steal a smooch at the Employee Safer Sex Kissing Booth, and hunt for hidden coupons redeemable for toys and prizes. We’ll even have an open bar from 9 to midnight!
Love Machine: Pleasure Chest 40th Anniversary Party @ Stonewall Inn
September 18th @ 10pm-4am FREE!
The Pleasure Chest is turning 40 and we’re teaming up with Harder Candy to throw the sexiest, psychedelic NAKED cabaret hosted by “boy-next-whore” Go-Go Harder. Dress your sexy 70s best: Leather, sequins, Boogie Nights, roller girl whores, disco slaves, and all things that unzip easily!
Featuring performances by:
PLUS!
The Fine Art of Dirty Talk with Amy Jo Goddard
September 20th @ 8pm FREE!
Feeling shy about talking dirty? Wish you could open the door to dirty words without shame? This workshop will be a fun exploration of dirty talk, why we like it, what we want from it and how to incorporate it with partners. We’ll explore and practice what feels good for you, how to find common ground with your partners, and building a bigger dirty vocabulary. Attendees can decide how much to participate, but it will be guaranteed fun! C’mon and say it like you mean it!
Sleazy Saturday
September 24th @ 9pm-midnight FREE!
It’s our 40th birthday! We may be (gasp) middle-aged, but we’re still sleazy. Come celebrate our birthday and get some goodies while you’re here. Spin our “Get Lucky” wheel and win a prize, steal a smooch at the Employee Safer Sex Kissing Booth, and hunt for hidden coupons redeemable for toys and prizes. We’ll even have an open bar from 9 to midnight!
40 Sexy Things You Can Try Tonight with Jamye Waxman
September 26th @ 8pm FREE!
Get ready to rock your sex life! Come celebrate our 40th anniversary with special guest Jamye Waxman presenting 40 sexy things you can try tonight. During this workshop, we’ll unlock a treasure trove of quick tips to improve the sex life of any couple. Jamye will give you creative ideas and moves to keep your lover begging for more.
Sex, Play & Intimacy Over 50
September 27th @ 8pm FREE!
Our lust and desire may change over time but that doesn’t mean that our needs for sex and intimacy go away. Getting older only means getting better. This workshop will discuss some “age- and stage-related” changes but will also concentrate on the positive impact of your maturity on hot sex and play. Come share your experiences and learn how to keep getting it on into the golden years. Whether you’re married, single, divorced or widowed, this workshop pertains to you. We’ll cover anatomy and overcoming various social stereotypes, taboos around intimacy, sex and desire.
Sex Specialist: Ignacio
40/40 Party
September 30th @ 9pm-midnight FREE!
We’re celebrating two birthdays tonight! Not only is it the 40th anniversary of our humble smut shop, it’s also the big four O, for our very own Ignacio Rivera! Join us for an open bar, in-store DJ and cupcakes for the first 40 guests.
Did you hear? We’re turning 40 this month! Yes, we know we look young, but we really have been making life sexy since 1971. To celebrate, we’ve got a great lineup of free workshops and special events throughout September. Here’s what’s on the agenda at our Chicago store.
40 & Over Sex Secrets
Wednesday, September 7th @ 8pm FREE!
If you’re like us—over 40 and still sexy—then this class is for you! Learn about the pleasure which only comes through experience. Spend an evening with our sex specialists as they demystify sex after 40, talk about the reality of our changing bodies, and how to leverage our skills & make the most out of the second half of our sex lives.
Sex Specialist: Sarah Sloane
Craft Night
Friday, September 9th @ 8pm -10pm FREE!
Break out the crayons and start sniffing the glue, cause it’s a very special Pleasure Chest 40th Anniversary craft night! We’ll be making “Anyway You Want It” provocative paper dolls from our brand new sexy Activity Book! Feeling experimental? Pick and choose the parts and pieces to build a paper doll with all the tasty bits you desire. Make your doll tasty, nasty, sassy or sweet! Keep if for yourself, or give it to someone special. We’ll also have free drinks and giveaways. Get crafty!
Raunchy Bingo Night
Tuesday, September 13th @ 8pm -10pm FREE!
Chicago favorite Raunchy Royale will be making jaws drop as she hosts a notorious night of party games. Stop by the store to play hilarious, audience-fueled fun like “Pervtionary” that will test your kinky skills. Just wait til you get a load of the prizes you can win!
40 Licks: Oral Sex for Every Body
Wednesday, September 14th @ 8pm FREE!
We share our 40 favorite tips and tricks to get you in the spirit of giving and receiving amazing oral sex. We’ll cover anatomy basics, giving mind-blowing blowjobs, eating pussy like a pro, lending your mouth a hand (literally) to please your partner, and the best toys to accessorize your licks, sucks, and squeezes.
Sex Specialist: Antoinette
Sirens & Studs
Friday, September 16th @ 9pm-11pm FREE!
Join us for an evening of cruising and schmoozing with Chicago’s sexiest dancers, performers, and adults-only entertainers. Win a vintage-style Pleasure Chest “Leatherman” T-shirt and get your sexy pics taken in our own private SheShot photo booth. DJ All The Way Kay (Chicago Dirty Girls) will play all the sexiest hits from 1971 and beyond!
Groupie Love
Tuesday, September 20th @ 8pm-10pm FREE!
Every 70s band had groupies and so does The Pleasure Chest. In fact, we’ve got Chicago’s own Cynthia Plaster Caster! Come pick up a “backstage pass” good for 20% off your purchase during the night, and learn how to make a plaster cast of your favorite band’s member. Rock out to music from the bands you fantasized about banging backstage and maybe even purchase one of Ms. Plaster Caster’s famous casts.
40 Seduction Tricks
Wednesday, September 21st @ 8pm FREE!
What is the most flattering angle to give a blowjob in? How do strippers still smell fresh after hours of dancing? What exactly should I do if a partner wants to (fill in the blank)? You won’t find any of these tips in Cosmo. But your partner will find you irresistible when you try out any one of the 40 dirty secrets taught in our quick and simple sex tricks and tips course.
Sex Specialist: Jenae
Art of Sex
Friday, September 23rd @ 8pm-11pm FREE!
Four of our favorite Chicagoartists including Rob from Smutcraft and Leon MonkeyFetish will show their sexiest, most provocative work for your prurient perusal and possible purchase. Whether your taste is subtly sexy or overtly kinky, you’re sure to find something that you find inspirational. Meet the artists over wine and cheese and shop for things that will get your creative juices flowing.
Not Your Grandma’s Knitting Circle
Monday, September 26th @ 7pm-9pm FREE!
Ever wanted to knit a blanket while surrounded by sex toys? Here’s your chance! Come to the inaugural gathering of our knitting circle; bring your yarn and relax with some hot tea and hotter conversation. We’ll give you some sexy patterns that you can use to give some new life to an old craft.
40 Kinky Nights: How to Kink Your Sex & Sex Your Kink
Wednesday, September 28th @ 8pm FREE!
Just because you’re not into chains and whips doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a foray into the arousing world of kink. If your fantasies include blindfolds, role-playing, handcuffs, or any other naughty fun, our Sex Specialists can help take you from curious to light kink connoisseur.
Sex Specialists: Antoinette & Sarah
“Studio 69”
Friday, September 30th @ 8pm-11pm FREE!
Why stop at 54 when you can climb to 69? Help us wrap our 40th anniversary in style, with a DJ, drinks, kinky contests and prizes galore. The theme is sexy 70s, so wear your best bell bottoms for a chance to win our “Blast from the Past” costume contest!
All Month Long
During all the fuss over Anal August, we’ve been neglecting our weekly link roundup. Here’s a curated recap of our feed from the past few weeks.
Just friends.
S-T-R-E-T-C-H
Balls in your court.
Trick or treat? Hips or lips?
Got a link we need to see? Tell us on Twitter. Follow our LA, NY and Chicago feeds!
What are you doing next month? Cancel all your plans, cause it’s Anal August at The Pleasure Chest. This means that we’ll be adding a couple extra butt-oriented lessons to our lineup. We’re also very pleased to welcome the legendary Ms. Nina Hartley for a two-night-stand, as she teaches the art of the blowjob and the science of spanking. Round out your education with us! Scroll down for a complete schedule.
Wednesday August 3rd @ 8pm FREE!
In this workshop, no topic on taking it up the ass is taboo. Learn why a warm-up is important before anal exercise, why lube is your butt’s bff, and how building comfort and trust with your partner can dispel common concerns such as pain or cleanliness. We’ll show you our favorite toys, how to use them solo or with a partner, cover the perks of having a prostate, anal g-spot stimulation, and toy and partner safety.
Sex Specialist: Antoinette
Wednesday August 10th @ 8pm FREE!
Maybe you’ve never had one, maybe you have but you’re still not sure what all the fuss is about, or maybe you’re an orgasm overachiever with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Whatever your reason for taking this class, you’ll learn all about anatomy, techniques for coming with a partner or solo, how masturbation can help you expand your orgasm, G-spot orgasms, anal orgasms, and, of course, our Sex Specialists’ favorite tips and toys.
Sex Specialist: Jenae
Blowjobs & Beyond with Nina Hartley
Nina Hartley, Aug 17-18
Wednesday, August 17th @ 8pm FREE!
Want to have him squirming in his seat? Learn the tricks of the trade with sexpert Nina Hartley. She will cover male anatomy, blowjob tricks, deep throating, and other sexy secrets that are sure to have him begging for more.
Spank Someone Happy with Nina Hartley
Thursday August 18th @ 8pm FREE!
Looking to make your sex a little naughty? Let Nina Hartley bring you into the wonderful world of erotic spanking and role play. She’ll show you how to combine spanking with sex in a fun and consensual way. This workshop is perfect if you’re feeling curious, need help getting started, or just want to fine-tune your technique.
Wednesday August 24th @ 8pm FREE!
For those who like to push the boundaries of butt loving, we’re excited to offer this advanced workshop on everything from anal douching and enemas to safe and sexy anal fisting. We’ll cover smart ways to engage in extreme ass play, double penetration for all genders, and help dispel the myths and shame around this enjoyable orifice.
Sex Specialist: Sarah Sloane
Here are our favorite links from the week’s feed.
Holy homoeroticism Batman!
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