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As we know, some contemporary sex education curricula teach that abstinence is the only viable means to avoid pregnancy or contracting an STI. And, wow, nothing is sexier than abstinence! As if taking anything remotely sexual out of the teaching will make young folks ignore their own budding sexuality. This method of sexuality education is [...]

In Woody Allen's 1973 comedy Sleeper, "The Orgasmatron" was a futuristic machine that gave instant sexual pleasure to its users. A couple would step inside and emerge moments later, disheveled and satisfied...**In Woody Allen's 1973 comedy Sleeper, "The Orgasmatron" was a futuristic machine that gave instant sexual pleasure to its users. A couple would step [...]

Think sex toys are just for women? You're in for a surprise. And so is he...** Think sex toys are just for women? You're in for a surprise. And so is he if you give him something sexy for the holidays. Here are some of our favorite toys for boys... Fun Factory Cobra Libre II High tech gadgets [...]

Forty years is a long time to be excited about anything. Even sex. Yet here, in the sealed-off parking lot next to the Pleasure Chest, it's less a 40th-anniversary party than it is a bacchanalia for the venerably notorious West Hollywood sex-shop landmark.**gloryhole-smaller-2012.jpg** Thanks to everyone who came out to our 2nd annual  Gloryhole party last Thursday [...]

A little over a month ago, we wrote to the TSA with some questions about the rules for travelling with sex toys. There has been no response...** A little over a month ago, we wrote to the TSA with some questions about the rules for travelling with sex toys. There has been no response. We've decided [...]

Last Thursday night, our LA store was completely transformed for Gloryhole: The Pleasure Chest Uncut, a fortieth anniversary party for the Pleasure Chest.

Celebrate 40 years of The Pleasure Chest with fun facts about its origins, evolution, and iconic place in pleasure culture—discover what you didn’t know!

New to cunnilingus? Explore tips on anatomy, communication, and oral sex techniques for a more pleasurable experience.

The ancient Romans had a word (borrowed from Latin, naturally) for women who fucked other women: tribas. Thus, two or more lady lovers were sometimes called tribades...**strap-on.jpg**The ancient Romans had a word (borrowed from Latin, naturally) for women who fucked other women: tribas. Thus, two or more lady lovers were sometimes called tribades and the [...]

There are a lot of sex toys out there, so here is a quick crash course on sex toy materials, care and cleaning.**wrkshp-g-spot-a.jpg** There are a lot of sex toys out there, so here is a quick crash course on sex toy materials, care and cleaning.  Non-porous materials - May be shared safely after proper cleaning Aluminum is [...]

Mary, our fearless Sex Specialist was just hangin' around the house with her partner and the Sportsheets Door Jam Sex Sling. The verdict? An open and shut case...

We've assembled this handy how-to for anyone looking for an anal toy. Remember, this orifice is pretty picky about who and what gets inside it** We've assembled this handy how-to for anyone looking for an anal toy. Remember, this orifice is pretty picky about who and what gets inside it, so relax and choose wisely. Why use [...]