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"Looking at myself in the mirror was the first time I felt not just good and confident and sexy but true gender euphoria."** For me, it all started with a haircut. Sure, I'd had my hair short before-in fact, for periods of my teens and a large chunk of my mid-twenties to around thirty, I rocked pixie [...]

Since wands have been invented in the 1970's, they have been a popular toy choice as gifts, body massagers, for solo play and partner play. Wands will definitely put the magic in the "O" (orgasm). Follow along to find out some fun history and how to utilize your Magic Wand to get to that magic [...]

Exploring sex and pleasure from a trans perspective can be challenging, especially given that most media and toys available to us are geared toward cis experiences. In this comprehensive blog, trans therapist, sex educator and author Lucie Fielding breaks down how to get creative with your pleasure and break out of functional fixedness to explore [...]

Interested in taking your masturbation game up a notch? In this blog, Chicago-based pleasure educator Moxy Brown lays out the blueprint for mastering masturbation, from dispelling harmful myths to mapping out arousal zones and pairing toys together to cultivate your ultimate O!**Let's face it: we love to feel good! We seek pleasurable, emotionally affirming experiences [...]

In this blog, pleasure educator MoxxxyBrown offers a few tips and tricks on how to pick out the perfect sex toy for you! Learn what questions to ask, how to narrow down your choices and how to be open towards new and exciting ways to play.**These days, there is an impressive variety of sex toy [...]

Happy Masturbation May! There's no better time to celebrate self-pleasure and indulge without shame. This year's Masturbation May blog features sex toys recommended by the experts themselves: our Pleasure Chest Sex Specialists! See what toys, lubes and pleasure products we're loving and learn some mindful masturbation tips so you can do you right.** It's Masturbation May, [...]

If you've ever wondered how eco-friendly your sex toys are or if you wanted to look specifically for sustainable options for your sex toy collection, you wouldn't be alone! This Earth Day, we've put together a comprehensive guide on how to figure out if your toys are earth-friendly, what to look for when shopping for sustainable [...]

Discover A, C, G, and P-spot pleasure with this easy guide to erogenous zones—learn what they are and how to stimulate them for deeper, more satisfying orgasms.

In this comprehensive blog, Chicago Pleasure Chest Sex Educator Jesse Fabert breaks down the best sex toys and accessories for transmasculine folks.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about lube! In this comprehensive guide, we break down lubricant categories, compatibility, pros and cons for each sex lube type as well as recommendations for every style, all from a Pleasure Chest Educator who's been talking to folks about lube for nearly 10 years!**If you've ever gone shopping for [...]

On January 18th, A Kinky Panel for Femmes and Non-Binary Black, Indigenous, People of Color was held at our Los Angeles store location. In case you weren't able to attend, read panel host Safiya Darling's recap to see what you missed and gain some insight on the unique challenges faced by BIPOC in the kink [...]

Want to get a grasp on some bondage basics? Learn the ropes in this comprehensive bondage for beginners blog written by NY Pleasure Chest Supervisor and Sex Educator Kassandra! A Beginner's Guide to Bondage will teach you what bondage is, methods of bondage, how to practice safely as well as beginner bondage product recommendations and [...]