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Catherine Robbe-Grillet, France's most famous dominatrix, had a seriously sexy marriage. In 1958, her husband, writer and filmmaker Alain Robbe-Grillet, wrote up a contract...** Catherine Robbe-Grillet, France's most famous dominatrix, had a seriously sexy marriage. In 1958, her husband, writer and filmmaker Alain Robbe-Grillet, wrote up a contract - to which Catherine consented - detailing the [...]

Gasm.org interviewed our own Kristen Tribby about our Sex is Back project!** Gasm.org interviewed our own Kristen Tribby about our Sex is Back project! An excerpt: What does it mean sex is back? Where did it go? Sex didn't go anywhere, but it is coming out of the closet. We are seeing an openness in our society with sexuality: [...]

Fisting is one of the most stigmatized sex acts out there. Enthusiasts love the sensation of fullness and the feelings of trust and closeness...**Fisting is one of the most stigmatized sex acts out there. Enthusiasts love the sensation of fullness and the feelings of trust and closeness with their partner that successful fisting can bring. [...]

Autostraddle recently featured a list of places where hookups might be found. One of the favorites? Sex ed workshops just like the ones we have at Pleasure Chest!**Sex Nerd SandraAutostraddle recently featured a list of places where hookups might be found. One of the favorites? Sex ed workshops. We couldn't agree more! To our delight [...]

We're thrilled to be launching our Sex is Back campaign, which features people speaking candidly on camera about their sex lives. Interested? Take a look...**We're thrilled to be launching our Sex is Back campaign, which features people speaking candidly on camera about their sex lives. Interested? Take a look behind the scenes and meet the Sex is [...]

We keep hearing about ASMR - Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response - which, we are told, is a pleasant tingling sensation, usually along the scalp or the back of the neck, brought about by certain sounds...** We keep hearing about ASMR - Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response - which, we are told, is a pleasant tingling sensation, usually along the [...]

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 [...]

Finding the perfect position can be a challenge. The Liberator SlingShot is an adjustable sling designed for optimal positioning during penetrative sex.**slingshot1-1.jpg** Finding the perfect position can be a challenge. The Liberator SlingShot is an adjustable sling designed for optimal positioning during penetrative sex. We asked our Web Department Supervisor Lillian to take aim and report back [...]

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 [...]