SAN FRANCISCO—Guilt is no longer on the menu, says Good Vibrations, the legendary San Francisco-based retailer that takes pride in providing accurate information on sexuality and toys for grown-ups.
Sex can be fraught with negative attitudes about sex, concerns about consumerism and harming the hearth of the planet, or sticker shock from over-priced pleasure products. Good Vibrations invites adults to explore pleasure as a birthright, and offers healthy and helpful alternatives to any such guilt.
Sex positivity
In 1977, dismayed by the lack of resources for women seeking accurate sex information and good quality sex toys, Joani Blank opened the first Good Vibrations retail store inSan Francisco's Mission District. She set out to make it a friendly, "clean, well-lighted" alternative to conventional "adult" bookstores. Her efforts met with immediate enthusiasm and appreciation from women and men alike. The store flourished over the years, thanks to a faithful and supportive clientele.
Attitudes about sex have certainly evolved since 1977, with the New York Times declaring that vibrators have officially gone mainstream, but sex-negative attitudes can still hamper sexual enthusiasm. Good Vibrations offers education and permission as the antidote to sexual guilt. Whether consulting a trained Sex Educator Sales Associate in a Good Vibrations retail store, asking questions of their team of staff PhDs including Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen, or attending one of their many educational workshops, Good Vibrations is trusted educational resource with many opportunities to learn more.
Sexuality touches on every aspect of our lives and that many people face challenges around positive sexual expression. Good Vibrations’ goal is to help everyone they come into contact with to discover ways to experience sexual pleasure, health, and well-being. Since sexual diversity is a core component of the human experience and each person’s sexuality will change over the lifespan, Good Vibrations welcomes all forms of safe and consensual sexual expression, desire, and fantasy.
Worth the Price of Pleasure
Shopping for sex toys can be a daunting task, and it’s hard to know the difference between a toy for $12 or $120. Add the guilt around the environmental impact of yet another consumer item, plus batteries, and it can take the fun right out.
The June 2011 issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine examines the new crop of high-end sex toys from Good Vibrations and concludes that sophisticated design and high-quality materials result in a superior product that is well worth the extra cost, like the Mimi. Beautiful toys made with body-safe silicone that don’t require batteries are a necessary luxury.
There’s no need to break the bank to find pleasurable elegance and decadent treats for your beloved. Whether taking a “staycation” or livening up date night, Good Vibrations is the perfect choice for sensual delights for every budget.
Drop the environmental guilt and go green with Good Vibrations earth-friendly Ecorotic collection, including all-natural and organic products, as well as longer lasting items that have less environmental impact, such as toys made from superior materials and rechargeable vibes.
Good Vibes was founded with a culture of good work ethics and socially-conscious business practices. From vendors with fair labor practices to lubes and toys made with natural or vegan ingredients, we hope to pass to you healthy products that are as good for the planet as they are for your sex life. So enjoy yourself, because pleasure is your birthright!
Good Vibrations is the premier retailer trusted for more than three decades to provide high quality products, education, and information that promotes sexual health, pleasure, and empowerment. They invented the concept of the clean, well-lighted vibrator store and are proud to provide a safe and welcoming environment where customers can shop for sex toys, books, movies, and attend workshops.
For more information, visit GoodVibes.com.
