Boston's best: Sex shops
Puritan town our ass.
Amazing Express
With two locations in Boston, Amazing Express is best for those who disdain subtlety. If the merchandise doesn’t overwhelm you, with the shop’s massive numbers of films, toys and fetish items, perhaps the star power of the visiting porn starlets will. These shops are not for novices. 57 Stuart St, Chinatown, Boston (617-338-1252, amazing.net); 1258 Boylston St, Fenway, Boston (617-859-8911)
Condom World
While it’s located on the reputably posh Newbury Street, this basement-level shop caters to those looking for a good time of the non-classy variety. Pledging “to protect and serve,” Condom World retails an array of adult party favors, novelty items and games, making it the default destination to stock up on bachelor/bachelorette party supplies. Feel free to giggle out loud; they’re used to it. 332 Newbury St, Back Bay, Boston (617-267-7233, condomworldboston.com)
Eros Boutique
If your sexual tastes lean towards the fringe, you might find something at Eros Boutique to scratch that special itch—or perhaps whip, spank or lash it. Eros is known for its wide assortment of bondage leather, latex, and vinyl bondage gear, and the “Yes, mistress” attitude often carries over to their customer service. Best to use cash and hold your tongue, worm! 581A Tremont St, South End, Boston (866-425-0345, erosboutique.com)
Good Vibrations
For those timid about entering any sex shop, Good Vibrations is a great place to get started. Designed by women (but open to all), the store offers a well-lit, clean premises staffed by “sex educator sales associates” trained by two full-time sexuality PhDs who believe in “sex positivity” and that “sexual pleasure is everyone’s birthright.” 308A Harvard St, Coolidge Corner, Brookline (617-264-4400, goodvibes.com)
Hubba Hubba
North of the Charles River and in need of a paddling? Hubba Hubba has got the wrist action you're looking for. Conveniently located in Central Square, the shop is best known for its independently designed S&M gear and fetishwear (with more than a pinch of punk). Shop owner Suzan Phelps has been helping locals spice up their wardrobes for 27 years. 534 Massachusetts Ave, Central Square, Cambridge (617-492-9082, hubbahubba.com)
Sweet-N-Nasty
If you really can’t get enough of oral pleasure the old-fashioned way, Sweet-N-Nasty offers you another outlet: cake. Operating in New England since 1976, this erotic bakery has a variety of seductive sweets available. Best sellers include the penis pop, bite-sized tit pop and the crème filled Tall Texan. Birthdays will never be the same again. 90A Massachusetts Ave, Back Bay, Boston (617-266-7171, sweet-n-nasty.com)
