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Pleasure, Power, and Pain: An Introduction to BDSM
Wednesday, May 15th — 7:30 p.m. — $20 BDSM — whips, chains, and lots of black leather, right? Well… sometimes! But the world of kink and BDSM covers so much more, from a little rough sex to the opportunity to explore your personal boundaries, both emotional and physical. If you’ve been curious about…
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The Joys of Toys!
Wednesday, May 8th — 7:30 p.m. — $15 Join She Bop’s very own AJ (aka Amory Jane) for an evening of education and fun. Ever wandered around a sex toy shop and wondered “what the heck is that?” Never fear, AJ will answer those burning (in a good way) questions and then some!…
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Big Time! Burlesque and Orchestre L’Pow present Jo “Boobs” Weldon: The Living Glove
Saturday, May 4th — 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Bossanova Ballroom This class will be held at the Bossanova Ballroom at 722 E Burnside St Portland, OR 97214. For performers and players of all levels! The glove peel is one of the signatures of burlesque! Learn all the secrets of making glove removal as…
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A closer look at Erika Lust’s films
We love the work of erotic filmmaker Erika Lust. Her movies are sensual, beautifully shot, and expertly directed. But a lot of customers aren’t quite sure which Erika Lust film they should purchase. The truth is, they’re all great, but there are definitely a few differences between them — primarily when it comes to…
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10% Tuesdays in April for Portland Women’s Crisis Line
Each Tuesday this April, 10% of our sales at She Bop will go to the Portland Women’s Crisis Line (PWCL). PWCL is a hugely important organization that offers 24/7 support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. They offer services such as safety planning, peer support, crisis intervention, needs assessments, and referrals…
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Bitch’s Popaganda podcast is back!
Guess what? With our support as sponsors, Bitch is resurrecting their awesome pop culture podcast, Popaganda! It’s been almost a year since their last episode, but it’s coming back with a vengeance starting April 3rd. The first four show themes are: • MONOGAMY featuring sex expert and educator Tristan Taormino discussing the logistics of open relationships, Sex and Punishment author Eric Berkowitz on the legal…
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Let’s Play with Rope Tonight!: A Friendly Introduction to Bondage
Sunday, April 28th — 7:30 p.m. — $20 Are you intrigued by the idea of tying someone up and having your way with them, or perhaps being restrained while someone does delightfully kinky things to you? Well, this class is designed to be a friendly first step towards that goal! This class will…
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Full-Bodied Fellatio
Thursday, April 25th — 7:30 p.m. — $20 What do you do when your partner lacks blowjob skills? Where do you go for training when you wish to improve your own? Here! M. Makael Newby is a relationship coach and dance instructor with a particular skill for breaking physical action into components and…
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What We Bop: Silicone
The majority of sex toys we carry are made of pure silicone, so it’s no surprise we have a special place in our hearts for it. It’s an extremely versatile material, and because it can be soft, silicone is ideal for anal beads, double-ended dildos, packers, and any time a more yielding material is desired. Gotta love…
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Dispatches from Catalyst coming right up!
In less than 20 days, two of us will be on a plane headed to Washington D.C. to attend CatalystCon! To say that we’re excited would be an understatement. But what is Catalyst, you ask? Well: CatalystCon is a conference created to inspire exceptional conversations about sexuality. It is about reaching out and stimulating…