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Tease a Peel: Classic Burlesque Peeling Techniques
Wednesday, September 28th — 7:15 p.m. — $15 Portland burlesque sensation Madison Moone is back by popular demand with a sultry new class sure to awaken your inner diva! Students will be guided through a sexy burlesque movement study including bumps, grinds and struts, followed by a tantalizing round of peeling techniques. We…
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The problem with identity-based sex toy categories
Perhaps you’ve seen these category labels in online sex shops before: “gay sex toys,” “lesbian sex toys,” “sex toys for women,” “sex toys for men.” Some retailers take this approach because they assume it makes it easier for the consumer to find a toy that suits them. At She Bop we disagree, which…
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Trans-Queering your Sex
Sunday, September 11th — 7:30 pm — $15 Interested in a Trans person, gender queer person or gender non-conforming person? Wanna have fun and be respectful? Wanna experience “non-traditional” sex and desire that is not based on stereotypes? Well, this is the workshop for you! Open to all sexual orientations and genders. Ignacio…
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Brain scans pinpoint female sexual response
This graphic just about says it all. 60 years after mapping out the male brain in response to sexual stimulation, scientists have finally scanned the female brain. The findings? Stimulation of the clitoris and stimulation of the vagina each activate different regions of the brain’s sensory cortex. And nipple stimulation causes the genital area of…
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LGBT history coming to California school textbooks
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a groundbreaking bill that requires public schools to include the historical contributions of LGBT individuals in their social studies lessons. The law — entitled the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, and Respectful (FAIR) Education Act — could begin taking effect as soon as the 2013-2014 school year. California will be…
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She Bop voted #2 porn shop in Portland
We’re on a roll! After being nominated for two industry awards and landing on AVN’s top 50 adult retailers list, we didn’t expect another victory so soon. But here it is: we snagged the #2 spot in the “porn shop” category of the Portland Mercury‘s PDX Approved: The Readers’ Choice Guide to Everything…
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10% Tuesdays in August for Bitch Media
10% Tuesdays are back! Throughout the month of August, 10% of our sales on Tuesdays will go to Bitch Media. Currently, the people at Bitch are looking for more support to continue publishing their print magazine. They are hoping for 1,500 subscriptions ordered by August 8th. On their blog, they explain why the printed…
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New product round-up for July
Here are the products we added to our catalog in the month of July! First up: the Slimline G, an inexpensive plastic vibe designed for superb G-spot stimulation. This toy would make a great introduction to G-spot exploration. That snazzy box you see is a pack of Sir Richard’s condoms. Aside from having really…
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The Joys of Toys!
Thursday, September 1st — 7:30 p.m. — $10 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 for?” Never fear, AJ will answer those burning (in a good way) questions and then…
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AVN selects She Bop as one of top 50 adult retailers
Well, hey! AVN (Adult Video News) has compiled their first ever list of the adult industry’s top 50 retailers, and we’re on it! According to AVN, the chosen retailers all express a “willingness to be active partners in their customers’ quest for sexual satisfaction.” But of course! We’re listed under “single-store brick-and-mortars,” and…
