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Mistress Pineapple raves about her experience at She Bop
We always love to hear what customers think of their shopping experience at She Bop, so we were so delighted to see Mistress Pineapple recount her visit on her blog! Here is what she had to say: Walking into Portland’s SheBop the Shop last week was like a dream come true (minus a…
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Kinky merit badges for the scout in you
Maybe it’s because I’m a former Girl Scout, but when I came across these kinky merit badges, I knew I had to share them. The above badges are entitled “Collared,” “Flogging,” and “Gags,” but there are many, many more. The badges have iron-on backing and are incredibly detailed. The kinks represented on the badges…
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Lube 101
Slick, wet, and wonderful — lubricant is a sexual accessory that should always be kept close at hand. Lube makes all sex acts frictionless and more fun, and is absolutely essential for anal sex (the butt is not self-lubricating!). But due to the variety of lubes available today, choosing one can sometimes be…
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New product round-up for April
We recently added a truckload of new items to our catalog, and we want to tell you all about them! First, the vibrating delights: we’re now stocking the much-anticipated Jimmyjane Form 4. This vibrator is bulbous, rechargeable, powerful, and waterproof — awesome! We have several new cock rings: a leather one and even a…
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Cunnilingus from a Dyke’s Mouth
Sunday, May 15th — 7:30 pm — $20 What better teacher of cunnilingus than someone who loves to give and get it? Who knows the equipment better than a woman who owns her own and loves up others’? Join queer sex educator Felice Shays as she gives you tips and tricks for muff…
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Your next vacation stop: a penis museum
Need a reason to go to Iceland? Behold: the Phallological Museum, a place where you can witness a staggering 276 penis and testicle specimens preserved in jars of formaldehyde, dried and mounted on the walls, or made into lampshades. The museum boasts a wide array of phalluses from bears, whales, seals, walruses, and other mammals. Situated…
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Boudoir Burlesque with Madison Moone
Wednesday, May 18th — 7:15 pm — $15 Acclaimed Portland burlesque performer and producer Madison Moone is back to bring you Boudoir Burlesque, a burlesque movement class designed to get you in touch with your feminine wiles! This tantalizing class begins with a brief overview of some burlesque basics such as bumps, grinds, and struts…
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10% Tuesdays in April for Portland Women’s Crisis Line
Each Tuesday in 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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Nominees for the 2011 Feminist Porn Awards
We love the Feminist Porn Awards! Since 2006, they have been honoring and celebrating woman-positive porn. This year’s awards show and other festivities will be held April 13-15 in Toronto. The nominees for this year (of which there are 50+!) were recently announced. Any film chosen for the awards must meet certain standards: either…
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The lowdown on kegel exercises
Of all the muscles that comprise the pelvic floor, the pubococcygeus muscles are probably the most famous. The pubococcygeus muscles (more well-known as the PC muscles) run from the pubic bone to the tailbone, and form a sort of figure eight around the genitals. All people have PC muscles, and these muscles are instrumental…