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    • Welcome!
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    • How to choose a rabbit or dual vibe
    • How to choose and enjoy a G-spot toy
    • Lube 101
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    • How to choose an anal toy
    • Guide to masturbation sleeves
    • How to do kegels
    • How to use a cock ring
    • How to choose a harness
    • How to find and stimulate the prostate
    • How to pick out porn
    • Guide to STP (stand-to-pee) devices
    • Guide to sex toys during menopause
    • Traveling with toys guide
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    • Vibrators under $30
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    • Tristan Taormino
    • Erika Lust
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    We’re on Oh Joy Sex Toy — and voted the #1 sex toy shop in Portland!

    She Bop on Oh Joy Sex Toy

    When we invited Portland cartoonist and Oh Joy Sex Toy creator Erika Moen to attended two of our most popular classes, Full-Bodied Fellatio and Beyond Monogamy, we knew the resulting comic would be awesome. But nothing could have prepared us for just how awesome. Not only did Erika draw an excellent depiction of our class…

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    2014 AVN Award nomination for “Best Boutique”!

    We were honored to see ourselves on the 2014 list of AVN Award nominees! For the fourth year in a row, we were nominated for “Best Boutique.” Almost every shop in the Progressive Pleasure Club was nominated again this year, including the incredible shops Early to Bed, Smitten Kitten, Self Serve Toys, Feelmore 510, Good For Her,…

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    Thanks for voting She Bop the #1 sex toy shop in PDX!

    The Portland Mercury‘s annual PDX Approved guide has hit the streets, and we were named the #1 porn / sex toy shop in the city for the second year in a row! We’ve been honored to be included in this guide for the past three years. In 2011, the category was called simply “porn…

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    She Bop and staff in the news!

    We have some fun snippets of news to share with everyone! We’ve been mentioned on a couple websites recently, and our staff has been busy publishing some awesome (and informative!) articles that we think you should check out. At the end of December, a blogger named the Redhead Bedhead visited us and wrote…

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    AVN Award nomination for “Best Boutique”!

    As the AVN Awards gears up to celebrate its 30th year, we were honored to see our name on the list of this year’s nominees. For the third year in a row, we were nominated for “Best Boutique”! Almost every shop in the Progressive Pleasure Club was nominated this year, including the amazing shops…

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    She Bop voted #1 sex toy shop in the Mercury

    We were so ecstatic to learn that we were voted the #1 sex toy shop in Portland in the Portland Mercury‘s PDX Approved guide! The Mercury even published a really awesome write-up about us. Check it out: Among our other attributes, Portland people are overwhelmingly sex positive. So we expect a bit more when shopping for toys…

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    Portland Queer Girl City Guide

    Have you seen Autostraddle’s Queer Girl City Guide to Portland? This in-depth guide lists all kinds of queer-friendly restaurants, bars, coffee shops, strip clubs, hair salons, and tattoo shops in PDX, as well as events — such as queer dance nights, Portland Pride, and a plethora of other rad LGBTQ functions. There’s a lot of…

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    We’ve been nominated for the Q Means Business Award!

    For the past several months, our friends at the Q Center have been receiving nominations for their 2012 Winter Gala Awards. There are three awards categories, and we’ve been nominated for the Q Means Business Award, along with some other great organizations! The criteria for all nominees is as follows: They lead by example…

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    We’ve been nominated for an AVN Award!

    Coming on the heels of our XBIZ Award nomination, we were happy to learn that we have been nominated for an AVN Award for the second year in a row! We are nominated for “Best Boutique” in the Retail/Distribution section. And we’re among friends: six of our fellow Progressive Pleasure Club shops have been nominated,…

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    We’re nominated for the 2012 XBIZ Awards!

    Nominations for the 10th annual 2012 XBIZ Awards have been released, and our name is on the list! We’ve been nominated under “Retailer of the Year — Boutique,” along with some other amazing shops such as Feelmore510, The Pleasure Chest, and Good Vibrations. Congrats to our fellow nominees! The XBIZ Awards are a popular adult industry…

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She Bop is a women-owned sex toy boutique in Portland, Oregon specializing in body safe products and education. Our mission is to promote healthy and safe sexuality by offering quality products and educational workshops in a fun and comfortable environment. This is our blog!

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Looking for a fun way to spend Valentine's Day? Th Looking for a fun way to spend Valentine's Day? Then join us for Stella's class where you'll learn basic rope safety, bondage-focused negotiation along with the single column tie and double column tie. As a special bonus, with registration to this class you’ll also receive a free copy of Stella’s rope bondage e-book, which includes step by step instructions and full color photos for the ties covered in class, plus more ties and positions. With this resource, you’ll be able to practice what you’ve learned in class and continue your home study for more date nights to come.

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She Bop is hiring a General Manager! 💛 We are s She Bop is hiring a General Manager! 💛 We are seeking an enthusiastic, communicative, reliable, and organized individual to fill a full-time retail management position. Must live near Portland, Oregon. At least 3 years management experience required. 🌈  We strongly encourage BIPOC and folks from other underrepresented communities to apply.

This position starts at $29-32/hour or DOE. Applicants must be available to work weekend hours. 🗓️

📚 Previous sex toy sales experience or knowledge ideal. Administrative experience required and scheduling experience strongly preferred. She Bop is a LGBTQI-affirming business committed to anti-racism. Candidates should have an ability to demonstrate She Bop’s commitment to equity in all job duties. You must be 18 years or older to work at She Bop. 

Deadline to submit an application for this position is February 13th at 11:59pm. 

💻 To apply, click on the linktr.ee in our bio.
February is around the corner and love is in the a February is around the corner and love is in the air 🥰 Let cupid's arrow find you and make your way over to our Valentine's Gift Guide. 🏹❣️ Whether you're looking to splurge on something luxurious and artisanal or seeking budget-friendly ideas to build intimacy, there's something for everyone on our blog. Link in our bio🌹

#sheboptheshop #valentinesday #valentines2023 #giftideas #couplesgifts #giftsforher #giftsforhim #giftsforthem #treatyourself #selfcare #datenightideas
February is almost here and ~seduction~ is in the February is almost here and ~seduction~ is in the air. 😈 This highly interactive workshop from Marla Renee Stewart will teach you how to know if someone's interested in you, how you can be a better communicator in everyday life and ultimately, how you can get what you want when you want it through the recognition of your own sexual power. 💚 Click the link in our bio to sign up.

#sheboptheshop #erotic #lovelanguage #seduction #bettercommunication #bedroomtips #couplesadvice
Have you seen what's new and improved by We-Vibe?! Have you seen what's new and improved by We-Vibe?! 😱 Everyone's favorite panty vibrator, the Moxie+, has returned with a new velvety finish and improved remote.👙 Looking for hands-free prostate pleasure? 🍑 Try the improved Vector+ to stimulate the p-spot and perineum simultaneously. Swipe to see how to use them. 👉

#sheboptheshop #wevibe #dualstim #moreorgasms #betterorgasms
Looking for a unique way to spend Valentine’s Ni Looking for a unique way to spend Valentine’s Night with your sweetie(s), a group of friends, or your sexy self? 😏 Then join s3x educators and HUMP! Film Fest winners Amory Jane and Gretchen Leigh for this workshop, Carnal Creativity, at the Jupiter NEXT hotel. 🛏️✨

This collaboration between She Bop and @jupiterhotel offers food and drink specials, discounts on rooms and romance packages at the Jupiter or Jupiter Next on 2/14, plus the interactive 2 hour workshop.

❣️If you want to attend JUST the workshop, sign up on our website! Link in our bio.

❣️If you want to book the full package (includes 2 tickets to the Carnal Creativity workshop at Jupiter Next, in-room dessert and a room at the hotel), visit the Jupiter hotel website!

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Words are powerful: they can be kinky, romantic, s Words are powerful: they can be kinky, romantic, sensual, naughty, playful and oh so arousing! 😈 Join Amory Jane for this workshop all about talking dirty. Get ready to explore the edges of desire, and learn how to spit out all the dirty things you've been dying to say, hear, and share. 🫦 Sign up via the link in our bio!

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Take notice, grinders and humpers: we now stock th Take notice, grinders and humpers: we now stock the VibePad! This large, flexible pad is designed for hands-free, external stimulation — great for those with dexterity issues or anyone who loves to hump. 😏 Its two ridges contain powerful motors that can be controlled with a remote by you or a partner. 🎮 Find the VibePad online or in the shops.

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Feel like you have more questions after shopping a Feel like you have more questions after shopping at She Bop but wish for more privacy to ask them? 🫣😰 Now you can chat with us anonymously on OkaySo! 💜 Create an account then find our Team Bop 'Experts' on the app. From there, you can submit your questions for a response and also see what other users are asking in topics you're interested in. From relationships, to bedroom tips, to how-tos with your purchased toys, we got you. 👍 Download the app for free.

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Daddy roleplay is a popular fantasy, whether the c Daddy roleplay is a popular fantasy, whether the counter fantasy is of a 'daughter,' 'neighbour,' 'puppy,' bottom or many other hot roleplay ideas. 😉 Whether you're a daddy or an admirer of daddies, join this class with Luna Matatas and you'll get tips for communication, care, creativity, building confidence, and taking your daddy fantasies into real life. 🖤 Daddies and daddy admirers of all genders welcome. 🌈 Click the link in our bio to sign up.

#sheboptheshop #lunamatatas #sexeducator #blacksexeducator #bdsmcommunity #ddlg #daddydom #daddy #kinkylifestyle
Curious about what were the most popular items at Curious about what were the most popular items at She Bop in 2022? 🤔 Well, the results are IN! Swipe through to see everyone's favorite vibrators, lubricants, and condoms from 2022. 👀 Let us know in the comments if any of these surprised you, or did you call it? ✍️ ⬇️

Best Vibes:
Magic Wand Rechargeable
Mini Halo Wand
We-Vibe Unite

Lovable Lubes:
Sliquid H20
Good Clean Love

Celebrated Condoms:
Skyn non-latex condoms

#sheboptheshop #bestof2022 #mostpopular2022 #betterorgasms #moreorgasms #goodvibes
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller.

Happy new year to all! 🎆✨ At She Bop, we are committed to giving back. In 2022, we donated over $23,000 to local Portland organizations! In the interest of transparency, here are the details on how much we donated through our We Give Back Wednesdays and other honored days we've participated in such as Juneteenth and Indigenous People's Day. In addition, we donated over $5,000 worth of products and gift certificates to raffles and fundraising events around town. Thank you for supporting our small women-owned business and helping us care for our communities. 🙏❤️
Prism Health — $1,665
North by Northeast Community Health Center — $3,784
Call to Safety — $2,671
Q Center — $3,233
Black Resilience Fund — $1,625
Self Enhancement, Inc. — $3,286
Native American Youth and Family Center — $634
Bradley Angle — $2,801
Brown Hope — $3,157.75
Boise-Eliot-Humboldt School — $244.05
Total= $23,100.08

#sheboptheshop #wegivebackwednesdays #smallbusiness #pdxbusiness #womenownedbusiness
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