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    • Welcome!
  • Guides
    • How to choose your first vibrator
    • How to choose a rabbit or dual vibe
    • How to choose and enjoy a G-spot toy
    • Lube 101
    • Toy cleaning guide
    • 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
  • Q&A
  • She Bop’s Picks
    • Vibrators under $30
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Mother’s Day
    • Halloween
    • Holiday Gifts
  • Materials
  • Spotlight
    • Tristan Taormino
    • Erika Lust
    • Courtney Trouble
    • Shine Louise Houston
    • Candida Royalle
    • Carlos Batts
    • Joanna Angel
    • Madison Young
    • Buck Angel
    • Jiz Lee: Fisting Day interview
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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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Join us for a free private event in a sex-positive Join us for a free private event in a sex-positive space - by Black folks for Black folks! 🖤🤎 In honor of Juneteenth, She Bop’s Ayanna and CJ will be hosting a party where you can ask questions, learn more about sex, and win some toys. Walk away with new-found knowledge and treats for the bedroom. ✅ Sign up on sheboptheshop.com to secure a spot and you’ll get an additional raffle ticket! Masks are optional with vaccination card. 😷 Must be 21+. 

If you can’t make it to this night, don’t worry. We’ll be hosting another event in the Fall. We look forward to seeing you there!

#sheboptheshop #juneteenth #pdxevents #portland #pdx
One masturbation style that's quite often overlook One masturbation style that's quite often overlooked is grinding! 🔍🤔 If you're looking to switch up your routine and try getting off in a new way, we recommend these toys to take ya there. 😜 Swipe through to read the unique ways on how to use them.

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Hot Octopuss Pulse Duo
Compatible use for any gender
Wrap around a penis, flaccid or erect
Nestle vulva on top & enjoy the vibrations

BumpHer Base Cover plus Dame Pom
Cover for the base of a dildo (*not included)
Ridges enhance strap-on play
Pair with Dame Pom for vibe stim

Liberator Axis plus Magic Wand:
Supportive foam mount for hands-free play
Slot included for Magic Wand
*Wand sold separately
Does the idea of restraint turn you on? 😏 In th Does the idea of restraint turn you on? 😏 In this class with Stella Harris, you'll learn basic safety and bondage-focused negotiation along with the single column tie and double column tie. 🧶 You'll walk away with ways to use rope to build intimacy and connection while you're tying, and tricks to help you build confidence as a beginner. ❤️ Click the link in our bio to sign up.

#sheboptheshop #onlineclasses #ropeshibari #shibari #singlecolumntie #hemprope #juterope #bdsmcommunity
Team Bop is happy to announce we have two new Assi Team Bop is happy to announce we have two new Assistant Managers: Ayanna (she/her) and Andre (he/they)! 🥳 Come by our shops to see their lovely faces and receive their excellent customer service. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome in the comments. ⬇️ 🧡

#sheboptheshop #shoplocal #shopsmall #womenownedbusiness #pdxbusiness
Mother's day weekend is upon us.✨ Give your mom Mother's day weekend is upon us.✨ Give your mom what she really wants this year...alone time and relaxation! We got the perfect gifts. Pick up the Ukidama; a unique toy that functions as a light and massager for intimate moments, both in the bath and out. 😌 Pair this with bath salts by Salty Betch and coconut bubbles by Sliquid Soak for the ultimate spa experience. 🛀🥥 Come on by our shops or order curbside pickup! 

#sheboptheshop #mothersday #giftsformom #giftsforher #bathtime #ritualbath #selfcare #relaxation
Are you someone who craves a little...more? 😈 T Are you someone who craves a little...more? 😈 Then we've got you covered on products that pack a punch! Swipe through to read about some powerful vibrators, attachment extras, and an arousal oil if you're really looking to heat up your night. ❤️‍🔥 Find all these online or in-store. 

#sheboptheshop #betterorgasms #magicwand #vibrator #pleasuretoys #adultpleasureproducts #arousal #wevibe #eroscillator #clitoris
It's Masturbation May! 💦 (Though tbh, it's mast It's Masturbation May! 💦 (Though tbh, it's masturbation time year-round for us) 😉 Join us on social this month for tips, tricks, and a general celebration of pleasure, of course. 

#sheboptheshop #masturbationmay #masturbationishealthy #selfpleasure #selflove
Depictions of non-monogamy in traditional media as Depictions of non-monogamy in traditional media as well as social media, though much more common-place now, still have a ways to go. 🤔 With its visibility, non-monogamy is still susceptible to influences from hetero-patriarchy and its accompanying -isms like racism, colorism, sexism, and fatphobia… ism. ➡️ This workshop with Sexology Bae is an opportunity to educate across communities, because clear language and definitions help reduce stigma. 💚 Click the link in our bio to sign up.

#sheboptheshop #sexed #enm #ethicalnonmonogamy #nonmonogamy #polyamorous #polyam #polyamory #openrelationships #relationshipgoals #relationshipadvice
Any form of unwanted pain during or after s3x can Any form of unwanted pain during or after s3x can be challenging and impact our enjoyment and pleasure. 🥴 Pain can run the spectrum from acute to chronic, localized to referred, and everything in between. Come join pelvic health specialist Essie Neeway as she talks all things 's3x pain relief.' ❤️ Click the link in our bio to sign up!
Its World Book day and we got TONS of new titles i Its World Book day and we got TONS of new titles in our shops.📚 Now that it's Taurus season, slow down, grab a cup of tea, and relax into some erotica. 😌☕ We also have guides on BDSM, solo or partner play, and so much more. Come on by! We're open 12-7pm everyday except Tuesdays. Happy reading.

#sheboptheshop #worldbookday #worldbookday2022 #adultbooks #reading #bookstagram #readwhatyouwant #erotica #taurusseason
Tomorrow is Earth Day! 🌎 Let's celebrate our ma Tomorrow is Earth Day! 🌎 Let's celebrate our magnificent Earth with eco-friendly pleasure products. Pictured here is the Gaia Eco by Blush Novelties, a simple and sleek vibrator that's also biodegradable and recyclable.♻️ Or try the Womanizer Premium Eco; the first ever airflow toy made from sustainable, renewable materials.🌿 Come on by our stores or shop online. 

#sheboptheshop #earthday #earthday2022 #recyclable #ecofriendly #sustainable #sustainableliving #biodegradable #pleasureproducts
Add some CBD to your s3xy times for 4/20. 😙💨 Add some CBD to your s3xy times for 4/20. 😙💨 CBD is a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis and has so many benefits. Some of these include: pelvic relaxation, moisture for your tissues, orgasm-enhancement, cramp alleviation and more! 💚 If you're curious to learn more about cannabis in the bedroom, check out our class hosted by Amory Jane TOMORROW (% of proceeds going to local records expungement clinics). 

#sheboptheshop #highsociety #420 #cannabiscommunity #cbd #cbdforthecommunity #pelvicpain #cramps #betterorgasms
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