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The Joys of Toys!
Thursday, February 9th — 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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A quadriplegic woman’s journey to sexual happiness
This personal essay was originally published in 2006, but it is so honest and important that it deserves to be highlighted. Getting Around: How I Discovered My Wheelchair Wasn’t a Chastity Belt by Tiffiny Carlson is a poignant piece about a woman growing up and taking charge of her sexuality. Carlson broke her neck when…
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What We Bop: Glass
If you’ve been to She Bop, you’ve seen the lovely glass sex toys on our shelves and in our cases. They’re always shining and reflecting the light, naturally drawing the eye to them. But glass dildos and butt plugs are more than just beautifully-shaped hunks of glass — they are incredibly stimulating pleasure objects. These eye-catching toys…
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10% Tuesdays in January for In Other Words
Throughout the month of January, 10% of our proceeds made on Tuesdays will be donated to In Other Words, a non-profit, volunteer-run, feminist community center in NE Portland. Their mission is to support, enrich, and empower the feminist community through literature, art, and educational and cultural events. In Other Words’ bookstore includes books on…
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New product round-up for December
Books, books books — many books hit our shelves this past month! Such as Joan Price’s Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex, a priceless resource for older folks who want to nurture their sexual selves. There’s a lot of new erotica to be had! Best Lesbian…
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Tease a Peel: Classic Burlesque Peeling Techniques
Wednesday, January 11th — 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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A glimpse at comprehensive sex ed
As most sex ed programs in the U.S. continue to push abstinence, a gutsy teacher from a Quaker prep school in Pennsylvania is showing everyone what comprehensive sex education could look like — and it looks very promising. Al Vernacchio (“Mr. V,” as his students call him) teaches an elective class for seniors entitled “Sexuality and Society”…
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International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Today is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Originally created by Annie Sprinkle and the Sex Workers Outreach Project USA and first observed in 2003, this day includes memorials, vigils, and activism — and symbolizes a powerful cry for an end to violence and discrimination against sex workers. The importance of…
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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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Google increases health care coverage for trans employees
Mountain View, California-based corporation and search engine giant Google recently announced a considerable increase in health care coverage for their U.S. transgender employees. Effective immediately, trans employees are now entitled to a full range of procedures and treatment in accordance with the World Professional Association for Transgender Health’s Standards of Care. This includes transitioning…
