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    Steve Jobs and the lesbian erotic revolution

    It was 1984 when On Our Backs, the first ever women-run erotica magazine — and geared toward a lesbian audience, to boot — debuted. The magazine was groundbreaking in many ways, and it played a major role in the development of sex-positive feminism. What does this have to do with Steve Jobs? Well,…

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Shimmy out of the holiday hustle and treat yoursel Shimmy out of the holiday hustle and treat yourself or someone special to the gift of s3xy in this special burlesque choreography workshop! ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ„๏ธ Known for putting her students at ease and instigating a love for all things sparkly, Eva D'Luscious will guide you through her 4Ps of Striptease, as well as basic cheesecake movements and a simple, s3xy choreography for home-play. ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ”ฅ Link in our bio to sign up.

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In this interactive hands-on workshop, Amory Jane In this interactive hands-on workshop, Amory Jane will cover sensation play and demo ways to enhance arousal and awaken your s3xual imagination. ๐Ÿ’ญโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ She will show both vanilla and kinky activities meant to provide stimulation to a partner through ALL of their senses. Weโ€™ll cover sensual touch and feeding, temperature play, impact, electricity, and a whole lot more. ๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ‘๏ธโœ‹ Attending with someone else is highly encouraged, but solo participants are always welcome.

The cost is $35 per person or $60 per couple and includes free goodies. Plus, stay and play with just a cover charge at the door โ€” membership fees are waived for the night! (Class fee is separate from door fee) ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’œ

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๐Ÿ‘‰ONE DAY ONLY๐Ÿ‘ˆ Get 25% off any vibrating LEL ๐Ÿ‘‰ONE DAY ONLY๐Ÿ‘ˆ Get 25% off any vibrating LELO toy and you'll receive a FREE massage candle with your purchase! ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Hurry on over to our website to shop and use code: LELOVIBE25 at checkout. This Cyber Monday deal is good for one day only, online only. If you've had your eye on these luxury vibrators, now is your chance to get one and save some cash. Plus get a free gift!?๐ŸŽ This deal won't last long.

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LAST CHANCE!โœจ Today is the final day of our 20% LAST CHANCE!โœจ Today is the final day of our 20% off sale on We-Vibe, Fun Factory, and Womanizer toys. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Show some love for She Bop by shopping small today for your holiday gifts. Order online and use code BLACKF23 at check-out, or come by the shops! We're open 12-8 pm and would love to help you select the perfect gift for a partner or yourself. ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ–ค

#sheboptheshop #shopsmall #shoplocal #smallbusinesssaturday #pdxbusiness #shoppdx #womanownedbusiness
Tomorrow kicks off our 2-day Black Friday Sale! ๐Ÿฅณ Get 20% offFun Factory, Womanizer, and We-Vibe toys. Shop in-stores or online with code BLACKF23. If you've had your eye on these luxury products, now's your chance to make them yours and save a few bucks. ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ’ฐ From double-ended dildos like the Fun Factory Share Lite to air flow toys by Womanizer and vibrating delights from We-Vibe, the pleasure options are endless. Sale runs 11/24 through 11/25 Pacific. Click the link in our bio to shop. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ›’

#sheboptheshop #moreorgasms #betterorgasms #adulttoys #wevibe #funfactory #womanizer #airflowtoys #giftsforher #giftsforhim #couplesgifts #smallbusinesssaturday #womanownedbusiness
In this class, Stella Harris will cover internal a In this class, Stella Harris will cover internal and external anatomy with special emphasis on what is commonly known as the G-spot. ๐Ÿ˜ Sheโ€™ll talk about everything from toys to touch techniques you can try alone or with a partner to experience an internal orgasm, and ways you can increase your chances of squirting. ๐Ÿ’ฆ Click the link in our bio to sign up!

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Winter is almost here and we have the perfect guid Winter is almost here and we have the perfect guide to help you heat things up in the bedroom!โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ Whether youโ€™ve been naughty or nice this year, thereโ€™s something for every body on She Bop's list. ๐Ÿ˜‰๐ŸŽ Head on over to our blog to read more. 

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In this two-hour virtual workshop, Rachel Kramer B In this two-hour virtual workshop, Rachel Kramer Bussel, author of How to Write Erotica and editor of over 70 anthologies, will take you through the ins and outs of modern erotic writing.โœ๏ธโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ Whether you're writing about personal passion for a partner or partners or you're looking to get published, this workshop will help you unlock your creative side and get your fantasies on paper. โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ Visit our events page to sign up!

#sheboptheshop #erotica #eroticawriting #writingworkshop #fantasywriting
Weโ€™re excited to share that weโ€™re taking part Weโ€™re excited to share that weโ€™re taking part in Win Big!, a fun way to win awesome prizes when you shop at Portlandโ€™s small businesses November 16th thru December 10th. ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ’œ We look forward to showering you with raffle entries when you visit and shop with us! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

Hereโ€™s How it Works:
1. Download the Win Big! app 
2. Plan to play and shop November 16th thru December 10th.
3. Visit a participating shop and scan the posted QR code to receive a raffle entry. Raffle entries double after 3 purchases, triple after 6, and quadruple after 9. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

๐Ÿฅณ Prizes include grand prize round trip air fare for 2, vacation stays, Blazers club level tickets, performing arts tickets, and much more! Download the app to learn more.

#sheboptheshop #shopsmall #smallbusiness #shoplocal #pdxbusiness #womenowned #pdx
Look what we were able to get our hands on: TransT Look what we were able to get our hands on: TransTape! ๐Ÿฅณ This highly anticipated product has been selling out and for good reason. If you're looking for a gender-affirming alternative to bras and binders, check out TransTape.๐Ÿ™Œ It's waterproof, made of 95% cotton, and doesn't compress the lungs. It is intended for multiple day use and can last for up to 1-3 months. Find it online or in-stores in 4 different skin tones. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

#sheboptheshop #transtape
Next Monday kicks off Trans Awareness Week, so we Next Monday kicks off Trans Awareness Week, so we wanted to shout out some trans-owned brands we carry here at the shops!๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ For leather and BDSM enthusiasts, check out Aslan Leather - they make cuffs, collars, harnesses and more.โ›“๏ธ Looking for accessible and affirming vibrators? Cute Little Fuckers is for you!๐Ÿ’œ Want to support local? Check out Portland Toy Co.'s fabulously handmade silicone toys. ๐Ÿ™Œ Find all of these and more online or in-stores.

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One of the most asked questions at the shops is, " One of the most asked questions at the shops is, "how do I choose a harness and what should I get to go with it?" ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ† In this video, one of our long-time educators, Gretchen, will help guide you through the process and show you how to build the best strap-on setup for YOU. Head to our YouTube channel for the full video. ๐Ÿ“บ
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