We all have been there, whether it's sitting at a coffee shop for the first time by yourself, going bra shopping or even that yearly trip to the Doctors office! It's okay to be a little awkward sometimes, it's completely normal. Just think of your visit to your local sex shop as like going to the Doctors. They've most likely herd and seen it all, there's no need to feel embarassed!
A few little tips to help you with those butterflies flying around in your stomach...
All in all yes it can be overwhelming on your first visit, or maybe even your fifth...we know that!
The people that work there are there to help you. We want you to have the best experience possible so you'll feel comfortable to come back and see us in the future.
#1. Talk To Them:
They're just normal people who happen to work in a store that sells sex toys.
#2. Ask Them Questions:
Don't be afraid to ask them questions about something or a product you're either not too sure or curious about. It's better to feel a little uncomfy for 5 minutes then to get home with a toy that is not what you wanted at all! Ask for recommendations if you're not too sure on what to get. They'll have the knowledge to know which brands are worth it and which aren't. Don't always go in thinking that they are going to try and upsell you on a product! Yes sometimes that is the case in some shops, but the majority of the time the person working there just wants you to get the best toy possible for what you're looking for so you're not unhappy when you get home with a toy that wasn't exactly what you pictured.
#3. Testing:
99.9% of the time your Sex Shop Associate is going to 'test' whatever vibrating toy you bring up to the counter. They'll turn the toy on (put batteries in if need be) and run through the settings with you to show you that the toy works before you leave the store. It's a reassurance to us that we know the toy wasn't malfunctioning before it left the store, to make sure we didn't give you a faulty toy, and to show you and make sure you know how to control the functions! Sure it'll most likely come with instructions, but sometimes those can be a little overwhelming and just don't cut it.
#4. Checkout
If they ask you if you want to see the product out of the box, say yes! They're likely trying to help you out and make sure you 100% know what you're getting. Sex Shops generally have a 'No Returns Policy' so knowing what you're getting is important.
We don't want you to waste your money on something that could have been avoided. The reassurance of knowing that you got what you wanted is important to us! Packaging can sometimes be misleading, so take them up on it if they ask.
#5. Learning
Take it as a learning experience even if you don't purchase anything. Learning something you possibly didn't know before you went in.
Much Love,
The Staff @ Adult Connection!