Monthly Archives: July 2010

A Question on Jealousy

I am considering opening up my relationship with my boyfriend, but I am worried about feeling jealous. How do you recommend dealing with jealousy in an open relationship?
First of all, jealousy is not confined to non-monogamy, so you might benefit from looking at how you have managed difficult emotions in the past. You also [...]

Women’s Leather History Project

The Leather Archives and Museum is a great resource for alternative sexuality in Chicago. The museum contains books, magazines, publications, films, and artifacts that document a global history of leather, BDSM, and fetishism. The LA&M originated in gay men’s leather culture, so most of its collection has focused in this area until now with the [...]

“Classy” sex magazines… for women

There is an interesting article over at Jezebel about how the “classy” sex magazine, such as Playboy, is dead. Here are the reasons they give:
Here’s why: 1) If you want high-end photography to go along with your titillation, you can read GQ; if you want highbrow writing about sex, you can read Nerve or sundry [...]

Thats a Lot of Gloves!

Today we received an order for 10 sets of five pairs of latex gloves. One hundred gloves! Now this may have been an ordering mistake, so we’re checking up on it, but I really truly hope it wasn’t. Because in my mind, 100 gloves translates to at least 100 mind-numbing orgasms. You may be thinking, [...]

Friday Give Away!

THANKS FOR PLAYING EVERYONE and thanks for all the nice things to you said! : )

I used Random.org to choose the winner…. and it is Alacransita84! Congratulations!!!
Stay in touch… I’m going to try to give something away each week!
Xoxo,
Searah

Hi Friends!
I have a chocolate-colored Laya Spot (we call her Layla) from Fun Factory that I am [...]

New Stand-to-Pee Device!

Trans men rejoice! We finally have packers that can be used to pee with. Retro-fitted from our well-loved GV Soft packs, these comfortable devices are great for everyday use. With a wider receptacle than the traditional STP packy, these are easier to use (but you still may want to practice in the shower if you [...]

A Documentary about Early to Bed

Hey look! Someone made a little movie about us! xoxoxo
Please Touch from 812 North on Vimeo.

Top Five Reasons to Vote Early to Bed Chicago’s Best (and a coupon!)

We’re the original. Back when we opened our doors in 2001 there were no woman-oriented boutiques, let alone woman-owned and run ones. EtB has been spreading the love for nine years and we’re still going strong.
Everyone is welcome. We have designed the shop to be welcoming to people of all genders, orientations and experience levels. [...]

CAF Benefit Party at ETB

[ July 16, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Please join us on Friday, July 16th from 7-9pm as we celebrate & support the Chicago Abortion Fund! *

We’ll have treats, drinks and plenty of opportunity to learn more about this incredible organization. 15% of any purchases made at the party will be donated to CAF.

So gather up your buddies and stop by to enjoy  [...]

A Porn Question

I love to answer your questions. Here is one from an email we recently received: I am looking for a hetero-oriented movie with some lady-on-lady action. But I am looking for real bodies, not porn star bodies and I’m not that into the butch look.
It can be difficult to find girl-girl scenes featuring women who [...]