Books / Zines

In addition to this online store this company operates 7 retail locations in Ohio. They sell the usual assortment of sex toys and novelties. Each item has a brief description and thumbnail picture. The thumbnails enlarge to show the product in and out of its packaging. However they are very relative when discussing size. IMO a "large" butt plug or dildo might seem small to someone else, a quantitative dimension might help. They have a very good assortment of books and magazines on how-tos of sex and sexuality. Contact information is very thorough and they have a very well explained return policy. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2002-01-15
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Books / Zines, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

To start with this site has the same charming genius in naming themselves as their sister women-positive, sex-positive sites [Good Vibrations and Toys in Babeland]. From all I can see it is truly a similar quality and mission site to those others, with Venus Envy being based in Canada. They have brick and mortar shops in Halifax and Ottawa, and offer their product line on the net from this site. They do mention that their stock is much larger than they can present online and to email any queries regarding items not seen. Items are priced - reasonably, the ones I checked - in Canadian dollars but they offer a currency convertor. You'll find toys, lubes, educational material, BDSM stuff, women's stuff, men's stuff, and much more. Ordering is via secure cart or if your preference you may order via snailmail. Their link list is an excellent resource list that should be bookmarked in it's own right. Shipment and other helpful info is so well done it could be an example to new webmasters in their planning. Frankly, I found no downsides at all in this fine site. -- Peter » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2002-01-01
Cost: free Advertising Content: none
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Books / Zines, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Sarah Veitch is an author of corporal punishment fiction, and this site contains information on ordering her books. 2 free excerpts of her stories are presented as teasers, and an archive of 11 past book covers (drawings and photos) are available. Order is through snail mail in pounds sterling or you can follow her links to amazon or some of her publishers. Short descriptions of each book. Links to other CP sites and gives updates on where the author is currently being featured. Navigation is quick and easy.

Date Reviewed: 2001-04-27
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Fiction, Books / Zines, Spanking

This site has an extremely wide variety of products! The design is very clean and easy to navigate. Some of the products you'll find there are CDROMs, DVDs, Videos, Sex Toys, lingerie, bondage/sm toys, lubes, oils, edible stuff, condoms, perfumes, magazines, and books. Each section lists best sellers and there is a search function that can help you quickly find merchandise. There are a few examples of jewelry and games, but they are still working on that section of the site and there isn't much of a selection. The movies basically list the manufacturer description with a picture of the cover and a basic list information like talent and run time. They actually carry a few anime titles and fans of that genre should be made aware that this store has titles without Japan's export censorship. The brands sold here will be very familiar to those that have cruised sex toy stores before. It is very EASY to find out clear and thorough information about shipping (UPS available), order tracking, returns (30 days satisfaction guarantee for most merchandise and they list exceptions), sizing (women up to 4X and men up to XL), and contact info (snail, fax, email, 800 number). I found the shipping FAQ particularly helpful because it outlines where custom laws may be an issue. This site is a virtual mega store for the couple planning a weekend adventure! -- Vamp » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2001-04-09
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Books / Zines, Lingerie, Mainstream Video/DVD, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

This toy store is based in the UK and specializes in shipments there and to many European countries. They carry a full line of sex toys and BDSM and leather goods. The site has a good catalog solution and secure ordering. They also post good contact information via email, telephone, fax and snail mail. The return and shipping policies are posted on many pages. The site could use lengthier descriptions of the products and better color and sizing information for the clothing. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2001-02-07
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Books / Zines, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Rebecca's is based in the UK, and all prices are in UK pounds, and they do offer a currency converter. Their terms sound very customer friendly, and they express willingness to discuss if you feel you purchase anything that has been misrepresented. In their video department they go one step further and publish their own reviews, including one review that says "this one is a dawg, leave it...". They offer clothing, lotions, vibrators, videos, and - via Amazon.com.UK - books. -- Peter » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2001-02-03
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Books / Zines, Fetish Wear, Lingerie, Mainstream Video/DVD, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

This free site has a good amount of representative content from their magazine Equus Eroticus, which can be ordered here. Equus Eroticus - they say - is Latin for 'erotic horse' and this site and magazine are dedicated to human pony play, both ponygirls and ponyboys. They have photos, links, stories, associated books and videos, and more, all available either snailmail or secure online. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2000-09-09
Cost: free Advertising Content: medium
Category Listings: Amateur / Indie Video / DVD, Books / Zines, Ponygirls / Ponyboys

This looks like one of the best sexual how-to and advice books I've seen [there are sample chapters on the site; I haven't had a chance to see the book itself]. The site has a collection of wonderful resources, funny, and helpful articles, truly honest and in depth links lists, and the book itself can be ordered for several different nations, with more distribution coming. Ordering is via 800#, with a secure server in the plans. They also strongly recommend use of local bookstores, and as well offer libraries a free replacement copy for stolen or sexually abused book copies. The book is a commonly used reference in college level sexuality courses, and from everything I saw on the site it's an excellent choice, particularly for heterosexual vanilla folks. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2000-08-27
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: Advice / Education, Books / Zines, Links Lists, Safer Sex Info, Sexuality Info

This website has a huge selection of quality fetish clothing including corsets, lingerie, PVC, rubber and leatherwear. They have a BDSM toy section which includes merchandise from many well known manufacturers. In addition you can buy books, videos and other items of interest to the BDSM community. Add to that a whole section on resources for the community included online forums and discussion rooms plus a BDSM link list to die for. They have a versatile webstore solution with frames and nonframes versions and online ordering is secure. Shipping, return and privacy policies are linked on the first page of the website. Contact is via email, snailmail, telephone, toll free number and fax. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2000-08-08
Cost: free Advertising Content: none
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, BDSM Resources, Books / Zines, Fetish Wear, Lingerie, Links Lists, Mainstream Video/DVD, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

From Philadelphia, Johns has a large catalog of videos, both gay and straight. They also offer magazines, DVDs, books, novelties, and a small collection of quality adult comics. Ordering is via secure server, which was more user-friendly than most I've seen. They offer many of the better known video lines, and also have a selection of vintage classics. They also have a large gallery of thumbnails to browse through while shopping. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2000-06-12
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Books / Zines, Mainstream Video/DVD

Here you will find vintage films, the burlesque and striptease shows a prior generation was excited by. Candy Samples, Tempest Storm, Sally Rand, Blaze Starr, and dozens more names famous in years gone by are listed in categories like 'Tit Queens of the 60s', 'Classic Striptease', and 'Girlie Loops'. There is an alpha index of models, indexed to the films they are featured in, and as well a gallery of thumbnailed pix of the ladies. These folks have resurrected many dozens of films, black & white and color both, transferred to video, and offer them here. Most of the films are described in text rather than picture. Ordering is by printing out the order form and sending snailmail. This is our history, folks. I'm glad someone is preserving it. The design of the site is clunky, but if you're looking for this material, it's worth the wander around. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2000-02-20
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Books / Zines, Mainstream Video/DVD

A nicely laid out site from Australia. Prices are all listed in Australian Dollars. There is an assortment of toys and plugs and lubes and other miscellaneous items similar to many other sites, but Secure Pleasures also offers a unique assortment of custom-built sexfurniture. These are the sorts of things not commonly found ready-made - stocks, kneeling boards, St Andrews Cross, and so forth. Shipping is $3/Australia and up to $22 international, although shipment for any item over $150 is for free, regardless of destination! Ordering can be made by secure shopping cart, or you may follow up a fax or email order with a snailmail cheque. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2000-02-05
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Books / Zines, Fetish Wear, Lingerie, Mainstream Video/DVD, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

The real life retail store is located in San Francisco, but there are lots of stores that sell Stormy products, and most recently the Stormy website has started to offer online shopping. I have one Stormy bustier myself, and I like it lots. The website includes a photo gallery of fashions from the last several years, a good selection of bdsm links, and the shopping area which includes both bdsm gear and leather. There is a wonderful selection of leather corsets, along with a lacing guide page. They also have leather lingerie, bustiers and more, and a selection of latex. The return/refund/exchange policy was clearly stated, as was a privacy policy. Online ordering is still not the best - the only true online option is via email. Otherwise you can phone, fax or mail your order. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 1999-07-23
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Books / Zines, Corsets, Fetish Wear, Lingerie, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

On the web for well over a year, this site has a good selection of lots of different bdsm/fetish items. Gags, blindfolds, cuffs and collars, hardware, corsets, slutty shoes & boots and more. Autumn, the site owners, adds a healthy dose of personality to the site which made me like it even more. Besides just the shopping (shopping cart application, secure ordering, privacy policy), there is also a large editorial section with discussion, Autumn's diary, kink links, and even a selection of photos of Autumn (which are lovely, btw). » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 1999-07-19
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Blogs / Journals - BDSM Submissive, Books / Zines, Fetish Wear, Lingerie, Mainstream Video/DVD, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Tantra.com aims to be a resource for as much information on Tantric, Kama Sutra, Sacred Sex, and other similar activities as possible. Videos, books, music, products, workshops, a bulletin board discussion list, associated links, and quite a lot more in a neat, attractive, very professionally done website. My only complaint is that the only instructors and workshops listed are those who pay for the privilege; there are certainly many more out there, and their bulletin board is full of people looking for further resources in their individual towns. Overall I was quite positively impressed though. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 1999-04-30
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Books / Zines, Links Lists, Mainstream Video/DVD, Personal Ads, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies, Tantra