Happy Birthday to me!

I always take a day off for my birthday like it's my own private holiday. The last few years I've gone into Boston and stopped by Good Vibrations, a very sexy boutique, to buy a gift for myself.

Good Vibrations

It's a very pleasant, clean, bright, and friendly shop. There are all sizes and types of vibrators and dildoes, but they are displayed so tastefully it doesn't seem weird. It's a sex shop a woman can feel comfortable in, by herself or with a lover. The nice salesgirls will leave you alone if you want to browse and touch everything, but they are ready to answer any questions--I mean it, any questions--and they don't look at you funny.

There's a wall of shelves with different kinds of condoms, lubes, and massage oils, most with test samples to check out. They even have glass cases with vintage vibrators and historical information like a museum would. It is very interesting, but I always wonder how they came to have vibrators from the 1940s. Did they ask their great-grandmas for their old ones? Seriously, where would one begin to look?

There's a separate room with videos and books, and some nice comfy seats right next to the hand-crafted bondage equipment. I spent about an hour looking through the books before I bought a few. I am endlessly fascinated by my fellow humans' tastes and activities. Some I can relate to, some I just don't get. I mean, why would anyone enjoy getting spanked? It's fine for others if somebody likes it and no one is harmed, but what's fun about that? On the other hand I can totally understand why people like to tie each other up or wear those dangerously high heels.

So I'm reading some of the books. The sacrifices I make to do my research!

Homework:
Check out some of the sex books in the psychology or sexuality sections in your library or local bookstore for new ideas or to add authentic details to your writing. If that's not possible, try some online sources.

Here are some suggestions:

Two Knotty Boys

Topping & Bottoming

Good Vibration's Guide

or check out Good Vibration's online store for some excellent suggestions

Happy reading!