SHOPPING
Books & Toys: Midori Recommends...
There are so many books, guides, toys, and resources today, it can be overwhelming.
What are the best sex and kink books to read for your needs? Which are the best pleasure toys for you? What ropes should you buy? Which lube would be best for you? Where do you find responsible, safe shops that understand and respect you and your needs?
While I can’t be with you when you shop, I can help you with recommendations.
You deserve to shop at stores that best suit your needs, so here you’ll find several retailers that I trust and personally shop at. I do have affiliate relationships with several of these stores and not with others. I have set up the affiliate relationships with these stores because I love what they do and want to support them.
What’s my criteria?
I recommend because… I have tried it and loved it. Or sometimes, a lover or trusted friend raves about it. But always, the ingredients or information are quality.
TRUSTED AFFILIATES
Based in Los Angeles, they design and make their own leather and latex. Founded by Joel, and staffed by super nice and helpful people who care about your satisfaction. They also make custom latex!
Exceptional quality ropes made by an ethical, kind company in Seattle. They carry hemp, bamboo, silk, cotton and even electro conductive rope. Twisted Monk is dedicated to safety above all else and take it very seriously. In the event that you have to cut your Twisted Monk rope due to an emergency, they will replace it
They carry a wide variety of pleasure supplies from books, clothes, basic to exotic toys and even large sex furniture. Staffed by knowledgeable kind people, they really believe in the power of education and sex positivity.
I’ve tried several “ride-on” style sex toys, and this is my winner. Yes, I own one. Deep rumble, excellent design, and can be controlled remotely from anywhere in the world with internet connection. Long distance play or solo fun! When you’re ready for the big investment, this is worth it.
The OG of sex positive stores with a wide range of products.
AWESOME SHOPS + MAKERS
Midori also recommends these wonderful indie stores and unique creators. Tell them she sent you!
- Betony Vernon (Paris)
http://www.betonyvernon.com/ - Dark Garden Unique Corsetry (SF & New Orleans)
https://www.darkgarden.com/ - De Tails Toys & Floggers (online)
https://www.detailstoys.com/floggers/ - Early to Bed (Chicago)
https://www.early2bed.com/ - Feelmore (Oakland)
https://feelmore510.com/ - Happy Tails Artisan Floggers (online)
https://happytails.artisanfloggers.com/ - Leather by Danny (online)
https://leatherbydanny.com/shop/en/ - Mr. S Leather (SF)
https://www.mr-s-leather.com/ - Passional (Philadelphia)
https://passionalboutique.com/ - Purple Passion (NYC)
https://purplepassion.com/ - Self Serve Toys (Albuquerque)
https://www.selfservetoys.com/ - Smitten Kitten (Minneapolis)
https://www.smittenkittenonline.com/ - Spectrum Boutique (online)
https://spectrumboutique.com/ - Tool Shed (Milwaukee)
https://www.toolshedtoys.com/