Bondage Shops

[Exelsia]

I've never been to an adult toy store let alone a bondage/bdsm one so I wonder what's it like? How's the environment? Do they get crowded? Do they offer customers to sample the products? Do you get nervous when going to the shop?

[cellofello]

I've never been to an adult toy store let alone a bondage/bdsm one so I wonder what's it like? How's the environment? Do they get crowded? Do they offer customers to sample the products? Do you get nervous when going to the shop?

Bondage has become rather mainstream these days. It has been a very long time since I have been nervous going into a shop.

I have never been in a bondage or adult toy store where it was excessively crowded. You could probably try out paddles and floggers, as there are no hygiene issues and you don't have to open a package. Depending on packaging, you might be able to try out things like handcuffs, collars, and leather restraints. Things that would at least potentially contact body fluids, such as gags, cock cages/sheaths, etc. would of course not be open to trying on.

[Svpmissive]

If you are a US resident, Spencer's has some bondage gear... I went in once to look and was too embarrassed to buy anything... the 2nd time I went the store was basically empty and I bought a gag and some tape... I prefer to order stuff over Amazon.

[BindPam]

The only bondage shop you really need is your local hardware store

That, and Amazon. Dunno if you need a dedicated adult store

[shyguy92]

Internet has always seemed, err... safer to me for some reason.

[Nexus]

I prefer ordering online as well, but not for any "safety" reasons. I just find that the quality/type of products are far better online than the sex shops in my area. The only downside for me is that it's kind of a gamble, not being able to physically see/touch the product before buying, but descriptions and reviews can be pretty helpful.

I'm actually waiting for an order to arrive. +120 feet of black bondage rope and a couple ball gags. Can't wait!

[MtnReign]

Local shops tend to be kind of greasy, places like subshop tend to be good but like Nexus said, the quality can be questionable sometimes.