The Best UK Adult Store
Every day millions of motorists drive past a sex shop near a service station. Lingerie, handcuffs, and other synthetic body parts - all for sale on one of England's busiest roads. But who is allowed in?
A sex shop is also known as an adult shop or erotic shop. These stores sell lingerie and pornography as well as other sexually-oriented toys. Most licensed sex shops feature blacked-out windows to comply with the Indecent Displays Act.
Ann Summers
Ann Summers has become a household brand in adult Toys pink stores. However, it didn't always have this repute. When the brand was first introduced, a lot British consumers were shocked. Sex shops were not supposed to be located on the high street. With a little imagination and determination, the business was able to create a niche.
The key to Ann Summers' success is its approach to sexual sex. Although it has a large variety of lingerie and costumes it also sells potions and lotions to help women reach their sexual peaks. The brand even created videos to inspire women to try new experiences. The brand is dedicated to helping women feel happy and is among the few businesses in its field that focuses on female sexual wellness.
Another key to the company's success is its Party Plan, which was launched in 1981. The parties were similar to Tupperware parties, and were developed as a marketing tool for the company. They also allowed them to circumvent regulations that restrict the display of sex toys. It's hard to find a British woman who hasn't heard of Ann Summers Party.
By 2022, the company will have 86 stores on the high street and an online presence throughout the globe. The brand is synonymous with female empowerment and is a reliable expert on sexy lace and satin.
Prowler
A popular gay high-street store that has been in existence since 1997, Prowler has grown from its humble beginnings as a publishing house to becoming one of the largest business owned by gay men in Europe. The flagship store is located in Soho and stocks everything that you would expect to find at a gay lifestyle store. This includes everything from porn, sex toys and the usual selection of LGBTQ books and dvds.
The large shop has two sections. The front is stocked with an array of literature, coffee-table books and branded underwear. The back part of the shop is more sexually explicit, and has a variety of sex toys for males including many with a masculine and appealing look. They also sell tickets in advance to the big Soho dance parties which is a great way to avoid queues.
This long-running gay fetish retailer is a great spot to find a wide selection of underwear, sex toys, and stimulants. They also offer a huge range of fetish-themed clothing and different restraints that range from strap-ons to collars. The London branch is small, but has plenty of stock and offers a friendly service.
Simply Pleasure
This new licensed shop, located in an old McDonald's south of Grantham on the A1, is the UK's most popular adult store. The shop is divided into three sections and offers a large selection of erotic toys. The first department has many options of sexy lingerie, dressing-up wear and fetish nurse. The second department offers a wide range of sexy products. The department also has bondage equipment, such as restraints as well as paddles and restraints. The third department offers numerous naughty DVDs.
The new Simply Pleasure store joins the existing Prowler, Prowler RED and Soho Original adult stores under the ABS Group banner. It is a family-owned company with more than 130 employees and 24 outlets. The company has a reputation for top-quality products and excellent customer service. Simply Pleasure also sells lubricants and products for sexual wellness. The store is staffed by helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Central Bedfordshire Council, despite some concerns over the location, has not restricted the store or the table dancing clubs. The council has recently issued a consultation regarding what it describes as a "nil" policy, however it doesn't impact existing stores and will not apply to any future applications.