Even though it was freezing cold outside, I was too excited about exploring what bizarre new treats…read morewere on offer at Sh this visit to accept the offer of a cup of tea or coffee from the sales assistant who lept up to greet me on arrival. Some people might need a warm beverage to relax them when confronted with the plethora of pleasure giving devices presented in this sexy grotto, I am not one of them, although I have to say, what a lovely touch. What I love about Sh is that they cater for girls and understand that most of us don't want to be confronted by a huge, black wobbly dildo when entering a store. Not to say that you cant buy one, or one covered in spikes or made out of glass or attached to a harness here (you get the picture) but they are tastefully presented and surrounded by feathers, bell adorned nipple tassles and rhinestone handcuffs amongst other wonderful inventions. The staff are pleasant, very knowledgeable and discreet, my first visit to the store was to buy a vibrator and the sales assistant recommended several, based on personal experience and sent me away very happy indeed with a waterproof 'Jessica' (£22). The variety of toys for men and women here rivals any similar store that I have visited and they also have a good selection of lubricants, literature and underwear.

It was the most comfortable experience coming into the store and purchasing my first toy! I felt I…read morespent a long time comparing the different items but I'm glad the ladies helped me out by answering the random questions I had, telling me their honest options about the models and giving me time to look without pressure. I truly appreciate their expertise and I highly recommend to come here if it's your first time or if your shopping in general! Also the cup of tea is quite generous! Thank you again ladies!

The service, selection and quality are all great. Well stocked and easy to get around in the shop…read more Highly recommended

A nice bar for a cocktail in the late afternoon. Friendly atmosphere, well located, and reasonably…read morepriced.

This shop is great! The store is big with a great choice of sexy underwear, outfits, and of course…read morethe naughty underwear. They also sell naughty sex toys and a great choice of dressing up clothes. If you are having a hen night soon you will love this shop. I picked up everything for my friends hen do in here. The staff are fantastic, and will assist you whenever you need it. They don't come over and hassle you, as i can imagine it can be embarassing for some people to even go in Anne Summers, they leave you to browse until you need some help. Anne Summers is located next to Marks and Spencers on the High Street.

This is a smaller version of Ann Summers even though I am only 22 I find the clothes, outfits and…read moreunderwear in here very cheap and tacky and they don't come cheap either! When I want a sexy set of underwear I go to LA Senza! Some of the toys in this shop are hilarious though! Worth going in this shop for a good old laugh! The ladys in here hover around you which I bet can be uncomfortable for some ladies if there trying to choose which vibrator they want!

Truly Scrumptious has wooden dildos. I was told they actually have a splinter free guarantee. I had…read morea vicarious pain but I suppose for some it's probably better than being admitted to A and E and claiming to have just "sat on the bainster". The dildos were sort of interesting shaped and are probably fun. There were also glass ones. I wonder if they have a shatter guarantee. The lingerie here is really hot and feminine but not too cutesy. I really liked this hot pink lace bra and little knickers. Truly also sells some pretty bondage cuffs downstairs. This store is light and fluffy but not too girly for me. This is a sexy place to shop. 5 stars Guaranteed!

Ann Summers is a bit of a public institution in the UK; the company has democratised sexy lingerie…read moreand accessories and is now present on most high streets around the country. There are more interesting stores in that category (Myla, Agent Provocateur, Coco de Mer) but all with much larger price tags. Ann Summers gets 3 stars because I cannot think of another store who would have had the idea of celebrating the anniversary of Robert Burns (famous Scottish poet) with a 'carpet burns' promotion...

The Soho branch is amply packed with all the naughtiness any relationship could benefit from. If…read moreyou're new to the whole idea, perhaps it would be a good idea to choose from notebooks, ice trays, toys or lingerie for the Mrs, come birthday time. Just don't make the mistake of thinking that their 'Rampant Rabbit' product line has anything to do with cute bunnies! I have never bought anything from Ann Summers myself, but my girlfriend has the following to add: Ann Summers is a shop every girl longs to enter, though sometimes they don't have the courage to do it. But, with a little push from a friend or two it can be good, clean fun. Once you enter the store everything is quite naughty, but nice. Every product you buy special consideration, taking into account what your other half would appreciate. Ann Summers can be a couple's best friend because if you need something to spice up your relationship this is where you will find it.

Tallulah makes an event out of buying a bra. The shop on Cross Street hangs knickers provocatively…read moreacross its window and nightdresses on a clothes stand by the door. There is a very deliberate feel of old fashioned romance and 1940's glamour to the whole place. Although there is a very limited selection of stock (understandable given the size of the place) the owner is very helpful and makes a real effort to find a size and style that will suit. She's not one of these awkward, obtrusive bra ladies either, you know the type that pull at the curtains before you've got time to make yourself decent? After turning on the changing room radiator for me so that I wouldn't get too cold, she left me pretty much alone, only interrupting to occasionally poke another option through the curtains. I love the set that I bought even though I could have got three for the same price at M & S. The owner knew it was just for me but she still spent the time wrapping it up beautifully in tissue and ribbon. It's touches like this that make the occasional spending splurge worth it! As I was leaving I noticed that they have a beautician's upstairs too. Although I'm yet to try it out it's definitely on the cards after all the great service I received.

When I came to Tallulah (Hopefully named after Ms. Bankhead), they were having a party. I was…read moreinvited in and offered a drink anyway and was able to browse after hours. I didn't drink the wine or nick Ferro Rochers ( I should have) but I had a good look around. Tallulah is a small shop, actually very small selling pretty lingerie that is really expensive and silky. All the lingerie here is nice but a silk robe here will cost you a hundred pounds and a silk sheath will cost you at least 70. There are a lot of designer names to be had like La Perla. You can also get private fittings. A lot of the time, this shop is closed and is viewable only by appointment. The Verdict: No bad for sexiness, labels. I think a lot of women will go crazy for this store. Good for a present for your girl. I'll stick with latex.

DO NOT GO HERE! I was in the Oxford Street Ann Summers in February. While in the store and getting…read moreassistance from a lady in there, I got my phone robbed out of my pocket. The staff told me that they observed this on the cctv but would not let me view it. They told me not to call the police because this happened often in their store. I did anyway. However they delayed giving the cctv footage to the police and by the time they got back to the police the footage had been deleted. The phone at the time had all my travel details on the phone and this created a lot of hassle to my holiday and ruined it. I contacted the head office and they were no help and wouldn't look into in. They do not care about there customers whatsoever! Very bad experience!

Finally an adult store that as a woman I felt comfortable going into. It is set up like any other…read morehigh street shop with helpful sales people and a comfortable environment, only they sell things for adults only. There is nothing hardcore or over the top raunchy in here. This place is for people just getting into sex toys or women who like a touch of class with their "B.O.Bs". It is a cross between a porn shop and Victoria Secrets. It sells clothes, toys, books, movies, and anything else you might need for a night of passion. It has special seasonal costumes for dressing up as a naughty Mrs. Clause or nurse, or whatever gets you going. This is a great place to go to load up on stag and hen night booty.

I came across this lingerie brand recently at a small showcase in a bar. It's definitely one to…read morewatch for the future. The first collection was the Lee-Lee collection inspired by burlesque dancers. It is baeutiful girly frilly knickers, slips, bras and even a tutu! Each piece is handmade from either cotton or silk, and the detailing and care that has gone into it is obvious. I particularly like their website shop that opens with an animation of red velvet drapes to scenes of an art-deco / bordello inspired house! Pieces seemed to range from £30 for pants up to £125 for a basque or silk slip - not too bad when you compare it to some of the other brands locally at Spitalfields etc. I'm told by the designer that the next collection is out soon, so check it out!