Visited in July; was somewhat nervous and awkward, but the staff were exceptional; very patient, professional, and transparent! Helped me find the items I was looking for without being invasive or forcing my hand to a specific product (they were very clear that I had a choice, and I really appreciated that!) Remained professional despite my awkward questions and pausing to think. The prices in-store at the time were on-par with current online retail prices for the toys I bought, but they weren't bad and I was informed that a previous sale they had just ended. All-in-all, I very highly recommend! read more

Came here with questions. Left with the answers I needed and a few wonderful products...all thanks to Magnolia! She was very knowledgable & answered every question I had. She helped me find the products best suited to me. I felt really comfortable talking in this space. I found the prices to be very reasonable. Will definitely be back!! read more

Came in for the first time today after checking out the online store many times but didn't realize they had a physical location. Hands down the best sexuality* store in Toronto. Super LGBTQ+ inclusive/focused, educational and the employees are very knowledgeable. I'll probably never shop anywhere else again for this type of thing their variety is unmatched unless you want to brave the wilds of the vast internet. This store is cam girl approved. read more

Always knowlegeble and kind. Never looking down on one for not knowing anything about anything. Their Clyde condoms and Sliquid lubricant were the best advice I ever received. So glad they exist. read more

I had ordered a product on line and when it arrived, I realized it was not what I thought it was. It was MY mistake, but the customer service here is amazing. The staff went above and beyond to replace the product in a very quick manner. Thank you Sarah!! Carolyn H read more

Come As You Are is an installation in the Queens Street West neighbourhood, and as such, a dingy cavern behind tinted windows would never do. No tiny sign is hiding under an awning and there's no schlocky name to reel in a certain seedy crowd. Think a bright storefront flooded with natural light, top-quality products from Japan and Germany displayed on sumptuous pedestals, and an open, spacious layout so you aren't crammed next to another customer while considering purchase of your own personal essentials. CAYA stands by an ethos of informative and consumer-friendly awareness about sex. The approachable staff show great empathy for customers who walk through their doors and do incredible feats on their website, workshops, and community events that mean to diminish the taboos and risky behaviours around sex. The atmosphere promotes asking questions and receiving honest answers, exploring options, and getting comfortable. For many women, in particular, apprehensive in dealing with adult shops, CAYA is a refreshing breath of fresh air. I imagine Sue Johansson would give it her seal of approval, and if it's good for Canada's premiere sex educator, take notice. For one, CAYA's appeal is the lack of pink, infantilized garbage targeted at women or the junk toys riddled with flawed design that can make them a health hazard in addition to a waste of money. They carry leading brands like BSwish, Germany's outstanding Fun Factory, and Aneiros, known for bulletproof quality and materials. Think of these toys as the Kitchen-Aid mixers of their industry. The website provides outstanding descriptions in an easy to read format, chockful of all the things you need to be an informed consumer, and I don't just mean measurements! Hands on demo models allows you to test everything from texture to vibration strength. It's well encouraged to explore the stock. DVDs, magazines, literature, and a large assortment of accessories are also for sale. It's a one stop shop that sure beats trawling through the Internet or a dash into a shadier store off a highway exit. I guarantee you they've probably heard all your questions before and no one is likely to snicker disparagingly for asking if you can stick something in the dishwasher or need to handwash. And let's face it, some of those pricey pieces are almost pieces of art, especially anything made of glass or glass-like goodness. You will pay a bit more for their products and certainly more than a sketchy corner shop. This is in part due to the brands they prefer, which command a premium given their warranties, high craftsmanship, and such. To quote Jen W: You get what you pay for. In this case, it's also a respectful staff who knows their business and commits themselves to every customer who walks through the door and improving the message of healthy, happy sex lives across the country. It's a message well worthy of support! read more

So, I'd like to think the name of the place says it all, but if not, I won't be the one to explicitly explain to you what they do here. Really nice setting to purchase your, uh, neccessities, for, ummm, well, you know. And they have a great selection of high quality...err....things to help you relax. So if you are looking for a new .... uhh.... well ...... addition to your repertoire, I'd highly suggest coming here since they sell excellent products. They also have very enlightening workshops (or so I've heard). Not to be missed if you are on Queen West! read more

Absolutely phenomenal customer service in a very well laid out store. I would definitely recommend this shop for the shy or inexperienced wanting to know more. I've never been treated better and given more information anywhere else. On both visits, the staff did not wait for me to come to them with my questions. They happily started a conversation with me and showed me some awesome stuff. They are not pushy or nosy. The more intimidating items are in the back, which is great if you're a bit shy. My partner and I bought a very vanilla massage book and took a few samples of lube and massage oil (generously offered on the house, your mileage may vary). My friend purchased a few varieties of condoms, nicely offered in a cute Chinese takeout box. It was kind of like a buffet of rubbers. I didn't find the prices too steep for what was offered. If you're used to drug store stuff, then yeah I could see that claim. But the prices for each product were on par with other stores and online. I love the information brochures arranged around the place. Yes, I would love to learn more about spanking, haha! I am looking forward to attending at least one workshop but I'm a little shy :) read more

A very helpful, easy going place to go to, to help get your motor going. The prices are a bit steep but these are not your stag shops toys that will break or burn out after while.. You get what you pay for and if you can stomach dishing out a good bill or two for a few good vibes go for it!,. A perfect place to go if your a bit shy and want to know more about your body and what makes you smile. read more

Really good customer service. The girls were awesome helping with my choice. I knew what I wanted (brand and type) but I couldn't decide which form was the best for me. One girl helped me for like half and hour. She explained everything I needed to know. I still needed time to think about my decision. After like 15 min I chose one of my 3 options. When I paid I told her about the promotion with Yelp check in. I tough she was gonna give me ONE sample of lube, but she gave me something around 12 different samples, all different brands and types! I was so happy! I also like the store, it looks modern, clean, and fun. I didn't feel weird asking and talking about what I wanted to buy and my concerns about every option. They have a lot of toys that you can turn on and see how they work so it's easier to see and feel in your hands what are you really buying. Definitely going back here! Thanks for the lubes girls!!! read more

I love Come As You Are... Clean, employees are helpful. Rare to find a place that women and gender queers feel comfortable in. Prices are a bit steep, but well worth it. Every time Im in Toronto I stop by :) read more

Nice selection, great prices, very informative customer service. Would recommend this place out of all sex-stores in the city, for anyone too. read more

A sex shop where women will feel comfortable (and men too - if they are not moronic macho jerks). Check out their workshops. Lots to learn there. Open, informed staff that is not just there to earn a paycheque. read more

Long-standing Toronto institution promoting healthy sexuality, fun and education. SHOP HERE! read more

CAYA is the pillar of excellence for sex shops in Toronto! The worker-owners are all warm, knowledgable, and the perfect blend of enthusiastic-chill in their customer service. It's clear that their priority is genuinely helping customers and getting the right information across, not sales targets. For any sex nerds in Toronto, stopping into CAYA is like winning the lottery; a decadent collection of books, including gender studies, theories, guides, and just oodles of toys to tinker with. I have been to CAYA many times, as a customer and attendant for a couple of workshops, and each experience leaves me elated and all the more knowledgeable. If I could give this place 100/5, I totally would. read more

As you might have already guessed, this is really more of a female-oriented spot. Nevertheless, I like it just fine in spite of my Y chromosome. The selection of books isn't huge, but it's very solid and there's a lot to learn from those shelves. As a dude, my purchasing repertoire seldom goes beyond printed matter, condoms and lube, but all are high quality. read more

This is the lady sex shop. If Seduction is the mall of sex shops and Love Craft is the couple's joint, then Come As You Are is the feminist, girl-on-girl spot. This is where you go when you want to pick up text books on the role of sexual thought in female empowerment on the road to finding your g-spot and thus enlightenment. It's also where you find the best vibrators, at least if you're the kind of girl that doesn't need a big ol' black fist of a dildo to get your groove on. I once took a blow job workshop there with a whole bunch of girlfriends that was actually really fun and informative. read more

Amazing....thats all I have to say. Not only are their products the best, but the customer service is awesome. They always help out when I have a question or concern. Couldn't recommend them more!!!! read more

What a fantastic shop. Not intimidating or tacky. Knowledgeable staff, that will answer questions but are not pushy or annoying. Vibrators are out so you can turn them on to see how much they buzz. You can buy single condoms and sample packs of lube. Charming shop. read more

Extremely helpful and friendly staff. I'm not someone who visits adult stores often, and there's always some apprehension involved, but I was very comfortable. The powered products have demo models, so you can get hands on (I highly recommend hands only). My purchase was very good quality for the price. I'll be back! read more

I have been coming here (visiting , I mean) to buy my stuff for a few years. Always comfortable even for a guy, and the staff is very helpful with helping a guy find what he needs. Good selection of products. Much easier to shop for sex related products than the other stores. read more

Basically, I agree 100% with a previous reviewer: "You'll be hard pressed to find a better sex shop in Toronto that is competitively priced, carries premium brands, and has such helpful staff." The staff are wonderful and very helpful. And, a big bonus (at least for me): when you shop at CAYA, you know you are supporting a worker-owned co-operative. read more

Agree with all previous reviews, great accessible service, terrific atmosphere and wonderful staff.

They've got books, but I wouldn't put this one in the bookshop category, definitely a place for adult toys. I love them because they've got an accessible door and bathroom and know their stuff when it comes to disability. read more

Can't say enough about how great CAYA is. Amazing and crazy-knowledgeable staff, totally comfortable atmosphere, and great, safe, quality products. CAYA is the best of its kind. read more

This is a wheelchair accessible store! Worker-owned and awesome as all hell. While you're there definitely pick up a workshop schedule.

super friendly staff, but as a dude felt a little out of place. However they were great helping out my GF

This place is great! I really really love it, and wholeheartedly recommend it! If you're looking for a sweet, well-stocked feminist sex shop, this is the place to go. Their customer service is spectacular and they have an excellent selection of toys, books and DVDs. I've also heard that their workshops are lots of fun and very informative! At first, I was terrified to even enter a sex shop, but as soon as I did the CAYA staff made me feel very comfortable and well looked after. Check them out before they go out of business! It may happen, and trust me you would forever regret not taking advantage of this sexy Queen Street gem! read more

I used to come to this store a few times a year but my last interaction has totally turned me off from returning. I was debating even reviewing, as I almost never buy sex toys here, because frankly, Seduction has way better selection and pricing, but Come As You Are specifically bills itself as queer and trans friendly and I now question that. Typically I only come to Come As You Are for their trans stuff--packers, binders, and items that are used to enable better passing--things that are not sex toys and cannot be used as sex toys. I made a mistake last time and grabbed the wrong packer. I returned within a week (I have a disability that makes travel difficult, so these aren't easy trips for me to make) with the packer in its sealed plastic and the receipt. I didn't want a refund, I just wanted to exchange it for a similar item, just a smaller size. I was told even though it's sealed in plastic and not a sex toy that I was not allowed to exchange it due to health concerns. Then the employee told me to go on a Facebook group and exchange it for used toys and such. That's when I got angry and pretty disgusted: it's a passing item, not a sex toy (it cannot be used to penetrate); I came back as soon as my disability enabled; on top of disregarding those facts, don't tell me it's a hygiene issue and then tell me to (without checking if I'm out about my trans status on Facebook or not) exchange the item for used products online. I'm tired of companies saying they're queer friendly, trans friendly, accessible, etc. when they're clearly just trying to make a buck off of those groups of people. Will not be returning and will be telling others to go elsewhere, too. read more

This sex store is totally as good as it gets! I was amazed by the selection- lots of lube and condoms if you're just looking for a quick downtown pickup, but also tons of other stuff. DVDs, books, BDSM gear, as well as sex toys for anyone. I was very impressed by the price range, and how helpful the staff (who own the store cooperatively!) were. They've got another lifetime customer. read more