This was our first time going into Early to Bed. The store itself always gives me a tickle on the occasions The Doctor, The Queen and I have seen people go into the store, only to run out...HAHAHAHAHAHA! Guessing the name may have led them to think that it was a bed linen store. Anyway me and The Queen popped in there after leaving The Hopleaf as we saw a make shift sign on their door advertising a flea marker, so we decided to pop in to see what was going on. As it was my first time in the store, I can say it is well organize and they seem to have something for everyone for the most part. The overall vibe is chill and light, and the staff was friendly. I was not even aware that the store had a back area, so we were directed through a door and saw several vendors selling their products. There was a mixture of items being sold, from panties to stickers. I ended up purchasing two very cute purses and some stickers to pass out to some of my co-workers who are high performers who are not being appreciated that simply stated "You deserve more than survival", which they loved as it made them pause and think about what their value was. The prices were not too crazy and the two purses I got were well made. Again going back to the vibe of the store, it is very welcoming and feels safe from judgment. Me personally, I felt like this would be a store to come to for recommendations and questions it you were unsure of what you were looking for. And now that I know they have these market days, I am going to keep an eye out for that to see if there are any more cute purses I can purchase. read more

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Early to bed is such a fun place to stop in Chicago! The staff made a very relaxed atmosphere and are very welcoming. I was really impressed by the variety of inclusive toys, not just cis and straight focused. And I also loved the mixing in of non-intimate items that are fun and cute to look at! I have a loyalty card and definitely coming back! read more

This is an great store. The staff is helpful. The products are high quality and useful. Plan to spend time here and ask a lot of questions (if you have them.) I found the products we bought to be of a great value and worth the cost. It can be overwhelming to visit an adult shop but Early to Bed helps to normalize the experience. read more

Friendly staff, welcoming environment, clean facility, everything organized and displayed so things are easy to find. Great local business!!

A boutique-style adult shop that offers something for everyone, regardless of sexual or gender identity. The shop has a welcoming atmosphere where you can feel the textures of products like lube and toys, and even try on certain garments. They offer a wide variety of items, from educational books and sex toys to gender-affirming garments, all of high quality. The staff was incredibly helpful with product information and sizing. A truly inclusive and supportive space! read more

Early to Bed - Adult Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yes. Just go. Stop wondering if you should or shouldn't. Go. I have been twice now with my husband and this is the most inclusive and knowledgeable toy store I've ever been to. They have something for everyone, and I love that they have a giant wall of the toys that you can touch and turn on and see for yourself instead of just boxes and high hopes like most toy stores. They also do occasional grab bags that will have a little description...Best grab bag ever. We still talk about that grab bag Go. You won't be sad. You'll probably be quite "delighted" read more

The only real female friendly sex toy shop left in the city. When you walk in here, if you don't know better you'd think it was a upscale shop that sells pretty paper weights. The staff is very friendly and helpful and they have a good selection. They do still requiring masks (which they do provide). I can't imagine a better afternoon than lunch at the hop leaf followed by a trip to early to bed read more

This is one of those places that you don't want to post about because it's a sex shop but it's the coolest one I have ever seen. It's not your average sex shop and the way they have it set up makes you feel like you are in a boutique. You walk in and all of the toys are set out and the inventory is behind the counter or in the back room. The toys are all labeled with what they offer for what body type, warranted, etc. They have a great selection of gender neutral toys and accessories. They also have the nearest decor from vintage vibrators, super heroes with dildos, lamps with dildos inside, and other fun paintings. They staff is super friendly. We talked with Kao and Cory. They were very patient with us. They not only helped us with inventory but also with the best way to use our yelp check in offer! The shop is clean and very supportive to the Trans community!!! This is such a unique shop! Definitely check this place out for pleasure and fun! read more

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Amazing staff, a comfortable space, an incredible selection, and it's clearly a shop that creates safety and a welcoming environment for folks. Something for everyone - really! The selection of toys really does run the gamut (and they have inexpensive, healthy toys, too). My very top choice for an adult shop in the Midwest. read more

Fantastic selection and charming proprietress. Friendly, helpful staff, as well. We left with some fun holiday gifts thanks to Searah and her staff! read more

Dude... what a cool store. Sex, kink, & body positive goods for every body. I love that they also have samples of most of their sexy toys out so you can touch and see them out of the box before buying. You can even feel the textures of lubes and such. I felt so at home in here, I really never do in sex shops. Great vibes (no pun intended). read more

Great options. Happy to see a trans section! People at the front were nice as well. Also amazing value bs buying online and what not

I'm not exactly a connoisseur of sex toy shops. Really. Okay, I've been to a few. Fine, fine, maybe more than a few. But I've really only been to a couple that are top notch. Early to Bed is one of them. And when I say "top notch" I mean right up there with Good Vibrations in San Francisco. My wife and I came in to Early to Bed after a really nice late brunch nearby. Forget the image of the dirty, dim sex store. This isn't even close. Early to Bed is clean, neat and organized. Compared to the main stream adult store, it's almost spartan - there are no rows after rows of crappy DVDs and low-end sex toys. No, here we have a nice, upscale collection of toys, books and other decidedly non-skeezy items. Add to that a really fabulous selection of condoms and lube and other such items, and Early to Bed is incredibly healthy...and fun! Man, woman, couple (of any combination), drop by! You will find something new, fun and/or educational here. And a really cool staff who will help you out, or leave you alone; whichever you prefer. read more

Why didn't I review this before? It's right down the street from me! Elegant, not sleazy, goodie shop on Sheridan. The owner is such a righteous babe - no question is too stupid or squicky for her. Their products range from the "oh, yes!" to "what the HELL is that, and what do you DO with it?". Well, you can find out with no embarrassment at this place. Incredible variety sold here . . . from the garish, hot pink numbers to things that are beautiful, almost sculptural! And sooo buzzy! what naughty FUN! read more

I have to update this good review to say that I'm no longer coming back to this store after a bad experience here with an incompetent employee and/or a dumb store policy. I was on vacation back to Chicago. Over the years of living near this place I had accumulated some punchcards from this place, they do this thing where it's like every $20 you spend gets you a hole punch and once you have ten you get $20 off (or something like that). I had a few punchcards since I'd been there at various times and didn't carry one with me all the time. One punchcard had four holes, one had two, etc. - I don't remember the exact details but I had about 14 holes spread over 4 or 5 punchcards. So my plan was to go back to this store while I was there on vacation, use 10 of the holes as one complete punchcard and get $20 off a purchase, and then come away with another punchcard with 4 holes (or more, if my purchase added any). This makes sense to everyone so far, right? It seems pretty basic to me. It was NOT, however, basic to the employees. My girlfriend and I found an item or two and went to check out. The cashier took my punchcards, combined them, and then handed me back two punchcards - one with all ten holes stamped, and one with four stamped. And then she tried to charge me full price on the current transaction. "Hold on," I said. "I want to use this one right now and get the $20 off right now. I'm on vacation, I'm not going to come back any time soon, that's the whole reason we came here." "We don't do that," she replied. "You have to use it the next time you come back. It's supposed to provide incentive for you to come back again." My girlfriend and I were flabbergasted. What do you say to that? None of those holes were new, and they DID provide incentive for me to come back, that was the whole reason I was there right now in the first place. I tried explaining this to her politely. "I already had those, they were just spread around. All you did was combine them into one card, but I had already gotten enough holes punched. That's why I came back, so I could finally use them." "Yeah, you'd need to come back to use them," she said. Extremely defensive, looking at me like I was being unreasonable. At this point I considered just cancelling the whole thing. Or like... walking out of the store and then walking back in. Would that have made a difference? I don't know. There was another employee sitting behind her who overheard. I expected her to jump in and clear the issue up. But no. "Yeahhhh that's just our store policy, you can't use them right away," she said. "I already had these," I said. "I came in with these. I haven't been here in two years, so I didn't try to use them right away." The girl in the back continued to give me attitude. "Yeahhhhh look. We can maybe make an exception for you this time since you're on vacation and all. But it's just our store policy. You're not supposed to use them. But I GUESS we can make an exception just this once." I felt like I was being pranked. What is there to even reply with in the face of such utter stupidity? She angrily finished my transaction with the $20 off and didn't stamp my new card with any more hole punches despite the fact that it should've earned a couple more. I didn't push the issue because I knew I was never coming back to this store again anyway. Granted, I don't live here anymore, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to come back much anyway, but this ridiculous experience has definitely pushed me to discourage others from going here too. Sorry Early to Bed, you used to be a great store. But you're not anymore. read more

Today was my first time to visit a sex shop and was amazed that it wasn't the grubby place that I always presumed Alex shop would be. I wanted to buy a gift for my wife but had no idea what I wanted. The shop assistant was fantastic. She made me feel comfortable and confident and was so helpful. I'm not sure if my wife and I will ever visit Chicago, but if we do we will certainly visit Early to Bed. I can't wait to get home and go to bed with my wonderful wife and her new toys. read more

A boutique in the best sense of the word. The staff here made suggestions based on our likes/dislikes as well as price point. They also helped answer questions about products not purchased in their shop and alternatives if we were interested in trying something new. Shopping here is shopping the way it should be: relaxed, fun, you will leave confident in yourself and confident in your purchase. If you're like me, you're looking forward to coming back to buy more, too. read more

No better place in the city to get toys, lube, books, you name it. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. You can touch and turn on all the products, and sample the lube on your hands. They even have a loyalty card! read more

Came here with my partner to look at binders. They wanted to try one on instead of order online. Early to bed has a good selection of binders in lots of sizes and shapes. There are great sex toys here. High end and reasonably priced. I almost walked away with a discounted flogger that would have been a steal. They were also selling pronoun pins. I love this place and suggest everyone go visit. There isn't a lot of costume options I think I saw a corset or two. read more

I'm obsessed with Early to Bed! I cannot overstate how much I love it. The shop is cute and fits in perfectly in Andersonville. They have a very wide selection of body-safe toys at every price point, as well as a wide selection of lubes, condoms, books, and massage oils. The shop also carries a small selection of lingerie, fun items for kinksters, and binders, packers, and STPs. E2B updates their items regularly, which I also love, because it means they generally have the shiniest new items on the market, at prices that won't break the bank. E2B also hosts classes, author readings, and events like the yearly Scarletteen Raffle. The shop itself is well-lit, the music is never loud, and the sales associates sit behind a desk, not sidling up next to you like at other shops. Everything there is price-labelled clearly, sections are organised well, and each tag provides more information on the material and best uses for the products. Early to Bed is a highly education-focused pleasure shop, which is incredible. They do an amazing job of creating a safe, open environment for people to warm up and feel comfortable asking questions (to the always friendly and welcoming staff). No inquiry is too small there! They also do an amazing job of creating a safe space for people of ALL genders. I've had dozens of wonderful experiences at Early to Bed - it's become my one-stop shop for sexy things, and I wouldn't have it any other way :) read more

Pretty excellent selection and the staff was incredibly helpful to me as I was pretty lost when I first arrived. They have a neat rewards program and the staff is kind and educated while helping you choose what products will best suit your needs. Super queer friendly, major plus! read more

My dog likes to go in there for the air conditioning and love he usually receives. All staff are super nice outside of the owner. As long as she isn't there, you are good! read more

I ordered some gender expression supplies from them and assumed with the holidays and Covid that I'd run into some issues with shipping, etc. When a stocking problem came up, they were quick to offer me options and then sent the missing item separate with no extra cost for s&h. Both packages got to me the same day, everything was the exact size and item I ordered, and the customer service person I spoke with was great. 5/5 would shop there again. Much gratitude from Seattle. read more

What a terrific, sex-positive place. Great help and products. Very comfortable place to be. Thanks!

Situation: Two girlfriends walk into Early to Bed, begin curiously perusing the book selection. Enter: Old flame and current girlfriend on their first trip to a sex shop Enter: Awkward, sex-crazed Russian couple from dance class (with whom a best friend had a tryst) We immediately begin a war of attrition over check out whose awkwardness is so valiantly diminished by the oh-so-talented-oh-so-knowledgeable-oh-so-cool staff. We all leave satisfied. And a little more knowledgeable about each other's sexual preferences. -------------------------------------------------------- Moral: E2B staff is incredibly talented, E2B store is discreet and lovely (as opposed to decrepit and creepy) read more

Grab, touch, pick up, buzz, and play. Go. Have fun. I dare you. I attended a workshop at the store recently and had an opportunity to look around before it got started. The selection got me started! Peruse the walls and shelves for a wide variety of toys and accessories. For something a bit different, there are even glittery things. Really. The staff was super-friendly and incredibly accommodating to the group. It's the kind of place where you can go and no one will make you feel creepy for playing with the toys. In fact, it's encouraged. Novices will even find signs offering "beginner kits". What a great sex-positive place! They're also queer-friendly. You could spend a little or a lot, it's up to you. Budget-conscious shoppers could easily find something to take home. I'll be back, and believe me, I won't forget to play. read more

You know what's remarkable about this place? Yeah, it's a sex-positive, feminist-owned, passion-driven, queer-friendly sex toy shop that's close to everything and moderately-priced. Everything you've heard is true. But...what really stuns me about Early to Bed is that staff really watch out for customers - "oh, let me check and see if this has batteries in the packaging," or "do you need any advice about how this works?" or "hey, you should do this when you get home." and they know the products. "this fun factory is waterproof, but that one has a stronger vibrate," etc. I've lived in other cities and never found a store comparable to E2B, where you walk in and feel welcome, happy - no, GIDDY! Excited! It should always be a blast buying erotica or sex toys - yes! - and all too often it's creepy and off-putting. I love that you can get a sense of the products without their packaging, feel how hard they go, or even ask questions. My friends and I make a pilgrimage here once a year to see what's "up" (get it? God-damn, I am funny). I highly recommend you do the same. As soon as possible. read more

Amazing place with the nicest people! Have to say the same thing for the surrounding community. Got a free rainbow pride pin and sticker on my way out the door. read more

This place is phenomenal. Why? Oh, I'll tell you why. 1. Super knowledgeable, approachable staff that help out when you need 'em and just let you do your business when you don't. 2. Classy and unobtrusive storefront. This is my damn sex shop and I still manage to miss it when walking by sometimes. I'll shop here in the light of day, yes I will. 3. That said, very well maintained website and discreet shipping. They make sure that all the perks, discounts, etc of shopping in-store are easy to find & apply to online orders. 4. They're always giving back to the community, and they donated one helluva goody bag as a raffle prize for my school's production of the Monologues. There was some intense raffle rivalry when we announced that one... 5. Between their email list and blog, you get great coupons and freebies, fun contests, cool commentary, and the head's up on new products and workshops. 6. Student discounts for all workshops, plus some are just free. 7. Searah (the owner) has several Youtube videos offering explanations and demonstrations of some products, so you may be able to get your specific questions answered in depth before you make a purchase. 8. They periodically email their clientele looking for product testers to make sure they keep quality items. One heck of a side job if you're interested.... 9. A very deliberate, hand-picked porn collection. It's not a huge library, but it's diverse and everything they have is there for a reason: locally made, xyz-friendly, or just a staff favorite. 10. It's very easy to do your research online and then find the product in the store. The open layout puts everything clearly on display. This also means you can't shuffle in and hide behind rows of shelving (as my husband discovered, fidgeting like a kid whose mom brought him to the Sears changing room on bra shopping day). But hold your head high! You're making good choices. 11. And of course, you can interact with the merchandise. All toys have a sample on the shelf (powered up, where applicable) to help you make an informed purchase. All lubes (all with a pump, anyway) can be sampled like you're in an effing Bath & Body Works. 12. I had fully intended to stop at #10... oh well... they always test the motors, always include a dos & don'ts pamphlet on caring for your new toy, conduct surveys to make sure they're serving their customers well, and are just nice. read more

Gotta give props to Early to Bed for being a place where women can feel comfortable shopping for some pretty personal stuff! Not long ago I made a vow not to patronize sex shops that make me feel gross - like if they've got porn posters everywhere, or creepy men hanging out in every aisle. In some cities you don't have a choice, but you do in the Chi! Enter - Early to Bed. An easy mosey from the Red Line, Early to Bed is a small, attractively arranged little store. Everything is easy to see, and interactive - there are samples of all the toys sitting out - you can turn them on, feel the settings, etc - but if you buy one, you obviously get a brand spankin' new one in a box from the back. The selection is small, but top-quality. You get the sense they aren't just stocking the shelves with random crap - everything gets the owner's seal of approval. When I first walked in, the woman working there was talking to a man, helping him buy some toys to use with his girlfriend. It was incredibly sweet, the way she helped him feel comfortable, answered his questions honestly, and really took the time to help him make a good purchase. She applied the same friendliness and involvement with me, giving personal recommendations of certain products, and generally being incredibly knowledgeable about what was new and "hot" on the market. And as everyone says, they are woman-positive (donation box to the Chicago Abortion Fund on the counter), queer-friendly, and believe that sex is a rockin' thing. Nothing seedy or gross here at all. It's a safe place, bottom line. read more

I wish they were open on Mondays, and that's the only negative thing I have to say about this place. They have a great selection, a variety of price points, knowledgeable staff, and exclusively body-safe goods. That means none of their toys will give you cancer. Hurrah! Go ahead, talk to the staff, too. There are no skeezy types to be found, and they know everything about everything. Regardless of your gender or sexual orientation, people are nice to you here. This place is also one of a few bricks and mortar shops to offer specialty vegan items. If you are a dirty, filthy vegan like me, you appreciate that. read more

If you love sex toys this is the place to go! The staff is amazingly knowledgable and incredibly helpful. All of the toys are out on display so you can touch and test them. Obviously you can't actually use them right then and there, but you do get a great idea of what you're buying before you fork over your cold hard cash. They've got a fantastic selection in my opinion. They also have a fairly extensive collection of women and queer friendly porn. I make the trek from the south suburbs just to buy my toys here. read more

Vegan condoms and other vegan denoted products! Great vibe, not creepy, very inviting. I go here for all my... um sex stuff. yay, double yay! read more

Sex should feel good and then is good for you. Great staff, informative reviews, nice selection of toys, videos and lit. Meet ups and seminars. Women owned and operated. Get in here so you can get off already. read more

I recently moved and needed to find a new shop. I saw the reviews here and had to check it out. Upon first entering, i was blown away by how the shop is set up. You are able to test out the toys and actually feel the material before purchasing. There is a wide variety to choose from! The staff is very friendly. They do not crowd you or hover. Unless you have a question, they will give you your space. They have something for every budget and a 30 day exchange policy if a product is defective. I will certainly be returning!! Thank you so much!! read more

Continuing the tradition of San Francisco's pioneering women-owned Good Vibrations, Early To Bed will help make the dark, stanky, seedy sex shops a thing of the past like the dinosaurs. Well, not totally -- sometimes people like their smut dangerous and dirty. But this store is a much needed addition to the community -- a sex positive shop who's owner is also a crusader for sexual education. And it's scary the amount of ignorance that needs to be overcome. In a time when all of our civil liberties are under attack by the psychotic religious right, she's a HERO. Let's hope that someday there will be a shop like this in every neighborhood. Engorged and tingly naughty bits, unite! read more

Early to Bed - Adult Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Bought online Fast shipping and very high quality products! Carefully packaged and even got a nice little thank you note. So much for a great price. Will definitely be buying again read more

This store is great! I love that they have every vibrator, dildo, butt plug etc. on display! I went here today and the staff was very helpful in a non-intrusive way. "snowball" a quarter size vibrating machine(seriously powerful) is $12 and is an item I recommend to every lady! The prices are the best I have seen and they have tons of sale items. Great selections for the men too. Definitely check this place out, it is fabulous. read more

A sex shop with, well, integrity. I first heard about Early to Bed when a friend retweeted several hilarious posts by their charming owner-- ah, the trials and travails of workin', educatin', and sellin' goods in that industry. Early to Bed is unique in that all items for sale are available not only to look at in packaging but also to touch, turn on, and toy around with, making the process of purchasing toys much less of a crap-shoot than it can be by ordering online or simply purchasing something off the self after only having seen it in a blister pack and cardboard box. Fantastic workshops. Fantastic selection. And, oh yeah, a dedication to supporting sex-positive, inclusive, and health-friendly producers. Shoulder the teensy tiny mark-up and support an excellent local business. C'mon, now. You know you deserve a gift. read more

Okay, so going into an "adult store" can be scary and intimidating... I had butterflies in my stomach before stepping foot in the door -- but friends (who don't even live in the city) highly highly recommended E2B, so, yeah, had to give it a shot. The store is set up amazingly inside. I love it. Not overwhelming. Not sketchy. I mean, yes, there was a group of giggling (18+) kids... but meh. My gut knew that was going to happen so I just ignored them. I got a first timers kit -- LOVE IT. Lube, two vibes and some accessories. Then I threw in another vibe (10 pulse settings.. TEN!), and some vegan cuffs for good measure. They put the batteries in for me as well, so I was all set when I got home. I'll definitely be back. I'm hooked! PLUS -- this is the biggie... Got an old, dead vibe?? They have Vibe Trade-In days where you can get $10 towards a new toy... and they'll recycle your dearly departed vibe. I follow them on twitter (@Earlytobed) and they're always responsive and helpful. LOVE LOVE LOVE. read more