The selection is excellent- well curated by knowledgeable staff- but it's the people who work here that make a brick and mortar sex toy shop so valuable in a community. You can get REAL HELP. As long as you trust the person working there with your personal life. That part can feel like a big deal, but not here where the staff are just amazing and ready to listen and provide solid, nonjudgmental recommendations on high quality products. Also, they have lil freebies they can toss in your bag when you check out and it makes you feel very VIP. Don't squander the bod God gave ya and step up your sex life with a trip to Good Vibrations! (Also, don't be stingy on the cost of things. Good quality costs money...but it will also deliver good things, if you know what I mean. Which you probably do because this is a transparently sex-positive review.) read more

Showed up wanting a specific item and found this sign taped to the door. At least four other parties (individuals and groups) tried to enter in the ten minutes I was standing there. Three people walked out and went off to lunch together. One of the busiest shopping days of the year and instead of rotating half hour lunches, you close at a busy time. Ordering from Babeland rn read more

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Nice thorough selection, the clerk was so kind and informative! Can't thank him enough for helping us. This is a nicely kept store with a cheerful and welcoming vibe. read more

Nice, but pricy. Staff claim to be super knowledgeable but sometimes stumble through their "presentation". Don't sell me on a product over features it doesn't have! Also, no returns makes sense, but for an unopened product there should be an exception. Especially if it's still factory sealed! read more

Doors is locked when I arrived and the business hour were stated that they were open. Two women were there but no other customers but myself and just didn't have a much of a welcoming atmosphere. Clothing such as their boxed leg avenue lingerie are overpriced, I payed for a dress that 47.99 which is honestly laughable. Asked if they carried pheromones scented perfume and then received a snarky response as they aren't proven to work and they don't carry them because they're not FDA approved. Wish I could save myself the time and money and visited any other store in Boston. read more

Came here looking for an item they were unfortunately sold out of, a little disappointing but I appreciated Charles' who was working and offered to call another store and see if they had it. They didn't have it but Charles was super friendly, personable and helpful finding a substitute. Great employee, awesome service! Thank you!! read more

Ever want to go above and beyond to please your girl? Good Vibrations is the place to go. I was doing some research, but noticed the products here are catered towards women. The staff was super helpful and answered alot of my questions. They also have a demo on how to use the products as well. Ultimately, I decided to play it safe and bought "cards". read more

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One of the best sex shops I've been to. Most places I've been to are nice and helpful, but this place was top notch. I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door, offered help, & was told no questions were off limits. The staff knew exactly what I was looking for and were very knowledgeable about how to use the product I was buying. All the help was greatly appreciated. 10/10, would recommend. read more

This was my first time buying a sex toy--at first I thought I'd just order through their website, but I'm so glad I decided to come in to the shop. The assistant was very helpful with recommendations for first-timers and also taught me some of the basic store etiquette in a way that didn't feel condescending. They even gave me a heads-up about a maintenance quirk of the particular toy I ended up buying. They have a huge range of products and price points (everything clearly labeled, which was super helpful) and the staff waited very patiently while I tested every. single. vibrator. in the place on my hand lol. I ended up with something very different than I thought I would buy when I was browsing online! The material felt great and the price was right. They also offered a huge range of options for lube. The shop itself is clean, in nice condition, and well-organized. Definitely not your skeezy old-fashioned adult store, but they didn't overcorrect and end up with the sleek sterile Apple Store look, either. My one wish is that they carried fragrance-free toy cleaner in addition to the scented stuff--I don't *hate* the scent, but having the option would have been nice. read more

Park in the parking lot off Centre St (just off Beacon - Lady Grace is on the corner). The store is just left of the Gap. It is hard to find. I parked along the street and walked down Beacon and Harvard and finally found the parking lot in back. It was well lit and had lots of spaces and is free after hours. The store is so beautiful, classy, stylish and also informative with brochures that are well written. If you have never been to a adult store than this is the one to go to. You will feel comfortable and at ease. The woman at the counter was pleasant and I didn't get any weird vibes that "people" were looking if you think you will be uncomfortable. There were couples and singles shopping and browsing. The history wall is cool to look at. Having a store that promotes healthy relationships is refreshing making it positive, fun, and and not bad or skeezy. read more

Once again, I'm still shocked that this store exists in a town like Brookline. But then again I'm not too shocked because this is a great store with great products. I stopped in yesterday (7/7/2013) because I needed to buy bulk glow in the dark condoms for my bday party coming up. They have SO MANY condoms with the best colorful packaging. That's a plus for me because I'm giving them out as party favors and the colors are gorgeous. It's all about safe sex so here's hoping the condoms are strong and durable. The staff is helpful and can answer any questions about any product. GV also has great seminars and such. I've been to a few of the locations in SF and I can honestly say that they are all very similar which is great because I don't have a favorite location. The highlight of my trip was this darling little book: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/good-vibrations-brookline?select=0rI-N3Ae-4_K22XRskZldQ#EbofTIkyc7J3smQZQXNIog At first I thought it was for children and I almost freaked out!!!! WHEWWWW thank heavens it's not. They do have ONE children's book here and its on educating little ones where babies come from. That book is located at the register. P.S- Purchase that Yelp deal. $10 for a $20 deal? Best decision of your life! read more

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Recently visited Good Vibrations and had a pleasant experience with the staff members. Very knowledgeable and will dedicate their utmost time to take care of your shopping needs. I was also super glad to hear that the protestors of SECSE's demands got met from Aria, one of the organizers and on staff that day. I love knowing that I'm support a business whose main priority is keeping their employees safe! Thank you Aria, thank you all of SECSE! read more

As someone new to sex shops, this store is absolutely fantastic. The staff is so kind and knowledgeable (and not at all pushy). There are a ton of options (vibrators, dildos, lube, butt plugs, whips, floggers, kink/sexy clothing, sexy card games, and MORE!) It's such a comfortable space to be within and the staff is so open to questions. They also have a "buy xyz amount get __ free" situation for every 10$ spent, so it's totally worth revisiting. Absolutely LOVE this store. read more

An absolutely wonderful and welcoming world of body- and sex-positivity, with an extensive collection of toys, accessories, media, literature, etc. But what has truly motivated me to write a review is to commend the employees on their 1. expertise, 2. brilliance and kindness, and 3. superb customer service: 1. My friend and I went in and needed to be educated on many of the products, before making a decision on what to purchase. It was also my friend's first time purchasing a vibrator, and she was looking to find the perfect one. We were given information on all the different kinds of vibrators they had, and left with purchases we felt were the exact ones we were looking for. 2. Jean-Pierre, Ruby, and Michal, were knowledgeable, personable, professional, and just straight up delights with whom to speak. I entered the store with a smile on my face, and left with an even bigger one. 3. I had accidentally purchased an item that was of a color I didn't know they had. I called the store when I got home and they kindly offered to allow me to bring in my purchase and return it for the one I had intended on buying. I could definitely see a store denying me that service, but they were great and exercised what I think customer service is all about. You guys have made me a loyal customer! I know going to a store like Good Vibrations may seem intimidating, but don't fret: go in vulnerable and curious; you will be completely satisfied ;) (sorry, couldn't resist a cheesy line). Thanks, Jean-Pierre, Ruby, and Michal! I'm sure I will see y'all soon! read more

Came here with a Yelp event and learned a lot -- I didn't realize that they did classes! That is great for those that have never tried anything and don't know where to being. It's also great for those who are experienced to learn about something new or something that is being worked on. The staff are friendly and welcoming to everyone. read more

Good Vibes has some awesome staff, they do fantastic work educating and assisting folks. They are on strike right now, and the company leaders have refused to respond in any meaningful way. Workers rights matter to me, so I cannot leave a positive review of the company until they change their ways. read more

I can't believe Boston is lacking more stores like this. The staff is very knowledgeable, professional and kind. I came here for a surprise gift for my boyfriend and awkwardly knew, but didn't know what I was doing. I was very relieved when one of the employees had come up and offered to help me find what I was looking for. They have a great selection and are pretty fairly priced for good quality products. Would definitely recommend this place to a friend and wish there were more open in Boston! read more

A discreet adult shop in Coolidge Corner, GV stocks educational non-fiction, erotic literature, love toys, S&M accouterments and video, with the goal of enriching the sexual experience. There's zero sleaze factor emanating from the environment or staff. It's just the opposite; they are approachable and non-judgemental. So have no fear, no matter how wild you are they've seen more extreme. The shop also offers titillating and edifying classes covering a number of taboo topics from open relationships to fellatio to tantra, and loads of others. Taught by an open, warm sex educator by day, dominatrix by night we got both sides of the coin and in a span of two hours we learned: - how to roll on a condom with no hands - the mouth is more dirty than the behind - men with prostate cancer test positive in a pregnancy test - high school sex ed ignores the safest way to practice sex: masturbation ... and many other useful, surprising factoids. We left feeling empowered, enlightened and ready to go! read more

Dear Good Vibrations, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you. Your mere existence is a testament to self love, a promotion of healthy intimacy and a haven for all the curious folks to explore their sexuality in a clean, non-threatening environment of learning. Leafing through the books of your mini library, I was made privy to the many role-playing situations in the deep-rooted culture of pink salons in the Japanese culture and the costs associated with having the opportunity to recreate an elaborate subway setting that allows one to grope "strangers" on a crowded train. The range of your toys is impressive, from bargain buys to the creme de la creme of pleasure. I appreciate your level of organization, your "try me" approach and the clearly marked prices. Most of all, thank you to your staff, who allows for privacy when your shopping, is readily available when you do have a question and doesn't roll their eyes when the obvious giggle escapes some shoppers as they discover the wall full of flacid penises. (What ARE these for, anyway?!) With love, Leighann PS. Having your business show up as "Open Enterprises Brookline" on my bank and credit statement is an added bonus! read more

They're fine, though they've moved further into novelty sex toys compared to when they first opened. But call first to check on hours--they were closed before their afternoon break today, and stayed closed till after (and the website doesn't mention their afternoon break, though it's correct here), so I waited more than an hour for them to open again. They're apparently closed at random times so often that they've got a laminated sign saying they've closed for "lunch" and will be back at X o'clock. read more

I found this business online years ago from something I read in some news article. These folks are particularly great for females who don't want to feel skanky. The most wholesome adult toy store you'd ever want to be in. Staff makes you feel completely comfortable asking about products and effects, with many good suggestions. They don't have everything, they're a little light on the s&m, but maybe that's a good thing, huh? My urogynecology surgeon recommended the Brookline shop after problems with intercourse post-surgery of the vaginal wall. He said he could give me an RX for a medical prosthetic to help with massaging away the scar tissue that made intercourse difficult -- but he said the medical supply would cost me three times as much as a good old fashioned dildo from this shop. He didn't use the word dildo, but I got what he meant. He was correct, it did work, everything is fine now. Only wish he'd written a prescription for it, maybe it would be a deductible medical expense :-) Yes, you can shop Amazon for these products, but this shop is great for browsing as well as buying. Never know what might catch your eye. Discreet location, you don't have to feel like a pervert. You're not, you know. You're a human being. read more

Lots of selections fair prices, customer service was ok they sat and talked with their friends instead of asking if I needed any help with anything read more

The Cone. . I'll get back to that in a minute. So Good Vibrations is a tucked away "purveyor of goods purposed to titillate and tantalize." And in this "shoppe for the sexually deviant and straight laced alike," one can find the standard repertoire of dillys, vibeys, faux vajays, beads, pumps, lubes, clamps, jimmies, she-jimmies, cuffs, whips (vibrating and non!,) body butters, BDSM starter kits and sybians, like The Cone - the #2 most wished for personal massager on Amazon. More in a sec. In a slightly sterile room separate from the main arena, happy shoppers can find saucy media - films, guides, comics, autobiographies, pictorials - that cater heavily to lesbian clientele. The Western-hentai adaptation of Alice in Wonderland subjected to facial abuse was quite compelling. As in compelled me to never Google "Mad Hatter AND 1 teacup AND sticky eyelids." The good Reverend Charles 'Lewis Carroll' Dodgson would be proud. So I went for tickets to the amateur erotic film fest (TWO tickets, thxvrymuch) but found the highlight to be not the tickets or the Tantric Board Games or the Lovers' Dice (Blow Toes? Kinky) or even the testimonials from the info packet on a prostate milker. It was The Cone. I'm pretty sure Willy Wonka was singing about this piece in "Pure Imagination." Wide base, solid pink silicone, two subtle buttons, one named "The Orgasm Button." Bold statement. Concept and design aside, the silhouetted illustrations of various "positions" are worth a hand-against-chin slow head shake. Is the doubled over iPod girl in "The Wall" reading the newspaper while her stud-mounted (ha!) Cone works its magic? Remarkable. Ree-mark-uh-bull. Oh, and the receipts say Open Enterprises because, y'know, they know. Break out the corporate card! read more

I bring all my EU mates here every time they visit and always have a little laugh, latest comment was: "Dios mio!!" HAHAHA! Moving right along.... I love this place because it's not sleazy and the staff are professional, I mean they are selling sex....unless you're a proper idiot, you can't mess up, it's a feel good place, or at least for me. The book section always interests me and I love reading about other cultures and their opinion toward eroticism, role-playing etc it's really fascinating. The thing about this place is, you can get or inquire about your beloved Rabbit Pearl, DoubleDong and PocketRocket and no one bats and eye, it's like you're out at Trader Joe's and if you can't find your fave organic frozen pizza, well, they'll just go in the back and get it for you....easy peasy, same applies here!! My girls and I went a little crazy with the whips and tickling sticks last time and we took pics and laughed our bums off... it's so entertaining. It's like a day out, you know? I come here, do my business and when I'm done I'm a little hungry and out of breath so I head over to Rami's for falafel....yummy! I love you long time, Good Vibrations! read more

If you want to walk into a sex shop, and feel like you're in a perfectly comfortable, non-skeevy environment like an upscale boutique, then this might be the shop for you. If you want toys at a good price: shop elsewhere. I had seen the Yelp page and determined that this must be the nirvana of sex shops. However, i suppose I had underestimated that women are terrified of sex shops in general. To be fair, Good Vibrations does have a warm comforting atmosphere: you can shop their fairly slim (in my opinion) selection without feeling like a skeeve: every toy is on it's own fancy designated pedestal neatly displayed like a piece of jewelry or something. However, the prices were exorbitant. Some examples: the Cone vibrator's average price online: $80. The Cone's price in the store, $130. The Feeldoe: $80, in store: $140. This isn't a question of quality: these are brand-name toys and you just get to pay more. If you feel like you need to pay an extra $50 to have a really warm, positive, sex-friendly experience at a toy store, then by all means, go ahead and shop here. If you need to buy some toys, go online like every other person: you'll get all the same advice without the inflated price tag. If you're in Boston and having a dildo emergency, then hit up one of the other, slightly skeevier sex toy shops like Amazing. Sure, you might get winked at by the teller (though it's never happened to me at any sex shop), but it's not going to cost you a 30% mark-up. If you want your sex toy shop to give you warm fuzzies, shop here. If you want to buy sex toys and aren't made of money, go elsewhere: I certainly will be. read more

Who knew there was a cool sex shop in Brookline?! For years I thought CondomWorld was the only metro Boston option, and frankly, ew. GV is super! Clean, bright and welcoming, it wasn't intimidating at all and it had a nice selection of products. There is a separate book room that also happens to house vibrators through the ages. vaguely disturbing to see one that looked like an electric meat knife....but i suppose it takes all kinds. there are helpful write ups with each product, and while the staff is willing to help they also stay out of your way because obviously it's kind of a personal shopping trip. GV gets bonus points for offering classes! Spanking, dancing, aural sex and more - what a cool educational treat! if you're in the market, this is a comfortable setting to do great comparison shopping and explore all the options this industry has to offer. read more

I like it, I like it a lot. Classier than Condomworld, though really out of my way. I like the setup, I like the feel, I like the attached room with the shelves upon shelves of naughty books. The first time I was here I saw an older couple snickering as they were flipping through a book. It melted my heart a little. The girls here are a bit too timid for my taste. Maybe I was expecting more bubbly employees, I don't know, but sometimes I would have to ask the girl to repeat herself because she talked so softly. Are you bashful, Good VIbrations girl? Because you just had a discussion with me about G spots and showed me a gigantic sex toy (seriously, I saw this MASSIVE vibrator and asked her if that's even possible to insert, to which she answered, "anything is possible with enough lubrication" AWW) I wasn't happy with my first purchase here and they let me return it. I'm not sure if this is customary for other sex shops but I was relieved that my $105 did not go to waste. So I was able to make a fair exchange and walk out a much happier girl. And yay for lists of top selling products! Lube and condoms, let's see what you're made of! PS- I totally cannot wait to go to their BJ class. read more

This place has changed. The staff are as friendly, respectful, and helpful as ever, no complaints there. But the store has moved away from its radical, by-women-for-women, queer-affirming roots, towards becoming a homogeneous, overpriced, forgettable place. When I stepped inside, I was greeted by a wall of bachelorette gag gifts (cheap penis-shaped toys), "slutty" costumes, and other "non-threatening" items. For a second, I thought I was in an Amazing Superstore. All of the dildos are now hidden in the back. Also in the back is a display devoted to 50 Shades of Grey (a BDSM-themed novel, reviewed in 'The Atlantic' to have eroticized rape and abuse). The entire store had a smell of pandering to bored straight couples looking to "spice things up". I actually felt uncomfortable in there. I miss Grand Opening. :( read more

Somewhat discretely hidden in Brookline, behind Coolidge Corner is a gem! Here's an adult toy store that will both satisfy you and your partner(s)! If this is your first time here (first time in a long time for myself), you may be overwhelmed by all the kinds of toys, knick knacks, potions, ding-a-lings, and all sorts of whatevers. If you are looking for a lifestyle to either improve or try something different in your love life, I highly recommend that this may be the right place for you! Just steps away from the Coolidge Corner T stop (C-Line) on Harvard Street, you will find the right thing for you and your partner. Or, you can always drive in to the busy/crazy streets and find parking... up to you. Personally, I love riding the T through the beautiful town of Brookline. If you become overwhelmed or curious as to what certain items might do, do not hesitate the helpful staff! DO overcome the awkward/weird questions and explore into something that will surprise you! I can't stress enough how great the staff was. Curious about each product, popularity, and the quality of products, the girl behind the counter just nailed customer service. (No pun intended.) Given personal opinions, customer's opinions, and overall scores allowed me to make the right purchases. She was a tremendous help! Good Vibrations offers various types of toys for every measure. I love their library! A wall-to-wall selection of books on how-tos, history of sex, and funny little facts. Good Vibes has it all! Now, debating I should have also picked up that toy I had my eye on last night. I should gone with my instincts. Not to worry! I can't wait to go back, and I know that I'll be back soon. Something also worth mentioning is the cleanliness and organization of GV. Clean and spotless! Test toys for display so you know what you might like. This store shows class. Well lit. No creepers around. I love the safe environment they provide for the younger/college shoppers. Aside from what may be fun, safety is always top priority. GV has it all covered. So, whether this is a present for yourself, your partner, a friend or a wild party, I will bet that you will be racing home! Also, thanks Yelp for offering a deal! $10 for $20 for merch, and free samples! Ooooohhh. Goddd. YES! read more

When this store was Grand Opening, it was great. The sales clerks were funny and funky and a shopping trip there made you excited about sex, in a goofy/human kind of way. I distinctly remember one visit where about 10 women all walked out with the same toy after a particularly good, fairly personal sales pitch - and it was one of the lowest-priced items in the store. Since Good Vibrations took this over, it's become strangely de-sexualized - the Barnes & Noble of sex shops, if you will. There's way too much space, far too little merchandise, and it's all kind of slick and pretty with great graphics and very little substance. The sales team, while polite, seems timid by GO standards (the "professional" attitude kind of kills the mood), and the variety has been sucked out of the store - it's almost all GV-brand stuff now. I miss the handwritten tags and greeting cards and giant vulva puppets and the little George W. Bush figurine dressed in S & M regalia. Come back, Kim!!! read more

Why would you go anywhere else? This place has a friendly (but not pushy) staff, a diverse selection of sexy stuff to satisfy all price ranges and (mostly mainstream) desires, novelty (bachlorette party) swag but most importantly it's not skeevy. Extra plus, they have sex education and enrichment classes! GV and its staff are invested in creating a safe, sex-positive community. That's ethos I can get behind. read more

I'll start by saying I'm grateful that woman- & queer-positive "sexuality boutiques" exist, & that I'm glad we have a place in Boston where folks can try stuff like sex toys & lubes before making any purchases (esp when it comes to high-quality toys with non-trivial price tags). Ergo: second star. That said, my experience with one employee at the Boston Good Vibrations store yesterday represented either astoundingly poor training or an appalling lack of professionalism (or both). I am not only irritated to have been treated w/such glib condescension, but also *angry* about the damage that this sort of behavior does to the larger goal of creating safe spaces for people of all genders & orientations to feel comfortable & respected in exploring & engaging with sexuality on their own terms. Yesterday I went in w/my partner, & we took our time wandering around to see what was new. Two employees (who were fine) checked in w/us at different points to see if we needed help, then left us alone to browse. Cool. The problem was at check-out, when I bought a large bottle of the lube I've used for the last ~6 years...& made the mistake of saying it'd be great if GV carried little TSA-proof bottles that could be refilled. The woman ringing me up said, "Well, we sort of do," meaning the single-use packets that they sell for maybe 5 of the 30-some-odd kinds of lube on the wall. I said that I'd bought some of those before, but-- and she cut me off to say that one particular brand does sell a small bottle that can be refilled, but that they were out of it. "Does the bottle already come w/lube in it?" I asked. She looked at me like I had two heads. "Yeah." "Oh, I can't use silicone lubes, so that wouldn't work for me," I replied. "Why?" she asked, & in a surprisingly combative tone. Now, let me remind you: We are not standing over by the Great Wall of Lube. I have not asked for assistance or advice in selecting a lube. I am, in fact, trying to purchase some lube, and I am purchasing a beverage-sized bottle that *should* indicate a reasonable level of confidence in my decision. Given all that, it is none of this woman's business which of the many reasons one might have for not using silicone lube is my own. Maybe I have a lot of silicone toys at home; maybe my partner or I has a prosthetic or medical device w/silicone parts; maybe I like to have sex in the shower & don't want to slip/fall; maybe silicone doesn't work w/my body, or maybe I just don't like the consistency. In any case, I am standing at the register, wallet in hand, b/c I want to buy the lube I *do* use, not because I want to be put on trial for why I don't use some other lube. Sometimes I like to respond w/TMI when people ask invasive questions, so I went there: I gave a nutshelled, simplified version of why I, in particular, avoid silicone lubes. "Who told you that?" she demanded. It was like being in some jr high sex-ed class where kids get shamed into giving the answers their teachers want--except I'm in a supposedly sex-and-woman-friendly shop, having an unwanted conversation w/someone who might actually be younger than my sex life itself. "My doctor," I said, flatly. "Well, I'm going to have to look into that. Because silicone is actually the LEAST allergenic," she said. [I never mentioned allergies.] "It doesn't get absorbed into the body, so it's actually the best lube for [ppl who have problems similar to some of mine]. I don't know where your doctor is getting this." At this point, I can't believe the conversation is still happening; I just want to sign my slip & go. "Well, maybe she's wrong, but I took her advice and it worked for me, so..." I shrugged, flashed a fake smile, & put down the pen. (It's 100% true, but I also don't need to defend my old gynecologist's honor to some self-important stranger; I have better things to do, including putting the lube I do use to good use.) Unfortunately, however, my partner was next in line & had to check out--& the woman behind the register still wasn't done. "I've NEVER heard that," she says, and barely manages not to roll her eyes. If l'esprit de l'escalier weren't the story of my life, I would have said, "Well, you've heard it now"; perhaps I'd have had the presence of mind to flip the tables & ask why, exactly, my choice of lube is so terribly important to her. Had I been less on the spot (& in a different mood), I might even have flipped into Professor Mode--grabbed the pen, drawn some illustrations on the back of my paper bag, & launched into a long, complicated lecture involving pharmaceuticals, side effects, human- & microbiology, & a little materials science. Instead I waited awkwardly for my partner to pay, & resolved to buy my next bottle of lube online--& *not* from GV. [PS: When I asked about travel-size bottles at the GV in the Mission (SF), in 2010, the woman even commiserated w/me over 4 oz being the smallest bottle. This is not supposed to be a controversial issue.] read more

I was really sad when Grand Opening when out of buisness. Kim was a good friend of mine and I loved hanging out with her inside the store--she made vibrator shopping fun, fun fun. However, I'm happy to say Good Vibrations has taken up where Kim left off. Though Kim's personality is taken from this place, the good thing is the atmosphere is still gay, women, and couple friendly, unseedy AND very pro-sexuality and health--which is great. You'll find that you can touch and test all the vibrators and dildos in the store. The women who work here are fun and easy to talk to, and there is a very large book section, too. The only problem is that without Grand Opening, this place is a little more "cleaned up" and many people might miss the old, quirky feel of the Kim Airs shop. Ehhem Karen and Becki do have a point, part of the experience has been lost--because Kim was such an active member in the Boston sex community. Still, if you're a woman, this store is better than shopping online AND at Amazing (a store in Fenway where you can't test the sex-toys AND it's NOT geared directly at women) Also, there are pluses to the new atmosphere--the place is MUCH bigger than Kim's shop and more open. I remember feeling cramped in Kim's shop much of the time. I also think that the store is better kept in stock than I remember Kims being. However, I want to judge Good Vibrations on it's GOOD qualities rather than against the highly independent Grand Opening. It's still woman-friendly--you can test products AND they're very active in the community. This is a wonderful SEX-positive and couple positive store and I have to applaud them for their efforts. I must warn buyers though--if you're looking for porn or sex DVDs though it would be best to look elsewhere--their porn section is limited but they do have an interesting museum inside of old vibrators from the 30's and 40s and beyond! Very interesting! Many of them were actually called "Face Massagers" back then. The vibrator and dildo sections are fantastic, too. Very wide selection! read more

I really miss Grand Opening, the old school shop, when it was still inside the arcade building, crowded with shelves of stuff, and a huge movie selection. In addition to retail, they also had seminars, classes, massage circles - and who can forget the amateur porn festival at the Coolidge... Kim Ayres, the previous owner, decided to focus more on education than retail, and now we have this chain sex shop as a replacement. As far as sex shops go, it's actually not bad. No cheesy gimmicks, no obnoxious bachelorette party paraphernalia, and the staff is not at all sketchy. They actually have a little bookstore in the back with enthralling titles like, "Straight woman's guide to fellatio," and "Fist in a Bush: the art of fisting." (I'm not making this up). Don't forget to check out their mini-museum of antique vibrators. Some look like sewing machines and others like instruments of torture, fascinating either way. I did think, though, that the toy selection was a little poor, and anything that looked interesting was out of stock. Talk about a disappointment. They also have a lot of space in that store which they are not utilizing for anything. And I really miss the movies. read more

Good Vibrations offers a wide array of toys and accessories that are a lot of fun to browse. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday to pick out something special and just look at some of the things in the shop to get some ideas. The shop attendant greeted us but was not a hover craft. She was around if we needed her, which was nice, but didn't make us uncomfortable at all. The selection of products is a bit overpriced for my liking and the variety is limited due to the size. The bondage items like the cuffs and rope were also synthetics but priced like the real thing, which I was not fond of. There are plenty of little books and guides to browse through, which was a major plus. The layout also made it easy to figure out where certain things were likely to be and therefore made shopping really intuitive. Overall I like the location and the accessories the place offers. Plenty of good floggers, body lotions and intimate gels with a nice mixture of toys and a decent sale selection. My only complaint is that not everything has a clear price tag, so that was a bit annoying after a bit of browsing. I will definitely come back in the future. read more

the best sex shop i have ever been too! Good for guys and girls because you can touch and feel everything as it would be when you got it home! There is a wall of male toys and female toys and strap ons and books. I spend an hour in there each time I go. the best thing SIGN UP FOR emails! tons of coupons that really come in handy. Pun intended. If you visit the shop visit the wall of vibration history its hilarious! read more

Best experience at a sex shop ever. The staff there really knows what they are talking about. My friend and I were going for The Rabbit (thanks to SATC hype), but one of the Sex Educators working there explained the differences in materials/care/longevity of the vibrators there, and I have to say that I'm pretty pleased with what I left with. It's definitely a nice, clean, bright alternative to a lot of the adult shops that I've visited. I'm a huge fan...although parking can be a bitch. read more

I miss Grand Openings :( In general, this is the best shop of its kind in the area, but the selection is still limited, and the staff is much less knowledgeable than other places I have been to. I do shop here because I like its mission and its location, but I will not take advice from the workers anymore because they have given me bad advice multiple times. I would suggest that you do your own research beforehand and then come here. read more

Pros: 1. Great selection of condoms, lubes, toys, you name it! 2. Friendly and welcoming environment, shamefree zone! 3. Offer awesome classes, lots of them free! Cons: 1. More expensive than CVS or whathaveyou, but I well think it's worth paying premium for a great small business. 2. Sure, they don't carry EVERYTHING you're looking for -- but a place is only so big! Go here. Spend money. Tell them I sent you ;) read more

It's a good thing I walked through the Arcade building to the parking lot or I never would have found Good Vibrations! Sad to say that the last time I was at Grand Opening it was still inside & on the second floor, and forgot they'd moved when Good Vibes came in. Shannon put everything so well--I loved Grand Opening and it seems like there's something missing from/too generic about Good Vibrations. But it's almost unfair to compare them since they're both walking the same path; GO was just a little bit ahead, and so infused with Kim's spirit that anything else is bound to be a letdown. The good news is the vibrator museum is interesting, you can still play with the hardware, and they offer classes. The staff was helpful with any questions I had, and seemed happy to be there. Things were well labeled with care directions. But I was disappointed that there was almost no DVD selection, they didn't have much for books, and there wasn't a lot in the way of BDSM. Those just seem like it's that way all the time, but I was surprised at the lack of stock for so many other products. I don't know if the shipments or slow or if it's all the college kids back in town, but they were out of A LOT of products, from books to vibrators to lube, and most of it was the good stuff, the really nice silicone toys, the upscale vibes reviewed in BUST. If you're looking for something specific right away, call first to make sure they have it. I really hope it's just a temporary glich. There's no other (woman-)friendly neighborhood sex shop like it Boston, and it's still the best place to try before you buy! read more