They have spent a significant amount of time answering a lot of questions and showing me products in detail every time I've been there, even with other customers there. It's worth it to go to a place where the staff are knowledgeable - I think they get more training than other places. They are genuinely enthusiastic about what they're selling, and about supporting people in exploring and enjoying their sexuality. The prices are also reasonable. I used a Groupon that might still be available and saved $25 on my stuff. They carry Vixskin and a lot of queer friendly books. They also have events. read more

I went there this morning and it was a great experience,the women there were very helpful and considerate.it is a very clean and well thought out space.Its a not to miss place,stop in as soon as you can read more

Love this place and became a fan in San Francisco. Although it's not as out as it is in SF, I am happy that there is a space in Brookline of all places that caters to women's sexual health. Thank you GV! read more

This is the only sex shop my girlfriend and I use. The staff are knowledgeable, the store is clean and well lit. You're guaranteed to get the right product for your needs. I feel comfortable in this store. It's a great place for guys and girls. It's hard to find, so take a map or a friend your first time here. read more

Great quality products, pretty intelligent helpful staff and reasonable prices. The Yelp deal was a great offer too. I recommend for all who go! read more

Great place for some toys, games, advice, movies... Classy, safe, staff is knowledgable and discreet while helping out. I have made a few stops here, and plan on keep going back for more goodies!! Good times in Good Vibrations for good pleasures for me and the mrs!!! read more

I really liked it here. The associates were very friendly and knowledgeable. They made us feel comfortable right from the start unlike some other establishments of this nature. The layout is nice aswell. Most of their products are separated into displays focused on a certain interest. The prices are great! I've hosted Athena's parties in the past && compared to that these prices were amazing. I liked the small museum they have displaying all the vibrators used in the past. The best part was when I checked in on Yelp. I got a free lube sample and purchased a $20 credit for just $10. I wish they had a location closer to me but anytime I'm in the area I will definitely stop in. read more

I have lived in Brookline my entire life and have passed this small hidden jem of a store many times, But until "recently" didn't feel the urge to go in, My best friend had told me she also wanted to go a sex shop for a while so we decided to go together. At first the idea was terrifying but exciting. Then once we walked in, Everything was alright and a world of wonderful possibilities was opened! I've been there "many" times since and not once disappointed. They have a great selection for women and couples alike. A great selection of books. I would have to say their porn collection is something left to be desired, But with all those other goodies make up for it greatly. Also I use a wheelchair and it is wheelchair accessible and the staff is knowledgeable, they will answer any question for you.It's a great shop for "first timers"... make your first time something special. read more

Super clean, friendly and extremely helpful when shopping for a giggle gift for uptight friends :) I didn't even feel like I was walking around an adult store. read more

The first sex store I ever went to was the Leather Rack in DC, back when I was in high school, to buy a friend a vibrator for her birthday. Got carded when walking into that testosterone-driven, dungeon-like (in a nice, welcoming sort of way) place that gets its own job done perfectly well. If you're not looking for something so hardcore, check out Good Vibrations. It's a whole different scene, geared especially toward women, which is not to imply women are any less hardcore than guys. Also, GV didn't scare away my boyfriend (and sex store virgin--oh wait, maybe I'd already taken him into one in P-Town?) when he went in solo to shop for me. Has a fine selection of pretty toys, all displayed without the sometimes-really-scary packaging, as well as some low-key bondage stuff (otherwise you're better off at the Leather Rack or searching the interweb), and lube, lube, lube, etc. (Hi mom & dad!) I do totally recommend keeping a roll or two of bondage tape on hand in your apartment. It's useful for all sorts of things, because it sticks only to itself. For instance, I paint. Sometime when I carry around already-painted-on canvases, I like to tape 'em together, but not with sticky-tape, because that might tear off some of the paint, so I use BONDAGE TAPE! Perfect! Also, one time I came home to find my dog had gotten into a roll of tape, and was totally wrapped up in it, and there were also strands of tape all over my living room. Luckily, it was just the bondage tape (yeah, my dog has totally outgrown her squeaky burger-shaped toy), so it's not like she ended up fur-less after I freed her. For Wellesley's annual Dyke Ball, classmates would also show up in dresses/skirts/bras/boyshorts made out of the stuff. It's seriously all-purpose. I'm gonna go try to repair my Hello Kitty toaster with it now. read more

As a queer woman I felt comfortable here. Great selection and a wonderfully helpful staff who check in often which I like. wonderful range of prices but they do carry a lot of high end rechargeable toys which I'm appreciative of. Also great that all the toys are out so you can see the size and strength of them. Read some reviews complaining about the return policy but come on.....I wouldn't want to shop at a sex shop that took returns...do you know what shops do with returns? They put them back out for sale. I'm happy knowing my toy has never been owned before thats for sure. read more

As they were ringing up my purchases my credit fraud alert went off and not only did I have to explain the 400$ charges to the fraud department ('Yes, I do have the card in my possession right now.....yes, i do approve the charges....yes, i am out of town...it's my wedding anniversary and we're going away for the weekend...') at Amex but also to my husband who said, "400 fucking dollars?? This shit better last you the rest of our lives. Come home." It does seem like an awful lot of money to spend at a sex shop, but I can tell you now that it was all worth every hot red cent. Enter- The Eroscillator. I had been hearing about this thing for yeeeears, but I'd never actually seen one in person and for that kind of price tag I want to check out all the bells and whistles before I make an all sales final investment. I consider myself to be a pretty well-informed and unembarrassed person when it comes to real talk about sex and all things related, but when the very nice ladies came around to be helpful all I could do was stammer. "So, uh, this- do people like it?" Then I started gesturing weirdly in the hopes that she would understand me better than I did my ownself at that moment. She was all super-professional sex-ed video, explaining all the different attachments ("This one with the small soft brush is called the French Legionnaire's Mustache") and kind smiles when I giggled. Then I made her show me everything else in the store and I ended up with things I had- I kid you not- never thought of before. Happy Anniversary, honey! Other pros- -No skeevy dudes patrolling endless aisles of porn dvds -A light-filled room with approachable displays- yes, you can turn on all the toys and handle them -A small, adorable vibrator museum (big points) -Not just sex books but sexual health books ( they carry Christiane Northrup and books on prostate health) - a Sephora-like lube testing bar with tissues Cons- -when you spend a bunch of money here you will have to explain it to strangers at your credit card company. read more

Very classy upscale looking store with a small boutique feel. The staff are super helpful and friendly. Made the experience pleasant and non scary. read more

The name is right on, the minute you step into the clean and well-lit store, you get a great vibe. Great selection for a smaller shop of both basic toys as well as fetish gear. I was especially impressed with their floggers! There weren't any dinky 'novelty' level toys or equipment, save the small obligatory bachelorette party section. Their prices were more than you might find online, but very reasonable and in my opinion, worth it. The employees were friendly and helpful, and made sure we knew how to safely use the equipment we were buying, which is important in the post-50SoG kink climate. Definitely going to be returning! read more

I work as a pelvic health physical therapist. In pelvic health we treat anything related to urinary, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. So naturally my colleagues and I were curious about what Good Vibes could offer to our patients. Six of my colleagues and I got a Show and Tell with Alex so we could learn more and it was absolutely incredible!!!!! Her knowledge base was expansive, she was engaging, a great teacher, and really adapted her presentation to fit our needs. I cannot say enough good things about our experience, she truly went above and beyond. I was so impressed with all of the products that GV had to offer. It was not just vibrators and anal play toys instead it also included awesome lubricants, condoms, wonderful books, and even videos. The store and the employees make you feel incredibly welcome. The space is clean, sleek, well designed, and welcoming with no sense of judgment within the walls. It was great to know that I could send any patient (or friend) through those doors and feel confident that they would get great service and a wonderful product (or many) to help them enhance their sex life. read more

We're so lucky to have a Good Vibes out here on the East Coast! It's well-lit, well-stocked, and clean. It's a great place for newbies and seasoned kinksters alike (actually, the selection of kink products has expanded a lot over the last year or so...YAY!) The staff is consistently friendly, helpful, and professional. I particularly enjoy going to the classes, most of which are free! Two of the most common complaints on yelp seem to be related to the prices and the return policy. The prices seem very fair, and actually some of the same products are cheaper here than at Hubba Hubba over in Central. I appreciate that they have a wide range of prices so you don't have to break the bank to find a fun toy for yourself or a friend! As far as returns, do you really want to shop at a sex store that takes returns? I'd rather break my dildos in myself, thanks. read more

I love this quaint, female-centric sex toy shop! I must admit, I was quite sad to see Grand Opening go...I bought my first real toy (aka not a "personal massager" purchased from The Sharper Image) there. But at least Good Vibrations stepped in and stepped up. Adequate selection of great quality toys and accessories (for a more extensive selection that's occasionally lower in price, I recommend blowfish.com). The shop has taken the time to select items that will appeal to any sexual inclination; they've also ensured to stock toys that will fit into any budget (ranging from $8 for a Pocket Rocket up to a couple hundred for a high-end dildo). Plus, there's a whole room of books for your reading pleasure. The staff is very knowledgeable, friendly, unassuming, and most importantly, they aim to foster a comfortable environment that promotes fun, safe sex. They never pester you to buy their newest arrival, and allow you to peruse and linger for as long as you like without making you feel unwelcomed. If nothing else, make sure to check out their "Vibrators Throughout History Exhibit" (as I've such appropriately named). The one that looks like a belt sander makes me cringe every time! read more

I was really surprised by this place. It's very classy inside as is the lovely girl working there. Not your typical sex shop. You don't feel like you need a shower when you leave like with others. They have lots of nice stuff and a small selection of clothing. They really seem to cater to the 50 shades themed types once you get into the back room. Was surprised to see that they also offer classes on a variety of things related to sex. If I were closer, I would definitely try one of them. read more

wow, it seems like all my recent reviews are for fetish stores or clubs. doesn't that make me seem interesting? Perhaps a lot more interesting than Good Vibrations. Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of a sex shop that caters to women/couples that doesn't have that almost tangible air of sleaze in the air. Sex, or wanting to spice up your sex life should be a happy, positive thing, not a shameful one. First off, I love the fact they don't sell jelly toys, since recent research has shown that jelly is pretty unregulated, can carry all sorts of toxins and bacterias and is generally not really healthy stuff to be going near you in general,let alone in you. So good on them for taking a stance for women's health. As for their selection of toys, I was pretty surprised to see that a lot of the more common items (hitatchi magic wand for instance) out of stock and on back order. You'd think that as one of the larger chains catering to women that they wouldn't be running so low on stock on a lot of items, especially super popular ones. They have a -huge- book selection with subjects ranging from gender politics, erotic fiction, and how-to, and it shares space with their "Vibrators Throughout History" exhibit, which is cute, since it's always fun/insulting to remember that vibrators were once used to treat us hysterical women. So my take: smaller, less diverse selection of toys/vibes/etc than it's predecessor Grand Opening, very chipper, friendly staff, lots of more common items frequently out of stock, good book selection. I'd say, if you know what you're looking for, hit up Amazon or Toys in Babeland online, but if you want a comfortable browsing experience, this is totally the place for you. read more

I just don't understand. The physical space of this location is gigantic, but it is fairly empty and poorly laid out. There are 7 different lubes. Not 7 brands. 7 Lubes. Female geared only. A small selection of condoms right next to the lube (which is by the door) is inadequate. There are dildos in the far back corner, about 500 of them. I just don't get it. There is a giant room with about 20 videos in it. It seemed more yoga studio than sex shop. You know a sex shop is bad when the CVS next door has a bigger lube & condom selection. read more

GoodVibes carries a large selection of sex products. The sales people are friendly & helpful. In Brookline, there is a lovely museum of early vibrators. The space is beautifully designed and the products elegantly displayed. Everyone who loves sex, in my view, should visit the store. No one, in my view, should ever purchase anything there. The signal issue is price. The manufacturers and retailers of sex products have evidently colluded (or at least implicitly done so) to inflate the price of sex products beyond all reason. Handheld objects of lightweight plastic, containing nothing more than a miniature electric motor and some batteries, are marketed as masturbation devices for more than $150. Goodvibes is part of the price explosion. They have a large selection, but nothing they sell is anything but expensive. There is no product there that you cannot find for less on the web. Not one. On July 24, 2007, I wrote a mildly positive review of GoodVibes in Brookline--though I faulted the company for its failure to match the astonishingly accepting, friendly, sexy, comprehensive, personalized, gender-diminishing sensibility of Grand Openings!, its predecessor. I gave it 3 stars out of 5. Try to find that review. If you are not me, you'll have a tough time. On Yelp it seems to be available ONLY to me. What happened to that review? EDIT: At the moment, the previous review is linked to this current review. Lovely! Maybe this was the best means of bringing that one back from the dead . . . . read more

I just purchased a Magic Wand+ which I cannot use. It is like a jackhammer! Don't know how I missed seeing the floor models available for customers to "interact with" (Actually, I do know. I was too eager to buy and go home and use.), but as a matter of good customer service it also seems to me that Good Vibrations employees should, prior to ringing up the sale, make an attempt to (discreetly) be sure patrons are educated about their purchase. When asked, the employee I dealt with was able to describe the differences between the three models; I wish my questions had triggered a realization in him that the nature of my queries were such that a product demonstration would have bee helpful. Alas, $95.57 wasted! read more

This is a great place. The staff is friendly and puts you quickly at ease. The downside of this place is the pricing and it seems like there's always something out of stock. Still, grab a couple of your girlfriends and check it out! =) read more

Thank you Good Vibrations, for making it such an EASY and COMFORTABLE experience for us to find our sexy toys. The store is on the small side, which is just perfect. Because there are lots of little treasures to find. I mean, you don't want to feel as if you're in ToysRUs! ...The staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful. Whether you're looking to treat yourself, or buy a something to make your girlfriend giggle, they're happy to help. There are these amazing soy massage candles that come in a white ceramic cube-shaped holder... they're heavenly. My favorite is the cucumber one. Oh - and you can get these little punch cards that get you $10 off after you spend like $100 or something! They weren't able to combine mine with the yelp deal, unfortunately, so I'll have to go back! read more

A clean, well-lit, non-sketchy, classy, informative, well-stocked, class-offering, women-oriented, feel-good sex shop tucked away in family-friendly Coolidge Corner? Yes, please! Highly recommended. read more

Beautiful store! Clean and tasteful with lots of options. Friendly knowledgeable service. Thank you so much from a traveling sex toy stranded customer read more

The sweetest little store that is exactly the opposite of the gaudy, dirty holes you may expect. So clean and bright and happy with an entire range of products and information. Don't let the idea of this place scare you say from taking a peek inside! read more

GV is a great store. It's a little more expensive than some of the other shops in town (not everything is, but some things are), but it's a great, sex-positive place to browse. They have little workshops at night, if you're so inclined, and you can try everything ... you can touch, wind up, play with, and turn on everything they carry! It's a bright space, uncrowded by the merchandise, and it's nice to walk around there and not feel the Eyes of the Employees on you. They'll sure help you if you ask, but sometimes you just want to marvel at the enormous suction dong and wonder who would buy that in peace, you know? They know. I'm also always secretly amused that this place exists in Brookline, of all places. Hee. read more

Clean, bright, and welcoming. Not sketchy at all. LOVE IT! It is located in the back of the building, by the way.... so if you feel lost, walk around the building. read more

I have only been here one but I was very pleased. This is a very women-oriented sex shop with a great selection of toys, lubes, condoms, etc. The staff was helpful and informative. I have been to a few other sex shops and they have all felt skeezy and left me feeling exposed, but I was very comfortable in there looking around and asking questions. It's a little hard to find, but I won't hold that against them. I would definitely recommend Good Vibrations! read more

Used my Yelp $10 for $20 voucher deal to buy some new toys this Sunday afternoon. Had a lovely time chatting with the staff and perusing new items. Got some great advice from the ladies at the counter. Can't wait to go back. read more

Super friendly. V. well educated by PhD's in Sex Education. There's a yelp deal to save $10. Overheard another customer, and bought the deal before I made my purchase. read more

Used to visit GV in SF every time I was there. Love the woman-positive and sex-positive world view GV promotes. I vouch for the good and lasting quality of their wares. To re-iterate location, GV entrance faces Center St. parking lot, entered at Center and Beacon Streets by car. You can get off C line at Coolidge Corner, walk to the Arcade building, which has a marquee (just a bit beyond Upper Crust and CVS, Fire Opal is at entrance to Arcade) and walk through Arcade bldg. to the exit at the back (jewelry store). Exit Arcade bldg. turn to your left, walk several yards, enter GV. If prices are a bit high, maybe that's because GV also offers sex-positive sex ed courses as a non-profit organization to youth. So your purchases benefit not only your happy sex life, but also young people (prevent STD's, mis-information, etc.). Be happy, visit Good Vibrations. read more

The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and non-judgmental (I guess you'd have to be to work in a store like this). The girl who helped me was able to answer all of my questions and give me good advice and recommendations about products. read more

I have described Good Vibes as the 'high-end electronics store' of sex toy shops. Everything is clean and well-organized, and you can pick up the toys to get a feel for their shape/size/level of vibration. It's true that this stuff is expensive, but that's because Good Vibes doesn't sell crap. My friends and I make periodic pilgrimages to buy more lube and whatever else catches our fancy. read more

I don't know what all the hype is about - this place is pretty bland. Not at all the haven I was told about. I hate to compare, but in comparison to what this COULD be: http://www.babeland.com/about/locations read more

Beautiful store and knowledgeable folks who run it. Keep an eye for their great workshops too.

Everyone needs to make a stop into Good Vibrations. This isn't like walking into your typical shady adult world where you question everyone around you or why you ever visited such a place. I have NEVER experienced a sex shop so friendly, helpful, professional, and organized. The staff will explain everything, answer any questions and are so enthusiastic about all of their products. There is an awesome selection too! Vibrators, anal toys, bondage, party novelties, condoms, lubes, and erotic books galore! Go check it out! read more

A sex positive spot in puritanical Boston is a treat. Great books and nice staff. Wish they had some more room to display stuff. It's essential to try before you buy, as returning a dildo is a big no no. read more

We've been in here a couple times and they have some pretty nice stuff. They have a good mix of everything. It is a bit expensive, but it's a nice experience for what you pay for. Adults only ;) read more