Good vibes! You would think you will be awkward going into this store, but they are actually very welcoming. My friend recently came here to shop for some adult toys. I have been here twice with her. Last time she got a __use your imagination haha__. Fun times! We used to go to the one on Polk Street, but this one on Valencia is nearby to all the other shops and restaurants we like. Convenient. The staff are kind and friendly. Nice and safe place to buy and fun to browse. Located on Valencia and 17th St. read more

Initially, the service was good - kind staff and a good selection of products are available. The prices of items are on the medium-high side compared to what I would expect. I obtained an acrylic paddle that broke into several sharp shards and created a safety hazard upon its initial and only use. You can see in the image the design issues of the product and how it broke along the holes in the paddle. I went to return the item and asked to exchange for a different item or to receive a refund for the defective product. I was during the 30 day return period, but they refused to accept my request - saying that they would only allow me to exchange for the same product. This option was not acceptable since the product design had obvious safety issues. The staff told me that they could do nothing and referred me to email their supervisor and to call their supervisor's direct line. I tried calling multiple times with no answer. I also tried to contact via email but was completely unanswered. I am very disappointed in the customer service and the return policies of this business. Overall, I would not recommend this business to anyone due to their restrictive policies, higher-than-market prices, and the overall inattentiveness to their customers' needs. read more

Good Vibrations - Broken defective acrylic paddle - Adult Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went there yesterday with my friend going through a divorce, whom never been to a pleasure store before. CJ spent ~an hour with us, walking her through all the options from libido, lube, erotica books, and dildos. She walked away with two bags full and even enjoyed one later at home. I too walked away with some goodies. I cannot recommend this store location or CJ more. read more

Excellent, staff-owned store. Straight talk & recommendations. Not sleazy at all. For both men and women.

I always supported GV as a neighborhood operation that was ahead of its time. Over time, prices were aways higher in the store than available on line and you had to be careful because good product was mixed with junk, but it felt better to buy from a local source. . Having filled up not one but two frequent buyer cards over a decade, I went in to redeem them a few weeks ago, only to be told that GV no longer honors their frequent buyer loyalty cards. While the two cards were only good for a total of $20 in discounts, GV has permanently lost a formerly loyal customer by refusing to honor a card with no expression date. (They may also be in violation of CA consumer laws). Pennywise and pound foolish on their part. read more

I do love their services, but I do wish they would update their website about their hours. Just so you know they are not open at 10 AM. They don't open till 12:30 PM so don't waste your time going early because they will not be open. read more

Wonderful and knowledgeable attendants! I appreciated their selection and prices. I felt comfortable browsing and was offered help but not pressured at all to buy. read more

"Will you make love with no condom this year? No no, no no, that will never happen" ---Wyclef Jean, Anything Can Happen I am a product of the 90s. In the early 90s many hip hop songs had a pro-condom stance. Eazy-E died from Aids. Magic Johnson retired from basketball after testing positive with HIV. We also lost Keith Harring and Freddie Mercury due to complications of AIDS in the early 90s amongst many others. Condoms are good to prevent unwanted pregnancy or risk of contracting STDs. There is a funny skit I saw in the day of a man who goes into a drug store to buy condoms. He gets the condoms and goes on to buy all these other items that he just doesn't really want because he is shy to reveal that he is buying condoms. At check out he has all his items rung up and then the cashier says we need a price check on these condoms on the loud speaker and he blushes. Good Vibrations sells an assortment of condoms in bulk basically meaning you can buy single condoms here which is awesome to try out a few different ones or you can get a large quantity of individual ones for a discount. The staff is friendly and helps you answer any questions you might have. My main focus here was to pick up some condoms yet for those who are interested in it there is plenty of sex toys, everything you might need for bondage, and dildos galore. They also have a nice selection of lubes. Some are vegan and use high quality organic natural ingredients which is cool. They also sell smaller sample sizes of the lube or larger lube. All in all a lovely place to gear up for safe sex in the Modern times or pleasure on cloud nine in a welcoming atmosphere! read more

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So much to chose from, friendly knowledgeable staff, no bathroom for customers all products come with warranties and received a free gift

I don't know why yelp wants my opinion. Cuz I've never been. But I did go to a fro yo place next door to one. The fro yo was bomb and the dildo shop next door seemed up to standard as far as those things go. Butt plugs, Bluetooth remote control vibrators, cock rings, you name it, they'll probably have it. read more

Great selection of toys and etc but either the staff there hates their job or hates people having a good time in their store. Strolled in with my girlfriends after a pleasant dinner nearby and felt like I was in middle school constantly being told not to touch this or don't do that. I'd say try a different location or be sure to visit them before 5pm because they seem burnt out or have someone where better to be later in the evening. Oh, and prices aren't bad either. read more

i came by the store earlier today and have nothing but good things to say. there wasnt anyone else there at the time so the employee spent time answering questions I had. she even talked to my friend who I was there to buy stuff for. excellent customer service. would love to go again sometime. read more

I went into this store with my husband to look around. When you enter, there's a velvet rope and a sign that asks you to wait until a store associate can let you in. We waited patiently and were let in by an employee. We looked around, but the store didn't impress us (felt like a lot of cheap crap marked way up to meet SF rents), and eventually we decided to leave. My husband lifted the velvet rope at the exit to let himself out, and the same employee immediately rebuked him -- very harshly! -- for deigning to exit the store by himself, rather than standing awkwardly at the exit, asking for permission to leave, waiting for an employee to come over and lift the velvet rope (a thing we are perfectly capable of doing correctly ourselves!), and exiting. This is the worst customer service I've experienced in years, and I'll never spend another dime at GV. I understand asking customers to wait at the entrance if you're limiting capacity for COVID-related reasons, but that same rationale obviously does not apply to *leaving* the store. There was no good reason for this woman to yell at my husband for exiting, and you cannot reasonably tell customers that they need your explicit permission to leave your store. I'll never go back. Shopping online for sex toys is way more comfortable anyway; I suggest you do the same. read more

This is the first sex shop I've been to in my life. Super clean and organized, the staff was very helpful and kind and they also limit a certain amount of people in the store at one time which I think really adds to the comfort zone there. read more

Good costumer service, very professional staff they made us feel confortable during the whole process. Thank you. read more

Lit*, spacious, & simple to ask questions wout feeling awkward af. Items range from "innocent" to freekaleek in clusters around the walls + table islands. I kinda did but kinda didn't get the organization scheme; somehow lucked out and walked straight over to what we were looking for anyway. I'd come again. Pun intended. :p *As in literal lights, not crunktastic voyage. read more

Customer service associate was extremely rude and would not provide her name so I took her picture. Staff was not like customer service, more like customer enforcers. It would have been okay if she had been a little more kinder but instead she treated me like a disease and i called her out on it. I understand Covid concerns but do not take away from kind customer service to enforce rules on its customers like police. boo to you good vibrations. read more

Good Vibrations - Rude customer service agent - Adult Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was eating over at "Frjtz" enjoying my mussel clam soup along with my garlic fries and couldn't help but overhear a couple talking about "VOLCANIC" orgasms. They were only a few inches away from my table. She pointed towards her partner that the place that sold them was Good Vibration. She was referring to a fellatio tool! So after dinner my curiosity got the best of me. Went in, and like a little kid in a candy store. low and behold - they have every adult toy imaginable from leather kink, to the art of giving fellatio, to providing the best oral tools for men and for women! They even had them in paperback and hard cover too - step by step and some came with visual aides! Well, it also turned out it was my lucky night (just my luck again) as there was a reading that very same evening with a passage from one of the "S&M" fashion show author who recently also wrote a book. Great! I was surrounded by Dominatrix Diva with leather whips and tails that gave them big balls! Needless to say, my creative side kicked right in and I started to touch and feel the merchandises. Some were fuzzy, others were squishy, some were soft, some hard, some were velvety when you insert your fingers through (nice), some were really thick; and others vibrated endlessly and I might ad a ton of them! It's like show and tell all over again except they buzz at you! Bzzzzzzzz.... bzzzzzzzzzzzz!! :p I really didn't want to spend well over triple digits for a muse vibrator to experiment and so the very helpful Good Vibration Consultant recommended the "Naughty Boy." It will not only give me a "volcanic" and "explosive" and "mind blowing" experience," it was also half the price and also highly noted that it came with the longer warranty. Really? A warranty for a sex toy that someone inserts and used? Wow!! That's mind blowing! If you want a safe place to shop and explore fun adult products, come here. It is very well lit, clean and the consultants here are experts at what they sell. They even have book reading nights where authors read passages from their books on display! I came in looking for an experimental muse for a "volcanic" experience and walked away with the Naughty Boy instead! Go figure!! lol :p read more

Good Vibrations This is an awesome sex positive shop. The shop girls are helpful and knowledgable, they are friendly and not at all pushy. Always ready to answer questions if you have them. Their product line is VERY good, they have -everything- you could want from insertables, to vibrators, to lube and things to spice up your life in and out of the bedroom. They've even got a nice bit of things on sale, such as videos 2 for $10. This is not some cheap and tawdry sex shop, this is an inviting store that is well lit, comfortable and clean. there is NO reason NOT to go into the store and have a look around. You're sure to enjoy everything you see and go home with! read more

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Great staff available to answer any questions. Definitely recommend to people who are curious about trying new things

"Good sex is like good bridge. If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand."-Mae West, 1933 Ok, before I go on please don't judge me based on one sentence, one quote, one thought, or one song. If you're a prude or have youngsters looking over your shoulder then by all means turn on PBS. I'd feel more comfortable too. Yet, ever hear the saying "Sex sells"? Sometimes it's all about the business and the silver in our pockets! "...Just look in my eyes I've waited so long baby Now that we're friends Every man's got his patience And here's where mine ends... I want your sex I want your love I want your sex I want your, sex"-George Michael, 1987 I have been to Good Vibrations a couple times, yet never for me. Wait. Huh? Ok, first this ain't your seedy dirty old man porn shop in Uncle Donald's ghetto! Nope. When you walk in *giggling* you might notice more women than men in here. Yup, more women than men! Slowdown Cowboy! Again, it's all business and women need this stuff too, right? Hush silly... The couple times I've been to this well-lighted, clean, organized, fresh smelling shop... was to buy Christmas gifts! I kid you not! It's a great place for that unique "with a sense of humour" gift! Ahh c'mon now we all have those type of friends that have everything, so why not... All sorts of colored and novelty condoms. All sorts of edible flavored massage oils, etc. All sorts of pen*s & vag*na shaped chocolates. All sorts of lollipops in all sorts of shapes. All sorts of vibrators, dildos, rubber thingies, etc. All sorts of books too. Of course sex related & "How to..." Bonus: Yelp check-in please lube gift! The couple times I've been here was honestly to pickup quick gifts for friends with a good sense of humour. Some people, many couples too, come in for serious purchases... to please, to entertain, to excite, to love. Hey, why not! Life is too short to live like a doorknob! "It's natural It's chemical (let's do it) It's logical Habitual (can we do it?) It's sensual But most of all Sex is something that we should do Sex is something for me and you"-George Michael, 1987 Yes, sex has been part of our lives since the beginning of time. Many call it love making and I agree. It's okay, really. This is a business and nothing more. No tainted love here - Just some chocolates, mints, and bubbly bath thingies. read more

Don't buy the Good Vibrations brand products. The quality has gone WAY down in recent years. Also, the customer service at this location in particular is terrible. I've been a loyal customer for many years but will be looking elsewhere in the future. read more

I ordered a $200 toy in December but towards the end of January it had not arrived. I asked for a refund because I had not received anything yet. I kept sending messages to GV asking to just forget it but they said that their shipping manager was not replying to them. Two months later I got the item in dirty, half assed almost see through packaging after I had told the store to cancel my order and refund the money. This is terrible customer service and I don't want this item anymore because I am so angry. They did not reply to my messages and they have now forced this item on me. What a waste of $200! Update: they will not accept a return after the trouble they have caused. read more

I had a great time browsing around this store, and an even better time watching other people browse around this store. It's a sex toy shop, okay? Can we get that out of the way? A well lit, comfortable, welcoming sex toy shop. It's got things I never imagined, and I've got a Tumblr account, I know my way around the Armory. But yeah, things .... amazing things. Wonderful things. I bought some things!! Just saying. So, people watching. I had been in there for about 10 minutes when a group of three young folk came in. I'll call them "they" because like lots of folks in San Francisco, and in the wide freaking world, they appeared to be noping out on previously understood definitions of gender. Good on 'em. But they were shy! Giggling, pointing things out to each other, loudly claiming one or the other of them would be a freak on that machine! It was funny as F !! The other really funny person was the middle age guy who walked in, clearly enjoying the day strolling the street and window shopping, stood just inside the doorway, and took a long slow look around. You could see the bulb go on over his head when he realized where he was. Then he turned around and got out. Out, out, out. Didn't even linger in front of the door, like "I meant to do that, totally knew what it was when I went in". Just gone, baby. Gone. Hilarious. The sales people left us the hell alone until I asked about prices. No prices on boxes, prices on the items that are on the shelf out of the box. Yeah, you can hold it and touch it before you decide to buy it. Thank fuck for that, because I almost bought something way TOO BIG if you know what I mean. It looked different on the picture on the box is all I'm saying. But yeah, the sales folk were real nice. And one showed me how to get the battery placed just right. She said on that particular model people bring it back as defective but the problem is user error getting the battery just so. Now she makes sure we know before we walk out. Thanks, I appreciate it. Remember that song, Let's Talk About Sex? It was running through my head the whole time I was in there. And now it is again. And now it is all you can think about. You're welcome. read more

Friendly helpful staff. Patient, knowledgeable and able to help you with pragmatic answers.

The staff here were super knowledgeable about trans specific needs! I went in expecting having to explain what dilating is, but the person helping me already knew AND had recs for what I needed. ‍ read more

Forgive Me Father For I Have... Vibrators, dildos, strap-ons, cuffs, floggers, anal plugs, c*ck rings, pumps...WTF, is all this sh*t? Half of these things I wouldn't even know what to do with. LEGOOO ANYONE?!?!? Every time one of my friends are about to tie the knot, I say to myself "I have to get X something from Good Vibes for her Bachelorette Party". Good Vibes is like an adult Toys 'R Us store. So many eye-catching, colorful, and oddly shape items. "YOU put THAT in WHERE?!?!?" is usually my commentary to myself. It's bright, clean and everything is organized in sections; lube, dildo, vibrator, harnesses/strap-ons, S&M section, "educational" DvDs, books, and etc. Most items have a display item you can "play" with. Like I said, it's an adult Toys 'R Us. Once you've picked an item, comes the next decision, the material...latex, rubber, silicon, metal or glass. You can put glass up in there?!?!? Ok, I rather not know. ( X _ X )The friendly and knowledgeable staff are always there to lend a helping hand; NOT in that way though. Not wanting to seem like a novice or a slut, I always go with the "Staff Picks" and something pink in color. Pretty in Pink right? This has always led me to The Rabbit. A happy ending at an Asian Massage Parlor is probably cheaper. "The Randy" can't fit in a tiny cute box with a bow, so the The Rabbit (one of the most popular items) it normally IS! Free samples of lube is always included with your purchase. DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT CHECKING OUT: The Big Book of ( * ) ( * ) AND The Big Book of 8=====D. Both display books are falling apart by the seams so you'll know EVERYONE checks them out when they're at Good Vibes. It will take "That's What She Said" to a whole new f*cking level. Fyi, those inhumanly looking things are REAL. Asked. Verified. If my Catholic father ever caught me here, he would send me away to the convent. He thinks I don't drink and that I come home by 8 PM every weekend...IF he only knew. I'm a walking example of why private Catholic school is a waste of $$$$. SAD. Yes, this angel's horns comes out after midnight. I. HAVE. SINNED. PHEW, now that I finally got this review out of the way, time to take a dip in the holy water pool! read more

A store that celebrates sexuality and women's (and men's) health deserves to be celebrated on Yelp. And they do so in a fun and educational way. They'll help when you ask them, but are more than happy to leave you alone to browse the store. Not to mention they offer the best return policy ever. The staff cares that you're happy with their products, and are genuinely interested in improving customers' awareness about their bodies and sex. Good Vibrations vibrates nothing, but good energy in the hood. I was blessed to have a brief encounter with the woman who started Good Vibrations awhile back on BART - thanks to Tina Tamale. She truly is a hero to women. She was humble and said that all she wanted was to fill a gaping hole in society - that at the time (she is now around 65) needed to be filled. As an Oberlin grad herself, I am thoroughly confident that Good Vibrations was born from true heartfelt vision and passion. Check out this article - http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/02/14/WB212311.DTL to learn more about a woman who helped further shape a niche for women in today's society - by helping them familiarize themselves with - themselves. read more

I got a sex toy a few days ago. I did n't think it would have any characteristics according to the book, so I tried it. The result surprised me very much. It was really exciting and made me feel young. I also Need stimulation read more

If you think it can't get any better than him saying "I made us reservations at French Laundry" that is only because he hasn't yet said "Can I buy you one of these?" (Asked while gently caressing the dedicated pleasure accoutrement that is the beautifully and ergonomically designed LELO "Lily") And when he does (both utter the words and then buy you this luxury erotic lifestyle object) Thomas Keller's 9-course Chef's Tasting Menu will be the furthest thing from your mind - in fact you might wonder if you even need to eat at all. read more

Humming to the tune of the Beach Boys song, Good...Good...Good...Good Vibrations. This song is stuck in my head every time I step inside this adult playground. I might catch myself humming to the tune while perusing through their inventory. For some reason, this place doesn't make you feel dirty unlike other adult entertainment venues. It feels like your browsing through a local grocery store. Completely ho-hum and nonchalant. Maybe that's the key and secret of its success and popularity. Whether your kinky, horny, adventurous, straight, gay or bi, this place just makes it normal to shop for extracurricular toys and gadgets behind closed doors. Yes, completely normal and harmless. Well...unless you're into S&M. Yup, they pretty much have everything here for a normal couple and normal people who are seeking something extra. read more

This is the most welcoming place in all of SF. I've been here a handful of times, and my experience has always been top notch. I do love coming here and being greeted right when I walk in the door. There's so much to see and enjoy - the store is always clean and well lit, the customer service is always helpful and very knowledgeable and their store policy is unbeatable. You can return things that do not work up to one year! That's bananas. There's always someone in there willing to help you pick out a gift or give you suggestions. You think they were absolute experts - this is dedication to your profession and I give some snaps to that. Thank you guys for always being awesome! read more

This is one welcoming and classy sex shop. Totally sex positive, with something for (almost) everybody, no matter how kinky or vanilla you wanna be and no matter who you wanna be it with (if anybody!). After getting to turn all the toys on and off, investigate everything's different settings, feel the stretchiness of things that stretch, and on and on, I don't know how people shop for this stuff online. The store is really clean and not skeevy, and the employees are happy to answer any manner of questions. There's also a library section with everything from 101 sex positions to how to cultivate an open marriage to some really classy porn (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/DzF8Y3WeBPJIxiLxkON84g?select=Q9HJEvauzGx1qqD0ksE2dg). You can sit and read for as long as you long without being hassled or pushed to buy. This is really a fun shop to browse around in, whether or not you're looking to buy. From what I understand, it's basically one of the best examples of what a sex positive sex shop is supposed to be, so, definitely worth checking out. read more

Good Vibrations - Apparently, this guy really gets around - Adult Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dear Good Vibrations. I visisted your beautiful store earlier this year, in January. I was lucky enough to score a vibrator and a bumper sticker that says "I got my other ride at Good Vibrations." My vibrator is running stronger than ever. But sadly, my bumper sticker has faded and now is starting to peel. Do you have an online shop? Or is there any way to get another bumper sticker? My car just isn't as cool without it. read more

Good Vibrations - Adult Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ronny was so helpful when I visited Good Vibrations. I was waiting for a tarot card reading and she was great about answering my questions about toys while I was waiting. I've been shopping at Good Vibrations for almost 3 years now and she's the only one who has told me about the loyalty card - thank you so much Ronny for your help and great customer service. You made my day :) read more

A couple weeks ago, I attended a joint bachelorette party for two of my college friends in San Francisco. After a nice, penis-free dinner, our group of seven stopped at Good Vibrations to buy presents. The stop was a surprise for the two bachelorettes, who were adorably mortified when they realized we were in a sex shop. One of them thought, for a second, that we'd walked into a stationery store. I guess she hadn't been to many bachelorette parties. To be fair, Good Vibrations has a pretty clean, comfortable, orderly atmosphere, and it's about as welcoming and female-oriented as a sex store can be. The decor goes something like blonde wood, pink and white, festive paper streamers, lots and lots of phalluses. The goods are organized into sections designated by neat, pink labels. I particularly like that there's a wall of "Discreet Vibrators" right next to a wall of plain "Vibrators." Good Vibrations has something for everyone. There are fun condoms and lubricants that wouldn't be wasted on the prudiest prude, and there are S & M supplies that most shoppers gawk at but that someone is definitely buying. There wasn't a ton of porn relative to other sex shops I've been in, but maybe that's just because people don't buy porn DVDs anymore. We filled up a couple of baskets with goodies for our two bachelorettes. Nothing super hardcore. We spent over $200 (split five ways) so each bachelorette got a complimentary goodie bag with tiny vibrators and sex coupons, among other things. We were glad we didn't buy those sex coupons, because we were thinking about it. We left them on their shelf because they cost $6 a book which seemed a little outrageous. Service was friendly, and aside from an issue with the credit card machine, checkout was easy. The cashiers at a sex shop won't judge you for buying anything, so the transactions are comfortable, even if you are buying a gimp mask or a giant pebbly dildo. Anyway, it was a fun stop for our bachelorette party. The visit was innocuous, but the brides-to-be were sufficiently embarrassed. I'd recommend Good Vibrations for your sexy time supplies. It's a well-lit, semen-free place, where you can shop at your leisure without fear of judgment, and with a minimum of erotic discomfort. read more

I love this store, because it is for women. Most toy stores, selling similar items as GV, are in a shady area, poorly lit building, and have items with names such as Big Thumper, not to mention crotchless underwear. And don't forget the older men with greasy hair who watch you the whole time while you are in the store. GV is not this. GV has huge windows with light coverings, letting the light through, but not letting the pedestrians get all into your thought making process of weather or not you want to splurge for the Lily from makers in Sweden, or go for the less expensive Layla instead. It's quite a decision, that will affect you intimately. This is where the GV staff comes in. They are great. They will let you know what is more popular, which has better reviews from other patrons, which products like like, etc. The toys, books, lube, accessories are chosen with a women in mind. You don't find toys such as the "Big Thumper", but rather the Blackberry, Hitatchi, Layla, etc. There is a great video and book selection. Plus there are batteries at great prices in every size available so that you have the power you need when you leave the store, to have great intimate pleasures, alone or with another with your new toy(s). read more

If you're looking for sex toys without the trip to an extra-crappy part of town or the creepy guys whacking off in the corners, this is the place for you. Unfortunately they don't stock things here to keep your girlfriend from running off with her "just a friend" ex-boyfriend here, but you might ask just in case I'm wrong. read more

Strolling back from the Yelp Elite Event my plus one and I dropped in during our wanderings down mission. We didn't receive a greeting nor were acknowledged in any way during our visit however the space (like most good vibes) was clean and spacious. We loved the old vibes shown through glass windows however beyond that I can't say I was wow'd by this location. I think I prefer the one near Powell more, though they carried more items here because the service is better. I think it's just the general feeling that homeless people may wander in through the open door that turned me off a tad. Ah well. Naughty naughty. read more

It a great place to check out all those different toy for your need. When I can here ..I was so clueless as to what I am looking for, the people who work there is friendly and nice! They helped me out with toy I was looking for. Don't be afraid to ask questions, they will be happy to help. There no such things as dumb question too!! Ask them question! Love this store! read more