Forbidden Fruit on Valentine’s eve
I drove around Austin on Valentine’s Day eve to check out the merch at some of the locally-run novelty shops (it was for my blog, I swear). My favorite, by far, was Forbidden Fruit. I went to the North Loop location, but they also have a store on 6th.
Upon entry to FF, the friendly employees are unmistakable. They understand that sex shops aren’t necessarily the most comfortable place for some people, but they’re also ready to talk about some pretty freaky stuff. Plus the selection is great for whatever level of freaky you’re ready for.
While I was taking mental notes on my favorite V-Day specials, I couldn’t help but notice the last-minute shoppers. One lady, a massage therapist, was shopping for her friend who had just lost everything in a fire. She thought her friend would appreciate a “personal massager” ASAP. Heck, the woman decided to get a new one for herself too! (I should mention that talking to employees at novelty shops in Texas is hilarious, because they are strictly bound to using the terms “educational model” and “personal massager” thanks to an absurd TX law).
Then a man, mid-30s, nervously asked an employee to explain the differences in some other battery-powered toys. He decided to go with the one that “provided the most pleasure for her.” What a nice guy!
I didn’t sit there and eves drop the whole time, I swear. I ended up writing an entry about my V-Day favs at FF. I know it’s a little late now, but you can check out what I had to say about this shop, and others, at The Naughty Chair.
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