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5232 N Sheridan Rd
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Neighborhoods: Edgewater, Far North Side

EARLY2BED.COM

Last updated 8.15.11

Category:

Novelties, Gift Shops, Gifts & Novelties, Adult Bookstores, Stationery Stores

Payment Methods:

Gift Certificate, Visa, MasterCard

Bed & Bath Products:

Linens

What People Are Saying About Early To Bed

Featured Review

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Woman-owned boutique for erotic toys and sensual gift items; shop specializes in creating welcoming and educational atmosphere.

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
Workshops and private events are often held on Tuesday nights. The store recommends calling first if you plan to arrive after 7:30pm on a Tuesday night.
Save Time:
Orders can be placed online via the company's website.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Great atmosphere and helpful staff
  2. Searah, the owner, creates a comfortable atmosphere to do your sex toy shoppin.
  3. So I highly recommend this cozy store!
  4. want a comfortable environment and a wide selection.
  5. am not a lesbian, but felt completely comfortable shopping at Early To Bed.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. want a comfortable environment and a wide selection.
  2. They have the best variety no matter what you are looking for -products for women or products for our trans community.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Early to Bed is the best store for all types of sextoys and they have the MOST knowledgable staff.
  2. This is a great little store up in the Edgewater community.
  3. Chicago's best adult toy store
  4. great place to shop even on line!
service
100.0% positive
  1. Great atmosphere and helpful staff
  2. The staff are amazing and know things that other stores couldn't even begin to explain.
  3. classy joint with a super cool staff.
  4. Early to Bed is the best store for all types of sextoys and they have the MOST knowledgable staff.
  5. The staff is all women (no creepy men learing at you) and SUPER friendly.
value
100.0% positive
  1. The prices were very affordable, and I was happy with my experience.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/22/10

Best Sex Shop!

by bathsheba Nemerovski at Citysearch

Early 2 Bed is the best! Comfortable space, great selection, and a friendly and knowledgeable staff. What else could you ask for? I wouldn't go anywhere else.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/11/10

The Real Deal

by firebellydesign at Citysearch

Love Early to Bed. Really, it's hands down the best shop for sex goodies in town.

Their curated product offering is exactly what I was looking for... I don't like buying stuff and finding out 'later' that it wasn't what I had hoped. I appreciate that they hand-select only the best stuff that's quality made. I also like that they have reviews of everything and I can read what other people thought (good and bad). Where else does this?

I really like that they are so women + queer focused too. They do have stuff for guys, but it's a nice change of pace to feel like I'm being catered to at a sex store.

This place is the real deal. I'm thankful to have found it.

Long time fan!

  • Pros: curated product offering, not creepy + super friendly
  • Cons: none except maybe parking, but it's worth it!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/08/10

I've Never Been to a Sex Shop Like This One

by Louis G at Citysearch

Early To Bed is by far the most interesting and exciting sex shop I've ever visited. It's not seedy, it's not cheesy, it's welcoming, and it's actually a lot of fun. Searah, who owns the shop (and was the first ever female sex shop owner in Chicago!) is the nicest person,and she knows everything about every one of the toys in the shop, all of which you can handle and turn on and basically do everything except "try it out." There are no embarrassing boxes, or mouth-breathing men looking for pornos. This is a shop that you are comfortable going into by yourself, with a girlfriend--I've even been in there and seen women with their mothers.

But I think the most impressive thing about Early To Bed is its celebration of individuality and its dedication not to force women into pre-determined models of beauty or sexiness. Everyone is welcome there--straight, gay, bisexual, transgendered, thin, fat, gorgeous, um, not-so-gorgeous--really! It's kind of a magical place that dispels every myth you could have about sex shops. You aren't accosted by racks of black lace garters and red teddies and intimations of "pleasing your man." Early to Bed is about pleasing *yourself* and maybe your very lucky partner.

And it's beautiful. It feels cozy inside and clean--more like a gallery than a store--and I get a little thrill every time I go inside and see the toys on their long shelves against the wall. I'm never embarrassed there--and for me, that's saying a lot.

If you haven't been, you should go. It's better than online, because you can actually try things, and it's better than other shops because it's *genuine.*

  • Pros: Professional, Classy, Sophisticated, Friendly, Genuine, Real
  • Cons: Sometimes a little challenging to park
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/18/09

Chicago's best adult toy store

by HotChick4U at Citysearch

A classy joint with a super cool staff. I love this place. They have amazing selection and I never feel creepy when I go in here. I really think anyone who's looking for this kind of a store needs to go here first. Thank you - Early To Bed - for spicing up my love life.

  • Pros: great place
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/13/07

THIS STORE IS WONDERFUL!!!

by tarajika at Citysearch

This store is welcoming to all people. You can park across the street in the Dominicks parking lot and the staff is super helpful and knowledgeable.

The Details on Early To Bed

Place Categories:

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  • very affordable prices
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  • highly recommend cozy store
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  • best variety
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