Early To Bed

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.

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!

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

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

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.