Back in the day when I was in college and dinosaurs roamed the earth, I went to GV with my roommate for the first time. We did the whole naive wandering around the front door, afraid to take an affirmative step in the direction of, ahem, self discovery. But we were glad we fell down the rabbit hole. GV is like the Gap of sexual accoutrement. This place is great because of the expertise of the staff (did that sound nasty? teehee), i.e. Lesbians. If anyone has the low down on what a girl wants, it is a lesbian. I have to say these girls rock. They answer all questions without a hint of judgement. This place empowers women. Ladies, if you have never been, you need to go. In fact, I'll take you. read more

Guess what, Yelp friends: I am reviewing a sex shop. That's right: I made my first trip to an adult toy store (ever) on Valentine's Day and the experience was so freaking awesome and not-scary that I felt the need to review it for other bay area residents. 1. It is super clean and well lit. It is not seedy and you don't feel like you should be ashamed being there. It is more like Victoria's Secret and less like a gas station bathroom. So you can leave your fake-moustache-and-monocle disguise at home. 2. All of the women working there were professional and extremely helpful. I have a hard time even talking about sex, and they were able to decipher my awkward gestures and monosyllabic communication and help me find what I was looking for. 3. I don't like the phrase "women friendly sex store", which is what a lot of people are using. What I *do* like is that it is a safe, edifying place for all people who want to celebrate sex as something healthy and fun, not shameful and lurid. 4. We got out of there with a bunch of fun stuff and spent under $50. 5. The shop was filled with people, couples and singles alike, who were comfortably browsing and discussing together. I definitely recommend, and I thank the people helping me that day for helping us have the best Valentine's Day ever! read more

Love this place! So clean, friendly and helpful staff, and a great selection of items for every comfort level and price range. read more

Frankly, everything about this store feels good. Well beyond your average sex shop from the frosted, rather than blacked out, windows to the incredibly knowledgable, down to earth, and supportive staff. The space is bright and clean and uncluttered. The atmosphere seems to have sucessfully steered away the "creepy" as I've never seen anyone but respectful (or giggly!) shoppers inside. The prices seem comparable to other shops. I'm sure you could find better deals on line. But having all the products out of their packaging and available to handle along with the honest feedback of the employees make for a unique shopping experience. No cheesy lingerie. Only carefully selected books and films, mostly with an educational bent. Sex doesn't get more positive or geeky. Thank you Good Vibes for giving intimacy a place to play outside of the shadows! read more

I love GV.

good little place clean and friendly staff. everyone needs to stop in and check it out .plus get the yelp deal makes you feel like you are getting a good deal .. read more

Good Vibrations - Lingerie Near Me - Berkeley, California

Most of us think "yeah, I'm totally progressive and open about sex," and to a degree I'm sure we're all correct... but when you go into Good Vibes you realize how many nuances exist about sex toys, enhancements, videos, books, etc. that you never really considered. The staff is incredibly soothing, open, and knowledgeable... sometimes I think they know what I want better than I know what I want! No matter what you're looking for, or what questions you have, you should feel good about going to Good Vibrations. Discreet, helpful, and I can pretty much guarantee you'll walk away with a smile on your face. :) read more

I love this store because I don't get that dirty or secretly shameful feeling of "walking into a sex shop". The store is laid out nice, plenty of light and space (quite UN like most places where they'll try to cram every last copy of anal adventures #19 and go go girls like to gargle #12.) The staff has always been friendly and helpful, very approachable with questions or just small talk. They've got a great selection of books and lubes. And Vegan lube... how cool is that? read more

Excellent selection of high quality gadgets. Friendly but unintrusive salespeople (is there any other acceptable approach in a sex shop?) It's a really comfortable environment to browse in. The only downside of this location is that it's literally around the corner from my grandmother's house. But that's not their fault. read more

I love how I always seem to run into people I know when I come here..."Oh, hey, what's up? Whatchu up to?" "Oh, you know, just picking up a 10x4 Black Emperor dildo for the weekend...and you? How are the kids?" GV is the best. Come on, people, sex is fun! And if it isn't to you, you REALLY need this store to help set you straight. Um, I mean forward, no, straight. Dammit, you know what I mean! The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. I never have felt uncomfortable here and I have my prudish moments. Where else can you handle rubber cocks the size of small buildings and not feel weird about it? I came here to get a wedding present for my VERY prudish friend and she LOVED it! She said she couldn't wait until her honeymoon to bust it out. AW YEA! Now, there's more to GV than big ol' plastic cocks. They have a safe sex club where you get stamps every time you buy latex products (i.e. condoms, dental dams, etc). You get free products after purchasing a certain (reasonable) amount and filling up your card. GREAT way to encourage safer sex practices. Wrap it up, folks! There are also books, videos, lubes, handcuffs, blindfolds, games, vibrators, etc. etc. Everything you could possibly need related to the bedroom or wherever else you do the do. They cater to everyone, too; gay, straight, trans, you name it. They also have classes on various subjects like rope play, B&D, relationships, etc. The staff is awesome. And the best part is it absolutely does not have that gross sleazy vibe a lot of sex shops have. This is a great place. Let's get it on! read more

Love Good Vibes. Great quality items and feminist ethics. I used both yelp deals and got free libe plus $20 worth of stuff for $10!

Amazing selections and customer service... I absolutely love this place I would definitely bring my friend here for shopping..the lady was super help full and answered all my question just Bought my fast vibrators and I love them all... read more

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The yelp deal was great! As usual, every experience ends out pleasurable! The staff has an amazing ability to give candid advice about their products shamelessly, unobtrusively, and without judgment (or at least it's tastefully hidden ;) read more

Tee-hee they sell sex toys here. No but seriously, this place is a candy store for sexually active couples. It is always fun to step in here with my girlfriend and let our imaginations run wild. Now why three stars? Mostly the price. As amazing as they are, I always feel gypped when the same damn item is listed for half the price on Amazon. If you're okay with the price point, then by all means sexplurge away. read more

i think i feel a little TOO PROPER walking in.... a little like Charlotte in SintheC.... Oh my what a cute little bunny rabbit... what is this candle he's on? OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ohandohmy, i'll try not to start in on the cutesy little animals humping the dildoes.... i just don't get the fascination, i'm sorry, ladies .... I might even rationalize a puppy or a kitten, or a snake, or a gopher, for gopher's sake, but a bunny? a dolphin? a turtle????? why a turtle???? anyways))) they have great staff. Absolutely absolutely amazing people that don't make you feel embarassed while stroking a dildo and sizing it up... with your eyes. They have an almost perfect selection. It's just as I said - it feels a little TOO PROPER. Like it's a museum or a gift shop and I have to pick it up daintily one at a time.... I'll drop by every now and then if i'm in the neighborhood (like after a big sale at North Face down on Gilman), but i wouldn't go there to spend a sunday afternoon read more

Needing some "family planning" advice, I opted to stop by Good Vibrations. The staff were so helpful and provided me with the information and options for me to consider. Made my purchases and discovered with their loyalty rewards program, I'll get $10 off when my in-store card is full. Feeling lucky, I'm sure I'll be back soon! read more

Hmm, what to say? ...I'm a fan. Never been dissapointed by any purchase here. There is so much to choose from! I like that everything is on display and unpackaged to get a feel, for lack of a better word, of a product. The inside of this store is immaculately clean, does not feel seedy one bit, and has tons of space so you feel like you have some shopping room from the elbow of the next patron. I always do feel comfortable shopping here because the staff is friendly and the clientele never creeps me out. It is a bit on the pricey side. But at the end, (no pun intended), with what I've ever purchased here has always been worth the price. Don't forget to take advantage of the yelp deals! read more

I found this place by accident. I had been driving by it and wondering. So, I check it out on the net and say, let me go in one day. The place I knew on College Ave had closed, so why not try them. They have everything anyone could possibly want that is looking to experiment and get their heat on. I really like the selection of books and gels. So, if you're curious about something, you can always read about it. They even have a few comfortable stools to browse your book selection. Folks here are really knowledge about the items they carry. Now, they don't have lingerie but that is the only thing they're missing. The cool thing here is if you're from out of town and don't want TSA touching your newly found items, they will ship them in a non-descript box to your home location. I haven't been to the one in the city, but this one is fun to explore. read more

Strangely enough the SF site has always been easier to access w/ parking. What else can I say??? It's not the size of but the feel of... sing along...Im thinking of good v-v-v-va-va-vah-vibrations... What makes this thing so awesome is the staff. I say this based on the willingness to demonstrate to all likes & types. Never have I seen/heard a GoodVibes employee less than fluent in their "toy" of expertise. Now I'd like to leave you with some food for thought...in an industry that batteries are widely used why is it that you're stealing those AAA outta your kids toy, sisters tv remote, girlfriends vibe etc??? read more

I love Good Vibes! This is the go to spot for all my sexy needs. I have purchased many a vibrator and bottle of lube here. They have the best selection of harnesses and dildos around. The staff is super friendly and knowledgable about all the products they offer. I highly recommend visiting any GV location if you're looking to spice up your sex life or just looking for a new vibe/dildo for some sweet self lovin'. read more

Never been here before, finally made out this weekend and loved it. I like to keep good clean toys for whenever I bring someone over and I've been meaning to get something more than the average soap and water to clean my toys. GVs seemed to have an endless supply of cleaning products for all kinds of toys and friendly people that are more than willing to help incase you have no idea what it is you're trying to buy lol read more

small store and not the biggest selection. most of the employees here are friendly and approachable if you have any questions or need any help with your purchase. they are all very knowledgeable about their products because im sure theyre supposed to test what they sell. and i dont feel judged for shopping here! make sure to ask for the frequent buyer/discount card if you happen to make a purchase. read more

If I could give them 0 stars I would do just that!! Both Andres and Ri both were VERY rude! I can e out to visit from Southern California and decided to drop in and make a purchase. They both attacked me and my friend as if we were shoplifting. We both felt the vibes but we carried on and continued to shop. Finally when ready to make a purchase Andres THE MANAGER snatched my item it of my hand when I didn't get the size he felt I should get and kept repeatedly telling me "there are no returns or exchanges". Sir I came from Southern California.... anything I purchase is mine to keep if I want another one I KNOW I must purchase a new one! Like "hellooooo" some people will always be rude I guess. Ri started being polite at the end when I was ready to pay for my $160 purchase and I asked if they had a yelp page. Bad customer service and management as well!!! read more

Okay, who doesn't want to write a review for Good Vibrations? I've been to the Berkeley one and the SF one, and they're both great places. Berkeley was my first, so I've got that soft spot for it. Plus, in Berkeley you can find parking. It should be easy to get lucky in a Good Vibrations shop, right? Well, that's the Berkeley location for you. Hmmm, what to say? Clean, friendly staff, and the atmosphere is not strange at all. In fact, many years ago before he was old enough to have a clue as to where he was, I brought my toddler there with me. There is really something for everyone, and it's kind of like a zoo in that you can visit, and then visit again, and you'll notice something new. read more

A very classy place with a huge selection. I particularly enjoyed looking at all the crazy sex games and the variety of very clever and unique things, like a tote bag lined with condoms. An amusing moment was when a student that was clearly underage tried to come in. He acted all surprised when one of the employees asked to see some ID at the door, and pretended he didn't know what the place sold. Later, that employee came over and asked if me and my friend needed help, very polite! Didn't end up buying anything, but a very pleasant experience. Except we had to walk all the way back to Shattuck... damn AC transit read more

So I visited here a couple of years back. The husband and I were back in the country for a couple of weeks, and I needed a 'pick me up' heh. My trusty old bullet died, so, since I was in town again, I decided to hit up GV again. Again, I wasn't disappointed. My favorite thing has to be the ability to 'test' the products. i mean, not REALLY test them, but at least get a feel for things. I checked out the website first, then went in to the store. I took my time, never felt pressured by sales people, and rather enjoyed looking at every toy in the store. The awesome salesperson pointed me in the right direction for a vibe I was looking for in particular. When it came time to check out, the other sales person was really helpful too. I like going to a place where there isn't any 'weirdness' involved, at least when it comes to toys. I'm pretty pleased, and the next time another bullet runs out of gunpowder, I'll be back! read more

Really friendly staff, and cool stuff. Super classy, clean, and non-judgmental! I love their 20$ for 10$ deals and get one any time I go in! Minus one star because their inventory is a little limited --it's a big store, I wish they had more THINGS! read more

Have attended great classes here, as well as, shopped for random books, merchandise (you get the gist :-) Sales associates are "scarily" knowledgeable. Since this is the Berkeley store, they look an awful lot like the people you know (but don't want to think about having sex).....so it's kind of creepy to have an "Auntie Flo type" telling me about the best vibrator for a g- spot orgasm. That aside, I appreciate the no frills/prisoner take all mentality. Unfortunately for me 8 out of 10 times a specific item that they want to recommend for me is not in stock (so I end up ordering on-line). Also...this is on a slightly sketchy corner in Berkeley. The times I've taken classes there, I was a bit shocked to hear the homeless people moaning and groaning outside while we were moaning in GV. Whatever...I still keep coming back for more (pun intended). read more

GV is a big part of the reason I moved out to California. For those of you who did not grow up in the Mid-West, perhaps you do not realize how GV shines like a beacon, showing us what sex toy stores should be. First of all, Clean and Well Lit! (amazing) Friendly and Helpful Staff. A wide selection of quality sex toys, erotica and movies. Books on everything from how to talk to your partner about improving your sex lives to how to discuss puberty with your children. Sex as something natural and fun; not shameful, dirty and hidden in a back alley. I take all my visiting friends to GV. Yes, even my parents. Good Vibrations is the best store in the country, possibly the world. (but I do have to give a shout out to Toys in Babeland) read more

A girls gotta do whata girls gotta do! Great quality of products, decent prices and respectful customer service. Thanks guys for hours of fun and games. read more

I love you, GoodVibes. I love your book selection and your cleanliness and your evening classes. I love your staff, who have great suggestions. I love that you have samples out with batteries. I know you're on your way out, GoodVibes. Just know that you are well-loved. read more

I always find what I need and the staff is amazing. Everything is made with quality materials and care. I love their selection of toys and materials. You literally get a good vibe when you walk in. ;) read more

This store is nice after the skeezy usual Adult store, but it's a little too clean and well-lit for my taste. In fact, it's nearly clinical. They don't have as much stuff as I'd hope, and they don't have new stuff very often, or not enough of it that I notice. If you were there a year ago, you have a pretty good idea of what they have now. Also, this shop is pretty much kink-free. There are a handful of kink-oriented books, and quite a few videos, but not much in the way of paraphernalia. As someone else pointed out, the staff IS frighteningly knowledgeable- though less intrusive about it than they used to be, when you regularly got way TMI about your salesperson's experience with each toy. I still go there for basics, but I think they're only so popular because their competition is non-existent (unless you count the traditional adult shops, which seem like relics from a by-gone era. Though- props where they're due- they seem like relics only because of Good Vibrations and the other shops it's inspired since it opened.) read more

Professional, discreet, selection with GREAT prices to boot, and helpful and friendly staff to help you out if you have any questions. I have been here several times and it never disappoints. Variety of toys and other cool/crazy bedroom paraphernalias to choose from. G|B has a very cool, clean, and comfortable feel to it. So you don't feel weird or out of sync just by being there. Check it out... you'll be glad you did. Another thing I liked is the variety of people that go there... its soo diverse! A plus!!! NEXT stop... I am taking all my female friends here. I am sure they'll enjoy it as have I! read more

The men's classes Good Vibes offers are little more than advertising/marketing campaigns to sell product. Little information is conveyed and there is quite a bit of 'buy this', 'you can buy that', 'she'll orgasm more if you buy...' Please. The product selection is quite good but not stellar. The help is nice. I wouldn't go back to the Berkeley store. But then again, I have little use for a vibrator then don't I. read more

Love this place. It's fun to see everything out, feel the material, feel the vibration intensity, etc. There are items that look like they'd be fun 'til you actually get a good look/feel in the store. It's more pricey than other places, but there are a lot of friendly helpful people who work there and you can't actually get a close look at toys before buying in other stores. Plus, they have DVD's for rent which is pretty rad (though they are expensive-I think $3.50 a night) read more

Great place to go weather for sexual reasons or just to check things out. It's an appropriate scene for anyone ages 18 and up. Not a nasty scene at all. Plus they have a variety of things for your needs. Books, games, accessories, etc. Top place to go to for this matter. read more

I don't know anything about the store, because I was "nicely" asked to leave when I entered. Why? I don't know why, because I didn't have a gun on me or anything that could leave a bad impression. In the end I didn't ask, because I don't like quarreling, so I just left. read more

I don't understand how you can rate Good Vibrations lower than 5 stars. There isn't really anyway this establishment could mess up, unless they went out of stock of everything and only had butt plugs to sell. But then I wouldn't complain then either since I'd buy one and be 'expanding my horizons'. (Wow no pun intended on that one just wanted to put it in quotes!) The staff is super helpful. Took a moment to even build up the courage to discuss sex toys with a stranger. But I asked my question and they answered and gave recommendations on what to purchase. Don't want to reveal what I asked about but i can give you a hint. It starts with a "C" ends with "ock Ring". It's an interesting store to just browse through, the sample lube section is awesome. Totally able to try smaller samples to find the one that's right for you. The books is something I'd consider browsing closer next time i'm in there, shoot it is 2 blocks away from work. read more

Look, any place I can walk into and utter the line. "How big does the lube come in? preferably something with a pump" and there response is "yeah totally, its right over here" Is beyond OK in my book. Damn fine store, damn fine! read more