Despite my being an overly carefree ultra liberal modern man in his late 20's I've always been squeamish about coming in to these kinds of shops. Some part of my psyche must still be in a Catholic church from my childhood that makes you ashamed of anything involving a penis or a vagina. Though the church probably had more devious and perverted shenanigans going on there than any adults-only venue. This shop was nice and easy though. The layout and presentation is very classy and elegant and you don't feel like you're at some shady porn shop near an airport with creepy dudes walking in and out of booths. The guy behind the counter was really friendly too. The products vary from the cheesy dildos and big fruity colored vibrators you'd expect in an adult goods store to some pretty cool and luxurious stuff. They have every type of vibrator you could want in lots of colors and the Lelo models were among the most modern and elegant I've ever seen. I also didn't know there were that many types of lubes, oils and fisting grease in existence till I saw them all in one spot. They also seem to carry every type of condom Trojan makes and theres A LOT of different ones. Overall this is a great place for men or women or couples to visit for novelty's sake or for serious shopping especially if you have hesitations about going into an actual shop instead of internet shopping. The guy at the register is so cordial and knowledgeable about the products that you won't feel weird asking about something you think is really strange or outrageous. read more

yes, Yes, YES! Who doesn't like pleasure?? And here, you sure got all the goods to stuff that pleasure chest. If you don't like pleasure, then there's other places for you... Thankfully this is one "adult store" (I love calling it that) which isn't overwhelmed with tacky bachelorette party gag gifts. Go to "Batteries Not Included" off Halsted for that! Oh and for lingerie, you have the "Lover's Lane" [hurl-icious] for that! This PC (or not?) location has an excellent selection of lubricants: Water, Silicone, and the in-between. I recommend to everyone Gun Oil for every situation. For those who have resisted the temptations of in-house Internet pornography, PC still sells a fair selection of "adult videos" (also fun to type). I appreciate that this location always feels so emo and care-free. It's Hetero-Gay-Trans accepting...and just all around SEX-HAPPY friendly! It's a nice balance between kinky-nast eroticism and class. SCORE! My past employer was doing a safe-sex fundraiser and the Pleasure Chest was all about supporting the event with open arms. Just another plus! read more

This is my favorite adult store. Hands down the best in Chicago, but I've lived in Phoenix and southern IL and nothing compares to The Pleasure Chest. They always have the latest & greatest toys and general supplies. They have size inclusive lingerie and all the fun bachelorette party stuff. Best of all, the employees are always awesome. Usually when you go to an adult store, there's some scummy guy behind the counter who doesn't know anything about the store items besides the dirty movies in the corner. Here, the employees are super knowledgeable and they make the experience super comfortable and awesome. read more

This is one of the most respectful adult products stores for both women and men I have ever seen. The shop keepers are extremely nice and the store is always immaculately clean. It's a place you can take your prude friends who are afraid it might be icky and they'll be pleasantly surprised they had a nice experience when they leave. read more

I have nicknamed The Pleasure Chest and that nickname is "The Wonderful World of Dildos." Wow, there's a whole wall of them! Any shape, size, color, and intensity that you could ever want. I like this shop because it also has some "classy" things. Candles, "kits" for couples, cute lingerie, bachelorette paraphernalia. The staff was very nice and prices were reasonable (I guess the prices were reasonable...I don't really comparison shop when I'm buying this type of stuff.) read more

I love the vibe in this place (no pun inteded of course). From the decor to the displays everything about this place is sexy without being over the top. Early to Bed has long been my favorite sex shop in Chicago, and while I still love EtB, I think The Pleasure Chest now ranks #1. Where EtB is cozy and comfortable; Pleasure Chest is just a little more wild and sexy feeling. Added bonus for having a parking lot. I trek in from the burbs so being able to easily park my car makes me a happy camper. As for the actual experience of being here. It's amazing. I rolled in with two friends about 11:30 on a Thursday night. My friend Emily actually knows Sarah here, but she wasn't in. Despite that we had a lovely time chatting it up with Antoinette (I think). She was absolutely awesome, and we probably could have hung out there chatting with her all night. Aside from I asked if they sold just the chargers for the WeVibes, and while they don't sell any chargers, they found me one from a bag of extra chargers they have hanging around. Give me free stuff and you've got a customer for life. They carry high quality, body friendly products across a wide variety of price points. Several items were added to my wishlist that night. Sadly I lost my wallet earlier that night so I wasn't able to purchase anything, but I'll definitely be back. They also do a ton of workshops and special events here. A friend and I are talking about coming back for their knitting circle in January! read more

I stopped in here with a friend and I wasn't planning on buying anything. We walked around looking at every thing and then approached the counter with all her questions. The associate was totally cool walking around with us to answer questions, and she actually ran back and forth without needing to (which was great sales work!) She answered every single question and even gave other pertinent info - such as which ones come with a warranty and/or a safety switch to keep anything from turning on while not in use. My friend was completely satisfied and went to the counter with her purchases. Just as she was about to walk out of the store, I turned around and grabbed the same thing - I was totally sold on it as well and I wasn't even there for anything! =) This place is totally classy and clean. I felt like not a single, scuzzy person had stepped foot in there. I will definitely go back and will recommend this place!! read more

Here I am writing another review about a sex shop. This will officially make 40% of my reviews about SEX SHOPS. This says nothing about my personality. Being that we were visiting Chicago and left our toy at home and couldn't go a few days without it, we made a trip here after Crisp (which I'm totally going to jizz about after this). So. This place expects you to want to make it rain (this means "pay a lot of dinero" for you non-rappers) for enhanced sex. It's just so nice and pricey. The employees aren't too helpful, which is a good thing in a sex shop. Four stars for being a pretty great sex shop but again, it was pretty small. The worker with the big beard told me about the two story one in LA and I guess I have to go there now. Oh and did I mention that a lesbian works here? ;) Walked in with my gf and if you're familiar with real lesbians, you know... the ones that aren't slapping each others vaginas in porn, we experienced the lesbian staring showdown. If you'd like a similar experience, please stop by. You guys could lol at how hilariously awesome their logo is. read more

Definitely the best sex shop in the city. They carry a little bit of everything. And for the timid, the place is very relaxed. You won't feel uncomfortable shopping here. read more

There's an interactive sex toy display, what more could you ask for? Workshops on how to use them properly? They have those too! Paddles with pricklies turn you on? How about a vibrator attachment for your iPod? Yes! They have all these things and more! They're open until 12am, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable but not creepy and leering, and they have a great selection of all things kinky. Enjoy the musical accompaniment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFEfmbAeEDY and this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xk4suLfdNY And for your reading pleasure: http://www.amazon.com/Story-O-Pauline-Reage/dp/0345301110 read more

*Snicker snicker snicker* What's the sound, you ask? That would be me giggling like a 12-year-old in a place called Pleasure Chest. Yes, I'm that immature still at age 30-ish. Well, ok. I wasn't laughing that bad, but I was pretty amused and impressed while shopping here. As a designated bachelorette party planner for a bride-to-be pal, I needed to pick up the usual party items that one might find to be obnoxious but fun to others. Honestly, I didn't know what what I would be in for inside. The store itself is well organized and easy to spot I didn't need the help of the employees until later. I found and bought the following: + A pageant-like sash that says "Bachelorette" + A veil + A light up penis shot glass (not the kind with a necklace but still works with battery included) + A book of bachelorette coupons full of dares the bride needs to complete during our outing + Penis shaped straws + Plastic rings that light up + Shot glasses (sans penis) to use for party favors Employees were helpful when I had questions and even gave me suggestions as to where else to go for my friend's last night out as a single gal. I may be back, but for now I think she's set. I'm pretty sure it'll be hard not to tell who the bride-to-be is when we're out and about. If someone dares to ask if she's the bride, I'm going to have to clock him. Just kidding...? ;-) read more

One of my favorite toy stores in the city. Clean, the staff is knowledgeable and so friendly, and they have a great selection. They have a parking lot.. that's also a plus. But my favorite thing about this sex shop.. The free workshops. I have been to a lot of them. There are a good amount to chose from and happen on certain nights. All of the workshops i have been to at the pleasure chest have been informative and really great. Plus you get a discount on a purchase for attending. This is always my first stop when needing something new. The only reason i rated it 4 stars instead of 5 is because i wish they had a bigger selection for lingerie. It isn't this stores focus.. but i just wish there was a small section for it. They do have a good amount of stockings and tights though! read more

Four words... Pink leopard print vibrator

If you're looking for something naughty or nice or just plain ridiculous, this is the place to go. Large and well organized without the weird seedy looking types lurking in dark corners reading the backs of porn DVDs, it makes for a non-intimidating environment to buy a personal appliance or two as well as some crazy shit for a bachelorette party. And they have a pretty wide selection of edible items in scandalous shapes, which I recently discovered on my trek to outfit my "sex and candy" costume for a theme party. read more

Our salesperson Christy was AMAZING! She was very knowledgeable and made us extremely comfortable when asking those hard questions. I will not only return but I will recommend. I didn't even get weird when I spilled my water all over the floor!! Lmaoo! read more

Really good store nice clean environment nice atmosphere very helpful salesperson definitely will shop there again

This is the first adult store I've ever visited. The staff were friendly, answered all of my questions, and helped me feel comfortable. I was informed of various classes to participate in and encouraged to follow my curiosities. I would absolutely go back and gladly recommend this store to my friends. read more

Hot wax candles that turn into massage oils?! Win for the kink freaks. I was really excited to see a shop that had everything I could ever want. They are fully stocked and have everything for beginners to experts. At first I wasn't impressed with the staff but my overall experience was great. Everything was clean and tidy, even the testers looked brand new. The smell is of fresh flowers lilies to be exact and a relaxing feeling. I feel they have a great selection of products and more bang for your buck. I don't think their products are cheap imitation and one time use kind of thing. They even told me certain toys come with warranty! this made me giggle. I choose this place for one of the best in Chicago. read more

Don't be timid when you go in. The staff is more than happy to answer any and every question for you. It's a hell of a great spot and we have yet to look into the classes, but think one day we'll check them out. The selection is very broad and spans quite a bit of interests. They also take great pride in keeping the place very presentable. Basically, everything works and you can really shop around before making any specific choice. Once again, I can't overstate how important it is to feel comfortable with your choice and ask questions if you're out of your element. read more

From the most upscale 5th ave shop to the seedy underground side road video arcade, I've seen them all, coast to coast, and let me tell you, The Pleasure Chest has them all beat, hands down. Actually, this is my first time in an adult store and I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable I felt being here. I came in to buy some gifts for a bachelorette party then found myself learning about the latest technology in self pleasure. The staff was incredibly warm and welcoming and never made me feel out of place, even as I curiously held a ridiculous 9 inch... "baton" in my hands, yikes. Ladies, do yourself a favor and treat your soul to some release, I certainly will. read more

I love their new location. Pleasure Chest has always been a little bit more classy then their competitors. I don't feel like a perv walking into the place. read more

You can tell I have a new boyfriend b/c my reviews are all dates and adult toy stores. Am I a braggart? Eh, maybe. Whatever. This experience is probably what makes the Yelp world go round. My valentine and I picked this store partly b/c of the Yelp Valentine's freebie if you mention the little ad on their listing. I mentioned. I received freebie. All around happiness... but onto the store review. While I love Tulip and all, this store is bigger and has a wider selection of items. Need gloves with prickly nail thingies in them for personal (or perhaps professional handshaking) purposes? They have 'em (they're like the meaner version of a hand buzzer thing). Need a book all about giant penises? They have that and the one with boobs. They have all sorts of toys, you can play with the little demsonstration models, and they have a hilarious selection of porn dvd's including vintage ones and the mildly disturbing Anime variety. Who really gets off on that? Do not answer. Pleasure Chest also has gag gifts and bachelor/bachelorette goodies, funny games, and sexy Mad Libs. Ok, I make all my Mad Libs dirty, but some people need some help. The staff was friendly despite being busy, and they have a parking lot. What's not to like? read more

This store manages to be sexy but not sleazy, which is quite an accomplishment, considering what they're selling. The whole place has a hip, boutique feel, which should help first-time sex store visitors feel a little less intimidated. The staff is friendly and VERY knowledgeable, so you shouldn't feel shy asking where the nipple clamps are or what kind of lube they recommend. Their selection of vibrators is amazing..... honestly, you're only going to have more choices if you shop on-line. There's tons of bachelorette party supplies, some of which are totally hilarious (I can't wait to throw my next bachelorette party!). They also stock a reasonable amount of porn (though they didn't have 'Bella Loves Jenna', which was a little disappointing), a lot of it very woman-friendly (you know, Candida Royalle and etc.). The lingerie assortment leaves a little to be desired, but that's the only minus I can think of. Highly recommended! read more

I was pleasantly surprised. I had won a gift card to use here and finally made my way in. I noticed a sign on the door that a class was about to begin. I entered anyway and began to peruse - i did have a spending plan in mind. I was approached by two different, appropriately friendly staffers, who welcomed me, let me know about the class, and invited me to attend the free class. Sure, why not? Antoinette was the instructor and the class was Toys for Couples. I'm relatively comfortable around sex toys, but I was really impressed with her demeanor, humor and frankness. Its because of other folks like her that I'm as comfortable as I am around sex toys - and I love that sex positive people are offering FREE classes/demos. Quality information and healthy reminders on how to play and stay safe with your toys. Antoinette's presentation actually reinforced the purchase I planned to make. I earned a discount for attending the class and filling out a survey. I was happy to spend my money here. read more

My absolute favorite toy store! The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, extremely helpful, and make you feel completely comfortable being there. The classes are usually very fun and informative to attend, I have gone to a few with my partner. The pleasure chest is by far the most sex positive store I have ever had the ~pleasure~ of shopping at! All of their toys are body safe and the staff will always be able to tell you exactly what you want for your needs. I love Simon and Jeska, they are really helpful and fun. Check out the Stronic Drei by Fun Factory if you are in there, they are CRAZY. I honestly wouldn't go to any other toy stores in Chicago. I can't wait to visit the one in Los Angeles now that I moved here. read more

So it's dildos you need? Man, this is the place for you. Some might criticize my parents for allowing me to group up around the corner from the Pleasure Chest, which stocks every imaginable sex toy on the face of the earth, but I prefer to believe they were simply teaching me tolerance. The Pleasure Chest has every kind of sexual device/appliance you could think of, so if your love life is getting boring it's definitely worth a visit. It also has a huge supply of condom varieties and plenty of porn. And it's funny, you're more likely to see a 50 year-old couple from Naperville in there then some punk off the street. Sometimes it's the ones you'd least expect! read more

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This place is fantastic! Super friendly and helpful staff. Wide selection of toys, gifts and videos! Plus there's a military discount! This place has just about everything. read more

Want to go get some adult toys, but not feel like a pervert doing it. The Pleasure chest is the way to go. This has to be one of the nicest, classiest Adult stores I've been to. Not that I make a habit of frequenting them. My wife and I walked in and never felt uncomfortable. Normally when you think of Adult Stores you think of those dirty, tacky, seedy ones you see in movies. That is not this place. The lay out was very user friendly. We were able to find the items we were looking for and a couple we didn't know we were looking for until we found them. (I'm not saying what because that's a story for a different type of website!) We were told they offered workshops, but I believe the girl working at the counter said that they were only on Wednesdays, I could be wrong on that. The staff was very friendly. Offering suggestions and explanations when needed about what we were looking at. Hey, some of the items confused me! Overall we liked the Pleasure Chest. We're hoping to go back in a couple of weeks the next time we pass through Chicago. read more

An absolutely FANTASTIC store for all your adult novelty needs. A very large stock of vibrators, dildos, strap ons, bondage kits, and floggers. They also sell condoms, lubricant, clothes, and books. Pleasure Chest's staff is always friendly and immediately puts you at ease. They are all extremely knowledgable as well and can offer recommendations or advice as needed. I LOVE coming in for a visit and can't wait to attend a class or their kinky knitting night. Can't go wrong here whether your a newbie or a seasoned toy lover. read more

Great store, great customer service! A lot more variety/space than its Broadway counterpart. I was helped by Chloe, who is an absolute sweetheart! Answered all of my questions, even when I couldn't describe what I saw online and was checking to see if it was in store. Lots of fun things in the store for the freaky folks to the prudes like me. Go have some fun toy shopping ! read more

Awesome, awesome, awesome! Something about the combination of extraordinarily friendly and experienced employees and ambiance really make this place one of the most non-threatening sex shops around. The P.C. might be comfortable for a "beginner" but you can tell they do a lot of business with recurring customers because they stock anything and everything you can think of. We stumbled upon this place looking for a gift for a bachelorette and ended up staying for a 2-hour sex 101 workshop, and leaving with a bunch of goodies for the bachelorette, and ourselves! read more

Great selection! Definitely pop in when you get a chance and just explore and feel inspired ;)

decent prices and customer service was great. I was a little nervous going for my first time, but I felt comfortable when I got there with the friendly employees and a few really good recommendations. I like that they were knowledgeable and had personal experience with a lot of the stuff I was interested in. I also think it's pretty cool that they have workshops each month on varying subjects! read more

Definitely check this store out! This store has erotica displayed in the most classiest way I've ever seen. Most of the stores that I've been to shock me as the display is so dramatic. Here, the aisles are named "kiss", "flirt", "f*%#" so as to allow you to explore the stuff you're interested in. The staff is extremely helpful, considering that I'm shy. Also, the items are very widely priced so, no matter what your budget is, you'll be able to find fun stuff. The location is right off of the brown line at Paulina and also they have their own parking lot. read more

After seeing everything this store had to offer, I kind of regretted that I was not in there shopping for myself. Oh, Bachelorette parties and the woes of having to pick out erotic garments for my best friend, so SHE can have fun prancing around in lacy erotic get-ups, wielding sex toys and sex coupons. In other words, I spent entirely way too much money in this store, in the effort to live vicariously through my gift purchases. To be honest though, I was disappointed in their slim selection of lingerie. Most of which seem cheap, with crooked buttons and ugly little red roses. But whatever they lack in lingerie, they make up for in sex toys. Want a sex chair? Oh yeah, they have it, built and on display on their sales floor. Their other, more mild and less freakishly outlandish sex toys are neatly on display in the middle of the store. This was the first store of this nature, that I ever left with the intention of eventually coming back. Which surprised me a little. The interior was decorated tastefully, and the display of the merchandise was not tacky or disorderly. I would like to see more of a lingerie selection without the tacky glue-on buttons and tiny red roses. Once that happens, I will change my rating and give them five stars. read more

The store was so nicely laid out and organized. I like that it's set up from a playful to intense perspective starting front to back. When I came in, I was casually and kindly greeted by an employee and as I was browsing found myself comparing products and was helped by a nice and informative employee who's name I now can't recall...i think it was Summer, but regardless I'll definitely be coming back because I had such a good experience. The recommendation I got was way better than what I was looking at before. Thanks!! read more

Knowledgeable staff, high quality products, reasonable prices. A great variety and worth the stop whether you're a novice or more experienced. I was helped by Jo who was extremely helpful. read more

F-n' A This place is Awesome! It all started outside, just walking up to the place I was extremely comfortable. I've gone to other places for items and you kind of look around like, "I hope no one see me go in here. Walking in I was greeted nicely, and not by some person looking to pass judgement on me for coming in. I was looking for a wedding gift for a friend. (she loved it, thanks to the staff) The way things are setup here make it so easy to browse. There's like a section for everything. I originally browsed the website so I could get in and out, but it was so nice there I started to look around. Not once did I feel uncomfortable or dirty, even with people coming in and out. The staff were excellent, they offer different type of sex education classes here also. I will surely be checking them out again when the time comes. Not as pricey as some other shops, which is great. Definitely recommend this place to all looking to spice up things in the bedroom or just looking for gifts. read more

This place not only looks beautiful, but I'm also impressed by the variety of toys and how knowledgeable the staff is. They are very forward and will give their personal advice about a product - which is something I appreciate. The woman with the locs is very personable. The other thing that makes this place stand out are the free workshops once per week - they seem to cover almost every topic! I'd say the majority of objects in here are toys, a sizable amount is devoted to lubes, gifts, books, etc., and a small section in the corner for bdsm. There's a great amount of high end items online if you can't find it in the store ($210 for a flogger? Damn, that's for the experts I guess). The place doesn't offer too many lingerie pieces/attire or bachellorette party items, which means that the tackiness factor at this place is minimal. Thank goodness, a sex boutique for adults :) read more

First time ever there and the Manager Tania has absolutely the worse customer service skills. Checked out the place with friends and Tania came out of the office and said that we were making too much noise. She didn't even greet us and asked if we needed any questions. She needs to attend a customer service class. I will never go there again. read more