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For as long as I can remember, sex shops in Cape Town were mostly seedy, dark places that you snuck into in your early twenties out of curiosity, or slinked into when you wanted to stock up on something gimmicky for a bachelorette party.

Most of the vibrators were made from plastic (not ideal) or shaped like things that looked mildly unsafe at best, and borderline dangerous at worst.

It’s a pity because the sex-positive among us know that self-pleasure and a healthy sex life can be greatly enhanced by the right sex toy.

Finding it usually means shopping online, which denies you the option of seeing it, holding it, and making an informed decision.

Until now.

Olivia Grey has just opened the doors to their new sex toy shop in Woodstock.

It’s a bright, open space, where you can shop for premium sex toys in a stimulating, informative, and fun way.

The one-stop sex shop defies the stigma and taboo around adult stores.

Informed shop assistants will guide you through your shopping adventure with the utmost professionalism. All your questions will be answered, and your concerns addressed, thereby ensuring that you find the sex toy that’s right for you and/or your partner.

Plus (and this is a massive plus), you can hold, try, and take a closer look at their products, charged and on display on their carefully curated ‘vibration station’.

In-store shopping gives you a better idea of the product, its shape and size, and which material appeals to you most. Whether you prefer an item that vibrates, or just something to help you get to know yourself a little bit better, they’ve got you covered.

Olivia Grey is committed to ensuring your shopping experience is a safe one. All customers are required to use hand sanitiser before entering, and once inside, and they’re also conducting temperature checks at the door before entry. The toys on display are also cleaned and disinfected regularly.

The full range of toys are stylish, sexy and downright playful. Moreover, the variety of vibrators, dildos and even some bondage stuff designed for men, women and couples at all levels of experience, are made with premium-grade materials.

While you can shop Olivia Grey’s products online, you’ll have to wait for your delivery, whereas n-store shopping means that you can take home your new sex toy immediately.

You’ll find the shop at Shop 8, Salt Circle Arcade, 374 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town.

Because, if we’re going to be locked indoors for the foreseeable future, why not keep the good vibes going?