Male or Female @ Sex shop

[BigBadWolfy]

so i recently when to a sex shop to by something and it got me wandering

General questions:
Is it more embarrassing for a male or female to go to a sex shop?
Is it more embarrassing to have a male or a female as a shop clerk?
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy dildos/vibrators or for a woman?
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy bondage gear or for a woman?
Which is more embarrassing buying panties or stocking as a guy?

Personal questions:
Have you ever been to a sex shop?
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when entering the store?
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when asking the clerk to help you find a toy (dildo, vibe,...)?
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when buying panties or stockings?

[Jaro]

General questions:
Is it more embarrassing for a male or female to go to a sex shop
I think that depends on the person, not their sex.

Is it more embarrassing to have a male or a female as a shop clerk?
Neither, they work there so they obviously must not feel embarassed

Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy dildos/vibrators or for a woman?
Maybe a man. I know I would feel embarrassed but only slightly because it's a sex shop and people are expected to buy sexy things. And men can use these toys too, or buy them for their SO.

Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy bondage gear or for a woman?
I don't think there is a difference.

Which is more embarrassing buying panties or stocking as a guy?
Both equally

Personal questions:
Have you ever been to a sex shop?
Yes

Do you/Would you get embarrassed when entering the store?
I did in the past. Not so much anymore.

Do you/Would you get embarrassed when asking the clerk to help you find a toy (dildo, vibe,...)?
Yes. I avoid them but I once had the clerk come to me to ask if I needed help/advice and then I did ask a question.

Do you/Would you get embarrassed when buying panties or stockings?
Very, especially if they're sexy! My misses have made me do this once. They were very plain panties in from a low-key department store but it made me quite embarrassed to buy.

[Runesmith]

General questions:
Is it more embarrassing for a male or female to go to a sex shop?
Why should they be embarrassed to go to a sex shop? Are people embarrassed to go to the grocery?
Is it more embarrassing to have a male or a female as a shop clerk?
Neither is embarrassing.
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy dildos/vibrators or for a woman?
No. It's perfectly normal to buy sex toys.
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy bondage gear or for a woman?
No. Bondage is nothing to be ashamed of.
Which is more embarrassing buying panties or stocking as a guy?
No. I routinely buy panties and stockings for my sex partners because I end up ruining them.

Personal questions:
Have you ever been to a sex shop?
Of course.
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when entering the store?
No. And I don't get embarrassed going in to hardware stores or the bank either.
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when asking the clerk to help you find a toy (dildo, vibe,...)?
No. They are there to help. Although I rarely ask because they tend to be less informed than you think.
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when buying panties or stockings?
No. Go buy them already, for heaven's sake!

[rhode64]

Originally Posted by BigBadWolfy

so i recently when to a sex shop to by something and it got me wandering

General questions:
Is it more embarrassing for a male or female to go to a sex shop?
Neither my mrs and I have both been to our local sex shop and a warehouse near us and don't find it embarrassing at all.
Is it more embarrassing to have a male or a female as a shop clerk?
Neither why would it be .
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy dildos/vibrators or for a woman?

Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy bondage gear or for a woman?
Which is more embarrassing buying panties or stocking as a guy?

Personal questions:
Have you ever been to a sex shop?
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when entering the store?
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when asking the clerk to help you find a toy (dildo, vibe,...)?
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when buying panties or stockings?

I cannot understand why you would be embarrassed going to a sex shop or when buying toys etc

[AnotherGirl1]

General questions:
Is it more embarrassing for a male or female to go to a sex shop?
The same for both.
Is it more embarrassing to have a male or a female as a shop clerk?
If you are a woman a man as a clerk would be more embarrassing.
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy dildos/vibrators or for a woman?
For a man.
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy bondage gear or for a woman?
For a woman.
Which is more embarrassing buying panties or stocking as a guy?
Buying panties. (I'm not a man tho).

Personal questions:
Have you ever been to a sex shop?
No
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when entering the store?
Yes
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when asking the clerk to help you find a toy (dildo, vibe,...)?
If he was a man, I would die of embarrassment, if it was a woman, I would still be embarrassed but less.
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when buying panties or stockings?
I would be embarrassed by the sole fact of being in the place, so probably yes.

[Nelioka]

General questions:
Is it more embarrassing for a male or female to go to a sex shop? This depends more on the type of person rather than the gender. IMO

Is it more embarrassing to have a male or a female as a shop clerk? For me it'd be male simply because i'm more reserved than a lot of girls.

Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy dildos/vibrators or for a woman? Imo i'd say a guy simply because of the public viewing those more to be for girls? That doesn't mean they can't use them though. Nor do I believe that either just an observation.

Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy bondage gear or for a woman? Again to me this really depends on the person. Not the gender.

Which is more embarrassing buying panties or stocking as a guy? I can't really provide any input on this.

Personal questions:
Have you ever been to a sex shop? Yeah I have once.

Do you/Would you get embarrassed when entering the store? Yeah I would i'm a reserved and more shy person so, I would definitely get embarrassed.

Do you/Would you get embarrassed when asking the clerk to help you find a toy (dildo, vibe,...)? Yeah not to mention I could never bring myself to do that.

Do you/Would you get embarrassed when buying panties or stockings? No because I wear them on a daily basis.

[Anitta]

Is it more embarrassing for a male or female to go to a sex shop?
I'd say a female simply because our culture makes it so it's normal for guys to like sex.

Is it more embarrassing to have a male or a female as a shop clerk?
For me personally - I'd be more embarrassed with a guy. It probably depends on the person, really.

Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy dildos/vibrators or for a woman?
Using toys in usually connected with females, so I'd say that it would be more embarrassing for a guy. But it depends on the reason why they are taking it - if someone is buying one for their whatever, they'd be less embarrassed than someone buying it for themselves.

Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy bondage gear or for a woman?
Equal? I guess?

Which is more embarrassing buying panties or stocking as a guy?
If they are only buying one article, I'd say stocking. One can see someone buying panties for their whatever but to only buy a pair of stockings is probably more unusual. If it's multiple articles, neither.

Have you ever been to a sex shop?
Never have and I'm not interested in going to one.

Do you/Would you get embarrassed when entering the store?
That would probably be the most embarrassing part for me - entering the store. I can't imagine myself doing that.

Do you/Would you get embarrassed when asking the clerk to help you find a toy (dildo, vibe,...)?
I would but not because of what I'm asking for. I suffer from social anxiety and I find it really hard to talk to someone. Even if I'm just talking with the clerk at the grocery store or asking for directions I'd be embarrassed!

Do you/Would you get embarrassed when buying panties or stockings?
I wouldn't buy those things from a sex shop, to be honest. There are shops for underwear and I'd buy from there. Granted, I don't really buy 'sexy' clothes so... I'd probably be more embarrassed buying sexy underwear. Stockings can be used for stuff other than fun times, at the very least.

[alias]

Originally Posted by BigBadWolfy

so i recently when to a sex shop to by something and it got me wandering

General questions:
Is it more embarrassing for a male or female to go to a sex shop?
Is it more embarrassing to have a male or a female as a shop clerk?
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy dildos/vibrators or for a woman?
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy bondage gear or for a woman?
Which is more embarrassing buying panties or stocking as a guy?

Personal questions:
Have you ever been to a sex shop?
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when entering the store?
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when asking the clerk to help you find a toy (dildo, vibe,...)?
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when buying panties or stockings?

I personally don't find going to a sex shop embarrassing in the slightest, I think part of the reason your answers are trending this way is the nature of this site. A site where members frequently list their sex toy collection for all to see is less likely to be embarrassed by a sex shop than your average Joe walking down the street

[BigBadWolfy]

i can rationalize it and dont feel embarrassed talking about my experiences and my toys and stuff in the least, or going to the sex shop
however the first time i went there there was a hot female clerk and she immediately came up to me to help, i chocked up and didnt buy anything
i did go a couple more times and the more i went the easier it became to talk to the clerks, but when i went to buy stockings (per mistresses order) i came face to face with a male clerk and it was obvious he thought it was for my girlfriend or something but it was super remembering for some reason, and i found buying stockings more embarrassing then buying panties for an unknown reason

[321tt]

General questions:
Is it more embarrassing for a male or female to go to a sex shop? No idea, I think that ladies are in general more easy-going.
Is it more embarrassing to have a male or a female as a shop clerk? More embarassing probably the other sex (female clerk for a male client and vice versa), but I don't know.
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy dildos/vibrators or for a woman? For a man certainly. It's still socially more acceptable for a woman to use insertable toys than for a man.
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy bondage gear or for a woman? I think it's quite equal.
Which is more embarrassing buying panties or stocking as a guy? Stockings certainly.

Personal questions:
Have you ever been to a sex shop? Yes, many times, actually.
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when entering the store? Not anymore really.
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when asking the clerk to help you find a toy (dildo, vibe,...)? I used to. Recently, I'm quite ok with it.
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when buying panties or stockings? [B]Basically yes, but sort of on purpose. I enjoy this sort of embarrassment./B]

[lowlysub]

General questions:
Is it more embarrassing for a male or female to go to a sex shop?
I suspect a lot depends on the shop. For the local ones I visit the cheaper one would be more humilating for female as many guys check out what they purchase. Now the better BDSM shop nobody cares as its expected everyone there is at least a little kinky.

Is it more embarrassing to have a male or a female as a shop clerk?
For me personally male as I dont like sharing my kinky/adult side much with other guys. Seems more humilating.

Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy dildos/vibrators or for a woman?
I suspect man as its expected for woman

Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy bondage gear or for a woman?
I suspect woman as similiar its often expected for a man.

Which is more embarrassing buying panties or stocking as a guy?
I buy both. It took a while for either one but worst was stocking. The panties nobody cares.

Personal questions:
Have you ever been to a sex shop?
Yes locally there is a few. I try a few times a year to go to a local higher end bdsm shop. Great grear!

Do you/Would you get embarrassed when entering the store?
At first yes. Now I don't care who sees me.

Do you/Would you get embarrassed when asking the clerk to help you find a toy (dildo, vibe,...)?
Ironically at the lower end shop yes. At the higher end shop (almost next door) never as its expected your kinky entering it.

Do you/Would you get embarrassed when buying panties or stockings?
Not anymore.

[JimmyKarlo]

General questions:
Is it more embarrassing for a male or female to go to a sex shop?
I think for men it’s more embarrassing. Women are somehow normally more connected with sex toys or lingerie.
Is it more embarrassing to have a male or a female as a shop clerk?
For me personally, I would be more confident with a women to also discuss details, but could be more from my kinky side, but probably the same sex would be more of an advantage it terms of tips, but not sure.
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy dildos/vibrators or for a woman? In my view it’s men. Not sure why, but probably since sex toys are not at all (yet) connected to guys.
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy bondage gear or for a woman?
Tough one, I guess it’s fine for both? Women, it’s probably considered to be used for them, and if a man buys it, it’s also considered to be used on women, which is somehow more accepted I guess.
Which is more embarrassing buying panties or stocking as a guy?
Probably stockings, but both can be seen simply as a present of course.

Personal questions:
Have you ever been to a sex shop?
Unfortunately not. Although it would be fun I guess, but I am probably too shy.
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when entering the store?
It depends, maybe yes, maybe not. If I am lucky I simply enjoy it and have fun, but maybe I get embarrassed if I think too much about it
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when asking the clerk to help you find a toy (dildo, vibe,...)?
Absolutely! Although it might depend on the level of detail and personal sharing.
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when buying panties or stockings?
Probably a bit, but way less compared to a dildo or similar.

[fyk]

General questions:
Is it more embarrassing for a male or female to go to a sex shop? male
Is it more embarrassing to have a male or a female as a shop clerk? female
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy dildos/vibrators or for a woman? male
Is it more embarrassing for a man to buy bondage gear or for a woman? male
Which is more embarrassing buying panties or stocking as a guy? panties

Personal questions:
Have you ever been to a sex shop? yes
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when entering the store? yes
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when asking the clerk to help you find a toy (dildo, vibe,...)? yes
Do you/Would you get embarrassed when buying panties or stockings? yes

[musket]

I cant speak for females but for me when i first went to a sex shop i wasn't embarrassed but more nervous that i would run into someone i know.

For me personally i would prefer a female to serve me and once i had been served by them the first time and got to know them it was easier the next time i went there.

For me i think its men that feel more embarrassed to buy items like dildos and things like that but the staff have always been fully discreet with me and made me feel more comfortable.

I think it shouldn't be embarrassing for ether sex as the staff know why your in the shop and you know what you want.

Buying panties would be more embarrassing.

Yes i have only been to one sex shop but quite a few times.

No i wouldn't be embarrassed entering the store.

No i wouldn't get embarrassed buying something in a sex shop because i have been to the one sex shop quite a few times and the staff know me and they are always discreet with their customers.

[tarheel52]

General questions:
All of the general questions had to do with embarrassment. I don’t think it is embarrassing at all to be at a sex shop. I have purchased many items from sex shops - sometimes by myself and sometimes with my SO. People work and shop at sex shops because they are into that stuff. I have bought dildos, butt plugs anal beads, vibrators, prostate massagers, cock rings, urethra sounds, all sorts of toys.

I went from buying a butt plug training kit to buying a single large butt plug (while shopping with a plug in my ass). The store employees know you are going to use the items on yourself or someone else, but they don’t care. They probably do the same.

I went to my local sex shop to buy urethra sounds years ago and had a 10 minute conversation with a female employee about her experiences using the sounds I ended up buying. She saw what I was looking at, asked if I was experienced in urethra play, which I wasn’t at the time, so she helped me out and gave me tips based on her experiences.

Don’t be embarrassed and don’t be afraid to ask questions! It can turn into some fun conversation.