Inexperienced Customers

Hello, everyone! It's Monday once more, which means we have to wait 4 more days for Memorial Day weekend. Does anyone have any fun plans?

I can't believe it's been over a year now that I've worked here. I remember when I first started I had never used a toy before. Honestly, I was a little intimidated to use them, but look at how much you can change and learn in a year. I like working at a sex shop because I can use my knowledge to help out other people who are too embarrassed to ask about certain things. I enjoy removing any taboos surrounding sex and helping people realize that it's ok to like what they like. I've been fortunate to become someone that my friends feel comfortable to come with questions, but it's also wonderful to aid wary stranger who come into the shop. So, here are some of my favorite customers I've been able to help out:

• I was working here for about a month and a half when I finally met some customers who were less experienced than I was. Three girls about 18-19 years old came in looking for their very first vibrators. They knew absolutely nothing and needed some major help. Luckily, at this point I had read up on vibrators, so I had plenty of knowledge. I went through and explained every different type of toy we had, how to use them, what lube to use, how to clean and maintain them, what it would feel like, and how to avoid allergic reactions. Overall, I think I spent 30-45 minutes making sure they found just what they needed. They left pretty happy, but I'm not sure if it was because of the service or because they were about to get off to a pink vibrating dong.
• A couple months later, I was able to help another virgin customer, this time a guy. Being over 18 and never having had sex made him tired of waiting around. He wanted a pussy, and he wanted it now. Seeing as I don't sell escorts, I offered him the next best thing, a pocket pussy. When I showed him our selection, I thought the poor kid's head was going to explode from all the options: Cyber Snatch, Milf Stroke-her, Cumfy Clam, Tuna Taco, Bumpy Bitch, Lasagna Lips, Tender Twat, Tunnel of Love, Virgin Snatch, or Flip a Sista Over. Once he decided on the Virgin Snatch (looking for a kindred spirit genital, perhaps?), I taught him all the proper tips for care and use. It may sound twisted, but I thought it was adorable that he knew nothing about masturbators.
• This next customer was not a virgin, but just as inexperienced when it came to toys. He and his wife had just had a baby, and were lacking intimacy because of their schedules. He came in looking for something that would spice up the bedroom and potentially bring rekindle their marriage. He was too embarrassed to talk to his wife beforehand, but thought that bringing a toy home would open their communication. After hearing his situation, I gladly helped this new dad find what many men are either too ignorant/macho/scared to ask for: anal toys. This was another shopping session that I spent about 30-45 minutes explaining different toys, their cares and uses. He was lovely and though very shy at first, eventually able to speak freely about what he wanted, unabashed. After I helped him choose the right toy, I wished him and his wife the best. A month later, he came in again, looking for more toys, and said that they were able to talk things out and were open to try out more things together. One of my favorite customers for sure.
• Finally, this last customer was pretty recent. Virgin customers are pretty few and far between, but when they come in, they are always fun to help out. This girl was a shy, over-weight, gamer girl who was not lucky in the relationship department. She preferred to look around without any help, so I let her do her thing. When she came up to the register, she bought a small, candy-themed vibrator, all the while cracking little jokes and being quite funny about her situation. "Of course the fat girl would choose a chocolate vibrator". The meeting wasn't super memorable, but I enjoyed her sense of humor and liked her enough to put her on this list.

As much as I love helping out my customers, hopefully I've been able to help or teach you guys a few things too. I started this blog with the intention to vent and tell NSF(your)W stories, but I'll be happy if you've learned a few things along the way.

See you tomorrow for Toy Tuesday!