The progression of Adult stores (in my opinion)
I can remember my very first experience entering and Adult store in the 90’s and it was nothing like the Oh Zone Shopping Difference. Back then it was referred to as a Sex Shop or Porn shop, and let me tell you, it was definitely different.
Normally situated in some back ally in a dingy part of town, the store was almost always dark and dingy with simmal staff who could not care why you were in the store. The products available were nothing like what we have today. Little imagination or thought went into the production of these “sex toys” and the material used was mostly a non-body safe material.
Stores Are Now Widely Available And Approachable
Oh how we have grown in this industry, now stores are widely available. For the most part a lot more pride is taken in the appearance of the stores. The staff are knowledgable and approachable, as well as a more boutique feel to the smaller stores. There are also a lot more of the “warehouse” style bigger shops available. The space is occupied with a great range of toys for just about anyone to peruse and surely find the toy that excites them. These stores are well lit, with a layout that makes browsing and shopping a great experience for all.
This makes no difference if you are alone, a couple or a group out for a look. The staff are well educated, (for the most part), on all the products they stock, as well as the future of toys. The quality of product has vastly improved, with a much wider variety available. The inclusion of wifi enabled, bluetooth and APP driven products is great and most items having a warranty of some sorts.
Online Adult Shopping
Online shopping has had a huge impact on this industry as well, with most of the bigger companies out there shipping to all corners of the world. With great product descriptions of the available products that makes shopping online just as exciting as actually visiting a store.
Walking into any of the Oh Zone Stores or Adultsmart shops is an experience like no other. The staff are friendly, educated and always ready with a wealth of knowledge and experience to make shopping easy and fun. All the sites are incredibly clean, well stocked with an array of items for everyone. Well lit and branded for the ones that are not completely sure what they are after. With the availability of just about every brand on the market – you will not leave disappointed or empty handed.
The whole Adult Shopping experience has greatly improved from leaving you feeling a bit dirty and nasty, to having your eyes opened to a whole new world that you didn’t know existed. It’s clean, exciting, bright and overall just a wonderful experience.
(Review 1)
We Bit The Apple And Went to Oh Zone!
My partner and I have been together for over 7 years. Now, I’m not going to sit here and say that I have been all for sex toys. We went into a shop together once around 4 years ago and the guy tried selling us a vibrator that was bigger than me. Immediately, my guard went up and I have been disinterested in getting toys since.
For some reason, in my head I think that if my partner has toys, would she really need me? It’s like all these robots taking jobs, but that’s another story. Our sex life has become a little boring and repetitive now. We are kind of over doing the same 3 positions, with the occasional shower quickie. I can tell she is faking orgasms more and more. I don’t want to be in the same sexual position we are in, in a year or even 10 years time.
Sex is supposed to be fun.
I approached Jeannette with the issue that I was having and expressed that I am finding sex really repetitive believing it is partially my fault. She was super supportive and re-assured me that I was a Greek Sex God that has been a blessing to her naked body for the last 7 years – (I was not shocked by this claim). We agreed that we were going to go into a store together and me with an accepting and open mind. I said on the condition that the adult toy is 3 inches long in length. Anything bigger than that and I will really start to question my manhood (Kidding, but I did say nothing bigger than 8 inches).
There is an adult store called Oh!Zone in Kogarah that I went to 2 christmases ago for a ChrisKringle gift. The staff were friendly and from what I remember it was really clean and well stocked. Date night was set. Dinner was booked. 2 Cocktails on arrival. Bada Bing, Bada Boom!
Date Night Was Set
Dinner finishes, we are both a little tipsy and extremely horny. I knew I had to get out of the thought processes of the 3 positions we are normally used too. We stumbled into the store but with some grace, not sloppy or anything. From the minute we stepped in, I just knew we came to the right place. The lady behind the counter immediately greeted us and for some reason I blurted out that we are looking for sex toys and we havent had any before and they can’t bigger then 8 inches.
This woman’s attention to detail was on point. She made me feel like I have just entered a realm of euphoric sexual discovery. The shores for my sexual conquest with my girlfriend were for the taking. In my mind, the movie scene in ‘Troy’ were Brad Pitt screams out “SEXUALITY, TAKE IT, IT’S YOURS” or something like that, kept replaying in my head. She noticed I was a little iffy about adult toys. She explained that if anything they make my life easier because when I’m tired one night, the toy can get my partner off.
Remember, she told me, that a woman will still always need male affection, touch and attention when it’s time to have sex. Sex toys don’t remove me, they heighten my ability to sexually pleasure my partner. It was like Batman getting his outfit. I felt empowered.
She Showed Me Around Oh Zone
The lady at the store began to take us around the store and showing us the various different sections, Funny enough would throw in a “this is under 8 inches” every time we would say we like the look of a toy. She let us browse for a bit and we picked up a few things that stood out to us, and looked interesting. There was a toy brand called Adam & Eve that was popping up in every section. I picked one up and took it to the counter and asked what her thoughts were.
Adam and Eve was a brand she loved and told me they were really products. We ended up getting Eve’s Rechargeable Thrusting Rabbit that we loved at first glance. It was a funky colour, had such a strong vibration and would actually thrust internally. The lady told us it was like a much deeper pleasure then what a normal vibrator is.
The Staff Was Happy To Help And Provide Professional Advice
She then showed us another product called Eve’s Perfect Pulsating Massager, which was not normal at all. Instead of vibrating, this toy pulsates so it pretty much thrusts inside of you. Not going to lie, but I did get a little twitchy. Then I remembered what she said about enhancing my girlfriends pleasure, so I said ‘we’ll take that one too’.
Now these two toys were great for me to use on her, but the lady said that most women get more stimulation out of clitoral play. A really good Rechargeable bullet by Adam & Eve also called Blue Diamond was great for that she said. It’s great to hold onto the clitoris while having sex, and also to put on testies when she is going down….. BINGO!
We ended up getting some fluffy cuffs, some Salted Caramel lubricant I think by Wicked, and a thicker lubricant also by Wicked. From being petrified of walking into the store, to me pretty much saying “See you next week!”.
What Did I Learn From Shopping At Oh Zone?
What I learnt from our little escapade was that the right experience can really change your perspective on things. Our sex life has never been the same. We are having sex more frequently and differently. It’s not the same repetitive sex. I am so so thankful for the lady that helped us that day. Because of her both my partner and I are more happy in our relationship. There is a saying that your
“Sex life is like glue for your relationship”.
I can confirm this saying and must say that ever since we choose to go down the path of getting sex toys and being sexually adventurous. Our relationship has never been stronger.
(Review 2)
The Oh Zone Store Consultants
I just wanted to write a quick review and say Thank you!!!
I really have to say, thank you for handling me with such respect and being ever so caring on my first ever venture into an adult store. Just so you understand, It was so terrifying. As soon as I walked in, I almost walked straight back out as I had never ever done this before.
There was a need to put in some effort to spice my marriage up. With my hands clenched and just so scared to even know where to begin. The female staff member walked over and just started talking to me about the weather. About everyday things which was great. It really did put me at ease, enough to spit out why I was there and what I was looking for.
All Ages And Backgrounds Are Welcome
When I started to explain to her all about my history and the pain and suffering I have been through. The reasons why sex and toys terrified me, realizing I had never ever told anyone about this before! And I literally put my hand on the lady’s arm, who was looking after me with had tears in my eyes. Wow I shared that I could not believe how comfortable that I just said all that.
So I explained then what I have noticed my husband likes and would like me to be able to do. With that she walked me through the store, helped demystify the thousands of products on the shelves. We just got a few starter items that I would be comfortable to begin. What I loved was she did not take me to the most expensive items – rather cheaper and mid range telling me if I liked it then I could upgrade to the ‘luxury models’.
Oh Zone Helped Me Communicate With My Husband
Everything I purchased was right in my comfort zone for starting on this all new journey. How she helped me, and spoke to me, has really eased my mind on these matters. I’ve been better able to talk to my husband about all this sex stuff, and I think this communication is a strong start on rebuilding my relationship.
By the end of my visit to the adult shop I was so happy asked the lady that helped me for her name. My aim was to let her bosses know and just wanted to shake her hand to show her my gratitude for all her help and understanding. And just the pure respect she showed me throughout my visit to the store, made it more like shopping for shoes or clothes, not sex toys. My hands were still shaking a little, and then with tears of joy I thanked her for everything.
The Staff Was So Welcoming
The was she completely put me at ease and really listened to me changed my attitude about sex shops. So I just wanted to let others know don’t be afraid, the Team at the Oh zone stores are amazing at guiding and helping you find your way. They all really do make sure you are comfortable, as at one point the store started to fill with other customers. To be honest I wanted to run and hide, And because the store is quite big I could. It was easy for me to just go to another part of the store until the shop lady could come back and help me again.
To my amazement I saw that those other customers were just like me. Some were nervous while buying sex toys, and others not. And the service given to each was respectful and personal. It was still great to be able to keep away from the others, but I was no longer embarrassed.
A Positive View
Thank you so much for completely changing my expectations of what an adult shop is actually like. For being such a caring, sensitive and understanding person. You honestly made me so comfortable. I’m sure I’ll still be nervous the next time I come back into your lovely clean store but am looking forward to it. Knowing discretion and sensitivity are at the forefront of your customer service.
(Review 3)
OH! Zone Adult Store Guide
Oh Zone Shopping Difference
– You’ll also see that if you leave a Google review for the store and whatever awesome purchases you make that day, you’ll receive 10% off on your next visit (yes, you’ll be back)
Did You Know That There Is Such A Wide Range To Choose From?
Take a look to your right and you’ll see our 50 Shades of OH! display, boasting some of our favourite mysterious BDSM products, perfect for getting your Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele on at any level. As you make it past the counter, you’ll come first to our great range of sex dolls and sex machines, you’ll be amazed to see the Cowgirl, our ultimate, award winning, luxurious, worth every cent, sex machine.
The Womanizer Display Is Fantastic
Above this is our Womanizer display. At OH! Zone we definitely don’t save the best for last. Womanizer is leading the market in women’s pleasure products. They use an incredible technology that is an orgasm guarantee. The Womanizer Premium is our gold standard, and the Womanizer, AKA Product of the year 2024 and The Squirting Machine, is on the top shelf for a reason.
To the left is the next mindblower – We Vibe. We Vibe is another market leader – their claim to fame, in addition to awesome high-quality products, is app connectivity. You read that correctly, you can connect these toys to your phone, you can also send invitations to your partner who can then control your toy from the other room, across the dinner table, from another suburb or from anywhere in the world… like… literally. For our Only Fans girls, this could mean subscribers paying to vibrate your sex toys… the possibilities are honestly endless and We Vibe is amazing.
Fun Factory Is A Great German Brand
It’s incredible sex toys coming at you left right and centre when you move on to Fun Factory, adjacent to We Vibe. Fun Factory is a German brand who produces sex toys using medical grade silicon… it all sounds quite intimidating until you see Fun Factory’s vibrant, colourful and functional range. Fun Factory’s most incredible toys are the Stronic line vibrators, which both vibrate, and by some physics defying power, thrust themselves. Being no bigger than the average straight vibe, these things are the most compact sex machine going.
Now, the front section of the store is vibrator galore… if we turned on every vibrator in this section the store would probably take off into the atmosphere. We’ve got bullets, straight vibes, g vibes, rabbit vibes, egg vibes, wand vibes, good vibes, vibrating this, vibrating that, there’s no bad vibes! It all vibrates and it’s all great. Ask your tour guide’s opinion to have the best from each section pointed out. Keep in mind vibrators are high quality electronic toys, so take advice on quality and functionality seriously, or you might be back again next week to take our advice anyway.
More Lingerie Than You Can Imagine
Once you’ve had your hand vibrated numb while testing all our vibrators, you’ll move on to our lingerie section, with gorgeous and sexy lingerie in an inclusive number of sizes, styles and colours.
Behind lingerie you’ll find all your bachelor and bachelorette party dreams come to life, from penis straws to booby pong to Clone-A-Willy’s, best men and maids of honour… we’ve got you sorted.
Strap Ons For Beginners And Pros
Next, you’ll find all sorts of strap ons. We’ll see Fun Factory feature again with awesome, high-quality, wearable strap ons, amongst harnesses and kits of all kind including pegging. Another great brand that tends to blend in with its interesting marketing, Tantus – these products are engineered to be the safest possible for internal use, with an interesting pigment bubbling manufacturing technique. You’ll find Tantus products with these signature bubbles on the packaging in both the strap on section and our next section – dongs. With a selection of double ended, vibrating, 5″, 6″, 7″ and 8″ dongs in all sorts of colours and shapes, you’re spoilt for choice in our dong section.
As we creep into the back corner of the store we get into some of the really… fun… stuff – bondage and kink. You’ll find it all in our kink section – from gimp masks to fluffy handcuffs and feather ticklers. Right next to our dongs, Scandal provide some of the least intimidating and gorgeously designed beginner bondage gear, and Doc Johnson’s Kink range, among others, kick it up a notch on the back wall. We’ve got riding crops, paddles and even barbed wire whips on our back wall, amongst bed restraints, physical restraints, collars, cuffs and blindfolds.
More Extreme Gear Is Found In The Glass Cabinets
Behind you you’ll find the mysterious glass cabinets. We’ll leave some of the mystery for you to check out yourself in this one, but as a teaser, you’ll see stainless steel, some premium toys and a range of electro stimulation products, amongst much, much, MUCH more.
In the back-left corner, you’ll move on to our extra-large dong section – too large to fit in with the other dongs. Here is where most get out the camera for the classic, funny sex shop snapchat. That’s not what we’re about at OH! Zone, we’re as sex positive as it gets – so we ask for no photographs to be taken in store. If you want to show your mates the huge dongs… take one home!
Toys To Elevate Your Anal Stimulation
We’ve got a big range of anal stimulation toys along our left hand wall. Beginning with prostate stimulation, we’ve got brands such as Nexus, consistently pumping out mind blowing prostate stim toys with all sorts of functions. Much like our anatomy… next to our prostate stuff we’ve got butt stuff! Its butt plug galore here, with the incredible B-vibe making a big feature for good reason. B-vibe do awesome butt plugs, with rimming stimulation, individual spinning anal beads and the perfect sized plugs to build up to, we love B-vibe and so will you. Conveniently located behind you is all your douching and enema kit needs.
Behind our douching kits you’ll find a big range of penis pumps. The classic and unbeatable BathMate sits amongst them, ask us about it and have your mind blown, and your penis grown (at home once you’ve bought it of course). Continue on and you’ll find all your masturbator needs, from Tenga to Fleshlight, there are manual masturbators and self-thrusting alike. The Alex by Svakom is another mind blower – if you’re lucky, our own personal Alex the salesman might be the one to sell it to you!
A Cock Ring To Make You A King In Bed
Moving along, you’ll find every cock ring you could ever dream of. Vibrating, thick, thin, steel, silicone, glow in the dark, it’s all here. Please have measurements before coming in… we don’t measure appendages in store.
Finally, behind our counter you’ll find every type of lube you could imagine, that’s if you can see it behind all your purchases stacked on the counter. Ask our team to point you to the most suitable. Water based, silicone, flavoured, sensitive, even vegan. We’ve got ALL the lube. You’ll also need a toy cleaner to keep all your purchases schmick before and after every use.
At this point you probably won’t be wanting to leave, you’ll probably have told half your life story to our quizzing staff wanting to get to know you, our manager might be schooling you on how to pick up and you’ll probably be telling us how awesome the store is. We promise we’ll still be here with open arms when you come back in!