Not just for pre-orgasmic women, this classic book on female sexuality will put you in touch with your capacity for arousal and sexual pleasure. Supportive and encouraging, with a structured process of exploration and self-discovery included. (1976) 1988, 267 pp.

And we also picked out a nice toy to go with that. This is a toy that can be used alone or with a partner, the Laya in Candy Pink.

I have helped post menopausal women find the right lubrication for the vaginal dryness issues that can occur when the hormones in the body change.

I spoke to a Christian that was interested in a good toy for his wife and him to enjoy. It gave me a good feeling that our company caters to a wide range of people who can enjoy a healthy sex life and is not afraid to talk about it. Even though we had a different opinion about how enjoyable and erotic it is to an adult movie, it was respectful to agree to disagree and still have a good customer interaction.

And then there are the inappropriate people, people who think I am there to give other kinds of advice than the right toy or lube for them. Just this morning, I had a guy who wanted tips on how to have a stronger orgasm. I pointed him to the Aneros and explained why it was just a good toy. Then he asked “What are you Masturbation tips” So I recommended the book “The Multi-Orgasmic Man”. I know he was hoping that I was going to give him an in depth explanation on how to find new ways to wet his whistle. (I really think he was hoping to follow along and try out the techniques while I described them)  So he hung up.

Ten minutes later. I answer “Good Vibrations, how can I help you?” and I hear heavy breathing on the other end and it sounded like someone was masturbating on the other end. I could have sworn it was my previous caller, it had his voice timber. Of course, I hung up on him. Why or why do clueless people think we are a sex chat line ready to fulfill your every desire? I mean we do in fact have a lot of great products-books, toys, DVDs, massage products, etc., and we can give you the facts on how to use them or even how to pick out the perfect product for you, but we don’t give free “phone sex” scenarios. I am sure there are a lot of gifted people out there that can fill that need for you.

But don’t these clueless people realize that we are also here to take orders of wonderful customers who really want to place an order with us and when the clueless call, they keep the real customers from allowing us to help them? Sometimes I wish our phones could screen the calls first and if it was a clueless call on the other end, a light on the phone would flash that said “Wanker call alert”, it would make my job a lot smoother. But who knows with all this high-tech stuff coming out, it could be out one day.

The caller said the standard phrase then went on to tell me he needed to order a new penis pump, because his wife had thrown his out. Then went on to ask questions the Turbo Stroker. The Turbo Stroker is a wonderful toy for self pleasure. This high-tech waterproof penis pump features 3 vibration speeds and 3 “stroke” speeds which are sure to deliver pulse after pulse of amazing sensations.

I asked him if he was sure he wanted to order something else, wasn’t he afraid she might throw that one out too? He thought maybe he should wait and talk to his wife. He got off the phone.

Later that afternoon, the Turbo Stroker guy was back on the line and he spoke to his wife and she said that if he bought a vibrator for her, he could get his new toy. The next question was do you think she would like a vibrator or a dildo? That is a hard question to answer, since I didn’t know his wife personally and didn’t know what she preferred. So he said she will find a way to ask her. I suggested maybe getting one of our sexy, but educational movies such as “Personal Touch #1 – Toying with Pleasure”, it is way that two people can watch the movie together and maybe ask each other what looks good or maybe even see how your partner responds to the visuals in the movies.

He thought that was a good idea and decided that he wanted to buy some other things for himself and his wife. He asked me about the different lubes and which one would be non-sticky and long lasting. I told him the differences between water based and silicone-based.

With water based lubricants, it can be slick and non-sticky, such as Slippery Stuff. It is a thin gel consistency, has no flavor if you are going to engage in oral play and when you feel it is absorbing into the body, you can perk it right up with water. I was told that Slippery Stuff was used originally to help people get in and out of their scuba gear and then some enterprising, creative people found an additional use for it. Another good non-sticky, long lasting lubricant would be System Jo H20. It has the slick feel of silicone but is easier to wash out. He seemed intrigued with both. If you want a really long lasting lube, go with a nice silicone lubricant. Because it is not water based, it will not absorb into the body the way water based lubricants do and so it will keep working until you are done. And because you don’t have to apply more than one application, it is also cost effective.

Two good silicone lubricants we carry at Good Vibrations are Pink Lube and Pjur. They are also good for going into the hot tub or showering together. In fact, Silicone lubes are so slick that some people use them in massages for a warm up to a sensuous evening and if you are using condoms you don’t have to worry about the condoms denigrating the way an oil based product can. He thought the Pink Lube would be a good choice for his wife because the bottle was so pretty. He was so appreciative and happy that he had some new ideas to try out; he said he also wanted a toy they could use together.

I suggested the Screaming O. It is a disposable cock ring that provides vibration to both partners. The batteries only last about 30 minutes and then it is done, but surprisingly enough, we get a lot of return customers. Some people also use it as a finger vibe and can tease and play with their partner in different erogenous zones. He liked the idea and said “I’ll take that too”.

I also suggested the We Vibe. It is a great toy for using during intercourse for the woman to get stimulation in her internal pleasure zones including the G-Spot and her external pleasure zones. “I think my wife would really like that one too” so on the order it went. He was so excited about the new prospects of bringing in new things to try out on each other. He still wanted to get the Turbo Stroker, but still needed to get a vibrator for his wife. So I suggested a good multi-speed vibrator that was pretty, discreet and could be used internally and externally – the Gigi. It is rechargeable vibrator with various settings and level so intensity and excellent experimenting G-Spot as well as using the angled head for excellent clitoral stimulation.

He thought his wife might like something pretty like that and decided to put that on his order too. I was very happy to help him and answer his questions. He also bought some Sliquid Silk to use with his Turbo Stroker, a wonderful water-based cream-consistency lubricant. And they could also use the same lubricant for the Gigi. Because the Gigi has silicone on the shaft, a silicone lube might make the toy tacky.

So now it was time to get his information to ship out his new treasures. I asked him for his name, there was an uncomfortable pause. I asked him if he was ok. He said “Well I didn’t use my real name the first time I ordered something (I started to grow uneasy) “It is a very discreet process I assure you it is safe, the packages come in a very discreet Priority Mail package. Again a pause and then a “Click!” He hung up on me!

I had spent 90 minutes with this guy. When I told my customer service center co-worker Olive what he had done, because she was listening to my end of the conversation the whole time, she said “You’ve got to be kidding.” I was exhausted, but I like to look at experiences in the positive way: I got to talk more about our products, which I love; I learned new ways to describe a product; and what do you know… I got a blog entry out of it, too.

Many times Olive or I will have a caller who is very confused about opening the top of the G-Swirl or the G-Twist. “I just can’t seem to get it open!” our disconcerted callers tell us. No, you are not crazy. It is a little quirky in getting the top open. This is the way we coach our callers:

Near the base of the vibe are two indentations on each side of the shaft. Firmly press on these indentations and the end cap will pop up. Gently pull the end cap straight off from the shaft, do not twist the cap, and just pull straight off. Insert the batteries with the + and – ends opposite of each other and replace the cap.

The other toy we seem to do a lot of trouble shooting with is the Laya. It is a wonderful battery operated toy organically shaped to fit the clitoris area in a very pleasant way. It is also a good partner toy, because any part of the body that curves, such as the base of the Penis and the testicles will enjoy the purring vibrations. The cap is easy to remove, but when you insert the batteries, you have to make sure you have the batteries faced as it is illustrated in the diagram at the top of the battery compartment. If the batteries are in wrong, the Laya will turn on but you won’t be able to change settings and you can’t get it to go off.

I had one upset customer who sent me an email because she said the toy wasn’t working right and wanted to get something else. She described how every time she used it she could never get it to turn off unless she took the cap off. She got so frustrated, she threw it away! I wish she had contacted us before she took that step. She could be happily enjoying it today.

I get many calls from customers requesting a catalogue. We are no longer sending catalogues out at this time because we really want to go “green” by using our email Newsletters and keep our costs down so we don’t have to raise prices on our products. We are helping to keep Mother Earth healthy and saving our customers money (with the changing economy, having a nice orgasm can keep your stress level down-we don’t want you to miss out!)

If you shop online, you can join our discount club where you can save. The more money you spend with us, the more you can save. Here is the information on that:
http://www.goodvibes.com/faq.jhtml#discount

If you are a new customer with us and maybe you want to buy a new toy but you’re not quite sure what is the best toy for you? I suggest going on our website (GoodVibes.com) and seeing what we have and then when you have narrowed your choices, give us a call. Here are a couple of articles that may give you some insight:

GIve Me the Best Vibrator You Have

How to Use a Vibrator For Maximum Enjoyment & Pleasure

If you are in the Bay Area, you may want to come to one of our free classes on how to choose a vibrator. “Vibrators what’s the buzz?” It is going to be held on Saturday, May 23rd from 630 to 730 pm at our Polk Store location.

What is the P-spot or the G-spot and what kind of toys work great for that? Let me start with the P-spot. The P-spot is the prostate and it has a lot of nerve endings in that area so when your muscles spasm along with the orgasm you are having with your Penis, it is 100% more intense (I have been told). It is also a healthy way to keep your prostate in good health and com help ward off Prostate cancer. If you do your Prostate exercises on a regular basis, when your doctor gives you an exam, it won’t be uncomfortable, because you will be more used to the sensation. Here are some toy suggestions:

Peridise

Aneros

Progasm

Pandora Plug

As stated in the article, What is the G-spot? From our website section of Sex Ed 101: The G-spot is actually an area of spongy erectile tissue located inside the vagina also referred to as the periurethral sponge. The periurethral sponge surrounds the urethral opening, which is where urine exits the body, and is located approximately 1 to 2 inches inside the vagina along the front wall (towards the bellybutton).. “women who do respond positively to G-spot stimulation have described their orgasms as “full-bodied” and “mind-blowing” and definitely worth a try.” For Women wanting help with G-spot toys here are some popular items:

G-twist

El Love Smart Vibe

We Vibe

The We Vibe is a toy you can use during intercourse too!

So when you give us a call it can make things go more efficient if you have done some research and can give us more specific questions about the products you want to purchase. And this can insure that you make the best choice when you order from us. So just remember we’re here for you.

It was a male caller. He had a soft spoken voice and sounded as if he was from the South. “I’m a little embarrassed,” he said. This is my first time calling, but I am hoping you can help me…” I assure him that if I can answer any questions he has, I will be happy to help him out. “I am going to have a threesome with my wife and her girlfriend,” he said. My Call Center “Spidey Sense” kicked in and told me he didn’t really want to order anything—he just wanted to play out a fantasy with me as a willing participant.

I immediately changed to my dry neutral voice, the one that I reserve to keep things on a professional level. “My wife’s girlfriend is a transvestite,” he continued, “so I want some tips on masturbation.” I told him we have a lot of good books that can help, and I mentioned Betty Dodson’s “Sex For One”. He seemed disappointed, “Don’t you just have some tips you can give me?” Again I suggested he go on our website to see all the educational things and yes, erotica, that may give him some “tips”. I finally said that if he wasn’t ready to order, I had other calls I had to answer.

As I went back to answering email, I heard Olive get a phone call. I was listening to her side of the conversation, and I could tell it was the same “can you give me some tips on masturbation” caller. Olive was able to cut him off quickly. 10 minutes later, I get the same caller! He opened a little differently, but then started the same spiel “Wait a minute,” I said, “didn’t I just talk to you?” He recognized my voice and then I heard “click”.

I once had another caller who sounded very innocent. He had just gotten a Penis Pump and wasn’t sure how to use it. So I gave him the basic instructions. He thanked me and hung up. A few minutes later, he called again. Apparently, he was in the middle of using it and wanted to make sure he was doing it right. So I repeated the same information and he said thank you. Then, a few more minutes later, the phone rings and it is him on the other end, giving me his progress…you get the idea.

Luckily, these types of calls are a small percentage of the calls I get. I am always ready to answer questions like “I’ve never had a vibrator before, what do you suggest?” Or “My doctor suggests I call you—I have been having trouble getting lubricated, do you have anything you can recommend? I love answering these questions. I can hear in their voice the distress they feel. When the body goes through changes it is sometimes thought of as a loss to your sexuality. So when I can give them information about the many choices we have, I feel I am doing my job as a Sex Educator and this is why I find my job so satisfying.

But there is a small minority of people who seem to have the wrong idea about what we’re here for. We are here to help answer questions on our products. And yes, I will answer any questions you have as long as you don’t ask me any personal information or I know you are not being honest in your questions. But we are not here to give you juicy details to fulfill your fantasy for free. When a person who doesn’t have a clue about what we are here for tries to take advantage of us, it takes time away from our customers who are sincere and just want answers or who actually want to place an order with us.

So yes, I am here to answer questions and yes, I am here to take your order. But no, I am not a sex therapist or a willing participant in a wanker’s fantasy. There are 900 phone numbers you can call for that! But to our many customers who need help and advice, we are here for you.

I get paid for talking about sex. Yes, I am a “call girl”—a call girl who works in the Call Center at Good Vibrations and I am here to help you!

I have been working in the Call Center for two months and during the course of my phone calls I have been asked everything from how to use a penis pump while the caller is trying it out, to a woman wanting instruction on using her first vibrator. I love being able to answer any questions so that a person not used to talking about sex openly gets a better understanding of how much fun sex can be—when you ask the right questions.

I don’t charge for my enticing sexual tips, but I do take our customers’ orders for the products we sell and I offer advice about the toys we have or how to use a penis pump or cock ring. I can point people to the perfect books, DVDs or toys that will help them give a good blow job or achieve G-Spot orgasms or teach a woman learn to ejaculate.

I can offer suggestion about how to prolong orgasms, stop a man from ejaculating before he wants to, how to listen to our bodies to have a full body orgasm or invite an additional person into the relationship and achieve compersion—the satisfaction of seeing your partner happy with another person without jealousy—a truly empowering thing. One of the true definitions of love is supporting your partner in getting what she or he needs to feel secure and loved.

Do you want the perfect lube, with a long-lasting and silky feeling? Or would you like advice on choosing the perfect cock ring and the reasons why it is an enjoyable enhancement. Or maybe you just want to spice up your relationship? We have such busy lives sometimes it is necessary to learn to be spontaneous or maybe learn to enjoy the happy, sex-thoughts of a sex date. Do you want help with planning a sexy weekend or set the mood for a first date where you know that at the end of the evening, the two or three or you are settling down for a night of passion and exploration of the human body—touching, probing and licking?

I can help you to find the right products-candles, massage lotions and oils, flavored lubricants and how to put on a condom in sexy way that it is a perfect form of foreplay. Yes, we have a lot of things to help you make it a night you won’t forget. And we are not afraid to answer your questions. We want to educate and enlighten our customers in enjoying ways that is our sexual birthright. That is one of the missions of Good Vibrations. Sex is fun and healthy, and what consenting humans do that brings them joy and happiness and causes harm to no one is natural.

We want to take out the stigma about fetish and anal play and have people proclaim “Yes I love Anal Play or BDSM or living a Polyamorous life—it keeps me happy and my partner as well!” It will fill my heart when more men and women can say these words and not have the slightest tinge of guilt, which is, unfortunately, still prevalent in our society!

To quote something Harvey Milk used to say, “My name is Regina Jacobs and I am here to recruit you!” In the weeks to come, I will share experiences of the calls I receive in our department. And I encourage you, our faithful readers and customers, to call us with your questions so my co-worker Olive and I can help you. Because we are here to take your orders, we might only be able to spend 5 minutes chatting with you, but we do encourage you to ask those questions and when you are ready, call us back and let us take your orders. Just remember we are here for you.

I also invite you to email me (customerservice@goodvibes.com) with any questions you would like to share here on the blog. If you are asking these questions, you can bet there is someone else who is also thinking of the same thing.