The Best UK Adult Store

Every day millions of motorists go through a sex shop near a service station. Handcuffs, lingerie, and synthetic body parts are all for sale on one of England's most crowded roads. But who goes in?

Also called adult stores or erotic shops, sex shops sell pornography, lingerie and other sex toys. The stores offer lingerie, pornography, and other sexually explicit toys. The majority of licensed shops for sex have darkened-out windows to be in compliance with the Indecent Displays Act.

Ann Summers

Ann Summers has become a household name when it comes to tops adult toys shops. But it wasn't always this repute. When the brand first introduced, a lot of British consumers were shocked. In all honesty, sex stores weren't supposed to be found on the high-street. With a little creativity, and determination, the business was able to establish an area of business.

The key to Ann Summers' success is its approach to sex. While it stocks a broad selection of lingerie and costume it also sells potions and lotions to aid women to reach their sexual heights. The brand has even developed a series that encourage women to try new experiences. The company is committed to helping women discover joy and is among the few companies in the world that is focused on female sexual well-being.

The Party Plan, introduced in 1981, was another factor to the company's success. Similar to a Tupperware event the parties were created to be a unique way for the company to promote its products as well as circumvent the laws that limit the display of sexually explicit toys. You'll be hard-pressed to find any British woman today who hasn’t heard of Ann Summers Party.

By 2022, the firm will have 86 high-street stores and an online presence throughout the world. Its brand is synonymous to female empowerment and is a reliable expert on sexy lace and satin.

Prowler

A popular gay high-street store that has been in existence since 1997, Prowler has grown from its beginnings as a publishing house to become one of the biggest business owned by gay men in Europe. The flagship store located in Soho stocks everything you would expect from a store dedicated to gay lifestyle that includes all the porn and sex toys and the usual selection of LGBTQ books and DVDs.

This large shop is divided into two areas The front section stocks various literature and coffee-table style books, as well as brand-name underwear and sexy poppers. The back is more erotic and has a wide selection of male sex toys, many with a masculine, appealing design. They also sell advanced tickets for the major dance parties in Soho which could be a useful way to avoid the long lines.

This long-running gay fetish store is a great place to find a range of underwear, sex toys and stimulants. They also have a wide collection of fetish clothes and a range of restraints, ranging from collars to strap-ons. The London branch has a small but well-stocked selection, and an excellent customer service.

Simply Pleasure

This new licensed shop, located in an old McDonald's south of Grantham on the A1 is the UK's top adult store. It has a huge choice of erotic toys and is split into three separate departments. The first offers a vast collection of sexy clothing and dressing-up wear from fetish nurse to PVC and rubber. The second section has an extensive collection of sexy toys. The department also houses bondage equipment, including restraints, paddles and restraints. The third department has numerous naughty dvds.

The new Simply Pleasure store joins the existing Prowler, Prowler RED and Soho Original adult stores under the ABS Group banner. It is a family-owned business with the capacity of 130 employees and 24 outlets. The company is known for its high-quality merchandise, and excellent customer service. In addition to sexual toys, Simply Pleasure sells lubes and products for sexual wellness. The store is staffed by friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Despite some concerns over the location, the Central Bedfordshire Council has not restricted the store or table dance clubs. The council recently announced a request for feedback on what it calls an "nil" policy, however this doesn't affect existing shops and does not apply to any future applications.