Sex shop
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+ | A '''sex shop''' (also called '''adult shop''', '''erotic shop''' or '''adult book store''') is a [[retailer]] that sells products related to adult sexual or erotic entertainment, such as [[vibrator (sex toy)|vibrator]]s, [[lingerie]], [[clothing]], [[pornography]], and other related products. The world's first sex shop was opened in 1962 by [[Beate Uhse AG]] in [[Flensburg]], [[West Germany]], and sex shops can now be found in many countries and online. Sex shops are part of the [[sex industry]]. In most jurisdictions, sex shops are regulated by law, with access not permitted to [[child|minor]]s, the age depending on local law. Some jurisdictions prohibit sex shops and the merchandise they sell. In some jurisdictions that permit it, they may also show pornographic movies in [[Adult video arcade|private video booths]], or have private [[striptease]] or [[peep show]]s. Also an [[adult movie theater]] may be attached. There are also many online sex shops selling a variety of adult content such as [[sex toy]]s, [[pornographic magazine]]s, [[pornographic film]]s and fetish wear etc. These types of shop are often favoured by the consumer as they have less overheads and can be perused within the comfort of the home. Their discreetness is also appealing to some. | ||
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A sex shop (also called adult shop, erotic shop or adult book store) is a retailer that sells products related to adult sexual or erotic entertainment, such as vibrators, lingerie, clothing, pornography, and other related products. The world's first sex shop was opened in 1962 by Beate Uhse AG in Flensburg, West Germany, and sex shops can now be found in many countries and online. Sex shops are part of the sex industry. In most jurisdictions, sex shops are regulated by law, with access not permitted to minors, the age depending on local law. Some jurisdictions prohibit sex shops and the merchandise they sell. In some jurisdictions that permit it, they may also show pornographic movies in private video booths, or have private striptease or peep shows. Also an adult movie theater may be attached. There are also many online sex shops selling a variety of adult content such as sex toys, pornographic magazines, pornographic films and fetish wear etc. These types of shop are often favoured by the consumer as they have less overheads and can be perused within the comfort of the home. Their discreetness is also appealing to some.
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