Opened by two women in 1993 with a focus on sex-positive feminism, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better place to start. They're the most-reviewed Seattle shop on Yelp and have the reputation to match.

"Your friendly neighborhood sex shop" was opened in January of 2006 in by two former social workers who wanted to have a bit more fun at work. Their comfortable atmosphere and knowledgeable staff offer a good starting point for would-be sex shoppers.

For 28 years, Castle Megastore has been providing access to romantic aids and sex toys across the country. According to one Yelper, “Castle is big and has tons of toys, magazines, videos, types of lube, lingerie, and a small fetish section.” So if you're looking for something specific, chances are they've got it.

While the staff is considered friendly, they get a knock for limited selection from many reviews. They do have Fifty Shades-themed events planned, so...

They also have stores in Everett and Marysville if you're super-shy and don't want to run the risk of being seen. Large selection of toys, lingerie and more.

Doghouse Leathers was established in 2006 and moved into their current store in 2010. They're focused on leatherwear for Seattle Men's Leather, Kink and Bear Communities and they offer "the northwest's largest selection of Nasty Pig products." Perfect!

While not a sex toy shop or lingerie store, we figured this place should be on any list for awakened sexualities. Founded in 1999, the Center for Sex Positive Culture is a nonprofit, membership-based community center established to create an environment that was accommodating to sex positive communities and transformative in all areas of human sexuality, and has succeeded in creating that environment.