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5 reviews for The Art Of Loving
5 reviews in English
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Review from Luisa D.
11/2/2011 2 Check-ins Here
It's a small store but I like the simple lay-out and organised feel of it. It's a quiet store but the staff are helpful when you need them. They always ask us if we need any help with anything.
The prices aren't bad and it's in my neighbourhood so it's my go-to store for bringing sexy back. -
Review from Louise G.
5/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
Small store. Decent selection and pricing.
Location offers seminars and sessions on a variety of topics. Very couple and female friendly.
A-OK :) -
Review from Lisa Marie M.
Vancouver, BC
4/17/2011
Came here to specifically get a certain vibe 'the red zinger"
Walked in with my 2 girlfriends and it was dead silent.
Nobody was in the store-no music nothing.
The girl who worked there did not say hi or greet us in any way.
Too busy online reading something.
Lucky we knew our way around and didn't require any assistance.
I could not imagine how i would of felt if i was someone who had not ever been in a place like this- I probably would of turned around and walked right back out
Considering this is a more "upscale boutique" type sex store one would think that she would of greeted us and asked if we needed any help finding anything or if we had any questions. The customer service was nil.
Asked for the vibes, and for her to test them for us (which she did very unenthusiastically ) and bought a pair of thigh highs. Paid and left
Womyn's Wear on Commercial Drive is similar in product selection but with sales people who really go out of there way to help.
We all agreed that the atmosphere and customer service left MUCH to be desired.Listed in: Downtown Vancouver, Shopping!!, Adult Stores
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Review from Peter S.
6/23/2009
What... You think I'm going to reveal all my secrets?
5 sexy stars!
Get your own bag of tricks :-) -
Review from Dani B.
10/20/2009
Even though this place is pretty small, it caters to everyone. I was really impressed with the relaxed atmosphere and the friendly staff. If you look on their website they also do workshops so if you are down for something new, check one of them out, sometimes they're free and sometimes there is a nominal cost.
Specialties
1) A welcoming, comfortable and aesthetic space
Our store is specially designed to provide an attractive and friendly environment to shop for sexual products.
2) Quality products
We carry a wide range of toys, erotic accessories, and media, including books, art, and DVDs. All of our media is women-friendly and sex-positive.
3) Knowledgeable staff
Our staff are open-minded and knowledgeable about the products they sell.
4) Customer education
We provide education through product explanations by our sales staff, detailed in-store "shelf talker" displays, a monthly email newsletter, an online archive of our sex-tips and product reviews, and our seminars.
5) Community involvement
We sponsor sex-positive art festivals, feature erotic artists in our gallery, assist sex-positive journalists, and advocate for sexual human rights.
History
Established in 2002
Owners Vera Zyla and John Ince sought to create a sex-positive environment that would foster the joys of erotic loving through retail products, education and artistic creation.
We now carry over 1000 different pleasure products and boast the best selection of sexuality books and educational videos in Vancouver.
Our seminar program is very busy with seminars on a wide range of sexual subjects. Sometimes we take our seminars "on the road." Vera and John have given seminars at universities, conferences, trade shows, private homes, and even the local church.
Erotic art is an especially important part of our agenda. We have done shows featuring local graphic artists, Japanese Shunga art, erotic lamps, and photography.
We started our online store in 2003 and it is now going strong. We completely revamped our website in 2007. We launched Vancouver Bachelorette in 2009 and are happy to offer all types of parties at our store or in your home.
Meet the Business Owner: Vera Z and John I.
Vera Zyla is a sex educator, co-owner of The Art of Loving and has a degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She has been leading erotic education seminars and events for over six years at The Art of Loving, conferences, trade shows and private gatherings. Vera is seen regularly in the media, and has been interviewed for TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines. She believes that a happy and active sex life is one of the keys to mental and physical wellness.
John Ince, co-owner, , is an erotic arts enthusiast. As a lawyer and writer he has been professionally involved with sexual issues for over 20 years. His book The Politics of Lust was published in Canada in October 2003 and in the United States in 2005. In December 2005 the Georgia Straight profiled him in a cover story.
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