I’ll let you in on a little secret. Products made specifically for sex are sold at much higher profit margins than similar items sold for non-sexy purposes. It seems that the sex industry has decided that we’re willing to pay top dollar for products that are supposed to fill our sex lives with passion and lust.
And while I’m willing to pay more money for high quality dildos and vibrators, other items can be obtained elsewhere for a fraction of the price.
Say you want to nibble something tasty off of your sweetheart. Go to the grocery store instead of a sex shop and you will save $5-$20 easily on buying chocolate syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, peanut butter, or whatever else your heart and loins desire. Plus, they’ll taste better than most of the stuff at the sex shop. I know, I’ve tasted a lot of them … bleck!
Maybe you want to tie your sweetie up – you’ll save buckets of money by buying rope or carabiners at hardware stores or zip ties at electronics stores.
Just get a new dildo and it doesn’t quite fit in your harness? O-rings are plentiful at the hardware store. Just remember to measure your dildo first so you get the right fit. They don’t tend to like it if you bring it in with you.
Pet stores can also be filled with fantastic sexy finds for cheap. Try a little sensation play with a feather cat toy or a collar and leash set to play with dominance.
Want to dish out a good spanking, but tired of hurting your hand? Kitchen implements such as wooden spoons and spatulas work very nicely.
Get creative! The next time you go out shopping for something mundane let your mind wander to sexier possibilities.
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