Early to Bed

Okay, look. LOOK. I am not what you would call a particularly adventurous dude, in a sexual sense. I would not call myself prudish exactly, but my experience of sex toys largely consists of putting on a blank look and saying «What are sex toys?» Still, I strive to be a good partner, so I stood around making Jerry Lewis noises and tugging at my collar while my girlfriend shopped. The staff seems very knowledgeable, the place is nicely arranged, there is lots of helpful information, and everything is HOYVEN GLAYVIN WHOO HA-​HA NICE LAY-​DIES

Staff was awesome and prices were very reasonable. Was please with the selection and the fun bookshelf.

I ordered through FTM Essentials, which is the same company but with a portion of their inventory specifically geared toward transgender individuals. I ordered a Masho Packer and an Aslan packing strap. They gave me 2-​day shipping, everything was packaged very nicely in a sealed priority bag, and they even included a few pamphlets with resources for trans folks, and tips for how to keep my packer healthy. They also included a little candy! Awesome, guys! Great stuff. They also worked promptly with my pathetic, anxious butt when I messed up the order a little bit, and combined my two objects together and refunded the second shipping. Great work, buds!

Early 2 Bed is a great resource for adult goodies, I’ve purchased many a vibrator and/​or bachelorette party gift there! A beautiful space with lovely service, I’m always happy when I get to pop in for visit!

This is my shop of choice. They’re always very knowledgeable and super friendly. Their website is a handy tool with a shop and knowledge base. I like that my friend was able to order something for me long-​distance and it didn’t need to be shipped to me, I could just pick it up, since I’m local. So many businesses don’t allow pickup if you order online.
I remember hearing about the shop before I ever actually moved to Chicago. I think I read an article about it or by one of the staff in a feminist magazine. Always a good sign that the place will be female friendly and won’t make me feel like a pervert for walking in with a vagina.

E2B is by far the best shop in the area. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and they work hard to keep the product accessible and non-​intimidating. Plus, their prices are totally reasonable and they only sell quality product. Even though we’ve moved out of the city we still drive in to visit E2B when we have shopping to do. There’s no place comparable in the city or ‘burbs!

Wonderful business, sex positive staff (of course.) and female-​oriented– I’ve been a customer here for at least 5 years. They used to be on Sheridan, which was much closer to my house (*sniff*) but now I will totally trek out of the way to get what I… ahem… need.

Always a delight, and the new location isn’t nearly as hard to park near. The standard to which I hold all other sex shops.

The staff here is super helpful, it doesn’t have the creepy vibe of some other «adult» stores, and there is plenty of product to sample to find something to meet your needs. Definitely recommended.

Early to Bed is my favorite sex shop in the city. It’s welcoming, non-​judgemental, and in no way scummy. A really nice selection of various apparatuses and accouterments for your individual use, or with a friend, or with several friends.
Check out their website for lots of tips and product reviews too!

So nice and unpretentious at all. And easy to get to. Love this place. I used the Unilocal deal and got some great gag gifts. Highly recommend!

Early To Bed is wonderful. The staff and the reviews of each product are informative and helpful. I like that you can handle an example of what you purchase before you buy it. The prices are moderate, but you don’t want cheap crap when it comes to sex supplies. You just don’t. So Early To Bed’s prices are exactly what you want — they don’t break the bank severely but they don’t sell cheap, flimsy crap either.
Interesting tidbit, after I had a hysterectomy, I wondered whether I still had a Gspot. My knowledge of my parts was dismal at best at that time, and Early To Bed’s friendly staff let me know that not only do I still have one, but there are a myriad of ways to make it feel awesome.
I’m so blessed to live in Chicago where we have this sort of thing. Searah, the owner, is super nice too! Support your local businesses, people. You’ll be glad you did!

I needed a body-​stocking for my cute new two piece dress. I looked at a couple of places beforehand and they were either sold out, since it was right after Valentines Day, or WAY too expensive ($ 30? No way!)!
EtB is in my area, so I decided to try there as a last hope. The store is very comfortable and cute compared to places like Lovers Lane or Lovers Playground that make you feel like a perv.
The selection and prices are great. They have something for everyone and if you want quality over quantity and they have that down pact. If you’re looking for a HUGE selection, no dice. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. If you have ANY questions about anything there, they will definitely be able to help you as they know about everything they have, which is another big difference from most places.
So if you’re in the area and in the market for anything, drop in and pay them a visit. You won’t regret it.

Love this place. Go out of my way to make any purchases here. Great staff. Great selection. Clean and welcoming environment. Can’t say enough good things.

The staff was amazing and friendly. They were very willing to answer any questions or help you pick out what was best for your needs and desires.
The store is extremely clean and classy. It was an amazing atmosphere, and I found that it was unlike most shops that I had been to. It wasn’t dark or cramped.
The reason I knocked a star off was because of the limited parking and smaller toy selection. Obviously, it’s Chicago, so parking was expected to be more limited. The two times that I’ve been there, the first time parking was so easy to find. The second time, it took us about 10 minutes to fine a spot. Now, the toy selection is great, but it is smaller. They do have something for everyone, but I do hope that the options expand in the future.

So helpful picking out new toys I’ve never tried. The ladies were wonderful and very informative. Great prices too!

I recently bought my first real toy, some Luna Beads, and a book here. The salesperson was knowledgeable, relaxed, and down-​to-​earth. The only reason I don’t give it five stars is I wish she’d told me more about the Luna Beads before I bought them — apparently the only Luna Beads they had for sale are generally for older women who have gone through pregnancy (I am not in this category now). This is widely available information online, and there are other sizes of Luna Beads for other categories of woman-​bodies. I wish she had mentioned this. Possibly she assumed I knew more than i did. I haven’t yet tried the Luna Beads and so they may work out — but I can’t return them if they don’t because this is Early to Bed’s policy. No returns on books or toys.
Other than this issue, I enjoy the store! I also appreciate the hours they’re open. Thanks ETB!

Prior to visiting Early to Bed, all of my experience with places to purchase sex toys from came from shops off the freeway just over the Wisconsin border. Those places, in addition to offering a broad range of toys and videos, also provided the female shopper with the opportunity to be mentally undressed and stared at creepily by vagrants.
Needless to say, when I moved into the apartment building above Early to Bed, I had no idea what was inside. It seemed so quaint and the clientele always left happy. Shortly after lamenting to a friend that my Pocket Rocket had broken and that I didn’t feel like venturing to the northlands to get a replacement, she informed me of the truth behind Early to Bed. Curiosity piqued, I went in that night. What a lovely little store! No sales people to pressure you and no sexual predators, just a calming and peaceful vibe and plenty of fun little toys and trinkets.
Even though I live closer to the Kenosha shops, I still will head back to Early to Bed every time I need a little pick-​me-​up.

Been a huge fan of this place since I moved out of Uptown in 2010.
To this day it’s the only shop I feel comfortable enough to physically walk into. Their online videos are great too and so informative. I really love this shop! I feel like it’s personally catered to me.
What else is there to say?
My boyfriend walked into the store with me once. He was quiet the whole time until we approached the woman at the register.
He said, «Man. It is SO chill in here.» and she chuckled haha.

Gotta give props to Early to Bed for being a place where women can feel comfortable shopping for some pretty personal stuff! Not long ago I made a vow not to patronize sex shops that make me feel gross — like if they’ve got porn posters everywhere, or creepy men hanging out in every aisle. In some cities you don’t have a choice, but you do in the Chi! Enter — Early to Bed.
An easy mosey from the Red Line, Early to Bed is a small, attractively arranged little store. Everything is easy to see, and interactive — there are samples of all the toys sitting out — you can turn them on, feel the settings, etc — but if you buy one, you obviously get a brand spankin’ new one in a box from the back. The selection is small, but top-​quality. You get the sense they aren’t just stocking the shelves with random crap — everything gets the owner’s seal of approval.
When I first walked in, the woman working there was talking to a man, helping him buy some toys to use with his girlfriend. It was incredibly sweet, the way she helped him feel comfortable, answered his questions honestly, and really took the time to help him make a good purchase. She applied the same friendliness and involvement with me, giving personal recommendations of certain products, and generally being incredibly knowledgeable about what was new and «hot» on the market.
And as everyone says, they are woman-​positive (donation box to the Chicago Abortion Fund on the counter), queer-​friendly, and believe that sex is a rockin’ thing. Nothing seedy or gross here at all. It’s a safe place, bottom line.