NYC's favorite sex toy shop, Babeland, is hosting a Fifty Shades of Grey event (naturally!). The store's Pamela Doan tells us, "Every other customer at Babeland mentions this book... It’s been very stimulating for New Yorkers!" To help the women of New York recreate the role-playing fantasies played out in the series, they're going to toss them all in a room with their lovers, some booze, and some pointers. more ›

The toy will be in their shops next week, selling for $114.40. And if you aren't satisfied with the sayings, there is also voice-recording capability, which means you can record some of your favorite political commentators on television. C'mon, you know you always wanted to hate-f*ck Shep Smith. more ›

The Babeland outpost in Park Slope is offering up a new service for Brooklynites who don't want to get out of bed: they'll deliver sex toys to your door, and by bike! According to the Brooklyn Paper (who just happened to find out about it?), the service costs a whopping 30 bucks, but it's free on Valentine's Day. more ›

Well then, you've got almost one month to prepare for this magical event, which will put you in close range with the nation's hottest firefighters... and the city's finest sex toy collection. The "mix & mingle" event is for the Nation's Bravest 2012 calendar, so you can pick one of those up while you're there too, and will take place at Babeland SoHo on December 14th, from 7 to 9 p.m. more ›

Babeland of Brooklyn is celebrating Earth Day the only way they know how: the kinky way. Tonight they're hosting a lesson filled with "eco-sexy tips" and invite their "crafty customers to make DIY floggers from recycled bicycle tubes donated by Ride Brooklyn." If you can't join them at 6 p.m., but are in need of a fast flogging fix, fear not... the shop's Pamela Doan tells us all you need is dowels, electrical tape (comes in lots of colors so you can make it pretty!), and recycled bike inner tubes. more ›

After a stressful few moments in the voting booth tomorrow, why not head home and unwind with a new vibrator in hand? Or not, prude. Anyway, as with their 2008 promotion, Babeland is offering up a silver bullet vibrator ($15 value) to anyone who votes in the election tomorrow (or anyone who lies about voting in the election tomorrow, really). Not a bad reward for simply fulfilling one's civic duty. Here's the deal: Visit their retail stores on election day and tell them you voted, or go online and type in the code “110210” at checkout. You'll take home one silver bullet, and the satisfying knowledge that Christine O'Donnell probably disapproves. more ›

While the prudes in Sheepshead Bay may want to torch the sex shop that recently moved into the neighborhood, other parts of New York City welcome sex toy purveyors with open arms (and legs). According to the Daily News: sex sells! Still! more ›

This was too good to wait for our weekend newsletter: the frisky folks at Babeland just emailed to alert us of their DIY Porn event this weekend taking place at Monkey Town (R.I.P.?). It costs 10 bucks, it's interactive and here's what they say:

"Always wanted to make your own dirty movies? We know great porn and can tell you what makes it hot. At this fun and interactive event, Babeland’s self-declared porn-a-saurus, Kelly Arbor, will take you through the process of imagining, enacting and shooting your first (of many) homemade adult videos."

No wonder the pent-up Park Slope parents don't want to pay a membership fee for their online ranting board, they need to save that cash for sex toys! Sweet, vibrating sex toys. Babeland in Park Slope is turning one year old (we talked to owner Claire Cavanah last year upon opening), and business is still booming—the shop told us, "We’ve sold 16,389 sex toys since last June. More than 15,000 customers have come in. More than 2,000 people attended a workshop or free event." Park Slope, are you blushing? The number one products are the Rabbit Habit and Gigi vibrators, but the men are getting into the action as well—also in the top 5 are the We Vibe (the only vibrator that can be worn during intercourse) and the Sonic Ring, which is worn by men but benefits the women. To celebrate the big day, and your loyalty, they're hosting a customer-appreciation party this Sunday (noon to 4 p.m.), where you'll get a 15% off coupon for discounts on all purchases made this month. There will also be raffles, beverages and gift bags for early birds. Just please leave the kids at home, 'kay? more ›

This week's New York Magazine has a sprawling piece on the state of small businesses in the five boroughs, and how they're surviving during the financial crisis. While things look pretty glum (even beer sales are down!), the sex toy kingpins at Babeland have seen a rise in sales. Not only that, but their luxury products are flying off the shelves. Are singles and couples alike saving money by staying in and spicing things up? Babeland tells us: "December was our best month in a 15 year history. It’s holding strong, too, as we go into Valentine’s day. What’s interesting, I think, is what isn’t selling. Novelty items have had a drop. These are things like the Ducky vibrator, penis cupcake molds, products that function more as gag gifts than real sex aids. Customers are making purchases that are more of an investment—luxury vibes are made of high quality materials, rechargeable, and customizable, high functioning toys that tend have multiple ways they can be used." more ›

Reminder! Now that you've done your civic duty and cashed in with free treats, head over to Babeland to pick up your Maverick sleeve (gentlemen) or Silver Bullet vibrator (ladies). We just talked to the shop, and with the stores only opened for a couple of hours, they've already had well over 200 people stop in asking for the toys. Get yours before it's too late! The three shop locations are at 462 Bergen Street in Brooklyn, and 94 Rivington Street and 43 Mercer Street in Manhattan (they'll each be handing them out through the 11th). So which gender is looking to spice up their election eve? Babeland tells us they're going at a pace of about 4-1, vibes to mavericks. more ›

Sure, it's going to be gratifying voting for Barack Obama Tuesday (sorry one McCain reader), but the folks at Babeland want to make you feel even more gratified. Like, between your legs, if you know what we mean. The sex toy shop just sent over a press release, declaring that every voter that comes into their shop next Tuesday (and through the 11th) will receive a Silver Bullet vibrator, or a Maverick (pictured). That second one is for the men out there, and to put it conservatively, it's a...sleeve. All you have to do is "bring your voter registration card, ballot stub or your word of honor that you cast a ballot on November 4th" and they'll hook you up with the goods, which will probably help keep stress levels down until the election results are in. more ›

This year sex shop Babeland celebrates its 15th year, and its 1st Brooklyn store. Claire Cavanah is the co-owner, but she's also a Park Slope mom...so naturally the borough's first Babeland is landing right in her own nabe. So far the neighbors have greeted them with an unexpected level of excitement, and today the Park Slope outlet of Babeland will finally open its doors. Recently Cavanah told us about the shop's history, the neighborhood-specific events planned and what products she think will fly off the shelves in the Slope. more ›

Park Slope parents were legitimately (and surprisingly) thrilled when they discovered Babeland would be building a new home in their community. Now the sex shop will be opening its doors at 462 Bergen Street on June 3rd, and they're certainly fitting in well with the Park Slope stroller set. more ›

The NY Post spoke to two Park Slope residents before declaring the new Babeland sex toy shop would be giving off some bad vibes to the locals when it moved into their 'hood. But NYMag points out the Park Slope parents, if the Brooklynian message board is any indication, are rather delighted by their future neighbor. more ›