BROOKLYN, N. Y. – In the p. c.
Hipsters enclave in Brooklyn, New YorkY.
Local residents have little opinion about the opening of a new sex store. The high-
Design Babeland shop, claiming to be a "child"
Friendly, "though not completely screaming.
Unlike the dark and dirty old sex shops, the Babeland store has upbeat music
Changing saleswoman and baby table
Marketing itself is an interesting place for couples to shop.
This is part of a growing trend spread from the city of Wisconsin to Los Angeles, trying to get rid of this part of the sex industry.
"If you walk into a mainstream sex store, you may be greeted by a clear image and an artificial sexual act, like a blonde woman who throws her head back, claire Cavanah, owner of babelands, said: "This is something to be pleased with at the moment. ".
The store officially opened on Sunday, the fifth Babeland of Cavanah, who opened his first store in Seattle Wash.
1993, with friends and business partner Rachel Wenning.
Since then, the two have opened a store in New York and a store in Los Angeles, which is closed this year.
Click here to view interviews with store and owner Claire Cavanah.
Even if it is not displayed in a striking window-
Watch the stroller in the crowded streets of the House
Park Slope friendly hotel
Some residents don't even know where it is.
When asked what she thinks about the location of the store, Lisa-
She refused to give her last name.
I don't know the name of this store or what it sells, but put her little son in front so she can go through it quickly.
When she came back, she declared it "elegant ".
Although all the windows are gorgeous, not everyone is excited about the arrival of the store.
"It's totally immoral, it's not elegant --
"It shouldn't be here," said Brooklyn resident Anthony weita . ". In other towns
Lake Forest outside St. Paul, Minn.
Or Avon, Indiana or outside Jefferson, near Charleston, USA. Va. —
The local government has been trying to limit such businesses.
Cavanagh agreed that the store would not fly.
Cavanah said it was all "part of the renovation" and she was a resident of Brooklyn and a mother who looked more like the president of PTA than the owner of the sex toy store.
Babeland, sandwiched between a maternity store and an organic coffee shop, tries to fit into its environment.
"This is a diverse, very popular open community of park slopes.
This is a perfect location, "said Natalia zukman, a Park Slope resident, who is a passionate supporter of the store.
At least for now, the store has received most positive reviews.
"I think the ladies will be very excited about this and I'm sure there will be some gentlemen too," said Zukerman . ".
Cavanah and employees aim to make women feel empowered, not embarrassed, they say.
A sign in front of the store begged the customer to "relax, look around and enjoy" and the staff "tried to have a sense of humor and become smart and enthusiastic, cavanah said.
"Here we really try to say hello to everyone in terms of their sexuality.
This means from the "sexy mom Series" to the mother who adds spice to sex life, to the vast array of products for those who want to experience some kind of intimacy --or bondage.
It's too early to tell if there's some openness.
Thoughtful Brooklyn residents will promptly object to some of Cavanah's past clients who may be followed --
Just like a man who was reported to be a pedophile came to her other store wearing a baby diaper, sucking a pacifier, and grabbing the rattle.
But Amanda asreski, an employee of a pregnant woman from nearby
Wearing a shop bump and talking about sex is a natural thing that should be interesting.
"Where else would you put such a store?
It seems wrong to put it in a bad neighborhood or a dirty one, "she said.
Click here to see the reaction of Park Slope residents.