The Tool Shed : An Erotic Boutique

They have everything. If you need something they don’t have, they can get it. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and a great location. What more could you ask for.

This place was amazing, and i will never go back to the «seedy» incensed riddled, adult stores. I couldn’t believe how helpful and knowledgable the staff was. All of the items were out so they could be seen and held, which was a new thing for me, and made me feel better about my purchase. Nothing was in hard plastic and i wasnt guessing about what i was buying.
Also it was brightly lit, and i did not feel like i was being judged while i walked around and looked at all the items. It was like a trip to any other atore in that respect, and i didn’t feel «dirty» after i left.

Great selection, knowledgeable and helpful staff. As a woman, I feel right at home and comfortable there, which is not true of all sex shops by any means, and which I think is absolutely by design. It doesn’t feel «shady» in any way, just positive and fun and very affirming of diversity. I go there not just for sex-​related items but for my reusable menstrual products, too. Highly recommended to anyone and everyone!

Great selection and great customer service. They made a 1^st-​timer like me feel comfortable.

This is a great erotic shop. It’s clean and organized, they have a great selection, and the staff are very friendly and helpful! Overall it has a welcoming atmosphere; I will definitely be coming back.

I love this place so much! They have a great selection of toys, books, clothing, and novelties. The store is small, welcoming, and nicely organized. They carry various toys made by local community members, which is very refreshing. The quality of their products is impeccable. Although, the best part about this store hands down is the staff! Everyone who works at Tool Shed is extremely helpful and knowledgeable about sexual health and the products they sell. I always leave very happy and satisfied, definitely my favorite shop.

Easily the best erotic shop I’ve ever visited. They have a huge selection in a small space. Very well organized. Fun & interactive. Helpful people that are willing to help when you want and willing to give you your space if you want. Very intuitive. We were able to purchase a plus size harness here (thank you!) and some fun toys. They have a plethora of single use lube packets if you’re looking for something new. I would highly recommend this shop! We went during pride (more than once) and will definitely be back!

Having been to only one other adult store, my experience is quite limited. That being said I was very impressed with the overall look and «feel» of The Tool Shed. The environment was welcoming and their offerings were tastefully displayed. The guy at the counter was friendly, not a all pushy. He greeted my guy and I and asked if we were looking for something special. This being my first purchase at an adult store I really wasn’t sure. So he told us to take our time and look around and if we had any questions he’d be happy to help. So we browsed for a little bit looking at all the interesting items and when I decided what is was I was interested in, I had a few questions which he thoroughly answered and made us feel completely comfortable with our final purchase. I will recommend this fantastic store to my friends and I will be back.

Clean. Extremely well organized. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. First trip to an adult store with new gf and I think that we have been forever spoiled! We are now Even ordering from them online. Dont go to a seedy truck stop, do yourself a favor and go to the toolshed!

Are we ready to over-​share, Unilocal?
Good, because that’s what I plan on doing.
See, I’m polyamorous (yes, Google Chrome spellchecker, that *is* a real word) and extremely kinky. I’ve alluded to my situation on Unilocal before but never elaborated because it’s never been relevant, but now it is, so here-​goes: I am a straight, cisgendered male; I’m engaged to a mostly female-​presenting bisexual genderqueer person and also dating a bisexual cisgendered woman. My fiancée and my girlfriend are dating, and also date a lesbian transwoman. It’s really not as complicated as it seems. There is also a power-​exchange dynamic between myself and the people I’m dating. I feel like it’s also worth mentioning that my father is a post-​operative transsexual woman and a census of my friends reveals most of them are some flavor of LGBT.
Why do I mention all this? After all, it’s not directly relevant to a consideration of their sex toys and staff, right?
Well, you’d think so, but in the world of «adult entertainment» I’ve really never come across an environment that was as immediately accepting of everything I just mentioned. I mean, I obviously didn’t tell my entire life’s story to the staff, but without saying so many words they have been able to showcase merchandise that would fit into our dynamic perfectly. And boy, do they carry a lot of it. (Disclaimer, I’ve never bought any of it because we’ve had everything we really needed since before I ever stepped foot in here).
And like Phillip L. said, they don’t make you uncomfortable while you’re there. That’s what sets this place apart from your average sex-​shop.
The staff (and, really strangely, although in a good way, other customers) really put you at ease when they talk to you. It’s a totally non-​judgmental, friendly atmosphere. It’s always a bit awkward when you walk into a business like this for the first time, but they really know how to defuse that here.
While I’ve only been to one event here, I’ve got to say that their group meetings are also really awesome. There’s such an accepting, experienced, and open group of people that turned-​out when I was there. I’m looking forward to my next chance and hopefully, someday, to try out one of the classes that is offered here.

Had a great time and the prices are awesome I must say. I love that they have locally made stuff too. I will be returning every time I’m in town. I found this place on fetlife funny enough just doing some online shopping and saw that the store was right in my home town best bondage selection in the city hands down

It seems that whatever you are looking for, you can find it at The Tool Shed. They have everything. A Go Girl Female Urination Device? Yep. Diva Cup? Yes! Female/​internal condoms? Check. Bondage play items? You betcha. More variety of external/​male condoms, lubes and adult toys than you can shake a stick at? Of course.
The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is upbeat and non-​threatening and there’s no pressure if you just want to walk in to check everything out. You can handle the toys and look at them to your heart’s content — no toys behind glass cases or sealed away in impenetrable packaging here. And they’ve got all the batteries you might need.
Also one of the few/​only places to find same-​sex-​friendly greeting cards for special occasions.

I recommend this place to all of my friends. I’ve never felt uncomfortable or out-​of-​place.
Instead of a seedy «adult» store, the focus here is really on sexual health and enhancement. The staff are total professionals, the store is really quite classy. They have plenty of mainstream items that even the most prudish of individuals need on a regular basis – but they also have more adventurous offerings.
My first time in, I had no idea what was going on or what I was looking for. The clerks didn’t mind at all that I took my time looking around. When I had questions, they were exceedingly helpful. There was no pressure – they’re focus was on informing me about the products rather than selling them. It made the whole experience so comfortable. (And if you’re unsure about something, they have floor models that you can handle and feel!)

For adult stores, this place is actually rather classy. You don’t find the racks upon racks of porn videos and glossy magazines. Instead you find a good selection of bedroom enhancement products that are presented by a knowledgeable staff which includes a licensed sexual therapist. Don’t know what a sexual therapist is? Thing of the movie Meet the Fockers, where Greg’s Mom is a sexual therapist. Out of the few adult stores i’ve been to, this one by far is top of the list; and i’m not ashamed to tell it to everyone on Unilocal.Don’t knock it until you’ve experinced it!

A Positive Business. I have been here many times but looking at the array of products I would say my product needs are just a sliver on the spectrum of goods. I really like Laura Stuart (owner) and the good work she did raising awareness at UWM before she moved on to greener pastures.
The staff are always supportive but not pushy. The store is well lit, clean and educational. It is amazing what one can discover by looking around the store.
I am also on an email list for classes but will say I am a bit timid to show up for some of the classes that interest me especially considering the role I current have job wise.
When I have a product in mind, I am always glad to find there are several and at varying price points so if I am not sure it is what I need, I can try a cheaper one then go for a higher end product later.
They also work to support local community products, events and artists.
Keep up the good work Tool Shed.

I appreciate that this place is almost a «safe space» in the realm of adult stores… too many times I’ve been to seedy adult stores that only market to women by advertising the most horrific jelly dildos/​knockoff rabbits and maybe the odd cake mold in the shape of a penis for the world’s most boring bachelorette party. They carry a ton of high-​end dildos/​vibrators for everyone, and loose condoms of various brands among other things. My only real complaint is that they did not have quite the range of nipple pasties that I wish for whenever I go into a sex shoppe.

I ~heart~ The Tool Shed.
I love that it’s owned by a woman who promotes healthy female sexuality. I love that they have so many unique fun *ahem* toys that you can play with (but not in that way) before you buy anything. In addition to toys, they have pretty undies and other products /​accessories that promote whole-​body wellness.
I love that they have all kinds of classes & workshops that are body positive & female oriented. I’ve taken burlesque classes with the Brew City Bombshells, belly dancing classes, and other fun naughty workshops. The customer service is always friendly and helpful, and they’re very knowledgeable about the products they carry.
I can neither confirm nor deny whether I actually own any of their wares *cough*, but I would encourage all the ladies who haven’t checked it out to do so, post haste. If you’re in a relationship with a lady you love, THIS is where you should be shopping for your next birthday/​anniversary gift. As a matter of fact, take your favorite lady there so she can see all the fun stuff for herself. Feel free to snicker like kids during your visit; you’ll be in good company.

Nico is quite helpful in finding a certain toy for whatever your needs may be. I bought a toy for my boyfriend and I and it did quite the trick! They offer classes and are not intimidating, it allows one to feel comfortable when asking questions.

I’ve been to the Tool Shed many, many times and have gotten several items from there. I’m not afraid to admit it. I personally like it because the atmosphere is welcoming and you’re made to feel that there are no dumb questions. The store owner is upfront with making sure that everyone that walks in, knows that this is a place where you can’t gawk and act like children. I love that.
The different workshops that they’ve had have been really informational and I’m a little saddened that I wasn’t able to go to their poly group.

Disclaimer: I have boy parts, and this is a girl-​centric place.
That said, I’ve been here more times than I care to think about because it’s one of my girlfriend’s favorite places in the city. I don’t even know if I should be saying this, but she has a multitude of things that they sell and loves almost all of them.
It’s an interesting place in that I’ve never been made to feel uncomfortable there while she/​we are doing her/​our shopping, and she certainly feels very comfortable there herself, in stark contrast to most of the shops of this type in the city.
The staff is always super-​helpful and the products, from what I hear, are top-​notch. Although, having footed the bill for some purchases from there, they can get out-​of-​handedly expensive sometimes. But who wants to skip on quality for those things?