Pleasure Chest

Pleasure Chest's 7th Avenue South location in the West Village is the chain's NYC outpost, separate from the Wicker Park Chicago store but with similar inclusive positioning. Recent reviews lean heavily on a few specific floor associates named glowingly across the recent wall for friendly, knowledgeable product introductions, demos, and patient guidance with first-time customers. A woman new to dating women specifically reports being welcomed and educated by the cashier (Truth or Dare sex game cards specifically recommended). Multiple recent reviewers cite the staff making the potentially overwhelming product selection an absolute breeze. The friction worth knowing: a customer reports an unnamed associate (described as wearing fake blue contacts) as not knowledgeable and full of attitude; a separate reviewer flags an associate (described as having an afro) as unfriendly and unhelpful with annoyed responses to questions; and one customer was sold a toy that didn't work in under a week with no replacement offered. Best for West Village visitors wanting expert, inclusive product education, and worth scoping which associate greets you before committing to questions.