Looking to purchase your first pleasure device? We spoke to six local erotic shops to find out which sex toys Berliners love buying. Bodies, preferences, and budgets vary, so keep in mind that a toy being popular doesn’t mean it’s inherently “better” than other products.
THE CLITERALLY ESSENTIAL
Next by Womanizer
Launched earlier this year, Next has 14 intensity levels and an autopilot mode where the toy moves through a pre-set configuration. Hautnah owner Claudia Haßmüller describes any of the Womanizer products as a “must-have for the clitoris”.
Where to buy?
Located right off of Ku’damm, Hautnah Eccentric Fashion has a large selection of fetish and clubwear across three floors. Their erotic accessories range from metal jewellery and rubber lingerie to strap-on harnesses and sex tech.
- Uhlandstr. 170, Wilmersdorf, hautnahberlin.de, @hautnahberlin
THE COMFORTABLE CREATURE
HellHound Cerberus Dildo by Mister B
From Mister B’s in-house collection, this high-grade silicone dildo comes in three sizes, each flexible enough to squeeze into place. “The shape might be demonic, but the silicone is soft, making this creature the most daring thing you can do to yourself,” says store manager Mairis.
Where to buy?
Following its inaugural shop in Amsterdam, Mister B Berlin opened in 2000. Located in the heart of Schöneberg, Mister B Berlin sells assorted leather clothing and fetish products intended to capture the city’s edgy and underground spirit.
- Motzstr. 22, Schöneberg, misterb.com, @misterb.official
THE INTENSE WAND
Die Cast 3R by Doxy
Schwarzer Reiter Manager Gisela Braun referred to this Doxy massage wand as “a power vibrator for all of those who want to play intense”. It has a soft silicone head, an aluminium body and buttons to control the vibration intensity. Unlike similar wands, the Die Cast 3R is wireless and rechargeable.
Where to buy?
Operating in Berlin for nearly 15 years, Schwarzer Reiter hand-selects each toy, apparatus and kink couture piece presented in its store. In April, the brand moved to a larger location on Wittenbergplatz, where its design team produces clubwear collections and accessories.
- Bayreuther Str. 34, Schöneberg, schwarzer-reiter.com, @schwarzer_reiter_official
THE STAR FUCKER
Starsi by Cute Little Fuckers
Starsi is a genderless silicone toy formed to look like a six-pointed starfish. The back is sculpted into firm, smooth curves, while the underside of every arm is lined with raised silicone. Each “little monster” from Cute Little Fuckers comes with lore and educational materials.
Where to buy?
Since 2011, Other Nature has provided a queer-feminist, sex-positive oasis in Bergmannkiez. The vegan sex shop curates products in the front and books for and by queer folks in the back. Instead of bestsellers, Other Nature share a recommendation. “We don’t want to give people the false impression that something is good because it’s a bestseller,” explains collective member Maja.
- Mehringdamm 79, Kreuzberg, other-nature.de, @othernatureshop
THE INSIDE AND OUT
Woody by Klub Venus
If you enjoy both internal and external stimulation, Woody has it all. Its design combines the shape of a classic penetrative vibrator with air pulse suction. The medical-grade silicone bends to fit your body and “it’s also waterproof, perfect for the shower”, says Keller Kreuzberg co-owner Rop Kleinschmidt.
Where to buy?
Nestled between Görlitzer Bahnhof and the Landwehrkanal, Keller Kreuzberg stocks products from LGBTQ+ designers and allies. ‘Keller’ is to be understood in a literal sense, as stairs at the back lead to a fully-stocked basement (where you’ll find the sex toys) and an adjoining exhibition space.
- Reichenberger Str. 48, Kreuzberg, kellerkreuzberg.com, @kellerkreuzberg
