After my post on feminist porn, I got an email from a wannabe slut asking where to find such films in Vancouver. I suggested she check out her local alternative sex shop, but she didn’t know where it was! That made me really sad. So, in the interest of public education, here’s a list of spots to get your smut from coast-to-coast. If you don’t see your city on here, still check out the sites, since most of them do mail order—and if your favourite shop isn’t on here, feel free to mention it in a comment. Get browsing—you can thank me later.

Honey Gifts
Run by sisters Karyee and Cindy Yip, this shop has a soft, candlelit atmosphere to make your shopping experience seductive. And, they’ll ship to small towns and rural areas just about anywhere in North America, in case you can’t make it to them.
3448 Cambie Street, Vancouver, 604-708-0865

Little Sister’s 
By visiting this 25-year-old store, you’re also supporting one of Canada’s oldest civil rights causes. Shut down numerous times because certain ignoramuses stick their noses into other people's bedrooms, Little Sister’s offers lgbt lit and adult toys, too.
1238 Davie Street, Vancouver, 604-669-1753

Womyn’s Ware
Located on artsy Commercial Drive, this store offers a slew of workshops, plus books and high-quality fair-trade sex toys. Because your pleasure shouldn’t come at the expense of anyone else’s, right? Download their free sex toy guide to get started.
896 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, 604-254-2543

The Traveling Tickle Trunk
Although this Edmonton outfit doesn’t have a retail storefront, they’re happy to come to your home and show off their goods. Not those goods, silly—toys, DVDs and workshops like the Penis Pleaser Party, sure to improve your penis pleasing skills.  
Edmonton, 780-469-6669

Positive Passions
Fit healthy sexuality into your whole-body lifestyle with the help of this Saskatoon stop, which sponsors lots of local queer events. Workshops, games, toys and loads of lube for pervs of all persuasions.
C - 1005 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon, 306-651-7227

Discreet Boutique
It’s hard to qualify as “alternative” when you’re boasting that you’re “Western Canada’s largest showroom,” but this Winnipeg store gets props for celebrating its 17th birthday. One nice touch is a selection of hot outfits for plus size women.
340 Donald Street, Winnipeg, 204-947-1307

Venus Envy
The site for this seven-year-old store in our nation’s capitol boasts “a wide range of BDSM gear (including restraints, whips, floggers, and blindfolds)” which you know are getting a workout after Question Period. Lots for the less kinky, too.
320 Lisgar Street, Ottawa 613-789-4646

Come As You Are
Bright and cheerful, this Queen West shop has toys, books and magazines, condoms, lube, BDSM gear and a big ol’ porn section in the back. Ask questions! Staff are friendly and helpful.
701 Queen Street West, Toronto, 416-504-7934

Good for Her
The sponsors of the Feminist Porn Awards (which got this whole post started), this Toronto sex boutique is in a wee house on Harbord Street. Browse the workshops, toys, DVDs and more during woman and trans-only hours, if you like.
175 Harbord Street, Toronto, 416-588-0900

Libido
Another good education-oriented, woman-owned store, stocking everything from basic manuals to a $1,725 gold-plated vibrator. Hey, you deserve it. Come chill in a comfy chair and check out the reference library.
349 Talbot St., London, 519-858-0090

Joy Toyz
As if Montreal weren’t sexy enough, this woman-owned stop will hold its workshops in the privacy of your home, so you can keep the guest list exclusive.
4200 blvd. St-Laurent, Suite 415, Montréal, 514-845-8697

Venus Envy
Celebrating its first decade, this fully stocked store offers toys, DVDs, books and workshops (such as “I’m Coming! A Guide to Women’s Orgasm”) for the discerning Nova Scotian.
1598 Barrington Street, Halifax, 902-422-0004