The hosts reconnect and catch up, discussing social norms in sex stores, toy cleaning and sterilization, attitudes towards sex toys, encounters outside the sex store, dealing with recognized individuals, propositions and uncomfortable encounters, and handling uncomfortable situations. They emphasize the importance of creating a safe and comfortable environment for customers and employees, and share insights on addressing uncomfortable encounters with grace and professionalism. The conversation covers various themes related to the operation of a sex store, including the store's name on bank statements, product knowledge, in-person shopping experience, handling used sex toys, the hiring process, sexual health and wellness training, comfort and normalcy in a sex store, skills for being a good lover, and evolution and growth.

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Takeaways

• Social norms in sex stores differ for men and women.
• Attitudes towards sex toys should be positive and shame-free. In-person shopping experience is crucial for selecting sex toys.
• Training for sex store employees includes sexual health and wellness certification.

Chapters

• 00:00 Reconnecting and Catching Up
• 02:25 Do I need toy cleaner - elaboration
• 05:24 How do we deal when seeing customers in public?
• 08:49 How do you deal with people you know outside of work when they come into the store?
• 12:13 Do you ever get propositioned?
• 14:04 What's your most uncomfortable encounter?
• 16:36 Does a sex shop show up on my bank statement?
• 18:25 How well do you know the products?
• 21:44 What do you do with old sex toys?
• 24:03 What is the hiring process like?
• 26:14 Training for sensitivity and inclusivity
• 28:25 Creating comfort in a sex store environment
• 32:06 Closing