The first mistake couples make when going shopping, they find the local boutiques that exist in most major metropolitan areas and many smaller communities. You can find them in the yellow pages under lingerie or in alternative newspapers in your area, which are the ones that are free and are in restaurants and smaller boutiques throughout the country. Why shop here? One reason is the type of lingerie and adult products they sell is generally more risque, unique, and naughty than found in any mall. Another reason may be the atmosphere as it is generally more conducive to having fun as they are generally smaller, more intimate venues, and their clientele generally are couples, dancers, and adults, as opposed to the department stores where everyone from eight to eighty tends to shop.

What do you do if there are no shops in your area? One alternative is to shop online, which can be terrific as well. Another alternative is to plan a trip to a town near you that does have such a store that is easy driving distance to your home and include that store in your itinerary. Now that you have found the store you need to find out some things about it before venturing in to shop, which is why you should call them on the telephone and ask them the following questions. Do they have a website and if so, you may want to spend some time looking at their merchandise and get an idea of what you may like.

Another question may be to ask what their policies are, because most people do not think to inquire about the store policies, and this is a great way to improve the quality of your shopping experience. More questions may include, do they allow two people in the dressing room at a time, how many items can be tried on at a time, do they allow cameras in the store, what items can and cannot be tried on, and what are their return policy. Some stores allow and encourage men to go into the dressing room with the woman while others do not, which is helpful as you can help her lace up that corset, and can be exciting as you are watching her get undressed and dressed, as opposed to sitting outside the dressing room while she peeks out.

Cameras and camera phones are a great way to increase the fun factor as pictures of how she looked in items she did not buy, or just pictures of her in her underwear in public is a turn on for many. Knowing what can be tried on can also give you an idea of what the level of tolerance the company has towards lingerie purchases as it is necessary to try on all items before purchasing except hosiery and body stockings. She should dress comfortably as she will be undressing, and wearing pantyhose, layered clothing, and such will just be an unnecessary hassle.