It’s safe to say that Fifty Shades of Grey stirred up a little something in all of us. Whether you’re just a little curious or totally turned on by BDSM, there’s nothing hotter than an open, honest and adventurous sex life.

Share your fantasies
If you’re ready to take things to the next level, start with a conversation. After all, it’s usually better not to spring handcuffs and blindfolds on a person without discussing it first.

Sound daunting? Ask your partners about his or her fantasies — what are they into? Where do your fantasies overlap?

From there, you’ve opened a door to bring up what’s been on your mind. But before sneaking between the sheets, be sure to outline soft limits, hard limits, as well as a safety word.

Shop for supplies
There’s a whole spectrum of BDSM (which stands for Bondage, Discipline, Dominance and Submission or Sadism and Masochism), from light foreplay to heavy hitting.

If you want to do anything more than spanking, you’ll probably want to stock up on sex toys and gear to make your fantasies come true.

Aside from the obvious paddles and handcuffs, there’s a whole new world to navigate. And not all sex toys are created equal — some can actually be quite dangerous if poor quality or used improperly, so do your due diligence and only buy from reputable stores.

Avec Amour’s online lingerie shop is stocked with the Fifty Shades of Grey signature line of accessories — think wrist ties, handcuffs, blackout blindfolds, masks and much, much more.Shop the intimate accessories collection online, we promise discreet service every step of the way. 

Dress the part
Think of this arousing new adventure as the perfect excuse to fire up your wardrobe at the same time. Avec Amour is home to all kinds of sultry numbers, from corsets to crotchless panties, playsuits, cupless bras and seductive chemises.

Both in store and online, we stock sexy lingerie collections from high-profile brands — think Atelier Bordelle, ELF Zhou London, Bluebella, Bracli, Atelier Amour, just to name a few.