The second installment of our America Unzipped series explored how adult stores are cleaning up their act and seducing a new crowd. So we asked readers if they would go to one of the newer adult superstores, or any other sex shop.

Many of the readers who responded said they don't see what the big deal is. Some said they are regular shoppers.

"Walking into a romance superstore is a freedom-inspiring experience, and I have no shame in admitting I shop at them," wrote one reader.

Another said: "I go to sex shops every few months with my boyfriend to look for a new vibrator or to stock up on lube; sometimes we just go and window shop."

But some readers aren't sold. "I think searching for new ways of self-satisfaction is just another means for filling the great void that one is missing within their life," one reader said.

Read on for more responses:

Everybody does it! I admit I like going to see what is new and what can give pleasure to my wife, other than me, that is. I say if it makes you happy and doesn't hurt anyone else, why not do it?
Thomas, Plain, Pa.

I shop at Sex World about twice a year. Being a single mother, toys are safe. My toy won't give me a disease, knock me up, cheat on me or leave me. Also, I can replace it without strings attached.
Kara, Saint Paul, Minn.

Yes I would shop at an adult store even though it feels awkward and embarrassing. We shouldn't feel this way because sex and intimacy are so important in our life and whether you're a couple or single, God created us to explore as sexual human beings. This is necessary in keeping the fire in relationships, and helps with stress better than anything. We buy clothes to look good and so we buy adult accessories to feel good.
David, Costa Mesa, Calif.

Not that it's a bad thing, but if I shop through the Adam and Eve catalog, nobody has to see my face! I would prefer to do it anonymously.
Anonymous, Boulder, Colo.

I absolutely would, and do. It is a fun experience to take your partner and talk about different things each of you might like, and I've even discovered some things that my fiance wanted to try that, under normal circumstances, might have been uncomfortable to talk about. Walking into a romance superstore is a freedom-inspiring experience, and I have no shame in admitting I shop at them.
Kevin, Palmetto, Ga.

I already do! I personally think everyone should give it a try, at least once! You never know what you might find or if you'll like it or not until you try! Being experimental is part of our nature as curious human beings!
Mandy, Mobile, Ala.

America Unzipped     |   FULL COVERAGE L. Kleinhenz/Docuvitae A sizzling sex life is no sin MSNBC.com Adult superstores seduce a new crowd MSNBC.com Sex and the suburbs Bob Croslin All dressed up – in latex and dog collars Getty Images file The thrill of putting it all out there  MSNBC.com Are we satisfied yet?

No, I would not. I find it sad and disturbing. I am sure many people see it as innocent, or that I'm just intolerant or a prude. In actuality, I think searching for new ways of self-satisfaction is just another means for filling the great void that one is missing within their life.
Anonymous

I have shopped at various sex stores, but mostly for lingerie, as they usually have a large selection and are helpful when you need advice. My husband and I have gone a couple of times to see what type of toys they have available, and we were happy to find things that have enhanced our sex life. I think that there is nothing wrong in exploring one's sexuality, regardless of what the government thinks!
Sara, Austin, Texas

I go to sex shops every few months with my boyfriend to look for a new vibrator or to stock up on lube; sometimes we just go and window shop.
Brittany, Denver

I would go into an adult superstore without giving it a thought. Of course, I used to go into the little sleazy ones, too, when I needed something they had. I always wondered what it was in the American psyche that seemed to insist that sex stores be dark and dingy. I think it was a physical manifestation of the shame and dysfunction that Americans had with regard to sex. I hope this new explosion of adult superstores is an indicator that America is finally over its Puritan squeamishness.
Kraig, Chicago

MORE FROM RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships Section Front

For love or money? A tough call Is it still taboo to talk about money? Partners in love, but not in business How to manifest the love of your life Even guys cuddle their sweethearts' clothing Naughty tricks to heat up the honeymoon How to deal with a moody man You're engaged. Now what? Yogis have better sex, study finds   The downside of chick flicks Relationships Section Front   Add Relationships headlines to your news reader: