Giving Feels Good!

We Know How Great It Feels…

…to fall in love, to discover a new erogenous zone, and to come so hard you see stars. But you know what feels even better? Coming for a cause. And chances are when you buy a Babeland toy, you’re doing just that.
For over 18 years, Babeland has contributed to non-profits and organizations devoted to social change through our fundraising partnerships and community donations program.
Sex Toys for a Passionate World
You might wonder how buying a sex toy can change the world. While we like to joke that we’re making the world a better place one orgasm at a time, we do try to go one step further by raising awareness and funds for causes that make a difference to our collective well-being.

Babeland’s 2011 Donations

Because we have four retail stores and a website, our customers are not always aware of our philanthropic efforts, which is why we’d like to keep you updated on this page.

In 2011, we were able to contribute almost $100,000 to over 300 organizations. The funds were allotted this way:

 

How Are Recipients Chosen?

We choose our recipients based on a variety of factors, most notably with input from our founders, our staff, and our customers. Not surprisingly, we are most passionate about efforts that raise awareness around issues related to sexual health, education, and civil liberties. However, you can’t enjoy a healthy sex life in a vacuum (at least most of us can’t), which is why we also support organizations related to the health and prosperity of our bodies and our planet. Here are just a few of the organizations we supported last year:

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States

Immigration Equality

Grist

Young Survival Coalition

Food Bank for New York City

Pike Market Food Bank

Stonewall Youth Rock Camp

Lifelong AIDS

Trevor Project

NARAL Pro-Choice America

Planned Parenthood

LGBT Law Project at New York Legal Assistance Group

New York Civil Liberties Union Teen Activist Project (TAP)

Brooklyn Community Pride

OutHistory

Latino Commission on AIDS

Choices in Childbirth Concert for a Healthy Birth

Rock Against Cancer

gay men’s health crisis

Translating Identity Conference


What’s In Store for 2012?

Come for a Cause Product Line Expands

When you purchase a product from our Come for a Cause Products, part of your purchase goes to an organization effecting positive social change.

Eco-Fundraiser for Climate Ride

Babeland raises money for Climate Ride, in an eco-fundraiser celebrating the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day.

Purchase these eco-friendly toys and a portion will go to Climate Ride, with support from our fundraising partner, Cal Exotics.
•    Solar Bullet Vibrator, $5 donated
•    Eco-Sexy Kit, $10 donated
•    Babeland eco-tote, $1 donated

Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser for YSC

Purchase one of our Pink October toys and we’ll donate 10% of the sale to the Young Survival Coalition, a non-profit dedicated to helping breast cancer survivors.

Stay tuned for other fundraising events this year!