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Non-vibrating but still vibin'

Non-vibrating but still vibin'

So. You don't like vibration, aye? We totally hear you, sometimes a vibe just ain't your vibe, and we respect that. Here we have a... Read more
Valentine's Day Gift Guide Roll Out

Valentine's Day Gift Guide Roll Out

So many toys, so little time, aye? Well we’re always here with that loving, helping hand to take you on a romantic and sensual journey... Read more
new year, new roll of TP

new year, new roll of TP

Oh... 2020. A year of years. We've got a wee list of suggestions on how to start off the new year without the extra baggage of... Read more
Max Black Festive Trading Hours!

Max Black Festive Trading Hours!

Despite the COVID Grinch, we are STILL OPEN: check out our Christmas opening hours. Read more
It's a Max Black Festive Break Down!

It's a Max Black Festive Break Down!

Want some hot (hot, hot, hot) gift ideas for the festive season? Don't worry, we've got you! Read more
PSA: New website launched!

PSA: New website launched!

Our GOODNESS what a year it has been. I don’t even want to start rattling off all the nonsense and pain the world has seen,... Read more
Posable Dildos - A Tour de Dong

Posable Dildos - A Tour de Dong

G’day you bunch of dildo slinging champions, and welcome to the Max Black comprehensive guide to posable dildos. These bendy bad boys are becoming more... Read more
TOY REVIEW - Uma by Je Joue

TOY REVIEW - Uma by Je Joue

From the walking encyclopaedic nerd brains that are the Max Black team we bring you our latest review: The Uma G-Spot Vibrator by Je Joue Read more
TOY REVIEW: Vixen Creations Vixskin Mustang

TOY REVIEW: Vixen Creations Vixskin Mustang

From the walking encyclopaedic nerd brains that are the Max Black team we bring you our latest review: The VixSkin Mustang! Read more
TOY REVIEW: Le Wand 'Feel My Power'

TOY REVIEW: Le Wand 'Feel My Power'

From the walking encyclopaedic nerd brains that are the Max Black team we bring you our latest review: The Le Wand Feel My Power Body Massager! Read more
The sweet, sensual art of squirting

The sweet, sensual art of squirting

Squirting:  It was after many hours of playing together mixed with a correctly hooked finger against a G-Spot, a leg over a shoulder, some very... Read more
What is Pre-Orgasmic?

What is Pre-Orgasmic?

What does pre-orgasmic mean? What's going on? Why does this happen? And most importantly why there is NO shame in being pre-orgasmic! Read more
Lubricant: a manifesto

Lubricant: a manifesto

Read on to find out more about different lubricants and what you need to consider when buying so you can live your best lubed up life. Read more
Community Experience: Non-Binary

Community Experience: Non-Binary

I feel more confident to wear traditionally feminine accessories, make-up, and clothing. My day to day outfits are quite butch and casual. But after dark... Read more
Self-Care in 2020 (lol)

Self-Care in 2020 (lol)

HAHAHAHAHA well f*ck 2020, you got us mate, you got us good. Read more
Let's Talk About Gender

Let's Talk About Gender

Ah the ol’ gender convo, we meet again... Read more
Max Black In The Wake Of The C-Word...

Max Black In The Wake Of The C-Word...

Whelp, we didn’t see this one coming.  Read more
Scissor Me Timbers

Scissor Me Timbers

So, you want to scissor but don’t know where to start? Don’t even really understand what it is? Wellity wells welcome friends to your minimally... Read more
Max Black Store Policy Update

Max Black Store Policy Update

Updated Max Black in-store Policy! Stay safe everyone and remember: Isolate, Lubricate, Masturbate! Read more
A Quickie On How To Clean Your Sex Toys

A Quickie On How To Clean Your Sex Toys

All that seems to be talked about these days is COVID-19, and understandably, as it has changed everything about our world, our way of living,... Read more
Isolating? Here's How You Can Still Shop At Max Black

Isolating? Here's How You Can Still Shop At Max Black

UPDATE: Since publishing this post we have now launched our new website and Afterpay and Zip Pay ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE TOO!!! And now back to our... Read more
Binder Safety

Binder Safety

No piece of clothing will universally signify an identity, gender, or sex, but for many it can help them feel more affirmed in how they... Read more
Mardi Gras Film Festival - 'Without A Tracey'

Mardi Gras Film Festival - 'Without A Tracey'

Interview with Gemini duo Alex Culliver and Chelsea Thistlewaite. Without A Tracey premieres at the 2020 Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival as part of... Read more
Feel the Vibe Expo – A Northcott Event

Feel the Vibe Expo – A Northcott Event

Many people don’t realise that for those with a physical disability gaining access to adult stores can be extremely challenging. Finding an accessible place where... Read more
The Hanky Code

The Hanky Code

Black = S&M, Dark Blue = Anal, Light Blue = Oral sex, Brown = Scat, Green – sex for money, Grey = Bondage, Orange =... Read more
2014: An Evening With Mr Angel - 'Oh What A Night'

2014: An Evening With Mr Angel - 'Oh What A Night'

Buck Angel is more than just a film maker, or author, or motivational speaker. Mr Angel, as the MB team likes to say with no... Read more
2014: International Power Exchange Title - Sydney

2014: International Power Exchange Title - Sydney

Max Black is proud to be a sponsor of the very first International Power Exchange Title to be held in Australia! Read more
2014: The Gathering - the 6 workshops you shouldn't miss

2014: The Gathering - the 6 workshops you shouldn't miss

The Gathering returns to Sydney this October with over 40 brilliant kinky workshops amongst a host of some very glamorous fetish events. With so much... Read more
2014: Tickets Tickets & More Tickets

2014: Tickets Tickets & More Tickets

Max is your store for tickets to some of Sydney's hottest local gigs and this week there's lots to talk about - from the fetish... Read more
2014: School of Kink Review

2014: School of Kink Review

You can google “how to spank someone” and get millions of helpful (or unhelpful) tips and instructions, but nothing beats (ha!) being taught in the... Read more
2014: CLAUDE Play Packs now distributed at Max Black!

2014: CLAUDE Play Packs now distributed at Max Black!

Max Black and Claude have joined forces to bring free kinky play packs directly to women who play with other women! Read more
2014: Living luxury leather - the allure of Petra dos Santos

2014: Living luxury leather - the allure of Petra dos Santos

Meet Petra Dos Santos - atellier of the finest leather goods in Berlin and now a Max Black exlcusive. Read more
2014: School of Kink - Rope Play for Beginners

2014: School of Kink - Rope Play for Beginners

So you like to tie him (or her) up. What about being tied yourself? Or do you simply want to learn some techniques to take... Read more
2014: Meet Cyndi Darnell - sex therapist, teacher, lover...

2014: Meet Cyndi Darnell - sex therapist, teacher, lover...

This July Max Black will be hosting the charming Cyndi Darnell for three exclusive new workshops. So we thought you might like to learn more... Read more
2013: Max Black has The X Factor - Dami Im wears MB Latex!

2013: Max Black has The X Factor - Dami Im wears MB...

Dami Im is well and truly dominating the competition in this season's X Factor Australia, and last Sunday night she stunned the audience with a... Read more
2013: A little about the creator of one of our fav brands . . . TENGA

2013: A little about the creator of one of our fav brands...

My heart was saying “I want to create something that doesn’t exist, that needs to exist, that people will enjoy.” For those of you who... Read more
2013: McGrath Foundation 10th Anniversary

2013: McGrath Foundation 10th Anniversary

McGrath Foundation 10th Anniversary - Maria Venuti & Lelo Check out our gallery from the McGrath Foundation 10th Anniversary gala fundraiser! Max was a proud... Read more
2013: Tasty Treats!

2013: Tasty Treats!

Here are a few morsels of delight for you to indulge in this Sunday. . . where two of my favourite worlds meet. (sweets and... Read more
2013: stronic eins - a whole new kind of simulation stimulation

2013: stronic eins - a whole new kind of simulation stimulation

German brand Fun Factory has definitely raised the bar in the toy industry with this entirely innovative never-before-seen motor technology of their Stronic series! To... Read more
2012: Shine Awards - MaXXX Black Named Best Adult Store in Australia!!

2012: Shine Awards - MaXXX Black Named Best Adult Store in Australia!!

Last year we were humbled by our Best Management award, but this year we are thrilled to have been awarded Best Independent Adult Store in... Read more
2012: Need A Bigger Condom? Max now has the largest condom in Australia

2012: Need A Bigger Condom? Max now has the largest condom in...

For some guys finding the right size condom can be a pain (literally). While us everyday joes have lots of choices, bigger men have a... Read more
2012: Adult Workshop - The L Word - Sexuality of the Modern Queer Woman

2012: Adult Workshop - The L Word - Sexuality of the Modern...

This new workshop will look at the ins and outs of sex and relationships for the modern queer woman. Read more
2012: NEW FLESHLIGHT FLIGHT - GET IT FIRST IN AUSTRALIA @ MAXXX BLACK

2012: NEW FLESHLIGHT FLIGHT - GET IT FIRST IN AUSTRALIA @ MAXXX...

MaXXX Black is first again with the very latest in men's sex toys now available in-store and online. Fleshlight Flight is our fastest selling men's... Read more
2012: MB Summer Series - Ready To Learn Some New Tricks?

2012: MB Summer Series - Ready To Learn Some New Tricks?

MaXXX is kicking off the Spring Summer season with a series of Workshops that are bound to bring some fun, love and good stuff into... Read more
2012: Meet Woody - The latest antique vibrator to appear in our museum

2012: Meet Woody - The latest antique vibrator to appear in our...

This week a very special new vibrator went on display at MaXXX Black. It's made from Japanese timber, is hand-cranked, and just over 90 years... Read more
2012: MaXXX Loves ACON - come help us support them!

2012: MaXXX Loves ACON - come help us support them!

MaXXX Black has been working closely with ACON ever since we first threw open our gorgeous doors. This weekend their Slave Auction fundraiser is on,... Read more
2012: NEW PRODUCTS - Introducing Bijoux Indiscrets

2012: NEW PRODUCTS - Introducing Bijoux Indiscrets

If you love to have that little extra something sexy to make you feel amazing Bijoux Indiscretes has what you looking for. They have body... Read more
2012: Libidex Latex Has Landed + New, Bigger Rubber Room Opens!

2012: Libidex Latex Has Landed + New, Bigger Rubber Room Opens!

The Rubber Room is now located in a new space, doubling the floor size and giving you even more room to enjoy the rubbery selection. Read more
2012: SPECIAL EVENT - Dude Magazine Launch Party

2012: SPECIAL EVENT - Dude Magazine Launch Party

If you want to hang with the DUDE crew, make some new friends, chill out on the grass and enjoy the free shows and music... Read more
2011: Goodbye 2011, a quick year in review...

2011: Goodbye 2011, a quick year in review...

2011 was the biggest year ever for MaXXX Black and we couldn't have done it without you - all of you. So as we look... Read more

the max black team

We believe everyone should have access to the absolute best pleasure products.

Max Black is led by a passionate female-identifying and male-identifying duo with their equally passionate local team. In 2006,  Max was created from the belief that intimate shopping in Australia deserved to be reinvented.

Sydney was yearning for an empowering female-friendly, LGBT+ and couple-friendly space in which to shop for pleasure products. We have had 15 years of experience in supporting people explore their pleasure and intimacy, providing an accessible range of only the highest quality, body safe toys, books, latex and more.

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