Forbidden Fruit, Rockville

Most popular offering: Corsets, hard to find sensual lingerie.
Good for Kids: No
Established: 1994
Staff Size: 2–10 people
Parking: Parking lot
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Pro Tip: Shop early. Coffee is on us.

Q&A with the Owner

What sets your business apart from your competition?
We are owned and operated by women with couples and women in mind. We are a very professional, upscale, and comfortable [and] clean store. [We have] chandeliers, wood flooring, [and an] educated and helpful sales staff who are sensitive to customer needs and equally creative in assisting the unsure buyer.

What was the inspiration for starting this business?
To create a comfortable and safe environment for women and couples to rekindle romance and create lasting moments. A focus on fuller figured women's lingerie to enhance each woman's beauty and confidence.

What is the best reaction you’ve ever gotten from a customer?
That for the first time in their life, they feel beautiful and desirable.

What’s your favorite part about your job?
Understanding, listening, and helping individuals experience all aspects of romance.

Is there anything else you want to add that we didn't cover?
Every moment matters. We can turn the ordinary into extraordinary and create memories that will last a life time.