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50 Shades Takes Its Sexy Popularity to Local Shop

An erotic boutique on Route 22 in Union County uses the book to help sell fetish items.

Editor's Note: This article and video have strong sexual themes, this may not be safe for work.

"Fifty Shades of Grey" is a phenomenon that's loudly talked about, but only privately enjoyed. A , and Patch has how this has affected book stores that carry erotic fiction.

And if you thought it was only with hushed tones that soccer moms chatted about reading a naughty book, imagine how quiet it gets when they want to get a little deeper into the subject matter. If the Naughty Boutique on Route 22 in Union is any indication, then erotic stores are also enjoying the new clientele even if they are a little shy to order up a pair of velvet handcuffs.

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