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Robin Callahan at an Oregon Sunstone mine. The rough oregon sunstone that miner Chris Rose carried in his pocket, and the front and back of the pendant Callahan created after lapidary artist Dalan Hargrave cut the gem. The pendant is now part of the Somewhere in the Rainbow collection.

From mine to cutter to maker to client: Bainbridge Island jeweller says every piece has a story

Expedition to an Oregon Sunstone mine yields a one-of-a-kind gem, and a gem of a tale!

 

As an advocate for physical and mental wellbeing, Jaime Jaynes created Port Townshend’s Vespertine Boutique as a safe, confidential retail destination for clients to discover products, techniques and services that support life-long health.

Travelling with toys

If you’re lucky enough to have travel plans this year, you might be trying to figure out the logistics of taking intimate toy(s) along on… Continue reading

 

One year ago, Vespertine Boutique opened in Port Townshend with a mission to ensure that people know there are numerous ways to access personal healthcare, including pleasure, contraception, and sexual education.

The right to healthcare for all humans

Here at Vespertine Boutique, we believe we would be doing a disservice if we continue to talk about pleasure without talking about the Supreme Court’s… Continue reading

 

Inflated costs and supply shortages have inspired some to try <a href="https://vespertineboutique.com/collections/period/products/hello-cup-s-m-small-medium" target="_blank">alternative menstrual products</a>. Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend can help answer any questions you may have.

Time to think outside of the tampon box?

If you’re a person that menstruates you may have noticed some important products missing from store shelves. First it was cat food, then baby formula,… Continue reading

Inflated costs and supply shortages have inspired some to try <a href="https://vespertineboutique.com/collections/period/products/hello-cup-s-m-small-medium" target="_blank">alternative menstrual products</a>. Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend can help answer any questions you may have.
Find Vespertine Boutique on Facebook, Instagram and at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend.

One secret to happiness in aging? Stop trying to recapture lost youth

Tools to help sexual health challenges of older adults can be useful at all ages

Find Vespertine Boutique on Facebook, Instagram and at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend.
Tarot cards by Wren McMurdo Brignac (@wren_aissance on Instagram)

Understanding this common condition will help more women live pain free. Period.

One of the things we aspire to do at Vespertine is to raise awareness around sexual health while building an inclusive safe space where people… Continue reading

Tarot cards by Wren McMurdo Brignac (@wren_aissance on Instagram)
Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend was designed through the female gaze, with the goal of creating a space where EVERYONE felt comfortable.

‘Dear Vespertine’ column answers intimate questions you were too afraid to ask

‘Dear Vespertine, are men allowed in your store?’ The short answer is: absolutely!

Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend was designed through the female gaze, with the goal of creating a space where EVERYONE felt comfortable.
Find Vespertine Boutique on Facebook, Instagram and at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend.

This International Women’s Day, #breakthebias to promote health for all

Jaime Jaynes founded Vespertine Boutique after researching the complexities of age and sexuality for personal reasons, seeking products and services to support her own body… Continue reading

Find Vespertine Boutique on Facebook, Instagram and at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend.
Visit Vespertine Boutique at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend, or get in touch at 360-344-2654 or info@vespertineboutique.com.

Intimate assistive tech for people with disabilities

“At some point in their lives, most people will either have a disability or know someone who has one,” said Coleen Boyle, Ph.D., director of… Continue reading

Visit Vespertine Boutique at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend, or get in touch at 360-344-2654 or info@vespertineboutique.com.
Jaime Jaynes, owner of Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend.

Intimate healthcare in the new year

one… Continue reading

Jaime Jaynes, owner of Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend.
Vespertine Boutique offers clothing, books, workshops and products to support feminine wellness, including pelvic floor health.

The importance of pelvic floor health

Understand the causes, symptoms and potential solutions to pelvic floor issues

Vespertine Boutique offers clothing, books, workshops and products to support feminine wellness, including pelvic floor health.
Vespertine Boutique offers clothing, books, workshops and products to support feminine wellness, including menopause.

The menopause stigma, and what we can do about it

Menopause is normal, and reducing stigma will allow more women to get help

Vespertine Boutique offers clothing, books, workshops and products to support feminine wellness, including menopause.