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Sex Machines Are Stimulating the Business of Pleasure

Feel like you're living closer to the year 3000 with every passing sex toy trade show? Try the 1980s on for size. Mainstream consumers are finally saddling up to sex machines.

Colleen Godin ·

Hard X's 'DP Me 7' Gives Aidra Fox Double the Pleasure 

Aidra Fox stars in “DP Me 7,” the newest chapter of Hard X’s double penetration series, which is now available on DVD.

Pleasure Chest Offers Pride-Focused Workshops Throughout June

West Hollywood-based adult retailer Pleasure Chest is offering Pride-focused Pleasure Ed. workshops throughout June and Community Outreach at local events during L.A. Pride Weekend, which will take place this Friday through Sunday.

1am USA, Pleasure Products USA and 3V Stokers Announce Exxxotica Lineup

1am USA Incorporated, Pleasure Products USA and 3V Strokers have announced today that the following stars will be appearing and signing at their booth, at the upcoming Exxxotica Chicago set for June 8-10.

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Pleasure Products’ Vanguard Players Raise the Bar for Lifelike Toys

From personifying one's perfect companion to serving as a (pricy) sex toy or a gag gift for a friend, the world of sex dolls is becoming vastly populated with a diverse selection of lifelike (some more than others) figures to satisfy their predominantly male customer base.

Ariana Rodriguez ·
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‘Buzz’ Author Hallie Leiberman Talks Toys, Tech in Her Ode to Pleasure History

What do the Florida Keys, Pee-Wee Herman and a crucifix-shaped dildo all have in common? Well, for starters, they’re three rather intriguing reasons to finish at least one book this year.

Colleen Godin ·

Pleasure Chest to Host Variety of Workshops at Sex Expo NY

The Pleasure Chest will be returning to Sex Expo NY this year to host workshops featuring a variety of educators and sexual wellness experts. In addition, the 47-year-old adult retail chain will feature pleasure products from major brands in its booth.

Tenga Releases 2018 Global Self-Pleasure Report

Tenga Co., the male pleasure products manufacturer, has released its 2018 Global Self-Pleasure Report to coincide with Masturbation Month, which starts tomorrow.

Satisfyer to Showcase Latest Pleasure Innovations at Sex Expo NY

Satisfyer will be returning to Sex Expo NY this year as a diamond sponsor and will once again be sponsoring the event’s cocktail press reception and exhibiting its collection of premium pleasure products. Presented by Chaturbate, Sex Expo will be held the weekend of Sept. 22-23 at the Brooklyn Expo Center.

Victor Tobar Promoted to Pleasure Chest's National Director

Pleasure Chest has promoted Victor Tobar, a six-year veteran of the company, to the position of national director of retail and purchasing.

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Dodil Bends the Limits of Pleasure as World’s 1st Shape-Shifting Dildo

Like Clark Kent dashing into a phone booth, the mighty morphing Dodil dildo is a master of disguise (and costume changes). Once it emerges from the warm, metallic depths of its hero’s lair — or, rather, the toy’s adorable blue thermos — the Dodil is on a mission to create an explosive climax.

Colleen Godin ·

Joanna Angel to Make In-Store Appearance at Pleasure Chest

Joanna Angel, who has been making in-store appearances nationwide to introduce her first novel-length work of fiction, “Night Shift,” will be in West Hollywood tomorrow night at the Pleasure Chest.

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For Pleasure Product Manufacturers, Retailer Feedback Is Essential

The relationship that manufacturers enjoy with retailers is a vital part of the pleasure products sector. Even when they are selling pleasure products directly to consumers via their websites, manufacturers need retailers.

Alex Henderson ·
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O.school Brings Pleasure to the People Through Live Streaming

Imagine sex-positive sexual education that preaches neither heteronormative relations nor abstinence — one that teaches not only basic anatomy and disease prevention, but also encourages the reclamation of sexual pleasure after trauma and the shameless expression of curiosities.

Annamarie Houlis ·

Coco de Mer Pleasure Collection Now Available at Eldorado

Pleasure products distributor Eldorado Trading Company has struck a distribution agreement with Lovehoney to offer U.S. retailers the Coco de Mer Pleasure Collection line, which comprises finely crafted sex toys, massage candles and oils.

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Can Pleasure Product Reviews Be Sex-Negative?

The MIMIC was released in January 2017 and with its release came immediate success. We spent all of the previous year developing this product and getting out on the road to showcase our upcoming vibrator.

Kim Faubel ·
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Retailers Predict Further Mainstreaming of Pleasure Products in 2018

With 2018 upon us, retailers are hopeful for a new year of profit as they gear up to navigate the vast selection of pleasure products available and keep their eyes on upcoming consumer trends that are driving business.

Genie Davis ·
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Pleasure Product Manufacturers Reveal Trends for 2018

If you think an orgasm is a gift worth giving, then you’ve probably considered snagging a sex toy for your special someone. Entrepreneurs of the industry have been working hard to rev up our masturbatory routines.

Carrie Weisman ·

Standard Hotel to Host Doc Johnson's Pop-Up Pleasure Machine

Doc Johnson’s pleasure products are showing up in unexpected places and events, thanks to its Pop-Up Pleasure Machine.

1am USA Launches New Business Venture, Pleasure Products USA

1am Doll USA has announced the launch of Pleasure Products USA.