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SENSUALS
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO INTIMACY PRODUCTS
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XBIZ SENSUALS
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SENSUALS
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO INTIMACY PRODUCTS
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Coco Revealed
Starring Role
Bonjour Paris
REALITY TV PERSONALITY
COCO DEBUTS CALEXOTICS
LINE COCO LICIOUS
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RICHARD LONGHURST,
LOVEHONEY TEAM APPEAR IN
TV DOCUMENTARY
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EXEC VP TAILOR JAMES
TAKES HOLLYWOOD
CURVES OVERSEAS
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Pipedream’s Parent
Company Acquires
Jimmyjane
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EW YORK — Diamond
Products, in conjunction
with a New York private
equity firm, has completed
its second acquisition in the
adult pleasure products industry in less
than a year.
Together as part of Diamond, Jimmyjane and Pipedream Products aim to
Runway
Ready
Take a Look Behind the
Scenes of New York’s
Lingerie Fashion Week
See Page 34
PLEASE SEE ‘JIMMYJANE,’ PAGE 76
XBIZ Retreat Returns
to Miami, May 12-16
Coquette
Celebrates 35th
Anniversary at ILS
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AMBRIDGE, Ontario
— Coquette International will celebrate its
35th anniversary at the
International Lingerie
Show in Las Vegas, March 31 to
April 2.
“This is an extremely proud
moment for the entire Coquette
PLEASE SEE ‘COQUETTE,’ PAGE 70
QUICK INDEX
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR.......................... 6
SPECIAL FOCUS STOCKING GUIDE......... 22
PLEASURE PRODUCT REVIEW ................. 43
ESSENTIAL NEWS........................................ 48
ESSENTIAL STOCKING GUIDE.................. 60
ON THE SCENE .............................................. 78
ESSENTIAL INDEX........................................ 84
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IAMI — Set against the
ultra-luxurious tropical
paradise of Miami, the invitation-only, exclusive XBIZ
Retreat returns May 12-16
as the retail industry’s most-celebrated
and anticipated summit of high-ranking
adult executives ever assembled in one,
all-inclusive and incomparable event.
Lingerie Designers
Talk Latest Trends in
Bridal Fashion, From
the Altar to the
Bedroom
ALSO: Bachelorette Party Novelties
Get Naughty; Couples Toys Connect
Husbands and Wives • Page 8
PLEASE SEE ‘RETREAT,’ PAGE 74
L.A. Sexual Health Expo
to Debut in 2015
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OS ANGELES — Adnet
Media has announced preliminary plans for the first-ever
Sexual Health Expo 2015, an
upscale consumer expo dedicated to the promotion of sexual wellness
through quality intimacy products and
proven sex education.
PLEASE SEE ‘SHE,’ PAGE 72
XBIZ 360 Recap ... 24
Immortalizing Bettie ... 36
Booming Bamboo ... 38
JANUARY MULTI-EVENTS
SERIES DRAWS RAVE REVIEWS
LOVEHONEY DISCUSSES FEATURES OF
THE OFFICIAL BETTIE PAGE COLLECTION
MAGIC SILK, MALE POWER FIND
SUCCESS WITH ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL
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Inside
This Issue:
Letter From
the Editor
VOLUME NO. 5, ISSUE NO. 1
SENSUALS
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
ALEC HELMY
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
SARA RAMIREZ
EXECUTIVE EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
DON PARRET
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EDITOR
ARIANA RODRIGUEZ
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
KRISTEN KAYE
EXECUTIVE MANAGING EDITOR
DAN MILLER
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pring has arrived, bringing with it the bridal
season sales rush to lingerie and pleasure
products retailers. This issue of XBIZ
Sensuals dives deeper than ever into bridal trends
to reveal the top products for all kinds of bachelorette and wedding celebrations. From traditional
bachelorette parties to a growing trend in GLBT
weddings, novelty manufacturers and retailers offer
a diverse range of products to satisfy a broad variety of customer preferences. As the cornerstone of
adult novelties, bachelorette products are produced
by manufacturers big and small. In this issue, XBIZ
Sensuals spotlights the specialty manufacturers
that have made the category their bread and butter.
Once the honeymoon is over and the excitement
is waning, couples-friendly pleasure products are
a good way to spark an old flame. Industry expert
Kim Airs rounded up some of the most popular
and effective toys for two. As a true testament to
the power of intimacy products, the power couple
behind Ohmibod have released a new line of toys
inspired by their 25-year-old union; and company
cofounder Brian Dunham gave XBIZ Sensuals the
scoop on the collection’s highlights and offered his
take on the importance of pleasure products in a
relationship.
Luis Paredes, publisher of TheLingerieJournal.
com, attended the latest edition of the U.S.’ only
Lingerie Fashion Week, which was held in late
February in New York City. In his article for XBIZ
Sensuals, he offers a captivating backstage look at
all of the action on and off the runway.
This issue of XBIZ Sensuals also highlights
exciting new collections in the lingerie and pleasure
products industry. Among them are the Magic Silk
and its Male Power Bamboo collections of underwear and sleepwear, which according to company
president Jeff Baker have been selling well. He tells
XBIZ about the qualities of this alternative material
that have made it a hit for retailers. Lovehoney
immortalizes bondage queen Bettie Page with her
official collection of BDSM gear featuring iconic
photography and branding. Last but not least, reality
star Coco is featured in this issue with a look at the
products from her new collection with CalExotics.
As always, XBIZ Sensuals is packed with
coverage of the latest news and events. This issue
features a recap of January’s XBIZ 360 conference
series, which garnered rave reviews from several
of its thousands of attendees. We also offer some
preliminary details about an exciting new event
coming to Los Angeles in 2015 called the Sexual
Health Expo, produced by Adnet Media. In 2014, the
lingerie and pleasure products community can still
look forward to a few more industry shows, including two International Lingerie Shows, ANME and of
course the ultra-luxurious, exclusive XBIZ Retreat in
May. In the meantime, see you at springtime’s ILS!
Ariana Rodriguez
Editor
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SENIOR TECHNOLOGY EDITOR
STEPHEN YAGIELOWICZ
FEATURES EDITOR
BOB JOHNSON
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
LILA GRAY
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
MIKE ABLE
CONTROLLER
KRISTINE MARIE
EVENTS DIRECTOR
MOE HELMY
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
KEVIN SMITH
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
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RICK BRENES
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MEDIA PRODUCER
KRIS BERTRAND
SENIOR IT DIRECTOR
DAVE SCHULTZ
SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER
NICK YU
SENIOR WEB ADMINISTRATOR
ALAN HAWKINS
ASSOCIATE WEB ADMINISTRATOR
JOE FREDERICK
MEDIA PRODUCER
KRIS BERTRAND
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
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CORRESPONDENTS
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The first-ever XBIZ Exec Awards honored
luminaries from the pleasure products and retail
sectors in a sentimental, intimate celebration.
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Ora Arrives
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EDITORS@XBIZ.COM
Swedish designer brand LELO announced the
launch of Ora, an all-new sensual massager that
simulates the feelings of oral sex for women.
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The colorful line of pleasure products expands
with the addition of the Twistty Vibrator, the
Bunny Vibe and the Marcia Six-Piece Pleasure Kit.
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Panties That Vibe
Encore Presentation
Hustler Lingerie has added new vibrating panties
styles that include thongs, and are currently
available for pre-order.
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Dreamgirl International launches 2014-2015 Encore
Collection of flirty and vibrant-colored hanging and
packaged lingerie, clubwear and hosiery.
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 (Framed above) Dreamgirl Style 9141
(Left) Coquette’s Style 1431
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Bridal Bedroom Fashion Gets Creative, Diverse for 2014
This season brings new reinventions of the lingerie
bridal staple, with new versatile designs and creative themes to spice up the wedding night.
“For our 2014 Collection, we’ve incorporated
several trends such as the hi-low, mixture of fabrications and adding crystal detailing to a couple
pieces,” Seven til Midnight’s Lisa Tran said. “We
also added a larger selection of styles ranging from
baby dolls, bustier to bra sets.”
Dreamgirl International incorporates bridal
gown fashion trends into its lingerie designs.
“For 2014, some of the hottest runway trends in
bridal fashion include petal pinks, – which were apparent at Maggie Sotero’s and Monique Lhuillier’s
collections – a ‘Less is More’ sleek set of designs,
and criss-cross back designs,” Dreamgirl’s Lar Hovsepian said. “At Dreamgirl, our designs strike the
perfect blend between showcasing chic trends and
offering feminine sensual appeal. These trends were
interpreted into our collection of hanging and packaged style of bridal lingerie that spans from stretch
mesh with spandex fabrications to laces and chiffon.
By Ariana Rodriguez
“In following with the petal pink trend, we have
styles such as 8662, ‘Pin-Up Passion’ and Style
9167, ‘Book of Love’ from our new 2014 Collection
that features delicate pink bow and trim accents to
flirty, yet classic pieces. One of my personal favorite
styles, Style 8635 “Parisian Nights,” captures the
criss-cross back and ‘less is more’ trends all in one
outfit! It features a floral stretch lace underwire
teddy with wide satin lace-up back detail and garter
straps that can hook onto your favorite thigh highs.
It has a sexy sleek and powerful look that is perfect
for accentuating a bride’s best assets!”
According to mainstream bridal style trends,
weddings in 2014 will play up the celebration with
decadent galas that call for more opulent looks –
right down to the bride’s undergarments. Creativity
and themed parties are all the rage this season, and
lingerie designers are upping the ante by carrying
those celebratory looks into the bedroom.
Seven til Midnight’s 2014 Collection is comprised
PLEASE SEE ‘LINGERIE,’ PAGE 74
 Seven ‘til Midnight Style 9556
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Raunch & Romance
Distributors, Retailers Cater to Varying Tastes in Celebrating Marriage
By Ariana Rodriguez
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Retailers and their suppliers are gearing up for
a season of duality – providing shoppers with a
choice of romantic wedding-themed intimacy products and vulgar bachelor/bachelorette party items
and gag gifts.
“Bridal season is so much fun for us. We get to
really create our own hot items during this season,”
said Megan Swartz, general manager and buyer
for the Las Vegas Déjà Vu Love Boutique Stratosphere. “Normally, most items that are white do
very well. We anticipate this year the new Ovo line
will fly off the shelves. Most of the items are based
in white. Not to mention the line is super trendy
right now. LELO’s Smart Wand in white will also
be a top mover.
“The hottest item during bridal season will
always be the We Vibe – especially the We Vibe 4.
It does very well every day; this will just enhance
the sales. [Bestsellers from] the bondage area will
most likely be a combo between Sportsheets S&M
line and the Pipedream Fetish Fantasy. For the
big wedding day, as a retailer, we need to make
sure the bride and groom also have a pair of remote
control panties.”
According to Nalpac, to succeed during bachelorette season, it is important to offer a wide variety of
products.
“From sexy lotions to toys, our retailers will have
their customers laughing with joy when they opens
their gifts,” said Glenn Lebeouf. “We offer a range
of gag gifts, party favors, adult toys and lingerie.
“Bachelorette partygoers always want to give
something unforgettable. It could be something
funny or sexy Preferences have definitely gone
more risqué. For example Pipedream’s ‘Cheers
Bitches’ banner’ or the ‘Inflatable Cock Fighter
Game.’ It appears bachelorette party throwers/goers want to make a lasting memory with hilarious
games and gifts.”
Eldorado recommends retailers maintain a dynamic display area at the front of the store to adapt
to each season.
“[Retailers can prepare for bachelorette season] by moving seasonal items into clearance and
positioning the items for this season at the front
of the store,” an Eldorado account manager said.
“Also, showcasing innovative lines from Pipedream,
Forum, Hott Products and others. We have a vast
array of products that set bachelorette areas above
the mark from other vendors.”
Swartz says it’s a combination of product selection and an organized display.
“Here at Deja Vu we like to prepare for bridal/
bachelorette season by expanding our bridal/bachelorette section to include a wide variety of items
from the leading manufacturers,” she said. “Keeping the bridal/bachelorette section stocked and
organized is vital to giving our customers an inviting experience that is just one of the many ways we
display great customer service. We also attend and
promote our stores at the bridal expo that takes
place at a local casino each year.”
The location of the Deja Vu Love Boutique also
impacts its inventory.
“The majority of brides come to Vegas for their
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 Standard Innovation’s revamped We-Vibe 4
parties to have a memorable night out on the town,
so the cutlery isn’t in high demand,” Swartz said.
“However, the jumbo penis straws by Pipedream
are definitely a must have!”
While some of Eldorado’s retailer accounts carry
bachelorette products year-round, Eldorado’s account manager said that the distributor’s annual
bachelorette/party catalog also is a valuable resource for retailers to discover the latest additions
to the category.
Bachelorette parties come in various forms.
Eldorado’s account managers say shoppers are split
between those wanting “feminine and cutesy” and
those that “want lots of penises.”
“Anything blingy and flashy has to be a good
price point,” Eldorado’s account manager said. “For
supplies, the must-haves are the table setting items
like plates, napkins, invites and cups. Inexpensive
price points are essential to make an attractive
party center.”
Good Vibrations Purchasing Manager Coyote
Days says there is an increasing number of samesex couples coming in looking for items specifically
marketed towards them. However, currently there
isn’t much to offer those shopping for same-sex prewedding celebrations.
“Hopefully it’s ‘not yet,” Days said. “There are
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many items that translate across sexual orientation but people want items that represent their
reality or aren’t geared towards heterosexuals.”
Alexa Joseph, manager of Good Vibrations’ Polk
Street store echoes Days’ sentiment.
“Customers request these products weekly, but
the market appears to be lacking in that department,” Joseph said. “I expect that will change in
the near future though as same sex marriages are
becoming more of the norm, novelty companies
would be remiss to ignore this opportunity to capitalize on the need for these products.”
Eldorado’s sales department adds, “The market
is a bit lacking in the girl/girl area of same sex
bachelorette. Limited items such as vagina pops,
boobie balloons, vagina straws and the like are
available but there isn’t as widespread a product
offering as there is in the penis type items.”
Staple items on bachelorette party shoppers’
lists include games, sashes, tiaras and buttons.
Among the most popular brands in bachelorette
are Forum Novelties, Pipedream, Ball & Chain and
Creative Conceptions. Hott Products is renowned
for its edibles and Kheper Games is popular for
offering games at affordable prices.
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This year, Eldorado’s sales department is anticipating top sales from
items with packaging that lends to gift
giving.
“Booty Parlor, with its feminine
packaging and giftable looks, is safe for
all gifting occasions,” an Eldorado account
manager said. “Also, racy kits such as the
Sex & Mischief Kits and Fifty Shades items
are doing great as well.”
Eldorado’s sales department adds, “Highend toys can be a great value, and couple
toys would be a good combo. We-Vibe is pretty
and its packaging will complement any nice
lingerie or make it in a gift basket. Add our
vintage wine glasses with lingerie or bachelorette novelties.”
Swartz notes that this year’s newly released
white-colored pleasure swing from Adventure Industries is destined to be a popular addition to the
Whipsmart line. “Coming out with this swing in all
white will be a perfect fit to any bridal/bachelorette
section,” she said.
“The Let’s Party and Girl’s Night items by
CalExotics have always been great sellers for us;
they are fun and festive items to give the party that
perfect touch,” Swartz added. “Another great seller
 Dreamgirl’s bridal
sleepwear style 9362
is the Pipedream Bachelorette Party Favors line.
This line is packaged perfectly which makes for a
great presentation in our bachelorette section. I
The softer side of bridal shopping calls for more
anticipate our top sellers will be our light up acces- feminine accessories, such as garters and “flowing
sories such as shot glasses, penis jewelry, and any- lingerie items.”
“I do well with our boxed lingerie,” Eldorado’s
thing that helps to identify the group as a party in
account manager said. “Its’ easy and you know
a large crowd perfect for a night out on the town!”
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what it looks like as models are on the packaging.
You get a front and back pose. The price points are
great, especially for only wearing it a few times.
Match them with a sash or even anything for cross
merchandising – like with a lube or massage oil/
candle.”
Among Eldorado’s bestselling lingerie lines are
Dreamgirl’s Red and White Diamond collections,
says. Deja Vu’s Megan Swartz agreed that Dreamgirl is particularly strong in the bachelorette area.
“While we have an extensive selection of fabulous lingerie, we here at Deja Vu have always
done very well with the Dreamgirl Lingerie
collection as it pertains to bridal/bachelorette
shoppers,” she said. “Typically the Dreamgirl
line has either a four-way stretch and or adjustable ties/straps; so they tend to be a great
fit for different shapes and sizes. I encourage
my employees to also suggest some great
softcore toys for the newlyweds as well as
massage candles. They are a perfect gift
because of their soft and sensual light,
which is great for setting the mood, not to
mention they smell fantastic and condition the skin with no need to rinse off like
some other massage oils.”
Good Vibes’ Alexa Joseph said, “Now that we’ve
started carrying lingerie I find myself recommending that a lot to customers shopping for brides-to-be
(especially ones who may not feel comfortable receiving a sex toy in front of their friends). Sometimes picking a sex toy for another person is simply
too difficult to do, but they still want to give a ‘sexy’
gift so the lingerie is the perfect solution. That, or
our massage products. You can’t really go wrong
with some good old-fashioned massage oil.” A
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Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Bachelorette Party Product Manufacturers, Distributors Stay Ready For Ladies’ Night Out
By Alexander Poe
A
company — has a very simple and direct definition
of such events.
“They’re typically celebrations of a bachelorette’s
last days of being single before becoming a bride,”
Goodman said. “These popular parties can be held
at home or, even more regularly, would be in a bar.
But these days, just having a girls night out has
become just as popular an event, and yet another
place to decorate with novelties or play a party
game.”
Having previously worked in management and
sales departments for several Washington-located
adult retail businesses since the late ‘80s, Goodman
started Ball and Chain novelty products in 2003,
at which point she actually created adult games for
But wait a minute. We’re getting a bit ahead of
ladies which she’d only conceptualized back in the
ourselves… or, at least, some of our readers. First
off, what the heck happens at bachelorette parties? ‘80s. We’re talking mirthful, bawdy party games
— since, after all, some of us — being male — have like How Well Do you Know the Bride, as well as
novelty items such as Foreplay Coupon Books and
never attended such an event… and maybe never
will in our lifetimes. According to Dawn Goodman, Foreplay Dice, and, to date, the company’s most
popular game, Did You Ever? Vs. Would You Ever?
the owner and sole proprietor of Ball and Chain
“’Did you ever?’ is basically designed to get all
products — which she calls “a one woman show,” as
the juicy dirt on your girl friends or partygoers,”
she mightily handles the development of products
Goodman notes, “as they reveal their naughty little
and the management of her Washington-based
And a good time was had by all!
Well, that’s the basic idea when it comes to bachelorette parties, in which the ladies attending are,
indeed, expected to have a blast, a ball (in more
ways than one sometimes), and party hearty. That
stated, there are, indeed, a number of top, trusted
manufacturers of bachelorette novelty products out
there, intensely focused on that specific arena of
female entertainment, while also managing to set
the standards, as well as displaying impressive innovations in that curious adult-industry niche.
Gettin’ the Dirt on Your Girlfriends
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 Candyprints offers penis-shaped candy bouquets.
secrets. The girls ask each other questions like
‘Did you ever fake an orgasms?’ or ‘Would you ever
compete in amateur night at a strip club?’ or even
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‘Would you ever sleep with a friend’s boyfriend?’
From mild to outrageous, each and every question
provides amusing recreation” — which is what a
bachelorette party is all about in the first place!
Goodman, in fact, credits Ball and Chain with
being the first to design a line of decorative party
centerpieces that cleverly contain the ever-popular
Truth or Dare party game. Ball and Chain has
three categories available — Bride, Party and Willy
— with each centerpiece having a double-sided
spinner game that comes complete with 32 unique
activities.
While one side of the centerpieces contains
Truths, the other contains Dares. Some of the more
hilarious Dares women can take at a bachelorette
party via Ball and Chains’ centerpieces include:
Get a guy to show you one of his private tattoos…
pinch a guy on the butt… fake a very vocal orgasm
using a fake accent… and keep an ice cube down
your pants until it melts. On the flipside, some of
the more entertaining Truths include: Did you ever
attempt to get out of a ticket by flirting with the
cop?… Did you ever wear the same pair of panties
for more than one day?… and Did you ever walk in
on a guy masturbating?
“And, see, these products not only set the theme
of the party,” notes Goodman, “but provide outrageous entertainment, making any bachelorette
party or girls night out a night to remember!”
A few new games which Ball and Chain will
soon be releasing include Pucker Up, Fourplay in a
Row, and Flip, Sip, Truth or Dare, while old favorites such as How Well Do You Know the Bride? are
expected to be as popular as ever.
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Let There Be Light
If you want to be different, then you have to
stand out. And that’s precisely what Hott Products
does, according to Vice President Chris Post. The
Chatsworth, Calif.-based manufacturer, in fact,
stand out brilliantly with their illuminating lightup bachelorette party products. As examples, there
are the Light-Up Pecker Necklace, the Light-Up
Pecker Shot Glasses, and Dicky Licky Lights.
Dicky Licky Lights?!
“Right,” says Post, “Dicky Licky Lights are
basically light-up penis pops, where the candy illuminates in your mouth. When you put the pop in
your mouth, there’s a push button on the handle,
and they light up. In turn, it lights up your whole
mouth.
“We develop and manufacture a lot of illuminating light-up items at Hott Products because
we want to put a twist on things at bachelorette
parties — and in the novelty industry, in general.
Flashing lights. Blinking colors. The light-up products are great because in a nightclub setting with
the bachelorette and girls and so forth, it brings
major attention to the party, to the table. And
that’s what the girls are all out to have — a good
time; as well as get that attention and make the
party even more alive.”
Aside from their unique light-up novelties, Hott
Products also has edible-related items (like giant
gummy peckers and blue-ball ice cubes), as well
as, sexy games such as their mini bowling game,
complete with penis-shaped pins, as well as a
popular item called Bachelorette Trivia Tablecloth,
which comes with markers and asks questions of
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the bachelorette like, “Where did she first lose her
virginity?” “What does she like to sleep in?” and
“What’s the craziest place she ever had sex?”
“As these ladies are sitting at the table drinking and having fun,” Post poignantly states, “they
just like to have things to do, things to play to keep
themselves occupied — and cause trouble… stir up
controversy by finding out personal things about
each other.”
And with bachelorette season starting off in
March and typically ending around August — the
nice, warmer-weather months, so to speak — Hott
Products is ready with new products to meet
wild-and-crazy party gals’ needs, such as a pecker
margarita glass that’s, yes, a light-up, and a new
pecker champagne glass that’s also a light-up product, blinking and flashing a multitude of colors.
“We’re also coming out with a new boobie lightup shot glass,” Post is happy to announce. “It has
boobs mounted on the outside of the shot glass, but
it’s one piece and has a string so that you can hang
it around your neck and take shots. Guys would
probably use that shot glass… but there are a lot of
girls out there that like titties, too!”
How Sweet It Is
“I fucking love you!”… “Happy Horny-moon!”…
“Much Hap-Penis!”
Such “catchy” phrases are just some of the
X-rated/risqué messages on the candy for bachelorette parties which Candyprints, based out of
Colorado, produces.
But Candyprints doesn’t just stick to sweets.
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The Newlywed Game
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Pleasure Product Purveyors Discuss Top Picks for Couples
By Kim Airs
Many years ago, I attended my nephew’s fiancée’s
bridal shower and decided to present her a nice sex
toy as my shower gift. She casually opened it in the
middle of the party while she was surrounded by
25 cackling ladies of all different ages and my little
nephew who was 8 years old at the time and the
only one there of the male persuasion.
When she ripped off the wrapping paper, her
eyes widened and was taken over by a moment
of embarrassment and surprise. All of the ladies
wanted to know what she received so she then
proudly showed it off to everyone and passed it
around. Of course, it was the hit of the shower.
Later on that day, I found my little nephew
hunched over the phone in the kitchen, talking to
his dad. I heard him loudly pronounce “Yeah. A vibrator. I don’t know what it’s for…” I smiled. Times
have changed.
With so many couples living together prior to
getting married, it’s no wonder that adult pleasure
products companies are constantly striving to offer
products that can spice things up on their wedding
night and afterwards. Being a newlywed offers the
perfect time to try something new now that they
are a new couple and traveling down the road of
life together.
The bridal shower is the perfect place to start
with themed kits that can be opened during their
new life as a couple. Pipedream Products has made
the job of bridal shower gift buying easy by presenting five kits each with the touch of humor they are
so well known for.
Pipedream’s White Wedding Kit contains everything from a feather tickler to two white vibes
and a coupon book to keep things hopping on the
honeymoon. The Honeymoon Bondage Kit takes
it one step further by containing the usual light
bondage tools but instead of the usual black, it’s all
in virginal white.
The White Wedding Tuggie doubles as the perfect gift for guys to hand over to the future groom
while bar hopping during their bachelor party.
If she wants to get an extra thrill while walking
down the aisle, a clever gift would be the white,
remote control vibrating panty offered by Nasstoys.
The panty’s tie sides truly make them “one size fits
all” and with the remote control vibrating bullet
buried in the center panel, it could add a twist to a
usually traditional affair, the results of which could
easily end up on YouTube.
Let’s see what might be in store for the lucky
couple to get things going on that all-important
honeymoon.
After the stress of the wedding day has disappeared lounging around in a honeymoon suite,
nothing says “relax” better than a nice massage.
Jopen’s line of Essence massage oils are in beautiful, discreet cosmetics bottles and the chamomile
infused Indulgence scent might be just what they
need. “Essence massage oils are nice and sensual
and will make any encounter more relaxing,” said
Robin Stewart, brand manager of Jopen. “They’re
easy to pack in the suitcase, too, and the complete
Essence line has been really popular for newlyweds
and bridal showers.”
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When it comes time
to add a little variety to
everyday oral delights, Doc
Johnson’s Oralove kit has
everything she’ll need to give
him a workout like he never
had during their engagement. Included are a minty
breath drop, a pre-action,
hypoallergenic wiping tissue,
a little finger mini-vibe and
flavored lubricant to enhance
the sensation. And if she needs
more ideas, a card is included
for oral pleasure tips and tricks.
For him, he can please his
new wife with Doc Johnson’s
trusty GoodHead Kit for Him,
which also includes flavored lip
balm and a disposable vibrating
cock ring. And in case he might
forget what to do while eating at
the Y, there’s a tips card for him,
too.
Scott Dantis, director of sales
and marketing for Williams Trading, suggested that “going slow
during the first night is important,
and introducing a large sex toy can
be intimidating. We offer subtle
intimacy kits that allow a new
couple to explore their playful side
without going over the top. Each kit
comes with a tongue vibe, or a bullet
vibe along with feather for tickling,
dice for intimate play and silk bag to
store your goodies after use. The best
part about these intimacy kits is that
they are discretely packaged in gift
boxes that can easily be slipped under
your pillow for the first night, and
they don’t scream “huge sex toy.” It
also might make them a little easier to get through
customs when they visit far away honeymoon spots
around the globe.
Nuru Gel can really heat up the action when the
newlyweds want to change their routine. Based on
a Japanese formula, this full body contact massage
gel is made of processed seaweed. Nuru is super
concentrated and available in smaller, travel sized
bottles. When water is added, it becomes a slippery, thin body gel unlike personal lubricant but
essentially working the same way. The couples can
then playfully slide all over each other and create
the sensation of two fish fucking.
When it comes down to opening doors to new
experiences as a couple, after the honeymoon is the
perfect time to try a new toy to create even more
intimacy.
If the honeymoon is their first foray into the
adult toy world, perhaps adding a little whimsy to
the experience may be the perfect place to start.
“Nothing is cuter (and less intimidating) in the
bedroom than NS Novelties’ ‘The Muse,’” shared
Leslie “Lulu” Shwartzer, herself a newlywed.
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honeymoon essentials.
“With his light up eyes and brows, variable vibrations and completely flexible ears, this adorable,
rechargeable vibe can be used on nipples, testicles
and anywhere a newly married couple can dream
up! My Muse was with me on my honeymoon
and we had a great time together. And with my
husband, too!”
“When she is looking for something as slender
as her husband’s finger but much longer to get the
job done, the white Velvet Tip Personal Massager
is perfect,” said Kathryn Hartman, sales manager
for Nasstoys. “Our new Ebony and Ivory Rapture
in white is not too scary and easy to slip between
the sheets for extra fun pleasure.”
Perhaps a vibrator more elaborate and special
is to be shared on the honeymoon. Jopen’s Envy
is a discreetly shaped, hot pink vibrator that’s rechargeable and has a remarkable memory chip to
remember the last function used. “The travel lock
makes it perfect for traveling while hopping islands
on the honeymoon,” added Robin Stewart of Jopen.
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Making
Love
OhMiBod Releases
‘ Lovelife’ Collection
Inspired by Co-founders’
26-Year Relationship
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By Ariana
Rodriguez
Last year OhMiBod released collection based on
its co-founders’ 26-year relationship, aptly called
Lovelife, featuring seven items each named and designed to reflect the key components to their successful relationship: Share, Adventure, Discover, Smile,
Flex, Dream and Cuddle.
“Lovelife embodies the passion that my husband
and I have for each other, as well as the industry we
serve,” said Suki Dunham, co-founder of OhMiBod.
“Over the years, we have shared many amazing
experiences that wouldn’t have been possible without
our commitment to values such as sharing, smiling,
discovering and dreaming. We are proud to share the
spirit of that love and passion through the Lovelife
line.”
Brian Dunham told XBIZ that the couple’s appreciation of pleasure products is essentially what
inspired the launch of their company.
“We started OhMiBod after I bought Suki a vibrator and iPod for Christmas one year when I was
traveling for my job at the time,” he said. “She came
back and said that these are the two best stocking
stuffers ever. The music helped her get in the mood. It
took her to that spot mentally, so we started bringing
more toys into the bedroom and it was exciting and
something new. New and exciting is always good in
a relationship. It’s a very satisfying thing when your
partner is happy and everybody is having an orgasm.”
Lovelife was designed with couples in mind, Dunham said.
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Babydoll & G-String
• Style No. 7007
This two-piece rigid eyelash lace and satin underwire
padded demi cup babydoll
with adjustable straps and
center back keyhole with
hook and eye closure. Babydoll features ribbon sash with
removable bow broach and
a matching satin G-string.
For more information, visit
Coquette.com.
Bustier
• Style No. 7010
Mesh underwire soft
up bustier with scattered
rhinestone detailing center
back hook & eye closure and
outer satin bone channels
with boning. Bustier features
adjustable straps, removable
garters and center front bow
with gem. For more information, visit Coquette.com.
XBIZ Sensuals
Special Focus
Bedazzled Bride
Chemise
• Style No. 9878P
Metallic dot mesh chemise,
triangle cups with shirring,
bustled back, ruffle hem, picot
elastic, adjustable straps,
hook and eye closure and
thong. For more information,
visit SevenTilMidnight.com.
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Dotted mesh flyaway
babydoll with ruffle accents,
contrast trims and adjustable
shoulder straps. Matching
thong and leg garter included.
DreamgirlDirect.com.
Ruffled Surprise Open First Kiss Bridal
Cup Teddy
Sleepwear
• Style No. 9168
• Style No. 9362
Stretch lace open cup
teddy with ruffled neckline,
adjustable shoulder straps,
criss-cross open back with
g-string and ruffled bustle.
DreamgirlDirect.com.
Soft cotton jersey tank
top with adjustable shoulder
straps and metallic Bride
screen-print. Matching metallic heart stretch lace cheeky
boyshort included. For more
information, visit DreamgirlDirect.com.
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Bedazzled Garter Set
• Style No. 9879P
Metallic mesh lingerie
set with ruffled trim, satin
ribbon, and adjustable straps.
Matching bra top, gartered
skirt, and thong included.
SevenTilMidnight.com.
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Babydoll, Thong and
Leg Garter
• Style No. 9167
Hustler 2 Piece Lace
Bra & Skirt Set
• Style No. HL262
The fully adjustable lace
bra features a scalloped edge
and our signature metal “H”
Hustler charm. The mesh
miniskirt has a lace waistband with baby pink Hustler
logo. For more information,
visit HustlerLingerie.com.
Hustler 2 Piece
• Style No. HL264
Alluring lace detail decorates the bust and hem, and
scrunchy mesh hugs your
every curve. Features our
signature metal “H” Hustler
charm centered in a matching
pink satin ribbon. “Hustler”
script woven label sewn into
hem of the scooped back. For
more information, visit HustlerLingerie.com.
Hustler Charm Garter
• Style No. HL301
A sexy lace accessory that
takes any bedroom outfit
to the next level! Features
signature metal “H” Hustler
charm, and comes in Black,
White, and Red to match any
Hustler Lingerie. For more
information, visit HustlerLingerie.com.
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Ultimate
Takeover
XBIZ January Events
Host More Than 2,000,
Draw Rave Reviews
M
ore than 2,000 industry professionals
from all walks of the industry attended
January’s XBIZ 360 event series that
featured seven distinct events — all
of which received unprecedented
positive reviews from attendees.
Held in unison, XBIZ 360 events dedicated
to the industry’s core market segments
— digital media, adult film, pleasure
products and retail — kicked off Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the industryexclusive W Hollywood Hotel and culminated with the largest 2014
XBIZ Awards show to date on the evening of Friday, Jan 24.
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XBIZ 360
Dives Into
Future of
Pleasure Products
By Ariana Rodriguez
A
ttendees packed XBIZ 360 Pleasure
Products Conference seminar rooms on
Jan. 22 and were treated to the expertise
of a diverse group of industry experts who
provided predictions for the future of the
market from design, tech and sexual wellness standpoints.
The daylong conference presented by
LELO, kicked off with the On the Cutting
Edge: Pleasure Products Design & Tech Innovations panel,
which featured LELO’s Donna Faro, Standard Innovation’s
Danny Osadca, Crave’s Michael Topolovac, Revel Body’s Robin
Elenga, Dr. Clockwork and OhMiBod’s Brian Dunham.
The session focused on what’s on the horizon in terms of
technology and design.
“Some of the motors that we’re developing are a lot smaller
so that will enable smaller devices,” Elenga said. “In general
there’s a whole world of imbedded electronics like heart-rate
sensors, and skin response that hook up to a micro-processor
with software that’s network-enabled to create new functions
and make a product that learns what you like and works with
you.”
Dr. Clockwork provided an example of an upcoming pleasure products innovation with a children’s toy — wearable ears
that include a sensor that reads brain waves and respond with
movements, including enabling
the ears to perk up with the user is
focused on a thought.
“Why can’t our brain waves control the motor of something that’s
up your ass, or wherever the vibration go,” Dr. Clockwork said. “This
is technology that we’re working
on — using cutting-edge technology
rather than catching up five years
later.”
Panelists also discussed challenges in producing commercially
successful designs and balancing
that with originality.
“You can have a concept and design that you think is fantastic but
the market won’t accept it or want
to pay for it,” Faro said. “At LELO,
we’re not ashamed to admit that we
have multiple products that you’ll
never see. For as many products
as we release, there are 15 that we
haven’t released.”
Topolovac added, “I think this
category is changing from the
novelty space to a modern product
space. What’s fascinating is that it’s a lot like the fashion space.
It has the diversity of fashion but is technology-driven. The
products have to work but they’re more intuitive and designed
to create an experience. The enduring brands are the ones that
look at it that way and use technology to bring these products
to life.
The High-End Appeal: Pleasure Products’ Tipping Point
panel focused on luxury brands with discussions about what is
enabling their success. In summary, panelists concluded that
in addition to high quality materials and functions, warranties
and retail staff can make shoppers feel secure in their purchases and marketing will deliver a brand’s message to boost sales.
“When I do gather up the courage to ask one of your staff
about prostate massagers, I want to be treated gently - it’s
important,” Evolved Novelties’ Marcus West said. “Customers
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Pleasure Products Winners
Bring International Flavor
to 2014 XBIZ Awards
By Lila Gray
he 2014 edition of the XBIZ Awards, presented by
Tpleasure
Fleshlight on Jan. 24, marked another milestone for
product manufacturers, distributors and retail-
ers alike, who were recognized for their excellence and
impact on the adult industry at large.
U.K.-based Lovehoney snagged the prestigious Pleasure Products Company of the Year award, which caught
co-founder Neil Slateford off guard.
“I’m totally surprised, very flattered,” Slateford told
XBIZ after accepting the award at the Century Plaza
Hotel, explaining, “We’re from England, so it’s cool that
we’ve been made so welcome here. And there were some
amazing companies that we were up against.”
Lovehoney, seeing revenue increasing due to its exclusive license to sell “Fifty Shades of Grey” merchandise,
recorded profits that tripled to £2.25 million last year,
according to filings with U.K. government agency Companies House. After catching wind of the Bath company’s
explosive growth mainstream outlets often feature it as a
paradigm of success, particularly for the online market.
No stranger to the winner’s circle, Swedish designer
brand LELO’s received recognition this year for Luxury Toy
of the Year for its innovative Tara couples massager.
More specifically, the LELO Tara is a rotating and
vibrating clitoral and G-Spot massager that features a
slim internal shaft which gently rotates and mimicks a
come-hither finger motion. The Tara’s ergonomic shape
means that it can be worn during penetrative sex with a
partner, and is the only sex toy on the market to combine
wearable rotations with vibrations, the company says.
“We’re so excited. This product has been a long
time in the making,” said Donna Faro, director of sales
and marketing for LELO, told XBIZ backstage amidst the
commotion. “We feel like it is revolutionary, and to be
honored for it is just amazing.”
LELO celebrated its 10th anniversary in style last
year at the 2013 XBIZ Awards, where it picked up grand
honors as Pleasure Products Company of the Year.
2013’s Sex Toy Company of the Year, German-based
Fun Factory, returned to take home the honor of Innovative Sex Toy of the Year — Technology for its Stronic
EINS “pulsator,” which purports to provide a rhythmic
thrusting sensation distinct from most sex toy’s typical
vibration motion.
Memo from Fun Factory explained the win succinctly:
“It’s that great German technology, you know?”
The Fun Factory Stronic Eins features a worldwide
patented technology that sends the female-friendly sex
toy in a controlled forward motion and stimulates the
user’s G-spot and other key internal pleasure points while
providing a pleasant “full” feeling.
“We feel so great, we’re so fortunate. Fun Factory
kicks ass and takes name every year.” Fun Factory’s April
added backstage.
Ascending the stage for another year’s win was California Exotic Novelties, which took home the 2014 XBIZ
Soft Bondage Line of the Year Award for its Scandal line.
PR Director Desiree Duffie’s enthusiasm for the
product backstage was inspiring, evincing that a winning
product takes heart and true dedication.
“The Scandal Line is really something that the entire
team put a lot of effort in,” she said. “From the packaging, which is just exquisite, it’s beautiful… it’s very artistic if you haven’t seen it. It actually shows the products
in a photo shoot that was done by our in-house staff. The
products themselves have this beautiful brocade fabric.
It’s red and it’s just luxurious. It feels so good against the
skin. So the entire line is something that we all put our
heart and soul into, and it feels absolutely amazing to win
tonight.”
Sportsheets also won big at the glitzy gathering,
scoring the Fetish Pleasure Product of the Year for its
Expandable Spreader Bar and Cuffs Set.
Male Sex Toy of the Year went to presenting sponsor
Fleshlight’s Flesh Pilot and Dreamgirl International was
named Lingerie/Apparel Company of the Year. A
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XBIZ 360 Retail
Conference Goes
In Depth on
Trends, Strategies
By Lila Gray
A
n elite group of retail professionals
gathered Wednesday to discuss the
salient trends, concerns and future
directions for online and brick-andmortar markets at the 2014 edition
of the XBIZ 360 Retail Conference,
presented by Adam & Eve Stores,
which kicked off with the glitz and
glamour inherent to the W Hotel in
Hollywood, Calif.
Leaders from diverse retail backgrounds — including
Good Vibrations, PriveCo., Pleasure Chest, Gamelink,
the Stockroom, Adam & Eve,
Castle Megastores, Eldorado
Trading, Babeland, Feelmore,
East Coast News and others — headlined hot-button
seminars on “Adult vs. Mainstream Outlets: The Growing
Competition for Shoppers,”
“Online Retail — Trends in
E-Commerce,” “The Future of
Adult Retail” and “Sex Ed: A
New Competitive Advantage
for Adult Retail.”
The annual event culminated with a heartfelt keynote
address by Joel Kaminsky,
CEO of Good Vibrations, who
was introduced by Castle
Megastores CEO Mark Franks
as “the real deal.”
Kaminsky stressed that
Good Vibrations is first and
foremost a company fueled,
not by profits, but by the
mission statement to provide
accurate, sex-positive information. Tearing up slightly,
he explained that, despite falling on hard times in 2007,
Good Vibrations persevered because those behind it
“would not let it fall.”
“I have never been so happy in my life,” Kaminsky said
resolutely. “I just love what we do.”
Early on, Kaminsky established that he did not feel
comfortable claiming to know the future of adult retail,
and even took the liberty of renaming the seminar: “I
think the name should be ‘The Future of Customer
Behavior.”
He explained that each Good Vibrations establishment
(the eighth store opened this month in downtown San
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Francisco), is tailored to its immediate neighborhood. He
noted that its recently launched Palo Alto location pandered to luxury, featuring items that retailed for $15,000,
and were not expected to sell, simply to establish a highend atmosphere expected by its well-to-do patrons.
A talking point reiterated several times during the
seminars, Kaminsky said that the key to competing with
online undersellers is to provide customers with an instore experience that leaves them “feeling good,” citing a
study in which 92 percent of respondents reported that
they would rather have “a really good personal experience
than get a good deal.”
Exclusive to Kaminsky’s address was the future role of
the so-called “millennial” generation in the marketplace,
who he said would arise as the strongest buying power by
2020 and should be strategically courted.
While specific discussion of millennials was absent
in the seminars, many panelists touched on tangential
topics, including the looming competitory force of Amazon
and the role of social media in marketing.
Opinions on the warehouse juggernaut Amazon differed significantly across the featured companies. While
some bemoaned its cutthroat prices and low shipping
costs, others insisted that their clientele differed so greatly
from that of Amazon that its competition was incidental.
XBIZ Exec
Award Winners
Announced
By Ariana Rodriguez
he winners of the first-ever XBIZ Executive Awards honorTproducts
ing professionals in various fields within the pleasure
and retail sector were announced on Jan. 23 during
an exclusive XBIZ 360 special event.
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Retailers,
Distributors
Receive Honors at
2014 XBIZ Awards
By Lawrence M.
adult retail community celebrated outstanding
Ttheheachievements
during the past year on Jan. 24 at
2014 XBIZ Awards at Century Plaza Hotel.
“We compare apples to apples,” said Kristen
Tribby, director of education and marketing at the
Pleasure Chest, clarifying that her company aims
to woo “loyalists” rather than deal-seekers. Echoing
Kaminsky, she said that Pleasure Chest begins the
process of creating an enticing store environment
by first instilling its staff with a cohesive vision
based on sex-ed and expert product knowledge.
Others had a vastly different take. Stockroom
founder Joel Tucker, Lovehoney co-founder Neil
Slateford, SexToy.com owner Dave Levine and Jeff
The XBIZ Executive Award winners and
respective companies included:
• Business Development Executive of the Year –
Bonnie Feingold, Honey’s Place
• Marketing Executive of the Year – Ken H., ECN
• Progressive Leadership Award –
Joel Kaminsky, Good Vibrations
• Tech Leadership Award – Michael Topolovac, Crave
• Community Figure of the Year – Tom Nardone, PriveCo
• Brand Ambassador of the Year – Robin Stewart, Jopen
• Senior Leadership Award – Donna Faro, LELO
• Chief Executive of the Year – CT Schenk, Aneros
• Businesswoman of the Year – Mara Epstein, Maia Toys
• Businessman of the Year – Adam Hasner,
Adventure Industries
Castle Megastore garnered the XBIZ Award for
Retailer of the Year - Chain, returning to the winner’s
circle after capturing the same award in 2011 and
2009. Castle Megastore has been in business in
1987, growing from a single store to a chain that
spans across New Mexico, Arizona, Washington,
Oregon, and Alaska. Most stores provide anywhere
from 5,000 up to 16,000 square feet of retail space.
Castle Megastore’s focus has always been on
creating a fun and friendly shopping experience for
singles and couples looking to “Educate themselves
in the Art of Sex.”
London Based retailer, Coco De Mer won for
Best Retailer of the Year - Boutique. The company’s
brand name originates from the rare coconut of the
same name that is grown on the Seychelles Islands
and that is said to resemble the unique curve of
the female body. Coco De Mer delivers an upscale,
classy, and uniquely quirky British spin on adult
retail.
Coco De Mer’s Covent Garden store is decorated in lush colors and stocked with some of
the finest high quality lingerie and adult
novelties on any continent.
Last year Good Vibrations heard its
name called for Best Retailer of the
Year - Boutique. This year the retail
giant heard its name called once again
for the Progressive Retailer of the Year
award.
Good Vibrations has been a market
leader in adult retail since 1977. In
many ways, Good Vibrations led
the charge for clean, sex-positive
retails spaces where women and
couples could explore their
sexuality in a safe
environment. Good
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cisco’s Union Square
neighborhood on Feb.
7. It has plans to further
expand its retail presence in 2014.
Progressive Retailer of the Year is a new
award for XBIZ The Progressive Retailer Award
is reserved for those who are both leaders and
innovators in their field.
Dillon, vice president of business development at
Gamelink, said that they reckoned with Amazon
(to varying degrees) by learning from it and adapting its techniques.
“The best thing I can do is copy what they do,”
Dillon said emphatically. “There’s no reason to
reinvent the wheel.”
Sexual education was also highlighted as an
innovative means for adult retailers to combat
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Industry friends, mentors and business partners presented
XBIZ Exec Award winners with trophies during an intimate
ceremony.
Doc Johnson’s Ron Braverman presented Feingold with her
trophy and acknowledged her charitable spirit.
“She’s taken the business to extremely new heights, and on
top of everything she does an enormous amount to give back,”
Braverman said. “She does a walk every year to keep her
mother’s memory alive.”
In her acceptance speech, Feingold said, “I’m incredibly
honored. I really love this industry. I would not be who I am
without it. It’s really changed me for the better.”
XBIZ founder and publisher Alec Helmy recognized the
industry savvy of Businesswoman of the Year, Mara Epstein.
“She stands alone when it comes to industry knowledge
and business experience across all verticals of the industry,”
Helmy said. “Most recently, she has established with limited
resources a widely recognized pleasure products brand.
She’s tenacious, driven and always impressed me with her
perseverance.”
In presenting the Marketing Executive of the Year, Standard
Innovation’s Tori Parker said the recipient “has made a huge
impact on the marketing within this industry.”
“The people are the best part of the industry,” Ken H. said.
“To come to events and see everyone come together no matter
what you’re doing, whether you’re a vendor, buyer or competitor, everyone’s friendly and very gracious.”
Good Vibes’ Coyote Days presented the Progressive
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By Luis Paredes
TheLingerieJournal.com
E
ven before models hit the
runway at last month’s Lingerie Fashion Week, one thing
helped set the stage for a successful show — fresh paint.
Hours before guests arrived,
backdrops, walls and even
floors at the show’s New York
City venue, Canoe Studios,
were brushed over with clean coats of white transforming a cluttered studio into a blank 20,000+
square foot canvas ready for the U.S.’ only dedicated Lingerie Fashion Week.
Led by the show’s founder, Lauren Rich, teams
of workers started placing chairs, flowers and
decorations against gleaming walls while some of
the venue’s lighting experts walked around with
ladders installing spotlights throughout the site.
That’s when Lingerie Fashion Week’s designers
and sponsors arrived with racks of lingerie, mannequin forms and gift bags to set up and create a
lingerie wonderland with wrap-around views of the
Hudson River.
I arrived at Lingerie Fashion Week’s set-up day
just in time to see how such an event comes flawlessly together.
Last month’s event, held from Feb 20-22, was
the culmination of more than six months work
by Lauren Rich and her core team made up by
Michal Zarebinski, associate producer and Jessica Harmston, designer relations and backstage
manager.
Working more than 15 hours a day, Lauren and
her team coordinated with the venue’s staff, models, sponsors, designers and a team of 12 hair and
makeup experts from The Temple: a Paul Mitchell
Partner School to get each day’s events and shows
moving along.
Alice Ness, student run programs leader for The
Temple: A Paul Mitchell Partner School, explained
that that the team brought in for Lingerie Fashion Week this year consisted of the school’s best
“Future Professionals” from the school’s honors
program and a few fantastic graduates.
In the weeks leading up to the show, Ness was
in contact with all of the designers discussing the
hair and makeup looks that would complete their
collections.
“Upon arrival our team divided and conquered…
half doing hair and half doing makeup to make
sure all the models were styled before show time.
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 Backstage, stylists and makeup artists get the models ready to hit the runway.
It was definitely a team effort, sometimes having
two people work on a model at the same time,” said
Ness.
From the comfort of visitor’s chairs, one could
only steal glimpses of what was going on backstage
and hardly anyone could guess what it took to get a
lingerie model ready for the runway. Ness explains:
“For makeup, we had five team members and
each team member needed a full kit. Including
foundations, powders, shadows, lipsticks, pencils, mascara and many other products needed to
complete the makeup looks on each model. And
for hair, we also had five team members who each
needed multiple bottles of hairspray, thermal protectant, and working sprays. So it’s safe to say, for
an event like Lingerie Fashion Week, the beauty
team goes through a lot of product!”
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and the venue helped create an amazing show.
The season kicked off with a cocktail party hosted
by Lingerie Fashion Week FW14 sponsors Shibue
Couture and Soak Wash, celebrating the launch of
Shibue’s Summer Lace Strapless Panty Collection
and Soak’s newest eco-formulation and rebranding.
BRADELIS NEW YORK followed with the
first runway show of the season, wrapping with a
presentation and cocktail reception for 400-plus
guests.
The next day opened with a Runway Show held
by modern-boudoir luxury house Naked Princess,
showcasing floaty chemises, luxurious PJ sets,
cashmere robes and delicate lace lingerie. A “Ones
to Watch” Special Exhibition followed, featuring
new and emerging designers Arsenic & Vieilles
Dentelles, BlackBird Underpinnings, Iris London,
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Lovehoney
Honors
Bettie Page
With Official
Pleasure
Products Line
By Lyn Bimey
A
t October’s eroFame trade
show, Lovehoney launched
the Bettie Page Official
Pleasure Products Collection
featuring a range of bondage
gear inspired by the world’s
original pinup icon, Bettie
Page. Created by the U.K.
online adult retailer, the
range is the only collection of official sex toys and
bondage accessories approved by the late Bettie
Page’s estate.
The range of 11 luxury erotic items are inspired
by Page’s 1950s vintage glamor and her iconic
image appears on several of the products. The
collection includes a 30-foot bondage rope, handcuffs, a collar and lead set and satin restraints. It
also features a moldable blackout blindfold, riding
crop and leather bullwhip. Page’s image adorns
two spanking paddles and an orgasm balm which
comes with one of the two vibrators.
Introduced in time for Christmas sales, the Bettie Page Official Pleasure Products Collection was
designed to be gift-ready with collector’s packaging with a Bettie Page key ring, picture card and
decorative box.
“Fans of Bettie Page appreciate not only her
influence on the bondage scene, but also the element of glamour she brought to her sexuality,”
said Lovehoney’s Commercial Director Ray Hayes.
‘We’ve worked hard to create a range of products
which are not only highquality but also look so
beautiful they could sit on the mantelpiece alongside your china.”
Lovehoney’s staff writer Jess Share discussed
with XBIZ the success of the brand, while highlighting the line’s most popular features.
Q: What response has the Bettie Page Official
Pleasure Products Collection received since its
release?
A: Lovehoney launched the Bettie Page Official
Pleasure Products Collection in October 2013 and
since then sales have been consistently strong,
with positive feedback from Bettie Page fans and
seasoned bondage enthusiasts alike. The most
common response to the range has been to the detailed
packaging and luxurious toy materials, not to mention the
Bettie Page iconography on each product. We’re proud to
have worked closely with Bettie Page’s estate to make
this an official collection of approved products. Not only
does the range offer something for lovers of retro-style
pleasure products and bondage, but also doubles as a
genuine collector’s item for Bettie Page’s fan-base.
From research and design to packaging and products, we’ve
been extremely careful to ensure the entire Bettie Page experience is as authentic as possible.
It’s always a risk creating a heavily stylized product, but
luckily for us the response has been wonderful. Bettie Page
fans love that the range has been approved by her estate and is
a genuine collector’s item, while bondage fans say that we’ve
filled a gap in the market for a pretty yet practical range of
bondage equipment.
Q: What inspired Lovehoney to commemorate Bettie
Page’s legacy with this line?
A: Bettie Page was (and remains) a pioneer for all things
kink. Even in the prudish 1950s, she blazed the trail for couples
everywhere to try something new in the bedroom while single
handedly challenging taboos connected to sex, pleasure and
nudity. Often referred to as the “Queen of Pinups,” Bettie made
a fun and fulfilling sex life much more accessible, and this is
exactly what our goal is at Lovehoney.
Before launching the Bettie Page Collection, the Fifty Shades
of Grey Pleasure Products Collection had already proven to be
a great success. It quickly became apparent that not only do
people want to introduce kinkier play to their relationships, but
they also love the collectible aspect of official products.
With both retro fashion and bondage play becoming more
and more popular by the day (not to mention the collectible
quality of Bettie Page merchandise) it seemed a no brainer for
us to work with the Bettie Page estate to create an authentic
brand of blended ideas. The two went together like peanut
butter and jelly!
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Sustainable
Style
Magic Silk/Male Power’s
Jeff Baker Discusses the
Benefits of Bamboo
W
By Ariana Rodriguez
ith the popularity of
alternative materials
on the rise, lingerie
manufacturer Magic
Silk and its male counterpart, Male Power
have introduced the
trend to the intimate
apparel industry with
their Bamboo Collections for men and women. Male
Power was the first to launch its bamboo range in
2012 with a Magic Silk’s line for women that was
soon to follow.
“Bamboo fabric is a natural textile hewn from the
pulp of bamboo grass. Its growing popularity stems
from the fabric’s many unique qualities. Resembling
cotton, bamboo fiber is very soft and can be worn
directly on the skin,” the company said. “It is light
and strong, has excellent wicking properties, and is
highly sustainable. It also contains significant antibacterial qualities that fight germs and odors, and
are retained through multiple washings.”
Magic Silk/Male Power President Jeff Baker
sat down with XBIZ to discuss the Bamboo collection, and the many benefits of bamboo as a fabric
material.
Q: What makes bamboo a desirable material for apparel?
What are its qualities?
A: Bamboo is used to make some of softest fabrics that are
ideal for underwear and loungewear. It drapes beautifully offering
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a complementary slimming fit. Bamboo shares many of the same
qualities of silk. It is incredibly soft, breathable, and has natural
wicking properties. It is also antibacterial and ideal for sensitive or
allergy prone skin.
Q: Is there a different manufacturing process for bamboo
apparel?
A: Special care while sewing is necessary due to the fabulous
stretch of the fabric when blended with spandex. Experienced
sewers develop a feel for the fabric and know how to avoid puckering; leading to a more attractive garment.
Q: What does Magic Silk’s bamboo line consist of? Is there
a bamboo selection for Male Power?
A: The initial Bamboo Magic line consists of eight separates
which include: lounge pant, night shirt, v-neck tee shirt, camisole,
boy short, boxer short, thong and g-string. All styles are available
in three different colors: black, cabaret pink, and cobalt purple.
Male Power also offers a selection of bamboo wear available
in black and teal with new colors to be introduced later in 2014.
The current collection consists of eight styles: lounge pant, tee
shirt, boxer short, pouch enhancing short, micro thong, jockstrap,
power sock and thruster bikini. An additional style; a longer length
pouch enhancing short will be available in the near future.
Q: How popular is this collection?
A: Male Power was first to launch its bamboo line in 2012. The
instant success amongst Male Power’s loyal customer base paved
the way for the Bamboo Magic line by Magic Silk a year later. The
fabric is truly contagious and once the consumer feels the fabric
and learns of its benefits, they become hooked. A
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Coco
Revealed
Anticipation
Builds for
CalExotics
New Coco
Licious Line
of Pleasure
Products
By Alex Glass
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t January’s ANME Show,
California Exotic Novelties
made novelty history by
introducing reality T.V. star/
model/entrepreneur Coco
and her ground-breaking
pleasure product collection
to the industry. Now, as
Coco Licious products start
hitting store shelves, let’s take a closer look at
them, and what retail stores can anticipate in the
coming months.
About the Brand
Coco and Susan Colvin, president and CEO
of California Exotic Novelties, make a dynamic
partnership because their personal brands are so
closely aligned. Susan’s mission, as well as Coco’s,
is to empower women and couples so they can
take control of their pleasure.
 Coco introduces her new collection to ANME attendees in January.
According to Coco, “People often ask why I
chose to come out with a line of adult-themed
curved for the perfect fit.
• Coco Licious Hide & Play Compacts are also
toys. It comes from a sincere desire to help wom• Coco Licious Love Bunnies offer three intense
incognito. Open one to find a seven function
en — my sisters and girlfriends — to discover
speeds of vibration. Dual motors power the
bullet, as well as a fun hiding spot perfect for
their latent goddess. We’re all sexual beings, and
shaft and the tickling rabbit ears for increda condom, or anything else a lady wants to
by acknowledging this innate aspect of our self,
keep private.
ible sensations. Designed for beginners or
we can find balance, harmony, empowerment and
• Coco Licious Pleasure Bullets put the power
advanced users.
higher levels of intimacy.”
in the user’s hands. The easy to use controller • Coco Licious Fluttering Butterflies are just
offers seven functions of vibration.
like the Love Bunnies, but with quivering
A Closer Look at Those
• Coco Licious Hide & Play Pocket Massagers
wings for added sensations.
Wonderful Toys
go anywhere. The push button control is easy
The Coco Licious Collection consists of 12
to use and the vibe features intense power.
California Exotic Novelties offers a free Visual
exciting products. They are discreet and offer
• The Coco Licious Slender G is a sleek masMerchandising Plan to help retailers set their
an array of fabulous features for every level of
sager designed to target the G-Spot. It boasts walls. Signage and web banners are also availexploration. Made of premium, body-safe materi10 powerful functions of vibration, pulsation able from the website, CalExotics.com.
als, they are waterproof, unscented, phthalateand escalation.
free, and made with quality motors and easy to
• Coco Licious Slender Tulips feature a bulbous The Coco Media Storm
use controllers.
tip for added thickness. Sleek and slender, it
The toys are available in black and a hue of
Coco has a mainstream appeal that gives her a
resonates with 10 powerful functions of vibra- platform to talk about and promote her products.
pink so unique, it is called “Coco Pink.” Pretty
sparkling glitter accents, body-safe silicone, and
tion, pulsation and escalation.
She has already been featured on Late Night with
• Coco Licious Play Beads are durable, gradusilky-smooth surfaces, are highlights of the colSeth Meyers with the toys, and other media interated booty balls that are made of body-safe
lection. The packaging is bright gold and looks
views and appearances are being planned.
silicone. It’s the perfect anal toy for beginners
stunning when merchandised on a store wall.
How does this affect retail stores and websites?
and experts alike.
• Coco Licious Love Rings are discreet, vibratAccording to the company, the publicity gives
• The Coco Licious Booty Beads are graduated, retailers the opportunity to capitalize on the Coco
ing massagers that stretch to fit. The stimubeaded probes which are also made of bodymedia storm. Fans who may have never thought
lator is removable and batteries are included.
safe silicone. Sized right, they feature an easy of buying pleasure products will be looking for her
• Coco Licious Hide & Play Lipsticks hide in
retrieval ring.
toys. Stocking her full collection, as well as taking
a purse or pocket so no one knows it’s there.
• Coco Licious Back End Play is a pliable,
advantage of signage and sales tools from CaliforIt has eight functions of vibration, pulsation,
silicone booty probe with a sturdy suction
and escalation. It comes in a lipstick case
nia Exotic Novelties, can help retailers maximize
cup base. Virtually seamless, it is elegantly
that is feminine and realistic.
profits from this celebrity-endorsed line of toys. A
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PLEASURE PRODUCT REVIEW
Kinky Closet
Basking in the Afterglow
Review by
Kim Airs
Y
ou know, I’m always
skeptical of any product
that says it can cause an
orgasm because we all
know an orgasm is a very
complex mechanism, at
least for women anyway.
To examine an ordinary
looking vibrator and think
it’s really going to be something different, well,
I always raise an eyebrow instead of a thigh. I
mean, I’ve been around the block when it comes
to sticking things inside and hoping they will be
different and take me to that magic place called
Orgasm Land.
But now I’ve found my ticket. The Afterglow
can bring me there.
Packaged in one of the most high quality packages I have seen in this business, with a sexy slip
case around a jewelry quality storage box, upon
opening it you might think that it’s just another
dual stimulator but that’s where the comparison
ends.
The shape is somewhat like a flattened banana and is a pleasing size without being too big
or too small, with a non-animal looking finger
attachment a few short inches from the top.
I read the extensive user’s booklet (aptly
named “Guru Afterglow Guidance”) and sighed
when I read about the trademarked “MultiWavelength Light Technology” which distinguishes the Afterglow from the rest of the
rabbit bunch.The Afterglow automatically takes
you through cycles of precisely timed blasts of
vibration and pulsing lights of the PulseWave O
program.
I experienced a sensation afterwards that I
have never felt before with a sex toy. It made me
want to have more. It made me want to stick in
anything that I could. It made me crave sex with
my vagina which was throbbing in a way that it
made me feel like it could swallow anything that
got in its way. It made me want more. For more
than an hour. It was like nothing mechanical I
have ever used before. It was heaven.
It’s tough to explain this sensation that defies
explanation, but believe me, once you experience the Afterglow, you’ll want more, too. Allow
yourself plenty of time whether you are using it
solo or with a partner. Your partner might feel a
difference with your energy and you might feel a
difference with them.
And afterwards, you’ll both definitely bask in
the Afterglow.
MSRP: $199.99
AfterglowScience.com. A
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Essential News
Bracli Unveils New Paris
Collection of Pearl Thongs
C
European luxury. The new line has been upgraded with a variety of new styles and pieces.
“Genuine Mallorcan pearls help give the
range the finishing touches to make it their
most alluring collection to date,” the company
said. “Paris features a variety of flirty styles
and colors guaranteed to celebrate a woman’s
sexuality, sensuality and beauty. A few of the
standout pieces from the collection include:
The Body and Body Your Night, Bracli’s bestselling Body Chemise.”
According to the company, both pieces nod
to more playful lingerie featuring a panty
with a string of erotic pearls, bra and chemise in white, ivory and red.
For more information, visit Bracli.us. A
HICAGO — Bracli new’s Paris Collection
is described as the “next evolution of the
original pearl thong.”
“Fresh and flirty designs made with French
Chantilly lace imported from Calais, France,
which has its lace-making roots firmly planted in
early French history,” the company said. “With a
sense of style confidence, the French can appear
both casual and elegant, no matter what they
have on. It is no wonder that from France comes
the world’s most luxurious lace, worn by royals
and once regarded as a symbol of wealth and
status.”
Produced with French Chantilly that is handcrafted by local artisans in Spain using European
traditions, the Paris Collection offers affordable
Tyes by Tara
Unveils New
Handcuff Design
G
REENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. —
Tyes by Tara has announced the
release of a new handcuff design
called “tyecuffs.”
The company said the product was developed following the demand for a more
flirty and feminine twist on the traditional
handcuff model.
“The new tyecuff design is catered to
the adventurous female in mind who is
looking to explore bondage while highlighting her feminine prowess,” founder
Tara Christine, said. “One notable feature
is that they do not look like handcuffs
making them perfect for women with
roommates or children.”
Available in a range of materials and
fabrics from marabou to lace, the tyecuff
design has been integrated into all existing Entyece collections. Two double elastic
loops easily slip over the wrists for quick
employment.
All tyecuffs are handmade in the U.S.
For more information about tyecuffs,
visit Entyece.com, email info@tyesbytara.
com, or call (877) 595-8937. A
Mariko Houle-Hébert
Joins Coquette Sales Team
C
AMBRIDGE, Ontario —
Coquette International
has announced the addition of Mariko Houle-Hébert as
the company’s Quebec, Canada
sales representative.
Houle-Hébert is returning to
work with the Coquette team
after leaving a couple of years
ago to expand her experiences.
Her former experience includes
advertising with a daily newspaper, dabbling in management
and operations, to more recently
international sales.
“I am so excited to reconnect
with my clients and continue
growing their business together
— sounds cliché but it’s true,”
Houle-Hébert said. “The province
of Quebec being my home, I love
Documentary Explores
Lovehoney’s Bath Headquarters
D
ocumentary Explores
Lovehoney’s Bath
Headquarters
BATH, U.K. — Lovehoney,
a leading U.K.-based pleasure
products company, was the focus
of a six-part documentary series
“Frisky Business,” that aired on
Britain’s Sky Channel Lifetime
in March.
The show featured the firm’s
Bath headquarters, and, in onehour installments, explored its
different departments — from
customer care to returns.
According to the Bath
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traveling and discovering this
province as I visit my clients. I
am definitely happy to be back
within the Coquette family.”
Houle-Hébert will be traveling
with the entire sales team at the
end of March for the International Lingerie Show to meet up
with many of her previous and
new clients. The Coquette sales
team is eager to have her back on
board.
“Mariko is a fantastic part
of this team and we are excited
to have her back working with
Coquette,” said national sales
manager Dave George. “She has
done an extremely great job in
the past, and we know with her
outgoing personality that she will
continue to do well with us.” A
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Chronicle, “Frisky Business”
followed Lovehoney staff for four
months to develop a complete
behind-the-scenes picture. The
show also took viewers along to
the 2013 Bath Business Awards,
where Lovehoney took home the
Customer Service Award and
Best Business Website.
“It’s a really fun thing to be
involved with and a bit unusual,”
Lovehoney co-Founder Richard
Longhurst said. “It’s also really
good for the Lovehoney profile.”
Longhurst explained, “From
the outside looking in people
assume we all swing from chandeliers naked. What comes across
is that we are a genuine, warm,
fun and happy place to work. It’s
an interesting place to work with
an unusual product area.”
Lovehoney made its TV debut
in 2012 on Channel Four’s “More
Sex Please, We’re British.”
Launched 12 years ago by
Longhurst and Neal Slateford,
the pair now employ 130 members of staff and send out more
than 20,000 parcels per week
to customers across Britain, the
Bath Chronicle reported. A
Dr. Sadie Allison Sells 2 Millionth
Book, Launches Giveaway
S
AN FRANCISCO — To mark the sale
of her two millionth book, Tickle Kitty
CEO and founder Dr. Sadie Allison
announced gave away 10,000 of her “how-to
sex-help books.”
“On one hand, it’s
amazing that Tickle
Kitty Press has sold two
million books, considering they are a small
operation,” said Edward
Ash-Milby, buyer for
Barnes & Noble. “And
yet, when you meet Dr.
Sadie Allison, you understand quickly what
a savvy business person
she is and marvel at
the execution of her
publishing program.
He added, “She has a
strong eye for packaging and design, knows
her marketplace well
and has a sense of fun
in her writing. Tickle
Kitty Press is a small
press success story that
I’ve enjoyed watching
evolve over the past decade, and I have no
doubt that they will continue to publish great
books and produce excellent content for years
to come.”
Allison says her passion to help others overcome their shame, fear and lack of
knowledge about sex and pleasure led to her
start in self-publishing in an unlikely way: by
creating sex-help pamphlets and giving them
away for free.
“I published my first sex-help book to inspire positive change in peoples’ lives.” Allison
said. “My mission is to empower others to
embrace their full sexual potential and clear
out old inhibitions by
providing the accurate
information they need
for more frequent,
more intimate, more
uninhibited sexual
pleasure.”
“When we reached
the two million books
sold milestone, I
wanted to give back,”
Allison continued. “And
by giving away 10,000
books now, I feel like
I’ve come full circle.
‘Giving fearlessly’ is a
way of life for me, and
this free book giveaway
is the latest expression
of that.”
Allison’s titles
include “Tickle His
Pickle,” “Ride ‘Em
Cowgirl!”, “Tickle Your
Fancy,” “Tickle My
Tush” and “Toygasms!” All were honored with
the Independent Publisher’s “Best Sexuality
Book” award.
Tickle Kitty Press is currently developing
a new series of books, to be released across
multiple platforms in 2014.
Allison also runs an online pleasure boutique, TickleKitty.com, which offers high-end
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Maia Toys Announces New Items
L
OS ANGELES — Maia Toys has
released three new items: the Twistty
Silicone Vibrator, the Silicone Bunny
Vibe and the Marcia Six-Piece Pleasure Kit.
According to the company, the new
products ship Feb. 20.
The Twistty Silicone Vibrator
measures 18 centimeters with a
curved body. It is available in pink
and operates with a C battery.
Adorned with an bow tie, Maia’s
new Bunny, which is available in
pink, is crafted from silicone and is
designed to provide clitoral stimulation. The Bunny requires one AA
battery.
The Pleasure Kit features six
items, including a silicone cock ring,
silicone anal beads, a bullet vibrator,
two sleeves for the bullet and anal
balls. All items in the kit are pink.
“Based on feedback from the
January shows, we predict these new
additions will be hot sellers,” Maia Toys
Director of Sales Mara Epstein said. “The
Pleasure Kit in particular takes Maia Toys’
aim to provide fun, high-quality products at
affordable prices to new heights!”
Maia Toys previewed its newest additions last month at the industry’s B2B
events, ANME in Burbank, Calif., and the
exclusive XBIZ Retreat at the W Hotel in
Hollywood. Among XBIZ 360’s festivities
was the XBIZ Exec Awards, during which
Maia Toys Director of Sales Mara Epstein
was honored with the Businesswoman of
the Year Award.
XBIZ founder and publisher Alec Helmy
recognized the industry savvy of Businesswoman of the Year, Mara Epstein.
“She stands alone when it comes
to industry knowledge and business experience across all verticals
of the industry,” Helmy said. “Most
recently, she has established with
limited resources a widely recognized
pleasure products brand. She’s tenacious, driven and always impressed
me with her perseverance.”
Epstein accepted the honor during
an intimate celebration attended
by industry colleagues and friends,
thanking all of them for their
support.
“I’m very humbled by this honor
and would like to thank XBIZ for
this wonderful acknowledgement,”
Epstein says. “And a special, heartfelt thank you to Maia Toys’ distributors
and retailers for their support that has
enabled the success of Maia! I look forward
to continuing to dedicate myself to providing top quality and service to our clientele
and further boosting our mutually fruitful
relationships!”
Maia Toys’ new releases ship Feb. 20.
For more information about Maia, visit the
company website at maiatoys.com, contact
a Maia Toys distributor, or email maraepstein@maiatoys.com. A
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Hustler Lingerie
Unveils Range of
Vibrating Panties
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Dreamgirl Debuts
2014-2015 Encore
Collection Catalog
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OS ANGELES — Dreamgirl
International has launched its
2014-2015 Encore Collection
of flirty and vibrant-colored hanging
and packaged lingerie, clubwear and
hosiery.
“Our Encore 2014 Collection
Catalog continues the fashion forward, trend-right brights theme,” said
Susan Feldman, Dreamgirl’s senior
vice president of merchandising and
design. “We take it to a whole new
level with an array of naughty styling
details that play deliciously with a
vibrant color story for the promise of
some very delectable nights ahead.”
Dreamgirl’s execs say that the
spring and summer collection feature a tantalizing array of new and
best-selling styles reinterpreted into
a playful palette of colors such as
luscious lime, sizzling hot pink, tasty
turquoise, irresistible Iris, candy coral,
black licorice and the new whippedcream white.
The fun and playful editorial
themes throughout the catalogue embody fun and freshness with a youthful, candy-colored appeal, they say.
Dreamgirl International is one
of the fastest growing costume and
lingerie manufacturers in the world
with 12 U.S. sales reps nationwide
and more than 20 international
distributors.
“We are looking forward to an exciting 2014-2015 season,” said Christopher Scharff, Dreamgirl’s CEO. A
EW YORK —
Hustler Lingerie
has added new
vibrating panties styles,
which are currently available for pre-order.
“Distributor pre-orders
have been skyrocketing
since we introduced these
sexy and stimulating
panties,” the company
said. “Featuring the chic
style and comfort that
Hustler Lingerie is known
for, our new vibrating
panties not only look great
but they provide powerful,
discrete stimulation.”
Hustler Lingerie’s new
stimulating panties come
in five different styles.
The Lace Up Back Vibrating Panty by Hustler
Lingerie includes a powerful bullet that is discretely
hidden in the panty. It is
Curvy Girl
Launches ‘Love
Letter to Your
Bully’ Campaign
S
AN JOSE, Calif. — Curvy
Girl Lingerie, reportedly
one of only two plus-size
lingerie shops in the nation, has
launched a Love Letter to Your
Bully campaign.
The campaign encourages
overweight women who have been
shamed to stand up to those who
have made negative comments
about them by writing their bully
a letter and sharing their feelings
of self-acceptance.
Curvy Girl’s founder, Chrystal
Bougon, says she was inspired
to create the Love Letter to Your
Bully campaign after coming
across a meme by Jen McLellen,
founder of PlusSizeBirth.com, in
which confronted someone who
had shamed her about being
overweight.
The two women have now
available in black with hot
pink lace in the back.
Hustler Lingerie’s
Clitoral Stimulating
Thong with Beads is a
lace thong with pearl-like
beads strategically placed
for clit stimulation. The
thong comes in black, red
and pink.
The Vibrating Lace
Thong with Stimulating
Beads features a hidden
banded together to support their
fans and followers in creating
their own memes, or to simply
write a letter to those who have
bullied them, and share the
letters on either the Curvy Girl
Lingerie or Plus Size Mommy
Memoirs Facebook pages.
“I wish all fat-shamers, ‘concern trolls’ and Internet bullies
could get to a point in their lives
where they can find some real
love that will help heal or fill their
heart, so their eyes and hearts
can see beauty in all things and
all people,” Bougon said. “Haters
are motivators for me, and the
hatred that they spew so freely
all over social media helps me
to wake up and hit the ground
running each morning … fulfilling
my life’s goal to show curvy, fat,
thick and plush women that they
bullet for with stimulating beads for enhanced
sensation. It is available
in black.
The Vibrating Lace
Thong is available in red
and black and features a
discrete bullet; while the
Lace Thong with Stimulating Beads provides
quiet stimulation.
For sales, visit
ElectricDistro.com. A
are beautiful and sexy, and that
they deserve to be respected and
loved.”
In her self-made meme to those
who have bullied her, Bougon
writes, “Your hatred towards fat
people fuels my fire to spend every
waking moment showing curvy
women how sexy they are. All
women deserve to feel sexy and
beautiful. My heart breaks for you
that you cannot see the beauty in
all bodies. I hope one day you find
some LOVE in your life so that
you can learn to love yourself and
stop putting fat women down to
fill your sad, empty heart. Choose
love, not hate.”
Repping the motto “sexy isn’t a
size,” Curvy Girl Lingerie in San
jose, Calif. carries items in sizes
14-6x. For more information, visit
curvygirlinc.com. A
Bloomberg Spotlights Sex Toy ‘Discovery Commerce’
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EW YORK — According to a report in
Bloomberg Businessweek, “discovery commerce”
is infiltrating the sex toy
market.
Discovery commerce is
a growing trend in ecommerce introducing uninformed shoppers to new
products through monthly
subscriptions. Already found
in a number of markets,
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including food, pet supplies
and beauty, Bloomberg
Businessweek highlights
the potential of discovery
commerce companies in the
taboo adult retail market.
In addition to Boink Boutique, a service that delivers
miscellaneous adult goods to
its subscribers on a monthly
basis, adult discovery commerce is getting a boost
from a former Goldman
SPRING 2014
Sachs analyst Shauna Mei.
Her company AHAlife has
launched AHAnoir, a service
that send its 1 million
members recommendations
on boutique items from highend brands.
According to Bloomberg,
in 2011 Mei tapped into the
pleasure products market
with the addition of Jimmyjane’s Rabbit to her
offerings to commemorate
the Chinese New Year. Its
success led to the launch of
an entire pleasure products
section, the report says.
“We want to bring people
high-quality brands from
around the world and marry
that with content,” Mei told
Bloomberg Businessweek.
“Here is the story behind
the product, and also how to
use it. If you want to explore
bondage, for example, here’s
what it is, here is what you
need to experiment with
that lifestyle.”
The article suggests that
Mei will have to grow her
stable of curators in include
more sex and fetish experts.
“We want to focus on
sexual enlightenment,” she
says. “Too many people shy
away from learning about a
critically important part of
their lives.” A
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Essential News
Kaico Found Hollywood Curves
Liable for
Exhibits at Paris Expo
Fleshlight
P
Patent
Infringement
A
USTIN – Interactive
Life Forms’ general
counsel told XBIZ it
recently filed suit against Kaico
Corporation, a manufacturer
that produced counterfeit product and sold it on Amazon.com.
“Operations like this essentially are defrauding customers
by stealing from companies like
ILF,” said Matthew Esber, ILF’s
General Counsel. “In the end
those losses impact our product
development, operational areas
and ultimately they impact our
customers, most of which are
trying to purchase legitimate
products. We took this action
because we strongly believe in
defending the intellectual property rights that we’ve worked so
hard to create.
“We think competition is
healthy, but competitors should
create their own original intellectual property, not steal ours.
The United States District
Court for the Southern District
of Texas agreed with us and
found Kaico Corporation liable
to ILF for over $1,300,000. ILF
will also protect its intellectual
property rights worldwide and
will consider filing suits against
any parties involved in infringing its intellectual property
anywhere in the world where it
holds or will hold rights.”
Fleshlight recently announced that it has sold more
than 7 million units of its
product. A
ARIS — Shapewear
and fashion fixes
line Hollywood
Curves made its first appearance at Salon International de la Lingerie in
Paris.
Hollywood Curves Executive Vice President Tailor
James — a former Playboy
Playmate who also is the
face of the brand — told
XBIZ that the expo “was
a huge success, generating an overwhelmingly
positive response from top
international retailers and
distributors.”
With the support of
French distributor Starnet World’s sales team,
Hollywood Curves was
picked up by local French
chains and mom-and-pop
retailers.
Hollywood Curves is
currently working on
distribution strategies
with newly acquired distributors in Germany and
Lebanon, further expanding Hollywood Curves’
position in the global
marketplace, James said.
“We are happy to have
been part of the fair. Our
cozy booth was packed
with support from new
and existing distributors
and retailers,” James said.
“We’re really pleased with
the enthusiastic response
from buyers, who clearly
shared our excitement
about the brand. They
loved the unique assortment we offer, the eye
catching, premium packaging, and of course the
prices and quality were
massive talking points. We
are already planning our
return to Paris for SIL in
January next year. We
can’t wait.”
According to James,
Hollywood Curves’ next
collection is currently in
development with more
accessories, multi-function
bras and shapewear in the
works.
“We are creating a
beautiful line that doesn’t
just make you look good
with your clothes on, but
also as an intimate item
all on its own,” James
said.
For more information,
visit Hollywood
Curves.com. A
JOYDIVISION Expands to the U.S. Marketplace
A
TLANTA — JOYDIVISION International AG has
announced its expansion
to the U.S. marketplace, with a new
subsidiary in Atlanta, Georgia. The
first products for purchase will be
available this spring.
Headquartered in Hanover, Germany, the initial product line up for
the North American market includes
massage oils and candles, assorted
types of lubes, cutting-edge vibrators and its signature Joyballs secret
product.
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U.S. team celebrated the official mar- decision to finally enter the U.S.
According to the company, all
products will continue to be manufac- ket launch with giveaways and show- market,” a JOYDIVISION rep said in
a release.
cased its Q1 2014 product portfolio.
tured in Germany.
JOYDIVISION, celebrating its
20th anniversary this year, is a leading brand in the European market
for sensual and erotic lifestyle
products.
Starting in 1994 “with just an
idea, a single item and a garage as
an office,” JOYDIVISION reps say it
now offers more than 250 products
“The overwhelming interest in
JOYDIVISION made its U.S.
and positive feedback of the products and has distribution network in 60
debut at the ANME Expo 2014 last
countries. A
certainly confirmed the company’s
week in Burbank, Calif. There, the
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Essential News
Fun Toys Reports
Success of G-Vibe Noir
L
ONDON — Fun Toys is reporting that its limited edition
G-vibe Noir — produced in a
limited number of 10,000 pieces —has
completely sold out after two months
on the market.
“Lucky owners of Noir Limited
Edition must be enormously happy
to have this amazing product as
G-vibe Noir is truly limited edition,”
the company said. “Hurry up to get
the last ones from the shelves! G-vibe
struck the adult market as genuinely
unique, original and one-of-a-kind
product.”
Fun Toys said it was granted a patent No. 002377697-0001 on Dec. 27,
which covers all countries in the European Union and protects G-vibe in
the category “Vibrators for Massage.”
According to the company, G-vibe
is covered by patent in the U.S., E.U.
and Ukraine, and has a pending patent in Russia and China.
“I make sure again and again that
if you do something well thought of
and with all your heart and efforts,
this will definitely be properly appreciated and worthwhile,” said Jack Romanski, the inventor of G-vibe. “Fun
Toys team puts a lot of thought, ideas
and care into design and production of every detail of our products.
Electric’s Glas Collection
Picks Up New Distributor
N
Therefore, we are more than happy
that G-vibe Noir has received such a
great feedback and sold out so fast.
The patents which we now have prove
once again the initial idea of inventing such an original massager was
worthwhile and really unique.” A
EW YORK — U.K. distributor New Temptations has
picked up the Glas line
of glass pleasure products from
Electric.
New Temptations Ltd. Is a U.K
company specializing in distant
shopping market. New Temptations supplies many U.K. order
catalog companies, online retailers
and retail outlets with lingerie,
adult toys and personal massagers.
On the market since 2007, Electric’s Glas collection of premium
glass pleasure products also is
available to the U.S. market.
“The Glas collection has achieved
international success offering 24 of
the most popular and best selling
styles available for glass pleasure
products,” the company said.
Each Glas style is individually
hand crafted from body-safe borosilicate (pyrex) glass. Among the
many benefits of borosilicate glass
is that it is non-porous, making it
easy to clean with soap and water.
Additionally, pyrex glass can be
heated or cooled with hot water or
by putting it into the freezer.
“There is no material that comes
close to offering the same sensations as glass,” the company said.
“The Glas collection can be cooled
and its sleek surface feels amazing
when used to penetration. Glass
toys also require less lubricant than
other materials.”
Visit ElectricDistro.com for more
information. A
Cosmo Gives Blush Novelties Vibe ‘Rabbit Ready’ Approval
B
ALTIMORE — Cosmopolitan spotlighted
Eve’s Rabbit from Blush
Novelties in its February
edition.
The article, “In Search of the
Ultimate Orgasm,” highlighted
top picks of sex toys and accessories reviewed by real
women. The piece opened with
a writer’s personal account of
how a simple vibe opened the
door to her first orgasm at age
22.
Eve’s Rabbit was one of
six items ranked “Intermediate: Rabbit Ready” by Cosmo.
Cosmo describes this level of
toy expertise, “You’re beyond
bullets, but not quite ready
for butt plugs. Welcome to the
intermediate playfield of XXX
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shopping — naughty pieces
with next-level power and the
promise of double orgasms.”
Eve’s Rabbit features a
classic shape, with a sevenfunction clitoral stimulator and
a gyrating shaft that sports
rotating pleasure beads and six
vibration speeds. The ribbed
shaft and bunny stimulator
are made of soft TPR, which is
body-safe and phthalate free.
Cosmo’s reviewer, Missy
K., 28, said “At first glance, it
looks intimidating … but once
you get down to it, the shaft
and the ears hit right where
they need to for an ideal,
double-the-fun orgasm.”
“Our rabbits continue to be
popular because, in addition to
the dual stimulation shapes,
they offer the most functions,”
said Eric Lee, vice president of
customers to try out Luxe Rabbit and Luxe Rabbit II, which
are upgraded versions of Eve’s
Rabbit… We’re coming out
with more rabbits with unique
shapes and features this year,
so check out ‘what’s new’ on
our website often.”
The Blush Novelties staff
expressed its excitement to be
featured in Cosmo alongside
high-end companies like Lelo,
Fun Factory and Jimmy Jane.
Lee marks this article as a sign
operations at Blush Novelties. of increased brand awareness.
“Customers love being able
“Consumers are starting to
to tailor their experiences. By
notice our products’ quality
purchasing one rabbit vibrator, and variety. In the future I see
you’re really getting dozens of
Blush becoming a household
ways to enjoy it, so it’s a satis- name in the industry.”
fying purchase.
BlushNovelties.com. A
He added, “I encourage
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Essential News
Sportsheets
Celebrates
Shower Line
With New Items,
Fucking Sculptures, Courtney Marketing Campaign
Trouble Partner for Dildo
B
ERKELEY, Calif. — Artisan
glass dildo makers Fucking Sculptures, announced
its product design collaboration
with queer pornographer Courtney
Trouble.
The partnership has introduced
the “Double Trouble” double-ended
glass dildo.
Available in classic black, this
hand sculpted, glass “fuckable art”
was designed for the boudoir or on
the mantle, the companies said.
The partners noted that with
both groups based in the Bay
Area, it was an easy leap for them
to combine sensual and creative
forces.
“It’s a pleasure and an honor
to work with Courtney Trouble,
a person who has devoted her
professional life to bringing different bodies to the screen,” Maria
Anne, owner of Fucking Sculptures
said.
She added, “This piece is a
celebration of sexuality, genderfluidity, curvy bodies, and above
all, pleasure.”
Trouble said, “I wanted to make
something with amazing materials
and keep it local, sustainable, high
quality, and beautiful. Fucking
Sculptures is all of those things,
and what we’ve accomplished together is a major breakthrough.”
The dildo is available for purchase
through FuckingSculptures.com.
For more information, including questions regarding wholesale,
retail or custom orders, email
maria@fuckingsculptures.com. A
H
UNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.
— In celebration of the fifth
anniversary of its Sex In the
Shower line of waterproof sex toys,
Sportsheets has debuted five new
items and has launched a worldwide
promotional campaign.
The company said the new marketing push would make it fun and easy
to create Sex In the Shower displays
that appeal to men, women and
couples.
Sportsheets’ line of handles, waterproof toys and other suction-cup
shower accessories provide a simple
and safe solution for bath-time sex
since its 1999 debut.
New to the line is stay-put Shower
Gel Lube, a suction-cup neoprene collar, suction-cup thigh cuffs, a waterproof G-spot vibrator with a flexible
head, and a textured shower masturbator sleeve for men.
For sales and display support,
Sportsheets has launched a promotional campaign with ads, shelf
talkers, buttons, store signs and
consumer postcards and flyers that
remind shoppers why they love Sex In
the Shower. The ads are targeted to a
specific demographic and shows shoppers and retailers alike that everyone
likes a titillating bath time.
“Sex In the Shower serves a true
purpose and solves the problems
couples often face when having sex
in the shower — pulling the shower
head out of the wall, knocking over
the soap, slipping in the suds…anything can happen,” said Tom Stewart,
Sportsheets founder and CEO.
He added, “We saw a unique opportunity in the marketplace to create
quality and innovative products that
make shower sex safe for everyone
with handles, foot rests, restraints
and toys that can be used in even the
steamiest of situations.”
The line’s suction cups attach to
any surface and provide support and
cushioning. Sportsheets noted that
without these water-safe sex aides,
positioning in even the most basic sex
moves can prove painful — especially
during prolonged action — and now
retailers can help showcase the line
with a special marketing campaign.
“Sex In the Shower gives retailers a whole new destination in their
stores and also a new way to help
move bath products,” executive
administrator Joanne Queenin said.
“And the shelf talkers, flyers and
other print materials as part of our
matching marketing campaign capitalize on the universal appeal of the
brand in a cute and clever way. You’ll
have to see it for yourself.”
The marketing campaign is available to all customers who place a
Sex In the Shower order. For more
information, call (714) 698-0877 or
email a preferred Sportsheets sales
representative. A
CarraShield Labs Offer New
Divine 9 Retail Packages
O
RLANDO, Fla. — CarraShield Labs, formerly
known as Divine Corporation, has added two new retail
packages for its signature personal
lubricant, Divine 9.
Divine 9, made with a proprietary, hypoallergenic seaweed
extract called Carragel, is now
available in a 0.33 ounce (10 ml)
single-use packet, as well as an
eight-ounce (236 ml) pump top
bottle.
The company credits a series of
independent, government-funded
studies on HPV prevention using
Divine 9 with Carragel for “creating the consumer demand for additional purchase options.” It added
that Divine 9 personal lubricants
are the first-ever topical microbicide to undergo human clinical
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trials for their ability to prevent the
transmission of HPV.
“Divine 9 generated record sales
last year, due in no small part to
the launch of the McGill University
study on HPV prevention using
Divine 9,” said Dean Fresonke,
CEO of CarraShield Labs. “We are
excited to provide our retail and
distribution partners with these
new options to grow their sales.”
According to the company, the
single-use packets are optimal
for travel and ship to retailers
in a dispenser bin containing 50
packets, ideal for use at a checkout
stand. The large, eight-ounce bottle
is geared towards value-conscious
consumers.
For more info, visit CarraShieldLabs.com or
Divine9Lubricants.com. A
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Essential News
LELO
Launches
Oral-Sex
Stimulator
Ora
S
TOCKHOLM — Swedish designer
brand LELO announced the launch of
Ora, an all-new sensual massager that
simulates the feelings of oral sex for women.
Offering an experience unlike any design
currently on the market, its landmark features create swirling circles and fast flicks to
stimulate the clitoris, while combining surging vibrations across 10 stimulation patterns.
Offering variety, the Ora also includes a
new Intense setting, which functions like a
“turbo” button to give a 30 percent increase
on standard maximum power. To better
showcase Ora in action, the company has
also released a new promotional video that
is available to all retailers and distributors
wishing to stock this exciting new product
Donna Faro, LELO USA’s director of sales
and marketing, said: “Ora is a sensational
new pleasure item that we can’t wait to share
with the world. The LELO design team has
been working on this for the past three years
since Insignia first launched, and now we are
thrilled to introduce an oral sex simulator
that meets the standards LELO customers
deserve. Better than the real thing? You’ll
have to find out for yourselves!”
LELO will begin shipping Ora to U.S. and
Canadian customers srarting today at the
retail price of $169. Distributors and retailers
interested in stocking LELO products should
contact usa@lelo.com. A
Entrenue Now Distributing
Revel Body Sonic Vibrator
P
HOENIX — Entrenue announced
that it is distributing the Revel Body
Sonic Vibrator to the retail market.
The company said the unique ballshaped vibrator uses powerful TrueSonic
technology to deliver a deep rumble unlike
anything else on the market, offering an
innovative oscillating alternative to traditional rotary-powered vibrators.
Constructed of high-grade
polycarbonate over-molded
with body-safe silicone, the
vibrator houses a whisperquiet motor excelling
with 50 percent more
power, 90 percent less
noise, and 80 percent
less vibration transfer
than typical batteryoperated devices.
The ergonomic shape
makes the product easy
to hold and comfortable
to use, and does not require
constant pressure to produce
sensation.
Revel Body designers also created a
series of four accessory tips to enhance
clitoral stimulation: the Cona suction tip,
the Fawn tickler tip, the Ever circle tip, and
the Niko targeted tip. A stylish travel kit is
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also available.
“Revel Body is completely new and
different from anything we’ve seen for an
external vibe — especially not with attachments like this,” Entrenue President
Joe Casella, said. “This massager was
constructed outside of the box in a way that
one would only expect from an intimate
engineer. We strive to bring our customers
unique and boutique brands, which
is why we had to include Revel
Body’s unique shape and
style into our 2014 lineup.”
The vibrator has only
one moving part, and
is completely waterproof. Users can adjust
vibration speed and
power using intuitive
fingertip controls, and
recharge it using an
international-voltagecompatible USB charging
system.
Entrenue noted that the
product and its four attachments are
attractively packaged in boxes with muted
tones and a sophisticated and defined typeface for intriguing shelf appeal.
To place a product order, call (800) 3687268, or email info@entrenue.com. A
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ESSENTIAL
Stocking Guide
Accessories
SCREAM & CLEAN
Anal
SOLITAIRE GEM ACCENTED
ALUMINUM ANAL PLUG
TRINITY VIBES
Delight in this highly polished, gently
weighted aluminum anal plug. Sized
for comfort, perfectly weighted, and
ideal for extended wear, this darkly
sexy plug is perfect for first time
users. A delight for the eyes as well,
this exquisite plug is capped with
a shimmering crystal gem, set into
the base of this pretty pink plug.
Contact: (888) 261-9646
info@sextoydistributing.com
THE SCREAMING O
Screaming O Scream & Clean
Toy Cleaner keeps consumers’
favorite adult toys sparkling in a
few easy steps: simply spray to
clean, then rinse, wipe and towel
dry to sanitize most sex toys in a
flash. Travel-sized and travel-safe,
Scream & Clean Toy Cleaner is
the quick and easy solution for
almost any soiled sex toy..
Contact: (310) 446-1632
conde@thescreamingo.com
CRYSTAL JELLIES
ANAL STARTER
KIT - PURPLE
ESSENCE BY JOPEN RELAXER
LUXURY ANAL LUBRICANT
JOPEN
Features include: natural desensitizing formula;
water-based; no animal testing; essential
oils; paraben-free; PH balanced; mineral-free;
petroleum-free; sugar-free; fragrance-free;
hypoallergenic; sulfate-free; phosphate-free;
phthalate-free; compatible with silicone
products. Made in the U.S., 4 oz/118 mL.
Contact: (909) 590-5210
robin@jopen.com
Bath & Body
AMERICAN
BOMBSHELL DESTROYER
DOC JOHNSON
Work your way up to
backdoor bliss, with
the Crystal Jellies Anal
Starter Kit. Perfect for
beginners, each plug
features a flat comfortable
base for easy wearability,
while the pronounced
head and smooth shaft
is sure to make for some
incredible stimulation.
Contact: (818) 764-1543
scott@docjohnson.
com
DOC JOHNSON
This impressive anal
plug lives up to its name.
The Destroyer will thrill
size-seekers with its
ultra-bulbous graduated
ribbing and massive base
for rough play. Featuring 8”
in usable length, and a 4”
width; this all American bad
boy is sure to make for one
explosive addition to the
bedroom.. MSRP: $28.60
Contact: (818) 764-1543
scott@docjohnson.com
Dildos
SLIQUID BALANCE
SMOOTH SHAVE
CREAM
DOUBLE BULL
BLACK DILDO
SLIQUID
Sliquid Smooth’s gentle and
rash-free formula offers
consumers a luxurious and
skin-soothing alternative
to traditional foams and
is merchandised for
retailers looking for a
sophisticated spa/beauty
category cross-over.
Contact: (800) 754-7843
sales@sliquid.com
ELECTRIC DISTRO
Behold the sleek, sensual
beauty of black glass. This
double-header features bulbous
balls at both ends for deep
personal pleasure or erotic
couples play. Fracture-resistant
and hypoallergenic, this toy
can be easily cleaned. Retains
heat and cold for increased
stimulation. Compatible
with all lubricants.
Contact: elanrofe@
electric-lingerie.com
SLIQUID SPLASH
FEMININE WASH
SLIQUID
Sliquid Splash brings
retailers a lush line of body
washes featuring organic
and plant-based ingredients
with gentle soothing
properties that turn bath
time into a luxurious retreat.
Each Splash varietal –
Naturally Unscented,
Honeydew Cucumber,
Grapefruit Thyme and
now Mango Passion – is
packaged in opaque spaquality bottles ideal for both
adult and spa/beauty retail.
Contact: (800) 754-7843
sales@sliquid.com
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PLATINUM PREMIUM
SILICONE THE
RAGING 8” — BLACK
DOC JOHNSON
The Raging 8” is sure to
please. Perfect for those
who crave a heavy-veined
texture, this Platinum
Premium Silicone dong is
plush to the touch with a
velvety smooth matte finish,
all while offering a firm yet
flexible feel for ease of use.
Contact: (818) 764-1543
HONEY DRIPPER
ANAL SLIDER
ELECTRIC DISTRO
The perfect choice for the anal
enthusiast, our Honey Dripper
Anal Slider is a sleek, durable toy
with an easy grip base and an
angled flared head for deep P-spot
stimulation. Fracture-resistant
and hypoallergenic, this toy can
be easily cleaned. Retains heat
and cold for increased stimulation.
Compatible with all lubricants.
Contact: elanrofe@
ESSENTIAL
Stocking Guide
Fetish
Kits
DOOR SLAM LOVE SWING
SATIN LACE LOVERS KIT
ELECTRIC DISTRO
Q: When is a door not a door? A: When it’s a love
swing. Swing into action and discover angles you
never thought possible with this versatile, thrilling
sex apparatus from Lux Fetish. Turns any standard
door into a sex swing in mere minutes. Make sure to
carefully follow all printed instructions—and have fun!
Contact: elanrofe@electric-lingerie.com
SPORTSHEETS INTERNATIONAL
Stunningly elegant, this restraint kit
adds a daring element to any romantic
adventure. Soft lace and satin ribbon
create a comfortable system that adjusts
easily and feels as good as it looks. Kit
contains two wrist cuffs and one mask.
Contact: (714) 698-0877
info@sportsheets.com
4PC SUCTION CUFFS SET
ELECTRIC DISTRO
Our premium Lux Fetish Suction Cuff Set features a unique suction-lock
system which creates a surface tension strong enough to restrain even
the feistiest captive! Perfect for fans of light restraint—your domination
play will never be quite the same. Also good for bathroom play.
Restrains wrists & ankles. Read all printed safety indications before use.
Lubes
ESSENCE BY
JOPEN EXCITE
INTIMATE AROUSAL
GEL (FOR HER)
EXPANDABLE SPREADER BAR & CUFF SET
JOPEN
Features include: increases
feminine sensitivity; water
based; no animal testing;
essential oil; paraben-free;
PH balanced; mineralfree; petroleum-free;
sugar-free; fragrance-free;
hypoallergenic; sulfatefree; phosphate-free;
phthalate-free; compatible
with silicone products.
Contact: (909) 590-5210
robin@jopen.com
SPORTSHEETS INTERNATIONAL
2014 XBIZ Award winner for Fetish Pleasure Product of the Year, the
Sportsheets Expandable Spreader Bar adjusts from 29” to 37” (74 cm
to 94cm) and breaks down into three pieces for easy storage and travel.
Includes two adjustable cuffs for ankles or wrists, which attach to each end
of the Bar. Expand your relationship and your fun with this bondage tool.
Contact: (714) 698-0877
OBEY ME 3 PIECE BONDAGE
KIT FOR COUPLES
FRISKY
Perfect for couples who have always
wanted to try bondage, this kit has
everything you need to have a naughty good
time. Included is one pair of lightweight
metal handcuffs that will fit most size wrists
with a safety release lever just in case you
lose the keys. Also included is a 24 inch
long vinyl flogger, with 18 tails that have a
soft underside for light impact with a sting.
Contact: (888) 261-9646
SLIQUID RIDE
BODYWORX
SLIQUID
Designed for the modern man, Ride
BodyWorx enhances his sexual and
bodily experience with a selection
of intimate lubricants infused with
rich botanicals. Ride Silicone is a
super-silky, long-lasting lubricant
priced to compete with its German
imported competitors, while Ride
Water Based is slick water-based
lubricant featuring a proprietary
blend of natural seaweed extracts.
Contact: (800) 754-7843
sales@sliquid.com
CLEANSTREAM - BARDEX STYLE INFLATABLE
DOUBLE BULB ENEMA SYSTEM
XR BRANDS
The Bardex Style Inflatable Double Bulb System is made of
premium silicone and is designed for the enema enthusiast.
The nozzle is inserted along with the first balloon. Both balloons
are then inflated, creating an internal feeling of fullness and an
external seal. Once the seal is created, liquid is filled inside of the
rectum via a bag system or the Clean Stream In Line Accelerator.
Contact: (888) 261-4181
info@xrbrands.com
ZEUS- POSSESSOR ELECTRO SCROTUM
SACK- MASTER SERIES EDITION
XR BRANDS
The Possessor supplies you with all you need for a very
devious play session. Simply apply Zeus Electro Sex
Gel to the testicles and fit the penis through the top
compartment, slipping the bottom piece over the scrotum.
The stretchy material is able to accommodate most any
size, yet provides a tight fit and a light squeeze once on.
Contact: (888) 261-4181
info@xrbrands.com
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PASSION HEMPAPHRODISIAC NATURAL
LUBE — 8.5 OZ.
PASSION LUBRICANTS
This hemp infused water-based
lube has vitamins A, C, and E which
help promote strong and healthy
skin. Natural hemp works as an
aphrodisiac and provides an extra
boost of arousal. This water-based
formula is long lasting, cleans
easily, and is perfect for toys.
Contact: (888) 261-9646
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ESSENTIAL
Stocking Guide
Men’s Toys
APOLLO AUTOMATIC
POWER PUMPS
CALIFORNIA EXOTIC NOVELTIES
“The most high-tech pump on the
market today… massive results,”
says The American Pumpers
Association. Features include:
Easy to use with unparalleled
suction; fully automatic
pressure control with the push
of a button; auto start/stop
button; quick air release valve;
ergonomic hand-held controller
with push button controls.
Contact: (909) 606-1950
al@calexotics.com
MILF IN A BOX
JULIA ANN
DOC JOHNSON
Molded directly from HOT
superstar MILF Julia Ann, this
UR3 Pocket Pussy captures
every detail of her perfect
opening flawlessly, leading
to a tight pleasure canal lined
with soft massage beads
and an open-ended design
for versatile stimulation.
This sexy MILF stroker is
ergonomic for easy handheld
playtime and clean-up.
Contact: (818) 764-1543
APOLLO POWER STROKERS
Totally self-contained power stroker with removable
suction cup base. Features include: Vibrating pleasure
stroker with deep throat action; sleeve ergonomically
shaped for absolute form and function; 30 incredible
functions of vibration, pulsation and escalation;
easy push-button control; optional multi-position
hands-free suction cup swivel mount included.
Contact: (909) 606-1950
al@calexotics.com
MASTER SERIES TRIPLE THREAT SILICONE
TRI COCK RING AND ANAL PLUG
XR BRANDS
Pleasure is yours with this devious silicone tri cock ring and anal
plug from the Master Series. Made of premium silicone so it is long
lasting, non-porous, and body safe, this flexible piece is ideal for
anyone interested in dual stimulation and erection enhancement.
Contact: (888) 261-4181
info@xrbrands.com
VIBRATING PUSSY
HUSTLER TOYS
Add extra sensation to your strokes with the
Vibrating Pussy by Hustler Toys. Featuring an ultrapowerful bullet, this Vibrating Pussy shakes and
quivers on your cock from top to bottom.
PORN STAR PUSSY
HUSTLER TOYS
Finally, your fantasies are coming true! Hustler Toys brings you Porn
Star Pussy, a realistic pair of lips that are eager to please. If you’ve ever
watched porn and wanted to get in the action, then this babe is for you.
RINGO XL
THE SCREAMING O
The RingO XL boasts the erection-enhancing power of the original RingO but with
a bigger size for a better fit. This stretchy erection ring helps men stay harder
longer with a fuller erection, mind-blowing orgasms, and can even prevent
premature ejaculation. Users simply stretch the RingO XL around the base of
the penis for comfortable intimate enhancement and intensely better sex.
Contact: (310) 446-1632
BLINGO
THE SCREAMING O
The BlingO puts a vibrating twist on a romantic tradition with a super-powered
motor hidden inside a super-soft “diamond” vertically positioned for her pleasure.
The BlingO gives bridesmaids and best friends a bold way to celebrate an
engagement and gives newlyweds a charming introduction to couples toys. The
BlingO is 100% waterproof and made of smooth latex- and phthalate-free SEBS.
Contact: (310) 446-1632
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KEY BY JOPEN ELA
JOPEN
Features include: five patterns; USB rechargeable with magnetic contact;
silicone; waterproof; one year warranty; soft, lint-free pouch included.
Contact: (909) 590-5210
robin@jopen.com
Sex Enhancers
NAUGHTY COUPLES
BEAMONSTAR PRODUCTS
This 4-in-1 set features the best
of BeaMonstar Products with
“his and her” sex supplements
to enhance the experience
for both partners. It includes
SexVoltz and XploZion for men,
Velextra for women and the
unisex secretion sweetener
Sweeten69. BeaMonstar also
has included a “Road Map
to Better Sex Positions,” a
miniature pamphlet featuring
illustrations to guide couples
in trying out new positions.
Contact: (480) 735-1424
clint@beamonstar.com
SEXVOLTZ DELAY 100 SPRAY
BEAMONSTAR PRODUCTS
SexVoltz, the widely recognized brand in male enhancement,
introduces a new topical sexual supplement for men.
Delay 100 features a lidocaine formula, which prevents
premature ejaculation by acting as a desensitizing agent
when applied to a man’s penis. Simply spray this odorless
and tasteless fluid around the head and shaft of the penis
to prolong the pleasure of sex for you and your partner!
Contact: (480) 735-1424
clint@beamonstar.com
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Stocking Guide
Stimulating Topicals
KISSOBOO CINNOKISS
THE SCREAMING O
KissOboo CinnOkiss tingly lip
balm arouses the senses with a
natural herbal extract blend that
sizzles with every kiss. KissOboo
is edible, kissable and deliciously
safe to use on the body’s most
sensitive pleasure zones, so rub
it on your lips, nips and naughty
bits for a seductive sensation.
Contact: (310) 446-1632
Vibrators
COCO LICIOUS HIDE
& PLAY LIPSTICK
Sophisticated, glittered case
with vibrating silicone lipstick
tip includes: eight functions
of vibration, pulsation and
escalation; compact design;
easy push-button control.
Contact: (909) 606-1950
al@calexotics.com
MOOD - PLEASURE FOR HER
DOC JOHNSON
Boasting five delightful essentials,
the MOOD Pleasure for Her multipack is specifically formulated to
please female needs. Features
a flavorful Berry Nipple Lick’ems
Gel, an invigorating Stimulating
Clit Gel, succulent Watermelon
Body Drops, G-spot Sensitizing Gel,
and a Vaginal Tightening potion.
Proudly Made in America, each
potion comes in a cute 1 oz. tube.
Contact: (818) 764-1543
COCO LICIOUS HIDE & PLAY COMPACT
Discreet, fashionably glittered compact hides a
powerful mini vibrator. Features include: seven
powerful functions of vibration, pulsation and
escalation; perfect for the woman on-the-go; secret
hidden storage compartment behind mirror; Easy push
button control; may be used in or out of the water.
Contact: (909) 606-1950
al@calexotics.com
COCO LICIOUS LOVE RINGS
“The ring every girl wants.” Discreet
vibrating massager includes:
stretches to fit, removable vibrating
stimulator; easy push button control;
body-safe, unscented, phthalate-free.
Contact: (909) 606-1950
al@calexotics.com
CLITORAL STIMULATING THONG WITH BEADS
HUSTLER TOYS
Featuring clit stimulating beads, this lovely lace thong
is the perfect intimate apparel item that pleases as it
accentuates your curves. Hustler Lingerie introduces a
new way to play in public with this sexy piece!
WE-VIBE 4
STANDARD INNOVATION CORPORATION
We-Vibe 4 takes couples to new heights
of intimate pleasure. The world’s No. 1
couples vibrator, completely redesigned
for better heightened intensity and
more control. She wears it during sex
for extra stimulation to her clitoris and
G-spot. Together they both share the vibe.
Extensive product research and testing
with consumers, retailers, sexologists,
relationship counselors, OB/GYNs and
sex researchers has led to the most
advanced We-Vibe to date. We-Vibe
4 is shaped for even greater pleasure.
Its new compact form hugs the body to
deliver stronger, more intense vibrations.
Contact: (618) 604-8150
tparker@we-vibe.com
4PLAY: SEXY SECRETS
VIBRATORS
NS NOVELTIES
4Play Sexy Secrets Vibrators are made
from silky smooth satin-finish and bodysafe ABS plastic. Each vibrator features
a powerful motor controlled by a simple
twist multi-speed dial. Available in
three styles and bright pink or dazzling
purple, 4Play Vibes are completely
waterproof allowing for easy cleaning
and sexy fun in the bath or shower.
Contact: (818) 773-4999
pr@nsnovelties.com
ARIA
VIBRATING LACE THONG
HUSTLER TOYS
Hustler Lingerie’s Vibrating Lace Thong features a powerful bullet that is
discretely placed and whisper quiet to keep your naughtiness a secret!
Featuring a super sexy cut and made from delicate lace, this Vibrating
Lace Thong is perfect for self-pleasure no matter where you are.
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NS NOVELTIES
Aria puts the power in your hands. This
rechargeable body wand delivers seven
powerful functions with independently
controlled intensity providing endless
combinations on sensation. The flexible
silicone head puts the pressure where
you want it most and is compatible with
most market wand attachments. Made
from body safe silicone and ABS plastic.
Contact: (818) 773-4999
pr@nsnovelties.com
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FASHION
LOVEHONEY
Lola Haze, Negative Underwear and Nevaeh Intimates.
The on-dress form Exhibition
was additionally on view
upon venue entry throughout the duration of Lingerie
Fashion Week.
Stealing the show again,
FYI by Dani Read presented
“The Muse of the Violets” in
a solo presentation, showcasing a collection of aggressive,
convertible luxury lingerie
for the femme fatale with a
sinister high fashion edge.
Closing Friday was a Special Exhibition by sculpture
artist Heather Corey, presenting “Love Corsetry” — a
textural and colorful expression of the corset drawing
inspiration from the feminine
form and Parisian glamour.
Set to share Corey’s vision
of feminine motion with the
viewer, “Love Corsetry” presents detailed manipulation
of (Corey’s own) handmade
paper fibers and paper clay in
two-dimensional and threedimensional forms.
LAYNEAU COLLECTION opened Saturday’s
shows, showcasing its luxury
boudoir-wear for the modern
“Madame X” on lingerie models up to age 60. Sweeping
floor length dressing gowns,
dramatic velvet bed jackets,
sheer chiffon chemises and
more made their debut via
Presentation, set to the live
sounds of the Boudreaux
String Quartet.
Taking thigh highs to new
heights, Kix’ies Thigh Highs
presented “Cirque de Kix’ies”,
 Lingerie Fashion week designers put the final touches on garments.
featuring thigh-high clad contortionists, hand balancers
and suspended hoop artists
from 2 Ring Circus — proving
the brand’s “thigh highs that
don’t fall down” mantra holds
true.
A multi-designer Made
in the USA Presentation
showcased contemporary
lingerie and loungewear from
unconventional NaïS (Brooklyn), sustainable Clare Bare
(LA), and gothic Sophi Reaptress. Full bust cult-favorite
Affinitas & Parfait closed
the season Saturday night,
turning the runway into an
enchanted forest to showcase
its FW14 collections along
with the brand new Cupcake
Panty line.
The three-day event
wrapped with an open-tothe-public Official Closing
Benefit Saturday night,
featuring a group Exhibition
Runway Show that brought
back more than 10 of the
season’s designers onto one
exciting stage, including: Affinitas & Parfait, BlackBird
Underpinnings, BRADELIS
NEW YORK, Clare Bare, FYI
by Dani Read, LAYNEAU
COLLECTION, Lola Haze,
NaïS, Nevaeh Intimates and
Shibue Couture.
The 30-minute show also
saw a special ‘halftime’ performance presented byKix’ies
Thigh Highs, featuring
thigh-high clad step performers from AOS (Art of Stepping). A ticketed event, 15
percent of sales were donated
to FW14 Non-Profit Partner
Safe Horizon, the nation’s
leading victim assistance
organization. Safe Horizon
responds to child abuse,
domestic violence, and other
violent crimes in New York
City to help victims and their
families heal and rebuild
their lives.
It was an amazing threeday experience that brought
together the best of the lingerie world and we’re excited
for what the next edition
of Lingerie Fashion Week
brings later this year and into
2015. A
mass-produced items. In
fact, many of the products
currently at Candyprints
were from ideas gleamed
from our bakery customers
They also develop plenty of
other fun bachelorette items, requesting such products.
I always made notes when
like penis piñatas and such
someone would come into
party staples as penis-patthe bakery and ask for someterned plates, napkins and
thing different and unique.”
balloons.
Currently, Candyprints’
Robert Prado, the commost popular item is
pany’s managing partner,
what Prado calls a “penis
actually made the very
smooth transition to design- bouquet.”
“Right! And it’s extremely
ing naughty candy after
popular because it’s so cute,
he baked erotic cakes for a
number of years in one of the consisting of six (candy)
suckers wrapped in a boufirst erotic bakeries in Seattle back in the mid 1990s. quet. We also have a boob
bouquet. They’re handmade
He eventually sold the bakproducts, labor-intensive,
ery in 1999, moved back to
and just really pretty. And
his home state of Colorado,
we really sell a lot of them!”
and started Candyprints in
Another in-demand bach2000.
elorette item is the penis pi“Interestingly enough,
ñata, which expands to four
when I had the bakery in
Seattle, we developed — ‘we’ inches for insertion of gifts,
i.e., usually various confecmeaning my business parttions from Candyprints.
ner and I — the very first
One of the company’s
paper plates, napkins and
newer items, about which
balloons which had penises
Prado is highly enthused,
on them, and those became
is a line of cocktail-flavored
suckers, including such tasty
flavors as margarita, pina
colada, strawberry daiquiri,
mojito, screaming orgasm,
and chocolate liquor.
“Basically,” Prado
specifies, “it’s a penis-shaped
sucker which tastes kind
of like a mixed drink, but
doesn’t have any alcohol in
it.”
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The Name of the
Game(s)
Brian Pellham, founder
of Kheper Games, says he
always aims at being innovative and releasing items not
on the market, citing that
his company was the first to
release such bacheloretteparty-related products as
penis-shaped shot glasses
and naughty confetti, as well
as Blow Me Bubbles, which
consist of a phallic-designed
bubble blower forming penisshaped bubbles.
He’s excited about one of
the company’s newer games,
‘Bride-to-Be’s We’ve Never
 The Bettie Page Collection pays homage to the late model.
Q: Discuss the collection
as both functional and as a
collector’s item. How does
this line appeal to Bettie Page
fans?
A: Not only famed for her ability to pose in front of a camera,
Bettie Page enthusiasts know that
her character was just as fascinating as her style. Bettie was well
known for her captivating dual
personality, as she was a beautiful concoction of naughty and nice
– with a unique ability to switch
between shy and daring. Over the
years there has been much debate
as to whether Bettie genuinely
had an interest in BDSM in her
personal life or not, but her ability to adopt both dominant and
submissive roles so convincingly
enabled her to challenge taboo
subjects such as bondage and
nudity in a fresh new way. The
Bettie Page Official Pleasure
Products Collection is designed to
celebrate her status as an erotic
icon. The range appeals to a wide
— But We Will!,’ because
of its daring nature, as well
as its relatively more fresh
approach to bachelorette
games in general.
“Well, our games offer
creative entertainment,
and this particular one has
players taking a drink if
they’ve done the action on
the cards and the bride-tobe selecting “But We Will”
dares (from dare cards, such
as “we’ve never shared our
most embarrassing moment
stories with each other”)
which the group has not
done together before. So
the bachelorette creates the
party entertainment herself.
Other games on the market
repeat the same dares over
and over in different game
formats, which can get a bit
tiresome for friends having
to do the same ‘strip club’ or
‘dirty dance’ dares for their
‘umpteenth’ bachelorette
party.”
Other new Kheper items
which Pellham says are off
to “an amazing start” include
audience, from BDSM aficionados
to those brand new to sex toys,
as well as being must-haves for
merchandise collectors. Inspired
by her photo shoots, the collection
comprises several of her most
iconic props, including the Longing
for Leather Bullwhip, Teasearama
Leather Riding Crop and a selection of restraints. The Picture This
Spanking Bat and Picture Perfect
Paddle have been particularly
popular with fans of Bettie as they
both feature a classic image from
one of her many famous photo
shoots, making them more than
just a paddle. The entire range is
made using high quality materials
making it durable and long-lasting
for bedroom play whilst also being
beautiful enough to leave on the
mantelpiece. Sparing no attention
to detail during the designing process, the focus for this range has
been on quality and practicality,
so not only do the products look
beautiful, but they are 100 percent
fit for purpose. A
a Bride-to-Be’s Naughty
Pursey, which is collection of
creative dare vouchers (like
“let me rub you like a genie
bottle, and I may just grant
you three wishes”) in a cute
purse-shaped design, as well
as Bride-to-Be Naughty Confessions, asking outrageously
creative personal questions
(such as “has anyone ever
confused you with being a
hooker?”) where players take
a drink if they answer “yes”
to the question.
Interestingly enough,
Pellham states that, these
days, attendees of bride-tobe parties are not necessarily all females.
“I’ve attended and helped
throw dozens of bachelorette
parties, but also bridal showers and home parties where
the guest lists are primarily
women. Recently, however,
they are many more gay
bachelor and lesbian bachelorette parties and also
many parties where both
members of the couple party
together.” A
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online monoliths, as well as
mainstream companies like
Walgreens, Walmart and
CVS, that have begun to
offer pleasure products at a
discounted rate.
Emissaries from Babeland,
Good Vibrations, Feelmore,
Pleasure Chest and PrivCo
discussed their belief in sex-ed
as an ethical standard and
marketing strategy.
“My North Star is the
customer,” said Good Vibrations Executive Vice President
Jackie Strano. “We genuinely
love people and genuinely
want to help people. I have
heard directly from people
that I changed their lives —
saved their lives — and that’s
the most important thing to
me.”
Discussion of social media
cropped up in almost every
panel, but the emphasis
HONORS
Fleshlight won the XBIZ
Award for Online Retailer
of the Year - Pleasure Products. The company is one
of the great success stories
of adult retail, having
turned from just a pleasure
product into a cultural icon
featured in mainstream
movies and even endorsed
at one point by indie auteur
director and personality,
Kevin Smith. Fleshlight
continues to make some of
the most popular toys for
the male-focused toy market, and they also offer one
of the best online buying
experiences on the web.
Stockroom.com continued its dominance in
the Online Retailer of
Year - Specialty category,
repeating its 2013 win.
Stockroom.com sells some
of the most highly regarded
BDSM products on the
market today. The Los
Angeles-based retailer
handcrafts a full range of
leather and latex products
COQUETTE
family,” said Marcus Horea,
vice president of sales and
marketing. “Our whole
team has worked toward
this great accomplishment,
and we are pleased to be
celebrating with so many of
our customers at the show
[ILS].”
Coquette also will officially launch its newest
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Christian, Gamelink’s Jeff Dillon, SexToy.com’s Dave Levine, and Stockroom’s Joel Tucker.
lay squarely on the “how”
rather than the “why” aspect,
solidifying its position as an
integral marketing tool for
business health.
Speakers again differed in
their approaches to optimizing
social-media-as-marketing,
suggesting that there may not
be a “one-size-fits-all” model
for businesses. Levine pledged
his allegiance to Google Plus,
while many found it irksome.
Many panelists were wary
of Facebook and other large
platforms due to their uneven
policies on adult content and
the consequential risks of account deletion.
There did, however, seem
to be a consensus that a
well-tended blog with unique
content was a reliable way
to improve Google ranking
that please kinksters from
L.A. to NYC.
Adam & Eve also returned to the XBIZ Awards
winner’s circle in 2014.
Once again Adam & Eve
took home the trophy for
Online Retailer of the Year
— Full Range.
This is a repeat for
Adam & Eve, which won
the same honor last year.
Adam & Eve is one of the
most respected brands
in adult retail, garnering
mainstream attention and
consumers who are looking
for a discreet way to shop at
home.
Adam & Eve General
Manager Bob Christian told
XBIZ after he hoisted the
trophy, “It feels fantastic!
We don’t work for awards,
but when we get one it is
incredibly exciting.”
Christian continued, “We
take nothing for granted.
We keep working harder.
We keep thinking of better things to do. What do
customers want, what they
respond to, what they need.
And if it works, it works.
And it feels great when it
works…. We’re going to
keep producing great movies and content, and keep
increasing our line of toys
and pleasure products and
lingerie.”
The repeats continued
when International Video
Distributors/East Coast
News took home another
XBIZ Award for Distributor
of the Year — Full Range.
Entrenue earned the
XBIZ Award for Distributor of the Year — Specialty.
The Arizona-based company had taken the award last
year for Distributor of the
Year — Pleasure Products
and continued its award
march in 2014. Meanwhile,
Eldorado Trading Company
took home the award for
Distributor of the Year for
pleasure products.
Rounding out the night,
the San Fernando-based
B2B wholesaler, Honey’s
Place, which won for
Progressive Distributor
of the Year. Europartner
Distribution walked away
with the XBIZ Award for
International Wholesaler of
the Year. A
collections and show off its
design techniques at ILS.
This year the team will
have its booth decorated
with media images of its
2014 Holiday and Masquerade lines — both of which
will be featured in the Monday night fashion show.
The company says attendees can expect to find
the Coquette booth filled
with some changes this year
as they roll out their new
marketing initiatives, and
prepare for another excellent year.
“This is the perfect opportunity for us to enjoy
our 35th anniversary with
all of our clients,” said
Dave George, national
sales manager. “We have
many giveaways and extra
surprises that we will be announcing during the show.
This is an exciting time for
the company and we want
to share it with our team
and our friends.” A
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 XBIZ Retreat’s Speed Networking session
offers initial introductions.
and garner exposure. Tribby
referenced Pleasure Chest’s
recently launched SexIsBack.
com, a site dedicated entirely
to storytelling and that the
“mainstream can reference
without seeing buttplugs.”
Other recurring topics
included the dramatic rise in
mobile, mastering the everchanging Google algorithm
and customers’ increasing reliance on peer-reviews to guide
purchases. A
student in catholic school,”
Faro said. “ I won’t specify
what that award was for
but it was presented for
something I did all on my
Leadership Award to her
own – this award is certainboss and mentor, Joel
ly not something achieved
Kaminsky.
“He encourages the best on my own. XBIZ, thank
you for this esteemed honor
out of everyone and that’s
what you want out of a pro- and being the compass for
this industry. Thank you
gressive leader,” she said.
for allowing me to accept
OhMiBod’s Brian
the award on the behalf of
Dunham shared a story of
so many amazing indimeeting Tech Leadership
viduals that at the heart of
Award winner Michael
LELO.”
Topolovac in Macao four
Eropartner’s Chris
years ago and becoming
Baker presented the Chief
fast friends.
“Brian was the first per- Executive of the Year
award to CT Schenk, recogson I met in this industry
and what I didn’t see com- nizing how “he’s developed
ing was what a community solid experience in the last
this industry is,” Topolovac 10 years in branding and
business development,
said. “I thank you all for
as well as marketing and
believing in us. I’d love to
sales.”
thank Ti who’s my coSchenk said in his acfounder I wish she could be
ceptance speech, “I’d like to
there. “
thank the amazing team of
Community Figure
Aneros, I wouldn’t be anyof the Year winner Tom
Nardone also thanks his
thing without them. I’d like
industry friends.
to thank the XBIZ team for
“They say friends are
putting together such an
the family you choose and I amazing show. I really bechoose all of you,” he said.
lieve in this format, I think
XBIZ Associate Publish- it’s nice to have these set
er Sara Ramirez presented meetings and I don’t have
to plan anything. Thank
the Brand Ambassador
you to all of our partners
of the Year award winner
for really believing our
to former co-worker and
prostate massagers.”
friend, Robin Stewart.
Businessman of the
“I’m thrilled to be in this
Year award winner Adam
industry,” Stewart said.
Hasner accepted his award
“I love my job, I love the
people I work with and the via FaceTime on an iPhone,
presented by Deja Vu’s
people I work for. Thank
Megan Swartz.
you to my customers and
“His most recent accomdistributors, you guys are
fantastic and make my job plishments include marketso easy.”
ing campaign that have
LELO CEO Miroslav
made his face the most
Slavic presented Donna
recognized in the industry,”
Faro with the Senior
Swartz said. “From whip
Leadership award while
cream bikinis to gold body
acknowledging her
paint, this hall of famer
contributions.
will stop at nothing to be
“The last award I
the top performer at his
received was when I was a company.” A
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LOVELIFE
“Lovelife is designed with
handles that are all very ergonomic
and work well with partners,”
Brian Dunham said. “Adventure
is shaped in a way that’s great for
couples to use together or solo. We
have Share, the couples ring, and
we have the Kegel exercisers that
help build a stronger grip on your
partner.”
Designed with luxury and affordability in mind, OhMiBod’s
Lovelife offers something for everyone. Its marquee product is Adventure — a triple stim, ergonomically
designed massager. Other products
include a vibrating couples ring, a
mini-massager and a set of Kegel
exercise aids.
All products in the Lovelife line
are USB-rechargeable, made with
body-safe silicone, and come with a
standard one-year warranty. Prices
will range from $39 to $99.
“Lovelife differs from our OhMiBod line in that it focuses more
on design and price point rather
than technology and music,” Brian
said. “The retail price points are
very compelling for the quality of
the product and the overall out-ofbox experience.
“Designing a non-tech line of
products has always been on our
product roadmap,” he continued. “When we celebrated our 25th
anniversary last year — we talked
at length about our ‘journey’ together so far and how fun it would
be to design a line of toys that
was a reflection on that. We also
wanted to create a value proposition that was compelling to broader
consumer audience.”
Suki added, “Lovelife continues
OhMiBod’s mission to shift cultural
SHE
Showcasing the best of
the pleasure products marketplace alongside expert
sexual health insight, the
groundbreaking event is set
to bridge the gap between
the realm of sexual wellness
and the general public.
Applying Adnet Media’s
proven formula for progressive informational events,
SHE 2015 will be the first
event of its kind, created
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attitudes toward self pleasure and
pleasure products.”
Distributors have praised the
collection’s quality and sentimental
value.
“For starters the packaging looks
great; it’s classic and luxurious,”
Williams Trading said in a press
release. “Each vibe is distinct, but
consistent in its color and texture.
We love the Lovelife message of
the seven different components of
a loving relationship. Coming off of
the holiday season in particular, is
when customers gravitate towards
warm and positive advertising. We
also think this is happening culturally in general, with adult novelties becoming increasingly more
mainstream, and people forming
overall more progressive views on
sexuality.”
Entrenue President Joe Casella added, “Brian and Suki have
always been ahead of the curve and
when they introduced us to Lovelife
we were instantly hooked. Each
shape is thoughtfully designed with
a color scheme and matching packaging that is cute and effective —
especially when all seven SKUs are
stacked together in a display. Plus
Lovelife is priced perfectly for these
types of toys, which previously had
been missing in the market.”
According to Brian, Lovelife
will continue to expand with new
products.
“The response to the products
has been in line with the level of
energy and care that we put into
them and we’re excited about adding additional items to the range.
In the spirit of Pink’s ‘The Truth
About Love,’ the next product may
be named ‘Bicker,” Brian joked. A
with the sole purpose of
mainstreaming the acceptance of sex-related products
and information by uniting
sex educators, brand ambassadors, members of the media and its target audience,
consumers.
While most other related
events have primarily targeted business-to-business
audiences, SHE 2015 aims
to make the growing appeal
of sexual wellness accessible
like never before to even the
most discriminating consumer through inviting settings
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“It’s really strong, too.”
If the happy couple wants
to do the horizontal first
dance accompanied by a musical soundtrack, the wireless
OhMiBod connects to an iPod
or iPhone for audio-sensual
delight. Williams Trading’s
Scott Dantis chuckled when
he thought about this being
the perfect honeymoon accessory. “In fact, they can even
dance again to the wedding
reception music only this time
it will be much more fun!”
If couples want to explore
even more, perhaps it would
be time to crack out the anal
toys that can bring pleasure
to both partners, no matter
who is on the receiving “end.”
NS Novelties Jolie crystal
clear anal plug collection
offers four graduated sizes
for the beginner to gently
expand their, um, horizons.
“They’re perfect for those
who may want to go slow as
the sizes go from extra small
and non-intimidating on up,”
Shwartzer said. “These clear
plugs have a ringed base for
easy grip and you can even
insert your own bullet to add
vibration!”
If the happy couple wants
to expand their sexual
repertoire even further, their
honeymoon might be the time
to let her wear the proverbial
pants in the family and use a
strap-on harness on her dearly beloved. “The long-time
best seller, Tantus’ Bend Over
Beginner kit might be the
way to go,” Dantis said. “It’s
a great kit with not one but
two, different sized silicone
dildos, both of which will easily massage his prostate. Not
only that, but the harness has
a pocket for a bullet vibe so
she can enjoy clitoral pleasure
at the same time. We think
this kit is one of the best.”
So after the rice tossing
and the reception partying,
a happy couple will remain
blissfully together, sharing a
sex life filled with toys that
will never end for as long as
they both shall live. Amen! A
and relevant information.
Event producers behind
SHE 2015 are currently in
the process of establishing
an advisory board consisting
of expert figures from within
the sexual health community. The SHE advisory
board will play an important role in the design and
future direction of the event,
providing the necessary
guidance and direction for
establishing an affair that
addresses every cross-section
of sexual health, intimacy
and the changing needs of
couples and sexually active
adults of all genders and
sexual orientation.
The groundbreaking
event is being planned for
early 2015 in Los Angeles,
and will include exhibitions
featuring leading pleasure
product brands, retailers,
home party organizers and
sexual wellness experts,
among others. Coinciding with the event will be
the inaugural edition of
“SHE” magazine, a highend publication for event
attendees. Taking a cue from
Cosmopolitan, SHE magazine will showcase the latest
and greatest that the world
of sexual wellness has to
offer today.
An all-out marketing
campaign is set to launch
later this year for the promotion of SHE 2015 utilizing a
wide variety of advertising
methods such as billboards
and radio, social media,
in-store promotions and
community outreach.
Stay tuned to SexualHealthExpo.com for upcoming
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LINGERIE
of 22 ranges, which include
bridal and accessories that
all follow a sex kitten theme
from playful to seductive
styles. The bridal segment of
the line is named Love Cats.
“Our Love Cats Collection
is made just for the brides
to be,” Tran said. “This
year, we’ve introduced a
couple new styles under the
Bedazzled Bride grouping,
such as the chemise (STM9878P/9878XP) and the bra
set (STM-9879P).“
Hovsepian theorizes that
with the wedding parties
going later and later into
the night, the honeymoon
isn’t starting right away
and thereby inspiring bridal
lingerie styles.
“The interesting part about
bridal lingerie consumption
in current times is that brides
and grooms are arriving
home later in the evening
from their wedding, so the actual wedding night, per se, is
oftentimes not the ‘big night,’”
she said. “The honeymoon
and/or the week after the
wedding is when the couple is
likely to be a bit more experimental and adventurous! We
have found that most of our
romantic pieces with unique
features do particularly well!
Two of our best-selling styles
have a unique heart-shaped
cut-out back panty or teddy
feature that draw attention to
a brides greatest ‘assets.’”
When it comes to shopping
trends, according to Tran,
brides themselves tend to opt
for more conservative lingerie
styles, while gift-givers offer
sexier options.
“If the bride is shopping for
RETREAT
The excitement over the
premiere three-day summer
gathering is at a fevered
pitch, and is being heralded
by both vendors and buyers alike as the pinnacle
of retail market strategy,
business acumen and good
old-fashioned face-to-face
networking. Executives,
VIPS and retail luminaries
are gearing up to experience
another landmark gathering
amid fine dining in a relaxing, posh and stimulating
setting.
Packed with priceless networking opportunities, the
Retreat has been painstakingly researched and created
to deliver an unprecedented
experience. This year’s elite
group of executives is in
store for what XBIZ Associate Publisher Sara Ramirez
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herself, she will tend to buy
something soft and romantic,
more conservative and less
risqué,” Tran said. “However,
for friends attending a bachelorette party and purchasing
a gift for the bride, they will
definitely buy something fun
and revealing.
“We have a wide selection of bridal pieces that can
fit anyone’s needs,” Tran
continued. “A bride can either
be sweet and romantic with
our teddies and baby dolls or
a little more risqué with our
bra sets and entanglement
pieces. We have the best of
both worlds.”
Coquette, this year has
released two bridal lines, says
Coquette’s Erin Sue.
“One that has classic
designs with delicate ivory
eyelash lace and ribbons.
These styles play on the
traditional bridal style with
a soft, feminine construction and appeal. Our other
line is more fashion forward
with white mesh designs and
glittery rhinestones, for the
more edgier bride. Finally
we are introducing a gown
that comes in three different
colors and will be stunning
for bridal night lingerie.”
Dreamgirl International
offers a broad selection for
brides.
“We offer a hanging collection of 20 bridal styles that
include lacy gowns, flirty
babydolls, garter slips, teddies and a ‘Bride’ embellished
robe,” Hovsepian said. “For
our packaged collection, our
15 styles are featured in our
signature crystal-look White
Diamond packaging, while
our eight bridal panties come
packaged in a gleaming white
panty package that is perfect
for gifting.
described as the most desirable, valued, and highly
anticipated gathering since
the Retreat began.
“It’s the hottest ticket in
town. Never before has XBIZ
been queried so often by
retail’s best and brightest as
to the details of the Retreat,
clamoring for the summer
event to return to Miami. We
listened, and we’re delivering to this distinguished
group of qualified buyers
and vendors an incomparable opportunity to once again
enjoy, relax and learn in this
gorgeous setting,” Ramirez
said.
If past experience by highlevel retail buyers is any
indicator, this select group
of industry professionals will
be talking about this next
Retreat for years to come.
“The XBIZ Retreat event
held at the W Hotel in Hollywood was a great learning experience and also an
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 Coquette, Seven ‘til Midnight and Dreamgirl International all offer bridal themed lingerie styles.
“Brides, just like any
other consumer, have a
wide variety of tastes, from
traditional and dreamy to
unique and edgy. We have
found that offering a great
assortment of romantic
and classic styles alongside
the sexier teddies or styles
that have wrist restraints
captures a deeper breadth
of bridal consumers. Some
of our best-selling styles
feature ruffled and flirty
babydoll bodices, while other
hot sellers include unique
cheeky backsides. Brides also
love the traditional aspect of
having a leg garter or even a
style that includes a veil. We
take the concept of the veil to
the next level by adding it as
a sexy bustle feature for the
backside!”
Another type of lingerie
is the kind a bride wears
underneath her gown. For
the ceremony itself, brides
are looking for undergarments that offer comfort
and support. Seamless bras
and panties provide support
while creating a silhouette
for the wearer. Convertible
bras have straps that can be
converted into strapless or
crisscross backs.
Shapewear is a must-have
for creating a picture-perfect
figure for the bride. Push-up
bras also are essential to
enhancing the bust without looking too unnatural.
Popular styles use cotton, gel,
or water-filled pads to create
extra cleavage. The Hollywood Curves collection is a
range of shapewear essentials
all-around good time,” Déjà
vu Emporium’s Megan said.
“Meeting with newcomers to
this industry and getting a
sneak peek at the products
to come is definitely a plus.”
Other top buyers also
raved about the last Retreat
in Hollywood. Tom Nardone
from Vibrators.com said that
the format was great, and a
perfect way for buyers and
manufacturers to connect.
Honey’s Place Bonnie
Feingold noted how much
hard work was put into
creating the event. “There
was something for everyone
which allowed the different
parts of the industry to come
together. The format of the
XBIZ Retreat portion of the
show allowed the vendors
and attendees to build new
relationships and strengthen
the ones that we already had
established; this was my favorite part of the show. This
type of relationship building
helps to promote better and
more partnering with our
current vendors and we will
also be doing some business
with some of these new vendors,” Feingold said.
The executive went on to
say that she also enjoyed the
seminars and was looking
forward to mixing business
with pleasure in Miami.
Expressing thanks for
the opportunity to meet her
peers in this unique setting
for the first time, Babeland’s
Phoebe said, “I was pleasantly surprised at how much
value I found in the appointments and connections. I
also wanted to commend
the XBIZ team on putting
together such a complex
entertainment and meeting
schedule, I can only imagine
the effort and organization
it took.”
But it wasn’t just the buyers who found the Retreat
to be such a valuable and
and fashion fixes. Hollywood Curves Executive Vice
President Tailor James — a
former Playboy Playmate
who also acts as the face of
the brand recently hinted at
the addition of new designs
to line.
“We are creating a beautiful line that doesn’t just
make you look good with your
clothes on, but also as an
intimate item all on its own,”
James said.
The Hollywood Curves line
includes silicone enhancement products such as “Booby
Boosters,” “Booty Boosters,”
and “Instant Celebrity.” Also
featured are apparel accessories like “Invisible Thong”
and “The Low Down” bra
strap converter, as well as
completely seamless bras. A
pleasurable way to conduct
business.
Hustler Lingerie & Toy’s
Zach Goode said he wrote
some “big orders” at the
show and was surprised at
how well the XBIZ format
worked, noting that he’s attended more than 100 trade
shows, but never one with
speed networking and oneon-one meetings. “I was able
to connect with people on a
much more personal level
and really get to know some
faces that I’ve seen at shows
but never had the chance to
talk to.”
We-Vibe’s Danny Osadca
also was a fan of the personal meetings. He said
meeting with buyers from
across the country, allows
for opportunities to help
grow each other’s businesses and strengthen key
relationships.
For inquiries, contact
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don’t want someone that’s
going to poke fun at them, be
casual or don’t know what
they’re talking about.”
Speaking on the marketing
of high-end pleasure products, Eldorado’s Brian Sofer
said it’s all about the backstory of the manufacturer.
“From a distributor perspective I don’t go into specifics of the product features
I’m much more interested
in selling the story of the
brand,” Sofer said. “If I know
I can sell the story of that
brand, I know that they’re
going to come back over and
over. I don’t like, personally
as a man, to tell women what
product is best for them so
I’m more comfortable when
I understand the philosophy
and story behind the brand.”
The Pushing Awareness:
Sexual Health and Sex Toy
Sales panel analyzed the
health benefits of pleasure
products and how to best
convert interest in sexual
wellness into profits. The
panel included sexologists,
as well as perspectives from
a manufacturer and retail
standpoint.
Panelists were asked to
sum up the relationship
between pleasure products
and sexual wellness in three
to four words.
“Enjoy self exploration,”
Aneros CEO CT Schenk said.
Sex educator Charlie
Glickman added, “Pleasure
supports well-being.”
Good Vibes’ Carol Queen
said, “No shame, awareness.”
Sexologist and CalExotic
Expert Sexpert Jaiya offered,
“Orgasms equal long life.”
The Future of Pleasure
Products panel tied it all
together with a look at the
evolving marketplace. Moderator Castle Megastore’s
Mark Franks asked panelists
to predict any new product
categories that may arise
in the future. The panelists
concluded that the future will
hold improvements to existing categories.
“There are a lot of technologies out there but until
JIMMYJANE
shape the future of the category as the world’s leading
manufacturer of pleasure
products, the companies
announced.
Jimmyjane will continue to operate separately,
maintaining its product
development, creative,
online, and sales team at its
corporate headquarters in
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 Pleasure products and retail experts came together at XBIZ 360 for networking and informative panel discussions.
something comes up that’s
easy to use like a simple
vibrator than those things
are going to remain on the
fringe,” Lovehoney’s Neal
Slateford said. “It’s got to be
easy for someone entry-level
to understand.”
Sportsheets founder
Tom Stewart said focusing
on intercourse is the most
optimal route for the future of
pleasure products.
“If you could change the
way a couple has sex that’s
truly revolutionary,” Stewart
said. “Intercourse applies to
men and women. A change
in the experience is what’s
going to rock the world of a
couple that has been having sex for a long time. The
Doggy Strap, for example,
adds a different twist to sex
and I don’t think there are
enough manufacturers out
there focused on intercourse.
After the foreplay you put
away all of the toys and then
San Francisco.
“Jimmyjane is an exceptionally rare brand,” said
Nick Orlandino, CEO of Diamond Products. “Rare in the
unique quality and design of
its products, but also in the
vision that has been executed over the last decade.
“I am very pleased that
Ethan [Imboden] and the
Jimmyjane team believe
that our group is best able
to ensure the continuity of
this vision and the ongoing
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you have sex... typically
with the same person you
did last time. Men usually
have the same three moves
so if there’s something that
can help up their game, then
they’ve truly changed that
user’s life. “
The day wrapped with a
special keynote presentation
from LELO CEO Miroslav
Slavic who used pop culture
icons to illustrate the current
state of the pleasure products
market as well as its future,
and LELO’s role in shaping
it.
“Since the introduction of
the first LELO products on
the market the change in design language and standards
has spread like wildfire,” he
said. “It opened up the eyes
of the more quality-conscious
consumer. Simultaneously
these types of products appeal
to a much wider audience
presenting a greater potential
market than ever which is
what we have to take serious
note of.”
Quoting Marilyn Monroe’s
famed quote, “We are all born
sexual creatures, thank God,
but it’s a pity so many people
despise and crush this natural gift,” Slavic added, “It is a
pity because of all the benefits
are tied to a healthy sexually active life. Some of these
benefits are well known, some
are less known benefits such
as decreased risk of incontinence and other pelvic floor
related disorders. We have
information that shows that
having sex two to three times
a week can decrease the risk
of heart attack.”
Slavic concluded with
empowerment of everyone
involved in the pleasure products industry.
“The future of pleasure
products is to be determined
by all of us, today,” Slavic
said. “We encourage competitors and fellow connoisseurs
growth of the brand,” he
said. “Together we share the
same values of quality and
intense customer focus. I am
convinced that our group
will prove a good home and
can help realize the significant future potential of
Jimmyjane. ”
Imboden, an awardwinning designer, founded
the company in 2004 with
the mission of reshaping the
sex products market with
Jimmyjane’ s unprecedented
design, engineering and
marketing. Jimmyjane is
credited for its leading role
in reorienting the global conversation around pleasure
products and has become
known in the media as “the
Apple of sex toys.”
“We’re excited about this
next step for Jimmyjane,
“ said Imboden, who leads
Jimmyjane as founder
and chairman. “Both our
company and industry have
come a very long way in
to join us in this exciting
quest to expand this industry
beyond its apparent limitations. All of us are bringing
pleasure and with it great
health and wellness benefits
to more and more people.
We’re helping to assist and
liberate their natural sexuality and overall quality of their
lives. The parameter against
which our success should be
measured is the degree that
we manage to accomplish
this.
“We have challenging but
very exciting times ahead of
us. We at LELO will continue
to take the lead to ensure
that the industry continues to
prosper, our markets continue to grow and our consumers
are able to partake to the
greatest degree possible. If
there is one thing we know
for certain about the future
of pleasure products is that
pleasure products are the
future.” A
the past 10 years. With the
strength of Diamond behind
Jimmyjane, we’ll be able to
take our mission of bringing
‘Pleasure to the People’ to an
entirely different scale.
“Nick and the Diamond
team respect the customerand design-centric values,
approach and attention to
detail that are the foundation of Jimmyjane, and will
be great partners in growing
the brand’s reach and amplifying its message.” A
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2014 XBIZ AWARDS
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ANME
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ESSENTIAL INDEX
Baci Lingerie
bacilingerieusa.com
info@bacilingerieusa.com
California Exotic Novelties
calexotics.com
al@calexotics.com
Classic Erotica
classicerotica.net
contact@classicerotica.net
Doc Johnson
docjohnson.com
orders@docjohnson.com
Dreamgirl International
DreamgirlDirect.com
eric@dreamgirldirect.com
Eldorado
eldorado.net
sales@eldorado.net
Electric Lingerie
info@electric-lingerie.com
Entrenue
entrenue.com
info@entrenue
Fun Factory USA, Inc
funfactoryusa.com
memo@funfactoryusa.com
Jelique
jelique.com
info@jelique.com
JimmyJane
jimmyjane.com
sales@jimmyjane.com
JOPEN
jopen.com
al@jopen.com
LELO
lelo.com
usa@lelo.com
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The Kama Sutra Company
kamasutra.com
rob@kamasutra.com
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NASSTOYS
ww.nasstoys.com
sales@nasstoys.com
Perfect Fit
perfectfitbrand.com
sales@perfectfitbrand.com
Pink Lipstick
pinklipsticklingerie.com
info@pinklipsticklingerie.com
Pipedream Products
pipedreamproducts.com
info@pipedreamproducts.com
pjur
pjurgroupusa.com
r.harris@pjurgroupusa.com
Rapture Novelties
rapturenovelties.com
janet@rapturenovelties.com
Rocks-Off
rocks-off.com
info@rocks-off.com
Sex Toy Distributing
sextoydistributing.com
sexual health expo
sexualhealthexpo.com
Shibari Wands
shibariwands.com
shibari@shibariwands.com
Seven Til Midnight
seventilmidnight.com
vinh@carrieamber.com
Shunga Erotic Art
shunga.com
info@shunga.com
Spartacus
spartacusleathers.com
orders@agbinc.com
Specialty Trade Shows, Inc.
spectrade.com
info@spectrade.com
Sportsheets International
sportsheets.com
Standard Innovation Corporation
we-vibe.com
info@we-vibe.com
Williams Trading Co.
williamstradingco.com
sales@williamstradingco.com
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xrbrands.com
info@xrbrands.com
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