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Melanie Rose to Host 2025 XBIZ Honors

Melanie Rose, host of the popular Netflix show “How to Build a Sex Room,” will MC the retail edition of the 2025 XBIZ Honors, set to take place Jan. 18 at the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood.

Pleasure Industry Vet Martin Tucker Passes Away

Topco Sales founder Martin Tucker has passed away, according to industry friends.

Satisfyer Chief Sven Pelka Shares Outlook for Fun Factory Acquisition

Over the summer, German wellness group Triple A purchased premium pleasure brand Fun Factory’s entire product portfolio, inventory, patents, designs, and brands as part of an asset deal that went into effect Oct. 1.

Bad Dragon Signs On as Premier Sponsor of 'XBIZ Week'

Fantasy pleasure brand Bad Dragon has signed on as a premier sponsor of multiple XBIZ events taking place next month in Hollywood.

Sliquid Founder Dean Elliott Passes Away

DALLAS — Family, industry friends, and associates are mourning the loss of Sliquid founder Dean Elliott, who passed away at 59 years old.

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Electric Novelties Execs Reflect on Company Origins, Mission

When Zach Goode first crossed paths with Electric Novelties over 20 years ago, both he and the company were deeply entrenched in the apparel world. Goode was handling sales for a friend’s novelty T-shirt company, Sik World, while Electric specialized in sexy lingerie and clubwear.

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Womanizer Partners With Iggy Azalea for Special Edition 'Liberty 2'

Womanizer has released a special edition of its Liberty 2 stimulator, featuring an exclusive colorway designed by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea.

Blanca Estrada-Gonzalez Joins Like A Kitten as Senior Sales Executive

Like A Kitten has tapped Blanca Estrada-Gonzalez for the role of senior sales executive.

XBIZ Expo Preliminary Schedule of Panels Announced

The preliminary schedule of panel discussions for XBIZ Expo 2025 is now available online.

Caitlin V: Bringing 'Good Sex' to TV and Beyond

Whether you’ve been following her over the years via her weekly sex and relationship advice videos on YouTube and social media channels, or were only recently introduced to her coaching approach on the Discovery Plus and Max show “Good Sex,” Caitlin V epitomizes the savvy and understanding friend you can always count on.

XBIZ Expo to Unite Premier Pleasure Brands and Buyers, Jan. 16-19

XBIZ is pleased to announce its January 2025 lineup of B2B events for the pleasure industry.

Vanna Bardot Named Newest Fleshlight Girl

Fleshlight has released realistic masturbators molded from the body of Vanna Bardot, the reigning and twice crowned XBIZ Female Performer of the Year Vanna Bardot.

ElectraStim Releases 'Tartarus' Quadripolar Butt Plug

ElectraStim has released Tartarus, an estim butt plug with four conductive zones to provide additional internal sensation beyond that of classic bipolar insertables.

Playground Raises $2M in Funding

Sexual wellness brand Playground is expanding its retail presence as its now available at Target following its first institutional round of funding that reached its goal of $2 million.

XBIZ Retreat Splashes Into Cabo for Fall Edition, Aug. 26-30

XBIZ Retreat is heading to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where the fall edition of the invitational event will take place Aug. 26-30.

StorErotica Magazine Founder Don Waitt Passes Away

Don Waitt Jr., founder of ED Publications, which launched StorErotica Magazine, passed away peacefully at home on March 28 at the age of 67.

Vibratex Launches International Women's Day Fund Drive for Reproductive Rights

Vibratex, the company behind the Magic Wand brand, is launching a pin drive to raise funds for the Center of Reproductive Rights.

Pipedream Now Shipping 'Ultimate Pleasure Max' Stimulator

Pipedream Products’ Midwest distribution center is now shipping the newest version of the company’s Her Ultimate Pleasure vibe, Ultimate Pleasure Max.

Williams Trading Now Carrying Xgen's Lapdance Lingerie, Envy Menswear

Williams Trading Co. is now carrying Xgen Products’ Lapdance Lingerie and Envy Menswear lines, which are ready to ship.

Tenga Debuts 'Hard Boiled Series II' Egg Strokers

Japanese pleasure brand Tenga has released the Hard Boiled II Series of its egg-shaped single-use strokers.

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