Feature Articles
How Gen Z Is Reshaping Pleasure Product Marketing
Gen Z is breaking the customer funnel, and it’s exactly what we need. In the past, figuring out customers’ purchasing habits, both in-store and digital, was relatively straightforward. But Gen Z’s priorities are completely different from those of their predecessors, and so are their shopping habits.
Unpacking the Payment Card Industry's Latest Data Security Standard
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of requirements and guidelines that apply to all businesses that accept credit card payments, and is designed to ensure the security of those transactions.
Compliance With State Age Verification Laws
During the past year, website operators have faced a slew of new state age verification laws entailing a variety of inconsistent compliance obligations.
A Look at the Serious Business of Novelties in Retail
Adult retailers put a lot of thought into the products they carry. They want to offer customers high-quality sex toys with the latest technology and features, plus a robust selection of condoms and lubricants — all at competitive prices.
Retailer Online Engagement Strategies for Pride Month
Pride month is more than a celebration; it is a platform for advocacy, inclusivity and community empowerment. As we celebrate Pride month in June, therefore, it is essential for the pleasure industry to engage with the queer community by embracing thoughtful digital marketing initiatives that resonate with LGBTQ+ audiences.
Merchants in Spotlight With Visa's VIRP
By now, most merchants know about the Visa Integrity Risk Program (VIRP) rolled out in spring 2023. The program is designed to ensure that acquirers and their designated agents — payment facilitators, independent sales organizations and wallets — maintain proper controls and oversight to prevent illegal transactions from entering the Visa payment system.
How to Know When Hosting Upgrades Are Really Needed
I was reminded about an annoyingly common experience that often frustrates website owners: upgrades. Sometimes, an upgrade of physical system resources like CPU, RAM or storage really is required to solve a problem or improve performance… but how do you know you’re not just being upsold?
A Deep Dive Into 'Shallowing' Sex Toys
The term “Shallowing” refers to engaging only in shallow penetration of the vagina, and/or stimulating the vaginal opening and the few centimeters inside of it, rather than deeper penetration and trying to stimulate the G-spot or A-spot.
Inside 'Honeyguide' as Disruptive Films Channels 'Saltburn' Wickedness
Siouxsie Q and Michael Vegas have been riding high. At the 2024 XBIZ Awards, the duo took home the trophy for Director of the Year — Gay Movies, while their title “For You, I Will” was named Gay Feature of the Year.
Which Tech Should Retail Businesses Consider Outsourcing?
Since technology is the backbone of almost any retail business nowadays, one of the biggest challenges adult retailers encounter is making sure they have the right technology stack and staff needed to support growth.
On the Set: Welcome to Adult Time's 'Futa World'
Dressed revealingly in a yellow waitress uniform, Lauren Phillips greets eager customers Hailey Rose and Chloe Surreal. On a sign announcing the grand opening of “Dick’s Diner,” the apostrophe between letters k and s bears a striking resemblance to an ejaculating penis.
Avery Jane Unleashes 'The Fuck Machine' for Raw Performance
For nearly a decade, Avery Jane has ascended the adult industry ranks to embody her brand: The Fuck Machine. Her steady rise makes perfect sense once you get to know her a little.
WIA Profile: Rebecca Buffham
Rebecca Buffham’s Women in Adult profile could not have arrived with more perfect timing. The U.K.-based sales executive is marking a full decade with pleasure brand JO. Ten years in the pleasure industry would be cause enough for celebration, but 10 years with the same company?
Self-Care During Industry Events
Protecting your own well-being and happiness is particularly important during periods of stress. Working in adult can certainly come with its own unique daily stressors — and pressures and expectations rarely get more intense than during industry events.
Ball & Chain Founder Dawn Phillips Reflects on Company's Roots
The niche of bedroom and bachelorette games is a surprisingly popular yet often unexplored sector of the pleasure industry. Developing and manufacturing mischievous adult play products that don’t require batteries or a charging cable seems to require a certain special creative spark.
Getting the Most Out of TikTok as a Creator
In the vibrant world of social media, TikTok stands out as a beacon of opportunity for adult content creators. With its expansive reach and dynamic features, TikTok offers a platform to showcase your creativity, connect with a diverse audience, and drive traffic to destinations where you can monetize it.
Night and Day: Elevating Your Content With Natural and Artificial Light
When it comes to content creation, advanced camera gear and other fancy tech can certainly be important — but often what can really make or break your photos is the quality of your lighting.
Amy Baldwin, April Lampert Bring Podcast to Print in Debut Sex-Ed Book
Sex educators April Lampert and Amy Baldwin, whose winding, interwoven pleasure industry paths have now culminated with the debut of their first book, “Shameless Sex: Choose Your Own Pleasure Path to Unlock the Sex Life You’ve Been Waiting For.”
How Retailers Can Challenge Stigmatizing Attitudes Toward Masturbation
Masturbation is a natural and healthy aspect of human sexuality, yet it is often surrounded by stigma and misinformation. Fortunately, adult retailers can play a crucial role in reshaping the narrative surrounding masturbation and creating inclusive, welcoming spaces for customers.
Dan Dangler: Spicy Gaming Streamer Goes Pro as XXX Star
Detroit native Dan Dangler grew up a tomboy, hanging out with her older brothers and their friends, and playing sports with the neighborhood boys. In school, she always enjoyed art classes, as well as anything that involved animals.