Kathy Griffin, Jay Leno Discuss The Pleasure Chest on ‘The Tonight Show’

LOS ANGELES — Kathy Griffin appeared on “The Tonight Show” recently, where the comedian discussed visiting The Pleasure Chest with her mother.

Griffin shared a clip from her Bravo show “Kathy,” in which the comedian tricked her mother Maggie into meeting her at the storied sex shop. The scene aired on Valentine’s Day and featured Griffin and her mother trying out whips, wearing leather animal masks and brandishing paddles.

The segment was the latest in a series of high profile media appearances for The Pleasure Chest, spurred by the sensation surrounding the “Fifty Shades of Grey” book series. Just a month ago, the Oprah Winfrey Network debuted the new season of “Our America with Lisa Ling” with a full hour devoted to the mainstreaming of kinky sex. The show included a visit to the Pleasure Chest and an insider look at a bondage and domination workshop. Later that month, TLC reality show “Starter Wives” included a segment at The Pleasure Chest’s New York store.

Kristen Tribby, The Pleasure Chest’s director of creative development and strategy said, “What we’re seeing with the popularity of ‘Fifty Shades’ is that kinky sex is coming out of the closet. We’ve already discovered this change with our customers, and we’re glad to see the popular culture catching up.”

Tribby says she anticipates more attention from the media as a Hollywood movie of “Fifty Shades of Grey” goes into production.

“From our perspective, this gives The Pleasure Chest an opportunity to educate curious adults about the safest and best ways to explore their fantasies,” Tribby said. “We’re particularly focused on finding the best items for people to fulfill their desires in a safe and fun way. We plan to use the increased exposure to highlight our favorite products and brands.”

Video clips from “Kathy” and “The Tonight Show” are available here.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

XR Brands 'Silicone Body Forms' Highlighted at Paris Fashion Week

XR Brands’ Ripped Silicone Male Chest and Perky Pair Silicone Breasts were highlighted at 2025 Paris Fashion Week.

Eye of Love Introduces 'Matchmaker Collection' Display Planogram

Eye of Love has debuted a new display planogram for its Matchmaker Collection of pheromone-infused scents.

Fleshlight Debuts Taylor Vixxen Stroker

Fleshlight has introduced its new Pro stroker, molded on the anatomy of Taylor Vixxen.

Orion Expands 'LateX' Collection With 2 New Outfits

Orion Wholesale has added two new outfits to its LateX collection of fetish apparel.

Blush Debuts 'Unicorn Dreams' Vibrator

Blush has introduced the new Unicorn Dreams vibrator from its Play With Me collection.

Cyberskin Debuts 4 New Strokers

Pleasure brand Cyberskin has introduced four new strokers.

Chappell Roan Gives Shout Out to Womanizer on 'Call Her Daddy' Podcast

Chappell Roan gave a shout-out to Womanizer during her guest appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, hosted by Alex Cooper.

BeYourLover Debuts 'Alberta' Camera-Shaped Vibrator

Pleasure brand BeYourLover has introduced its Alberta vibrating suction toy with nipple clamps.

We-Vibe Surveys Men About Pleasure Products

We-Vibe has released the results of a survey asking male respondents how the use of pleasure products affects their sex lives.

Sportsheets Releases New Training Video for 'Velvet Noir' Line

Sportsheets has released its latest training video hosted by Brand Ambassador Rin Musick, focusing on the Velvet Noir collection.

Show More