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'Pleasure Professionals Place' Facebook Group Marks 5 Years of Fostering Connections

Where can you find the pleasure industry’s most tantalizing, trending and relevant conversational banter? For once, we’re not talking about a trade show after-party!

Colleen Godin ·

New Pleasure Product Review Site 'ToyChats' Launches

ToyChats.com, a pleasure product review and discussion site, has officially launched.

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How Cannabis Culture Is Reshaping Sexual Wellness, Pleasure

April is a month of celebration: Lovers Day, Earth Day… and 4/20. Once a subculture symbol, “420” has evolved into a movement that bridges cannabis advocacy, wellness and an increasingly vital discussion around sexual health and pleasure.

Ian Kulp ·

Trump's Tariffs: The Impact on Pleasure Products and How the Industry Is Responding

President Donald Trump may have backed off his tariffs for most nations for the next three months while negotiating with individual countries, but he increased the tax rates on Chinese imports to 125% in a decision that has serious ramifications for many sectors, including the pleasure industry.

Obsess Me Launches Adult Empire Pleasure Product Store

Obsess Me has launched a line of pleasure products, including vibrators, strokers, butt plugs, and other items, on a new Adult Empire store.

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Why Inclusivity in the Pleasure Industry Is More Important Than Ever

2025 has kicked off with a series of unsettling events. Tension and anxiety are high across North America as the unknown impact of tariffs, climate change and attacks on human rights loom ominously. In times of unrest, seeking pleasure is not frivolity but necessity.

Sarah Tomchesson ·

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.

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Meet the Up-and-Coming Pleasure Brands of 2025

Over the past year, the pleasure industry has witnessed the emergence of new brands across various adult retail categories — brands that are now entering 2025 with ambitious goals for success and growth in their sophomore year.

Ariana Rodriguez ·

So Divine Pleasure Products Now Available Through Currys

U.K.-based electronics retailer Currys is now carrying products from pleasure brand So Divine.

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How Pleasure Brands, Retailers Can Tap Into the Popularity of 'Romantasy' Erotic Lit

Fans of the “Bat Boys” and demon-born princes alike, rejoice! Sarah J. Maas took 2024 by storm, claiming the title of bestselling author of the year with her raunchy “romantasy” novels, partly thanks to BookTok. With millions of fans worldwide, Maas’ works aren’t just dominating bestseller lists; they’re also encouraging people to embrace role-play and fantasy in their own sex lives.

Scarlett Ward ·
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Pleasure Purveyors Discuss Emerging Trends, Ambitions for 2025

2025 is upon us, and the pleasure industry is poised for another dynamic year. As brands realign their goals to satisfy shifting demand, seize new opportunities and capitalize on cutting-edge innovations, the focus for the new year is on delivering inclusive, accessible and technology-driven products that redefine pleasure and wellness.

Ariana Rodriguez ·

Hustler Hollywood Partners With DoorDash for Home Pleasure Product Delivery

Hustler Hollywood has partnered with food delivery service DoorDash to offer its products for home delivery.

opinion

Extreme Pleasure Gets a Sequel in 'Fist First: Second Helping'

When you think of gay porn, your mind may not immediately jump to “first timers.” If so, co-directors Ben Rush and Alter Sin are here to change all that.

Ness Miller ·
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Pleasure Brand Marketing and PR Trends to Watch in 2025

From the lockdown boom to the economic pressures of a post-pandemic world, we have seen shifting technologies, evolving consumer expectations and a hunger for authenticity shape pleasure product marketing and public relations.

Scarlett Ward ·

Creative Conceptions Debuts 'Tower of Pleasure' Game

Creative Conceptions has introduced the new Tower of Pleasure game from its Play Wiv Me collection.

Lightning Star Pleasure Brand Launches

Pleasure brand Lightning Star has launched on the Shopify commerce platform.

Pleasure Industry Vet Martin Tucker Passes Away

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

Wicked Sensual Care Announces 'Survey of Pleasure'

Wicked Sensual Care has announced the launch of its 2024 "Survey of Pleasure" market research report.

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Pleasure Biz Mainstays Reflect on Decades-Long Careers, Share Advice for Up-and-Comers

“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” That saying definitely holds true in the pleasure industry, where many executives build careers that exceed a quarter century.

Full Circle Adds 3 Pleasure Products to Vibrating 'Jewelry' Collection

Pleasure brand Full Circle has unveiled three new pleasure products in its line of Jewelry vibrators.