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Q&A: Satisfyer’s Jerome Bensimon Talks Brand Success, Future Plans

Satisfyer debuted earlier this year and set out to make a name for itself by giving away thousands of product samples. According to Satisfyer vice president of sales Jerome Bensimon, the mass product giveaway is intended to educate people about the “new pressure wave toys category” and showcase the features of the Satisfyer.

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Q&A: Fun Factory Co-founder Dirk Bauer Discusses 20-Year Milestone

Twenty years ago, Dirk Bauer and Michael Pahl ventured into the pleasure products industry inspired to create the first gender-neutral sex toys made from body-friendly materials.

Ariana Rodriguez ·

Q&A: Chanell Heart Takes the Cake

Cake. Chanell Heart has cake for days, for months… for eons. Lather it in girl/girl syrup, cover it with sugary boy/girl frosting or dunk it in a gangbang of gumballs, because she can take all 31 flavors with a smile sweeter than Cinnabun cinnamon.

Q&A: Aiden Starr Unleashes Fetishist Mastery

Aiden Starr is feral. Beneath those Victorian era corsets and cordial pleasantries lurks a werewolf scarcely chained. And once she flips that switch, with all the manic glee of Dr. Jekyll imbibing a mutagenic elixir, the evilest Evil Angel director unleashes her inner sexual Hyde.

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Q&A: CatalystCon Founder Dee Dennis Discusses Value of Sex-Positive Education

Dee Dennis is the founder of the sexuality conference CatalystCon, which returns to Los Angeles next month with sessions on sex work, polyamory, sex-positive parenting and more.

Lynn Brown Rosenberg ·

Q&A: Greg Lansky Leads a Porn Renaissance

Greg Lansky sculpts pornography with stained glass reverence, subjecting his artistry to the ruthless crucible of perfectionism… lest he craft anything less than rarefied sexual poetry. And though mediocrity oft conspires against excellence, he has swept aside all doubters and naysayers with the conviction of a lone philosopher, gazing deeply into unseen cinematic dimensions.

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Q&A: Brazilian Manufacturer Hot Flowers Expands Into the U.S.

Hot Flowers, an established Brazilian manufacturer has opened a distribution center in Orlando, Fla., operated by HSAINT, a group of entrepreneurs. In late May, HSAINT’s VP of sales and marketing Alexandre Enumo introduced the Hot Flowers brand to more than 30 buyers that attended the XBIZ Retreat in Miami.

Ariana Rodriguez ·
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Q&A: Newly Minted COO Autumn O’Bryan Discusses Company’s Future

Last month Topco Sales announced the return of industry veteran Autumn O’Bryan as the company’s new COO. O’Bryan spent four years at Topco Sales before embarking on a comprehensive career handling integral roles within the adult biz.

Ariana Rodriguez ·
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Q&A: Wexel’s Biggest Venture Yet — FreeWebCams.com

Eric Wexel is indeed one of the pillars of the online adult entertainment industry, with his more than 25 years of creating and monetizing online projects.

Rhett Pardon ·
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Q&A: Humboldt CEO Champions ‘High-Touch’ Client Service

It will be monumental this month when Visa Europe moves from a 2 percent chargeback ratio to 1 percent, and Adam McDonald, president of Humboldt Merchant Services, said that his processing company is in a great position to help adult businesses navigate changing times.

Rhett Pardon ·

Q&A: Carol Queen Calls for Support of Center for Sex & Culture

Last week Center for Sex & Culture co-founder Carol Queen issued a letter on her 59th birthday calling on the sex-positive community for support following an increase in the community center’s rent and other expenses.

Q&A: CalExotics Supports Breast Cancer Awareness With Inspire Collection

CalExotics and Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) have come together to launch Inspire, a new line of female-centric products whose sales benefit the non-profit organization. The collection, featuring nine items, made its first debut at January’s ANME Show.

Ariana Rodriguez ·
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Q&A With Mobius’ Sales Director Matt Mund

As director of sales at Mobius Payments, Matt Mund is tasked to generate new business and facilitate and create brand awareness for the payment processor.

Rhett Pardon ·

Q&A: Lexington Steele Gets Down to Business

Smoother than a pinstripe suit, Lexington Steele threads black and white with sophisticated finesse, layering interracial and all-ethnic pornography masterfully.

Q&A: Ace of Hearts Seth Gamble Deals the Cards

Suave and cocksure, Seth Gamble is the very definition of California heartthrob, with ironclad acting chops beneath the easy breezy demeanor.

Q&A: Romi Rain Bewitches Legions of Fans

Romi Rain is a sunkissed Sicilian seductress, every curvaceous inch of her so richly warm and inviting, that even the most ruthless La Cosa Nostra boss would melt in her hands. And, that sultry laughter? That tigress ferocity? Mamma mia! What a sorceress.

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Q&A: Nexus Range Discusses Return to U.S. Market

After five years, U.K.-based pleasure products brand Nexus is back in the U.S. with its full range for men and women.

Lyn Bimey ·
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Q&A: Flirt4Free's Clayman Discusses Milestones, Future After 20 Years Online

One of the adult entertainment industry’s most iconic brands, Flirt4Free this year celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking an enviable milestone for any company — especially one within the highly fluid technology space.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

Q&A: Joanna Angel Lights the Status Quo on Fire

Establishment be damned, Joanna Angel has inked an indelible legacy by rebelling against “the way things are done.”

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Q&A With Erotica Writer, Instructor Rachel Kramer Bussel

I was interested in delving into the world of erotic writing, and felt no one was better able to answer my questions than Rachel Kramer Bussel. She has been writing erotica since 1999.

Lynn Brown Rosenberg ·