Feature Articles
Why BDSM Furniture and Sex Machines Make an Ideal Match
For BDSM enthusiasts and curious newbies alike, a big part of the fun is discovering and exploring exciting new sensations and scenarios. One way to level up is by combining or layering pleasures you already enjoy, and one surefire way to do that is with BDSM furniture.
To Cloud or Not to Cloud, That Is the Question
Let’s be honest. It just sounds way cooler to say your business is “in the cloud,” right? Buzzwords make everything sound chic and relevant. In fact, someone uninformed might even assume that any hosting that is not in the cloud is inferior. So what’s the truth?
Tips for Boosting Ecommerce Revenue With Behavioral Insights
At our marketing agency, we focus on using real data to make better decisions for our clients. We believe every action a visitor takes on a website can tell us something important. This helps us shape our strategies and assist our clients in turning casual website visitors into loyal customers.
Upcoming Visa Price Changes to Registration, Transaction Fees
Visa is updating its fee structure. Effective April 1, both the card brand’s initial nonrefundable application fee and annual renewal fee will increase from $500 to $950. Visa is also introducing a fee of 10 cents for each transaction, and 10 basis points — 0.1% — on the payment volume of certain merchant accounts.
Unpacking the New Digital Services Act
Do you hear the word “regulation” and get nervous? When it comes to the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), you shouldn’t worry. If you’re complying with the most up-to-date card brand regulations, you can breathe a sigh of relief.
A Look at the Do's and Don'ts of Gift-With-Purchase Promos
Imagine you’re at a store, deciding between two products with similar packaging, features and pricing. You’re not predisposed toward either brand and you haven’t seen any reviews — but one of them offers, “Free gift with purchase!” Does that win you over?
The Perils of Relying on ChatGPT for Legal Advice
It surprised me how many people admitted that they had used ChatGPT or similar services either to draft legal documents or to provide legal advice. “Surprised” is probably an understatement of my reaction to learning about this, as “horrified” more accurately describes my emotional response.
Tips for Navigating a Completely Remote Job in Sexual Wellness
Anyone working in the sexual wellness and pleasure sector has at some point had to deal with issues like bias against the industry, as well as limited marketing and advertising options.
Free Agent Auteur: Casey Calvert Expands Her Directing Horizon
Now, having brought that highly-awarded polyamory trilogy to a close, Calvert is concluding the exclusive Lust Cinema directing chapter of her career and charting a new course out into open creative waters as a free agent.
A Pro Domme's Guide to Digital Domination
In 2023, I pivoted hard, expanding my femdom work to include online subs. This shift was not only prompted by the time constraints inherent in one-on-one interactions, but also fueled by a desire to creatively share my fantasies, foster community and fulfill myself in new ways.
The Power of On-Brand Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Styling
In today’s visually-driven digital landscape, creating compelling content goes beyond just the images, words and messaging. It’s about curating an experience that resonates with your audience on multiple levels. One often underestimated aspect of sex work is the visual presentation, specifically how hair, makeup and wardrobe styling contribute to your brand’s identity.
Tricks of the Trade for Monetizing Your DMs
To be a successful content creator, you need to wear several hats: performer, editor, copywriter and sales rep. There are several ways to make sales on your content platform profiles, but the one we’re going to focus on here is selling your content through locked DMs.
How to Harness Dynamic High-Quality Lighting
In this industry, we’re always working hard to reach our target audience on social media, whether it be with short-form video content, an interaction-boosting text post or photos in a brand-new eye-catching outfit.
How Awareness Revolutionized Materials Used in Pleasure Products
Today’s manufacturers and consumers are material-savvy, giving rise to pleasure products that are safe to use, beautiful to look at, high-quality and even environmentally responsible.
How Sex-Ed Lays the Groundwork for Well-Informed Shopping
We often do some research before making purchases, whether by delving into a company’s background, exploring specific products or simply making sure we understand how to use something before we buy it.
An Ethical Approach to Global Tech Staffing
One thing my 24-year career as a technologist working to support the online adult entertainment industry has taught me about is the power of global staffing. Without a doubt, I have achieved significantly more business success as a direct result of hiring abroad.
A Look at How Customer Demographics of Full-Size Sex Dolls Have Evolved
For a long time, sex dolls were dismissed as cheap novelties used by lonely heterosexual men. This was especially true of early, inflatable versions, which became the butt of jokes in pop culture. However, things have changed dramatically.
Finding the Right Payment Partner
Whenever I am talking with businesses that are just getting started, one particular question comes up a lot: “How do I get a merchant account?” It’s a simple question, but it has a complicated answer.
The Taxman Cometh for Every Business
February may be the month of romance, but it is also a time when we need to think about something that inspires very little love: taxes. April is not far away, and the taxman is always waiting. This year, federal and most state income taxes are due Monday, April 15.
Why Getting Back to In-Person Events Is Imperative for Pleasure Biz
Even before COVID-19, consumers were already increasingly shopping online. During the pandemic, that trend naturally skyrocketed, and many of us store owners and suppliers became accustomed to leaning back and managing nearly all of our business from behind a screen.