NEW YORK — Fun Factory unveiled its first wand, Vim, at a press event held at New York City’s Museum of Sex last week.
The event featured workshops from Fun Factory’s Head of Global Marketing and Education Kristen Tribby, author Zachary Zane and wand specialist sexpert Carly S.
“The event not only welcomed Vim to Fun Factory’s repertoire, but also took attendees on a journey of sexual knowledge,” a rep said.
Discussion topics included the impact of wands on American masturbation styles and how to use wands for all bodies. The presentations finished with a talk about how to use wands for penises and edging.
Tribby said that Fun Factory held off on introducing a wand into its product line until now because the company first spent “a long time researching other wands in order to correct the problems in those toys. That’s why Vim is 50% quieter and 32% lighter than the leading wand, and also super customizable, so that beginners and connoisseurs can enjoy the wand.”
Tribby discussed Vim’s functionality and how it addresses the “pain points” of major wand brands currently on the market. She explained how Vim works “for wand lovers, haters and everyone in between,” and gave a short history of the wand and its impact on American culture.
Zane, a Brooklyn-based columnist, sex expert and activist, educated the audience on using Vim for penis pleasure, introducing Vim to couples play and contending with sex-negative stigmas.
“I used to think wands were just for vulvas, but when I started using wands in partnered play, I realized they are super satisfying and really fun, no matter what you’re working with,” Zane said. “I especially recommend Vim for edging and anal stimulation.”
Carly S., a pleasure educator and blogger — and self-described “Queen of Wands” — spoke about body confidence in the bedroom. She revealed how to use wands to map pleasure not just in intimate areas, but all over the body. She also spoke about the versatility of wands and how they can be used on every body.
“Wands are a powerful tool for mapping your pleasure,” Carly S. noted. “Using them is one of the best ways to build body confidence because it helps you focus on sensation and celebrate your whole body, not just your bits. When you’re more tuned into what feels good to you, you will have a better time in bed.”
Following the event, the team and guests visited the Museum of Sex's Super Funland, where they spent the evening reading fortunes, riding a bucking bronco and engaging in other activities.
