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A Look at the Trends Shaping Male Pleasure and Wellness

The male pleasure category was once defined by familiar products: non-powered sleeves and strokers, manual penis pumps, rings and a relatively small selection of prostate toys. Today, manufacturers draw inspiration from consumer electronics, sexual wellness, gaming, streaming content and app-driven interaction, while still relying on one of the category's oldest staples: the basic stroker.

b-Vibe Introduces Clinician-Reviewed Educational Guides

COTR has released a new set of clinician-reviewed educational guides through its b-Vibe Anal Academy platform.

COTR Champions Sexual Wellness Education at Climax Conference

COTR’s b-Vibe and Le Wand brands served as presenting sponsors of Climax Sexual Wellness & Intimacy Conference, held Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Infinity Convention Centre in Ottawa, Canada.

Nalpac Releases 2026 Winter Catalog

Nalpac has released its 84-page 2026 winter catalog.

COTR to Host St. Patrick's Day Party at 2027 Altitude Intimates

COTR will host a St. Patrick's Day party on March 17 at the 2027 Altitude Intimates trade show in Las Vegas.

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WIA: Kristin Zuri-Godskind Draws on Deep Expertise to Elevate Sportsheets

After 18 years in the pleasure products industry, Kristin Zuri-Godskind has experienced the business from nearly every angle. Her career has taken her through retail, merchandising, management, distribution, sales, product education and manufacturing, giving her a perspective shaped as much by the sales floor as by the relationships she has built along the way.

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ANME Marks 30 Years With New Product Spotlights, Evening Festivities

The ANME Founders Show marked its 30th anniversary with a combination of new product unveilings, networking and evening gatherings that highlighted both its legacy and the latest trends driving the pleasure industry.

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COTR Wins 2 Honors at Inaugural Stimulate+Awards

COTR’s b-Vibe and Le Wand brands were recognized with a pair of trophies at the inaugural STIMULATE+ Awards.

COTR Releases b-Vibe C-Rings Collection

COTR has unveiled the new b-Vibe C-Rings collection.

COTR Scores 5 Nods From Stimulate Awards

COTR, the parent company behind b-Vibe and Le Wand, has received five nominations from the 2026 Stimulate Awards, which honor excellence across the sexual wellness industry.

Together Wins LGBTQIA+ Company of the Year at StorErotica Awards

Inclusive pleasure brand Together was named LGBTQIA+ Company of the Year at the 2026 StorErotica Awards.

COTR Takes 3 Honors at StorErotica Awards

COTR and its team and brands took home three honors at the 2026 StorErotica Awards.

Pleasure Pulse: The Latest Trends Shaping the Intimacy Products Market

Pleasure brands, retailers and distributors with their finger on the pulse of the market are sharing their observations on the latest trends from the past year that are driving sales.

COTR Lands 3 Wins at 2026 StorErotica Awards

COTR took home three honors at the 2026 StorErotica Awards.

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Meet the Women Shaping the Business of Pleasure

Over the past two decades, the pleasure products industry has undergone a transformation that extends beyond product innovation. Once defined largely by novelty, stigma and male-driven narratives, the industry has steadily evolved into a sophisticated, wellness-oriented sector shaped by education, inclusivity and consumer empowerment.

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Nalpac Releases 2026 Summer Catalog

Nalpac has released its 80-page 2026 summer catalog, featuring hundreds of products.

COTR Acquires 'Le Wand,' 'b-Vibe' and 'The Cowgirl' Trademarks

COTR, Inc. has acquired trademark ownership of its flagship brands, Le Wand, b-Vibe, and The Cowgirl.

COTR Taps Dr. Alix Agar for Advisory Board

COTR has appointed Dr. Alix Agar to its medical and therapeutic advisory board.

Stimulate Show Names COTR as Presenting Partner

COTR, Inc. has been named a Presenting Partner at the 2026 Stimulate Show in Nashville on Aug. 3-4.

COTR Acquires Together Brand

COTR, Inc. has acquired the assets and distribution rights of pleasure brand Together.