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Turning Fantasy Fans Into New Creature Play Shoppers

Adult “creature play” is no longer just a niche novelty. There’s even a term for this kink: teratophilia, meaning sexual attraction to monsters. A heady mix of sensory novelty, curiosity about unfamiliar bodies and potential power dynamics has made lusting after and role-playing mythological creatures more widely accepted. The erotically captivating allure of otherworldly beings has even become prevalent across pop culture, from “True Blood” and “The Shape of Water” to Guillermo Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” and “monster boyfriend” romantasy literature trending on TikTok.

Naima Karp ·

Honey Play Box Reports Surge in Wearable Male Pleasure Tech

Honey Play Box (HPB) is reporting a strong surge in wearable male pleasure technology, which appears to be entering the mainstream as conversations around sexual wellness increase.

Honey Play Box's OLY 2 Featured in Oprah Daily's Menopause O-Wards

Honey Play Box's OLY 2 has been named Best Dual-Stimulation Vibrator in Oprah Daily's 2026 Menopause O-Wards, which highlights essentials that support women's bodily wellness and sexual health during menopause.

Honey Play Box, Vibe-Connect Celebrate Appearance at X3

Honey Play Box and Vibe-Connect are celebrating their joint showcase at X3 Expo.

Honey Play Box Celebrates Successful Week at XBIZ Events

Honey Play Box is celebrating its success at the 2026 XBIZ Retail Honors Awards as well as this year's XBIZ Expo.

Ally Iseman Wins Play Award

Ally Iseman won Best Sex Positive Instagram at the 2026 Play Awards.

Honey Play Box Highlights 3 Products to Help Intimacy During Holiday Season

To combat the stress of the holidays, Honey Play Box is highlighting three app-connected pleasure devices designed to promote relaxation, mindfulness, and reconnection.

Honey Play Box Draws 3 XMA Noms

Three pleasure products from Honey Play Box have been nominated for the 2026 XMAs.

Honey Play Box, Dildos Assorted Ink European Distro Deal

Honey Play Box has signed a deal with Dildos Assorted (DA) for distribution throughout Southern Europe.

Honey Play Box Earns 3 Nominations From XBIZ Retail Exec Awards

The team at Honey Play Box has been nominated for three awards at the retail industry edition of the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards.

JDowry, Green Day Tribute to Play Chicago NYE Show

American Idiots, a Green Day tribute band, will perform at House of Blues Chicago on New Year's Eve with JDowry as a guest performer.

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A Retail Guide for Boosting Sales in the Often-Overlooked Nipple Play Category

When it comes to sex toys, one area of the body that often gets overlooked by both consumers and salespeople is the nipples. Even though human nipples are packed with nerve endings and are sensitive and responsive across genders, they frequently get ignored as a focus for pleasure products — usually simply because nipple toys are small and come in tiny packaging.

Sara Gaffoor ·

Vixen Plus Drops 10 New Scenes, Including 'Shadow Play' With Della Cate

Vixen Media Group released 10 new scenes this past week on its streaming service, Vixen Plus.

Honey Play Box Introduces 'Vibrosa' Egg Vibe

Honey Play Box is debuting its new Vibrosa app-controlled egg vibrator.

ProDx Health Joins The Play as New Testing Partner, Launches 'Play Safe' Kit

ProDx Health has joined lifestyle organization Play LA as its new testing partner and marked the partnership with the launch of its Play Safe kit.

Honey Play Box to Attend eroFame 2025 in Amsterdam

Honey Play Box will attend 2025 eroFame show in Amsterdam, Oct. 8-10.

Honey Play Box Launches AI Companion

Honey Play Box has launched its AI Companion.

Honey Play Box to Attend Venus Berlin With Vibe-Connect

Honey Play Box will attend Venus Berlin alongside its strategic partner Vibe-Connect, an interactive software built for cam models and long-distance partners.