Pleasure
Glittering 2026 XBIZ Honors Spotlights Pleasure Industry
The 2026 XBIZ Honors, presented by Svakom and Kaotik Labs, lit up Avalon Hollywood on Sunday night, turning the iconic venue into a dazzling celebration of pleasure-industry excellence.
Starship Introduces New Wellness, Pleasure Product Lines
Starship has debuted its new On My Mind lubricant line and Devil Got Bound bondage collection.
XBIZ Expo 2026 Pleasure Product Trade Show Schedule Announced
XBIZ is pleased to announce the release of the full show schedule for the XBIZ Expo pleasure product trade show, set to take place Jan. 8–12 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.
Pleasure Chest to Close West Village Location
The Pleasure Chest has announced the closing of its West Village location in February 2026.
How to Get Shoppers in the Mood for Pleasure During the Holidays
Carolers may be singing about tidings of comfort and joy, but this time of year, the holiday rush, social fatigue and long to-do lists can leave many people feeling a bit short of both. Fortunately, consumers are now more willing to invest in self-care — and to expand their understanding of that category beyond cocoa and cozy blankets, to include sensual care and pleasure.
Dr. Carol Queen to Keynote 2026 XBIZ Expo Pleasure Products Trade Show
XBIZ is pleased to announce that Dr. Carol Queen, Good Vibrations staff sexologist, pleasure community historian, and curator of the Antique Vibrator Museum, will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 XBIZ Expo.
Lovehoney Group, Xgen Sign Licensing Agreement for 'Pleasure Air' Tech
Lovehoney Group has signed a licensing agreement with Xgen for the latter to use the former's patented Pleasure Air technology in its pleasure products.
Casey Murphy Launches 'Pleasure Brand Lab' Digital Marketing Tools
Sexual wellness marketing strategist Casey Murphy has launched Pleasure Brand Lab, digital marketing support for small and indie brands.
Erika Lust Reflects on Vanguard Legacy and the Right to Pleasure
Erika Lust has spent two decades defying assumptions about what porn can be. The Barcelona-based filmmaker and studio head has built a global reputation on a simple premise: that sex onscreen should feel human, ethical and emotionally resonant.
SexWork PR Joins Southern Pleasure Adult Retail Expo as Media Partner, Vendor
SexWork PR has joined 2025 Southern Pleasure Expo as both a Premier Vendor and Media Partner.
UK Online Pleasure Retailer 'The Loving Company' Launches
The Loving Company, an online pleasure retailer serving the United Kingdom, has officially launched.
TEMU Joins Southern Pleasure Adult Retail Expo as Seminar Sponsor, Exhibitor
Online retail giant TEMU has joined 2025 Southern Pleasure Expo as both a Seminar Sponsor and Exhibitor.
Orion Debuts Starter Pleasure Kits From 'Magic Shiver' Line
Orion Wholesale has introduced three pleasure product starter packages from its Magic Shiver line.
Multipurpose Products Take Center Stage as Pleasure Brands Face Headwinds in Europe
As 2025 unfolds, the European pleasure industry finds itself balancing between resilience and recalibration. After riding high on customer demand during the pandemic, the sector is now adjusting to more cautious customer behavior, global geopolitical tensions and shifting retail strategies.
Cliterature Introduces Pleasure Products Collection
Cliterature has expanded its collection with new vibes, all packaged in the brand's book-shaped boxes.
ToyChats Launches Pleasure Pass Giveaway for Community Members
ToyChats is launching a Pleasure Pass Giveaway designed to reward fans for their engagement with a chance to win exclusive prizes.
Strategic Retail Buying in a Shifting Pleasure Economy
Retail buying has never been a static job, but recent volatility in pricing, caused by shifting tariffs, global import costs and freight variations, has demanded a new level of agility for adult industry buyers and managers. As business expenses rise, so does the pressure to optimize the return on every product.
Adam & Eve, Wicked Sensual Care Bringing 'Pleasure Tour' to Katy, Texas
Adam & Eve Stores and Wicked Sensual Care's multi-city Pleasure Tour, hosted by sex educator Jessica Drake, will be in Katy on Thursday, Sept. 18.
How Pleasure Brands Can Ethically Market to LGBTQ+ Communities
Every June, the rainbow floodgates open. Suddenly, pleasure products are “Pride-themed,” companies change their logos and brands rush to show just how inclusive they are — at least for 30 days. But as a queer, nonbinary marketing strategist who works with adult brands year-round, I’m here to say: Rainbow dildos alone are not progress. They’re often just noise.
Lily Starfire on Power, Pleasure, and Listening to Her Body
On any given day, you might easily pass Lily Starfire in a park or notice her picking out vegetables at the market, and never guess that she’s one of the adult industry’s rising stars. Not because she doesn’t look the part — she’s radiant — but because there’s zero diva energy here, just a young woman with an easygoing smile, a contagious laugh and a friendly aura that whispers “Georgia roots.”