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As e-Commerce Continues to Boom, Distributors Prioritize Brick-and-Mortar Retailers

The distribution of pleasure products has diversified considerably in recent years. E-commerce websites such as Babeland.com and PinkCherry.com are thriving, yet many consumers continue to patronize brick-and-mortar adult stores.

Alex Henderson ·

Crowdfund Launched for Sex Positive, Queer Web Series 'Thank You Come Again'

Queer filmmaker and sex educator Chelsea Steiner has launched an IndieGoGo campaign to help fund her sex positive, queer web series titled, “Thank You Come Again.”

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WIA Profile: Sarah Tomchesson

Each month, industry news media organization XBIZ spotlights the career accomplishments and outstanding contributions of Women in Adult. WIA profiles offer an intimate look at the professional lives of the industry's most influential female executives.

Women In Adult ·
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Sex Expo NY Emcee, Sexpert Reid Mihalko Discusses Event’s Playful Elements

Since its inception Sex Expo, formerly the Sexual Health Expo (SHE), promoting greater sexual knowledge has always been the cornerstone of the groundbreaking consumer event. In New York City and Los Angeles, it has — with the help of the national adult retail chain The Pleasure Chest — been featuring workshops on a wide range of sexual topics.

Alex Henderson ·
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Rebranded Sex Expo Reflects Event Growth, Evolution

2017 has been a year of growth and evolution for Sex Expo, formerly the Sexual Health Expo (SHE). After a highly successful SHE L.A. 2017 show in Downtown Los Angeles in February...

Alex Henderson ·

Alana Luv on 'The Week in Sex' Live at The Pleasure Chest in NYC

Alana Luv will be a featured guest on “The Week in Sex” podcast, recorded in front of a live audience at adult store, The Pleasure Chest this Thursday at 8 p.m. (EDT).

Op-Ed: Pleasure Chest Responds to NYC Union's False Claims

A number of articles were published on Friday citing a press release issued by the RWDSU Union regarding the recent Unionization of NYC workers at the Pleasure Chest, a progressive adult retailer. These articles went to print without seeking comment from the Pleasure Chest and presented biased claims as fact.

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Retailers, Distributors Report Growth in Male Sex Toys Market

Adult retail has been undergoing a transformation in recent years. The adult stores of the 1990s and 2000s focused heavily on porn video sales and catered to a predominantly male clientele, but these days, many of the people patronizing adult retail are women in search of sex toys.

Alex Henderson ·

Pleasure Chest Returns as Educational Sponsor for Sex Expo New York

The Pleasure Chest has signed on as official sex education sponsor for Sex Expo New York 2017, to be held Sept. 23-24 at the Brooklyn Expo Center.

ThePleasureChest.com Has Brand New Look With Plenty of Features

The Pleasure Chest this afternoon rolled out a new online look with flagship site ThePleasureChest.com.

The Pleasure Chest, Sex Expo NY Announce Call for Speakers

The Pleasure Chest, the Sex Ed Sponsor of the upcoming Sex Expo, is currently accepting applications for presenters for the groundbreaking consumer expo’s New York edition set for Sept. 23-24.

Warm to Debut 1st Product at Pleasure Chest in NYC, Chicago

Warm has announced it will debut its flagship product, a sex toy warmer, at events held in select Pleasure Chest store locations.

Anderson Cooper Shares Story of Mother at Pleasure Chest on Morning Show

On Feb. 20, Anderson Cooper appeared as a guest co-host of “Live with Kelly” where he shared a story about his legendary mother, socialite/fashion designer/erotic author Gloria Vanderbilt.

Elle Chase to Launch 'Curvy Girl Sex' at The Pleasure Chest

Elle Chase has announced she is hosting a launch party for her book “Curvy Girl Sex” at The Pleasure Chest in West Hollywood, Calif. on Feb 1.

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Retailers Forecast Consumer Trends for 2017

With the New Year barreling down upon us, retailers already are anticipating product categories to grow, and what both vendors and consumers can expect in the coming year. Promotions for 2017 and the release of “Fifty Shades Darker” are also on the table as we enter the New Year.

Genie Davis ·

Pleasure Chest to Exhibit Bestsellers, Present Workshops at SHE L.A.

The Pleasure Chest will be exhibiting pleasure products from Fun Factory, Jimmyjane and other major manufacturers at the Sexual Health Expo (SHE), to be held at the California Market Center (CMC) in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 4 and Sunday, Feb. 5.

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Adult Retailers Embrace Role as Sex Educators

The sex toy industry has always been at the forefront of the most up-to-date trends. Sexual health and wellness is on everyone’s mind and when it comes to uncharted territory, retailers are doing something they have been doing all along — listening to customers, providing quality products in stores, and sex education to customers.

Ericka Rachelle Mendoza ·

The Pleasure Chest Seeks Presenters for SHE LA 2017

Sexual Health Expo Sex-Ed Sponsor The Pleasure Chest is currently accepting applications for presenters at the upcoming SHE LA in Los Angeles on Feb. 4-5.

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The Pleasure Chest Reflects on Its Legacy, Growth on 45th Anniversary

The conventional image of a sex shop conjures up dim lighting, frosted windows and embarrassed customers darting from aisle to aisle. Not so at the Pleasure Chest. Warm, radiant light fills the space, elegant floral arrangements greet your entry, splashes of red catch your eye...

Sarah Tomchesson ·

Pleasure Chest Education Program Featured on E! Network's 'WAGS'

Legendary adult retailer, Pleasure Chest, is featured on E! Network’s popular show WAGS.