HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – How far would you go to achieve sexual satisfaction? That’s the central question posed by the Showtime series Submission. Part romantic drama, part mystery, the tale of seduction, obsession and sexual power from writer/director Jacky St. James and producer Paul Fishbein features one of the industry’s best-known BDSM brands: Sportsheets. The novelty and pleasure products manufacturer filled the on-set bondage room with accoutrements.

“Sportsheets continues to break barriers and stereotypical thinking regarding sex,” said founder and Chief Executive Officer Tom Stewart. “From Playboy and GQ to steady product mentions in Cosmopolitan magazine, mainstream press loves our brands and our quality.”

Submission focuses on Ashley, whose obsession with an erotica author leads her into the world of sexual power play. Season One begins May 12 at 11 p.m. Eastern Time and Pacific Time.

“Jacky St. James is a talented female writer and director,” Sportsheets President Julie Stewart said. “We’re really proud to see our products utilized to explore all women’s fantasies. Shows like this allow couples to watch and discuss their sexuality together with new and different themes. What [St. James] does is wonderful in leading her character through the world of whips, chains and much, much more.”

Sportsheets was the first adult novelty company to be named in Inc. Magazine’s top 5,000 list two consecutive years. With more than 50 awards and dozens of mentions in mainstream media to its credit, the 23-year-old company remains family-owned.

Image: EDGE Classic Leather Slapper, courtesy of Sportsheets