SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – Adult novelty manufacturer Topco Sales has released a new product that employs an interactive, high-tech app to create what the company calls “amazing motions and sensations to deliver the ultimate in pleasure.” The TwerkingButt, developed in partnership...

CHATSWORTH, Calif. – Jesus Ruiz has joined Pipedream Products’ “Dream Team” as a sales assistant. In his new role, Ruiz is tasked with improving retail support by providing in-depth product training, representation at industry events and merchandising assistance. “We are...

AUSTIN, Texas – A smaller and more compact version of a best-selling sex toy for men inspires better, more satisfying sex lives, according to fans of the original. Boasting a two-inch shorter length, lighter weight and snugger canal, the Fleshjack Go is portable, discreet and...

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Female-friendly adult products retailer Good Vibrations has named Risa Goodman director of online brand and advertising. Goodman will oversee all digital advertising initiatives, email campaigns, social media, affiliate programs, and search engine...

By Peter Berton SEATTLE – For the past 20 years, iconic sex shop Babeland has peddled pleasure by offering adult toys in an upbeat, sex-positive environment. Founded by Claire Cavanah and Rachel Venning, who still own and operate the company, what once constituted a single store...

LOS ANGELES – A program that allows webmasters to create and manage branded online sex toy stores has launched a contest offering affiliates as much as $350 for innovative website designs. The basic rules are simple: Use the tools available at MyFreeWebsite.com to customize and...

CHATSWORTH, Calif. – The pre-nominations period for the fifth-annual “O” Awards opened Wednesday. The awards honor outstanding achievement in the pleasure products sector. AVN Media Network, which organizes the awards, will accept pre-noms in 18 categories through Sept. 27....

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – The World Wide Web is an international medium, presenting both benefits and challenges for online merchants. Many have discovered that overcoming language and currency barriers is essential for healthy sales. That’s why Sex Toy Distributing added a...

By Peter Berton WOONSOCKET, R.I. – Jennfier Jolicoeur is the founder and president of Athena’s Home Novelties, a highly successful sex toy retailer that markets through home parties.

By Peter Berton SAN FRANCISCO – An iPhone app that uses selfies to determine a woman’s bra size has scored $5.6 million from eager investors.