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Adult Video on Demand: Buying Porn in Minutes

June 18, 2013/0 Comments/in Sex Toy Business /by Kim Airs

To the uninitiated, adult vod or adult video on demand, is pretty much Pay-Per-View for the Internet. While you can buy access to single movies and clips, the much more popular option is to buy porn minutes. Which, when you think about it, is pretty funny. People buy 200, 500, and even 1,000 minutes to watch porn at their leisure.

Adult video on demand saves you from places like this…

How many times could you whack off during X-number of minutes? It could be a personal challenge!

The Appeal of Adult Video on Demand

Porn minutes aren’t a new thing, but they seem to have increased in popularity over the years. Even though there’s a ton of free porn online, people still like to buy up adult VOD for a number of reasons:

Convenience: Trying to find high quality spank material shouldn’t be like a scavenger hunt. Knowing that you can watch whatever you want once you shell out your credit card digits is reassuring and simple.
Selection: Yes, there’s a lot of free porn out there but not all of it is the best quality. If you’re tired of grainy webcam footage (unless you’re into that sort of thing), getting adult video on demand means you can catch full-length porn features whenever you want.
Flexibility: You’re not limited to just watching one film or another. You can pick and choose. Use the minutes you buy however you like. Hell, create a porn playlist if you want.
Privacy: Porn VOD takes watching adult vids at home to the next level. You don’t even have to park it in front of the TV in anymore. Take your laptop into the bathroom or sprawl out in bed with a partner for some hands-on fun together.

I guess what I’m trying to say is video on demand porn is popular because it puts the remote in your hands to choose whatever you want to watch without committing to individual rentals or purchases; without having to go into the back room of the video store; without having to shlep through the often lackluster selection of the free stuff online.
Adult video on demand is affordable, easy, and fun. Happy watching!

Sex Toys Go Mainstream

May 24, 2013/0 Comments/in Sex Toy Business /by Kim Airs

Look over your shoulder. The sex toys are coming! The sextoys are coming! Many of us in the adult industry already know that several kinds of toys have made their way into brick and mortar general merchandise stores such as CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, and the ever-conservative Walmart. Yep, Walmart.

You can find sex toys anywhere nowadays.
Source: Dabbler.ca

Industry giants Durex and Trojan have penetrated the mainstream market by placing their toys in the condoms and lubricants section of the stores – I mean, where else would they put them? They aren’t by the front counter… yet. Sometimes, they cleverly hide in the “massagers” area – the place where once can easily erase those aches and pains with a Tylenol and a vibrator. The mainstreamed products range from vibrating cock rings, the original cross-over product that created a stir when introduced into drug stores a decade ago, to real, live action VIBRATORS that make no pretense as to what they really are. Their discreet packaging is what slides them easily into those stores.
I was at a Walgreens recently and gulped when I saw the mainstay Pocket Rocket, complete with interchangeable heads, being pawned off as a massager. And of course, the price was waaay lower than what a typical adult store would need to charge to cover their overhead. I wondered how many elderly women would go back to their hubbies and say “Look what I got at Walgreens, honey! It’s for pain relief for my arthritic knuckles!”

Mainstream Sex Toys: Good or Bad?

I really feel that the mainstreaming of toys is both good and bad for the adult industry. Here’s why…
Mainstream sex toys are bad because people don’t have to feel obligated to visit their local adult store to buy a vibrator. When checking out at Walmart, they can simply add it to their purchase. “That’ll be tissues, a bottle of Minute Maid, a new T shirt, a Transformers toy, tampons, and oh, a Trojan vibrator and the total of your order is…” with the check out clerk barely noticing what’s in the shopping cart. Vamoose pesky embarrassment!
So then you have suburban housewife, or even RURAL housewife, discovering the joys of using her new found toy. “Gee, I only read about these things in Redbook,” might cross her mind. “I think I like this.”
And that’s where we come in. Once Ms. Suburbia finds she likes the sensation of her new found pleasure, it can often open the door to more purchases of bigger, faster, harder, more kinds of toys. And lubricants. And body treats. And lingerie. And DVDs. And sex ed instruction books. The list can go on and on. It’s up to us to continue her education (and hopefully her partner’s if that’s the case) to let her know buying these things is okay. She’s an automatic upsell as the overwhelming majority of sex toys sold in the mainstream are pretty straightforward, well, straight, vibrators.
But I’m still concerned. It’s like my own little secret of where to buy these things has been mass merchandised and all the special attributes I’ve learned about each and every gizmo will be out there for everyone to know. But isn’t that why we do this anyway? To preach the gospel to the public of why we love these unique and always-changing toys? To share our enthusiasm and educate those hard to reach customers so they can reach those “hard to reach places”? I guess so.
So let’s embrace our mass merchandisers in the sex toy department, knowing that the next purchase for these women will be in our stores and from our websites, where we can provide so much more information than the clerk sporting the blue smock.
See ya on the next blog!
JOTB (joke of the blog, that is!)
Once a guy went to his doctor and said “Doc, my dick is orange!”
“Really?” the doctor replied. “Let me see.”
Sure enough, the guy had an orange dick. “Hmmmm,” said the doctor. “Do you live under high power lines?” he questioned the man.
“No,” he answered.
“Do you work at a nuclear power plant?” the doctor continued.
“No,” the man answered. “In fact, I’m not working right now.”
“Oh!,” the doctor responded. “Then what do you do all day?”
“Not much,” shrugged the man. “Sit around, watch porno, eat Cheeze Doodles…”
[Originally published on XBIZ.com]

Replacing Your Vibrator: When Should I Toss It?

May 22, 2013/0 Comments/in Sex Toy Business /by Kim Airs

No matter how well you take care of your sex toys, there is going to come a time when you’ll need to throw out your trusty old vibrator and replace it. It’ll be a sad day, indeed. But it’s for the good of your sex life, I promise. Replacing your vibrator on occasion will help to preserve your health by reducing your risk of infection. However, it also gives you a chance to switch it up and try a new toy. So it’s not all bad, right?

Yeah, these would definitely need to be replaced.
Source: ClintJCL

If you’re wondering how long your vibrator will last and when to throw it away, here are a few signs.

Signs That Now is the Time for Replacing Your Vibrator

It’s damaged. No brainer, right? But if the vibrator is cracked, has worn spots, or is damaged in any way, toss it. You’ll find that you need to replace jelly and latex sex toys much more often than silicone or metal ones. FYI: Plastic sex toys tend to get brittle over time.
It’s unexciting. You’re bored. It happens. Even the best of toys can get a bit too familiar with repeated use. Instead of relying on ol’ faithful yet again throw it out and buy a new toy to satisfy your lust for adventure. Don’t just buy the same toy again, either. Replacing your vibrator is an opportunity to have fun. Switch it up!
It’s been around the block. With different people, I mean. Sure, you might have your standby vibrators that always get the job done, but a new partner might be a bit leery of using some dusty old toy you pull from the back of your nightstand. Instead, buy a new sex toy together to add some more fun to your sexual escapades.
It’s old. Your vibrator might be in excellent condition. It probably is if you use a toy cleaner regularly and always store it in a cool, dry place. Still, even the most high-end toys should be replaced every couple of years. A lot of inexpensive vibrators wear out long before that due to the motor breaking, the plastic cracking, the jelly or latex splitting, etc.

And there you have it! Some quick pointers for recognizing the moment when your vibrator has lived a full life and needs to be put out to pasture. Just think of it as an excuse to go shopping!

Cleaning Your Sex Toys, Step-by-Step

May 20, 2013/0 Comments/in Sex Toy Business /by Kim Airs

This probably doesn’t sound so fun, but cleaning your sex toys regularly is important if you’re going to hang onto them for any length of time. Proper care ensures toys that stay in good condition and naughty bits that stay in good health. So, for the love of all that’s holy, clean your toys!

Please, don’t use household cleaners.
Source: the.barb

Out of the Packaging

As soon as you receive a new sex toy, clean it. Use a mild anti-bacterial soap and warm water to clean off any chemicals that may still be lingering from the manufacturing process. Or, if the toy has a battery pack, avoid submerging it and use a sex toy cleaner.

The Material Matters

What the sex toy is made out of will directly affect how you go about cleaning it. Most of the time, soap and water will do, but let’s take a look at each of the materials and get specific for a minute anyway.

Silicone sex toys. Antibacterial soap and water will do, as will a toy cleaner. Silicone is a high quality material, so you just need to let it air dry before tucking it away in a storage pouch or drawer.
Jelly sex toys. Soap and water or a sex toy cleaner will do the trick. Just keep in mind that this material is porous and can never be disinfected. Never share these toys!
Metal sex toys. Good ol’ soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or a universal toy cleaner gets the job done. Want to disinfect your aluminum, titanium or *gasp* gold, dildo? You can boil it. This only applies to dildos, okay, not vibes. Dry it off with a soft cloth before storing.
Plastic sex toys. This non-porous material is easy to clean. Use soap and water, a toy cleaner, or rubbing alcohol then let it air dry before storing.

Sharing Isn’t Caring

It’s best not to share porous sex toys unless you cover them up with a condom during each and every use.
Cleaning your sex toys might not sound like fun, but making this little bit of extra effort ensures you’ll be having good clean fun for the foreseeable future.

Types of Vibrators: Which One’s Right for Me?

May 17, 2013/0 Comments/in Sex Toy Business /by Kim Airs

There are a ton of vibrators out there. Literally and figuratively. I’ve never gone so far as to actually weigh vibrators or get an estimate of how much all the vibrators in the world weigh. That just doesn’t seem like a fruitful use of my time. Still, there are many different types of vibrators available now (with more and more hitting the market each day) so it’s natural if you feel a bit confused when you first start your search for your go-to vibe.

Most vibrators have more settings than this.
Source: James Cridland

That’s why I’ve put together this little post to break down the different types of vibrators out there, the types of stimulation they offer, and their various shapes and sizes.

Standard Vibrators

Also known as traditional vibrators, these are your typical, everyday vibe that’ll get the job done. It doesn’t offer anything fancy, so don’t expect anything other than plastic and average length and width. The vibrating options can be varied though and that’s usually enough to turn a basic toy into a favorite. You’ll need to stock up on your AA batteries for C cell’s to keep these babies humming.

Bullet Vibes

These vibrators are small and compact, meaning they can easily slip into your carryon without much notice. They’re plastic or aluminum, feature several different vibration settings, and can be used all over the body including on the nipples, clitoris, and vulva. Or, let him have a go: they provide excellent scrotal stimulation.

Rabbit Vibrators

The good ‘ol rabbit. These vibrators are designed to hit all of your hot spots at once. They feature a rotating shaft that stimulates the G-spot and the vaginal walls and an attachment with bunny ears or something similar that stimulates the clitoris. Don’t be surprised if you come across rabbit vibrators that look nothing like the original, however. They’ve come a long way, baby!

G-Spot Vibes

G-Spot vibrators are, as you might have guessed, made to stimulate the G-Spot. Their most identifying feature is a curve or “hooked” head. They’re made from many different materials from plastic to silicone to jelly.

Looks Like The Real Thing

These vibrators are highly realistic and designed to look like a real penis, veins and all! They’re usually made out of a softer material like silicone or rubber and feature many different vibration strengths and speeds.

Couples Vibes

Who says vibrating fun is only to be had solo? There are many different toys for couples available that can enhance your experience together from hands-free to vibrating cock rings to vibrators you wear on your fingers. The list goes on and on! All I know is it’s fun to open up a new toy and have a willing partner to try it out with.

The Unclassifiable

Sometimes vibrators just don’t fall into any specific category. They might feature several speed and strength settings. They may be phallic; they may not. They come in funky shapes, sizes, and designs. You could probably leave some of these toys out on your desk and no one would know they were vibrators! Still, the different shapes and contours can make for new pleasurable experiences.
Now that you know the different types of vibrators available, you can get to shopping! Remember to include your partner, if you can. He or she will likely want a say in gizmos you bring to the bedroom.

Even MORE Tips for a Good Time with Your Rabbit Vibe

May 14, 2013/0 Comments/in Sex Toy Business /by Kim Airs

I realized after posting last week about rabbit vibrators that I still had a few more helpful tips I could have offered you. That’s what I’m going to do today: give you even more tips to make the most of your time with the bunny. So sit, back, relax, and get ready for a good time!

Not a rabbit vibe.
Source: Robobobobo

One Feature at a Time

Rabbits come with a lot of features built right in. It may be tempting to switch them all on at once but you might send your lady parts into overload. In layman’s terms: ouch! Instead, take it nice and slow. Experiment with one setting at a time. Do you like the vibrating shaft? Great. Now see if the rotation feels good. What about the bouncing, rumbling beads? And don’t forget those bunny ears (or whatever fulfills that purpose on your model). Is the stimulation to your clit enjoyable or too much, too soon? All of the settings and doodads on rabbit vibes are designed to offer pleasure. Just make sure you’re ready for them before you turn all engines to “go.”

Turn the Rabbit Vibe Around

Sounds simple enough, right? If you like a little anal play, turn that bunny around so the clit stimulator tickles your anus. Don’t like it? That’s okay. Turn it back around. Just make sure you wash it before putting it back on your clit.

Get Your Partner Involved

Who said you had to use your new bunny alone? It can be even more enjoyable when you have your partner using the sex toy on you (or vice versa). Just make sure to communicate clearly. If something doesn’t feel good, say so!

Clean It Up

Always, always, always clean your sex toys after using them. You can use a mild anti-bacterial soap or a sex toy cleaner, if you wish. Store your rabbit vibe in a cool and dry place–like your dresser–with the batteries removed until you’re ready to use it again. And if these tips have been a help to you, the “next time” is likely to be very soon!

New to Rabbit Vibrators? 5 Tips for a Guaranteed Good Time

May 10, 2013/0 Comments/in Sex Toy Business /by Kim Airs

If you’ve recently purchased a rabbit vibrator (or you’re thinking about buying one), you might open up the box and get a big question mark on your face. “How the heck am I supposed to use this thing?” you might be thinking. Or, maybe you’re new to the wonderful world of sex toys and are a bit nervous about experimenting with your new gizmo.

Whatever category you fall into, here are a few quick tips for getting over your inhibitions so you can get to hopping.
Prep and prime. Before you take your bunny for a test run, wash it well with a mild soap and water. Better yet, use a toy cleaner to remove any germs and chemicals left over from manufacturing. Completely dry it off and put in the batteries.
Press some buttons. Seriously, press the buttons on the vibrator to see what they do. If there’s an instruction manual that came with it, read the key features to familiarize yourself with how this toy works. The last thing you want to do is be fiddling and fumbling in the dark. Test out each of the vibrating functions including speed and pulse variations to figure out what you think you might like best.
Lie back, close your eyes, and turn it on. Just as you experimented with the functions before, now you can experiment with them on your body. Press the shaft of the rabbit vibrator against your vulva. Try out the different speeds to see what feels best. Give yourself (or your partner) plenty of clitoral stimulation to really get the party started.
Insert the toy. Once you’re nice and wet (or you’ve applied generous amounts of lubricant) you can insert the rabbit vibrator into your vagina. Get comfortable with the feeling of the toy inside you before you start up any additional features like the shaft rotation or flicking bunny ears.
Have fun. After a bit of play, you won’t need these tips anymore. Lose yourself in the experience and enjoy all the different sensations this kind of sex toy provides.

Rabbit Vibrators: What Are They & How Do I Use Them?

May 8, 2013/0 Comments/in Sex Toy Business /by Kim Airs

If you’re making a pit-stop at my blog here, I’m going to assume you have a vague idea of what a rabbit vibrator is. At the end of the millennium, they rose in prominence as “the hot sex toy to have” and they’re still wildly popular. Of course, there’s a much wider variety of those bunnies available now, but we’ll get to that in a moment.

First, let’s break down the rabbit into its main components

What Makes a Rabbit Vibrator a Rabbit?

Dual-action is the keyword here. Rabbit vibrators are designed to get at all of your hot spots at once, offering clitoral and G-spot stimulation thanks to its shaft and rabbit-shaped attachment. The shaft is to be inserted into the vagina, which vibrates to stimulate the G-spot. Many of these toys have a rotating shaft to offer even more direct G-spot stimulation. At the base of the shaft are pearls that rotate, spin, and bounce about to stimulate the entrance of the vagina. Finally, attached to the shaft is a smaller vibrator that is shaped like a rabbit (or some other critter) to stimulate the clitoris.

Is It Still a Rabbit If It’s a Dolphin?

On the original rabbit vibrator, it was the bunny’s ears that offered direct clit stimulation. However, there are tons of different variations available now in the shape of all sorts of creatures from beavers to dolphins. The short answer is, yes. Even if it’s not in the shape of a rabbit, it’s still a rabbit vibrator if it features dual-action vibes in the traditional shaft with attachment positioning.

Features to Look Out For

When evaluating different rabbit vibrators, use these questions to sort through their features to find the one(s) that will offer you the greatest amount of pleasure:

What material is it made from?
Do the vibrators have variable speeds and pulse settings?
Is it waterproof?
Is the “rabbit” portion of the sex toy aligned with your anatomy to allow for the most pleasure?
Is the toy in a pleasing shape? Do you like how it looks?
Is it easy to clean/maintain?

You’re all set! Now go get hopping with your new rabbit vibe!

6 Stripping Tips to Undress with Confidence

May 2, 2013/0 Comments/in Sex Toy Business /by Kim Airs

Want a quick, no hassle way to spice things up in the bedroom (or living room, or kitchen…)? Why not strip for your partner? Before you run off cowering in your bathrobe, hear me out. Stripping can actually be fun and your partner is bound to be pleased by your extra efforts. I’ve put together a few stripping tips to get you started.

Tip #1: Wear what makes you feel sexy.

Stripping Tips:

Wear clothes that you love. The more comfortable you are in your clothes, the more comfortable you’ll be getting out of them! Wear something sexy that turns you on to begin with. You’ll be in the mood before you even begin to disrobe, which means you won’t be as nervous to bare all.
Play good music. Something that you can dance to or enjoy listening to. And don’t over-think it. Seriously. Just pick a few songs that make you want to move and make you feel sexy.
Soft lighting. Create a boudoir setting by toning down the lights or using candlelight to set the mood. This works especially well if you’re shy! Plus, who doesn’t look fantastic in candlelight?
Don’t criticize your body! Pointing out your perceived flaws to your partner while stripping isn’t going to make him or her hate your body but it will distract from the moment. You are beautiful the way you are now… relish it!
Take your time. Tease your way through your strip so your gloriousness isn’t exposed too quickly! Remember: the slow reveal will increase your partner’s anticipation, so get prepared for some seriously hot sex after all is revealed.
Most of all, HAVE FUN! This will show through even when you wind up with no clothes on. A strip tease isn’t meant to be serious, so enjoy yourself!

I hope these stripping tips will help you take it off with confidence!

Caring for Silicone Sex Toys

April 26, 2013/1 Comment/in Sex Toy Business /by Kim Airs

Silicone is the perfect material for sex toys. It retains body heat, is non-porous and is resilient, yet firm. They are more expensive than mass produced rubber or latex toys as each dildo is individually hand-crafted of medical grade silicone. A lot of care is put into the manufacturing of these silicone sex toys.

Your new silicone sex toys will provide you with many pleasant times provided you take good care of it. Clean it with any kind of soap and water (even the waterless, alcohol-based handcleaners work well) and make sure it is thoroughly rinsed and dry before putting it away. Viruses and bacteria cannot live on a dry surface. You can also add a couple of drops of bleach with the soap to disinfect. These gizmos can also be boiled for up to five minutes for that extra strength cleaning you may desire. Try using it right after boiling for a pleasantly heated experience! They are also top rack dishwasher safe (but where do you put them away afterwards? Try the spice rack!)
Now the tricky parts: please try to avoid breaking the surface of the silicone. Once even a small crack has formed, the toy can tear quite easily. Avoid gnawing teeth, fingernail gouges, zippers, cats, dogs, and yes, ferrets. They love ’em as much as you do, so safely tuck away your silicone sex toys after you’re done washing it. Storing them in an old nylon or non-cotton sock works really well. The Vixen Creations line of silicone dildos have a lifetime guarantee against defects under normal use. If they are defective, simply return your dildo and have it replaces with a new one of the same size and color. Vixen dildos come packaged in a bag that has further information about their guarantee. Please keep it as a reference.
If you are using your dildo in a harness, make sure the dildo fits easily through the hole and does not have to be forced. Always insert the dildo into the harness carefully and remove it the same way.