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4 Sex Toy Shows: ANME, XBIZ, SHE and AVN

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For those of us in the adult toy industry, January kicks off the year as the crazy month, at least for those of us behind the counter. I’m dizzy with the FOUR shows within two weeks starting on Monday, that let me learn, share, buy, grow and my favorite, schmooze. ANME, XBIZ, SHE and AEE/AVN. Hold on to your seats and join me for this whirlwind schedule.
ANME, the Adult Novelty Manufacturers Expo, is the beginning of the series of shows on January 12 and 13. While January is considered the slower show of the two shows, the other being held in July), everyone always poses the question: “What’s new?” Ah yes, what’s new. I am sure I’ll be seeing plenty of new styles of pink rabbits, more BDSM related products because of the impending release of the hotly anticipated movie “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The printed version caused a frenzy in our industry two years ago and many of us are hoping that when people actually SEE the dominant and submissive action between the two characters, that they’re gonna run right out and buy lots and lots of equipment from us. Sportsheets is anticipating a newly minted audience rushing out to discreetly buy kits and have prepped themselves with their cleverly titled Sexperiments line, which is so new, we don’t even have them yet on the GrandOpening.com website! But check it soon! I’m sure there will be plenty more at the show and I can’t wait to see everything.
Right after ANME is the XBIZ360 show from January 13-16. It’s a really good, trade only networking and learning event that’s really good. It’s not so much booth oriented but allows plenty of time for schmoozing (my favorite!) and the learning is excellent. Even I learn a lot when I’m there (especially when I poke my head into the adult film and web masters parts of it).  It offers all the cousins in the smut family: adult film industry, the adult toy industry, the adult web industry, or in any aspect of the adult pleasure industry so it’s always fun to get together during this perverted kind of family gathering. My favorite!  XBIZ Industry Executive Awards with YOURS TRULY being nominated as Community Executive of the Year! Can’t wait for that and wish me luck! I’ve been in the biz for 22 years now and in LOTS of communities in this wacky industry I love so much. Stay tuned! I’ll let you know when I win!
And the XBIZ Awards on January 15 are gonna be so hot, it’s gonna scorch the Nokia Theatre in downtown LA! It’s gonna be great. My favorite new gizmo, Bubble Love, is nominated in a few categories so I’ll keep my fingers crossed we win!
The XBIZ 360 event runs into the SHE show which is the Sexual Health Expo, put on by XBIZ at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills on the weekend of January 17-18. It IS a consumer show and I’m sure there will be many hungry and savvy sex curious attendees wanting to attend every workshop offered. And yes, there are awards to be given out over the weekend for the top female sexual health products on the market today. Another award show, another dress, no problem!
Then it’s home for two days to catch my breath and do laundry and other shit around the house (do I buy groceries?!?) before I drive out to Vegas for the granddaddy of ’em all, the AVN show, aka the big ass porno convention that has been in existence for over 30 years. I’ve been going to it since about 1997 and it’s hard to believe it’s been that long. It’s pretty whack and it’s at the Hard Rock from January 21-24. It’s a crazy time keeping up with all the action there which covers the gamut but in a very different way from all the other shows, mixed with industry folks and a shitload of fans, which I love and drive me crazy at the same time.
And yes, there’s not one but TWO award shows during the event: the O Awards for the adult novelty products and the AVN Awards for all of the other parts of the industry (including – ADULT NOVELTIES!!). That’s two more dresses I need to get!
On Sunday, January 25, I am happy to announce that I’ll be recovering, from what, I don’t know. I’ll be driving back and will leave early enough to avid the stampede down the 15 back home to LA. Two weeks of shows that are back to back and front to front will keep me at a crazy pace and force me to drink far too many 5 Hour Energy Shots (my favorite ones being orange and grape).  I’ll have a lot to write about so as they say in Hollywood (or at least they USED to), “Stay tuned!”
Okay, I’m going to start a tradition which is one of my favorites. As you may know, I have been blogging on XBIZ for years (here’s the link) and I always write a Joke Of The Blog at the end of it, so why not here?
So here’s the first one… there will be a lot more…
Speaking of Vegas, one night a couple had angry sex. You know, the kind you get through because you want to spite your partner, and you get through it but when you’re finished, you know you’re done. After the woman had sex with her husband, she angrily pulled on her clothes, started packing her suitcase and barked “That’s it. I’m done. I’m moving to Las Vegas where I can get $300 for what I just did with you.” Her husband looked up at her and said “Ya think you can survive on $900 a year?”

FOUR Sex Toy Shows this month: ANME, XBIZ, SHE and AEE!

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For those of us in the adult toy industry, January kicks off the year as the crazy month, at least for those of us behind the counter. I’m dizzy with the FOUR shows within two weeks starting on Monday, that let me learn, share, buy, grow and my favorite, schmooze. ANME, XBIZ, SHE and AEE/AVN. Hold on to your seats and join me for this whirlwind schedule.
ANME, the Adult Novelty Manufacturers Expo, is the beginning of the series of shows on January 12 and 13. While January is considered the slower show of the two shows, the other being held in July), everyone always poses the question: “What’s new?”
Ah yes, what’s new. I am sure I’ll be seeing plenty of new styles of pink rabbits, more BDSM related products because of the impending release of the hotly anticipated movie “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The printed version caused a frenzy in our industry two years ago and many of us are hoping that when people actually SEE the dominant and submissive action between the two characters, that they’re gonna run right out and buy lots and lots of equipment from us. Sportsheets is anticipating a newly minted audience rushing out to discreetly buy kits and have prepped themselves with their cleverly titled Sexperiments line, which is so new, we don’t even have them yet on the GrandOpening.com website! But check it soon!
I’m sure there will be plenty more at the show and I can’t wait to see everything.
Right after ANME is the XBIZ360 show from January 13-16. It’s a really good, trade only networking and learning event that’s really good. It’s not so much booth oriented but allows plenty of time for schmoozing (my favorite!) and the learning is excellent. Even I learn a lot when I’m there (especially when I poke my head into the adult film and web masters parts of it).  It offers all the cousins in the smut family: adult film industry, the adult toy industry, the adult web industry, or in any aspect of the adult pleasure industry so it’s always fun to get together during this perverted kind of family gathering. My favorite!  XBIZ Industry Executive Awards with YOURS TRULY being nominated as Community Executive of the Year! Can’t wait for that and wish me luck! I’ve been in the biz for 22 years now and in LOTS of communities in this wacky industry I love so much. Stay tuned! I’ll let you know when I win!
And the XBIZ Awards on January 15 are gonna be so hot, it’s gonna scorch the Nokia Theatre in downtown LA! It’s gonna be great. My favorite new gizmo, Bubble Love, is nominated in a few categories so I’ll keep my fingers crossed we win!
The XBIZ 360 event runs into the SHE show which is the Sexual Health Expo, put on by XBIZ at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills on the weekend of January 17-18. It IS a consumer show and I’m sure there will be many hungry and savvy sex curious attendees wanting to attend every workshop offered. And yes, there are awards to be given out over the weekend for the top female sexual health products on the market today. Another award show, another dress, no problem!
Then it’s home for two days to catch my breath and do laundry and other shit around the house (do I buy groceries?!?) before I drive out to Vegas for the granddaddy of ’em all, the AVN show, aka the big ass porno convention that has been in existence for over 30 years. I’ve been going to it since about 1997 and it’s hard to believe it’s been that long. It’s pretty whack and it’s at the Hard Rock from January 21-24. It’s a crazy time keeping up with all the action there which covers the gamut but in a very different way from all the other shows, mixed with industry folks and a shitload of fans, which I love and drive me crazy at the same time. And yes, there’s not one but TWO award shows during the event: the O Awards for the adult novelty products and the AVN Awards for all of the other parts of the industry (including – ADULT NOVELTIES!!). That’s two more dresses I need to get!
On Sunday, January 25, I am happy to announce that I’ll be recovering, from what, I don’t know. I’ll be driving back and will leave early enough to avid the stampede down the 15 back home to LA. Two weeks of shows that are back to back and front to front will keep me at a crazy pace and force me to drink far too many 5 Hour Energy Shots (my favorite ones being orange and grape).  I’ll have a lot to write about so as they say in Hollywood (or at least they USED to), “Stay tuned!”
Okay, I’m going to start a tradition which is one of my favorites. As you may know, I have been blogging on XBIZ for years (here’s the link) and I always write a Joke Of The Blog at the end of it, so why not here? So here’s the first one… there will be a lot more…
Speaking of Vegas, one night a couple had angry sex. You know, the kind you get through because you want to spite your partner, and you get through it but when you’re finished, you know you’re done.
After the woman had sex with her husband, she angrily pulled on her clothes, started packing her suitcase and barked “That’s it. I’m done. I’m moving to Las Vegas where I can get $300 for what I just did with you.”
Her husband looked up at her and said “Ya think you can survive on $900 a year?”

nasstoys femme fatale jelly climaxer strap on

Nasstoys Femme Fatale Jelly Climaxer Strap On Review

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The Nasstoys Femme Fatale Jelly Climaxer Strap On is a nifty little hands-free, strap on gizmo that covers all the bases–if you’re a woman, that is! The 2.5-inch insertable portion takes an N battery-powered, variable-speeded bullet vibe and there’s a smaller, single-speed, 3 tiny cell battery-powered vibe that fits in the clitoral vibe area pocket. In short: this handy toy makes sure you and your partner are pleased. Over and over again.
nasstoys femme fatale jelly climaxer strap on
The Nasstoys Femme Fatale Jelly Climaxer Strap On is, as its name would suggest, held on with straps that encircle her waist and thighs. It’s phthalate-free and made from TPR (thermoplastic rubber) so it’s easy to wash and wear. This is even a nice sex toy to use under panties when going out on a solo evening for extra special self-foreplay. And let’s be real: who doesn’t like that!

So, What Did I Think of the Nasstoys Femme Fatale Jelly Climaxer Strap On?

As if you couldn’t already tell, I really enjoyed it. This simple little sex toy is easy to use, easy to clean, and comfortable to wear. Since it’s phthalate-free and uses TPR, it’s durable and safe to hold close to your most delicate parts. Plus, it features two nice and powerful vibes that get at your hot spots with ease. It holds up well with other toys that bear the Nasstoys name.
Use it with a partner as it’s intended or use it alone. It’s up to you. All that matters is that you use it. Then use it again. And again…and…

CalExotics Silicone Love Rider Review

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If you’re looking for a personalized touch in your next harness, the 10 Function Silicone Love Rider from CalExotics is an excellent choice. Not only does it provide a wide range of settings, it’s also a great starter harness. But more on that later.
calexotics silicone love riderFirst, let’s get some of the nitty gritty details out of the way. The dildo is made from silicone, so you know it’s going to feel ultra realistic. It measures in at 6 1/2” long by 1 1/2” wide and it nestles in snug into the black vinyl harness.
The great thing about this harness is that it’s quite large and can stand up to real vigorous use. It’ll fit women, petite and plus-sized, and the 1” wide straps sit nicely between your legs. This means the straps won’t get in the way if you want to slip your hand down to provide a little clitoral stimulation.
Another thing I liked is how the harness doesn’t ride up. The back panel is wide and stays in place nicely. Feel free to go buck wild. This thing isn’t moving.
The dildo features a 10 function vibrator at the end of the shaft and you can even slip the remote controller into the harness straps so it’s out of the way (but close at hand) when it’s time to get down to business. The vibe’s power is pretty strong. And a really cool feature? It remembers your last settings the next time you use it.

What Did I Think of the CalExotics 10 Function Silicone Love Rider?

Great product. This vibrating dildo and harness set is sturdy and performs well. Standout features include the settings memory for the vibe, strong and no-ride-up straps, and a nifty instruction booklet that tells you how to wear a harness.

Nasstoys Vibrating Strapless Strap On

Nasstoys Vibrating Strapless Strap On Review

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This is an interesting little toy. Well, it’s not so little, and it might just be one of my new favorites! The Nasstoys Vibrating Strapless Strap On is really quite nice to look at. Available in pink or lavender (take your pick), this sex toy lives up to its name. Crafted from silicone, it features a fantastic G-spot stimulator that measures in at 3 inches and sports a wave shape that’s guaranteed to hit all your hot spots.
Nasstoys Vibrating Strapless Strap On
Insert the 3-incher and slide the 8-inch shaft into your partner’s wonderful rear or vag. It’s up to you! Inside both shafts are multi-function vibrators that go above and beyond the standard bullet vibe tucked into most sex toys like this. Featuring 7 vibration and pulsing speeds, these vibrators are controlled by buttons at the end of the toy. They’re easy to find without looking and intuitive to use–a must when in the middle of a romp.
The Nasstoys Vibrating Strapless Strap On uses 2AA batteries that are contained in a removable case. Better yet? They’re easy to remove, so convenience is a real factor here. That means no more endless fiddling. It’s also phthalate-free, waterproof, and super easy to clean thanks to the silky silicone material used.
Use it vaginally, anally, or both, depending on your mood and your pleasure. Just remember to use a water-based lube, as per Nasstoys’ recommendation.

What Did I Think of the Nasstoys Vibrating Strapless Strap On?

I loved it. This toy lives up to its description in every way and provides pleasure for both partners thanks to feature-rich pulsing vibes in both shafts. The silicone material is soft to the touch and the strapless design is convenient and fun. Use it with a partner or use it alone. This sex toy is nothing if not versatile. Highly recommended.