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DVD Highlight – Debbie Does Dallas

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

debbiedoesdallasThere are some XXX movies that everyone should see and Debbie Does Dallas is definitely one of those.  It is, without a doubt, one of the most popular pornos of all time and the 2008 AVN Award Winner for Best Classic DVD.

Debbie and her young cheerleader friends are faced with a dilemma. Debbie’s vibrant sensuality has earned her a coveted place with the Texas Cowgirl Cheerleaders. A trip to Dallas is expensive however, and college students don’t often have that kind of money. As the action moves to the showers, a plan is formed. The eight dazzling cheerleaders will go to Dallas and to afford it, they have formed Team Services, an organization dedicated to serving their clients with total satisfaction…for a price.

Starring the beautiful Bambi Woods, this is one that any fan of adult should own!

Check out the rest of our Classic DVDs.

Featured Products – The Nea

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

nea1Sometimes a woman needs to feel special and I personally think there’s no better way to treat a lady than with a fancy pants orgasm machine!  Whether you’re someone who wants to make sure your girl knows you think she’s great, or a strong independent woman looking to treat yourself  – Lelo’s Nea is a fine gift.

This high-tech vibe is powerful, discreet, and rechargeable!  That’s right, your days of stealing batteries out of the television are over.  Once fully charged, the Nea will provide you with six hours of sexy massage and and the five stimulation modes will send you into an orgasmic bliss.

The Nea is shipped in an elegant black box that is perfect for discreet storage.  It even comes with a one year warranty – how many sex toy companies are willing to do that?

Kama Sutra Celebrates Forty Years

Monday, March 9th, 2009

oilofloveI’m a fan of Kama Sutra products but had no idea that they’ve been spicing things up in our bedroom’s for four decades.  That’s right, way before I existed hippies were picking up a bottle of the Original Oil of Love and living out the free love ideals of the sixties!

“The Vietnam War had been raging, and we wanted to offer a way to heal the divisive wounds our country was going through,” Bolstad told AVN Novelty Business. “To that end, we created a group of romance and intimacy products that we hoped would encourage people to come together in a wholesome, loving and positive way. The Kama Sutra brand of products was launched.”

Forty years late, Kama Sutra is thriving and offers over sixty products.  In celebration of their anniversary, the company has repackaged their popular Bedside Box in a limited edition.  It contains some of their most popular items including French Vanilla Body Soufflé and Sweet Honeysuckle Honey Dust.

Hopefully, Kama Sutra will stick around another forty years. I don’t want to picture a world without their Sweet Almond Massage Oil.


(via AVN.com)

Freaking Brilliant – Tantus Silicone’s Black Suction Cup

Monday, March 9th, 2009

suctioncupI’m going to come out and admit that I was a bit confused the first time I saw Tantus Silicone’s Black Suction Cup. I wasn’t sure if it was a new butt plug or what?  Once I took to the time to actually read the descriptive paragraph, I realized that the great minds at Tantus have offered me the chance to upgrade all of my Tantus dildos with one little accessory!

This suction cup turns every Tantus vibrating dong into a mountable fixture.  With this thing, you can attach your Rascal or Acute to the floor, chair or bathroom wall for a hands free ride!  Woooohoooo!!!

They even go so far as to let people know that it will work with Topco Bullet Vibrators.  I’m guessing there are a lot of dongs out there that can be improved with the help of this ingenious device.

Sadly, I haven’t got my greedy little hands on one of these yet, but I’ll be sure to review it when I do.  From what I’ve read so far, I’m adding it to my list of must haves.

Five Must Haves for A Perfect Massage

Monday, March 9th, 2009

On this blog, we’re always highlighting products that will enhance your sex life and help you get that big O we all crave. That’s all well and good (oh boy is it good) but if you’re in a long term monogamous relationship like me, you’re probably also looking for ways to keep things intimate. Unfortunately, it’s easy to take your partner for granted and forget about the little things like foot rubs and love notes when you’re trying to figure out how to juggle everything life can throw at you.  Here are a few items that will hopefully remind you to turn off the tv and reconnect.

kamasutramassageoil1. Kama Sutra Massage Oil (Sweet Almond) – I had to start with my favorite massage oil of all time. It smells great, leaves your skin feeling soft and is the perfect excuse to put your hands all over someone you care about!

2. Sensual bath buddy – Nothing will bring you together like a long soak in the tub together. This sponge massager is perfect to work out the kinks after a long day, and if it wanders below the belt, who am I to judge?

3. BWarm Soy Massage Candle – Fig – My girl and I always make sure we spend at least one weekend night with the tv off and the lights down. Candle light, of course, adds to the atmosphere… Even if we just exchange foot rubs and read the paper out loud, it’s a fabulous night.

4. Fukuoku Five Finger Massage Glove – Add a little extra something to a full body massage with this vibrating glove. This glove is waterproof and offers multiple speeds and is another item that will come in “handy” if things progress beyond a shoulder rub!

5. Nea – The Nea is the most luxurious item on my list, but one of my favorites. The contours and power of this little vibe make it perfect for deep tissue massage. Plus it’s rechargeable and comes with a one year warranty!

Of course, these are just a few of my favorite items that help me connect with my partner.  There are tons more on sextoys.com and a lot of little things you can do that don’t cost a thing!  Never underestimate the power of a good hand massage or the comfort of being read a short story.

The Sunday Interview with Desiree Duffie Part 2

Monday, March 9th, 2009

Sextoys – As we mentioned earlier, Topco Sales is growing.  Recent articles across the internet, including one in the New York Times, have chronicled the growth in sex toy sales over the last year.  Many people have speculated that this growth is a function of the economic downturn leading people to choose different kinds of entertainment.  We think it may also be a function of sex toys making it to the mainstream of pop culture.  Do you have any data on Topco Sales’ growth that would allow you to speculate on why sex toy sales are expanding?  If not, what would you guess is propelling this growth?

Desiree Duffie –Trends indicate that more and more women and couples are shopping for sex toys.  Over the past decade we’ve seen sex toys move from the back shelves of adult book stores into boutique shops and female-friendly environments.  It is exciting.  As women take hold of their sexuality they are using sex toys as a source of empowerment.  I think that accounts for a lot of the growth.  Remember the episode of Sex and the City several years ago with the rabbit-styled vibe?  It was a watershed moment for the world of sex toys.  Suddenly it was okay for women to shop for sex toys, to talk about them, to find pleasure with them.

The economy today is also a factor.  With disposable income levels low, people might not be able to afford that trip to the Bahamas, but they can afford sex toys so they can have sex like they were in the Bahamas!

I think there is an intimate component in play as well.  Sex is comforting.  Feeling loved.  Feeling satisfied—that is all important during this economic time of uncertainty.  Having toys and products that help evoke those feelings is important in a time of uncertainty.

I also think fear is a catalyst.  We are afraid of losing our jobs, our homes, our savings, etc., and we have seemingly no control over that.  But one thing we do have control of is our sexuality.  We can control what happens in our own bedrooms.  It goes back to that feeling of empowerment.  Sex toys can empower us to take control – and that comforts us like no government bail-out can.

Sextoys – Topco Sales has good interaction with consumers and offers the option for feedback.  What kinds of requests do you see with regard to products, and are there any trends in customer requests for different toys?  Or, framed differently, which toys have caused the most buzz among customers, and why?

Desiree Duffie –Topco Sales recently launched the Topco Sales Community as a way to bridge the gap between the sex toy manufacturer and the consumer—and everyone in between such as SexToys.com as a retailer, and other companies that handle distribution, press, trade and more.

We, like SexToys.com, feel that education is important.  Some people are intimidated by sex toys because they don’t understand them or know how to use them.  Something as simple as a G-Spot shaped toy can be frustrating for a woman who doesn’t know where her G-Spot is.

The Topco Sales Community features a line-up of expert bloggers who engage in an on-line forum.  We welcome all questions, comments, and dialogue.  Some topics that pop to mind include conversations about the incredibly popular Perfect Ass.  As the biggest ass on the market, the Perfect Ass seems to have her own fan-base!  I’ve even talked to an artist who used it in his sculptures.

We have a little bit of a ‘buzz’ in the community right now because we are about to launch a “Create a Sex Toy Contest” and solicit ideas from people.  Everyone seems really excited to be able to throw in their ideas.

We know there is a lot of confusion out there about ingredients in sex toys and personal lubricants, so we address that on our Sex Toy Materials FAQ page.  That way people can learn about glycerin, parabens, phthalates and more.

Not Sarah Palin

Not Sarah Palin

The single product that created the most buzz, though, had to be the ‘This is Not Sarah Palin Inflatable Love Doll’.  (Editor’s note: You can get your own Not Sarah Palin here.)

The blogosphere was on fire with people either loving or hating the doll right before the presidential election.  Most people got a kick out of the doll, but it was so fun to read comments and editorials from people who took it way too seriously.  Some of my favorite coverage included Comedy Central’s blog, and on Slate.

The reason that toy causes so much controversy is obvious, it took a shot at a political figure that people either found funny or offensive.  As a feminist I especially found some of the comments by pro-women’s groups and blogs interesting.  If women truly want equality, then they need to be prepared to become the butt of a joke just like their male counterparts, especially in the world of politics.

For the Republican party to have seriously thought they could shove any woman into that position and expect that she would be embraced just BECAUSE she was a woman, was frankly offensive to women. I think the doll and the media’s general reaction to Palin during her VP run represents the sentiment that women in positions of power must be serious.  They have to be smart, qualified, and experienced.  If you give us a joke as a VP nomination then we as a people will find ways to laugh at that joke.  The doll was Topco Sales laughing…and a lot of people laughed with us.  Ok, stepping off the political soap box now!

Sextoys – We’ve covered much in this interview.  Is there anything that you’d like to add, or announce to our readers that we haven’t covered here?

Desiree Duffie –Topco Sales is truly on a mission this year to connect with the consumer in ways we haven’t done before—in ways that other sex toy manufacturers don’t even think of!  That includes the Topco Sales Community I mentioned, plus lots of promotions and engaging activities.

So first, I would like to invite all your readers and customers to check us out at our community site, because that is the hub where everything is happening!

An exciting contest that we JUST started involves the new Penthouse City line of products.  People can submit their own erotic adventures and win Penthouse City Toys and the chance to be published in Penthouse Letters Magazine.

We have that Create a Sex Toy Contest coming soon, so watch for that, and so much more!

Thank you SexToys.com for all your social networking initiatives and the platform you have created.  You’re doing a great service to the public and the industry.  Thanks!

Sextoys – That is great to hear.  We appreciate your in depth answers and all of the information.  Thanks again for your time and expertise.

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Improving Male Orgasm

Sunday, March 8th, 2009
X Rated Cyberskin Virgin Cherry

X Rated Cyberskin Virgin Cherry

Having a great orgasm is one of the best payoffs for play time.  Most guys enjoy their orgasms, but often we don’t know that something better could be achieved.  Here are 5 simple things you can use to try to improve your orgasm:

1. Try Kegel exercises for men.

Sounds crazy, right?  It isn’t.  From the full article: “Often called the PC muscle for short, the pubococcygeus can be explored and strengthened to improve sex – and specifically the power, length, and overall sensation of the male orgasm.

Exercises of the PC muscle were widely publicized by a doctor named Arnold Kegel, and now the various squeezing and holding techniques used to strengthen the pubococcygeus muscle bear his name. These “Kegel exercises” are recommended by doctors and sex therapists for medical conditions like urinary control and premature ejaculation as well as for general enchancement of the male orgasm and ascending sexual experience.”

2.  Try Edging.

“No technique is as successful at improving male orgasms as “edging” – holding back at the point of no return, resting, then working up to it again. And again. And again.”  Learning to control your orgasm release will ultimately give you more pleasure.”

3.  Prostate Massage.

Prostate Pleaser

Prostate Pleaser

A good prostate massage can give you an explosive orgasm.  “A very popular question about this procedure is can it be enjoyable and even highly erotic for men? The answer to this is a resounding “yes”. Many men achieve what is called a prostate orgasm from having their prostate stimulated in this way. A prostate orgasm is generally much more intense and of a longer lasting duration than many men typically experience. This could be the reason that often the prostate is referred to as the male g-spot.”

4.  Fitness.  If you are in good shape, you’ll have better general sexual health and find it more enjoyable.  When you finally reach the big “O”, you’ll be capable of enjoying it without being worn out.

And finally:

5.  Relax!

The “perfect orgasm” doesn’t exist.  Your mood and health can improve an orgasm, but the most important aspect is to enjoy your play time.  If you’re relaxed and into what you’re doing, you’re far more likely to have a great orgasm.  Worrying about your performance, or rushing things, can make you lose focus on the fun.  And we play to have fun.

Every person is different.  These suggestions may put you on the path to an explosive orgasm.  However, if you have a medical issue, or think you may, see a qualified professional as soon as possible.

Play with a star!

Sunday, March 8th, 2009
Eddie Stone SensaFirm Penis

Eddie Stone SensaFirm Penis

Who says you can’t play like a porn star?  This dildo is molded from Eddie Stone’s penis, and will give you everything you can handle at your next play time.  From Topco Sales:

“Molded from Rascal star Eddie Stone 7 in (18 cm) of intense length a 2 in (5 cm) of girth. Hand-painted. SensaFirm looks and feels just like Eddie Stone.

Suction cup base provides hands-free play on any smooth flat surface. Made in the USA.

Dimensions: 7 in x 1.5 in x 2 in (17.8 cm x 3.8 cm x 5. cm).”

You’ll love taking this one out for a ride, and you’ll definitely remember your next play time with it.  Big, bold and realistic, this is a toy that will enhance any collection.  Check out our complete selection of life-like dildos.

The Sunday Interview with Desiree Duffie

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

So here’s a mind bender for you.  Have you ever heard of Topco Sales?  What about Penthouse, Wildfire, Rascal or Lex Steele, do those names ring a bell?  If you’ve heard of any of the latter, and played with a toy from that line, then you’ve had contact with Topco Sales.  One of the industry leaders – we’ve told you how they’re expanding in this turbulent economy – Topco Sales is a top notch producer of quality products that spice up your playtime.  Now you get the chance to hear from Desiree Duffie, the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Topco, about some of the best selling and exciting toys on the market.

Sextoys – Topco Sales teams with some incredible companies to produce great sex toys.  We’ve seen how your company works to meet market demand by producing toys that people can use in a variety of ways, from partnered play to time alone.  Do you find that partnering with these companies and stars helps you to meet market demand better, or do you see market demand and seek out companies and stars with whom you can fill a specific need?

Desiree Duffie – It all depends upon the company or the star.  Topco Sales partners with some of the most recognizable names because those names have value.  Adam & Eve, Penthouse, Chi Chi LaRue’s Rascal Videos, Lex Steele, Joanna Angel’s Burning Angel, are some of our premiere licensed brands. 

Heather Vandeven Cyberskin Pet Pussy

Heather Vandeven Cyberskin Pet Pussy

Take the Penthouse Pet Collection for example; this is one of the most powerful and best-selling lines we manufacture because of the Pets’ huge fan base and the recognition of the Penthouse name.  Add that to what Topco Sales brings to the table—which is molding the Pets’ bodies and then making the replica toys out of realistic CyberSkin material—and you have a ‘product cocktail’ that satisfies what fans ultimately crave.  The fans want to be with a Penthouse Pet, the Penthouse Pet Collection makes that possible—well, as close to possible as you can get!

Every partner Topco Sales works with targets a slightly different demographic.  Chi Chi LaRue’s Rascal Toy line, for instance, is a quintessential life-style brand.  These toys are big.  Really BIG.   Freaking gi-normous, and they intimidate a lot of people.  But there is a hard-core fan base that just can’t get enough of these robust babies.  The line also includes a series of toys molded from the various gay porn stars from the Rascal videos.  The striking black and red packaging, consistency in the products, and the Chi Chi LaRue Rascal name all make this a brand that targets the market for these types of toys.

As for how we select who we partner with, it happens in a variety of ways.  Sometimes we seek out companies and people who we feel have a strong image and brand, and sometimes they seek us out.  It is important for that name to be established as a brand.  Take punk-rock princess Joanna Angel for example.  She has done such an amazing job promoting herself and Burning Angel that creating a toy line was a natural extension of her brand.  She is truly a woman who “gets it” and knows how to market herself and her company.  That knowledge permeates into the toy line and is a part of its huge success.
Sextoys – One of the things about Topco Sales that we find amazing is the diversity of products you offer.  From life-like dildos, to toys for men, to some incredible vibrators, your company seems to produce a wide array of sex toys.  Was that something that developed as a function of demand, or did Topco Sales set out to produce a comprehensive catalog?

Desiree Duffie –Over the last 35+ years Topco Sales’ products have certainly developed as a function of demand.  The development of CyberSkin was made to satisfy the consumer’s desire for toys that feel lifelike.  The Virtual Girl was a response to the need for a light-weight and affordable full-size doll.  Sex Tarts tangy lubricants were made for people who have a taste for tart flavors, and the list goes on and on.

Cole Ryder Sensafirm Penis

Cole Ryder Sensafirm Penis

As Topco Sales grew so did the product lines, making them quite comprehensive.  In the past several years Topco Sales has become known as a company that has a ‘family of brands’.  Identifying niche markets, targeting specific demographics, and researching the latest technology means that we naturally developed that comprehensive catalog.

We mentioned some of our major licenses before, but Topco Sales is also known for in-house lines like Grrl Toyz, Climax, Wildfire, TLC, Fetish, My First, X-Rated Toys, Japanese Silk Love Ropes, Slim Line G, and many others.  As we continue to grow the more comprehensive we will become.  We constantly look for untapped segments in the market all in an effort to have a diverse and comprehensive selection.

Additionally, we really want to hear more from consumers.   We invite people to share their thoughts and ideas with us because our ultimate goal is to make the most pleasurable sex toys on the market.  We want to know what you want!

Sextoys – We’re always fascinated with the design process.  Obviously, with the range of products that Topco Sales has to offer, it would take weeks to discuss all of the different design processes.  We’ve noticed that Topco Sales produces some great dildos.  What goes into the selection of a dildo’s design and what processes happen to bring it to the market?

Desiree Duffie –The masterminds behind our dildos and all our products for that matter, reside in our Product Development and Research and Development departments. 

Within these departments we have creative people who constantly experiment with new shapes, styles and colors.  They create a variety of molds and prototypes and are always pushing the envelope.  Collectively we research trends and the market to find inspiration.  In the Topco Sales’ FDA registered laboratory we formulate new and exciting personal care products and lubricants.

Martin Tucker, the founder of Topco Sales, constantly looks for ways to make innovative products.  Right now he is experimenting with silicone in response to the demand for hygienic materials.  We also partner with inventors to bring new products into the market.  With over 1000 different items available, there are a variety of sources of inspiration for all the products.

Sextoys – What new products or designs can we expect to see in 2009?

Desiree Duffie –Well so far Topco Sales has released almost 90 new products for 2009. 

Most of these products are just starting to hit store shelves now.

arousehercherryOne of my personal favorites is The 69® Collection.  There are three items in this fellatio-enhancing product line that are truly yummy!

The tingling oral sex gel called Arouse Her adds a ‘tingle’ for her and ‘taste’ for him.  Comes in cherry and mint.  Wet Head are flavored strips that dissolve on the tongue and induce extra salivation to aid with fellatio.  Sugar-free, they come in cinnamon and lemon. 

Another clever new product in The 69® Collection are the B4 Play Wipes.  They are flavored intimate cleansing towelettes.  Non-staining, not sticky, sugar and glycerin-free, they make fellatio a clean and flavorful experience and come in creamsicle and lollipop flavors.

There are some beautiful silicone additions to the Climax line.  Check out the Wavy Shaft and the Ribbed G-Shaft.  They both have a unique tie-dye look and include a Push-4-Play single speed bullet that is water-proof and easy to use.

Also new in the Climax line are a series of items with a new “Click” controller.  Climax Clicks allow for seven functions of pulsation with the simple ‘click’ of a button and the controller has an innovative no-slip grip.

There are three new adult DVD games joining the popular Bumps and Grinds DVD game.  The Bachelorette Party Game, Sex IQ, and Kinky Cards are all incredibly fun and work on your DVD player and with most gaming systems that have built in DVD players.

The Wildfire Celebrity Series continues to grow with products molded directly from the hottest stars in porn.  Made out of CyberSkin so you know they feel amazingly real, the new items include pieces molded from: Allanah Starr, April Flores, Ashley Blue, Barrett Blade, Flower Tucci, Katie Morgan, Nautica Thorn, swingers Otto and Audrey and Ryder Skye.

The new Penthouse Mode vibes are incredibly attractive, too.  As well, there are a lot of new products under the Adam & Eve Signature Toy line, Joanna Angel’s Burning Angel Toy line, and Chi Chi LaRue’s Rascal Toy line.  And another batch is set for release this summer, too!

Sextoys – We were looking at your new glass dildos with silicone “Taffy” ticklers added for texture.  That’s an interesting combination of materials and designs that we haven’t seen before.  Do you see that kind of convergence as an experiment, or perhaps an evolutionary step with toys as technology makes those types of combinations possible?

cyberglassDesiree Duffie –I think it is a natural evolutionary step.  The concept behind Adam & Eve Signature Toy’s Silicone CyberGlass Taffy Tickers is to combine two incredible sex toy materials—CyberGlass and Silicone—because each has their own unique texture, yet they both have similar attributes.

CyberGlass is a type of glass that is extra resistant to chipping, is it is perfect for sex toys.  Smooth and slippery, it really satisfies people who love glass toys.

Taffy Ticklers are little dollops of silicone and they feel incredibly soft.  They add a unique sensation on various parts of the body.  The tickling sensation juxtaposed with the smoothness of the glass is really a treat.

Additionally, CyberGlass and Taffy Ticklers are both hygienic and easy to clean.  You can even put them in the top rack of the dishwasher for easy cleaning, or sterilize in hot water.

I’m excited about these products and I hope they sell well.  If so, you can bet that you’ll see a lot more of them hit the market!

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Ginger Leigh’s Sunday Wishes

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

1. I wish I had the Climax Remote Pleasure Play Panties.  Imagine how much fun it would be to stand in line at the DMV wearing those suckers!

Climax Remote Pleasure Play Panties

Climax Remote Pleasure Play Panties

2. I wish I could also take the Star Performer – Scene Stealer 12 inch dildo to the DMV with me.  It would be a nice gesture that may help some of the clerks lighten up a bit.

3. The grrl toyz Lipstick Vibrator would come in handy!  It would fit perfectly in my makeup bag for my trip to DC!
 
4. I wish I had Rascal The Intimate XL butt plug as a backup.  The foot long dildo may not be enough.

5. Buck stopped clipping his toe nails at his desk.  Now he doesn’t know what to do with himself.  I wish I could slap the grrl toyz Pink Plush Wrist Cuffs and Ankle Cuffs on him to keep him still.
 
6. Hmm. Nails.  Pink.  I wish I had time to get a manicure before The Palace Of Wonders Show.

Another Idea for the Swing

Another Idea for the Swing

7. The Love Swing. I mostly want an excuse to purchase the Universal Padded Love Swing Cover.  It is made of crushed velvet and is leopard print!

8. I could also hang out in the swing playing with the Noveltease Hairy Cherry.  That might also be a fun game to play with while waiting at the DMV.

9. I wish I had the Vibrating Sausage.  Why wouldn’t I want that?

10. Seriously, I want the grrl toyz Silk Touch Egg Vibe.  It might help me relax after dealing with the sex deprived clerks at the DMV.