NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Retail Minded will be hosting the 2024 Stimulate+Roadshow event in Austin and Chicago, on February 4-6 and October 13-15, respectively.

“The bi-annual Stimulate+Roadshow will connect brands and businesses in the sexual health and wellness space through expanded discussions around product knowledge, retail operational insight and intimate wellness education, with a highly-concentrated approach to learning,” said Retail Minded and Stimulate founder Nicole Leinbach.

“Each two-and-a-half-day event will focus on product discovery, vendor demonstrations, training sessions and product-centric experiences,” she added. “Vendor training sessions will equip retail associates and management with fresh and insightful talking points to engage in more lucrative, meaningful conversations with consumers.”

Patrick Lyons, CEO of presenting sponsor Nu Sensuelle, enthused about the event.

“Thanks to the diverse array of brands and tailored educational experiences at Stimulate Nashville, we successfully found our footing in the mainstream retail space,” he said. “Connectivity and intimacy are the core of our brand, and Stimulate+Roadshow reinforces this beautifully. We are confident that Nicole and her team will orchestrate a series of remarkable shows that grant our brand invaluable exposure and foster mutually beneficial relationships with retail partners.”

For more information, visit RetailMinded.

LOS ANGELES — Tonga BV has nabbed the 2023 XBIZ Europa Award for Fetish Product/Line of the Year for its Dreamtoys Blaze range.

“Tonga is appreciative of the industry’s support and expresses gratitude to XBIZ for recognizing excellence within the European adult industry,” said a rep. “Looking forward, Tonga is eagerly anticipating the launch of new Blaze products early next year, further showcasing their commitment to innovation.”

View a complete list of 2023 XBIZ Europa Award winners here.

For more information, visit TongaBV.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Brand ambassadors Josh Ortiz and Elizabeth Porter-Smith are offering in-store training in XR Brands’ kink and BDSM pleasure products.

“This exciting new training opportunity will give retailers and their staff a chance to take their BDSM and kink product knowledge to the next level with hands-on training in the comfort of their own stores,” said a rep.

Ortiz, a TransMasc educator, specializes in inclusive and affirming product trainings that are informed by his Shibari rigger skills and decade-long experience as a professional dom, while Porter-Smith focuses on pairing XR Brands’ Master Series collection with products from lines including Bloomgasm, Bang, Zeus, Prisms and Strap U, among others.

“XR Brands is focused on supporting retailers not only with competitively priced, in-demand fetish and BDSM tools but also with unparalleled training to help them get the most from those products,” enthused XR Brands President Rebecca Weinberg. “We are thrilled to offer in-person training for our BDSM and kink products and send Josh and Elizabeth directly to our customers’ stores. Josh has provided a ton of virtual product trainings and sex ed sessions already, which have all been a huge hit, and everyone loved his live retail road tour in 2021. We’re so excited to have Elizabeth bring her functional and practical sales trainings to stores across the country.”

To schedule in-store training, email Ortiz at josh@xrllc.com or Porter-Smith at elizabeth@xrllc.

For more information, visit XRBrands.

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. — Williams Trading Co. is now distributing the Teacher’s Pet collection from Xgen Products.

“Williams Trading is pleased to announce the availability of the new Teacher’s Pet line from Xgen Products,” said Sales and Marketing Director Scott D. “This new line is a perfect fit for the Fall selling season and Halloween, with a wide assortment of bustier-and-skirts, peek-a-boos, teddies and crop tops.”

Xgen CEO Andy Green enthused about the partnership.

“The Teacher’s Pet brand does extremely well year-round,” he said. “It is an honor to have Williams and the Pyne family representing our brands so well, and it was a no-brainer to add Teacher’s Pet to their roster.”

For more information, visit WilliamsTradingCo.

CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Holiday Products has released the 2024 edition of its annual lingerie catalog.

The ad-free buyer’s guide features 63 pages of wholesale-priced lingerie. Brands include Allure, BeWicked, CalExotics, Coquette, Elegant Moments, Fantasy Lingerie, Fever Smiffys, G-World, Kix’ies, Lovehoney, Magic Silk, Male Power, NS Novelties, Oh La La Cheri, Penthouse, Seven ’til Midnight, Sportsheets, and Thank Me Now.

“This release marks an exciting development in the lingerie category for the company,” said Holiday President Ken Sahn. “It includes over 20 top-rated manufacturers, with the likelihood of more being added in the future. Susanna Molina, our director of purchasing, worked closely with manufacturers to curate the selection of styles to expand the company’s offerings.”

To order the free catalog, visit HolidayProducts, email sales@holidayproducts.com or call 800-266-5969.

MOORPARK, Calif. — Kamasutra has released its seasonal collection of Naughty Notes Fall massage candles.

The Halloween-inspired retail display houses 16 hand-poured candles, each featuring one of four Naughty Notes messages with a pumpkin spice-inspired fragrance.

“Fall is a time for embracing warmth, comfort and relaxation,” Kamasutra CEO Marla Lee said. “Our new Fall Massage Candles perfectly capture the essence of the season, providing a truly indulgent experience for our customers.”

Seasonal products, Lee added, “are a great opportunity for retailers to boost sales while also helping to merchandise the store. These candles will be a hit among customers seeking a special treat for themselves or looking to surprise their loved ones with a memorable, fun gift for Halloween.”

For more information, email customerservice@kamasutra.com and visit Kamasutra.

LAS VEGAS — Crystal Clark has released a new OnlyFans clip, titled “Superman Impregnates His Brother’s Wife!”

The clip features Ryan Driller, Macgee and FxxBuck. Macgee and Shaundam wrote the clip’s original music.

In the clip, Clark’s character seduces her husband’s brother, Clark Kent, played by Driller. Her husband is also from Krypton, and she believes that all Kryptonians need to be tamed.

The clip is streaming on Clark’s OnlyFans and ManyVids.

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NEW YORK — Author and podcaster Ralph Greco, Jr. has released his book, “Denied: Stories of Male & Female Sexual Ache” on audiobook.

“Any way that people can find my work is fine by me,” said Greco. “And frankly, I think that erotica works perfectly in the audio book format. Who doesn’t like to just sit back, close their eyes and take a little journey with some skilled voice actor whispering sweet nothings?”

The audiobook is available on Audible.com.

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LOS ANGELES — LoyalFans has named The Tickle Room and its honcho, tickle and foot fetish producer Matt, as its Featured Creator for October.

The title highlights “unique creators working, sharing and thriving within LoyalFans,” a rep said. “Fans visiting the Creator Spotlight page are introduced to a scope of interesting creators — those who are new to the site, popular creators and interesting people utilizing LoyalFans’ exceptional features and offerings.”

Matt enthused about being selected.

“Celebrating 10 years in this industry feels surreal to me,” he said. “But to then be asked to be LoyalFans’ Creator Spotlight Featured Creator for October, the spookiest month of the year — well, that’s just absolutely phenomenal and made me very excited.”

Matt will sit for a spotlight interview with brand ambassador and Creator Relations Manager Nyssa Nevers, to be livestreamed Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. PDT. The event is open only to current, active LoyalFans creators. Sign up for the livestream here.

In the interview, he will discuss his work as a creator and share personal insights and tips.

“Consistency, loyalty, and patience are three words I try to use a lot while working in this space,” he said. “Keep yourself at a pace that is consistent for you so you do not burn out, but stay relevant, be loyal to the fans that care for you and the people that support you, and be patient with people. You never know people’s story or what they may be going through.”

For more information, visit the LoyalFans Creator Spotlight page.

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