POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Swiss Navy has completed the last of the 10 training modules in its Certified Expert program.

The program launched in June, National Adult Sex Education Month, and was completed in August, Sexual Health Month.

“We are always very intentional with our planning,” said M.D. Science Lab VP of Sales and Marketing Briana Watkins. “We knew that we wanted to provide our retail partners with a way their staff could be trained extensively, and we also knew the training had to be dynamic, self-paced and fun.

Watkins added, “Feedback we’re receiving about our expert certification program is that it’s helping staff members feel more confident and capable in their roles, which is helping with employee retention.”

The online Swiss Navy Certified Expert course, a rep noted, may be accessed online on multiple devices “at any day and time to fit into retail staff schedules.”

The course covers subjects such as types of consumable goods, in-depth knowledge of uses and solutions and “Did You Know” tidbits to help initiate conversations with consumers. The course was created in a bite-sized format so that retail staff can easily navigate their way to certification on any time schedule.

Upon successfully completing all 10 modules, each trainee receives a certificate announcing them as a Swiss Navy Certified Expert, and a certification pin.

Retailers and their staff can sign up here.

For more from Swiss Navy, visit its B2B Resource Center.

LOS ANGELES — After two instances of anti-sex-worker discrimination last week, Adriana Chechik has been reinstated to gaming platform Twitch and has received an apology from Epic Games, makers of Fortnite.

Last Thursday, Chechik revealed on camera that she had been banned from a Twitch event shortly before its kickoff.

“There’s two types of approval processes that you have to go through for these competitions,” a visibly emotional Chechik explained to her fans. “The first approval is Twitch Rivals, and Twitch approving you. The second one is the game company that’s hosting the event, and I guess last night they decided to not approve me because of my adult work. Because of my past and my adult work, I’ve been bumped from it.”

“Epic Games didn’t approve of my background,” Chechik added, on the verge of tears. “But this is fine. I’m used to this, so that’s fine.”

For the past few years, Chechik has been steadily rebranding away from her adult career and towards gaming and mental health advocacy.

On Friday, after mainstream media reported on Chechik’s experience of discrimination, she was reportedly banned from Twitch, apparently for wearing a translucent outfit with pasties underneath. However, she has since been reinstated to the gaming platform.

Meanwhile, the official Twitter account for Fortnite publicly apologized to Chechik, saying, “We’re so sorry this happened. The request to @TwitchRivals was to work with you to remove adult references from your stream’s background due to our game’s rating. We have no issue with you participating in events or streaming Fortnite.”

As gaming site SVG noted, “In the aftermath of both her ban from Twitch and her not being allowed to participate in the Twitch Rivals ‘Fortnite’ event, Chechik received a massive amount of support from those who claimed that both Twitch and Epic Games were operating under a double standard. @Yelashot on Twitter pointed out that other streamers have worn nothing but body paint without receiving bans in the past, while others posted clips of rather ‘suggestive’ dances being present on ‘Fortnite.’”

LOS ANGELES — Wicked Sensual Care (WSC) has selected Emily Cattafi of Fantasy Gifts in Turnersville, New Jersey as the Retail Superstar.

Each month, a new “superstar” in the pleasure products space is interviewed for the WSC newsletter.

Reflecting on her career, Cattafi talked about how she entered the industry and why she stayed with it.

“I got into adult retail like a lot of people — by accident,” Cattafi said. “I was a 19-year-old new mom and needed a job that would allow me some flexibility to raise my daughter Kenzie. I was fortunate that my aunt, Kathy Randazzo, was working at Fantasy Gifts. When I first interviewed, I was hired as a retail sales clerk working part time.”

“I found I really liked the job and my co-workers, and I was fortunate that they were pretty good about giving me a flexible schedule. Over time, I started working more and more in the back office and warehouse,” Cattafi continued. “From there, I was promoted to warehouse manager. In three years I have now worked my way up to General Manager and I’ve been going to tradeshows as the buyer for both of our New Jersey locations.”

Wicked Sensual Care Sales Director Jennifer Brice took a moment to praise Cattafi’s career.

“Emily Cattafi is enjoying an inspiring career in the pleasure space,” Brice said. “Many retail buyers don’t work directly with customers on the sales floor, so the kind of retail experience Emily possesses gives her invaluable insight into consumer tastes and how they’re tied to the latest trends and market conditions. We’re thrilled to see her thrive at such a wonderful company.”

A potential “retail superstar” may be nominated by sending their name, store name, location/city, store social media handles and a brief paragraph — a photograph is optional — about why they deserve to be a superstar to team@wickedsensualcare.com. Superstars may also self-nominate.

Visit WSC’s B2B portal and follow the company on Twitter.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Sexual wellness brand Share Satisfaction has debuted a new line of personal lubricants.

The line includes water-based, silicone and hybrid anal lubricants, as well as a foaming toy wash and Spark Clitoral Stimulant.

“Our vision is for Share Satisfaction to be New Zealand’s No.1 sexual wellness brand for everything people need to have healthy, happy and fulfilling sex lives. We have become well known for our adult toys, so we wanted to continue expanding the range by offering high-quality lubricants at an affordable price,” said Business and Product Development Manager Taslim Parsons.

“It has taken over two years to develop our lubricant range and bring it to market, and we’re absolutely thrilled at how it’s being received,” Parsons added. “It’s already being sold at all leading adult retailers in New Zealand and some pharmacies, including Pharmacy Direct and Chemist Warehouse, and the feedback has been that people like that it’s a New Zealand brand, the sleek packaging and the great price point.”

The three lubricants are available in 30-milliliter and 120-milliliter bottles as well as sachet form. The foaming toy wash comes in a 207-milliliter bottle and Spark comes in a 10-milliliter size.

For more information, visit ShareSatisfaction.com.

LOS ANGELES — Livestreaming platform and content marketplace HeyPorn.com has announced two new brand ambassadors: Cassandra Cain and Brielle Valentine.

“We are so pleased to finally get HeyPorn off the ground,” said a rep. “Unlike other streaming sites that outsource their site development, our team has more than 40 programmers who have built our platform from the ground up, with an emphasis on a receptive, approachable format and a value-added user experience.”

Cain and Valentine will be among the new “HeyStars” appearing on the site.

“We believe that the camming industry needs to continually keep up with current trends, as live performances and personal interactions carry the most weight in gaining new followers and a solid fanbase for our ‘HeyStars,'” the rep said.

HeyPorn offers network marketing channels, targeted marketing for creators, and a HeyCoin currency to use on the site.

“While our service is geared to both amateurs and professional creators, we pride ourselves on not only promoting new models, but also offering a safe place to cultivate their skills and tackle any learning curves,” the rep continued. “With many popular online platforms, there are thousands of models online at any given time, and the competition to put yourself in front of the millions of users is fierce.”

To learn more, visit HeyPorn.com and follow the company on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Lola Sinn and Mina Luxx pair up for their first-ever girl/girl scene, released Friday on Jerkaoke.

“You could be forgiven for thinking it was on a different set than the crazy reality game show Jerkaoke,” said a rep, describing the scene. “But earlier in the afternoon Mina competed with a pleasantly shirtless Rob Carpenter in a series of water-related games to win Lola’s affection.”

“Water balloons and ‘flip cups’ flew wild and the increasingly drenched contestants and host shrieked and laughed as they enjoyed the festivities,” the rep continued. “In the end, three was a crowd, though, and Mina booted the losing Rob into the pool for one last splash.”

View a trailer for the scene here. 

Follow Jerkaoke, Sinn and Luxx on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Caleth Jones, founder and CEO of The MON App, will serve as guest moderator for tomorrow’s edition of Twitter-based chat show #SexTalkTuesday, from 5 to 6 p.m. PDT.

The show will be focused on “the power of community,” a rep noted.

“As our own sort of online ‘community,’ it is very exciting to have The MON App and Caleth Jones lead our discussion this week,” said Angie Rowntree, producer of #SexTalkTuesday and founder of Sssh.com. “With our digital adult spaces under increased censorship, and more people at risk of being marginalized for their sexuality, the work Caleth is doing to destigmatize discussions about sex — while encouraging education and exploration — is perhaps now more important than ever.”

The MON App aims “to reduce the shame and stigma around the topic of sex,” the rep said, calling MON “the leading audio community for conversations centered on sexual wellness.”

“Our mission is to provide a safe and inclusive space to talk about the most intimate topic in our lives — sex,” explained Jones. “We’re bringing communities and conversations together like never before with expert-led conversations and community-led discussions all in one place.”

Rowntree added, “If any #SexTalkTuesday fans and followers out there have met with resistance, or have undergone some ‘trial and error’ before they connected with a supportive community, then this discussion will really resonate and we hope you’ll share your experiences.”

Participate in the discussion by following the #SexTalkTuesday hashtag, and visit the show online and on Twitter.

For more information about The MON App, visit its website and follow the audio community on Twitter.

SAN DIEGO — Dee Siren has been selected by streaming platform ePlay to be featured in its monthly KeyClub Q&A series.

In the Q&A, ePlay KeyClub member Siren discusses how a near-death experience changed her life.

“I know I survived because I have a purpose to be here,” said Siren. “That purpose is to help others find their gifts. Mine has always been to teach/coach others, so I suppose it has come full circle. I want to help others take back their power and become the highest version of themselves they can be.”

Siren broke her neck in a 2014 car accident.

“Having to not only survive five surgeries but to learn how to do the basic things like use my arm, hand, leg, and foot again has given me a new outlook on life,” she said.

“We absolutely adore having Dee Siren a part of the ePlay community as a KeyClub member,” said ePlay Marketing Director Heather K. “Dee’s vibrant passion for life resonates in person and within the content she produces. Her transformational relationship- and life-coaching livestreams are so much fun to tune into and watch. They have definitely taught us all a thing or two about how we approach relationships both romantically and platonically.”

The full interview can be found here; follow ePlay on Twitter.

Follow Siren on Twitter and visit her social links here.

LOS ANGELES — Wicked Pictures has released “Chop Shop,” the fourth and final scene from director-performer Seth Gamble’s “Money,” featuring 2022 XBIZ Best New Performer Kenzie Anne.

“A master chop-shop mechanic can dismantle a vehicle in as little as one or two hours, a profitable exercise as the value of a car’s major replacement parts is usually far greater than its actual resale value,” said a rep. “In writer/director/performer Gamble’s creative hands, such a transaction becomes even more alluring, as the mechanic is personified by Kenzie Anne.”

Wicked Head of Production Axel Braun praised “Money” as “a visual anthology showcasing five glam performers in scenarios that depict avarice and narcissism — but also empowerment.”

“I could not have asked for a more ideal performer than Kenzie Anne,” he continued. “I really wanted to give her a look I haven’t seen her do and add to her already amazing repertoire. She has the beauty and stature of a mainstream supermodel, but, just as importantly, she has the skill and charisma needed to bring any type of character to life. In this scenario, her allure becomes a double-edged blade. On one hand it’s positive and sexy, but it can just as easily be turned into a tool for manipulation.” 

Gamble expressed his appreciation for working with Braun.

“As a filmmaker, his track record speaks for itself — there’s a reason why Axel is the most awarded director in history,” he said. “But as my mentor and my friend, I like to think his genius is his ability to foster your creativity. With him producing Wicked’s movies, everything goes right, I feel protected from worry and I’m able to focus on making what is in my head a reality. It’s a reward in and of itself to create these alternate realities for the screen, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity. Thanks to Axel, I’m able to appreciate the experience while it is happening, instead of focusing on what could or might happen later.”

Ivy Wolfe, Vanna Bardot, Violet Starr and Anna Claire Clouds round out the cast.

To watch the final episode of “Money,” visit Wicked.com; follow Kenzie Anne and Seth Gamble on Twitter.

ONTARIO, Calif. — CalExotics has released a new line of pink, liquid silicone “Pixies” vibrators.

The Teaser is a 10-speed, dual-sided massager with a flexible pleasure tip. Also dual-sided with 10 speeds, the Ripple offers “intimate curves that flex with waves of pleasure,” said a rep.

Other models in the line are the Exciter and the Curvy. All feature memory chips to resume at the last function used, a security travel-lock feature and a USB charging cord that charges the vibrator in 1.5 hours. Each can run on high speed for 55 minutes and low speed for 110 minutes.

The new vibrators join the three blue “Pixies” products, The Bunny, The Glider and The Hummer.

Click here for more information and follow CalExotics on Twitter.