HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — XR Brands has announced an expansion of two air-powered toy lines, Inmi Bloomgasm and Curve Toys’ Gossip.

“Inmi Bloomgasm set the industry on fire in 2021 with the viral sensation Wild Rose 10X silicone clit stimulator, aka ‘the rose toy,'” said a rep. “And the Gossip line from Curve Toys is known for their bright, affordable and high-quality U.S.-made products.”

In time for the gift-giving season, XR Brands has expanded these two lines with more than 10 new products, with a wide selection of new styles, shapes, colors and features.

The newest additions to the Inmi Bloomgasm line include brand-new pink and purple colors for the Wild Rose 10X, the rose-shaped toy featuring three levels and seven patterns of intense suction.

Bloomgasm also now features a Wild Violet licking silicone stimulator, the double-duty Rose Duet Sucking & Vibrating Silicone Duo, the Sweetheart Rose, the Rose Buzz 7X silicone clit stimulator and vibrator, the Bloomgasm Sucking Rose & Vibrating Butterfly and the Royalty Rose, the line’s newest addition.

Joining the Gossip line is the Gossip 10X silicone suction clit stimulator, with 10 suction patterns and available in five colors — magenta, violet, burgundy, coral and “swirl.”

“The buzz around air-powered toys has been building for years and truly exploded this year,” said XR Brands president Rebecca Weinberg. “Savvy shoppers have known these toys could make for next-level pleasure and in 2021, the mainstream audience caught on, too.”

Weiberg noted that “demand for these toys is higher than ever now, and we are thrilled to be able to meet that demand with this huge addition of toys from two of the industry’s most popular lines.”

Bloomgasm toys are rechargeable, waterproof, made with body safe-silicone and ABS plastic, and covered by a one-year warranty. Gossip toys are rechargeable and made with body-safe silicone and ABS plastic.

To place an order or learn more, email info@xrbrands.com, visit XRBrands.com and follow the company on Twitter.

Dec 9, 2021 3:42 PM PST

LAS VEGAS — Alexis Fawx will join Astronomy Aleworks to launch a Christmas-themed drink infused with her own High AF coffee on Friday at Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits in Las Vegas at 5 p.m. (PST).

The collab beverage, titled Jolly AF, is described as a rich, full-bodied Imperial Stout infused with Fawx’s High AF Coffee, orange peel and vanilla.

“Coming in at 9.1% ABV,” a rep added.

“It’s going to be an incredible evening of holiday fun,” Fawx said. “I’m very excited to be there and share the experience of this collaboration with the fans. Come by and make it a merry night with Jolly AF.”

Fans and attendees wearing an ugly Christmas sweater will receive a 10% discount on any Astronomy draft beers during this event; Khoury’s will also be collecting toys for the SAFE House NV charity toy drive. Those who donate a new, unwrapped toy during the event will be entered into a prize raffle.

Find additional details about the event on the Khoury’s Fine Wine and Spirits Facebook page.

Visit Astronomy Aleworks and High AF Coffee on their respective websites.

Follow Alexis Fawx on Twitter and find her premium social media links here.

LOS ANGELES — GirlBullies has launched a new subscription membership site with the aim of “filling a void” in the femdom genre with a “unique style of narrative-driven content.”

“Entering into the ever-growing femdom fetish world, GirlBullies offers over 100 scenes and award-winning talent,” a rep explained. “Ella Nova, Lola Fae, Erin Everheart, Juliette March, Riley Reyes and Daisy Ducati are also some of the women featured on the new site that heightens the eroticism of female domination and male humiliation.”

Site owner and industry vet Sam Solo “believed there was a market for the kind of femdom storytelling he was passionate about,” added the rep.

Solo explained that “Hollywood loves to use the power of sexual embarrassment for cheap gags, but, in the GirlBullies universe, we take that tension and keep ramping it up instead of cutting it for a laugh. The hapless nerd is never rescued by a goofy gym teacher, and the mean cheerleaders always get turned-on by playing keep-away with his pants.”

GirlBullies will feature weekly updates and bonus content, such as X-rated original games.

Find the site online and on Twitter.

Dec 9, 2021 2:33 PM PST

NEW YORK — Curvy Mary’s launches her new podcast, “Dangerous Curves with Curvy Mary,” tonight at 5 p.m. (PST).

The first episode of the weekly show will feature Luna Grae as a guest in a discussion about her career as a BBW and cosplay performer.

“I had such an awesome time talking to Luna about cosplay, and it even inspired me to try it myself,” Mary enthused. “I can’t wait to share my ‘Dangerous Curves’ with the world, buckle your seatbelts.”

The podcast will be available on Alana Luv’s ALuvMedia.com.

Follow Curvy Mary, the new podcast and Luna Grae on Twitter.

Dec 9, 2021 2:26 PM PST

NEW YORK — Freedom Novelties has debuted a product demo video for its XBIZ Europa-winning Snail Vibe.

“With a product as innovative as Snail Vibe, it is important to provide product education which demonstrates the many features and selling points,” a rep explained. “This video demonstrates exactly how Snail Vibe’s dual stimulation works to target the clitoris and vagina simultaneously with both thrust and vibration, paving a glorious path for blended orgasms, creating desire in the viewer and showcasing the product’s mass appeal.”

The company’s Brian Herbstman noted the demo “highlights how dual stimulation works to target the clitoris and vagina simultaneously with both thrust and vibration.”

Freedom Novelties is the exclusive North American and Australian supplier of Snail Vibe, in partnership with U.S. distributors Williams Trading, National and Entrenue, as well as Pink Cherry for Canadian distribution, and Australia’s Adult Product Distributors (AAPD) for exclusive Australian and New Zealand distribution.

Since bringing Snail Vibe to the U.S. market, the device “has been upgraded with an even better battery, providing a faster charge and longer battery life,” the rep said.

Find the product demo here.

Visit Freedom Novelties’ B2B portal; for sales information, contact steve@freedomnovelties.com.

Dec 8, 2021 5:49 PM PST

LOS ANGELES — Vixen Media Group (VMG) is celebrating its 2022 XBIZ Awards nominations with more than 60 nods for its brands Vixen, Blacked and Blacked Raw, Tushy and Tushy Raw, Deeper and Slayed.

“Influence: Emily Willis” nabbed eight nominations for “Feature Movie of the Year,” “Performer Showcase of the Year,” “Best Performer Showcase Sex Scene” and “Best All-Girl Sex Scene” as well as in tech categories for its screenplay, cinematography, editing and art direction.

“Psychosexual” also earned eight nods, among them “Feature Movie of the Year,” Best Acting” (Maitland Ward),” “Best Acting — Supporting” (Lena Paul) and “Best Feature Sex Scene” alongside tech noms for its screenplay, cinematography, editing and art direction.

Additionally, “Mistress Maitland 2” scored three noms for “Performer Showcase of the Year,” “Best Performer Showcase Sex Scene” and “Best Cinematography,” while “Impulse” brought in three as well for “Vignette Movie of the Year,” “Best Vignette Sex Scene” and “Best Editing.”

The newly launched all-girl brand Slayed landed four noms for “Best New Studio/Imprint,” “Best New Site,” “All-Girl Movie of the Year” (“Explicit Acts”) and “Best All-Girl Sex Scene” (for both “Explicit Acts” and “Influence: Emily Willis”).

VMG itself is up for “Studio of the Year” while Vixen.com is contending for “Paysite of the Year,” Deeper.com for “Erotic Site of the Year” and Kayden Kross and Laurent Sky are each nominees for “Director of the Year.”

Visit VixenGroup.com and follow Vixen on Twitter and Instagram.

The 2022 XBIZ Awards will crown the best-of-the-best in adult Sunday, Jan. 9 at the historic Hollywood Palladium; select web and tech categories will be presented on Jan. 5 during the XBIZ L.A. conference. Voting is now underway; click here for a full list of nominees.

Dec 8, 2021 5:16 PM PST

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Peepshow Toys is promoting seven intimate Christmas gift ideas for last-minute shoppers.

The online specialty brand is facilitating adult gift buying with these recommendations:

• G-Squeeze bundle: Three-pack vaginal plugs by SquarePegToys with free lube and toy cleaner.
• Svakom Unlimited Pleasure Kit: Four-piece kit with Phoenix Neo love egg wearable vibrator, handcuffs for restraint, blindfold to heighten sensation and feather tickler for sensual teasing.
• Svakom Cici Slim, Flexible G-Spot Vibrator: Compact waterproof toy with six vibration functions that doubles as a G-spot and bullet vibe with an extra-long handle, curved flexibility to 180-degrees and a ribbed stimulation head.
• The Classic We-Vibe Tango and nJoy Pure Wand: We-Vibe Tango X classic bullet vibrator and nJoy stainless steel curved wand for G-spot or P-spot stimulation.
• Fun Factory Manta Toy Bag and Free Lube bundle: The Fun Factory Manta penis vibrator offers flexible silicone wings and deep vibes, plus free Hydra lube and hygienic zippered gift bag.
• Blush Realm Silver Bullet Vibrator: This waterproof vibe has 10 high-speed settings, a slanted, precision tip and measures at four inches for the perfect travel buddy.
• The Rose Inya Air Clitoral Stimulator: NS Novelties’ viral sex toy, made of smooth, body-safe silicone with 10 intensity levels, three speeds and seven rhythmic patterns.

Visit PeepshowToys.com and follow the company on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Maitland Ward has a timeless stardom that transcends legacy with larger-than-life grandeur. As the first performer to ever grace the entire cover of XBIZ magazine, she now ascends to even greater heights as host of the XBIZ Awards, the adult industry’s biggest night, presented by ManyVids on Jan. 9 at the historic Hollywood Palladium.

“I am beyond thrilled and honored that I’m hosting the XBIZ Awards this year,” Ward enthused. “This return to in-person events is not only exciting because it highlights and celebrates the immense talents of our industry, but it also serves to showcase them to the mainstream industry right in the heart of Hollywood.”

From an early age, L.A. native Ward was active in theater and devoted to her craft, landing recurring television roles in popular ‘90s soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful” and iconic coming-of-age series “Boy Meets World.” She even graced the silver screen in the Wayans Brothers comedy flick “White Chicks,” then began writing scripts and screenplays with years spent in New York City workshops and UCLA studies.

By the 2010s, Ward was ready for a fresh chapter; feeling more self-assured than ever before, she started dabbling in sexy cosplay. To her surprise, a fast-growing audience of avid geeks, adult entertainment fans and tabloids flocked to her every move with increasing interest, as she pushed the limits at mainstream conventions and developed an increasingly captivating presence. 

With publicists and so-called career experts warning her against such a pivot to initially just scantily-clad, then nude, then hardcore, she nonetheless charged forward with devil-may-care positivity. And it paid off, because her fan base skyrocketed with an insatiable appetite for all things sexy.

As buzz grew, she was approached by Vixen Media Group, leading to her first-ever major adult studio work in 2019. The rest is history, with star turns in award-winning titles and Best Actress wins aplenty, a fresh contract, as well as a potent dynamic with thrice-crowned XBIZ “Director of the Year” Kayden Kross on blockbuster titles like “Drive,” “Muse” and “Mistress Maitland.”

This past year has only exponentially magnified her notoriety, as she scored a mainstream TV pilot, a sex toy deal and landed a book deal for a memoir. Her metrics on social media also offer testament to her star power, with millions of followers across top platforms. Now, she is adding another feather to her cap, taking the grand stage at the 20th annual XBIZ Awards.

“I look forward to a night of real Hollywood glamour and seeing the adult industry up there in lights,” Ward concluded. “And I just can’t wait to see everyone!”

Stay tuned to XBIZ.com for event updates.

PASADENA — A dismissed class action lawsuit against Reddit filed by attorneys for a pseudonymous Jane Doe — citing FOSTA-SESTA and alleging that the platform “knowingly benefits from lax enforcement of its content polices, including for child pornography” — has been revived through an appeal to the Ninth Circuit.

The lawsuit was filed in April, but was dismissed in October by U.S. District Judge James V. Selna, who “found that Section 230 liability protections” shielded Reddit the from allegations of profiting off of child pornography,” legal news site Law 360 reported last week in an article describing the late-November appeal.

The platform successfully invoked Section 230 to counteract the lawyers’ claims that they should be liable for user-generated content uploaded by third parties, who supposedly depicted an underage Jane Doe in sexual situations.

As XBIZ reported back in April, after years of being targeted by religious anti-porn organization NCOSE (formerly Morality in Media) for allowing sexual content by third-party uploaders, Reddit became the latest defendant in an orchestrated campaign of civil lawsuits attempting to challenge Section 230 protections in the name of protecting “victims of sex trafficking.”

The civil lawsuit was filed by class-action specialist attorneys Davida Brook, Krysta Kauble Pachman, Arun Subramanian and Steve Cohen, representing the firms Susman Godfrey LLP and Pollock Cohen LLP.

A String of Lawsuits Testing Section 230 Protections

Like similar lawsuits filed against Facebook and Twitter — and also Pornhub and WGCZ — under NCOSE’s sponsorship, the Reddit lawsuit refers to an illegal video shot and uploaded by a third party. The third party is not part of the lawsuit. Instead, the plaintiff looks for a settlement from a large online platform that supposedly “promoted and monetized” the content.

This is the exact situation that Section 230 was meant to address in shielding platforms from this type of lawsuit. However, in 2017-18, Congress created, with FOSTA-SESTA, a loophole for platform immunity in cases concerning “federal sex trafficking laws.”

The Jane Doe, according to a report by tech site The Verge in April, is “seeking a class action suit representing anyone who had similar photos or videos posted on Reddit while they were under 18 years of age. She’s accusing Reddit of distributing child pornography, failing to report child sexual abuse material and violating the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.”

On November 29, according to Law 360, “the proposed class — composed of people identified only as Jane and John Does — filed a notice of appeal with the Ninth Circuit Monday, seeking to overturn the dismissal with prejudice. The notice included no other information about the appeal.”

Back in August, the report continued, “the plaintiffs argued against Reddit’s motion to dismiss at the trial court level. They said that dismissing the case on Section 230 grounds would ‘impair or limit’ the enforcement of [Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act’s] civil remedy, precisely the opposite of what the statute directs.”

FOSTA-Invoking Lawyers Claim Reddit is ‘A Haven for Pedophiles’

The complaint filed in April “claims Reddit is cognizant that it has become a haven for pedophiles looking for child porn. One of the lead plaintiffs is a woman who claims an ex-boyfriend of hers posted videos and pictures of the two having sex on subreddits. She was 16-years-old at the time the videos and images were taken and reported the posts to Reddit, her suit claims. The site was slow to take action against the posts and did not permanently ban her boyfriend, the complaint said. Reddit was much quicker to act on a copyright violation claim from the plaintiff rather than on a report that the content was illegal, the lawsuit said.”

“Reddit’s refusal to act has meant that for the past several years,” the lawyers wrote, “Jane Doe has been forced to log on to Reddit and spend hours looking through some of its darkest and most disturbing subreddits so that she can locate the posts of her underage self, and then fight with Reddit to have them removed.”

Neither party has released comments about the appeal.

Dec 8, 2021 4:19 PM PST

NEW YORK — Mistress Marley (aka the “Chocolate Domme”) will kick off the New Year with two events in February.

The first is the latest edition of Marley’s adult lifestyle party series, “Black & Kinky,” set for Feb. 12.

The event’s theme will be a slumber party-themed “Femme Fatale Party,” to be held in New York for “POC women to explore their sexuality, sensuality and all things kink,” noted a rep.

The second event is the February launch of Marley’s official lingerie line, named Pynk Matrixx, geared towards sex workers and adult content creators with sizing that runs from Small to 5XL. An exclusive holiday pre-sales event is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 21.

“I’m excited for 2022 to begin; it’s going to be a huge year for me with a lot of exciting projects,” Marley enthused. “Make sure you’re following me on social media.”

“Our latest ‘Black & Kinky’ party will be one of our biggest yet. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up and claim your spot,” she continued. “And my new official lingerie line is just what sex workers and adult content creators need. The reality is the fashion industry often forgets about sex workers, especially in the intimate clothing realm. We’re their main clientele because we buy it for our content and work. It’s a much-needed line, and we have a variety of sizes to fit any woman.”

Find out more about the “Black & Kinky” parties by clicking here and following the event on Twitter. To learn about Pynk Matrixx events, join the email list here.

Follow Mistress Marley on Twitter and find all of her premium social media linkage here.