As sex shops become increasingly mainstream, it’s easy to see how America’s attitude toward sex has become increasingly open and accepting.

Seedy? Not these sex shops
February 15, 2010

By Greg Mercer, Record staff

WATERLOO REGION — If you want to know how far we’ve come in our attitudes around romance and love this Valentine’s Day, just spend five minutes near the entranceway of a sex shop.

You might be surprised at the people walking through the door. They’re regular looking folks – normal, even – and they don’t seem the least bit embarrassed about shopping at the kind of store that used to make many people blush.

Read the full story at TheRecord.com.

Ms. Pleasuredevils reviews our new Petite Couture Collection. Made of soft, medical grade Japanese silicone, these elegant vibrators are definitely worth a look!

Pink Ecstasy

What a triumph for Cal Exotics! The Ecstasy from the new Petite Couture collection really impressed me from the get-go. When the toy arrived in the mail the first thing I noticed was the lack of chemical-plastic smell that typically accompanies most vibes. This is a big deal to me. I mean, who wants to put a smelly object in their most sacred parts?

The Ecstasy is made of Japanese medical grade silicone, completely eliminating that awful odor. And, a big bonus to silicone toys is that they are not just odor-less, but they are firm without being overly hard and retain body-heat for amplified user comfort.

Now, I was a little skeptical of the motor, which runs on 3 AAA batteries. Self-confessed, I am a power-whore and love big motors between my legs.  But, I am learning that more doesn’t always necessarily mean better. In fact, what really delivers for this toy is the rotation function in the head of the shaft at 3 different speeds. The vibration, though increasing incrementally, never got to the sometimes-numbing speeds that the Hitachi Magic Wand or the Wahl do. So, it may seem a little disappointing at first blush.

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As many adult novelty boutiques can attest, the down economy hasn’t affected the business of the adult toy industry:

Sex sells, even in down economy

by Santana A. Lopez
Feb 10, 2010

While eating out and entertainment are being cut out of budgets as people try to save money during hard economic times, good sex continues to be a main priority.

G Boutique, a sophisticated adult stop in Chicago geared towards women, can attest that women are exploring their intimacy and using adult toys to do so.

Read the full story at Medill.Northwestern.edu.

The Passion Flower G, California Exotic Novelties’s® newest full-coverage, triple-point stimulator, proves that discretion and pleasure can go hand-in-hand.

“Our new ultra-silent, triple action stimulator is the perfect product to use at home, while you’re on vacation, or in any situation when a little extra ‘buzz’ is appreciated,” noted Jackie White, CalExotics’s VP of Sales. “The small size also makes it the perfect companion to take anywhere.”

The powerful Passion Flower G features a sensuously curved G-spot probe surrounded by a ring of pleasure petals at its base. The toy is waterproof, push-button activated, and, most importantly, deceptively quiet. With dual teasers and surprising power, the Passion Flower G is the perfect addition to any toy collection.

“We have a wide variety of products that are suitable for a large range of situations,” said Susan Colvin, CalExotics’s President and Founder. “Now with the Passion Flower G, you can add a toy that’s just right for situations when silence is golden. But, of course, not at the expense of pleasure.”

The Passion Flower G is constructed using unscented TPE, runs on one AAA battery, and is waterproof.

Chino, CA. California Exotic Novelties, the world’s largest adult toy manufacturer, has unveiled its new spring 2010 collection in a catalog supplement titled “The Return of Sexy.” In addition to introducing the spring collection, the thirty-two-page publication also promotes sex toys as an exciting addition to love play and a guaranteed enhancer of personal relationships.

“Our products can do wonders for couples both in the bedroom and out,” noted Jackie White, Cal Exotics’ VP of Sales. “With our new spring collection, we are sure couples have plenty of options!”

The latest collection of products features additions to the wildly successful Couture Collection™, including an updated version of the sophisticated Petite Couture™ line. These discreetly sized stimulators are, like their predecessors, constructed using the finest medical-grade Japanese Silicone. The newer collection, however, features six dual-stimulator designs previously unseen.

Joining the new Petite Couture stimulators is the Couture Collection Inspire™, a high-end, powerful, and compact electric massager that features an ergonomic handle and flexible, spring-mounted head. Like the other items in the Couture Collection, the luxurious Inspire is made with soft, high-quality silicone.

Susan Colvin, President and Founder of Cal Exotics, noted, “The Inspire lives up to the Couture Collection’s™ reputation of quality, elegance, and sophistication. It’s a massager that’s meant to pamper.”

This spring, Cal Exotics is also debuting its innovative Solar Bullet™. Packaged in an eco-friendly box, the sun-powered bullet is capable of sixty minutes of play from an eight-hour charge—an energy-efficient solar cell recharges the toy when not in use.

“In the past, there have been earlier attempts at solar vibes but the eco market just wasn’t ready back then,” stated Al Bloom, Director of Marketing. “We’re confident that things have since changed.”

Notable additions to the popular Inked™ series include a soft-touch G Vibe, exciting glass items, and a selection of Inked apparel. Also not to be missed is the Bound by Diamonds™ collection that features seductive handcrafted fetish gear adorned with lustrous white crystals.

“This latest catalog supplement is really filled with innovative and exciting products,” noted Colvin. “We are anxious to share them with the public!” she added.

The Return of Sexy catalog Supplement is currently being shipped to every retailer and distributor around the world with a release schedule spanning from January to July 2010. If you would like a copy, please contact info@calexotics.com.

Roxxy, the world’s first sex robot, has debuted at the Adult Entertainment Expo 2010. The anatomically faithful robot has five available personalities and is now on sale for $7,000 – $9,000.

“World’s First Sex Robot” Debuts at AVN

TrueCompanion helped kick off the Saturday session of the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo with a press conference in which the site debuted “the world’s first sex robot.” Meet the Roxxxy TrueCompanion. This doll has an artificial intelligence engine programmed to learn your likes and dislikes. She can listen, feel, and speak to her owner.

Read the full story at Gearlog.com.

The Taiwan sex industry is booming as evidenced by its luxurious love motels that are increasingly aimed at younger people looking for something new.

Love Motel 2.0

Taiwan’s love motels are stepping up their game with outrageous themes, web movie marketing and extra privacy.

By Jonathan Adams

Published: January 4, 2010 06:42 ET

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Gone are the days of scuzzy “rest” hotels, rented by the hour to furtive lovers.

The latest generation of Taiwan love hotels are over-the-top pleasure dens, kitted out with full karaoke sound systems, massive jacuzzis and high-tech privacy protection.

Read the full story at Globalpost.com.

The blog for California Exotic Novelties’ new sexual health initiative, Sex Toys and Sexual Wellness, has recently been launched at www.calexotics.com. The site is intended to facilitate communication between consumers and the show’s hosts, Ryan and Jessica.

Ryan and Dr. Jessica Cassaday are recognized professionals in the field of sexual health and wellness. Among their various achievements, they co-authored the best-selling book Stop Wondering If You’ll Ever Meet Him, and are owners of the Love Boutique in Santa Monica, California.

Susan Colvin, President and Founder of CalExotics, said, “People have a million questions about sex toys and they simply don’t have anyone to ask. With the new website, they now have a portal to turn to when they need useful, expert advice. And luckily for them, there are not many people more knowledgeable about sexual health than Ryan and Jessica.”

The site features an “Expert Advice” section where fans can submit questions to be answered on the blog and during their monthly webcast.

“We believe that sex toys can go a long way in enhancing intimacy in relationships,” noted Jessica Cassaday. “Our blog allows us to hear directly from consumers and give them advice on using sex toys in new and exciting ways.” Read the rest of this entry »

Hold on to your hats! Did you know a man’s sweat smells different when he’s sexually aroused? Or that pulling out is almost as effective as the male condom? MSNBC provides nine of the most provocative sex studies of 2009. Here are two of them:

Sex smells. A man’s sweat smells different when he’s sexually aroused — and women can tell the difference between the smell of sexual sweat and the regular stuff, according to a study in The Journal of Neuroscience.

Pulling out works. Well, most of the time. In a paper published in the June issue of Conception magazine, researchers claimed that withdrawal was “almost as effective as the male condom” when it came to pregnancy prevention (a failure rate of 18 percent, vs. the 17 percent failure rate of condoms).

Read the full story at MSN.com.