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SWPA XBIZ Show Panel Discussion on Activism for Sexual Wellness

Our Panel Discussion in the Laurel Room was informative and well attended, as we explored how sexual wellness professionals can advocate for change, influence policy and promote inclusivity. Speakers included: Scott Watkins – Doc Johnson Cheri Curry – Tantus, Inc. David Eliason – Dick & Jane’s Naughty Spot. Moderator: Tori

SWPA Blog

Top 14 Best Sex Toy & Sexual Wellness Industry Podcasts to Listen To (2025)

Share this post & graphic >> Right Click & Choose Save Image As. Make sure to link back to this post! There are podcasts about every subject you can imagine, and sexual wellness is no exception. Yet it is hard to find sex toy industry and sexuality business-related podcasts out

Industry Advice

Which Dildos are Most Popular and Why? The Surprising Science Behind Consumer Preferences

When it comes to sex toys, you’d think the most popular choices would be the ones that look and feel the most like the real thing, right? Well, a study on vaginally-insertable sex toys suggests otherwise—and the results might surprise you. In “What Drives Sex Toy Popularity? A Morphological Examination

Industry Advice

Do state age verification laws apply to pleasure products?

Maybe! The laws apply to sites containing at least 33.33% material “harmful to minors.” How is that percentage calculated? It’s not specified! Whether “content” is defined as bytes, bits, words, images, web pages, video files, or something else entirely is likely to have to be decided by a court if/when

SWPA News

SWPA Interview on EAN

SWPA was recently interviewed by Colleen Godin in the latest edition of EAN Online.