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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
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 Newsletter December 2024
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SWPA Interview on EAN
SWPA was recently interviewed by Colleen Godin in the latest edition of EAN Online.
Tamara Payton Bell Nominated For 2025 XBIZ Exec Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: SWPA P.O. BOX 10480, Canoga Park, CA 91309 swpa@freespeechcoalition.com Tamara Payton Bell Nominated For 2025 XBIZ Exec Award LOS ANGELES — Sexual Wellness Professional Alliance (SWPA) is pleased to announce that Tamara Payton Bell has been named a nominee for the adult industry’s
Member’s Spotlight: Abigail Cabrera VP of Product Management at Pipedreams
As VP of Product Management at Pipedream, I’ve had the pleasure of applying my 14+ years of experience in the adult product industry. My background, which includes both retail and manufacturing, has given me a unique perspective on the industry. I’m passionate about bringing innovative products to market and implementing
SWPA Newsletter October 2024
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The Business of Sex Toys: A Comprehensive Guide for Success
Selling sex toys can be a profitable business venture with products in high demand, but it requires overcoming challenges that are unique to the sexual wellness industry such as marketing, branding, customer service, and education. While industry has grown significantly and entered mainstream, the sensitive nature of the products means
SWPA News: Sept 2024 – Back to School, SWPA Webinars & Mentorships 💋
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Member’s Spotlight: Ann Houlihan
Ann Houlihan joined the Sextoy.com parent company in 2010. She came with 20+ years of experience in Business Finance (COO) as well as SEC Compliance (CCO). After stepping through the finance and operations roles at CNV, in 2017, she took the helm of CNVCOM as CEO. Ann’s motto is to
SWPA News: Aug 2024 – ANME Updates, New Resources & How to Get Involved
Hello Friends & Members of SWPA! Yay, it’s August! Hoping you all are having an awesome summer so far! We are back with our monthly newsletter where we will update you on all the exciting news in the sexual wellness industry, our progress at SWPA, ways you can take part,
Member’s Spotlight: Casey Murphy
Casey Murphy is a Certified Sex Educator, writer, publicist, graphic designer, and the Founder of Bold Type Marketing, a full-service marketing consultancy offering bespoke creative marketing and branding services for product-based sexual wellness businesses. Casey’s rare combination of marketing, sales, and business development expertise in the pleasure products industry spans
SWPA Newsletter #3: Meet Our Team Video & More
Hello Friends & Members of SWPA! Welcome to our monthly newsletter where we will update you on all the exciting news in the sexual wellness industry, our progress at SWPA, ways you can take part, industry events, resources and more. Oh, and if you ever miss a newsletter, you can
