Afterglow

AI & Emerging Tech

"Your AI Boyfriend Just Got Grounded: Oregon and Washington Pass First AI Companion Safety Laws"

In the first two weeks of March 2026, Oregon and Washington became the first states to pass legislation specifically targeting AI companion chatbots — the romantic and emotional…

2026-05-30

Sex Toys

A Rose By Any Other Name: Why the Inya Rose Is the One Rose Toy Worth Buying

**What it is and who makes it:** "The Rose" is the most viral sex toy of the decade — a rosebud-shaped clitoral suction device that exploded on TikTok and has since spawned…

2026-05-30

Sex Toys

Heat of the Moment: The Svakom Sam Neo 2 Pro Brings Warmed, App-Controlled Suction

**What it is and who makes it:** The Sam Neo 2 Pro is Svakom's flagship automatic male masturbator — a "blowjob simulator" that combines suction, vibration, heating, and…

2026-05-30

Sex Toys

Peachy Keen: The Womanizer Peach Makes Air-Pulse Pleasure Cute, Quiet, and $69

**What it is and who makes it:** The Womanizer Peach is the German air-pulse pioneer's most approachable clitoral stimulator yet — a petite, fruit-shaped device that debuted in…

2026-05-30

Sex Toys

Start Small: The Fun Factory Bootie Is the No-Drama Beginner Plug for Every Body

**What it is and who makes it:** The Bootie is Fun Factory's beginner-friendly silicone butt plug, made by the well-regarded German brand known for medical-grade silicone and…

2026-05-30

Sex Toys

Sling It On: The Oxballs Cocksling 2 Is the Cult-Favorite Ring That Won't Pinch

**What it is and who makes it:** The Cocksling 2 is the upgraded version of Oxballs' wildly popular original cock-and-ball sling. Oxballs is a US brand with a devoted following…

2026-05-30

Sex Toys

Class Is in Session: The They-ology Training Set Teaches Anal Play One Size at a Time

**What it is and who makes it:** The They-ology 5-Piece Wearable Anal Training Set is a graduated kit of slim silicone plugs from CalExotics, designed for gradual, consistent…

2026-05-30

Teledildonics & Connected

Stroke of Genius: Kiiroo's Keon 2 Goes Wi-Fi-Native and Brand-Agnostic

On May 26, 2026, Dutch interactive-pleasure brand Kiiroo opened pre-orders for the Keon 2, a ground-up redesign of its flagship automatic stroker built around Wi-Fi-native…

2026-05-29

Regulation & Policy

Fifth Circuit Lets Texas Card the App Stores

On May 28, 2026, the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a lower-court injunction and allowed Texas's App Store Accountability Act (Senate Bill 2420) to take effect for…

2026-05-29

Sex Toys

Heart of the Matter: The b-Vibe Vibrating Heart Plug Puts a Buzzing Jewel Where the Sun Doesn't Shine

The b-Vibe Vibrating Heart Plug is the rechargeable, remote-controlled member of b-Vibe's "Vibrating Jewels" collection — the line the brand cheekily calls "the Tiffany's of…

2026-05-29

Sex Toys

Laya It On Me: Fun Factory's Hands-Free Curve Gets a Third Act

The **Fun Factory Laya III** is the third generation of one of the German brand's most beloved shapes — a "lay-on" vibrator designed to be rested against the body rather than…

2026-05-29

Funding & M&A

Note to Self-Care: Hims & Hers Raises $350M in Zero-Coupon Notes to Fund Its Eucalyptus Land Grab

On May 18, 2026, Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS) priced an upsized $350 million offering of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2032, increasing the deal from the $300 million it…

2026-05-29

Sex Toys

Double Duty: The Nexus Simul8 Vibrates Your Prostate and Your Member at Once

If you have ever wished a single toy could work the front and the back of the house simultaneously, UK brand Nexus built it. The Simul8 is a hybrid device that marries a contoured…

2026-05-29

Sex Toys

The Love Triangle Where Everybody Wins: Satisfyer's App-Controlled Air-Pulser

For once, a love triangle with no losers. The **Satisfyer Love Triangle** is an app-connected, air-pulse clitoral stimulator from Satisfyer, the German brand that turned "Pleasure…

2026-05-29

Sex Toys

Class Dismissed: The Satisfyer Men Classic Is the Budget Stroker With a Pressure Valve

Satisfyer made its name putting clitoral air-pulse toys in every drugstore checkout aisle, but the German brand also runs a quietly competent men's line, and the Men Classic is…

2026-05-29

Sex Toys

Bend It Like Strap-On-Me: The Shape-Memory Strapless That Stays Exactly Where You Put It

The Strap-On-Me Bendable Strap-On is a strapless dildo with a twist — literally. From the French brand Strap-On-Me (distributed by Dorcel), it solves the single biggest gripe with…

2026-05-29

Sex Toys

No Strings Attached: The Tantus Real Strapless Is the Harness-Free Strap-On That Holds Its Own

The Tantus Real Strapless is a strapless strap-on — the dildo-with-a-bulb design (popularized by the original Feeldoe) that needs no harness at all. The wearer grips the shorter…

2026-05-29

Sex Toys

Orb-it Your Enthusiasm: The Tenga Flip Orb Rolls Firm Spheres Into Soft Silicone

Tenga's Flip line is the Japanese brand's flagship reusable stroker family, and the Flip Orb is its most texturally adventurous member. Where the Flip Zero chases vacuum suction…

2026-05-29

Regulation & Policy

Ukraine's Parliament Keeps Porn in the Penal Code

On May 28, 2026, Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, rejected Bill No. 12191, which would have decriminalized the production, distribution, and sale of pornography by…

2026-05-29

Sex Toys

Stop and Smell the Rose 2: VUSH's Petal-Tipped Pocket Rocket

The **VUSH Rose 2** is the bullet vibrator for people who think "bullet" sounds a little too clinical. 🌹 Made by VUSH — the Australian, woman-founded wellness brand known for its…

2026-05-29

VR/AR & Immersive

Good Vibrations, Forked: Meta Open-Sources Its Haptics Stack Under MIT

In early May 2026, Meta completed the open-sourcing of its full VR haptics design stack, releasing the Haptics Studio desktop authoring tool to accompany the runtime SDK it had…

2026-05-29

Male Sexual Health

Rewriting the Rules on Low-T: Testosterone Safely Revives Sex Drive in Prostate Cancer Survivors

On May 11, 2026, JAMA Internal Medicine published results from the SPIRIT trial showing that testosterone replacement therapy meaningfully improved sexual desire, sexual activity…

2026-05-29

AI & Emerging Tech

"Hand-Picked Talent: Joi AI Will Pay You $2,000 a Month to Masturbate for Science"

On May 27, 2026, AI companionship startup Joi AI announced it is hiring 10 "Masturbation Consultants" at $2,000 per month to test a new Daily Guided Masturbation feature — and, in…

2026-05-28

Content Platforms & Creator

"Casting Call: JockTribe Turns Performer William Miguel Into a Life-Size Collector Replica"

On May 25, 2026, LGBTQ+-focused men's wellness brand JockTribe announced an officially licensed "life-size replica" of adult performer William Miguel, a limited-edition collector…

2026-05-28

Sex Toys

"Cleared for Takeoff: The Fleshlight Flight Pilot Is the Discreet Stroker That Doesn't Look the Part"

Fleshlight is the default name in male masturbators, but its iconic flashlight-shaped case is famously un-discreet — a problem the Flight series exists to solve. The Flight Pilot…

2026-05-28

Sex Toys

"Tongue Twister: The Lora DiCarlo Filare Mimics Oral With Swirling Micro-Robotic Beads"

Lora DiCarlo is the brand that famously had its robotic Osé device's CES Innovation Award rescinded in 2019 (the show called it "immoral"), then got it reinstated after a public…

2026-05-28

Sex Toys

"Get Your Numbers Right: The Perfect Fit Xact-Fit Kit Finally Solves Cock-Ring Sizing"

Most cock rings are sold one-size-fits-all, which in practice means one-size-fits-wrong: too loose and it does nothing, too tight and it's uncomfortable (or unsafe). PerfectFit…

2026-05-28

Sex Toys

"Strapped for Success: The Strap-On-Me Multi Orgasm Gets the Wearer Off Too"

The French brand Strap-On-Me has spent years making strap-ons that take the wearer's pleasure as seriously as the receiver's, and the Vibrating Multi Orgasm Bendable is its most…

2026-05-28

Sex Toys

"Set It and Forget It: The Velvet Thruster Teddy Is the Self-Thrusting Dildo That Does the Work for You"

Velvet Brands' Velvet Thruster line solves a very specific problem: ordinary dildos require a hand, and hands get tired. The Thruster Teddy (part of the more compact Thruster Mini…

2026-05-28

Sex Toys

"Long Live the Queen: The VUSH Empress 2 Is the Australian Clit-Sucker With a Cult Following"

VUSH is the Australian, female-founded sexual wellness brand that built its reputation on approachable, prettily-designed toys sold everywhere from its own site to Lovehoney and…

2026-05-28

Content Platforms & Creator

"Leaked or Faked? Alleged OnlyFans Data Dump of 340 Million Records Goes Viral — But the Receipts Don't Add Up"

On May 25, 2026, claims of a massive OnlyFans data leak exploded across X (formerly Twitter), with a viral post alleging that 340 million records tied to creators and subscribers…

2026-05-27

Content Platforms & Creator

"The King Is Dead: OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Dies at 43, Leaving a $5.5B Empire in Limbo"

On March 23, 2026, OnlyFans confirmed that its majority owner Leonid Radvinsky had died peacefully after a long battle with cancer. He was 43 years old. "We are deeply saddened to…

2026-05-27

Femtech & Reproductive

"What's in a Name? Everything — PCOS Officially Becomes PMOS in Landmark Rebrand Affecting 170 Million People"

On May 12, 2026, The Lancet published a landmark paper announcing the official renaming of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) —…

2026-05-27

Regulation & Policy

"The Beehive State Stings: Utah Slaps 2% Tax on Porn and Beefs Up Age Verification"

On March 21, 2026, Utah enacted Senate Bill 73, imposing a 2% excise tax on online pornography — making it only the second state in the nation to directly tax adult content…

2026-05-27

Sex Toys

"The Glow-Up Is Real: Biird's Namii 2 Pairs Suction and Vibration With a Mood-Light Charging Base"

The Biird Namii 2 is the successor to one of the most aesthetically striking clitoral stimulators on the market — and the upgrade is more than skin deep. The Namii 2 pairs 7…

2026-05-27

Male Sexual Health

"Strange Bedfellows: Hims & Hers Lands Novo Nordisk Deal as Stock Posts Best Week Ever"

On March 9, 2026, Hims & Hers Health announced a strategic partnership with pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk that will bring branded Ozempic (semaglutide) injections and Wegovy…

2026-05-27

Sex Toys

"Catch This Wave: The LELO Surfer 2 Makes a Smooth Case for Smart Anal Play"

LELO launched the Surfer 2 in March 2026 as a gender-neutral smart anal plug, but let's be real — its tapered shape and angled design make it particularly compelling for prostate…

2026-05-27

Sex Toys

"Small but Rumbly: The Lovense Lush Mini Packs Full-Size Power Into a Petite Package"

The Lovense Lush Mini is the newest addition to Lovense's wildly popular Lush line — a compact wearable G-spot egg vibrator designed for people who found the original Lush 4 a bit…

2026-05-27

Regulation & Policy

"Show-Me Your ID: Missouri Advances Age Verification and AI Deepfake Bills in Tandem"

On April 1, 2026, KCUR and STLPR reported that the Missouri legislature is advancing multiple bills simultaneously targeting both adult content access and AI-generated intimate…

2026-05-27

Accessibility & Inclusion

"Quest for Pleasure: World's First Accessible Sex Toy Line Launches With Braille, Audio Descriptions, and Wrist Strap Remotes"

In May 2026, UK disability charity Enhance the UK partnered with sex toy manufacturer Rocks-Off to launch Quest, billed as the world's first purpose-built range of accessible sex…

2026-05-27

Sex Toys

"Double the Fun, Half the Price: Satisfyer's App-Controlled Couples Vibe Punches Above Its Weight"

The Satisfyer Double Fun is a U-shaped couples vibrator designed to be worn during penetrative sex, simultaneously stimulating the clitoris and G-spot for the wearer while adding…

2026-05-27

Sex Toys

"Take a Bow: The Smile Makers Ballerina Cups Your Whole Vulva in a Standing Ovation"

The Smile Makers Ballerina is a palm-sized external vibrator that takes a radically different approach to clitoral stimulation: instead of targeting a single point, its organic…

2026-05-27

Sex Toys

"Zero G, Maximum O: The Tenga Flip Zero Gravity EV Is a First-Class Ticket to Pleasure"

The Tenga Flip Zero Gravity EV launched in early 2026 as the flagship of Tenga's reimagined Gravity line — a premium electronic vibrating stroker that looks more like a Dyson…

2026-05-27

Male Sexual Health

Hims & Hers Hits a Soft Spot: Stock Drops 13% After Q1 Miss Even as Revenue Grows to $608M

On May 11, 2026, Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS) reported first quarter 2026 financial results that missed analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines, sending the…

2026-05-26

AI & Emerging Tech

"She's Not Real, Mate: 1 in 5 UK Teen Boys Who Use Chatbots Have AI Girlfriends, Study Finds"

On May 25, 2026, research published by Male Allies UK — based on focus groups with more than 1,000 boys aged 12–16 across 37 UK schools — found that one in five boys who use…

2026-05-26

Sex Toys

"Warm Welcome: Bloomi's Glow Massager Brings the Heat to Solo Play"

The Bloomi Glow Warming Massager ($74) is a compact warming vibrator from the clean-beauty intimacy brand Bloomi, designed for external clitoral and full-body massage. What sets…

2026-05-26

Sex Toys

"Ride or Die: The Gender Fluid Thigh Rider Rethinks Where a Harness Goes"

The Gender Fluid Thigh Rider Strap-On Harness ($63–75) is exactly what the name suggests: a strap-on harness designed to be worn on the thigh instead of the groin. It's a…

2026-05-26

Sex Toys

"The Handy 2 Standard: The Internet's Favorite Stroker Gets a Wireless Glow-Up"

The Handy 2 Standard ($299, frequently on sale for $239) is the second-generation automatic stroker from Norwegian brand OhDoki, debuting at CES 2026 in January alongside its…

2026-05-26

Sex Toys

"Hot Stuff: Lovehoney's Blowmotion Warming Masturbator Brings the Heat for Him"

The Lovehoney Blowmotion Warming & Vibrating Male Masturbator is a compact, rechargeable stroker that combines warming technology with vibration patterns — two features that,…

2026-05-26

Regulation & Policy

"Take Two: NO FAKES Act Returns to Congress With Bipartisan Backing and Big Tech Support"

On May 20, 2026, a bipartisan coalition reintroduced the NO FAKES Act (Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe) in both the U.S. House and Senate, marking the…

2026-05-26

Sex Toys

"Please Yourself Like You Mean It: Harry Styles' $68 Vibrator That Sold Out in Minutes"

The Pleasing Double-Sided Vibrator ($68) is the debut intimate product from Harry Styles' lifestyle brand Pleasing, co-designed with sex educator and author Zoë Ligon. Launched in…

2026-05-26

Sex Toys

"Spin Cycle: Satisfyer's Spinning G-Spot 1 Adds Rotation to the Budget-Friendly Equation"

The Satisfyer Spinning G-Spot 1 brings a rotating tip to the brand's famously affordable lineup, offering something most vibrators under $50 simply don't: genuine rotational…

2026-05-26

Retail & DTC

"Aisle Be Damned: O Positiv Cracks Walmart's Intimate Health Aisle With Vaginal Care Trifecta"

On April 28, 2026, DTC wellness brand O Positiv Health announced its largest retail expansion at Walmart, debuting in the Intimate Health aisle across 2,400+ stores nationwide…

2026-05-26

Content Platforms & Creator

"Succession Plan: OnlyFans Seeks $3B Valuation in Stake Sale After Owner's Death"

On April 17, 2026, Bloomberg reported that OnlyFans parent Fenix International Ltd. is in advanced talks to sell a minority stake — less than 20% — to San Francisco-based…

2026-05-25

Sexual Wellness & Health

"Maxed Out: 'Vagina-Maxxing' Goes Viral and Gynecologists Are Begging People to Stop"

In mid-May 2026, a social media trend called "vagina-maxxing" exploded across TikTok and Instagram, promoting a constellation of products and procedures designed to alter vaginal…

2026-05-25

Payments & Commerce

"Stripe Tease: Kickstarter Bans Adult Projects, Then Reverses After Creator Revolt — But Stripe Is the Real Villain"

On May 11, 2026, Kickstarter updated its "Mature Content" guidelines to effectively ban fundraising for adult content, sexually explicit projects, and many sex tech products. The…

2026-05-25

Femtech & Reproductive

Wear and Conceive: Maven Clinic Bolts Oura's FDA-Cleared Ovulation Insights Onto Its $9,600-Per-Birth Fertility Program

On April 14, 2026, Maven Clinic announced a major expansion of its Fertility & Family Building program for the 2,300+ employers and health plans on its platform, adding three…

2026-05-25

Sex Toys

"Dip Your Toes In: Dame's $44 Vibrator Is the Best Budget Entry Point to a Premium Brand"

Dame Products built its reputation on $80-$120 vibrators with thoughtful design and medical-grade silicone — but not everyone wants to drop three figures on a first toy. The Dip,…

2026-05-25

Sex Toys

"Sharing Is Caring: Fun Factory's Share Vibe Pro Is the Strapless Strap-On That Vibrates Both Ends"

The Fun Factory Share Vibe Pro is a double-ended vibrating dildo designed for strapless strap-on play — meaning one partner wears the bulbous retention end internally while using…

2026-05-25

Sex Toys

"Come Hither, Handsfree: The Lovense Flexer Is the Wearable Panty Vibe That Actually Mimics Fingers"

Lovense's Flexer is a wearable panty vibrator with a trick that no other wearable can match: a motorized "come-hither" flexing motion that mimics the feeling of being fingered…

2026-05-25

Sex Toys

"Cloud Nine: The TENGA Puffy Wraps You in a Marshmallow-Soft Embrace (and Won a Red Dot Award for It)"

TENGA's Puffy is unlike anything else in the Japanese company's lineup — or anyone else's, for that matter. Where most male strokers aim for tight, textured intensity, the Puffy…

2026-05-25

Sex Toys

"Ring Leader: TENGA's SVR+ Is the Vibrating Cock Ring That Actually Earned Its Plus Sign"

The TENGA SVR+ (Smart Vibe Ring Plus) is the upgraded version of TENGA's award-winning cock ring, delivering 1.5x the vibration power of the original SVR while maintaining the…

2026-05-25

Sex Toys

"Best of Both Worlds: The Womanizer Blend Marries Pleasure Air and Vibration for Blended Orgasms"

The Womanizer Blend is a dual-stimulation rabbit-style vibrator that combines Womanizer's patented Pleasure Air Technology externally with a rumbly internal vibration motor —…

2026-05-25

Regulation & Policy

"Tick Tock: TAKE IT DOWN Act's May 19 Deadline Gives Platforms 46 Days to Build Deepfake Takedown Systems"

On May 19, 2026 — now just 46 days away — the compliance deadline for the TAKE IT DOWN Act takes effect, requiring all "covered platforms" to have established clear, accessible…

2026-05-24

Regulation & Policy

Brooklyn US Attorney Brings First New Criminal Charges Under TAKE IT DOWN Act, Three Days After Enforcement Goes Live

On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced federal criminal charges against Cornelius Shannon, 51, of New Jersey, and Arturo…

2026-05-24

Sex Toys

The Aneros Maximus Trident Is the Heavyweight Hands-Free Prostate Massager Built for Advanced Users

The Maximus Trident is the largest model in Aneros' flagship Trident line — the third-generation refresh of the brand's foundational hands-free prostate-massager platform,…

2026-05-24

Sex Toys

The Bellesa WhisperRabbit Is the World's First Silent Rabbit Vibrator

Brooklyn-based Bellesa Boutique launched the WhisperRabbit in September 2024 as the rabbit-vibrator entry in its WhisperTech series — a line of vibrators engineered around a…

2026-05-24

Pleasure Tech & Devices

Blush Drops Stay Hard Vibrating C-Ring Set Commercial as the Men's-Wellness Category Heats Up Heading Into Father's Day

On May 20, 2026, Blush Novelties launched the marketing commercial for its new Stay Hard Vibrating C-Ring Set With Sleeve — a three-piece men's-wellness product featuring a soft…

2026-05-24

Regulation & Policy

Internet Watch Foundation Publishes World's First Voluntary Adult-Content Standard, Built Over 18 Months With Aylo

On May 17, 2026, the UK-based Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) announced the publication of the world's first voluntary good-practice standard for adult-content providers — a…

2026-05-24

Sex Toys

The Lelo Lyla 2 Is the Premium Remote-Controlled Bullet That Started the Long-Distance Couples Category

LELO's Lyla 2 is the second-generation version of one of the longest-running remote-controlled insertable bullets in the premium category — a silicone-coated egg vibrator that…

2026-05-24

Sex Toys

The LELO Pino Is the Cock Ring That Comes in a Banker's Gift Set With Cufflinks and a Money Clip

LELO's Pino is the brand's most distinctly-marketed cock ring — a platinum-grade silicone vibrating ring shipped in the brand's "Banker's Set" gift package alongside a…

2026-05-24

Sex Toys

Nexus Revo Stealth Is the Remote-Controlled Rotating Prostate Massager That Built the Category

UK-based Nexus is the brand that effectively built the rotating-prostate-massager category, and the Revo Stealth is its remote-controlled flagship. The shaft holds a 2-speed…

2026-05-24

Pleasure Tech & Devices

OEJ's Cristal Collection Hits We Sell Sex Toys With Hand-Blown Borosilicate Glass Stacked on Top of Powered Vibration

On May 22, 2026, Our Erotic Journey (OEJ) launched its new Cristal Collection at distribution partner We Sell Sex Toys (WSST), positioning the line as a premium wellness category…

2026-05-24

Sex Toys

Smile Makers The Frenchman Is the Tongue-Tipped Vibrator That Made Sephora Comfortable Selling Sex Toys

The Frenchman is the tongue-shaped entry in the Singapore-based Smile Makers Collection — a flexible silicone clitoral vibrator with a flat, petal-shaped tip designed to mimic the…

2026-05-24

Sex Toys

Tantus Vamp Is the Realistic-Form Silicone Dildo That Reviewers Have Been Recommending for Two Decades

The Vamp is one of the longest-tenured products in the Tantus catalog — a realistic-form silicone dildo with a slim 1.75-inch maximum diameter, a 7-inch overall length, a softly…

2026-05-24

Content Platforms & Creator

UN Human Rights Experts Demand Full US Prosecution of Aylo and Mandatory Third-Party Age Verification on All User-Generated Adult Sites

On May 16, 2026, a group of UN human-rights experts issued a joint statement through the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) explicitly naming Aylo…

2026-05-24

Regulation & Policy

Hold My Beer, Eric Holder: Sen. Jim Banks Wants the DOJ's Obscenity Prosecution Task Force Back From the Dead

On May 18, 2026, Indiana Senator Jim Banks (R) sent a formal letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Department of Justice to re-establish the Obscenity…

2026-05-21

Male Sexual Health

Come for the Cash, Stay for the Cardio: FirmTech Will Pay $500 to Whoever Tracks the Most Erections in June

On May 20, 2026, Bozeman, Montana-based sexual-health wearable company FirmTech announced its inaugural "Orgasm-A-Day Challenge" — a June-long contest that will award $500 to the…

2026-05-21

Pleasure Tech & Devices

Bend It Like Bendz: Nexus Extends Its Modular Prostate Range Into Vibrating Butt Plugs for June

On May 15, 2026, UK-based prostate-toy brand Nexus announced its Bendz Plugs range — a global launch slated for June 2026 that extends the existing Bendz Probe Edition and Bendz…

2026-05-21

Sex Toys

Knockoff Wand, Real Power: The Adam & Eve Magic Massager Deluxe 8x Is the $70 Plug-In That Punches Above Its Price

The Adam & Eve Magic Massager Deluxe 8x is a corded plug-in wand-style vibrator with eight vibration modes, a flexible silicone head, and the unapologetically-derivative form…

2026-05-21

Sex Toys

Crown Jewels: The b-Vibe Vibrating Jewel Plug Is the Beginner Bling That Squeezed Into the Anal-Wellness Mainstream

The b-Vibe Vibrating Jewel Plug is the brand's gateway product — a small, body-safe silicone plug with a colored faceted-jewel base, a single internal vibration motor, six…

2026-05-21

Sex Toys

Head of the Class: The CalExotics Sue Johanson Super Head Honcho Is the $20 Stroker That Outlives Cult-Status Toys 10x Its Price

The CalExotics Sue Johanson Super Head Honcho is a soft, semi-transparent manual stroker named for and co-developed with the late Canadian sexuality educator Sue Johanson (host of…

2026-05-21

Sex Toys

Throat Goat Energy: The Fleshlight Turbo Thrust Is the Brand's Best Oral-Sim Sleeve, and It's Cheaper Than the Pink Lady

The Fleshlight Turbo Thrust is the brand's flagship oral-simulation stroker — a SuperSkin sleeve with a three-stage internal architecture (lips, tongue, throat) housed in the…

2026-05-21

Sex Toys

Squeeze Play: The OhMiBod Lovelife Krush Turns Kegels Into a Bluetooth-Tracked Video Game

The Lovelife Krush is OhMiBod's smart kegel exerciser — a phthalate-free silicone Bluetooth-connected pelvic-floor trainer that pairs with the TASL app to give users real-time…

2026-05-21

Sex Toys

Pluck It Like It's Hot: The Satisfyer Power Flower Is the $30 Lay-On Vibe That Refuses to Die

The Satisfyer Power Flower is a lay-on G-spot/clitoral vibrator built around a soft-silicone "petal" head that splits into three flexible flaps — a shape Satisfyer's German design…

2026-05-21

Sex Toys

"Aneros Tempo Review: The Stainless Steel Prostate Massager That Doesn't Need a Battery"

The Aneros Tempo is the only fully stainless-steel entry in Aneros's prostate-massager line, sitting alongside the brand's well-known silicone-coated Trident and Ice series.…

2026-05-20

Sex Toys

"Lovense Gemini Review: App-Controlled Vibrating Nipple Clamps That Earned Their Niche"

The Lovense Gemini is the connected-device category's first (and as of mid-2026, still only) app-controlled vibrating nipple-clamp product to ship at scale. Lovense — the…

2026-05-20

Sex Toys

"Satisfyer Tap & Climax 1 Review: The Lay-On Vibrator That Actually Taps"

The Satisfyer Tap & Climax 1 is one of the more genuinely novel mid-priced clitoral toys on the market, and the first lay-on (saddle-style) vibrator to ship with an…

2026-05-20

Sex Toys

"Tantus P-Spot Review: The Vibrating Silicone Dildo That Doubles as a Strap-On"

The Tantus P-Spot is the brand's flagship prostate-and-pegging dildo — a curved, ergonomic vibrating silicone shaft that's designed to do triple duty as a hand-held prostate…

2026-05-20

Sex Toys

"Tenga Flip Zero EV Review: The Cult-Status Stroker That Added Two Motors and Never Looked Back"

The Tenga Flip Zero EV is the electronic-vibration variant of Tenga's flagship reusable stroker line. Tenga — the Tokyo-based brand that legitimized the category in Japan in the…

2026-05-20

Sex Toys

"Womanizer Enhance Review: The Two-in-One That Came With a 100% Orgasm Receipt"

The Womanizer Enhance is the brand's newest 2026 release and the first Womanizer device to integrate the company's signature Pleasure Air pressure-wave technology with a…

2026-05-20

Retail & DTC

"Tickled Pink: NS Novelties' Pretty in Pink Collection Bets That Wellness-Aisle Aesthetics Win the Shelf"

On May 18, 2026, distributor and manufacturer NS Novelties announced its "Pretty in Pink" Collection — a tightly-curated B2B retail program built around compact, IPX6-rated…

2026-05-19

Sex Toys

"Pride and Plug: The Blush Avant P5 Fluid Is the $30 Genderfluid Silicone Plug That Rivals Toys Three Times Its Price"

The Blush Avant Pride P5 "Fluid" is a 4.75-inch silicone butt plug from Blush Novelties' Avant Pride line, hand-poured in the colors of the Genderfluid pride flag (pink, white,…

2026-05-19

Sex Toys

"Big Energy: The Fun Factory Big Boss G5 Is the Girthy German G-Spot Vibrator That Bends to Your Body"

The Fun Factory Big Boss G5 is a flexible, realistic-shaped G-spot vibrator handmade in Bremen, Germany by Fun Factory GmbH. Currently retailing in the $129–$159 range across…

2026-05-19

Sex Toys

"Pocket Power: The Kiiroo PowerShot Is the Travel-Friendly Stroker Built to Plug Into the FeelConnect Ecosystem"

The Kiiroo PowerShot is a compact, interactive male vibrating stroker from Kiiroo BV (Amsterdam, Netherlands), positioned as the entry-level travel companion in the brand's…

2026-05-19

Femtech & Reproductive

Afterparty: FDA Clears First-Ever Device to Absorb Semen After Sex

On March 24, 2026, the FDA granted 510(k) clearance to Livi, a single-use polyurethane foam device from New York-based startup LiviWell that absorbs semen and post-intercourse…

2026-05-19

Sex Toys

"Quiet Storm: The Lovense Tenera 2 Is Lovense's Answer to Womanizer — at $120 and 43 Decibels"

The Lovense Tenera 2 is the second-generation air-pulse clitoral stimulator from Lovense (Hytto Pte. Ltd., Singapore), retailing for $119.99 direct from Lovense and at most major…

2026-05-19

Sex Toys

"Squeeze and Tease: The We-Vibe Chorus Pro Brings Real-Time Haptic Feedback to Couples' Play"

The We-Vibe Chorus Pro is the 2025 evolution of We-Vibe's flagship couples vibrator, manufactured by Lovense Group brand We-Vibe (formerly part of WOW Tech). Launched in October…

2026-05-19

Sex Toys

"Old Faithful: The Kiiroo Titan Is the Nine-Bullet Vibrating Stroker That Outlasted Three Generations of Competitors"

The Kiiroo Titan is a handheld interactive vibrating stroker from Kiiroo BV (Amsterdam), now in its second long run on the market with steady FeelConnect ecosystem updates…

2026-05-19

AI & Emerging Tech

On Your GUARD: Senate Judiciary Unanimously Advances Federal AI-Companion Bill With Age Verification and $100K Penalties

On April 30, 2026, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced S. 3062 — the Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible Dialogue (GUARD) Act — to the Senate…

2026-05-18

Sex Toys

Cute Little Fuckers Shimmer — A Fish-Shaped G-Spot/Prostate Vibe Designed By and For Queer Bodies

**What is it and who makes it?** Shimmer is a vibrator from Cute Little Fuckers (CLF), the queer- and nonbinary-owned brand founded by designer Step Tranovich (they/them). The…

2026-05-18

Sex Toys

MysteryVibe Tenuto Mini — The Vibrating Ring That Wants Both Partners in on the Action

**What is it and who makes it?** The Tenuto Mini is the smaller, more affordable sibling of MysteryVibe's flagship wearable vibrator, Tenuto 2. MysteryVibe is the London-based…

2026-05-18

Sex Toys

NYTC Archer — A Trans-Masc Packer Designed to Disappear in Your Underwear

**What is it and who makes it?** The Archer is a silicone packer from New York Toy Collective (NYTC), the Brooklyn-based queer- and women-owned brand that has been hand-painting…

2026-05-18

Sex Toys

The Picobong Transformer — A Bendy, Gender-Neutral Vibrator That Refuses to Pick a Lane

**What is it and who makes it?** The Picobong Transformer is a double-ended, fully bendable vibrator from Picobong, the playful sister brand of luxury Swedish maker LELO.…

2026-05-18

Sex Toys

Satisfyer Curvy Trinity 5+ — Three Motors, Two Sides, One Surprisingly Affordable Receipt

**What is it and who makes it?** The Satisfyer Curvy Trinity 5+ is the latest iteration in Satisfyer's long-running Curvy Trinity line — a 3-in-1 device combining a lay-on…

2026-05-18

Sex Toys

Smile Makers Tennis Pro — A G-Spot Vibrator That Hits Like an Ace

**What is it and who makes it?** The Tennis Pro is Smile Makers' updated G-spot vibrator, an improved take on the brand's original Tennis Coach. Smile Makers is the design-led…

2026-05-18

Regulation & Policy

"Crowned Law: UK Crime and Policing Act 2026 Hits Royal Assent With Strangulation Porn Ban and Tech-Boss Jail Time"

On April 30, 2026, the UK's Crime and Policing Bill received Royal Assent and became the Crime and Policing Act 2026, the most consequential reshaping of the UK's adult-content…

2026-05-18

AI & Emerging Tech

"Trained on Their Bodies: MIT Tech Review Investigation Shows Adult Performers Becoming Unwitting AI Training Data"

On May 14, 2026, MIT Technology Review published a long-form investigation documenting how adult performers' bodies, scenes, and identities are being scraped from existing…

2026-05-17

AI & Emerging Tech

"Mile-High Guardrails: Colorado Sends AI Chatbot Sexual Content Bill to Polis's Desk"

On May 11, 2026, the Colorado Senate gave HB 1263 — the Conversational AI Service Operator Requirements Act — final passage on a 24-11 vote, with House concurrence on May 12 by a…

2026-05-17

AI & Emerging Tech

"Peach State Pushes Back: Georgia Governor Signs AI Chatbot Law With No Big-Tech Carve-Out"

On May 11, 2026, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed SB 540, the state's AI Chatbot Disclosure and Child Safety Act, into law. The bill — sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem…

2026-05-17

Payments & Commerce

"Kick to the Curb: Kickstarter Bans Adult Content and Sextech Crowdfunding Under Stripe Pressure"

On or around May 11, 2026, Kickstarter quietly updated its "Mature Content" community guidelines to ban projects involving sexually explicit or adult-only content — a sweeping…

2026-05-17

Sex Toys

Zing Goes the Stroker: The Arcwave Zing Is the Open-Sleeve Vibrating Masturbator That Just Won Lovehoney's Innovation Award

The Arcwave Zing is the German engineering studio's open-sleeve vibrating male masturbator — and as of March 2026, it's the toy Lovehoney handed its annual Best Innovation Award…

2026-05-17

Sex Toys

See-Through Stroker: The Fleshlight x Lovehoney Masterstroke Puts the Action in a Clear Casing

The Fleshlight X Lovehoney Masterstroke is a co-branded male masturbator released in late 2025 — the rare Fleshlight collaboration that bears the Lovehoney name on the side — and…

2026-05-17

Sex Toys

Mini Wand, Major Plot Twist: The Lovehoney Deluxe Mini Metallic Took Out the Magic Wand at Its Own Game

The Lovehoney Deluxe Rechargeable Mini Metallic Massage Wand Vibrator is the in-house brand's pocket wand — and in March 2026 it took Lovehoney's "Staff Favourite" award at the…

2026-05-17

Sex Toys

Here Be Dragons: The Lovehoney Pleasure Quest Fire Dragon Is What Happens When Romantasy Hits Mass-Market Retail

The Lovehoney Pleasure Quest Girthy Fire Dragon Dildo is exactly what it sounds like — a scaled, textured fantasy dildo from Lovehoney's in-house "Pleasure Quest" fantasy line —…

2026-05-17

Sex Toys

Spin Cycle: The ROMP Spin Travel Is the $50 Air-Pulse Toy Lovehoney Just Crowned Its Best-Seller of the Year

The ROMP Spin Travel Rechargeable Clitoral Stimulator is the compact, sub-$50 air-pulse toy that has been quietly outselling its premium siblings on Lovehoney's catalog — to the…

2026-05-17

Sex Toys

Egg-ception to the Rule: The We-Vibe Jive 2 Is the Wearable Couples' Vibrator That Just Won Lovehoney's Couples' Choice

The We-Vibe Jive 2 is the second-generation wearable G-spot egg from We-Vibe (Lovense Group) — and as of March 2026, it holds Lovehoney's "Couples' Choice Award" at the 2026…

2026-05-17

Market Data & Trends

"Spanish Inquisition: EroSpain 2026 Opens in Barcelona With Lovense, ORION, and Three Days of Mediterranean B2B Dealmaking"

EroSpain 2026 — the Mediterranean's largest B2B pleasure-products trade show — opens **May 17–19, 2026** at Fira de Barcelona's Montjuïc venue (Hall 1, Plaza España), making it…

2026-05-16

Sexual Wellness & Health

Strait Talk: World's Biggest Condom Maker Warns of 30% Price Hikes as Iran War Strangles Latex Supply

On April 21, 2026, Karex Berhad — the Malaysian manufacturer that produces roughly five billion condoms a year, equal to about 20% of the world's supply — warned in a Reuters…

2026-05-16

AI & Emerging Tech

"Strip Search: Minnesota Bill Would Ban Nudification Apps and Allow $500K Lawsuits"

On March 26, 2026, Minnesota's House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee unanimously advanced HF1606, a bill sponsored by Rep. Jessica Hanson (DFL-Burnsville) that would ban…

2026-05-16

Regulation & Policy

"You're Fired (and Maybe Jailed): UK Moves to Hold Tech Bosses Personally Liable for Non-Consensual Intimate Images"

On April 10, 2026, the UK government tabled sweeping amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill that would make senior technology executives personally liable — including potential…

2026-05-16

Sex Toys

Slow Burn: The Fun Factory Sundaze Stuffs Four Sensations Into One Vibrator (And You'll Want All of Them)

The Fun Factory Sundaze is the German brand's 4-in-1 vibrator-pulsator-tapper, $129–$169 in pistachio green or grape blue, combining four distinct motion technologies into a…

2026-05-16

Sex Toys

Plug and Play With Yourself: The Hot Octopuss Pulse Solo Interactive Connects to 4,000 Videos

The Hot Octopuss Pulse Solo Interactive is the London brand's bridge between its non-motorized PulsePlate guybrator line and the connected-toy ecosystem. Priced $129–$169, it…

2026-05-16

Sex Toys

Birds and the Bees: The Iroha Plus Tori Looks Like a Woodland Creature and Vibrates Like a Champion

The Iroha Plus Tori is the bird-shaped, soft-silicone external vibrator from TENGA's women-led iroha sub-brand, $89–$138 depending on retailer, designed in Japan and positioned as…

2026-05-16

Sex Toys

Honey, I'm Home: The Lovehoney Happy Rabbit Is the In-House Rabbit That Took Over the Bestseller List

The Happy Rabbit is Lovehoney's house-brand rabbit vibrator line and one of the highest-volume rabbits sold in the UK and US through Lovehoney's own DTC channel, Amazon, and…

2026-05-16

Sex Toys

Sex on Autopilot: The SVAKOM Alex Neo 2 Is the App-Connected Thrusting Stroker That Won't Break the Bank

The SVAKOM Alex Neo 2 is the China-headquartered brand's app-connected automatic thrusting stroker, $99–$149, positioned as a mid-priced alternative to the $200+ tier dominated by…

2026-05-16

Sex Toys

Skin to Skin: The Tantus Uncut #2 Is the Dual-Density Silicone Dildo Sculpted to Look Like an Actual Penis

The Tantus Uncut #2 is the California brand's mid-size dual-density realistic dildo, $99–$135, sculpted with pronounced veining, glans definition, and a sculpted foreskin in 100%…

2026-05-16

Sex Toys

"Saddle Up: The Cowgirl Premium Sex Machine Section T Guide"

The Cowgirl Premium is a sit-on/ride-on motorized sex machine — a saddle-shaped device the user mounts and rides while the motor handles thrust, rotation, and vibration. It is the…

2026-05-15

Sex Toys

"Treble in Paradise: The Hot Octopuss Kurve Section T Guide"

The Hot Octopuss Kurve is a dual-motor G-spot vibrator from the London brand best known for its Pulse line of male toys — and the standout feature that makes it different from…

2026-05-15

Sex Toys

"In Perfect Harmony: The LELO Tiani Harmony Section T Guide"

The LELO Tiani Harmony is the Swedish luxury brand's app-connected couples vibrator — the C-shaped wearable category pioneered by We-Vibe twenty years ago, redone in LELO's…

2026-05-15

Sex Toys

"Hare Apparent: The Lovehoney Mantric Rabbit Section T Guide"

The Lovehoney Mantric Rabbit Vibrator is the UK retailer's house-brand take on the rabbit — the dual-stimulation toy made famous by Sex and the City — and at $49–$79 it is the…

2026-05-15

Sex Toys

"Falling for It: The Lovense Gravity Section T Guide"

The Lovense Gravity is the Hong Kong brand's hands-free thrusting dildo — a category Lovense effectively invented with the original Solace and has since iterated on through the…

2026-05-15

Sex Toys

"Cold Comfort: The Satisfyer Pro Penguin Section T Guide"

The Satisfyer Pro Penguin is one of the most-purchased air-pulse clitoral stimulators on the planet — partly because of the shape (it is, unmistakably, a penguin), partly because…

2026-05-15

Sex Toys

"Suck Up: The TENGA Premium Vacuum CUP Section T Guide"

The TENGA Premium Vacuum CUP is the Japanese brand's luxury take on its iconic disposable CUP series — the line of one-time-use male strokers that has been TENGA's signature…

2026-05-15

Regulation & Policy

Tunnel Vision: Aylo Sues Utah Over First-in-Nation VPN-Aware Age Verification Law

On May 13, 2026, Pornhub parent company Aylo filed a federal lawsuit asking the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah to declare Utah Senate Bill 73 unconstitutional and to…

2026-05-14

Regulation & Policy

Show Me Your ID: Missouri's Age-Verification Bill Heads to Governor After 112-25 House Vote

On May 13, 2026, the Missouri House voted 112–25 to approve a bill requiring commercial pornography websites to verify the age of every user through a third-party age-verification…

2026-05-14

Sex Toys

Head Game: The Fun Factory Cobra Libre II Is the Vibrator Built Specifically for the Glans

Fun Factory's Cobra Libre II is one of the most distinctive male toys on the market because it refuses to do what other male toys do. It is not a stroker, not a sleeve, not a…

2026-05-14

Sex Toys

Rolling Stones: The Lovense Velvo Is the World's First Rabbit With a 360° Rotating Bead Inside the G-Spot Arm

The Lovense Velvo is the China-headquartered teledildonics giant's first new internal-mechanism product in years, and it ships with a mouthful: patented **NeoSpin Technology**, a…

2026-05-14

Sex Toys

Tied to the Mattress: The Sportsheets Under the Bed Restraint System Is the Bondage Kit Built for People Who Don't Own a Four-Poster

The Sportsheets Under the Bed Restraint System is the BDSM beginner staple that solves the most common adoption barrier in light bondage play: most beds don't have anything to tie…

2026-05-14

Sex Toys

Pinch Hitter: The Tantus Sport Is the Beginner-Friendly Silicone Dildo That Made Pegging Approachable

The Tantus Sport is a 5-inch insertable platinum-grade silicone dildo with a moderate curve, a flared base for harness compatibility, and a profile that has anchored the brand's…

2026-05-14

Sex Toys

Crystal Clear: The TENGA Crysta Is a Manual Stroker That Looks Like Modern Art

The TENGA Crysta is the Japanese pleasure-tech brand's most visually unusual product — a transparent, hand-sized block roughly 8.9 cm long and 5.7 cm wide that houses floating…

2026-05-14

Sex Toys

Singing in the Shower: The Womanizer Wave Is a Hansgrohe Showerhead Hiding a Clitoral Stimulator in the Flow

The Womanizer Wave is a collaboration between German bathroom-fittings giant Hansgrohe and pleasure-tech brand Womanizer (now part of the Lovense Group). It looks like a normal…

2026-05-14

AI & Emerging Tech

"AI With a White Coat Cosplay: Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI Over Chatbots Posing as Doctors"

On May 5, 2026, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday filed suit against Character.AI in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, alleging that the AI companion…

2026-05-08

Regulation & Policy

"Utah's Digital Voyeurism Law Goes Live: HB 276 Forces 48-Hour Deepfake Takedowns Statewide"

On May 6, 2026, Utah's HB 276 — the Artificial Intelligence Modifications act, which creates the state's new Digital Voyeurism Prevention Act — took effect, requiring websites and…

2026-05-08

Market Data & Trends

"Heat Wave: XBIZ Miami Opens May 11 With the Adult Industry's Biggest Summer Conference"

XBIZ Miami 2026 — the adult industry's premier summer business conference — opens May 11 and runs through May 14 at Nautilus by Arlo on Miami Beach. The four-day event is XBIZ's…

2026-05-08

Sex Toys

"Big Boy Pump: The Bathmate Hydromax 9 Is the Water-Pump Sized for the 7.5–9 Inch Crowd"

The Bathmate Hydromax 9 — historically branded the X40 — is the British company's water-based penis pump sized for users with a 7.5–9 inch erect length. Bathmate built its…

2026-05-08

Femtech & Reproductive

"AI Eyes for IVF: Future Fertility Closes $4.1M Series A With Merck and Whitecap"

On April 27, 2026, Toronto-based Future Fertility announced the close of a $4.1 million Series A round led by M Ventures — the corporate venture arm of Merck KGaA — with co-lead…

2026-05-08

Sex Toys

"The Beginner's G-Spot Graduate: Why the LELO Liv 2 Stays a Reddit Favorite"

The LELO Liv 2 is the Swedish brand's mid-tier, medium-girth G-spot vibrator — the bridge product between the slim Mia/Gigi range and the heavier Mona/Soraya flagships. Originally…

2026-05-08

Sex Toys

"Cold Steel, Warm Praise: The njoy Pure Plug Is the Stainless-Steel Plug That Earned Cult Status"

The njoy Pure Plug is a hand-polished, solid 304-grade stainless-steel butt plug — one of the original premium metal anal toys, in production at njoy since the brand was founded…

2026-05-08

Sex Toys

"Suck It and Buzz It: The Satisfyer Pro Plus Vibration Combines Air-Pulse and Buzz in One $50 Toy"

The Satisfyer Pro Plus Vibration is the German brand's two-motor clitoral stimulator — one motor drives the trademark air-pulse "Pressure Wave" head, the other drives a buzzing…

2026-05-08

Sex Toys

"The Friendly Strap: Sportsheets Saffron Is the Buckle-Free Harness That Made Pegging Approachable"

The Sportsheets Saffron Strap-On is a unisex, buckle-free strap-on harness designed to look and wear like a piece of athleisure rather than bondage gear. It uses a wide elastic…

2026-05-08

Sex Toys

"Twist and Shout: The Tenga Air-Tech Twist Brings Adjustable Tightness to a Reusable Cup"

The Tenga Air-Tech Twist is the Japanese brand's reusable, washable upgrade to its signature single-use Air-Cushion stroker line. Where the original Tenga Air-Tech is a…

2026-05-08

Male Sexual Health

"Five-Plant Stamina: Cosmos Health Drops Fort18 Into the U.S. Men's Sexual Stamina Aisle"

On May 6, 2026, NASDAQ-listed Cosmos Health Inc. (COSM) announced the U.S. launch of Fort18, a men's sexual stamina supplement that becomes the company's third entry in its…

2026-05-07

Sex Toys

"Lifetime Strap: The Aslan Leather Jaguar Is the Trans-Owned Harness That Comes With a Forever Warranty"

The Aslan Leather Jaguar is the flagship leather strap-on harness from Toronto-based, trans-owned Aslan Leather, a small-batch manufacturer that has been making queer-community…

2026-05-07

Sex Toys

"Cut the Cord: The Doxy Die Cast 3R Is the Cordless British Wand That Refuses to Compromise on Power"

The Doxy Die Cast 3R is the rechargeable, cordless sibling to the corded Doxy Die Cast 3 — same heavy die-cast aluminum/titanium body, same 3,000–9,000 RPM motor range, same…

2026-05-07

Sex Toys

"Connect the Dot: The LELO DOT Cruise Replaces Vibration With an Elliptical Orbit That Refuses to Numb"

LELO DOT Cruise is the second-generation entry in LELO's pinpoint-stimulation line, $129 at lelo.com and available across Brookstone, Walmart, Boots UK, and Amazon in three…

2026-05-07

Sex Toys

"Mona Lisa Smile: The LELO MONA 2 Is the Premium G-Spot Vibrator That Earned Its Cult Status"

The LELO MONA 2 is the second-generation iteration of LELO's curved internal G-spot vibrator, bigger and rumblier than the GIGI 2 and consistently named the brand's "G-spot…

2026-05-07

Sex Toys

"Hands-Free Hustle: The Original Lovense Solace Is the Thrusting Stroker That Built the Category"

The Lovense Solace is the first-generation app-controlled thrusting stroker that put Lovense in the automatic-male-masturbator conversation alongside Kiiroo Keon and the Handy in…

2026-05-07

Sex Toys

"Inferno Mode: The Magic Motion Dante II Is the Smart Cock Ring That Tracks Your Reps"

The Magic Motion Dante II is a $79–$119 app-controlled smart cock ring from Shenzhen-based Magic Motion (the same brand behind the Flamingo wearable, the Sundae egg, and the Krush…

2026-05-07

Sex Toys

"Two-for-One: The nJoy Fun Wand Is the Stainless Steel Dual-Ender That Hits Every Spot in the House"

The nJoy Fun Wand is the dual-ended sibling to the cult-classic nJoy Pure Wand, cast from the same 316 medical-grade stainless steel and hand-polished to a mirror finish. Roughly…

2026-05-07

Regulation & Policy

"An iPhone Loophole, Not a Policy Reversal: Aylo Reopens UK Pornhub for iOS 26.4 Users Only"

On May 5, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. EST, Aylo — the parent company of Pornhub, YouPorn, and Redtube — announced it had restored access to its sites for UK users running Apple's newly…

2026-05-06

Regulation & Policy

"Connecticut Says Beep-Boop the Truth: SB 5 Passes Senate With AI Chatbot Sexual-Content Limits for Minors"

On April 21, 2026, the Connecticut Senate voted 32-4 to pass amended Senate Bill 5, a comprehensive artificial intelligence regulation package that includes significant new…

2026-05-06

Sex Toys

"Two Motors, One Gland: The Aneros Vice 2 Is the Vibrating Prostate Massager Built for Hands-Free Loops"

The Aneros Vice 2 is the only vibrating prostate massager in the company's otherwise non-motorized lineup — Aneros built its reputation on hands-free, muscle-driven Trident-series…

2026-05-06

Sex Toys

"Counting on Pleasure: The b-Vibe Cinco Beads Are the Five-Bead Vibrating Anal Toy with Triple Motors"

The b-Vibe Cinco Anal Beads are the Brooklyn women-led anal-wellness brand's five-bead, three-motor offering — a flexible silicone shaft of progressively-graduated tapered beads…

2026-05-06

Sex Toys

"Pucker Up: The Dame Kip Disguises a Surprisingly Rumbly Vibrator as a Tube of Lipstick"

The Dame Kip is the Brooklyn women-led brand's most disguised vibrator — a slim, lipstick-shaped silicone bullet with an angled, bendy tip that flutters at higher speeds for…

2026-05-06

Sex Toys

"G Marks the Spot: The LELO GIGI 2 Is the Quiet Curve That Owns the G-Spot Category"

The LELO GIGI 2 is the second-generation version of the company's most-reviewed G-spot vibrator, with a flattened spoon-shaped tip designed to angle pressure into the anterior…

2026-05-06

Sex Toys

"Two Birds, Two Stones: The Satisfyer Pro G-Spot Rabbit Brings Suction to the Dual-Stim Category"

The Satisfyer Pro G-Spot Rabbit is the German brand's attempt to merge two of the highest-converting product categories in modern sex tech — air-pulse clitoral suction and the…

2026-05-06

Sex Toys

"No Straps Attached: The Tantus Strapless Classic Is the Silicone Strap-On That Stays Put on Pelvic Floor Alone"

The Tantus Strapless Strap-On Classic is the Portland, Oregon women-led brand's flagship strapless dildo — a single piece of medical-grade silicone with a bulb on the wearer's end…

2026-05-06

Sex Toys

"The Reusable Sphere: TENGA's GEO Series Is the Designer-Object Manual Stroker"

The TENGA GEO is the Japanese brand's reusable, non-disposable manual stroker line — a sculptural sphere (87 x 87 x 86mm) that flips inside-out to reveal one of three internal…

2026-05-06

Market Data & Trends

For the Climax: Womanizer Origin Story Hits French Theaters With Alexandra Lamy in the Lead

On May 6, 2026, the French comedy-drama *Pour le plaisir* — a fictionalized retelling of the real-life invention of the Womanizer air-pulse vibrator — opens in cinemas across…

2026-05-05

Pleasure Tech & Devices

Spinning Stuff: Nasstoys Drops Dual-Action Atomic Rotating Plug Into Crowded Anal Wellness Aisle

On May 4, 2026, New Jersey-based pleasure manufacturer Nasstoys announced the release of the Atomic Rotating & Vibrating Plug-Black, the latest expansion of its Atomic anal-toy…

2026-05-05

Sex Toys

Three's a Crowd: The b-Vibe Triplet Is the Vibrating Anal Beads Built for Real Play, Not Theater

The b-Vibe Triplet is the vibrating anal beads from Brooklyn-based b-Vibe, the women-led anal-specialist brand founded by sex educator Alicia Sinclair. It retails at $109…

2026-05-05

Education & Research

Bad Birds, Good Bees: Babeland and Bedsider Team Up to Fight TikTok Sex-Health Misinformation

On April 8, 2026, sexual wellness retailer Babeland and reproductive health resource Bedsider (a project of Power to Decide) announced a joint awareness campaign aimed at…

2026-05-05

Sex Toys

U-Turn for ED: Eddie by Giddy Is the FDA-Registered Tension Ring Trying to Replace the Little Blue Pill

Eddie by Giddy is a wearable, drug-free erectile dysfunction device launched in 2019 and registered as an FDA Class II medical device — meaning it's cleared for over-the-counter…

2026-05-05

Sex Toys

Cherry Blossom Power: The iroha Rin Akane Is the Soft-Touch Vibrator That Made Tenga's Women's Line a Cult Hit

The iroha Rin Akane (also sold as the iroha Rin in burgundy) is part of Japanese giant Tenga's women-led iroha sub-brand, a line designed entirely by women specifically for women.…

2026-05-05

Sex Toys

Cruise Control: The LELO Sona 2 Cruise Reserves 20% More Power for the Final Push

The LELO Sona 2 Cruise is Swedish luxury brand LELO's flagship sonic clitoral stimulator, currently retailing for around $169 in the US (£139 in the UK). Unlike air-pulse…

2026-05-05

Sexual Wellness & Health

Cream of the Crop: Lick Goods Drops 10 New Cream-Inspired Massage Oils for Sephora-Aisle Sensuality

On April 27, 2026, GJ Family Group's Lick brand announced a major expansion of its flavored massage oil line with 10 new cream-inspired scents, doubling down on the…

2026-05-05

Sex Toys

Plug Connected: Lovense Hush 2 Is the App-Controlled Vibrating Butt Plug Built for Long Distance

The Lovense Hush 2 is the second-generation iteration of Lovense's flagship vibrating butt plug, the connected-device benchmark for the anal toy category. It comes in four sizes —…

2026-05-05

Sex Toys

The Original: Magic Wand HV-260 Has Been the Best-Selling Vibrator on Earth for 50 Years

The Magic Wand Original (HV-260) is the corded plug-in vibrator that has been continuously manufactured since 1968 and has, by virtually every estimate, sold more units than any…

2026-05-05

Retail & DTC

Hand Job: TENGA's Masturbation May Drops the Lab Coat for BMX Riders, Drift Crews, and a Wild 'N Out Comic

On April 23, 2026, Japanese male pleasure brand TENGA launched "Gear Up, Dude!" — a Masturbation May 2026 international content campaign that pivots the brand's marketing from…

2026-05-05

Regulation & Policy

"Beyond the Feed: 300 State Bills Push Children's Online Safety Past Social Media Into AI Chatbots and Adult Sites"

On April 30, 2026, government-affairs analytics firm MultiState published a synthesis of the 2026 state legislative session that shows the U.S. children's online safety…

2026-05-04

Sex Toys

"Hand on the Pump: The Bathmate HydroXtreme7 Is the Premium Water Pump for Users Who Want Real Pressure Control"

The Bathmate HydroXtreme7 is the premium-tier water-based penis pump from UK/Malaysia-based CE Distribution Sdn Bhd (the parent company behind Bathmate). It sits at the top of…

2026-05-04

Sex Toys

"Slim Billy: The LELO Billy 2 Is the Beginner Prostate Vibrator Built for Quiet, Patient Exploration"

The LELO Billy 2 is the slimmer, gentler entry point in LELO's prostate-massager line — sitting one tier below the WaveMotion-driven Loki Wave 2 and the dual-motor Hugo 2.…

2026-05-04

Sex Toys

"Plug It In, Plus Sign: The Magic Wand Plus Is the Corded Workhorse Between the Original and the Rechargeable"

The Magic Wand Plus (HV-265), made by Vibratex, is the modern corded variable-speed sibling of the iconic Magic Wand Original (HV-260). Same legendary plug-in motor that turned…

2026-05-04

Sex Toys

"Soft Pack, Big Surprise: Tantus Pop n Play Is the World's First Squirting Packer for Strap-On Couples"

The Tantus Pop n Play is a unique product even among Tantus's already gender-affirming catalog: a soft-pack-style silicone packer (a non-erect, wearable phallus designed to mimic…

2026-05-04

Sex Toys

"Plug and Play: The We-Vibe Ditto+ Is the App-Controlled Vibrating Butt Plug Built for Long-Distance Couples"

The We-Vibe Ditto+ is the second-generation app-controlled vibrating butt plug from We-Vibe (now part of Lovense Group via the WOW Tech absorption), launched in 2023 to replace…

2026-05-04

Sex Toys

"Old Reliable: The Womanizer Pro40 Is the $99 Pleasure Air Workhorse That Refuses to Be Discontinued"

The Womanizer Pro40 is the entry-level Pleasure Air clitoral stimulator that helped make the entire air-pulse category a household concept. Made by WOW Tech (now part of Lovense…

2026-05-04

Male Sexual Health

"T-Time, Round Two: Hims Launches Testosterone Rx+ as Stock Pivots Beyond GLP-1 Crowd"

On April 30, 2026, Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS) launched **Testosterone Rx+**, a once-daily oral pill combining the SERM enclomiphene with zinc, vitamins B6 and B12, and…

2026-05-03

Pleasure Tech & Devices

"Case Closed: Kiiroo Debuts Modular PowerShot Case Add-On That Bolts Onto Three Generations of Strokers"

On May 1, 2026, Amsterdam-based interactive sex tech maker Kiiroo announced the **PowerShot Case**, a modular accessory designed to dock with three of the brand's existing…

2026-05-03

Content Platforms & Creator

"Class Is in Session: Court Certifies Class Action Against Vixen Media Group Over Performer Misclassification"

On April 30, 2026, U.S. District Court Judge Wesley L. Hsu of the Central District of California certified a class action lawsuit against **Vixen Media Group (VMG)** — the studio…

2026-05-03

Regulation & Policy

"No More Scrolling Into Trouble: Brazil Enforces World's Strictest Digital Child Protection Law"

On March 17, 2026, Brazil's Digital ECA (Estatuto Digital da Criança e do Adolescente) became enforceable, instantly making it the most comprehensive digital child protection law…

2026-05-03

Sex Toys

"Travel Light: The Fleshlight Go Surge Is the Smaller, Quieter Fleshlight That Fits in a Carry-On"

The Go Surge is part of Fleshlight's "GO" sub-line, the brand's compact, travel-friendly format that strips about three inches and a couple of ounces off the original full-size…

2026-05-03

Sex Toys

"Wrist Action: The Hot Octopuss Pulse Solo Lux Adds a Remote to the Hands-Free Guybrator"

The Pulse Solo Lux is the premium, remote-controlled tier of Hot Octopuss's flagship "guybrator" line. The London-based brand's PulsePlate technology — an oscillator that sits…

2026-05-03

Sex Toys

"Heavy Hitter: The Le Wand Original Is the Rechargeable Wand the Pros Use"

The Le Wand Original Rechargeable is made by Le Wand (based in Berkeley, California, an offshoot of the team behind the original Doc Johnson lineup with industrial design from…

2026-05-03

Sex Toys

"Pucker Up: The LELO MIA 3 Is the Lipstick Vibrator That Actually Looks Like One"

The MIA 3 is LELO's third-generation take on the lipstick-shaped travel vibrator, made by the Swedish luxury brand best known for its Sona air-pulse line and its extremely premium…

2026-05-03

Sex Toys

"Receipts of Pleasure: The Lioness 2.0 Is the Smart Vibrator That Tracks Your Orgasms"

The Lioness 2.0, made by San Francisco–based Lioness Health (founded by ex-Amazon engineer Liz Klinger and Anna Lee), is the second-generation version of the world's first…

2026-05-03

Sex Toys

"Palm Reading: The Maude Drop Is the Egg-Shaped External Vibrator That Hides in Plain Sight"

The Drop is made by Maude, the Brooklyn-based sexual wellness brand co-founded by Éva Goicochea and now stocked at Sephora, Bloomingdale's, and Nordstrom. It's the smallest…

2026-05-03

Sex Toys

"Squeeze Play: The We-Vibe Chorus Is the Couples Wearable That Reads Your Grip"

The Chorus is We-Vibe's flagship couples vibrator, made by Lovense (which absorbed the WOW Tech Group / We-Vibe / Womanizer family in 2021). It's a C-shaped wearable that sits…

2026-05-03

Teledildonics & Connected

AI in the App, Not Just the Toy: Honey Play Box Bolts a Sexual Health Chatbot Onto Its Remote App

On April 28, 2026, Honey Play Box rolled out a major update to its HoneyPlayBox Remote app, bolting an in-app "Sexual Health AI" advisor and a community feature onto what had…

2026-05-02

Pleasure Tech & Devices

A Pretty Heart on the Box: ORION Wholesale Drops beau coeur as Europe's Newest Mid-Range Pleasure Brand

On April 29, 2026, ORION Wholesale — Europe's largest erotic-trade distributor, headquartered in Flensburg, Germany — launched beau coeur, a new in-house mid-range…

2026-05-02

Regulation & Policy

"4chan Sends AI Hamster, Ignores Half-Million-Pound Ofcom Fine"

On March 19, 2026, the UK's communications regulator Ofcom levied a total of £520,000 in fines against 4chan for multiple violations of the Online Safety Act — and the anonymous…

2026-05-02

Male Sexual Health

Race to the Bottom: Ro Slashes GLP-1 Prices Up to 50%, HIMS Stock Slides 3% Premarket

On April 23, 2026, telehealth platform Ro (formerly Roman) announced aggressive price cuts to its Body Membership program for GLP-1 weight-loss subscribers, intensifying a…

2026-05-02

Sex Toys

Light Touch: The Aneros Eupho Trident Is the Slim, Responsive P-Spot Toy for Power Users

The Aneros Eupho Trident is the smallest hands-free prostate massager in Aneros's flagship Trident series. Aneros has made motorless prostate massagers since 1997, and the Trident…

2026-05-02

Sex Toys

Two-Way Street: The Hot Octopuss Pulse 3 Duo Adds a Partner Motor to the Original Guybrator

The Hot Octopuss Pulse 3 Duo is the couples-friendly version of the Pulse line — the London-based brand's flagship "guybrator." Where the standard Pulse 3 Solo (and the newer…

2026-05-02

Sex Toys

Curl Up: The LELO INA Wave 2 Brings WaveMotion to LELO's Best-Selling Rabbit

The LELO INA Wave 2 is a dual-stimulation rabbit vibrator that pairs a clitoral arm with a curved internal shaft using LELO's patented WaveMotion technology — a rolling…

2026-05-02

Sex Toys

Travel Wand: The Magic Wand Mini Is the HV-135 That Fits in Your Carry-On Without Losing the Punch

The Magic Wand Mini (model HV-135) is Vibratex's compact USB-rechargeable take on the iconic Magic Wand line. The original Hitachi/Vibratex Magic Wand has been the gold standard…

2026-05-02

Sex Toys

Slow and Steady: The Tantus Severin Is the Two-Tier Silicone Plug Built for Patient Stretching

The Tantus Severin is a two-tier silicone anal plug built around a long neck and a graduated bulb — designed specifically to make working up to a larger plug easier and safer,…

2026-05-02

Femtech & Reproductive

From Stella to the World: Vira Health Goes Global With a 100-Country Employee Benefits Platform Spanning Fertility to Menopause

On April 7, 2026, London-based Vira Health launched the Vira Health Member Zone — a global employee health benefits platform covering hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy,…

2026-05-02

Sex Toys

Built for Every Body: Wild Flower's Enby 3 Adds Dual Motors and a Coreless Body to the Gender-Neutral Original

Wild Flower launched the Enby 3 in October 2025, the third-generation update to the gender-neutral, queer-owned Brooklyn brand's flagship "vibrator for everybody." Distribution…

2026-05-02

Regulation & Policy

Class Dismissed: DOJ Opens Civil Rights Probes Into 36 Illinois School Districts Over Sexuality and Gender Curriculum

On April 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division announced investigations into 36 Illinois public school districts to determine whether they have included…

2026-05-01

Male Sexual Health

Stretch Goal: RFK Jr. Signals FDA Peptide Reset and Hims Stock Jumps 25% in Two Days

On April 15, 2026, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the FDA will convene a Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee meeting in July 2026 to…

2026-05-01

Sex Toys

Crystal Clear: The Aneros Progasm Ice Is the Hands-Free Prostate Massager Built for Power Users

The Aneros Progasm Ice is the largest and most aggressive of Aneros's hands-free prostate massager lineup — a $39.95 (sale, regularly $59.95) thermoplastic device with a…

2026-05-01

Sex Toys

Mouth Off: The Dame Aer Is the Air-Pulse Vibrator That Skips the Hype and Earns Its Place

The Dame Aer is the Brooklyn-based brand's entry into the air-pulse category, a $125 USB-C rechargeable suction vibrator that competes with the Womanizer Premium and Satisfyer Pro…

2026-05-01

Sex Toys

Two-for-One: The Hot Octopuss Pulse Duo Lux Is the Guybrator That Built In a Couples Vibrator

The Hot Octopuss Pulse Duo Lux is the London-based brand's flagship couples device — a £169.95 (~$215 USD) silicone-and-ABS guybrator with the company's patented PulsePlate…

2026-05-01

Sex Toys

Form Follows Function: The JimmyJane Form 2 Is the Yves Béhar–Designed Vibrator That's Outlived Three Industry Resets

The JimmyJane Form 2 is the dual-pronged clitoral vibrator launched in 2009 as a collaboration between industrial designer Yves Béhar (fuseproject) and JimmyJane founder Ethan…

2026-05-01

Femtech & Reproductive

Return to Sender: Federal Judge Refuses to Block Mail-Order Mifepristone, but Hands FDA a Six-Month Clock

On April 7, 2026, U.S. District Judge David Joseph in Lafayette, Louisiana refused to block prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone from being filled by mail across the…

2026-05-01

Sex Toys

Strapped In, Sized Up: The Sportsheets Plus Size Harness Fits Hips Up to 72 Inches and Comes With a Lifetime Warranty

The Sportsheets Plus Size Beginners Strap-On Harness is the size-inclusive standard in a category where size inclusivity has historically been an afterthought. Made in the USA by…

2026-05-01

Sex Toys

Ring Around the Couples Toy: The We-Vibe Pivot Is the App-Controlled Cock Ring That Actually Lets a Partner Drive

The We-Vibe Pivot is We-Vibe's app-controlled vibrating cock ring — currently $89 (special) / $129 (regular) on the official We-Vibe site. It's a rechargeable silicone ring with a…

2026-05-01

Sexual Wellness & Health

Lubed and Leaf-Certified: pjur Completes Vegan Society Trademark Across Its ORGANIC Line

On April 30, 2026, German intimate-care brand pjur announced that pjur ORGANIC Fresh and pjur ORGANIC Touch had been awarded the internationally recognized Vegan Trademark by The…

2026-05-01

Regulation & Policy

Class Action: Federal Trial of Mississippi Superintendent Tests Whether Looking Away From AI CSAM Is a Crime

On April 27, 2026, jury selection began in U.S. District Court in Aberdeen, Mississippi for the federal trial of Edward Lee Childress, 66, the former superintendent of the Corinth…

2026-04-30

Regulation & Policy

Hawkeye Eye Check: Iowa Senate Unanimously Passes Age Verification Bill, Ports the Texas Playbook

On April 29, 2026, the Iowa Senate unanimously passed HF 2297, requiring age verification on websites where at least one-third of the content is sexually harmful to minors. The…

2026-04-30

Regulation & Policy

Pulling Out: Trump Administration Quietly Eliminates U.S. Support for Birth Control Abroad

On April 29, 2026, NPR reported that the second Trump administration has effectively eliminated U.S. funding for international family planning, contraception, and condom…

2026-04-30

Regulation & Policy

"One Vote to Ban Them All: UK Lords Pass Step-Family Porn Prohibition by a Single Vote"

On March 3, 2026, the UK House of Lords voted 144-143 to amend the Crime and Policing Bill to ban pornography depicting sexual relationships between step-relatives — passing one…

2026-04-30

Content Platforms & Creator

Link in Bio, Out of the Closet: BranditScan Launches UrLinks as Adult Creators' DMCA Protector Goes Full Suite

On April 28, 2026, Quebec-based DMCA-takedown service BranditScan announced UrLinks, an AI-driven link-in-bio platform pitched directly at adult content creators who get…

2026-04-30

Education & Research

Locker Room Education: It's On Us Finds Less Than a Third of College Men Got Formal Sex Ed Before Arriving on Campus

On April 29, 2026, the consent and sexual-violence-prevention nonprofit It's On Us released "The Preparation Problem," a survey of approximately 1,000 college-enrolled men ages…

2026-04-30

Sex Toys

Two Birds, One Vibrator: The Biird Namii 2 Combines Air Pulse and Vibration in a Mood-Light Package

The Biird Namii 2 is a 2-in-1 clitoral stimulator that pairs 7 air-pulse suction intensities with 6 vibration modes, retailing for €114.99 (about $119) on biird.co. Independent…

2026-04-30

Sex Toys

Plug and Play Slowly: The Doc Johnson Mood Naughty 1 Trainer Set Is Anal 101 in a Box

The Doc Johnson Mood Naughty 1 Trainer Set is a $25–$35 graduated three-piece silicone butt plug set sold at Amazon, Walmart, and most adult retailers. The set ships in three…

2026-04-30

Sex Toys

Atomic Energy: The Hot Octopuss Atom Plus Is the Dual-Motor Cock Ring That Treats the Perineum Like the Main Event

The Hot Octopuss Atom Plus is a $89–$119 vibrating cock ring with two independently controlled motors — one in the ring itself, the second positioned underneath to stimulate the…

2026-04-30

Sex Toys

Drug Store, Drug-Free: The plusOne Vibrating Bullet Is the $16 Target Bestseller With 9,000 Five-Star Reviews

The plusOne Waterproof Rechargeable Vibrating Bullet is a $15.99 silicone bullet vibrator sold at Target, Walmart, Amazon, and CVS — one of the cheapest body-safe rechargeable…

2026-04-30

Sex Toys

Open Sesame: The TENGA Flip Zero Is the Reusable Stroker That Made Cleaning Sexy

The TENGA Flip Zero is a $80–$100 reusable Japanese male masturbator measuring 6.3 inches long by 1.9 inches wide, with a hinged casing that — true to the name — flips open for…

2026-04-30

Sex Toys

Skin in the Game: The Vixen Mustang VixSkin Is the Dual-Density Silicone Dildo Reviewers Won't Stop Recommending

The Vixen Creations Mustang VixSkin is a $99–$138 dual-density platinum silicone dildo measuring 6.5 inches long by 1.625 inches wide, made in San Francisco by one of the original…

2026-04-30

Male Sexual Health

"Prime-Time GLP-1: Amazon One Medical Enters Weight-Loss Telehealth, Hims Stock Slides 4%"

On April 21, 2026, Amazon launched a comprehensive GLP-1 weight management program through One Medical, integrating Wegovy, Foundayo, and Eli Lilly weight-loss drug access with…

2026-04-29

Regulation & Policy

"Big Tech Stands Down: CCIA Drops Utah App Store Age Verification Lawsuit"

On April 21, 2026, the Computer & Communication Industry Association (CCIA) — the trade group representing Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon — withdrew its constitutional challenge…

2026-04-29

Content Platforms & Creator

American Pie Goes OnlyFans: Shannon Elizabeth Launches Account Citing Hollywood Control

On April 16, 2026, 52-year-old actress Shannon Elizabeth — best known for her breakout role in the original American Pie — launched her OnlyFans account after announcing the move…

2026-04-29

AI & Emerging Tech

"Look What You Made Her Trademark: Taylor Swift Files USPTO Filings to Block AI Deepfakes of Her Voice and Image"

On April 28, 2026, Taylor Swift filed three trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office covering two audio clips of her voice and one image of her on stage…

2026-04-29

Femtech & Reproductive

"Use It or Lose It: 128 Democrats Sound Alarm as Title X Faces Funding Cliff on March 31"

On March 17, 2026, NPR reported that Title X — the 56-year-old federal program providing free birth control, STI testing, and cancer screenings to low-income patients — faces an…

2026-04-29

Sex Toys

"Kiiroo Onyx+: The Stroker Whose 10 Contracting Rings Try to Mimic the Real Thing"

The Kiiroo Onyx+ is the third-generation interactive Bluetooth stroker from Dutch teledildonics maker Kiiroo, currently retailing at $153 (down from a $219 list). Where the Keon…

2026-04-29

Sex Toys

"Lovense Lapis: The Three-Motor Strapless Strap-On That Vibrates Both Wearer and Receiver"

The Lovense Lapis is a $139 (sale; $259 MSRP) double-ended app-controlled strapless strap-on — a flexible silicone dildo with a smaller G-spot bulb on one end and a 9.06-inch…

2026-04-29

Sex Toys

"Ohdoki's Oh!: The $179 Sonic Vibrator That Vibrates to Your Spotify Playlist"

The Oh! is a $179 sonic vibrator from Ohdoki, the Norwegian sex-tech firm best known for The Handy automatic stroker. Released to retail September 2024 after a CES 2024 debut, it…

2026-04-29

Sex Toys

"TENGA Aero: The 10-Click Suction Dial That Makes a Manual Stroker Feel Engineered"

The TENGA Aero is a $79.99 reusable manual male masturbator from Japan's TENGA, available in two sleeve textures: Cobalt Ring (TAH-002) and Silver Ring (TAH-001). It is TENGA's…

2026-04-29

Sex Toys

"Tracy's Dog OG 3: The Modular Suction-and-Wand Combo That Costs $90 and Punches Way Above It"

The Tracy's Dog OG 3 is a $89.99 modular dual-stimulation toy from the Chinese-Australian brand best known for the viral OG Pro 2. Where the Pro 2 fused a suction head and…

2026-04-29

Sex Toys

"Womanizer Next Duo: The Rabbit That Stacks 3D Pleasure Air on Top of a G-Spot Vibrator"

The Womanizer Next Duo, launched October 16, 2025 at $239, is the brand's flagship rabbit vibrator, pairing its newest 3D Pleasure Air air-pulse clitoral nozzle with a separate,…

2026-04-29

Regulation & Policy

Bipartisan Backstop: Lieu and Obernolte Unveil Sweeping AI Bill With Deepfake and Whistleblower Teeth

On April 27, 2026, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-California), the lead Democrat on the House Bipartisan Task Force on AI, announced a sweeping new AI bill that includes provisions targeting…

2026-04-28

Sex Toys

Open and Shut Case: The Fleshlight Quickshot Is the $35 Stroker That Doubles as a Couples Toy

The Fleshlight Quickshot is a ~$35–$45 compact open-ended male masturbator from Fleshlight, sized substantially smaller than the flagship Pink Lady (3.5 inches long vs. ~10…

2026-04-28

Sex Toys

Sharing Is Caring: The LELO Boomerang Is the Double-Ended Vibrator Built for Two People at Once

The LELO Boomerang is a curved double-ended vibrator designed for shared penetrative play between two partners. Each end has its own independent motor running 8 vibration settings…

2026-04-28

Sex Toys

Tap That: The Lovense Osci 3 Stuffs Oscillation, Vibration, and Body Heat Into One G-Spot Vibrator

The Lovense Osci 3 is a ~$139.99 / £159 G-spot vibrator with three independent stimulation systems baked into one body: an oscillating tip on the internal arm that taps rather…

2026-04-28

Sex Toys

Joining the Band: Maude's $52 Vibrating Couples Ring Sneaks Sex Tech Onto the Bedside Table

Maude Band is a $52 vibrating cock ring from Brooklyn-based modern intimacy brand Maude — the brand's first product designed explicitly for partnered use. It's a compact (2.4 ×…

2026-04-28

Sex Toys

Vacuum Sealed: TENGA's Air-Tech Is the Reusable Cup That Made the Disposable Egg Look Quaint

The TENGA Air-Tech is a reusable male masturbator from Japanese brand TENGA, priced ~$35–$50 depending on variant, in a pocketable cup form factor that uses an internal…

2026-04-28

Sex Toys

Couples Suction: The We-Vibe Melt 2 Slims Down Pleasure Air for Partnered Play

The We-Vibe Melt 2 is a $149 pressure-wave clitoral stimulator from We-Vibe (Lovense Group), positioned explicitly as a couples-friendly evolution of the original Melt that…

2026-04-28

AI & Emerging Tech

"Heart-Bot Heartbreak: Drexel Study Finds Teens Hit All Six Markers of Behavioral Addiction to AI Companions"

On April 13, 2026, Drexel University researchers released findings showing teenagers are exhibiting all six clinical components of behavioral addiction in their use of AI…

2026-04-27

Sex Toys

"Finger Painting: Hot Octopuss DiGiT Turns Your Hand Into the Vibrator"

The Hot Octopuss DiGiT is exactly what it sounds like: a small bullet-style vibrator with a finger-loop chassis that straps the motor onto your index or middle finger. Hot…

2026-04-27

Sex Toys

"Ring of Power: Lovense Diamo Is the App-Controlled Cock Ring That Outclasses the Category"

The Lovense Diamo is Lovense's first and only Bluetooth-enabled vibrating cock ring — a soft silicone loop that wraps the base of the penis and houses a single, powerful motor on…

2026-04-27

Sex Toys

"Stay-Hard Driver: MysteryVibe Tenuto 2 Is the Wearable Vibrator Built to Treat ED"

The MysteryVibe Tenuto 2 is the second generation of MysteryVibe's flagship male wearable — a U-shaped, four-motor vibrator that wraps around the base of the penis and applies…

2026-04-27

Sex Toys

"Mouth Off: Smile Makers The Poet Brings Three Mouths to the Air-Pulse Party"

The Poet is Smile Makers' first air-pulse suction vibrator — a luxe addition to the Singapore-founded, beauty-aisle-friendly brand best known for its profession-themed silicone…

2026-04-27

Sex Toys

"Triple Threat: Tantus Charmer Is the Gender-Neutral Dildo Built to Hit Every Spot"

The Tantus Charmer is one of the brand's most enduring designs — a curved, dual-bulged silicone dildo from the Oregon-based, US-manufactured Tantus that has held a spot in best-of…

2026-04-27

Sex Toys

"O My: We-Vibe Sync O Wears the Crown for Wearable Couples Vibrators"

The We-Vibe Sync O is the U-shaped, app-controlled couples vibrator from We-Vibe (the flagship brand of Lovense Group, formerly WOW Tech) designed to be worn during penetrative…

2026-04-27

Sex Toys

"Green With Envy: Womanizer Premium Eco Is the Sustainable Air-Pulse Worth the Hype"

The Womanizer Premium Eco is Womanizer's sustainability flagship — the world's first sex toy molded from biolene, a biodegradable cornstarch-based material designed to replace…

2026-04-27

Femtech & Reproductive

"Patch It Up: HRT Prescriptions Triple as FDA Warning-Label Removal Hits Pharmacies"

On April 8, 2026, Bloomberg published a deep-dive showing that estrogen patch prescriptions in the US have more than tripled between 2018 and February 2026, with prescribing rates…

2026-04-27

Sexual Wellness & Health

"ADAP Out, MISTR In: Largest US PrEP Telehealth Backfills Florida HIV Care After State Cuts"

On April 6, 2026, MISTR — the largest US telehealth platform for HIV prevention and treatment — announced it would provide free, long-term HIV care plus up to $250/month in…

2026-04-27

Femtech & Reproductive

App-titude Test Failed: Experts Warn 80% of Fertility Tracking Apps Get Predictions Wrong

On April 25, 2026, AFP-syndicated coverage from Medical Xpress, Channels TV, and Taipei Times amplified a warning from European gynecologists and France's INSERM (National…

2026-04-26

Sexual Wellness & Health

Pill of Two: FDA Approves Merck's IDVYNSO as First Tenofovir-Free Once-Daily HIV Combo

On April 21, 2026, the FDA approved Merck's IDVYNSO (doravirine 100 mg / islatravir 0.25 mg) as a complete once-daily, two-drug oral regimen for HIV-1 — the first non-INSTI,…

2026-04-26

Payments & Commerce

Stable Genius: Pornhub Drops Tether for Circle's USDC, Citing MiCA Compliance

On April 21, 2026, Pornhub parent company Aylo notified creators by email that the platform is phasing out Tether's USDT and replacing it with Circle's USDC as the preferred…

2026-04-26

Sex Toys

The Original P-Spot: The Aneros MGX Trident Is the Hands-Free Prostate Massager That Started the Category

The Aneros MGX Trident is a $69–$95 hands-free manual prostate massager — no motors, no batteries, no app. It's the original Aneros design, updated in the Trident series with a…

2026-04-26

Funding & M&A

Echo Chamber: COTR Adds Together's Patented Two-Way Couples Vibrator to a Portfolio Already Holding b-Vibe and Le Wand

On April 17, 2026, COTR, Inc. — parent of b-Vibe, Le Wand, and The Cowgirl — announced it has completed acquisition of all assets and exclusive distribution rights for the…

2026-04-26

Sex Toys

Hot Pocket: The Lovense Calor Heats Up to Body Temperature in 5 Minutes Flat

The Lovense Calor is a $99–$109 app-controlled compact male masturbator that warms its silicone interior to 38–42°C (100–107°F) in roughly five minutes — the closest a stroker has…

2026-04-26

Sex Toys

Two Heads Are Better Than One: The Lovense Hyphy Stuffs a Pinpoint Bullet and a G-Spot Vibe Into the Same Toy

The Lovense Hyphy is a $79–$99 dual-end vibrator with two completely different motors: a high-frequency pinpoint tip on one side for clitoral stimulation, and a curved rumbly base…

2026-04-26

Sex Toys

Cherry on Top: Magic Motion's Sundae Is the App-Controlled Egg Vibrator Built for Long-Distance Couples

The Magic Motion Sundae is a $59–$89 wearable egg vibrator with full Bluetooth app control, designed primarily for couples and long-distance partner play. Magic Motion is one of…

2026-04-26

Sex Toys

Squeeze Play: The Satisfyer Yoni Power 1 Kegel Set Is Pelvic Floor Training With a Real Warranty

The Satisfyer Yoni Power 1 is a $14–$22 three-piece graduated weighted ben wa ball set built for pelvic floor training. The set ships with three balls in increasing difficulty —…

2026-04-26

Sex Toys

A Cute Acute: The Tantus Acute Is the Beginner Silicone Dildo Built Around an Honest 5.5 Inches

The Tantus Acute is a $59–$75 ultra-premium silicone dildo with a curved 5.5-inch insertable shaft, a slim 1.25-inch diameter, and a forward-pointing tip designed for G-spot or…

2026-04-26

Sex Toys

Starter Pack: The Womanizer Starlet 3 Is the Cheapest Way Into Real Pleasure Air Technology

The Womanizer Starlet 3 is a $59–$79 entry-level Pleasure Air clitoral stimulator from the brand that invented the air-pulse category in 2014. It uses the same suction-and-pulse…

2026-04-26

Male Sexual Health

Low-T, High Stakes: FDA Opens the Door to Approved Testosterone Therapy for Low Libido

On April 20, 2026, the FDA published a Federal Register notice (2026-07615) inviting holders of approved testosterone replacement therapy NDAs to submit supplemental applications…

2026-04-25

AI & Emerging Tech

Risk Factor: SpaceX Tells IPO Investors Grok's Sexual-Imagery Probes Could Cost Markets

On April 23, 2026, Reuters reported that SpaceX has explicitly warned in its S-1 IPO prospectus that ongoing global investigations into xAI's Grok chatbot generating sexually…

2026-04-25

AI & Emerging Tech

Lights, Camera, Takedown: YouTube Hands Celebrities the Off-Switch for Their Own Deepfakes

On April 22, 2026, YouTube announced an expansion of its AI Likeness Detection tool that opens enrollment to celebrities, entertainers, and the talent agencies that represent them…

2026-04-25

Sex Toys

Just Add Water: The Bathmate HydroMax7 Is the Hydropump That Made Penis Pumps Mainstream Again

The Bathmate HydroMax7 is a $199–$229 water-based penis pump for men with erect length 5–7 inches, using water-pressure rather than air-vacuum to create even, comfortable suction.…

2026-04-25

Sex Toys

Mini Wand Big Punch: The Lovense Domi 2 Is the Compact Massager That Survives the Lovense Ecosystem

The Lovense Domi 2 is a $129–$149 compact wand massager (9.2 inches) with a 7,000 RPM motor, app-controlled vibration, music sync, and full integration into the Lovense Remote…

2026-04-25

Femtech & Reproductive

More Than: National Infertility Awareness Week Spotlights Male Infertility and Mental Health

National Infertility Awareness Week ran April 19–25, 2026 with the theme "More Than" — RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association's pivot away from purely female-centered…

2026-04-25

Sex Toys

Turbo Boost: The Nu Sensuelle Baelii XLR8 Is the 9,000-RPM G-Spot Vibrator With a Cheat Code

The Nu Sensuelle Baelii XLR8 is a $79–$95 flexible silicone G-spot vibrator with a curved tip, 15 vibration functions, and a Turbo Boost button that pushes the motor to 9,000 RPM…

2026-04-25

Sex Toys

Wear and Forget: The SVAKOM Erica Is the Wearable Dual-Stim That Stays Where You Put It

The SVAKOM Erica is a $69–$99 wearable dual-motor vibrator with independently controllable G-spot and clitoral arms, designed for hands-free wear during foreplay, public play, or…

2026-04-25

Sex Toys

Big Energy in Small Packaging: The We-Vibe Touch X Is the Palm-Sized Vibrator That Travels

The We-Vibe Touch X is a $99–$129 palm-sized external vibrator covered in body-safe medical-grade silicone, with a flat-tipped contoured head and a deep rumbly motor that has…

2026-04-25

Sex Toys

P-Spot Pacesetter: The We-Vibe Vector Is the Adjustable App-Controlled Prostate Massager That Stays Put

The We-Vibe Vector (and Vector+) is a $129–$149 vibrating prostate massager with two motors — one in the bulb for prostate stimulation, one external for the perineum — adjustable…

2026-04-25

Content Platforms & Creator

"Court Adjourned: OnlyFans' Bonnie Blue Dodges Westminster Hearing as Prosecutors 'Review' Embassy Stunt Case"

On April 22, 2026, OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue (real name Tia Billinger) was scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London to face charges of outraging public…

2026-04-24

Femtech & Reproductive

"Hot Flash Sale: Hers Enters Menopause Care With $134/Month Estrogen Patches as US Shortage Deepens"

On April 22, 2026, Hers — the women's health arm of Hims & Hers Health — launched a dedicated menopause and perimenopause specialty, offering estrogen patch kits starting at $134…

2026-04-24

Sexual Wellness & Health

"Pill of Good Health: San Francisco Syphilis Drops 24% as Doxy-PEP Becomes the Real STI Prevention Story"

On April 14, 2026, the San Francisco Department of Public Health released its 2025 STI surveillance data showing dramatic declines across the city's three primary reportable…

2026-04-24

Sex Toys

"Flip the Script: The Arcwave Ghost Is a $40 Silicone Stroker With Two Textures in One Sleeve"

The Arcwave Ghost is a ~$39.95 reusable male stroker by Arcwave, the men's pleasure brand under WOW Tech Group (the same parent that owns Womanizer and We-Vibe). Launched in 2021…

2026-04-24

Sex Toys

"Queen's Gambit: The Hot Octopuss Queen Bee Uses a Vibrating Plate to Deliver Pleasure No Motor Can Fake"

The Hot Octopuss Queen Bee is a ~$99–$139 clitoral stimulator built around the London brand's proprietary PulsePlate Technology — a piston-driven oscillating plate that delivers…

2026-04-24

Sex Toys

"Lick and Promise: The LELO Ora 3 Spins a Silicone Nub That Mimics the Real Thing"

The LELO Ora 3 is a ~$179 oral-sex-simulating clitoral stimulator by Swedish brand LELO, the third generation of a product line LELO launched to mixed-but-passionate reviews in…

2026-04-24

Sex Toys

"Wide Mouth, Big Ideas: The LELO SILA Cruise Is the Sonic Stimulator for People Who Find Air-Pulse Too Intense"

The LELO SILA Cruise is a ~$169 sonic wave clitoral stimulator made by Swedish luxury brand LELO, positioned in their premium SenSonic line alongside the pricier SONA 3 Cruise…

2026-04-24

Sex Toys

"Small Package, Full App: The Lovense Ambi Is the Cheapest Way Into the Lovense Ecosystem"

The Lovense Ambi is a ~$59 compact bullet vibrator made by Hong Kong-based Lovense, positioned as the entry-level gateway into the brand's app-controlled, long-distance-capable…

2026-04-24

Sex Toys

"Control Issues: MYHIXEL Is the FDA-Listed Stroker With a Clinical Trial Behind Its Stamina Claims"

MYHIXEL Control II is a ~$199 male masturbator paired with an 8-week AI-guided app training program, made by Spanish brand MYHIXEL and built specifically to treat premature…

2026-04-24

Sex Toys

"Heavy Metal: The nJoy Pfun Plug Is 11 Ounces of Stainless Steel Built for Sitting, Not Striding"

The nJoy Pfun Plug is a ~$90–$120 solid stainless-steel anal plug designed specifically to target the prostate — nJoy's answer to the question "what if a butt plug could actually…

2026-04-24

Sex Toys

"Flip It and Use It: The TENGA Uni Is the Gender-Neutral Sleeve That Works for Fingers, Penises, or Toys"

The TENGA Uni is a ~$7 single-use textured elastomer sleeve made by TENGA, the Japanese brand that built the modern male stroker category with its original Egg line. The Uni is…

2026-04-24

Sex Toys

"Air Mail: The Bellesa Diskreet Air Hides Cinetic Suction Inside a Compact That Could Pass for Lipstick"

The Bellesa Diskreet Air is a $89–$119 compact air-pulse clitoral stimulator designed to pass as anything but a sex toy. The entire device — the vibrator and its magnetic charging…

2026-04-23

Payments & Commerce

"Adult Manga's Banking Headache: FAKKU Loses Longtime Payment Processor, Pivots to Crypto and Pre-Paid"

On April 19, 2026, Anime News Network published FAKKU's official statement disclosing that the long-running adult manga publisher's primary payment processor terminated its…

2026-04-23

Sex Toys

"Get the Right Angle: The Liberator Wedge Is the Sex Pillow That Made Foam Furniture a Bedroom Category"

The Liberator Wedge is a $90–$110 high-density foam triangular positioning pillow specifically engineered for sex — not a standard household wedge pillow repurposed for the…

2026-04-23

Sex Toys

"Read My Lips: Lora DiCarlo's Baci Uses Robotic Suction-Plus-Vibration to Mimic Oral Sex"

The Baci by Lora DiCarlo is a $160 luxury clitoral stimulator from the Bend, Oregon brand that became briefly notorious for having its CES 2019 Innovation Award rescinded — and…

2026-04-23

Sex Toys

"Spray and Stay: Promescent Delay Spray Is the Only PE Treatment With an IRB-Certified Clinical Trial Behind It"

Promescent Desensitizing Delay Spray is a $24.95 (2.6 ml) topical lidocaine spray for premature ejaculation, manufactured by Absorption Pharmaceuticals. It is the only delay spray…

2026-04-23

Sex Toys

"Ringmaster: The Tantus Cisco Stacks Pleasure Rings Up a 10-Inch Silicone Shaft for the Long Haul"

The Tantus Cisco is a $90–$110 non-vibrating dildo from the original American silicone toy maker — a 10.75-inch curved shaft with five evenly-spaced pleasure rings rising up the…

2026-04-23

Sex Toys

"Twist of Fate: The TENGA Spinner Is the $28 Reusable Stroker That Won a Red Dot Award"

The TENGA Spinner is the Tokyo brand's $28 reusable male stroker — a soft TPE sleeve wrapped in a slim plastic case with an internal flex-coil that physically twists the sleeve…

2026-04-23

Sex Toys

"Some Like It Hot: Womanizer's Marilyn Monroe Special Edition Is the Pleasure Air Toy That Belongs on a Vanity"

The Womanizer Classic 2 Marilyn Monroe Special Edition is a $119 limited-edition redesign of Womanizer's foundational Pleasure Air clitoral stimulator, dressed up in a four-color…

2026-04-23

Sex Toys

"Hush Money: Womanizer's First-Ever Vibrator Trades Pleasure Air for Whisper-Quiet UltraWave Tech"

The Womanizer Vibe is a $129 traditional vibrator from a brand that, until 2024, had built its entire reputation on suction. It was Womanizer's first-ever vibrator and remains the…

2026-04-23

Male Sexual Health

Pomegranate Power Hour: Life Extension Bets Erectile Health on a Fenugreek-and-Fruit Formula

On April 21, 2026, Life Extension launched Advanced Male Sexual Support, a new dietary supplement built around a pomegranate-cacao extract blend plus proprietary FenuMat fenugreek…

2026-04-22

Sex Toys

No Batteries Required: The Arcwave Pow Is the Manual Stroker With Honest-to-God Suction Control

Arcwave is WOW Tech's premium men's-side brand — the same parent company behind Womanizer and We-Vibe — and the Pow is the manual, non-motorized stroker that sits below the…

2026-04-22

Sex Toys

Wing It: The Dame Eva II Is the Hands-Free Couples Vibrator That Actually Stays Put

The Eva II is Dame Products' refined second generation of its original 2014 Eva, the first mass-market hands-free vibrator designed to stay in place under the labia during…

2026-04-22

Sex Toys

Have a Ball: Fun Factory's Bouncer Stuffs Three Rolling Weights Into a Silicone Dildo for a Sensation No Vibrator Can Match

The Bouncer is the standout oddball in Fun Factory's German-made silicone dildo lineup — a 7-inch curved silicone shaft with three free-rolling weighted balls sealed inside the…

2026-04-22

Sex Toys

Snowman, Actually: The iroha Yuki by Tenga Is the Softest Beginner Vibrator You've Never Heard Of

iroha is Tenga's women-led sub-brand — launched in 2013, refreshed again in 2023 — aimed squarely at people who find most vibrators too hard, too buzzy, too phallic, or too…

2026-04-22

Sex Toys

Spin Class: The TENGA Flex Is the $40 Spiral Stroker That Actually Twists While You Thrust

The TENGA Flex is the spiral-cased reusable stroker in Tenga's core Japan-made lineup, alongside the Flip Zero, Flip 360, and disposable Egg. Launched in 2017 and continuously…

2026-04-22

Sex Toys

Huff 'n' Puff: Why the Unbound Puff Remains the Best Under-$50 Suction Vibe in 2026

The Puff is the suction toy made by female-led Unbound (unbound.nyc), the Brooklyn brand that turned a feminist subscription box into a full retail line. Originally released in…

2026-04-22

Sex Toys

Thigh Noon: The We-Vibe Moxie+ Is the Panty Vibrator That Turns Dinner Into Foreplay

The Moxie+ is We-Vibe's second-generation magnetic-clip panty vibrator, an upgrade to the 2019 original that adds a splashproof wireless remote and full We-Vibe app support for…

2026-04-22

Sex Toys

Shape Shifter: Wild Flower's Enby 2 Is the Vibrator That Ignores Gender Entirely

Wild Flower is a Brooklyn-based, queer- and non-binary-owned sex-toy company best known for the Enby, its flagship gender-neutral vibrator. The Enby 2 is the 2020s refresh of the…

2026-04-22

AI & Emerging Tech

App Store Stripped Bare: Apple and Google Caught Hosting 38 Nudify Apps With 483M Downloads

On April 15, 2026, the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) published a report, co-released with Bloomberg, documenting that Apple and Google continue to host and actively promote AI…

2026-04-21

Regulation & Policy

Parlez-Vous Contempt: Elon Musk Skips Paris Hearing on Grok Sexual Deepfakes and Minor Imagery

On April 20, 2026, Elon Musk failed to appear before French prosecutors in Paris after being summoned for questioning as part of the Paris prosecutor's ongoing investigation into…

2026-04-21

Market Data & Trends

Peak Performance: SNS Insider Pegs Global SexTech Market at $240B by 2035 as AI-Integrated Devices Lead 21.6% CAGR

On April 20, 2026, SNS Insider released its updated Global SexTech Market report, projecting the market will grow from USD 50.26 billion in 2025 to USD 240.55 billion by 2035 at a…

2026-04-21

Sex Toys

Trained by Humans, Run by a Machine: The Autoblow AI Ultra Is the Stroker That Learned From a Real Study

The Autoblow AI Ultra is a plug-in, full-shaft-gripping automatic male stroker developed by entrepreneur Brian Sloan's Very Intelligent Ecommerce. The product's defining pitch:…

2026-04-21

Sex Toys

Budget Buzz: The Hot Octopuss JETT Brings Dual-Frequency Guybrator Fun Under $60

The Hot Octopuss JETT is the British brand's entry-level "guybrator" — a hands-free, sleeve-style penis vibrator that uses the same PulsePlate oscillation philosophy as the…

2026-04-21

Sex Toys

Ride the Wave: The LELO Soraya Wave Brings Come-Hither Motion to the Rabbit Category

The LELO Soraya Wave is a dual-stimulation rabbit vibrator that uses the brand's patented WaveMotion technology to create a rising-and-falling, come-hither internal motion rather…

2026-04-21

Pleasure Tech & Devices

Roll With It: Lovense Launches Velvo Rabbit With 360° NeoSpin Rolling Bead Tech

On April 10, 2026, Lovense launched the Velvo — a new rabbit-style dual-stimulation vibrator built around a novel internal mechanism called NeoSpin Technology, which rotates a…

2026-04-21

Sex Toys

Weight Training: The nJoy Eleven Is a 2.75-Pound Stainless Steel Statement Piece That Actually Earns It

The nJoy Eleven is an 11-inch, 2.75-pound (44 oz) stainless steel dildo hand-polished to a mirror finish, with an ergonomic S-curve and two bulbous heads — one 1.75 inches in…

2026-04-21

Sex Toys

Get a Grip: The Tantus Goddess Handle Makes a Silicone Dildo Easy to Wield

The Tantus Goddess Handle is a non-vibrating, non-motorized silicone dildo with an ergonomic built-in handle — a design made for users who want the manual control of an insertable…

2026-04-21

Sexual Wellness & Health

The Hot Flash Heard 'Round the Bedroom: Wicked Launches First OTC Arousal Serum for Menopause

On April 17, 2026, Wicked Sensual Care announced the launch of simply timeless Arousal Serum — described as the first non-prescription arousal serum formulated specifically for…

2026-04-21

Sex Toys

Two Is Better Than One: The Womanizer Duo 2 Stacks Pleasure Air on Top of a G-Spot Vibrator

The Womanizer Duo 2 is a dual-stimulation rabbit-style device that pairs the brand's Pleasure Air air-pulse technology with a separate G-spot vibrating shaft — essentially…

2026-04-21

Pleasure Tech & Devices

Yeehaw: COTR's Cowgirl Rodeo Rumbler Grinder Wins a Red Dot Design Award

On April 17, 2026, COTR announced that its Cowgirl Rodeo Rumbler Grinder — a dual-action grinding/vibrating sex machine launched in 2024 — has been awarded a Red Dot Design Award,…

2026-04-21

Education & Research

Talk. Test. Treat: CDC's STI Awareness Week Spotlights 145% Rise in Women's Syphilis

The CDC's 2026 STI Awareness Week ran April 12 through 18, 2026, with agency messaging and state health-department companion events landing between April 6 and April 16. Central…

2026-04-20

Femtech & Reproductive

Holy Land, Holy Grail: Femasys Expands to Israel With Less-Invasive Fertility Devices

On April 16, 2026, Georgia-based biomedical company Femasys announced a strategic partnership with AMI Technologies to introduce its fertility portfolio to the Israeli market. The…

2026-04-20

Regulation & Policy

Mountain Mama, Show Your ID: West Virginia Becomes 26th State to Mandate Adult-Site Age Verification

In mid-April 2026, West Virginia joined the growing majority of U.S. states mandating age verification for online commercial adult content, becoming the 26th state to enact such…

2026-04-20

AI & Emerging Tech

Class Act: Tennessee Teens File First Class-Action Against xAI Over Grok Deepfakes

On April 14, 2026, three teenage girls from Tennessee filed a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging Grok was used to transform their social media and yearbook…

2026-04-20

Sex Toys

Tight Squeeze: The Arcwave Voy Is the Best Manual Stroker Money Can Buy (No Batteries Required)

The Arcwave Voy is the compact, fully-silicone manual stroker that keeps ending up at the top of Reddit's r/sextoys "best non-motorized stroker" threads. Made by Arcwave (the…

2026-04-20

Sex Toys

Start Small: The b-Vibe Novice Is the Beginner Butt Plug That Everyone Actually Recommends

The b-Vibe Novice is a $135 remote-control vibrating anal plug from b-Vibe, the sex educator-founded brand that has dominated the "serious-but-approachable anal play" category…

2026-04-20

Sex Toys

The Heavyweight Champion: Doxy's Die Cast 3 Is the Wand That Makes the Magic Wand Feel Tame

The Doxy Die Cast 3 is the British-made plug-in wand that hardcore reviewers keep calling the benchmark for deep, rumbly vibration. Built by UK manufacturer Doxy, the Die Cast 3…

2026-04-20

Materials & Safety

"Not-So-Sweet Nothings: FDA Catches Chocolates, Honey, and Supplements Hiding Prescription ED Drugs"

Between March 12 and March 19, 2026, the FDA announced three separate voluntary nationwide recalls of consumer products found to contain undeclared prescription erectile…

2026-04-20

Sex Toys

Clear for Takeoff: The Fleshlight Universal Launch Is the Automated Stroker Built for Interactive Content

The Fleshlight Universal Launch is what most people mean when they say "the Fleshlight Launch" — a $199.95 motorized, automated stroker that holds and drives a standard Fleshlight…

2026-04-20

Sex Toys

Signal Strength: OhMiBod's Esca 2 Is the Wearable G-Spot Vibrator Built for Cam Work and Long Distance

The OhMiBod Esca 2 is a $119 to $129 wearable insertable vibrator developed in partnership with Kiiroo, designed from the outset for two specific use cases that the broader G-spot…

2026-04-20

Sex Toys

Star-Crossed Lovers: Svakom's Pulse Galaxie Is the Air-Pulse Toy That Doubles as a Night Light

The Svakom Pulse Galaxie is the 2024 air-pulse clitoral stimulator that asks a reasonable question — why shouldn't a sex toy also set the mood? Retailing at a $109 MSRP (currently…

2026-04-20

Regulation & Policy

Show Your Age, Not Your Face: EU Launches Privacy-First Age Verification App With Zero-Knowledge Proofs

On April 15, 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU's bloc-wide age verification app — the "mini-wallet" — is technically ready for…

2026-04-19

Sex Toys

Neck and Neck: The Crave Vesper 2 Is the Vibrator You Can Actually Wear Out to Dinner

The Crave Vesper 2 is the second-generation waterproof vibrator necklace from San Francisco-based Crave, designed by a team of former Google and Apple engineers. It's the…

2026-04-19

Sex Toys

Hands-Free and Tireless: Fun Factory's Stronic G Is the Thrusting Toy That Doesn't Actually Vibrate

The Fun Factory Stronic G is a self-thrusting pulsator — a category of device invented by German manufacturer Fun Factory — that uses internal magnets rather than a vibrating…

2026-04-19

Sex Toys

Molded to Order: Kiiroo's Feel Luxy Dutch Stroker Puts a Real Performer's Anatomy in the Keon

Kiiroo launched the Feel Luxy Dutch stroker on February 6, 2026 — a Valentine's Day-timed expansion of its FeelStars collection, with the sleeve cast directly from the anatomy of…

2026-04-19

Sex Toys

Hand Helper: The Lovense Gush 2 Turns Your Own Grip Into a Vibration Machine

The Lovense Gush 2 is Lovense's updated take on the "male vibrator" category — an adjustable open silicone sleeve with dual internal motors that wraps around the penis to add…

2026-04-19

Sex Toys

Impossible Mission Accepted: Lovense Mission 2 Is the Touch-Sense Dildo That Gets Deeper On Demand

The Lovense Mission 2 is a rechargeable app-controlled vibrating dildo with a 180° adjustable suction-cup base, 5.5 inches of insertable length, and a Touch-Sense feature that…

2026-04-19

Sex Toys

Squeeze Play: The Magic Flamingo Max Is the Kegel Trainer That Responds to Your Body

The Magic Flamingo Max is Magic Motion's 2026 upgrade to its Red Dot Award-winning Flamingo wearable vibrator, adding a squeeze-to-vibrate sensing layer that turns Kegel…

2026-04-19

Funding & M&A

Blockchain, Meet Cycle: Startale Lands $63M Series A in Femtech's Biggest Round of April 2026

In April 2026, Startale closed a $63 million Series A — the largest single round tracked across femtech in the month — positioning the company as a blockchain-plus-health-tech…

2026-04-19

AI & Emerging Tech

"Made in China, Powered by AI: Shanghai Expo Showcases the Next Frontier in Smart Sex Toys"

On April 18, 2026 — today — a Shanghai sex toy industry expo showcased a wave of Chinese manufacturers integrating AI into intimate products, offering the clearest preview yet of…

2026-04-18

Male Sexual Health

"Experts Tell FDA to Take Testosterone Off the Naughty List"

On December 10, 2025, the FDA convened an expert panel of urologists, endocrinologists, and men's health specialists to review the regulatory framework surrounding testosterone…

2026-04-18

Regulation & Policy

"Grok Stripped of Its Stripping Powers: Dutch Court Orders xAI to Stop Generating Non-Consensual Nudes"

On March 26, 2026, the Amsterdam District Court ordered Elon Musk's xAI and its Grok AI chatbot to immediately cease generating and distributing sexual imagery that depicts people…

2026-04-18

Sexual Wellness & Health

"Side Effect: GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Are Quietly Reshaping Users' Sex Lives"

GLP-1 receptor agonists — Ozempic, Wegovy, and their competitors — have been the biggest story in consumer health for three years. Their sexual health effects are only now getting…

2026-04-18

Sex Toys

"Three's Company: The b-Vibe Trio Plug Stacks Three Motors Where One Usually Calls It a Day"

Most vibrating anal plugs put a single motor at the base and call it done. The b-Vibe Trio Plug ($145) puts three: one at the top near the tip, one in the middle of the body, and…

2026-04-18

Sex Toys

"Rolls Royce Vibes: The Je Joue Mimi Is the Flat, Rumbly Clit Vibrator That Became a Global Fan Favorite"

Je Joue — the London-based brand known for its obsession with low-frequency rumbly motors — makes the Mimi, a flat clitoral vibrator that has been quietly earning the "Rolls Royce…

2026-04-18

Sex Toys

"Small but Mighty: The LELO LILY 3 Is the Beginner Vibrator That Punches Above Its Palm-Size"

LELO's LILY 3 launched in January 2023 as the brand's 20th-anniversary product and is still one of the best entry points into quality vibrators at around $95. The mini vibrator…

2026-04-18

Sex Toys

"360° Ambitions: The Lovense Max 2 Is the Interactive Stroker That Thinks It's Having Sex With Your Partner"

The Lovense Max 2 ($99–$119) occupies a specific and genuinely impressive niche: a male masturbator designed not for solo use in isolation, but for real-time intimate connection…

2026-04-18

Sex Toys

"Flame On: The Smile Makers Firefighter Is the Sephora Vibrator That Actually Works"

Smile Makers has done something most sex toy brands can't: put a vibrator on the shelves at Sephora, Ulta, Bloomingdale's, and Anthropologie, destigmatized in plain sight between…

2026-04-18

Payments & Commerce

"Tipped Off: IRS Confirms Adult Content Creators Are Locked Out of 'No Tax on Tips' Deduction"

On April 14, 2026, the IRS released final regulations implementing the "No Tax on Tips" provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill, confirming that income tied to adult-oriented…

2026-04-17

Regulation & Policy

"Check Your OS at the Door: Bipartisan Bill Would Make Windows, Mac, and Linux Verify Every User's Age"

On April 13, 2026, Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) introduced H.R. 8250, a bipartisan bill that would require every operating system provider in…

2026-04-17

Femtech & Reproductive

"£1.5M to Rethink Women's Bodies: UK Government Launches FemTech Challenge Fund Inside Renewed Health Strategy"

On April 15, 2026, the UK government published its renewed Women's Health Strategy for England, anchored by a £1.5 million FemTech Challenge Fund designed to accelerate adoption…

2026-04-17

Content Platforms & Creator

"Dog Days: Euphoria Season 3's OnlyFans Storyline Sparks Creator Revolt and a Culture War About Who Gets to Define the Job"

On April 12, 2026, HBO's Euphoria returned for its long-awaited Season 3 premiere — and within 48 hours the show's OnlyFans storyline had ignited a culture war about how prestige…

2026-04-17

Sex Toys

Hands Off: The Aneros Helix Syn Trident Is Still the Best Beginner Prostate Massager Money Can Buy

The Aneros Helix Syn Trident is a hands-free manual prostate massager made by Aneros, the US company that essentially created the modern prostate wellness toy category in the…

2026-04-17

Sex Toys

"Dead Weight: The b-Vibe Snug Plug 2 Uses 114 Grams to Make Anal Play Feel Like a Full-Body Event"

The b-Vibe Snug Plug 2 is a non-vibrating weighted anal plug made from seamless body-safe silicone, and it's one of the most quietly influential toys in the anal category.…

2026-04-17

Sex Toys

Going the Distance: The Fleshlight Stamina Training Unit Is the Only Male Masturbator With a Legitimate Training Purpose

The Fleshlight Stamina Training Unit (STU) is a male stroker masturbator made by Interactive Life Forms (ILF), the Austin, Texas company that invented and has sold the Fleshlight…

2026-04-17

Sex Toys

Switch Hitter: The ROMP Switch X Is the $30 Air-Pulse Stunner That Beat 1,200 Rivals

The ROMP Switch X is a compact clitoral air-pulse stimulator made by ROMP, a brand owned by WOW Tech Group (parent company of Womanizer and Arcwave). Designed as an affordable…

2026-04-17

Sex Toys

Harnessing the Possible: The SpareParts Joque Is the Universal Strap-On That Actually Fits Every Body

The SpareParts Joque Harness is a strap-on harness made by SpareParts HardWear, a Los Angeles-based company that has specialized in high-quality, body-inclusive harness design…

2026-04-17

Sex Toys

Who Let the Dog Out: Tracy's Dog OG Pro 2 Is the Viral Suction Toy That Actually Lives Up to the Hype

Tracy's Dog OG Pro 2 is a dual-function clitoral suction and G-spot vibrator made by Tracy's Dog, a Shenzhen-based brand that has built a massive direct-to-consumer following…

2026-04-17

Sex Toys

Twisted Sister: The We-Vibe Rave 2's Posable Shaft Redefines What a G-Spot Vibrator Can Do

The We-Vibe Rave 2 is a dual-motor G-spot vibrator made by We-Vibe, the Canadian intimacy tech brand (a WOW Tech Group company) known for its couples-focused connected devices. It…

2026-04-17

Regulation & Policy

"First Blood: Ohio Man Becomes First Person Convicted Under the TAKE IT DOWN Act"

On April 8, 2026, the Department of Justice announced that James Strahler II, 37, of Columbus, Ohio had pleaded guilty to cyberstalking, producing obscene visual representations…

2026-04-16

Sex Toys

"The Long Game: LELO's F2S Turns Solo Sessions Into Stamina Training"

LELO launched the F2S Stamina Trainer & Stroker on March 26, 2025, positioning it as something more than a masturbator — it's a male sexual health device with a legitimate…

2026-04-16

Sex Toys

"Double the Pleasure, Double the Distance: Lovense Dolce Is the Couples Vibrator That Goes Anywhere"

The Lovense Dolce ($160) is a dual-stimulation vibrator that earns its place as one of the best app-connected couples toys on the market. It offers two motors — one for internal…

2026-04-16

Sex Toys

"Thrust and Shout: Lovense Vulse Is the Thrusting G-Spot Egg That Actually Delivers"

The Lovense Vulse ($129) is a wearable thrusting and vibrating egg vibrator that targets the G-spot with a combination of two distinct sensations: it both vibrates and physically…

2026-04-16

Sex Toys

"In Sync: Magic Motion's Xone Stroker Physically Responds to Whatever You're Watching"

Magic Motion's Xone Interactive Stroker ($119.95) is one of the most compelling entries in the video-sync masturbator category — and at that price point, arguably the best value…

2026-04-16

Sex Toys

"Second Act: Oboo's Groove Dual-Massager Is Built for Bodies That Know What They Want"

Oboo is a sexual wellness brand built by and for women in midlife — and the Groove Dual-Action Massager ($119) is its flagship product. It's a dual-stimulation vibrator with two…

2026-04-16

Sex Toys

"Level Up: The Womanizer Next Reinvents Pleasure Air With Climax Control"

The Womanizer Next is the Swedish brand's most sophisticated clitoral stimulator to date — a $219 air-pulse toy that takes its beloved Pleasure Air technology and layers in a…

2026-04-16

Femtech & Reproductive

"Decoded: Irish Startup IdentifyHer Launches World's First Purpose-Built Perimenopause Wearable"

On April 2, 2026, Dublin-based femtech company IdentifyHer launched Peri — billed as the world's first wearable device purpose-built for perimenopause — and began shipping to…

2026-04-15

Content Platforms & Creator

"Lights, Camera, OnlyFans: Apple TV's 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' Brings Creator Economy to Prestige Television"

On March 20, 2026, Apple TV+ released the full trailer for "Margo's Got Money Troubles," a prestige comedy-drama premiering April 15 that centers on a community college dropout…

2026-04-15

Regulation & Policy

"Steam Rising: Minneapolis Moves to License Adult Bathhouses for the First Time in 38 Years"

In early April 2026, the Minneapolis City Council introduced a package of four ordinances that would legalize and regulate adult bathhouses and sex venues for the first time since…

2026-04-15

Sex Toys

"Fingers First: The Dame Fin Turns Your Hand Into the Best Sex Toy You Already Own"

The Fin is made by Dame Products, the New York-based sexual wellness brand known for design-forward, female-founded products. Launched as one of Dame's flagship pieces, the Fin is…

2026-04-15

Sex Toys

"Warm Reception: The Satisfyer Men Heat Vibration Brings Body-Temperature Stimulation to the Budget Category"

The Satisfyer Men Heat Vibration is made by Satisfyer, the German brand best known for its wildly successful air-pulse clitoral stimulators — but also one of the more ambitious…

2026-04-15

Sex Toys

"Scrambled Eggs and Satisfied Men: TENGA's Eggs Are the Best $13 in Adult Toys"

TENGA Eggs are made by TENGA Co., Ltd., the Japanese company that has spent two decades destigmatizing male masturbation through thoughtful product design. The Egg — TENGA's most…

2026-04-15

Sex Toys

"Ring the Alarm: We-Vibe Bond Is the Vibrating Cock Ring That Finally Works for Both Partners"

The We-Vibe Bond is made by We-Vibe, the Ottawa-based company that pioneered the couples vibrator category and remains the gold standard for partner-inclusive design. The Bond is…

2026-04-15

Sex Toys

"Tiny but Mighty: The We-Vibe Tango X Is the Bullet Vibrator Every Couple Should Have on Their Nightstand"

The We-Vibe Tango X is made by We-Vibe and represents the current generation of their legendary Tango bullet vibrator — a product that has been sitting on "best vibrator" lists…

2026-04-15

Sex Toys

"Small Circle, Big O: The Zumio X's SpiroTip Changes Pinpoint Pleasure Forever"

The Zumio X is made by Zumio, a Canadian company that built an entirely different type of vibrator from the ground up. Rather than using a motor that buzzes a silicone head, the…

2026-04-15

Payments & Commerce

"Uncle Sam Has Entered the Chat: FTC Warns Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Stripe Over Debanking"

On March 26, 2026, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson issued formal warning letters to the CEOs of PayPal, Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard, cautioning that denying financial services based…

2026-04-14

Content Platforms & Creator

"Only the Real Deal: OnlyFans Bans Deepfakes, Mandates AI Labeling in Sweeping 2026 Policy Overhaul"

On April 13, 2026, reporting confirmed that OnlyFans is rolling out its most comprehensive content policy overhaul in years — a multi-pronged update targeting deepfakes,…

2026-04-14

AI & Emerging Tech

"From RealDoll to Real Robot: Realbotix Ships First Vinci AI Vision System to Ericsson"

On April 8, 2026, Realbotix — the company known for creating Harmony, the first commercially available AI sex robot, built on the RealDoll brand — announced the launch of its…

2026-04-14

Sex Toys

"LELO F1S V3: The AI-Powered Male Masturbator That Learns Your Moves"

Launched in July 2024, the LELO F1S V3 is the third iteration of the brand's "Pleasure Console" — a high-tech male masturbator that uses dual motors, sonic wave stimulation, and…

2026-04-14

Sex Toys

"LELO Loki Wave 2: The Come-Hither Prostate Massager That Gets It Right"

The LELO Loki Wave 2 is one of the most consistently recommended prostate massagers in the premium segment — a dual-motor device that combines vibration with LELO's signature…

2026-04-14

Sex Toys

"LELO Smart Wand 2: The Wand That Knows When You're Ready"

LELO's Smart Wand 2 is the Swedish brand's flagship wand massager, available in Medium and Large sizes and carrying on the legacy of one of the most celebrated body wands in the…

2026-04-14

Sex Toys

"Maude Vibe: The MoMA-Approved Bullet That Keeps Selling Out"

Maude's Vibe is the product that earned this DTC sexual wellness brand its reputation: a pear-shaped, 3-speed external vibrator that proves restraint is a design virtue. At $52,…

2026-04-14

Sex Toys

"Snail Vibe: The Spiral Couples Toy That Covers All the Bases at Once"

The Snail Vibe is a dual-stimulation vibrator with a patented spiral design that wraps around the vulva and penetrates simultaneously — no repositioning, no choosing between…

2026-04-14

Sex Toys

"Womanizer Liberty 2: The Travel-Size Air Pulse That Goes Everywhere You Do"

The Womanizer Liberty 2 is the brand's compact, travel-optimized entry in its Pleasure Air lineup — essentially a shrunken-down version of the acclaimed Womanizer Premium,…

2026-04-14

Market Data & Trends

"Still Standing: Exxxotica Chicago 2026 Draws 200+ Performers and 100+ Exhibitors Despite Industry Headwinds"

Exxxotica Chicago 2026 concluded its three-day run on April 12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois — the event's 14th consecutive year with media…

2026-04-13

Sex Toys

"The OG: Why Fleshlight's Pink Lady Original Is Still the Gold Standard After 25+ Years"

Fleshlight launched the Pink Lady Original in 1998 and it remains one of the best-selling male sex toys of all time — not because the company has rested on its laurels, but…

2026-04-13

Sex Toys

"The Flutterer: Fun Factory's Volta Has Two Soft Tips and One Job — And It Does It Brilliantly"

Fun Factory has been engineering body-safe German pleasure devices since 1996, and the Volta is one of their cleverest external designs. Unlike most clitoral vibrators that end in…

2026-04-13

Sex Toys

"The Guybrator: Hot Octopuss's Pulse Solo Essential Redefines What a Male Sex Toy Can Do"

Hot Octopuss, a UK-based sex tech brand, invented the "guybrator" category when they launched the first Pulse device in 2013 — a body-safe silicone toy that stimulates the penis…

2026-04-13

Sex Toys

"Triple Threat: The Lelo Enigma Wave Has Three Motors, Zero Mystery, and One Goal"

Lelo is Swedish, luxury-priced, and not shy about throwing multiple technologies into one device. The Enigma Wave is their triple-stimulation flagship: it combines a SenSonic…

2026-04-13

Sex Toys

"Two's Company: Lelo's IDA Wave Puts Partner Control in the Palm of Their Hand"

Lelo's IDA Wave is a dual-stimulation vibrator built specifically for couples: its Bluetooth and app-connectivity place full control of the device's settings in a partner's hands…

2026-04-13

Sex Toys

"Best of Both Worlds: Satisfyer's Curvy 1+ Pairs Air Pulse With Vibration for Under $50"

Satisfyer is a German brand best known for democratizing air-pulse clitoral stimulation — the pressure-wave technology that Womanizer pioneered at $100-$200 price points — and…

2026-04-13

Sex Toys

"The Flex Appeal: We-Vibe's Nova 2 Finally Solves the Rabbit Vibrator's Biggest Problem"

We-Vibe, the Canadian-Swedish couples tech brand, has been refining its Nova rabbit vibrator through multiple iterations, and the Nova 2 is the version that finally nailed the…

2026-04-13

Sex Toys

"Spread Your Wings: Fun Factory Manta Is the Vibrator Built for Penises"

The Fun Factory Manta is a penis vibrator with a genuinely unusual design — two flexible "wings" that wrap around the shaft to deliver powerful rumbly vibrations along the entire…

2026-04-12

Sex Toys

"Wield the Hammer: Le Wand Die Cast Is the Luxury Wand Vibrator for Power Users"

The Le Wand Die Cast is the premium flagship of Le Wand's wand massager lineup — a rechargeable wand with a cast metal body, amplified motor, and reinforced metal shaft that…

2026-04-12

Sex Toys

"Roll With It: Lovense Ridge Is the Only Rotating App-Controlled Prostate Massager"

The Lovense Ridge is a prostate massager that does something none of its competitors do: instead of (or in addition to) vibrating, it physically rotates its head in a 360°…

2026-04-12

Sex Toys

"Bend It Like MysteryVibe: Crescendo 2 Is the Vibrator That Fits Every Body"

The MysteryVibe Crescendo 2 is a bendable vibrator unlike anything else on the market — a 6-inch silicone toy with six distinct flex points and six individual motors that can be…

2026-04-12

Sex Toys

"Air Up There: Womanizer OG Brings Pleasure Air Technology Inside"

The Womanizer OG is the brand's first Pleasure Air G-spot vibrator — a landmark product that pairs the air-pulse clitoral stimulation Womanizer is famous for with a flexible…

2026-04-12

Sex Toys

"Soft Power: Je Joue Mimi Soft Is the Clitoral Vibrator That Hits Differently"

The Je Joue Mimi Soft is a clitoral vibrator that punches well above its size — a small, flattened oval (3.25" long × 2" wide) with five vibration settings that deliver deep,…

2026-04-12

Regulation & Policy

"Wisconsin Stays Ungated: Gov. Evers Vetoes Age Verification Bill Over Privacy Fears"

On April 3, 2026, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 105, which would have required websites where more than one-third of content qualifies as "material harmful to…

2026-04-12

Sex Toys

"The Arc of Pleasure: Dame's G-Spot Vibrator Finds the Angle Everyone Else Missed"

Dame Products makes sexual wellness tools with a distinctly feminist perspective — the brand was founded by two women, one of whom has a neuroscience background — and the Arc is…

2026-04-11

Sex Toys

"Squeeze Play: Dame's Pom Is the Flexible Palm Vibrator That Bends to Your Body (Literally)"

The Dame Pom is a small, pear-shaped external vibrator with an unusual design trick: it bends completely in half. That flexibility isn't a gimmick — it's the whole point. Most…

2026-04-11

Sex Toys

"Small But Mighty: Hot Octopuss AMO Is the Rumbly Bullet Vibrator That Punches Way Above Its Price"

The Hot Octopuss AMO is a bullet vibrator from the British brand that made its name with the PULSE — the world's first PulsePlate-powered male masturbator. The AMO applies that…

2026-04-11

Sex Toys

"Sonic Boom: The LELO SONA 3 Cruise Is the Smartest Clitoral Stimulator LELO Has Ever Made"

The LELO SONA 3 Cruise arrived in early 2026 as the third generation of LELO's best-selling sonic clitoral stimulator — and according to the editors at mindbodygreen, it "somehow…

2026-04-11

Sex Toys

"Egg-cellent Reception: Lovense Lush 4 Is the Best Wearable Egg Vibrator You Can Actually Control"

Lovense unveiled the Lush 4 ahead of Valentine's Day 2026, cementing the company's position as the undisputed leader in app-connected wearable vibrators. The Lush line — now in…

2026-04-11

Femtech & Reproductive

"Whole Story: myStoria Raises $1.6M to Build the Missing Link Between Reproductive Health Patients and the System That Keeps Losing Them"

On March 31, 2026, Kitchener, Ontario-based health-tech startup myStoria closed a $1.625M seed round led by Graphite Ventures, with participation from Conexus Venture Capital, the…

2026-04-11

Sex Toys

"Full Circle: The TENGA Flip 360 Is the First Stroker That Stimulates From Every Angle"

TENGA launched the Flip 360 in February 2026, debuting on Amazon on February 2 after a pre-order window in January. It's the latest evolution in the company's flagship Flip series…

2026-04-11

Sex Toys

"Ring of Power: The We-Vibe Verge Is the Vibrating Cock Ring That Does It All"

The We-Vibe Verge is the vibrating cock ring that bridged the gap between couples' toy and male pleasure device — and it remains one of the best in the category. Worn around the…

2026-04-11

Market Data & Trends

"Double or Nothing: Sexual Wellness Market Set to Hit $68.59B by 2035, New Report Finds"

On April 9, 2026, SNS Insider published its comprehensive Sexual Wellness Market analysis, placing the global market at USD 30.23 billion in 2025 and projecting it will more than…

2026-04-10

Sex Toys

"Air Time: The Arcwave Ion 2 Brings Pleasure Air Technology to Men's Masturbators"

The Arcwave Ion 2 is the second generation of the world's first Pleasure Air stroker designed specifically for the male body. Made by WOW Tech Group — the same parent company…

2026-04-10

Sex Toys

"Rim Shot: The b-Vibe Rimming Plug 2 Makes Anal Play a No-Brainer for Curious Couples"

The b-Vibe Rimming Plug 2 is the kind of toy that sounds gimmicky until you understand the anatomy — then it becomes obvious. Made by b-Vibe, the California-based brand that has…

2026-04-10

Sex Toys

"The P-Spot Power Player: LELO Hugo 2 Sets the Bar for App-Connected Prostate Massagers"

The LELO Hugo 2 is the flagship prostate massager from LELO, the Swedish luxury sex toy brand, and the current benchmark for dual-motor prostate stimulation with remote control.…

2026-04-10

Sex Toys

"Heat Check: The Lovense Solace Pro Is the Most Advanced Automatic Stroker on the Market"

The Lovense Solace Pro is a hands-free automatic male masturbator combining AI-driven thrusting with a body-temperature heating sleeve — making it one of the most technically…

2026-04-10

Sex Toys

"The Wand That Started It All: nJoy Pure Wand Is the Stainless Steel G-Spot Classic Everyone Should Know"

In a category flooded with vibrating, app-connected, AI-adaptive everything, the nJoy Pure Wand is the quiet contrarian: a 24-ounce bar of polished medical-grade stainless steel…

2026-04-10

Sex Toys

"Three's Company: Satisfyer Pro 2 Gen 3 Adds Liquid Air and Vibration to the World's Bestselling Clitoral Toy"

The Satisfyer Pro 2 is one of the bestselling sex toys in history — a $35 air-pulse stimulator that made pressure-wave clitoral stimulation accessible to the mass market. The…

2026-04-10

Femtech & Reproductive

"Cycle Intelligence: Aavia Publishes Largest-Ever Hormone-Anchored Women's Health Dataset"

On April 8, 2026, hormone health tracker Aavia published findings from one of the largest cycle-anchored datasets in women's health — over 250 million lived-experience data points…

2026-04-09

Regulation & Policy

"Liability Established: California Court Finds Meta and Google Caused Teen Harm, Strengthening Age Verification Arguments"

In late March and early April 2026, a California court issued landmark rulings establishing that Meta and Google are liable for deliberately designing their platforms to harm teen…

2026-04-09

Femtech & Reproductive

"Cycle Intelligence: Chexy Raises $30M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Menstrual Health Platform"

In April 2026, U.S.-based femtech startup Chexy closed a $30 million Series A funding round to scale its AI-powered menstrual health platform, which uses predictive algorithms to…

2026-04-09

Market Data & Trends

"Prague Spring: Europe's Biggest Erotic Trade Fair Returns With 200 Exhibitors and a New Kink Zone"

On April 10-11, 2026 — just two days from now — EroFest 2026 opens its doors at PVA EXPO Prague in Letňany, Czech Republic, marking the 11th edition of Central Europe's largest…

2026-04-09

Male Sexual Health

"Pillow Talk Leaked: Hims & Hers Confirms Hackers Stole Customer Support Data in Social Engineering Attack"

On April 2, 2026, telehealth giant Hims & Hers Health disclosed that hackers breached its third-party customer support platform through a social engineering attack, stealing…

2026-04-09

Regulation & Policy

"Pleasure at 145%: Trump's China Tariff Escalation Sends Sex Toy Prices Soaring and Threatens Small Brands"

In early April 2026, the Trump administration's reciprocal tariff escalation brought duties on Chinese-manufactured goods to 145%, triggering an immediate pricing crisis across…

2026-04-09

Payments & Commerce

"The Squeeze Gets Tighter: Visa's April 1 VAMP Threshold Drop Could Strand Adult Merchants"

On April 1, 2026, Visa's Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) will drop its "excessive" merchant threshold from 220 basis points to 150 basis points for the U.S., Canada, and EU…

2026-04-09

Funding & M&A

"Duty Free: Dame Refunds $10K in Tariff Surcharges After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs"

In March 2026, Dame Products became one of the first consumer brands in any category to proactively refund tariff-related surcharges to customers after the Supreme Court struck…

2026-04-09

Sex Toys

"Overclocked Pleasure: The Handy 2 Pro Is the Most Powerful Male Stroker Ever Made"

Norwegian company OhDoki launched The Handy 2 and Handy 2 Pro on January 6, 2026, updating its cult-favorite automatic male stroker with five key improvements including a massive…

2026-04-09

Sex Toys

"Interactive by Design: Kiiroo Keon Is the Best Customizable Automatic Male Masturbator"

Dutch sex tech company Kiiroo launched the Keon in 2020 and released an upgraded Wi-Fi version in early 2026, unveiled at Altitude Intimates Las Vegas. The Keon remains the top…

2026-04-09

Sex Toys

"Ring Leader: LELO Tor 3 Couples' Ring Brings Premium Vibration to Partnered Play"

LELO's Tor 3 couples' vibrating ring represents the Swedish brand's most refined entry in the cock ring + couples' vibrator hybrid category, and it earns the top couples' ring…

2026-04-09

Sex Toys

"The Connected P-Spot: Lovense Edge 2 Is the Best App-Controlled Prostate Massager You Can Buy"

The Lovense Edge 2 launched in 2021 and remains the top-rated prostate massager heading into 2026, holding a 9.3/10 from PleasureVibeReviews and earning the "Best Overall" slot in…

2026-04-09

Sex Toys

"The Gold Standard: Magic Wand Rechargeable HV-270 Remains the Best Overall Vibrator in 2026"

The Magic Wand Rechargeable (model HV-270) has been on the market for over a decade, yet it continues to top "best vibrator" roundups in 2026 by outlets including Reviewed.com,…

2026-04-09

Retail & DTC

"Big Box Goes Bold: Target's 30% Wellness Expansion in 2026 Includes Deepening Commitment to Sexual Wellness"

In January 2026, Target announced a 30% expansion of its wellness assortment for the year — the largest in the retailer's history — adding thousands of new products and more…

2026-04-09

Sex Toys

"Two-for-One: We-Vibe Sync 2 Is the Best Wearable Couples Vibrator for Simultaneous Stimulation"

We-Vibe, the Canadian brand that pioneered the wearable couples vibrator category in 2008, released the Sync 2 as its most refined iteration to date, and it remains the…

2026-04-09

Sex Toys

"Air Power, No Compromise: Womanizer Premium 2 Is the Pinnacle of Pleasure Air Clitoral Stimulation"

Womanizer, the Berlin-based brand that invented Pleasure Air Technology in 2014, has refined the Premium 2 into the definitive version of the concept for 2026. Reviewed.com named…

2026-04-09

Male Sexual Health

"The Pill for Him: Cornell Breakthrough Achieves 100% Reversible Male Contraception in Mice"

On April 7, 2026, Cornell University researchers published a landmark study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) demonstrating that the compound JQ1…

2026-04-08

Payments & Commerce

"Reputation Rehab: Federal Reserve Moves to End the Banking Blacklist for Adult Businesses"

On February 26, 2026, the Federal Reserve published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to codify the prohibition of using "reputation risk" as a supervisory tool to pressure…

2026-04-08

Femtech & Reproductive

"Wrist Control: Garmin Watches Become FDA-Cleared Birth Control Devices via Natural Cycles Integration"

On March 31, 2026, Garmin and Natural Cycles announced a product integration that turns five Garmin smartwatch models into FDA-cleared non-hormonal birth control devices. Users…

2026-04-08

Femtech & Reproductive

"Cool Customer: Irish Startup's Wearable Bracelet Promises to Kill Hot Flushes in 10 Seconds Flat"

On April 7, 2026, Irish startup MyCelsius launched a wrist-worn cooling bracelet designed to reduce menopause hot flush discomfort by cooling the skin by 10 degrees Celsius in…

2026-04-08

Regulation & Policy

"Checking IDs, Chilling Speech: Age Verification Laws Are Catching Sex Educators in the Crossfire"

On April 6, 2026, Reason reported that age verification mandates now active in roughly half of U.S. states are producing significant collateral damage for sex educators and sexual…

2026-04-07

Education & Research

"America's Sexual Report Card Is In: High Marks for Pleasure, Failing Grades on Follow-Through"

On March 30, 2026, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health published the first U.S. administration of the WHO SHAPE (Sexual Health And Pleasure…

2026-04-07

AI & Emerging Tech

"Not Tonight, Dear: OpenAI Delays ChatGPT's Adult Mode for the Second Time"

On March 7, 2026, OpenAI announced it is once again delaying the launch of "adult mode" for ChatGPT, a feature that would allow verified adults to generate erotica and other…

2026-04-07

AI & Emerging Tech

"Pillow Talk Goes Full Turing: WMdoll's MetaBox Robots Learn to Feel, Flirt, and Remember"

In April 2026, Chinese manufacturer WMdoll officially launched the MetaBox series of AI-enhanced robotic companions, capping a development arc that saw an initial 200-unit test…

2026-04-07

VR/AR & Immersive

"Hands-On Experience: EnjoyMeNow Puts Photorealistic AR Porn Stars in Your Living Room"

In early April 2026, EnjoyMeNow launched what it claims is the world's first interactive augmented reality adult experience — a mobile browser-based platform that places…

2026-04-07

Materials & Safety

"Soft Kill: Common Plastic Softener Linked to Nearly 2 Million Preterm Births and 74,000 Newborn Deaths"

On March 31, 2026, researchers at NYU Langone Health published a study in *eClinicalMedicine* estimating that DEHP (di-2-ethylhexylphthalate) — a plasticizer widely used to make…

2026-04-07

Femtech & Reproductive

"Prickly Pear, Sweet Deal: Arizona Femtech Startup Raises $600K+ to Decode the Hormonal Brain"

On March 26, 2026, Arizona-based femtech startup Prickly Pear Health announced it had expanded its pre-seed funding to more than $600,000 following a new investment from Emmeline…

2026-04-07

Femtech & Reproductive

"Setting the Standard: CTA Unveils First-Ever Guidelines for Women's Health Tech on Capitol Hill"

On April 3, 2026, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) unveiled CTA-2134, the first-ever voluntary standard for women's health technologies, at its Innovation House on…

2026-04-04

Market Data & Trends

"From Novelty to Necessity: Male Sex Toys Market Surges Toward $12.3B as Sextech Goes Mainstream"

On April 3, 2026, market research firm Fact.MR published an analysis projecting the global male sex toys market will reach $12.3 billion, driven by what the report calls a…

2026-04-04

Education & Research

"By the Numbers: Landmark Nature Study Finds 1 in 5 Women and 1 in 6 Men Experienced Childhood Sexual Violence"

On April 2, 2026, researchers at Georgia State University, the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute, Together for Girls, and twelve other organizations published in Nature…

2026-04-03

Regulation & Policy

"Naughty List: NCOSE Names Amazon, Grok, and Zuckerberg Among 2026's Top Sexual Exploitation Enablers"

On March 31, 2026, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) released its annual Dirty Dozen List naming twelve mainstream entities it accuses of "facilitating, enabling,…

2026-04-03

Market Data & Trends

"F for Effort: U.S. Flunks Sexual and Reproductive Health Report Card for Seventh Straight Year"

On March 30, 2026, rePROs Fight Back (an initiative of the Population Institute) released its 14th Annual 50-State Report Card on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, giving…

2026-04-03

AI & Emerging Tech

"Strip Search Warrant: EU Parliament Votes to Ban AI Nudification Apps in Landmark AI Act Amendment"

On March 18, 2026, two key European Parliament committees — the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) — voted…

2026-03-31

AI & Emerging Tech

"UNICEF Drops the Receipts: 1.2 Million Kids Hit by Deepfake Abuse"

A groundbreaking study released in February 2026 by UNICEF, INTERPOL, and the ECPAT global network delivered one of the most alarming statistics yet in the AI deepfake crisis: at…

2026-03-31

Regulation & Policy

"Senate Unanimously Says DEFIANCE Is the Best Offense Against Deepfake Porn"

On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits (DEFIANCE) Act, a bipartisan bill that would create a federal…

2026-03-31

Femtech & Reproductive

"Mad Scramble: HRT Shortages Hit Pharmacies After FDA Lifts 23-Year-Old Black Box Warning"

On March 9-10, 2026, NPR and OPB reported rolling shortages and delays of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products at pharmacies across the United States, driven by a demand…

2026-03-31

Content Platforms & Creator

"East Meets Tease: Niconico Owner Kadokawa Launches Sapocia, Japan's First Major-Studio Adult Creator Platform"

On March 25, 2026, DWANGO Co., Ltd. — a subsidiary of Japanese media conglomerate Kadokawa Corporation and operator of the massive Niconico video platform — launched Sapocia, a…

2026-03-31

Retail & DTC

"Amazon's Purity Test: March 31 Deadline Forces Sexual Enhancement Supplement Sellers to Verify or Vanish"

On March 31, 2026, Amazon's enforcement deadline takes effect for its expanded dietary supplement verification policy, requiring all supplements in three high-risk categories —…

2026-03-31

Regulation & Policy

"Four Play, No Protection: EU Finds Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos in Breach of Digital Services Act"

On March 26, 2026, the European Commission issued preliminary findings that four of the world's largest adult content platforms — Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos — are in…

2026-03-28

Sexual Wellness & Health

"The Four-for-One Special: World-First Portable CRISPR Test Detects Syphilis, Herpes, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea in Under an Hour"

On March 3, 2026, researchers at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity at the University of Melbourne published a landmark study in The Lancet Microbe describing…

2026-03-28

Pleasure Tech & Devices

"Small but Mighty: Honey Play Box Debuts Dual-Motor Vibrosa Mini With LED Tail"

On March 12, 2026, Honey Play Box unveiled the Vibrosa Mini, a next-generation wearable egg vibrator, ahead of its debut at the Altitude Intimates trade show in Las Vegas (March…

2026-03-28

Pleasure Tech & Devices

"And the Buzzy Goes To: Lovehoney Crowns Winners in Inaugural Pleasure Awards"

On March 2, 2026, Lovehoney held its first-ever Pleasure Awards, naming winners across seven categories drawn from its catalog of over 1,200 products. The awards highlight both…

2026-03-28

Male Sexual Health

"It's About Time: Bipartisan Bill Would Create First-Ever Federal Office of Men's Health"

On March 12, 2026, STAT News reported on H.R. 7602, the State of Men's Health Act, introduced in February by Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA) and co-sponsored by Rep. Greg Murphy, MD…

2026-03-28

Pleasure Tech & Devices

"Pleasure Air for the People: Womanizer Launches Affordable Pro as Gateway to Air-Wave Stimulation"

On March 2, 2026, Womanizer launched the Womanizer Pro, a new entry-level clitoral stimulator designed to make the brand's signature Pleasure Air Technology accessible to…

2026-03-28

Retail & DTC

"Sin City Gets Intimate: Altitude Trade Show Opens With a Bang in Las Vegas"

The Altitude Intimates trade show opened its doors on March 22, 2026 at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, kicking off a three-day B2B event that has quickly become one of the…

2026-03-27

Male Sexual Health

"Use It or Lose It: Landmark Oxford Study Finds Stored Sperm Deteriorates Rapidly Across Species"

On March 25, 2026, researchers at the University of Oxford published a landmark meta-analysis in Proceedings of the Royal Society B demonstrating that stored sperm deteriorates…

2026-03-27

Regulation & Policy

"Charm City Takes the Gloves Off: Baltimore Becomes First U.S. City to Sue xAI Over Grok Deepfakes"

On March 24, 2026, Baltimore became the first U.S. city to file a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that its Grok AI chatbot generated nonconsensual sexually explicit…

2026-03-27

Regulation & Policy

"Deutschland Takes It Personally: Germany Drafts Bill to Criminalize Deepfake Porn Creation"

On March 20, 2026, German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) announced legislation to criminalize the creation of sexualized deepfake imagery, addressing what she described as…

2026-03-27

Sexual Wellness & Health

"More Than Just Lube: System JO Enters Intimate Skincare With Dermatologist-Tested Vitalize Line"

On March 22, 2026, System JO officially launched Vitalize, a dermatologist- and gynecologist-tested prebiotic intimate skincare line, at the Altitude Intimates trade show in Las…

2026-03-27

Male Sexual Health

"Lasting Longer, There's an App for That: Melonga Shows Men Can Double Their Time in Clinical Study"

On March 14, 2026, the CLIMACS study was presented at the European Association of Urology Annual Congress (EAU26) in London, revealing that the Melonga smartphone app — which…

2026-03-27

Market Data & Trends

"Tell Us How You Really Feel: Industry Heavyweights Launch Biggest-Ever Global Sexual Wellness Survey"

On March 23, 2026, a coalition of the sexual wellness industry's biggest names officially launched "The Future of Sexual Wellness 2026," the most ambitious international consumer…

2026-03-25

Pleasure Tech & Devices

"Surf's Up: LELO Debuts Surfer 2 Smart Anal Plug as Gender-Neutral Wellness Play Goes Mainstream"

On March 6, 2026, luxury intimacy brand LELO launched the Surfer 2, a unisex app-enabled smart anal plug priced at $119 that marks the Swedish company's latest push to bring anal…

2026-03-24

Teledildonics & Connected

"Your Vibrator Just Got an AI Brain: Lovense Integrates OpenClaw Agent Platform"

On March 19, 2026, Lovense announced the integration of OpenClaw — an autonomous AI agent platform — into its Lovense Remote App, making it the first intimate-device platform to…

2026-03-23

Regulation & Policy

"Mount Rushmore State Makes Deepfake Porn a Felony: South Dakota Signs SB 41"

On March 17, 2026, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed Senate Bill 41 into law, making the creation, possession, or sharing of non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes a…

2026-03-23

Male Sexual Health

"Spray and Play: Aspargo Labs Seeks UK Over-the-Counter Status for Liquid Sildenafil"

On March 10, 2026, Aspargo Labs submitted an application to the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) seeking to reclassify its patented liquid oral…

2026-03-23

Femtech & Reproductive

"Hot Flash, Cold Data: Study Exposes Privacy Minefield in Menopause Tech Apps"

A study published on March 6, 2026 in ACM Transactions on Social Computing by researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London found that menopause technology apps are…

2026-03-23

Content Platforms & Creator

"The Machines Are Watching: Meta Deploys AI Content Cops, Cuts Human Moderators"

On March 19, 2026, Meta announced the global deployment of AI-powered content enforcement systems across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, significantly reducing its reliance on…

2026-03-23

AI & Emerging Tech

"Pillow Talk, Leaked: AI Girlfriend Apps With 150M Installs Are a Security Nightmare"

A security study published on March 20, 2026 found that AI companion apps — the kind that let users build romantic, often sexually explicit relationships with chatbots — are…

2026-03-22

Content Platforms & Creator

"Thank You for Your Service: AI-Generated 'MAGA Dream Girl' With 1M Followers Was an OnlyFans Funnel"

In mid-March 2026, an investigation revealed that "Jessica Foster" — a patriotic, pro-Trump young woman in military uniforms who had amassed nearly one million Instagram followers…

2026-03-22

Market Data & Trends

"Harry Styles Can Sell Out Vibrators in Minutes, But Wall Street Still Won't Touch Sex Tech"

On March 19, 2026, Bloomberg published a feature by Jessica Karl examining the paradox at the heart of the sexual wellness industry: Harry Styles' Pleasing brand can sell out a…

2026-03-22

AI & Emerging Tech

"When Justice Fails: UN Women Exposes AI Deepfake Abuse as Global Crisis"

On March 21, 2026, UN Women published a landmark report characterizing AI-generated deepfake abuse as a global crisis that is devastating women and girls on an unprecedented…

2026-03-22

Male Sexual Health

"Know Thy Swimmers: Legacy Launches First-of-Its-Kind Sperm Data Platform"

On March 20, 2026, Legacy, a digital male fertility clinic, launched Sperm Insights — a data analytics platform the company calls the first of its kind, built on what it describes…

2026-03-22

Regulation & Policy

"Show Me Your ID or Show Me the Money: Ofcom Drops Record £2.2M in Porn Site Fines"

In February 2026, the UK's communications regulator Ofcom issued its largest-ever Online Safety Act (OSA) enforcement fines against two adult site operators for failing to…

2026-03-22

Funding & M&A

"Playboy's Second Act: Q4 Profit Swing and $122M China Deal Signal Brand Revival"

On March 16, 2026, Playboy Inc. reported Q4 2025 financial results that told a turnaround story the company has been trying to write for years. Fourth-quarter revenue hit $34.9…

2026-03-22

Femtech & Reproductive

"Spit Take: World's First Saliva Pregnancy Test Hits Boots Shelves"

In March 2026, UK diagnostics company Abingdon Health launched the world's first saliva-based pregnancy self-test under the Boots own-brand label, making it available both…

2026-03-22

Femtech & Reproductive

"Stick It to the Needle: Australian Startup's Wearable Patch Could Replace IVF Blood Draws"

In March 2026, Australian startup Symex Labs unveiled a wearable patch biosensor developed in collaboration with the University of Melbourne that uses microneedles to continuously…

2026-03-22

Regulation & Policy

"Think of the Children, Again: COPPA 2.0 and KOSA Advance in Both Chambers"

On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Senate passed COPPA 2.0 — the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act — by unanimous consent, sponsored by Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.).…

2026-03-22

Content Platforms & Creator

"Taxing Proposition: Florida Candidate Wants 50% Sin Tax on OnlyFans Creators"

On January 16, 2026, Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback proposed a 50% income tax on OnlyFans creators in the state, calling the platform an "online…

2026-03-19

Femtech & Reproductive

"Making Babies at Scale: CSG.BIO Acquires Hanabusa IVF to Build Coast-to-Coast Fertility Empire"

On March 18, 2026, global life sciences platform CSG.BIO announced the acquisition of San Diego-based Hanabusa IVF and Asian Egg Bank, expanding its reproductive health portfolio…

2026-03-19

VR/AR & Immersive

"Through the Looking Glass: Passthrough AR Emerges as Adult Content's Next Frontier"

In a detailed industry analysis published February 26, 2026, VR journalist Skarred Ghost documented how passthrough augmented reality — the technology that layers digital content…

2026-03-19

Regulation & Policy

"Down Under Lockout: Pornhub Blocks All of Australia Rather Than Show ID at the Door"

On March 9, 2026, Australia's Online Safety Act age verification requirements went into effect, mandating that adult websites verify every visitor is 18 or older before granting…

2026-03-15

Femtech & Reproductive

"Cool Down: UK Approves First Non-Hormonal Menopause Drug for 500,000 Women on NHS"

On March 11, 2026, NICE issued Final Draft Guidance recommending Veoza (fezolinetant), manufactured by Astellas Pharma, as the first non-hormonal treatment available on the NHS…

2026-03-15

Market Data & Trends

"Quarter-Trillion-Dollar Climax: New Report Projects SexTech Market Will Hit $250B by 2035"

On February 16, 2026, ResearchAndMarkets.com published its "SexTech Market, Till 2035" report, projecting the global sextech market will grow from USD 43.18 billion in 2026 to USD…

2026-03-15

Male Sexual Health

"Melt in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands: FDA Approves First-Ever Sildenafil Oral Film for ED"

On February 5, 2026, the FDA approved VYBRIQUE, the first and only oral film formulation of sildenafil for treating erectile dysfunction in men aged 18 and older. Developed by…

2026-03-15

Femtech & Reproductive

"Fertile Ground: Femtech Startups Raise $314M in January 2026 Alone"

January 2026 delivered a strong start for femtech funding, with startups in the women's health sector collectively raising $314 million across at least 14 deals. The month's…

2026-03-14

Teledildonics & Connected

"Lovense's Dirty Secret: 20 Million Users Exposed by Flaws Company Tried to Bury"

In what may be the most consequential connected sex toy security incident to date, Lovense — the market leader in app-controlled intimate devices — was found to have two critical…

2026-03-14

Education & Research

"There's an App for That: Mylovia Digital Therapy Matches Face-to-Face Results for Female Sexual Dysfunction"

A landmark randomized controlled trial published in npj Digital Medicine on February 3, 2026, demonstrated that the digital intervention mylovia produces clinically meaningful…

2026-03-14

Femtech & Reproductive

"Band on the Run: Natural Cycles Launches $130 Wearable and First-Ever Perimenopause Algorithm"

Natural Cycles, the FDA-cleared fertility tracking app founded by Nobel Prize-adjacent physicist Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzl, made its biggest move since launch with a January…

2026-03-14

Content Platforms & Creator

"Hub Rub: Pornhub Premium Breach Exposes 200 Million Users' Most Private Viewing Habits"

In late 2025, the notorious cybercrime collective ShinyHunters — previously responsible for breaches at Ticketmaster, Microsoft, and AT&T — exploited a vulnerability in Mixpanel,…

2026-03-14

Payments & Commerce

"SubscribeStar Bends the Knee: Payment Processors Claim Another Platform's Content Policies"

SubscribeStar, long positioned as the free-speech alternative to Patreon for adult content creators, rewrote its prohibited content policies on March 11, 2026, banning fictional…

2026-03-14

Retail & DTC

"Having Their Cake and Eating It Too: SWG Brands Launches as Vertically Integrated Sexual Wellness Powerhouse"

SWG Brands Inc. officially launched on January 5, 2026, creating one of the sexual wellness industry's first vertically integrated companies by unifying consumer brand Hello Cake…

2026-03-14

Market Data & Trends

"From Butt Stuff to Hot Flashes: Six Product Categories Reshaping Adult Retail in 2026"

A January 2026 analysis from JRL Charts identified six product categories reshaping adult retail in the new year, signaling an industry-wide pivot from shock-based novelty toward…

2026-03-14

Funding & M&A

"Dame Gets Its Rocks Off With Second Acquisition in a Year"

Dame Products, the 11-year-old sexual wellness startup co-founded by sexologist Alexandra Fine and MIT engineer Janet Lieberman-Lu, announced in April 2025 that it had acquired…

2026-03-14

Content Platforms & Creator

"No Furries, No Fun: Fansly Joins Payment-Processor Purity Purge"

On June 24, 2025, Fansly — the subscription platform with over 130 million users and 2 million creators — announced sweeping changes to its terms of service that effectively ban…

2026-03-14

Sexual Wellness & Health

"Getting Juicy With It: Foria Launches 95% Organic Water-Based Lube at $20"

Foria Wellness, the pioneer of CBD-infused intimacy products, announced the launch of Juicy Pure on February 3, 2026 — its first water-based lubricant and a significant departure…

2026-03-14

Funding & M&A

"Let Them Eat Cake: Hello Cake Raises $18M and Gets Wet in Vertical Integration Play"

Hello Cake announced in October 2024 the closing of an $18 million Series B funding round led by Silas Capital and Strand Equity, with participation from long-term investor AF…

2026-03-14

Retail & DTC

"Keeping Up With the Kardashians' Vaginas: Lemme Purr Hits 2,000+ Walmart Stores"

Kourtney Kardashian Barker's wellness supplement brand Lemme launched at just over 2,000 Walmart locations nationwide on January 1, 2026, bringing its intimate wellness products…

2026-03-14

Sexual Wellness & Health

"Solo Acts Steal the Show: Magic Wand Study Finds Gen Z Having More Solo Sex, Less Partnered"

Magic Wand released its 2026 Sexual Wellness Trends Report in November 2025, drawing on data from 1,000 participants carefully selected from a pool of 5,000 applicants. The study…

2026-03-14

Materials & Safety

"Your Vibrator Is Shedding: Study Exposes Sex Toys as Microplastic Source"

A study led by researchers at Duke University and Appalachian State University has exposed sex toys as a previously overlooked source of microplastic and phthalate exposure.…

2026-03-14

Market Data & Trends

"Intimacy Is the New Self-Care: 60% of Gen Z Treats Sexual Health as Core Wellness"

A February 2026 analysis published by the European sexual wellness brand Blanket quantified a generational attitude shift that has been reshaping the intimate products market:…

2026-03-14

Education & Research

"The Evidence Is In: 30-Year Review Makes Definitive Case for Comprehensive Sex Ed"

A landmark systematic review published in the Journal of Adolescent Health in January 2026 provides what may be the most comprehensive evidence base yet assembled for…

2026-03-14

Pleasure Tech & Devices

"It Takes Two to Tango: We-Vibe Chorus Pro Brings Haptic Squeeze Tech to Couples Play"

We-Vibe unveiled the Chorus Pro in October 2025, positioning it as the most advanced couples vibrator in its lineup. Priced at $229 (GBP 189), the device represents a significant…

2026-03-14

Femtech & Reproductive

"Pump and Dump: Elvie Enters Administration as Rival Willow Scoops Up Femtech Pioneer's Assets"

Elvie, the London-based femtech company that made pelvic floor health and wearable breast pumps mainstream, entered administration in March 2025 — a stunning fall for a company…

2026-03-14

Pleasure Tech & Devices

"Coming Guaranteed: Womanizer Enhance Claims 100% Orgasm Rate in Clinical Study"

Womanizer broke new ground in marketing claims with the Enhance, which the Lovehoney-owned brand is calling "the first ever sex toy with a 100% orgasm rate verified by a BIFI…

2026-03-14