In the pleasure products industry, 2025 wasn’t just another year — it was the year everything got real. After half a decade of digital acceleration, brand noise and marketing fatigue, the adult … Continue reading 2025: The Year That Got Real
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Why Midlife Men Are the Next Big Bet in Sexual Wellness
The recent shift toward supporting pleasure for perimenopausal and menopausal women — a topic once treated as taboo — has clearly been a major breakthrough for the sexual wellness industry. … Continue reading Why Midlife Men Are the Next Big Bet in Sexual Wellness
Retailer Tips for Building Customer Trust, Loyalty
Want to increase customer traffic and deepen engagement in 2026? Then it’s time to look beyond quick wins and start building true loyalty. While attracting first-time buyers is an important … Continue reading Retailer Tips for Building Customer Trust, Loyalty
5 Product Trends Retail Buyers Should Bet On in 2026
In 2026, expect consumers to prioritize one thing above all else: comfort. Comfort is the new standard for wellness — not just a luxury, but a necessity. It is fast … Continue reading 5 Product Trends Retail Buyers Should Bet On in 2026
How January Retail Sales Prime the Pump for Valentine’s Day
January may look quiet on paper, but anyone who has worked in a pleasure store knows that the first month of the year has a very particular energy. Customers walk … Continue reading How January Retail Sales Prime the Pump for Valentine’s Day
Tips for Upgrading Retail Merchandising With AI
When an order from CalExotics arrived at one of our stores in Livermore, I wanted to help build the wall. After reorganizing it, I took a picture and asked ChatGPT … Continue reading Tips for Upgrading Retail Merchandising With AI
Dear DadBodDom: They’re talking their girlfriends out of buying pleasure products!
Dear DadBodDom, My store is located in a typical college town with a customer base that’s primarily hetero-presenting college couples. This calendar year, business looks a lot different than the … Continue reading Dear DadBodDom: They’re talking their girlfriends out of buying pleasure products!
Retail Pulse: How Ecommerce Brands Are Driving Clicks With Creative Marketing
Running an online store for adult products is a unique challenge. Ads get flagged. Payment processors label businesses as “high risk” and shut down merchant accounts with little warning. Yet … Continue reading Retail Pulse: How Ecommerce Brands Are Driving Clicks With Creative Marketing
How to Get Shoppers in the Mood for Pleasure During the Holidays
Carolers may be singing about tidings of comfort and joy, but this time of year, the holiday rush, social fatigue and long to-do lists can leave many people feeling a … Continue reading How to Get Shoppers in the Mood for Pleasure During the Holidays
How Adult Retailers Can Retain Staff, Strengthen Team Morale
Running an adult retail store is not just about stocking shelves with fun products. It’s also about creating a space where people feel comfortable, curious and confident in exploring pleasure … Continue reading How Adult Retailers Can Retain Staff, Strengthen Team Morale