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NS Novelties Debuts Shi/Shi Union A collaboration between AVN Award-winning editor Gabrielle Anex and pleasure
products manufacturer NS Novelties has produced the Shi/Shi Union, a pleasure
products created specifically for lesbian couples.
“I came up with the idea for the product when I grew frustrated with the lack of
toys available specifically for lesbians,” explained Anex, whose real name is Sandy
Holland. “To be blunt, the toy is meant to be used in the tribbing (scissoring)
position. It came about because I’m a lesbian and most attempts to use a vibrator
between two women are frustrating because, when in that position, usually only
one person can feel the vibrator based on the fact [most vibrators] are straight.
So I designed a toy that can swivel on each side so each partner can feel it equally.
Basically it’s an egg-shaped vibrator, and each side moves independently.”
Holland, a porn editor for 20 years now, is well known in the industry for her
work. Nominated 18 times for Best Editing, she won the AVN Award in 2016 for The
Submission of Emma Marx: Boundaries for New Sensations’ Erotic Stories line.
Holland said she had never developed a pleasure product before, and had never
been involved with the novelty side of the industry at all, but after having edited
movies for eight years for Scott Taylor and New Sensations, it made sense for her to
bring the idea to NS Novelties.
“I pitched it to Scott Taylor and he liked the idea and asked me to build a mock-
up,” Holland said. “So I made it with Play-Doh and showed it to him, and we then
took it to Lavi Yedid in the novelties area to run with.”
Yedid came up with the name Shi/Shi Union, and created all the details that make
the Shi/Shi Union different than any other product out there: The vibe has two
powerful, independently controlled motors housed in a soft silicone body-contoured
casing that move in tandem with each partner.
The Shi/Shi Union is waterproof and safe to use with all lubricants, and measures
3.5 inches by 3 inches by 2.3 inches. It uses four AA batteries and retails for $99.
“I think what sets it apart is that it is the first sex toy designed specifically for
lesbian couples,” Holland said. “I think it helps that it was designed by someone who
is a lesbian herself.”
The Shi/Shi Union was made available to retailers and consumers on July 1, and
already it’s creating a buzz. The product was named Best LGBT product at the recent
AdultEx Awards, which Holland said “is really cool.”
“It will be featured in the upcoming mainstream web series UnCorked, which I am
currently editing,” she added.
The Shi/Shi Union is available in black and pink. For more, visit NSNovelties.com.
Wicked Sensual Care Adds New Lube Flavors
Wicked Sensual Care
is releasing two new
summertime flavors
in its Aqua collection:
Sweet Peach and Pink
Lemonade.
The new flavors debuted at the ANME
Founders Show.
Wicked Aqua products are water-based
and paraben-free. The formulations
are smooth, and are made from quality
ingredients for superior performance.
Aqua products are
designed to stay slick,
last longer and never get
sticky or tacky. For clean-
up, just rinse with water.
The new flavors join Wicked’s existing
menu of palate-pleasing lube flavors:
Candy Apple, Cherry Cordial, Cinnamon
Bun, Mocha Java, Pomegranate, Salted
Caramel and Vanilla Bean.
Visit WickedSensualCare.com for
more information.
PRODUCT NEWS
Eldorado Carrying Products From
Shibari, Shunga
Eldorado Trading Company has
Shunga first started in 1988 in
partnered with adult pleasure
Montreal, Canada, as a high-end
products manufacturer Shibari and
cosmetic company. Twelve years
intimate cosmetic brand Shunga to
later the company decided to launch
bring their products to Eldorado
a new brand of intimate cosmetic
customers.
products and Shunga Erotic Art
“We are happy to bring the
was born with the idea that
Shibari line back to Eldorado
making love is an art. Shunga’s
customers. When Eldorado
product offering includes
previously carried the line it
aphrodisiac oils, edible body
was a consistent top seller,”
powders, love-enticing
said Eldorado
balms, sensual
Director of
massage oils
Purchasing
and cream,
Jon Vogt.
stimulants,
“Shunga has
lubricants
been a strong brand in the industry
and more. Shunga is known for the
with distinctive packaging and
sleek lines and erotic Japanese art on
products. We are excited to be able to
its packaging. All Shunga products are
offer it to our customers.”
made in Canada.
In addition to wands, the Shibari
To learn more about Eldorado,
line includes wand attachments, vibes
call (800) 525-0848, email sales@
and Kegel balls, to name a few.
eldorado.net or visit Eldorado.net.
Jopen Debuts Amour Collection at ANME
Jopen, a boutique pleasure
product manufacturer,
debuted a new collection
at last month’s ANME
Founders Show. The
line, named Amour, is an
assortment of four luxury
pleasure products.
Susan Colvin, founder
and CEO of Jopen,
explained how the name
was chosen. “When trying
to name this beautiful
collection, the word love
kept coming to mind. Love
has various meanings, but
the one that caught our
attention was, “an intense
feeling of deep affection.”
We believe everyone will
be deeply attracted to
Amour!”
Covered in Jopen’s
trademark Satin Finish Silicone, all
four of Amour’s models offer seven
functions of vibration, pulsation and
escalation, along with five incremental
speeds for each of these fun functions.
Each of these soft pink pleasure toys
also offers its own unique features:
• Remote Bullet: A heart-shaped
cordless controller with an innovative
stimulator, the bullet can be operated
up to 16.5 feet away using the remote.
• Mini G: A petite massager with a
pronounced G-spot curve.
• Wand Massager: This full body
massager is equipped with distinct
pleasure ridges for an exceptional
sensual experience.
• Dual G Wand: A powerful dual
motored massager, the Dual G is
ergonomically curved for maximum
enjoyment.
Each of these toys is whisper
quiet, submersible in water, USB
rechargeable and backed by a one-year
warranty.
“We have designed a striking
display with testers, so stores can
keenly promote the entire line,” said
Jopen brand manager Robin Stewart.
“However, quantities are limited.”
Visit Jopen.com for more
information.
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