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Pleasure Potions
DNS Distribution returned to exhibit at ANE, this time showcasing its Blue Fusion supplements,
meant to increase fullness, firmness and duration of erections. Blue Fusion was among the nominees
in the Outstanding Supplement of Enhancement category for the 2018 “O” Awards. The company also
demonstrated its ManFuel male enhancement shooter, available in three flavors and offering 72 hours
of better performance, and a CBD beverage called Original K’s in two formulas. (For details, check out
OriginalKs.com.)
CB Distributors Inc. also exhibited supplements, including Extenze, which is designed to help men
increase stamina, as well as intensity and duration of erections. The company also debuted Whiskey D’s, a
drink that is designed to help reduce blood alcohol levels after consumption. “It can reduce your BAC by 44
percent within the first hour of drinking,” sales rep Valentino explained.
Returning exhibitors included PWD, distributor of Rush, and Oh Man! Products. The latter, a sister
company to Oh Man! Studios, showcased its Ruff Personal Lubricant and Thumbs Up male enhancer,
among other items.
One of the most energetic teams at ANE was the crew from Pure For Her, a first-time exhibitor. The
four-person team was very excited about spreading the word on the supplement, sold in 160-count bottles
and formulated to help with digestive cleanliness, to help keep you “clean where it matters most.”
Lawrence Johnson, who handles operations, shared a little information about the Texas-based company.
Its flagship product, Pure for Men, is a fiber supplement that has been on the market for three years—
though Johnson said he and his friends first tried to market it back in college (“we sold one bottle”), about
a decade ago. “We promise that people who take it regularly can have easy anal sex,” Johnson said.
Redesigned for women, Pure for Her comes in smaller capsules and also incorporates aloe. “You take it
daily, you rinse off and you’re good to go. Don’t have a shitty night—that’s our motto,” Johnson said.
The product has been sold on Shopify and Amazon, but Pure for Her is now looking for retail partners.
Johnson expressed satisfaction about their experience at ANE: “We’ve met everyone from distributors to
store owners to the press. … we’ve met a lot of fascinating people.”
Top, new items from CalExotics, which participated in the ANE
Media Event. Other participants included Lovehoney, showing
its innovative Uprize dildo and other ranges; the Motorbunny
team; and Eighteen Plus, a newly launched company looking to
provide its technology to other manufacturers. Bottom, the sales
team for Whiskey D’s Elixir. Photos by Chris King
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New in Town
Among the other new exhibitors this year was Bathroom
Sexy-Lady. The company’s signature product turns any
sink from ho-hum to va-va-va-voom. The sink portion is
like most others, but the front of the bowl is fitted with hat
looks like a woman bent over. The legs extend to the floor,
and the derrière is either naked or covered in lace panties.
The units come in red, black or white.
Another newbie, DildoCase.com, offered up its storage
case for vibrators, dildos and other pleasure products. The
cases can be compartmentalized to fit cock rings, dildos,
vibrators and more, and versions are available with charging
and Bluetooth capabilities.
Industry newcomer Happy Ending Glove showcased
its first product, which can be used by men or women
for masturbation, couples massage or stimulation during
foreplay.
Dicture was among the first-time exhibitors at the show.
Company owner Sara creates artistic and whimsical penis
photos, and gives men and women tips and hints on how
to take great dick pics. The Dicture team helped make the
ANE Bash more festive by co-sponsoring the event with
CalExotics and supplying cocktail napkins with a sampling
of Dicture creations.
From Japan, Tomatoes showcased their collection of body
pillows, lubricants, toy cleaners and toys. What sets their
collection apart is the anime packaging. Anime has always
has a dedicated fan base, and adult material featuring the
distinct animation style is especially popular.
Xmen Novelties, a first-time exhibitor at ANE, displayed
a number of pleasure products in its booth, including
various vibrators—both single and dual stimulators—and
different types of strokers and other items for men.
Xtoy King also joined the ranks of first-time exhibitors
at the show, with a booth filled with pleasure products and
novelties for men and women, including vibrators and toys
for men. Maggie of Xtoy King said she and her team had
made some good contacts at ANE.
And finally, rounding out the long list of ANE
exhibitors this year was Cautox International Co., another
international exhibitor that manufactures vibrators,
strokers, dildos and more in a variety of styles, colors and
more. Spokesperson Carrie said Cautox already has goods
in Europe and is looking to enter the U.S. market.