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based lube is “not like any other lubricant out there.
It’s made in a homeopathic laboratory. … Nobody
can believe it’s water based.” The vegan formula
creates a long-lasting lube, and, he said, “All the
customers are amazed.” What also sets the water-
based formula is the quality of the water used. “The
way we purify the water, nobody can do it,” said the
rep. Eden also carries a silicone formula as well as an
anal lubricant, which is a lot thicker and made from a
blend of a few types of silicone.
In a space next to sister brand Rock Candy, items
from Bedroom Products were on display, including
lubricant and delay spray for men in convenient
portable sizes.
Superslyde exhibited its lubricants, which entered
the U.S. market last year after finding popularity
in Australia. Founded in 2012, SuperSlyde is a
family of premium silicone lubricants. Superslyde is
formulated, licensed, marketed and distributed by
Pivot International, and manufactured in Singapore
by ICM Pharma.
Sensuous, another Australian company, offers
a range of romance products made with quality
ingredients. The company’s focus at ANE, however,
was to show off its Edge Delay Gel for Men and
Frenzy clitoral stimulating gel for women, both of
which have done very well in the U.S. market. The
Edge Delay Gel will even be manufactured in the
United States, to ensure it is in compliance with FDA
regulations.
Rascal and Boneyard toys shared a booth, and
an item of interest was the Daisy, a smaller version
of the award-winning Skwert. Daisy is the next
generation of the patented Skwert 5-piece kit. The
Boneyard Skwert was released last summer to wide
acclaim, and quickly became the company’s top
selling product. Skwert went on to win the 2017
AVN “O” Award for Outstanding Accessory. And
interestingly, this year another Boneyard product—
Snake Oil Cum Lube—came home with an “O” for
Outstanding Lubricant Product of Line.
Other standouts in the body product category
could be found in the Lust Naked booth, where
attendees were able to check out the hemp-based body
care products. Lust Naked not only makes arousal gels,
lickable body powders and massage candles, but also
antibacterial toy cleaner and lickable massage gels. The
hemp used in the products helps to leave skin soft and
hydrated.
Fashion Statements
The 2018 show also included lingerie and accessories
in the mix. Hailing from the United Kingdom, Rouge
Garments manufactures handmade fetish products in
a variety of styles, colors and materials. The company
recently inked a joint sales and marketing agreement
with Vegas-based Synergy Erotic, designed to help both
companies increase brand recognition, access previously
untapped markets and increase exposure and recognition
of both companies at the distributor and retail level.
Also from Las Vegas is newcomer Pianola Lingerie.
The manufacturer carries a plus size collection of boxed
lingerie that features everything from wet look fabric
to accents of fringe, metallic zippers and decorative
pulls and more. The line launched earlier this year
and was created or those who want to capitalize on
the mainstreaming of bondage and fetish looks. The
company also carries all the accessories needed to
accompany the outfits: crops, BDSM kits and more.
Other lingerie exhibitors included Yiwu Sunspace
Lingerie Co. Founded in 1999, the company specializes
in lingerie, masks, bondage wear and more made of
everything from spandex and wet look fabrics to satin,
mesh and more.
Yiwu Shuangpeng Knitting, which specializes in
stockings, bodystockings and lingerie, sells its wares in
Brazil, Italy and various other markets. In the U.S., many
Top from left, Channel 1 Releasing displayed
items from its Boneyard and Rascal lines; Wet
showcased lubricants and other enhancers;
Golden Lite featured interactive sex dolls.
Second row from left, TamaToys’ pillows
decorated with anime characters; toys from
new exhibitor Cautox; pasties from Neva
Nude. Bottom right, the Diamond Wand from
Femme Funn; accessories from Rouge, a U.K
manufacturer. Photos by Chris King and JFK
(Neva Nude by Kat Revenga)
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