Page 40 - AVN Intimate Spring 2020

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ne of the annual highlights at the AVN Adult first time they've handled a flogger, cane, restraints or many of the other unique
Entertainment Expo is an area that's a real, kinky items for sale. They always walk away happy and stimulated and hopefully will
hidden gem. Tucked upstairs in the mezzanine Join the scene with their newfound passion."
section of the Hard Rock Hotel is The Lair. The AVN The dozemplus vendors shared their enthusiasm for the show. Ravynb1ood’s
Expo'5 kinky Exploralorium excites and amazes both hardcore Reverend noticed there were a lot more people who were accepting of "us kinky
scenesters and the general vanilla populace. folks up here."

Hosted by the well—known owner of the sanctuary LAX, "There were people who were completely brand—new to the scene who
Mistress Cyan. The Lair has been an integral part ofAEE for six unashamedly admitted to thatl" Reverend pointed out. "They asked ’teach us,’
years. "This is definitely the biggest and the best show we've which is always an honor, and they end up buying something so that means
had," Mistress cyan said during the Ianuary show. "The crowd we've done our job."
is consistent and there has been much more participation among Boston's Leather By Danny, who has participated in the show since its
the visitors up here. They get to talk first hand to the amazing inception, continuously demonstrates his besl—selling split Thumper during
BDSM vendors, most of who actually make the goods they sell." the show, which inevitably draws a significant crowd. "The show's been funl"
Mistress cyan continued, "For those vanilla newbies here, it's the Danny exclaimed. "There's definitely more vanilla people than usual. Also,

' ,. 3 F the VIP program, which allowed special attendees to shop in a less crowded
’ 1 D - environment an hour before the general public, definitely helped with sales."
. — _— I _ Mistress cyan also thanked the cutlixlgedge adult products company Bad
‘I " l ,~ ‘ Dragon for their sponsorship of many of the Lair's events, including the party
l- ,_. ' I V held in a cavernous meeting room at the Hard Rock. "The party broke new
i J, . (3.. , \ 3 t'\ , i 1 ground as we didn't have any featured entertainers as we had in the past,’
9 i t i I 9 Q T v ~ .‘ L i Mistress cyan stated. "It was an a11—play party with unique, kink—styled furniture
I i ‘ . I&_.‘ a i" : and equipment and people of all skill levels trying different things. Anyone who
‘ _ g ‘ I ‘an’ "I = l was attending the AE show was able to participate or watch, which is always
.3‘ .4 _ .2 “ " V \ a learning experience for them, and I am grateful for AVN for letting us have a
*3‘ party like that. We've already got plans for an even bigger show next year."
‘ Bad Dragon's booth featured wildly designed silicone dildos in equally wild
- . colors. Their dildos often draw on the Japanese art form of Hentai and include
— _ _ ' ‘ / the ma, the lentacled monster, among many other creative designs. one of their
\ p E 1‘ consistent bestsellers is the unicorn Horn.
\ 5 — _ \ Bad Dragon's Tek shared that their trademark items drew a lot of couples over
‘ __ - E‘ 30 who wanted to explore. "These customers were taking it seriously in a very
sex—posilive way. It was so refreshing not to see as many drunk guys looking at
our booth, as they have in the past. People were asking for explanations on our
demos and products and we were very happy with the traffic here."
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