Fun Factory presented Oscar award nominees with its Love Yourself cosmetic line, along with other new products, last month at GBK’s 2010 Oscar Luxury Gifting Lounge.

The event took place at the W Hotel in Hollywood, where celebrities and Oscar nominees gathered at the pre-Oscar Gift Lounge. Guests included “Precious” star Gabourey Sidibe, Quenton Aaron of “The Blind Side,” and Angela Basset.

The A-list celebrities received gift bags from The Peek-A-Boo Boutique, which contained Fun Factory’s Satine Moi Massage Oil and Coloure Moi Kissable Body Paint from the Love Yourself cosmetic line, as well as its Layaspot vibrator and Smart Balls.

Rudy Kottbauer, Fun Factory’s sales, marketing and customer relations director, attended the event. He told said that the company handed out more products than he expected and overall saw delight in the faces of the celebrities that walked away with Fun Factory goodies.

“Most of them were surprised to see intimate products as part of the gift bags, but were really excited and immediately drawn to the cosmetic line,” Kottbauer said, adding that an exquisite display of the line garnered curiosity.

The Oscar event is not the first time Fun Factory has infiltrated Hollywood. Earlier in the year, Fun Factory was present at a Grammy party, and the company first participated in a pre-Oscar gifting event in 2006, Kottbauer said.

“It’s important to get into these events and penetrate mainstream,” he said. “Once people see them and become familiar with the brand, it makes them more open to accepting our range of products. Our cosmetic line is a perfect door-opener.”

Kottbauer added that high-end boutiques also are helping in the endeavor to make adult products more acceptable among mainstream. In addition, well-known chains, such as Hustler Hollywood stores, are perfect because of their popularity and elaborate window displays, which Fun Factory has adorned with its offerings.

“The big window displays draw people into the stores to see our products,” Kottbauer said.

Fun Factory’s Love Yourself cosmetic line includes Colore Moi Kissable Body Paint in three colors with corresponding flavors, including Vanilla, Strawberry (red) and Chocolate (brown).

The line also features the Frisonne Moi cooling balm, and Savoure Moi warming, kissable love fluid in cranberry, coconut-almond, orange-ginger and chocolate flavors.

Kottbauer said the Love Yourself line is perfect for setting an intimate mood among couples, and the fact that the line is manufactured following the high standards of Germany with all-natural ingredients, also makes it very desirable.

To view a video of Fun Factory presenting celebrities at GBK’s 2010 Oscar Luxury Gifting Lounge, click here.

To see Fun Factory’s Love Yourself line, visit FunFactoryUSA.com.

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In celebrating yesterday’s Earth Day, Canadian vibrator manufacturer We-Vibe encouraged couples to use eco-friendly sex toys in the bedroom.

“Making eco-decisions in our production has been a priority since day one,” said Bruce Murison, We-Vibe CEO and founder. “As we continue to evolve and grow as a company, these kinds of choices continue to be a pillar of our mission. We comply with the strictest consumer safety and environmental standards and take pride in calling ourselves a carbon neutral manufacturer.”

The company says eco-sex activists have been lobbying governments to ban toxins in these kinds of products, but legislations has yet to be passed.

In the meantime, Murison offers these tips for buying the greenest toys.

Buy sex toys made of 100 percent medical grade silicone

Look for sex toys that are lead-free, phthalate-free

Choose a manufacturer that is carbon-neutral (any product’s website should have its environmental specifications outlined)

Look for products that are powered with rechargeable batteries and high efficiency chargers

Look for eco-friendly packaging that uses recyclable materials and water-based inks

Murison says We-Vibe is compliant with all of these regulations and adds, “Please think green and have fun doing it.”

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Sex toy online shopping has taken a leap into a new dimension, with the release of a platform by E-Com Technology, which allows shoppers across Australia and New Zealand to view a range of novelties in three dimensions.

Since the advent of online shopping, consumers have had to rely on simple images and product descriptions to make purchasing decisions. Now, apparently, a company called E-Com Technology is aiming to change that.

Currently, online adult distributor TEK Distribution – along with another overseas retailer Sex.co.nz — has the company’s shopping cart system that includes a unique technology that renders a three-dimensional image of a product from any angle.

The system allows online customers to virtually turn products upside down, zoom in for closer inspection, or give them a spin. A virtual tape measure is also included, so that customers can see exactly how big a product is.

To see how it works, check out this example from TEK Distribution’s online store.

An E-Com representative said that the system can cope with objects as small as a wedding ring and as large as a VCR and precision that uses up to 80,000 stop positions in a 360-degree rotation.

Perhaps it’s not necessary to know a dildo’s measurements down to the decimal level … but good to know the tech is out there! The zoom function is great for close-up inspections.

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A gift certificate to the OhMiBod online store was included in the Official 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Gift Bag.

World renowned as “Music’s Biggest Night,” the Grammys are the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music. The event aired live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on CBS network TV on Jan. 31.

I wonder what Beyoncé will choose? Perhaps the Freestyle? It is the world’s first wireless music massager – totally fit for her awesomeness.

It’s rechargeable and made from body-safe material. The Freestyle operates with and without music and comes in a custom travel case with international plug adapters — it’d come in handy when you’re on tour, B… or when the Jigga, aka hubby Jay-Z, is on tour. Just sayin.

“Music’s power to heal, transform and reinforce relationships is what inspired OhMiBod to create the Freestyle,” said Suki Dunham, co-founder of OhMiBod. “Having the opportunity to share our vision with the industry’s best and most influential performers is an honor.”

The coveted Grammy Gift Bag is produced by Distinctive Assets, and included the most sought after gadgets and luxury items on the market. The gifting was provided to all performers and presenters at this year’s show, which included Album of the Year nominees Beyoncé, Black Eyed Peas, Dave Matthews Band, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, as well as artists such as Maxwell, the Lady Antebellum and Green Day.

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Luxury sex toy manufacturer Vida Internationale officially launched last night with a party at Voyeur nightclub in West Hollywood,Calif.

The event was hosted by mainstream actress Sofia Vergara, who currently stars in ABC’s “Modern Family,” and featured a live performance by Robin Thicke with DJ Jus Ske spinning music throughout the night.

The Voyeur venue was lavishly decorated; with masked, topless women posing, dancing and dangling from the ceiling.

Videos of the Essence of Pleasure line played continuously in the background as the line’s four vibrators were on display.

Gerardo Ramos, the developer of Vida’s new line said that each vibe’s name is a word derived from various languages from around the globe — old and new — that describe quintessential needs for sexual pleasure.

Lussuria is Lust; Zara is Aim; Vanta is Want; and Urja is Orgasm.

The company’s slogan “Sex is Life” also applies to the line’s concept.

“Vida means life and the line’s four vibes represents the four elements of life — earth, fire, water and air,” Ramos said. “The four dots that create the ‘i’ in Vida’s logo represent that too. It was all part of the concept.”

A sales rep said that the company strives to be earth-friendly. The vibes are mercury-free, cadmium-free and phthalates-free. They also are rechargeable and crafted from anodized aluminum and silicone.

Pollack said the line was designed with consideration to the contours of a woman’s body.

“Vida Internationale targets the discerning woman who is willing to take charge of her sexuality,” she said. “She makes an above average income yet is savvy when it comes to saving money and getting a good value for her money.

“The concept behind Vida began with a simple mission to make luxury pleasure objects that are priced right — because every woman deserves to experience affordable pleasure.”

Vida’s line comes in a leather train case tote with an embroidered Vida logo that includes a soft storage bag. Packaging also includes a catalog of Vida’s Essence of Pleasure line, plus detailed care and usage instructions.

A Vida Internationale sales representative said that the goal of the company is for its line to transcend into the mainstream.

The company’s aim was apparent with some of mainstream’s pop culture stars in attendance at the launch party. Guests included the entire cast of MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” actor Shane West and model, actress Carmen Electra and Lindsay Lohan, among several others.

PHOTO CREDIT: WireImages.com

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Adam & Eve’s annual Winter Sale has begun.

“Lasting until Valentine’s Day, this winter sale is traditionally very successful for us,” said Chad Davis, director of marketing for Adam & Eve. “After the holidays, we find that American adults tend to enjoy some ‘down time’ alone, and Adam & Eve is happy to help make it all the more enjoyable.”

All items ranging from vibrators, DVDs and masturbators to lingerie and lubes are marked down up to 80 percent!

Click here to see the goods!

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I hate batteries.

They’re rarely included with vibrators and even when they are — they die! Even the longest-lasting battery will eventually die and it’s always unexpected… ugh. One of my biggest pet peeves is when the battery in my vibe begins to die. Slowly, vibration turns dull and teases my clit in a very cruel way!

Fun Factory has released an innovative recharger — the Fun Magnetic Plug — that magnetically re-ups the power on any of the company’s new Click ‘N’ Charge vibrators by simply lining up the plug’s metallic contact point with the magnetic surface located under the toy’s logo. Unlike other rechargeable Fun Factory vibes that require a base to recharge — the Fun Magnetic Plug is much more discrete.

Fun Factory currently lists five vibrators that are equipped with this new technology:

The Delight is designed to offer both external and G-spot stimulation. Its Royal Curl gives the vibe a curved end that reaches the G-spot, while its slight bulge tickles other areas.

The rechargeable BiMiNi Ocean also has been released along with the BiMiNi Flash. The Flash features two pleasure tips for clit and vaginal stimulation. Its small size and bud shape allows for easy insertion, making it an ideal beginner vibe.

The miniVIBES Bubbles vibrator features an asymmetrical design that looks like a stack of soap bubbles. The silicone vibe also is waterproof.

The miniVIBE Spring features a floral design that offers a smooth surface for all-over stimulation, as well as pinpointing specific spots through the protruding flowers.

Fun Factory vibes come in fun, vibrant colors and exciting shapes that are smooth to the touch. Being environmentally friendly adds a whole other level of attractiveness.

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Allergy-prone BDSM fans rejoice! Spartacus Leathers has released a new group of leather fetish items that feature nickel-free hardware and silicone balls.

The new hardware allows men with nickel allergies to use Spartacus’ array of cock-play products.

Silicone, a hypoallergenic material, is also many times preferred over rubber because of its many benefits. Silicone is pliable, durable and hygienic (you can clean it by boiling for up to 10 minutes or wash with water and soap — it’s even dishwasher-safe!) Spartacus’ ball gags are odorless and tasteless. They are also now equipped with a nickel-free snap-off piece of washable fabric, taking cleanliness to a whole other level.

The new hardware has been added to six of Spartacus’ products: The Oiltan C Ring, Six-Speed C Ring with Six Snaps, Multispeed Vibrating Leather C Ring, Interchangeable Dual Nitrile C Ring Set, T-Style Ball Divider — Oiltan and V-Style Ball Divider — Oiltan.

According to Spartacus President Stephen Bergquist, nickel-plated metal has been banned in many European countries for quite some time. Yikes!

I don’t know about you, but in my BDSM play I want my skin to be red from lashings not allergies.

Good looking out Spartacus.

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I hear countless stories about dudes who are threatened by sex toys.

Common quote-worthy comments:

• “My chick doesn’t need that.”
• “A real man doesn’t need a toy to make his chick cum”
• “She’s gonna love that rabbit more than me.”

Sure, sex toys are fun to use solo, but that DOESN’T mean they’re made to be penis/tongue/boyfriend replacements. In fact, they’re sometimes more fun to use in groups of two or more, and it’s not just for the ladies to enjoy. Think of them as sex tools, not sex substitutes.

VIBRATORS – Teasing is stellar foreplay. A vibrator can tingle parts of your body you’d never think to touch and set your mind into sex-mode fast. Run it along the neck, collarbone, inner thighs and forearms — add some lube and the buzzing sensation feels quite nice on and around the balls, taint and penis. When it’s time to get down to business, don’t put it away just yet. Vibing on the clit makes orgasms cum come quicker.

DILDOS - Using dildos in the bedroom isn’t reserved only for our lesbian friends. Sure, you’ve got a working cock, and that’s great — when we’re fucking. The best oral sex I’ve ever had was from a guy who used his right hand to prop himself up and his left to slowly (and then faster, faster, faster) fuck me with a dildo. It sounds complicated, but it’s not rocket science. I came hard and fast every time, and he felt like a hero.

COCKRINGS – Cockrings aren’t just for men who “can’t keep it up.” These stretchy rings have come a long way, and now there are designs on the market that not only help keep him harder longer, but also feature little vibrators that hit the clit each time he thrusts. It’s a win-win situation, so even if you don’t “need” a cockring, there’s still reason to give one a try. And don’t be scared — cockrings aren’t supposed to feel tight, and your nuts aren’t going to fall off if you wear it for 15 minutes. If it’s uncomfortable, go buy a bigger size and give yourself a high-5 when she’s not looking.

There are way too many toys to list here, so I suggest you check out the options online and see what catches your eye. But remember: Much like lube isn’t for defective vaginas, vibrators, dildos and other toys aren’t made to replace inadequate lovers.

If you’re convinced otherwise, call me when you get some confidence and a clue. It’s sex. Loosen up a little; it makes it easier to enjoy the ride. Besides, everyone knows real men are good with their hands and know their way around a tool toy box.

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It never occurred to me that “going green” was something I could translate into my sex life — focus people, get your heads out of that gutter — until I came across a brand of adorable (yes, I said adorable) condoms that not only girl-ify the traditionally masculine contraceptive, but are made of Fair Trade latex.

This means that purchasing Fair Trade certified condoms like these help provide higher wages and improved working conditions for the rubber tappers who collect the natural material used to manufacture them.

Natural latex rubber comes from rubber trees found in tropical rainforests, as well as areas of South Asia where man-made plantations grow the trees specifically for industrial purposes. Workers slice into each tree and collect the white goo that oozes out, which is later used to create all kinds of products.

They’re not cheap by any means, but if you’ve already been buying Fair Trade coffee, chocolate and tea tree oil body wash, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t add Fair Trade condoms to your grocery list.

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