EAN_01-15_01_Titel_EAN_00-10_01_Titel.qxd 18.12.14 13:29 Seite 1 9th volume •monthly publication •01/2015 •HOSTS OF THE EROTIXXX AWARDs 2015 No. 01 No. • 75491 strictly for adults only Feature Interview Interview Go for Gold: 20 years of pjur Samir Saraiya brings the Official 50 Stephen Gamble talks about Love Shades of Grey Pleasure Collection Life Products page 44 to India page 52 page 68 EAN_01-15_00_EAN_01-15_00.qxd 18.12.14 12:44 Seite 2 EAN_01-15_00_EAN_01-15_00.qxd 18.12.14 12:44 Seite 3 EAN_01-15_00_EAN_01-15_00.qxd 18.12.14 12:14 Seite 2 EAN_01-15_00_EAN_01-15_00.qxd 18.12.14 12:14 Seite 3 EAN_01-15_06+07_Inhalt_Layout 1 18.12.14 13:46 Seite 1 Crowdfunding is becoming more and more popular, Sometimes, it's all in the name: The Booty and the erotic industry is also taking advantage of this Glove is indeed ... a glove! Towner Saporno new trend. In our feature, we take a look at the cam- explains why this seemingly simple product paign for DAME Products' EVA. will conquer the erotic market. Page 38 Page 54 Page 72 Page 80 Florentine Winter runs a German-language blog about all In our interview, Robin Elenga from Revel Body explains things to do with sexuality and eroticism. We interviewed her why his company uses patents to protect its innovations, to learn more about her website and about her opinion on and we also learn which new products we can look forward the current developments in the erotic market. to in the future. Robert Karlsson, the inventor of the H2O Vibe, has tamed the power of water for our pleasure, but even he is at the mercy of the wet element when the old motor of his boat gives up the ghost. All the things you may have wondered about Robert - we've asked them in this edition of our Monthly Mayhem. Page 130 06 www.ean-online.com • 01/2015 EAN_01-15_06+07_Inhalt_Layout 1 18.12.14 13:46 Seite 2 CONTENT News: International Business News 08 Feature: DAME Products 38 Feature: Since it was founded in London in 1991, Regulation has been Ringing in 2015 with California Exotic Novelties 48 selling fetish products for men such as hand-made clothing Interview: and accessories. In our interview, Dorian Reland talks about Samir Saraiya (Digital E-Life) 52 his store and the current trends in the fetish market. 62 Page Interview: Towner Saporno (Booty Glove) 54 Interview: Maxx Padilla (The Handie) 58 Interview: Dorian Reland (Regulation) 62 Interview: Stephen Gamble (Love Life Products) 68 Interview: Florentine Winter 72 Interview: Page 88 Tapio Ruppa (AntiShop) 86 As far as technologically sophisticated masturbators for men Interview: go, Autoblow 2 blows most of the competition out of the Brian Sloan (Autoblow) 88 water. Brian Sloan presents the pleasure giver in our interview. Interview: Janina Gatzky (Separee) 94 Interview: Helle Panzieri (Baci Lingerie) 100 Interview: Jordan Weiser (pjur group) 112 Interview: Tim Brown (UMProducts) 118 Highstreets: 132 Calendar: 138 The international b2b trade fair for the erotic industry Hannover Messe Halle 27 D 30539 Hanover Germany 07 - 09 October 2015 07 www.erofame.eu EAN_01-15_08-35_Edi_News_Layout 1 18.12.14 13:44 Seite 1 NEWS letter from the editor The eroticArt Dear readers Collection 2015 On behalf of myself and the entire S&T Rubber starts calendar distribution team of EAN, I wish you a great new year. The ho- lidays are over, the Christmas goose is digested, Wadgassen, Germany - The erotic industry will soon hold it and the fireworks have faded. It's time to get back in it's hands: the eroticArt Collection Calendar 2015, desig- to the serious side of life. In our industry, this means ned and produced at Mediatainmend Publishing, which is finding new ways to bring even more pleasure to celebrating it's debut at the moment. It is being distributed the consumers' bedrooms (or to any other place free of charge to the erotic retail in cooperation with S&T where erotic products are used). Rubber GmbH. I am sure the products will continue to evolve this year, not just with respect to the design, but also in terms of new technologies we haven't tapped into yet - although producers would be ill-advised to jump at any technological innovation without pay- ing attention to the consumers' wishes and needs. I for one am already very excited to see the great innovations that the creative minds of the industry will bestow upon us this year. And naturally, the market is also going to develop in other areas as well. As the triumph of the online trade seems un- stoppable at this point, brick and mortar retailers are once again faced with the question: How do I have to position my store to survive in this market- place? The past few years have already brought a number of interesting business concepts to the fore, so there are definitely ways to be successful in this trade, also in the future. Also, I hope that this is the year when the erotic industry finally conquers he calendar, which stands out nudes, always matching the de- the malls and city centres of Europe with classy thanks to its artful finesse as well picted products. The calendar is boutique-style stores. The foundation for such a Tas its eroticism, offers the whole printed in the format A2 with spiral development has already been laid, after all. erotic industry a stylish and practical binding and on high-grade high In general, there should be no quarrelling between overview over the months of the up- gloss paper to emphasize the classy offline and online trade; the two should work in uni- coming year, and makes a good presentation. Among the sponsors son, pulling in the same direction to succeed. One impression not only in the office, but of the first edition are S&T Rubber, business concept alone just isn't enough to satisfy also on the sales floor. Leg Avenue Europe, Scala Play- the needs of every consumer. house and a2z-Services. However, I hope that we can satisfy the need of The calendar shows on monthly all our readers with one magazine, and that EAN sheets a combination of pictures of Anybody, who is interested in recei- will remain your first choice for news, trends, and professional photographers and ving a calendar free of charge can insights into the erotic market in 2015! highlight products, provided by va- turn to Mediatainment Publishing via rious manufacturers and distributors. E-Mail ([email protected]) or via That’s it for this month! The motives range from portraits to fax (+49 (0) 5138 60 220 29). Randolph Heil 08 www.ean-online.com • 01/2015 EAN_01-15_08-35_Edi_News_Layout 1 18.12.14 13:44 Seite 2 NEWS Fleshlight counterfeiter ‘Lemei’ gets raided in China The fight goes on Shenzhen, China - Last month, the Shenzhen Market Supervision Bureau raided the facto- ries of Chinese counterfeiter “Lemei,” which was producing fake Fleshlight products. nteractive Life Forms, makers of the Fleshlight brand Packaging of fake Fleshlight products Iof masturbators, said it worked with the Chinese go- vernment agency for two years. According to Fleshlight lopment, operational areas and ultimately they impact COO Brian Shubin, Fleshlight plans to “relentlessly conti- our customers, most of which are trying to purchase le- nue this fight on infringers of Fleshlight brand goods.” gitimate products that are developed and made in Matthew Esber, ILF’s General Counsel said, “Counterfei- America and Spain. We worked with the Market Super- ting operations like this essentially are defrauding cus- vision Bureau in China because we strongly believe in tomers by stealing from American companies like ILF. defending the intellectual property rights that we’ve Losses from counterfeiting impact our product deve- worked so hard to create.” LELO launches new PINO ‘Exclusively for Bankers’ tockholm, Sweden - Swedish luxury intimate brand LELO Shas revealed one of their most distinguished pleasure products to date, the PINO vibrating couples’ ring that is des- cribed as ‘the ultimate stimulus package, designed exclusively with bankers in mind.’ Close to 10,000 PINO products have already shipped globally to retailers since November 1, with media attention escalating sharply thanks to a widespread media promotion. The new LELO PINO is a luxurious silicone couples’ ring with a unique form that promises two ways to wear in any position, alongside 10 diverse and powerful sti- mulation modes. It is also 100% waterproof and recharge- able with the lifespan of 10,000 disposable rings, making it the soundest long-term investment. Packaged in LELO’s most luxurious gift box yet, complete with signature mo- ney clip and cufflinks, PINO arrives as a unique and de- sirable gift for bankers, exe- cutives and businessmen. PINO is available in the colors of Black and Federal Blue. The new LELO PINO is a luxurious silicone couples’ ring 09 EAN_01-15_08-35_Edi_News_Layout 1 18.12.14 13:44 Seite 3 NEWS Cal Exotic revolutionizes the meaning of control with the new Impress line The Impress Collection Brings New Meaning to Vibration, Pulsation & Escalation Los Angeles, USA - California Exotic Novelties reveals the Impress Collection, one of their most revolutionary lines to date. This line is sure to impress with its latest advancement in pleasure product technology as well as its new take on what it means to vibrate, pulsate and ultimately escalate. usan Colvin, President and CEO deo Series. CalExotics Expert Sexpert, lation that hits more than one hot spot Sof California Exotic Novelties, says, Jaiya, hosts the three-part series that with the unique Impress™ Dual Kiss, “The Impress Collection is a beautiful, not only informs consumers, but is a Impress™ Dove, Impress™ ‘g’, Im- eye-catching line that everyone is great training tool.