"They take the focus away from penetration being the coup de grâce of sex and bring the focus back to what's really important-which is all of the fun, pleasurable sensations, and just the adventure of being sexual together." "They allow for different kinds of sexual experiences and make taking each other to new limits a lot more accessible."Īnd, of course, if one or both partners is dealing with any sexual dysfunction, whether it's lowered libido, erectile dysfunction, or pain during penetration, adding toys into the mix can make both partners very happy, Balestrieri tells mbg. It can be very intimate and help you two deepen your emotional and sexual connection.īalestrieri notes that incorporating toys can also help you find new ways that you (and your partner) can experience pleasure and reach new limits. On top of that, exploring new things in the bedroom, whether new positions or new toys, opens up conversation between you and your partner about your sex life and what you both desire. And plus, "there's a level of intensity that you can't duplicate with your hands, your mouth, or penetration."Īs Balestrieri adds, "Our bodies are incredible vehicles for pleasure, but we can't expect our bodies to do everything all the time, so sometimes it can be really nice to give our bodies a little bit of help and a break so we can experience pleasure without having to do all the hard work." "There's the value of trying something new that you haven't done before," Fleming says.
Want to check out Adam and Eve and AdamMale online? Log on at: and better question might be, what aren't the benefits? Balestrieri and Fleming both note that as humans, we love novelty-and that includes in our sex lives. We keep our eyes open for everything and we have our hands in every place where you can reach an audience for adult products. When I say testing, we're not only testing the new products that we offer, but we're testing new ways to bring in new customers. We're constantly testing and we have a very strong entrepreneurial spirit. What makes your company stand out from others that sell sex toys?
I really don't like to carry anything on the AdamMale line that has a woman on the package. There is a great deal of crossover, products that can be used by the gay audience and the straight audience.
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We carry a full line of dildos that women can use and couples can use. The AdamMale Web site is for gay men, but can't some of those toys sold at the site be used by straight couples? This year had been the year for prostate toys vibrating prostate toys have really taken hold in the straight and the gay market this year. And for those who can afford them, some of our life-like torso pieces. To me, some of our larger toys go over very well with the AdamMale customers.
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What are some things you've heard when people find out that your company is headquartered in North Carolina? Adam and Eve is a well-known name, but people are surprised that AdamMale is located here in North Carolina, particularly in Hillsborough. If you walked into an Adam & Eve store or logged on to, you were - believe it or not - supporting local business.Ĭreative Loafing spoke with Bobby Stone, marketing director of AdamMale, which is a leader in gay male home entertainment that is under the Adam and Eve umbrella, about the company and how people react to the fact that one of the nation's leading sex shops is right here in North Carolina.Ĭreative Loafing: Are people surprised that you all are located in North Carolina?īobby Stone: We are pretty much under the radar. Think of the last place you bought a sex toy from or the last sex shop you visited.