Risky "research"

So it turns out it is possible for vigorous product "research" to cause carpal tunnel syndromes. Yep.

AVN Expo

I recently had the opportunity to attend the AVN Trade Show in Hollywood, FL and it was an unforgettable experience! For someone like me, who loves to learn as much as possible about products and the brands that make them, it was heaven! I was able to meet the people behind the creations of some of my favorite toys and I'll always remember that.

Driving over 20 hours alone to get there... And yes, not even 36 hours after I got into a car accident. Nothing was getting in my way! I admit, I toyed with the idea after I received the invitation. Could I really afford to go? Could I really afford NOT to go? I decided I couldn't afford not to go. And when I have a friend offering me a place to crash while I was there, my rental car and I were on our way!

It was a weekend of networking, learning, and meeting amazing people.

I got to chat with the folks from OhMiBod, LELO, njoy, and Je Joue. Oooh, totally got to meet the man who designed SaSi!!! Holy cow!!! I can't even tell you how many times I thanked him for creating her! So now I'm excited to try out my own "G-Ki" since it won the award for Overall Design for Women. I'll let you know what I think when I do... ;-)

Seriously, why wouldn't I want to tap into their brains a little more? I was given the opportunity and I took it!

There were brands there that I'd never heard of but got to know and hope you will get to know them soon, including Tickler who makes the awesomely cute "Toyfriend" toys and Laid with their pretty sweet looking designs.

The "O" Awards also took place over the weekend.

Nominees included njoy, OhMiBod, Je Joue, LELO and Shunga. So awesome!!! Cuz we carry them!! :-)

A few winners were Je Joue, LELO, and Shunga. The rest of the winners can be found here.

I may have to check out another expo....