 |
Bloggers are all abuzz about sexual health
Recently, while attending the world's largest blogging conference for women, I found myself wandering aimlessly through the three different Expo Halls of sponsors.
Okay, fine, that's a lie. I wasn't wandering aimlessly. I was on an intense mission to find the booth that was giving out free vibrators.
"Did you get your free vibrator yet?" one of my friends had asked me.
"I heard someone got trampled at the vibrator booth," said another one.
"Oooh, free vibrators? Let's go!" another friend and I agreed.
And so off we went, in search of... free vibrators! (Said in my best Leonard Nimoy impersonation.)
Well, I came to discover (no pun intended) that there were actually TWO different booths dedicated to our pleasure and sexual health.
Naturally, I visited both of them for, you know, research.
One booth was being manned, literally, by a man...a very cute young professional named Ben. He was just chock-full of information about the various vibrator models and how they could be used for solo exploration or couple's play. He used phrases like "intimacy journey" and "romantic experience." There were a few times when I wasn't sure if I was talking to the Trojan rep or auditioning for a spot on The Bachelor, but I wasn't going anywhere. The conversation was, uh, very stimulating. After which, I thanked him, pocketed my free full-sized vibrator (fine...8), and moved along.
The other booth (EdenFantasys...not a typo - that's how it's spelled) had a slightly different approach. It was staffed by two very hip-looking young women who were incredibly easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about how to use the various products. They were giving out free vibrating cock rings and pocket rockets. Honestly, I felt more comfortable asking them "where to put what" than I did asking Ben at the other booth. It's the same reason I have always gone to a female OB/GYN.
I was most fascinated with the model they nicknamed "The Date Night Special." It's a two-piece remote controlled set. I gathered the lady inserts the one piece into her vag and then her partner can activate it at anytime later in the night (perhaps when she least expects it?) via the remote control. But the thing is like $140! Meh, my husband and I do the same thing fo' free on Saturday nights with the vibrating pagers they assign to the people waiting at Buca Di Beppo.
Honestly, I haven't even unpacked from my trip, let alone taken any of my free vibes for a test drive, but I definitely will...eventually. Hey, why not? Vibrators are a fun way to spice up the ol' marriage. It's a proven fact (says Ben.)
Mostly though, I'm just in awe of the business prowess these companies displayed. Those marketing evil-geniuses really know their stuff, sending free vibrators to a blogging conference for 5,000 women. Most of us were away from home, getting swept away by the free swag, and buzzing with enthusiasm about our blogs. Can you say "Target Audience?" Or in other words: Bloggers + Vibrators = PRgasm.
You May Also Like
Comments (39)
-
Report Tue Aug 21, 2012 - 4:23 amMy roommate says she has a duffel bag full of butt plugs from past EdenFantasys booth visits. We ran into another blogger who said haughtily that she would NEVER accept a free vibrator - we asked if we could have hers.Reply -
3 replies, Last reply by Sandra C on Mon Aug 27, 2012 at 10:10 am
-
Report
Tue Aug 21, 2012 - 4:42 am
I haven't tried out the one I got from Eden yet - it has wires and looks like I'll strangle my labia.... and not in a good way. But I'll keep you posted...Reply -
7 replies, Last reply by Sandra C on Mon Aug 27, 2012 at 10:09 am
-
Report
Mon Aug 27, 2012 - 10:07 am
I couldn't have done it. I would have been hanging all over Ben asking him if he had a date later...I can't help myself. I totally would have been shooting to get the rose.Reply -
Report
Tue Aug 21, 2012 - 9:26 am
Count me in for next year!Reply -
1 reply, Last reply by The Bearded Iris on Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 6:58 pm
-
Report Tue Aug 21, 2012 - 7:06 amI got to Eden FantasYS too late for samples. They were VERY sorry, and STRONGLY encouraged me to blog about their products for a BIG discount on products. I don't know if I will. Vibrators have never been my thing, but that remote control thingy sounds like it could be fun on a fancy date night. At least for a few moments.Reply
-
1 reply, Last reply by The Bearded Iris on Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 6:58 pm
-
Report Tue Aug 21, 2012 - 4:13 amBuca di Beppo's are the best, you say? Where's my keys?Reply
-
1 reply, Last reply by The Bearded Iris on Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 6:55 pm
-
Report Tue Aug 21, 2012 - 2:36 amWould you believe that by the time I got to the vibrator booths, they were gone? Nobody told me they were off to the side in a secret little hideout! I was wandering the main expo floors looking for them. That said, and intimacy journey sounds fun. Sign me up! PS, do you think that guy was really digging handing out vibrators or was he embarrassed. Sounds to me like he was a little too into it.Reply
-
1 reply, Last reply by The Bearded Iris on Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 6:54 pm
-
Report Tue Aug 21, 2012 - 2:54 amI am laughing so hard at this entry. But, I am impressed you chatted with the guy handing out the vibrators. I think I would have blushed and run away! Much easier to discuss at the other booth with the women who can't spell. Tracy @ http://www.momaical.comReply
-
1 reply, Last reply by The Bearded Iris on Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 6:52 pm
-
Report Tue Aug 21, 2012 - 3:30 amFull size!! Damn girl! I thought I scored with my free bullet at the Pure Romance warehouse sale......Reply
-
1 reply, Last reply by The Bearded Iris on Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 6:50 pm
-
Report
Tue Aug 21, 2012 - 3:45 am
No diddling around here: you sure know how to come to a conclusion, though I liked the climax the best. You really reached around to touch the pulse of the public here, without fluctuating. Well done.Reply -
1 reply, Last reply by The Bearded Iris on Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 6:49 pm
-
Report Tue Aug 21, 2012 - 5:41 amLeslie, You are a gifted writer and so funny. My girlfriends and I try to go to dinner once a month or so and we always get hysterical when the vibrator goes off- telling us our table is ready. I usually place it at my crotch for a good laugh. Next time I'll be sure to get a picture of it and send it to you.Reply
-
1 reply, Last reply by The Bearded Iris on Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 6:46 pm
-
Report Tue Aug 21, 2012 - 2:12 amThat's it. I'm going to BlogHer next year. Or to Buca di Beppo this weekend. Thanks for the tip! ps - It's my first time here. Pun intended. Your name caught my eye on Facebook. I was all, "Hmmm. Isn't she the one that humped Mama Kat's leg at BlogHer?" I'm guessing that the leg humping took place *after* the swag grabbing.Reply
-
1 reply, Last reply by The Bearded Iris on Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 2:34 am
-
Report Tue Aug 21, 2012 - 12:48 amThat is so funny. I used to work for Spencer Gifts and once a year they would send all the managers on a "training trip". There was always a vendor show included. My friends were very excited every year when I arrived home with my goodie bags full of vibes, lube and freebies of all kinds. The vendors simply gave out way too much for me to use all by myself.Reply
-
1 reply, Last reply by The Bearded Iris on Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 1:00 am
-
Report
Mon Aug 20, 2012 - 6:05 pm
Just forget my FB comment about profanity and the "V" word.Reply -
1 reply, Last reply by The Bearded Iris on Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 12:41 am
-
Report
Mon Aug 20, 2012 - 11:40 pm
O.K. - I am somewhat intrigued by "The Date Night Special", wouldn't be fun to re-wire that and reverse it and sneak it - oh man.....nevermind. I am going to need a note from ITPR for my ISP because you know I am going to google this and my computer is going to break because of it, and they will once again know just what a dirtylittlewhore I am. And it is only Monday.Reply -
1 reply, Last reply by The Bearded Iris on Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 12:39 am
-
Report Tue Aug 21, 2012 - 12:06 amI love, love, LOVE that there were TWO booths giving away free "self massagers." But what I love more is knowing I wouldn't have had to be all "Omg, LOOK, it's so SILLY! We should just go look and point and laugh" while secretly being all "I want a free pocket rocket, yo!" Solidarity, sister! Similarly, I snorted when I got the bottom of your post here and found the following items listed as "Products You Might Also Like" : Emily G's "Jam of Love, a Six Pack of Monkey Farts scented soap, and "Me time" goat soap sampler pack. Awesome-sauce.Reply
-
1 reply, Last reply by The Bearded Iris on Tue Aug 21, 2012 at 12:37 am
Enter the word as it appears in the box.