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A sex toy party is usually female-only gathering where participants learn about and buy sex toys. It is a type of party plan, similar to Tupperware parties.

The party may start with an icebreaker game, then a sex toy representative, or 'facilitator', displays and discusses the products. Although the discussion is sexually explicit, euphemisms such as 'button' for clitoris are common. The participants examine and talk about the products, with the option of purchasing them from the representative in a private room at the end of the party. Other merchandise such as bath salts, aromatherapy, and body paints may also be sold. The representative receives commission based on the sales from the party. There are thousands of representatives of sex toy party companies in the United States, with Passion Parties, Slumber Parties and Pure Romance being the major franchises.

Sex toy parties began in the 1970s, and became increasingly popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The marketing practices of sex toy parties have encouraged alternative sexual practices. The popularity of sex toy parties has suggested to be related to self help and self actualization. Sex toy representatives are often asked for advice on sexual health, and many have a background working in sex education, health, education, or sexuality.

A woman was arrested in Texas in December 2003 on obscenity charges for hosting a sex toy party for undercover narcotics officers, but the case was dismissed by the judge in July 2004.

See also

  • Ann Summers

References

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