Press Archives 2007

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When sex toys turn green — for health, that is

Publication: MSNBC
Date: June 21, 2007
Author: Brian Alexander
Title: When sex toys turn green — for health, that is
Summary: Concern about effects of common chemical leads consumers to seek options

"Since 1994, Good Vibrations has recommended the use of a condom over many phthalate-containing toys not only because of the phthalates, but because they can be difficult to clean, and has decided to phase out the material... "

Sound Off: Dr. Carol Queen looks at the controversial surgery

Publication: ErosZine
Date: June 26, 2007
Author: Carol Queen, PhD
Title: Sound Off
Summary: Dr. Carol Queen looks at the controversial surgery.

"Women and their partners who are attracted to the quick fix idea of the "G-Shot" and its accompanying placebo effect, often don't have the necessary "how to" knowledge to have good and satisfying sex. After that placebo effect of the latest exciting new procedure wears off, they will still not have it. These women and their partners are often ones who may have heard of the G-spot but don't know where or what it is. They haven't given the clitoris the study it is due either, and they don't understand the elements of arousal, especially female arousal... "

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Women Don't Need a "G-Shot"

Publication: Adult Industry News
Date: June 29, 2007
Author: Carol Queen, Ph.D
Title: Women Don't Need a "G-Shot"
Summary: Dr. Carol Queen looks at the controversial surgery.

"Anyone dissatisfied enough with her or his sex life to consider a visit to a plastic surgeon might want to take some time to learn how sexual pleasure really works before allowing someone who hasn't been trained as a sex specialist to point needles or scalpels at their tender bits..."

The New Sex Ed

Publication: Stuff @ Night
Date: July 3rd through 16th 2007
Title: The New Sex Ed
Author: Sara Faith Alterman
Summary: Get hot for more than just teacher with classes on everything from spanking to aphrodisiac cooking.

"Besides being a hotpost for all things G-spot, adult toy store Good Vibrations can rock your workld with its roster of how-to classes."

Good Vibrations Launches Wooden Toy Line

Publication: X-Biz
Date: July 19th, 2007 
Title: Good Vibrations Launches Wooden Toy Line
Author: Anne Winter
Summary: Good Vibrations Launches Wooden Toy Line.

"Toy retailer Good Vibrations has launched its new line of dildos, anal toys and cock rings made of exotic hardwood by toy manufacturer Nob Essence.

Packaged in specially designed boxes and carved in shapes that could pass the toys as modern art, the four-piece line is the company's most recent foray into exploring sex toys made from sustainable materials."

Good Vibrations Senior Toy Buyer Coyote Days is AVN's Top 50!

Publication: Adult Industry News
Date: July, 2007 
Title: 50 Under 40: Porn's New Generation of Influential People
Summary: Good Vibrations Senior Toy Buyer Coyote Days is one of AVN's Top 50 Influential People.

Coyote Days, 32
Senior Toy Buyer, Good Vibrations

Coyote Days' title as "senior buyer" for the Good Vibrations chain is deceptive. "I do all the all of the product development and selection of toys, bath and body, and novelty products for GV" she explains. Pretty heavy duty for a woman who once thought her career would be as a stage manager for theatrical productions. But four years ago, she began as a temp in GV's Customer Service Center, quickly moved up to manager of that department, and then pitched her services to the purchasing arm. "I love the energy, the mission, our values, how we affect our customers," she says. "I loved the rawness and the honesty in this industry."'...

2nd Annual GoodVibes Film Festival

Publication: X-Biz
Date: Saturday, August 4, 2007
Title: 2nd Annual GoodVibes Film Festival
Author: Bob Preston
Summary: Good Vibrations' Announces Calls for Submissions for the 2nd Annual Amature Erotic Film Festival

"After the success of its first film festival, sex toy company Good Vibrations has unveiled plans for its Second Annual Good Vibrations Amateur Erotic Film Competition."

What I Learned In Sex School

Publication: Redbook Magazine
Date: August 2007 
Title: What I Learned In Sex School
Author: Anka Radakovich
Summary: Good Vibrations' Sex Ed Classes top the charts as one of the top 10 of the weirdest, wildest, sexiest sex classes in the country.

"Chances are, the last time you took a class on sex was in 10th grade (when the message was "don't do it!"). But today's real sexual revolution is in grown-up sex education. Sex classes are more popular than ever these days and are popping up in cities all over the country. For about $25, you can add to your sexual repertoire, refine your technique, and improve your sex life. "Couples today want to have better relationships and better sex, and if taking a class helps, they'll do it," says Carol Queen, Ph.D., chief cultural officer and staff sexologist at the Good Vibrations stores in San Francisco, Berkeley, and Boston. "The classes are fun and sexually inspiring. People feel more confident when they're better informed."

Good Vibes Amateur Erotic Film Fest: It's A Wrap

Publication: Fleshbot
Date: Monday, October 25, 2007
Title: Good Vibes Amateur Erotic Film Fest: It's A Wrap
Author: Violet Blue
Summary: GV film fest is successful and hot

"Hot amateur porn, lickable fetish and kink models, and a tassel-twirling burlesque intermission sweetened the pot. "

2nd Annual GoodVibes Film Festival

Publication: X-Biz
Date: Saturday, August 4, 2007
Title: 2nd Annual GoodVibes Film Festival
Author: Bob Preston
Summary: Good Vibrations' Announces Calls for Submissions for the 2nd Annual Amature Erotic Film Festival

"After the success of its first film festival, sex toy company Good Vibrations has unveiled plans for its Second Annual Good Vibrations Amateur Erotic Film Competition."

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Good Vibrations to Host Date Nights

Publication: AVN
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Title: Good Vibrations to Host Date Nights
Author: Nate Johnson
Summary: GV's free in-store events give couples a destination for dates.

"Among the upcoming events is the in-store pleasure party The Triangle Project: Gay-Boy Sex-Toy Soiree and the Ask the Doctors lecture series featuring question-and-answer sessions with Dr. Robert Lawrence and Good Vibrations staff sexologist Dr. Carol Queen, who will cover beginning BDSM for the kickoff of the Folsom Street Fair."

Good Vibrations Hosts Free GV Weekend Events

Publication: XBIZ
Date: Tuesday, Sep 25, 2007
Title: Good Vibrations Hosts Free GV Weekend Events
Summary: Free in-store events offer something for everyone.

"In celebration of Anal Health and Pleasure Month in August, Ask the Doctors, Good Vibrations’ educational lecture series, featured an anal Q&A with Dr. Robert Lawrence and Good Vibrations Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen."

Eco-Friendly ‘Me’ Line Hits Market

Publication: AVN
Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Title: Eco-Friendly ‘Me’ Line Hits Market
Author: Nate Johnson
Summary: Good Vibrations revamps bath-and-body line.

"According to Senior Buyer Coyote Days, "these tempting treats inspire indulgence. We're thrilled to be able to offer our customers top-quality, sensual bath and body products," she said. "We've revamped not only the individual items, but the look and feel of the entire line, as well. With all-natural ingredients and recyclable packaging, these products are environmentally friendly, both inside and out.""

Going green just got hot

Publication: Weekly Phil
Date: Monday, September 10, 2007
Title: Going green just got hot
Author: Lord Martine
Summary: Good Vibrations' many green business practices and products

"Now you can put that green thumb to use in other ways. Mother Nature has a G-spot, too."

Good Vibrations to Host Date Nights

Publication: AVN
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Title: Good Vibrations to Host Date Nights
Author: Nate Johnson
Summary: GV's free in-store events give couples a destination for dates.

"Among the upcoming events is the in-store pleasure party The Triangle Project: Gay-Boy Sex-Toy Soiree and the Ask the Doctors lecture series featuring question-and-answer sessions with Dr. Robert Lawrence and Good Vibrations staff sexologist Dr. Carol Queen, who will cover beginning BDSM for the kickoff of the Folsom Street Fair."

Good Vibrations Hosts Free GV Weekend Events

Publication: XBIZ
Date: Tuesday, Sep 25, 2007
Title: Good Vibrations Hosts Free GV Weekend Events
Summary: Free in-store events offer something for everyone.

"In celebration of Anal Health and Pleasure Month in August, Ask the Doctors, Good Vibrations’ educational lecture series, featured an anal Q&A with Dr. Robert Lawrence and Good Vibrations Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen."

Eco-Friendly ‘Me’ Line Hits Market

Publication: AVN
Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Title: Eco-Friendly ‘Me’ Line Hits Market
Author: Nate Johnson
Summary: Good Vibrations revamps bath-and-body line.

"According to Senior Buyer Coyote Days, "these tempting treats inspire indulgence. We're thrilled to be able to offer our customers top-quality, sensual bath and body products," she said. "We've revamped not only the individual items, but the look and feel of the entire line, as well. With all-natural ingredients and recyclable packaging, these products are environmentally friendly, both inside and out.""

Going green just got hot

Publication: Weekly Phil
Date: Monday, September 10, 2007
Title: Going green just got hot
Author: Lord Martine
Summary: Good Vibrations' many green business practices and products

"Now you can put that green thumb to use in other ways. Mother Nature has a G-spot, too."

GOOD VIBRATIONS Launches 'Me' Bath and Body Line

Publication: X-Biz
Date: Sunday, September 9, 2007
Title: GOOD VIBRATIONS Launches 'Me' Bath and Body Line
Author: Anne Winter
Summary: Good Vibrations' Announces New 'Me' Bath and Body Line of Products

"GOOD VIBRATIONS Senior Buyer Coyote Days said the collection includes a line of massage oils, lotions and candles made with vitamin E and moisturizers, and a lip lube and body butter made with moisturizers that are meant to absorb quickly and not feel sticky."

GOOD VIBRATIONS Launches 'Me' Bath and Body Line

Publication: X-Biz
Date: Sunday, September 9, 2007
Title: GOOD VIBRATIONS Launches 'Me' Bath and Body Line
Author: Anne Winter
Summary: Good Vibrations' Announces New 'Me' Bath and Body Line of Products

"GOOD VIBRATIONS Senior Buyer Coyote Days said the collection includes a line of massage oils, lotions and candles made with vitamin E and moisturizers, and a lip lube and body butter made with moisturizers that are meant to absorb quickly and not feel sticky."

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Good Vibes Amateur Erotic Film Fest: It's A Wrap

Publication: Fleshbot
Date: Monday, October 25, 2007
Title: Good Vibes Amateur Erotic Film Fest: It's A Wrap
Author: Violet Blue
Summary: GV film fest is successful and hot

"Hot amateur porn, lickable fetish and kink models, and a tassel-twirling burlesque intermission sweetened the pot. "

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