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The "adult" industry is redefining itself and re-categorizing what is and isn't 'Porn'. Love LA is a new concept coining the categories Sensual Health, Sexual Education, and Sexual Entertainment.
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JANUARY 27, 2008
11:00am - 7:00pm
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Love LA is setting up to redefine the entire adult industry.
The lexicon terms "porn" and "pornography" are outdated and not worthy to define what is going on in the sexual health industry.
Many of the trade shows that have been de-riguer for the last ten years cater to the largest demographic of the adult world, Porn. Since there is no set definition to what Porn is, it is still a relative term that has too many a stigma and negative connotation attached to it. Mnay in the industry sell products that enhance couples intimacy but are not what would be considered 'Porn'. The Bonker would be one of those items, such as many other sensual services such as pole dancing, erotic massage, even cooking could be sensual if done with passion.
The solution.
A collection of industry insiders who have been working within the realm of the adult world, but who may not be actually "pornographers" (again loosely titled based on a lack of better terminology) are reaching out to redefine the entire industry and re categorize what they are doing and to capture a new , more sophisticated audience savvy to the ins and outs of todays sexual entertainment and sexually healthy environment.
Welcome to LOVE LA, the first ever Sexual Health, Education and Entertainment Exhibition.
Love LA have created an event for anyone and everyone interested in expanding their sexual horizons in a fun, dignified, and beautiful environment. LOVE LA will present the finest products, retail outlets, seminars, and performances ever assembled in one place, without the in-your-face sexuality common at other adult events.
What is LoveLA?
LoveLA is a consumer show/event which showcases sensual products and services from the best adult companies, most of whom are local to the Southern California region. From vibrators to massage candles to bondage and fetish gear, you’ll find a huge selection of quality items, displayed tastefully, along with company representatives eager to explain exactly how they work, from what materials they are made, and why they might (or might not) be suitable to integrate into your own sexual repartee.
Who is LoveLA geared toward?
LoveLA is geared toward females, couples, and/or anyone looking to learn more about how to enhance his or her sex life. We believe sexuality is a vital and important part of life that should be explored openly and unashamedly, celebrated rather than exploited. The LoveLA environment, from the venue itself to the companies chosen to participate, is focused on comfort, dignity, and accessibility.
How is LoveLA different from Erotica LA and other similar “sex” shows?
Most so-called “erotica” shows combine sex products, pornography, and sometimes totally unrelated merchandise into a one-size-fits-all approach, creating a chaotic and UN-comfortable environment for people looking to avoid such explicit offerings. Though we certainly support the rights of these companies to legally do business (and likewise those who participate in adult video production), LoveLA will be devoid of pornography and the crowd typically associated with it. If you want porn star autographs, we highly recommend Erotica LA and Adultcon, which take place in summer.
Can I purchase sexual-oriented products at LoveLA?
Yes, most, if not all vendors will have product on hand to sell, in many cases at discounted levels.
Where is LoveLA located?
LoveLA will take place in the historic Boulevard 3 and Social Hollywood (formerly the Hollywood Athletic Club, beautifully restored). Located in the heart of Hollywood, CA, these amazing venues are only a few blocks from the Walk of Fame, Kodak Center, Grauman’s Chinese Theater, and many of LA’s best restaurants, clubs, and shopping. We suggest making your trip to LoveLA part of a fun excursion into LA history and culture, albeit a sexy one!
For more information about the show or to buy your tickets.
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JANUARY 27, 2008
11:00am - 7:00pm
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The First Annual LOVE LA Show Promotes Sensuality, Relationships and Sexual Education. |
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LOVE LA SHOW
BONKUM to Participate in LOVE LA SHOW
The First Annual LOVE LA SHOW Promotes Sensuality, Relationships and Sexual Education
January 18, 2008 - HOLLYWOOD, CA – Bonk Designs, producer of Bonkum sexual furniture announced today their official participation in the first annual LOVE LA Show. The LOVE LA Show, a brand new approach to the promotion of sensual products, sexual education and relationship improvement is set to take place on January 27, 2008. LOVE LA’s objective is to provide couples and singles with products and seminars to enhance their love lives in a comfortable and entertaining environment.
Bonk Designs is one of the 30 handpicked local vendors that will be featured in the romantic setting without the traditional impersonal booth setups, harsh lighting or gender biased crowd.
The Bonkum furniture line was created to accommodate couples wishing to improve fun in the bedroom, unparalleled sexual positioning, as well as to assist those who have physical limitations or handicaps. Their line of furniture also provides equipment for those in need of physiotherapy exercises.
“Due to my limited mobility from being handicapped, my wife and I usually stick to a few positions and the Bonkum has given us the chance to try new things…I can love how it helps with my physical limitations and enhances our sexual freedom,” says an anonymous user.
Bonk Designs chose to participate in the first annual LOVE LA SHOW because of its clear differentiation from other adult oriented events; pornography will be absent, and education will be present.
LOVE LA organizers expect between 3,000 and 5,000 attendees during the one-day show. LOVE LA staff will also be on hand to demystify sexual taboos and celebrate this favorite activity with the provocative and shy alike.
Guests will be able to purchase Bonkum products and accessories from Bonk Designs during the event, as well as enjoy fashion shows and other performances. The expo was scheduled to coincide with couples' preparation for Valentine's Day and the second release of L.A. Weekly's Sexy Little Black Book.
“The pieces are in place for one of the most revolutionary events in sexual history," says Ian Denchasy in a recent L.A. Weekly column. "I think a fresh alternative is needed that appeals to sexuality in a positive way. Love L.A. is it.”
About Bonk Designs - Jordan Dawes, the creator and founder of Bonk Designs was inspired to start the line from a personal problematic situation. Dawes broke his leg during a game of soccer, and while being laid up, he was unable able to move, let alone be with his partner sexually. Annoyed that no one had yet invented any product that would elevate his leg and assist him while making love, he was motivated to design a device that not only would raise his leg, but also enhance his lovemaking. Thus, the Bonkum was born and has changed the lives of numerous couples. Additional information can be found at www.Bonkum.com
About LOVE LA SHOW - The LOVE LA SHOW is an event for anyone and everyone interested in expanding their sexual horizons, in a fun, dignified environment without pornography or degrading subject matter present. LOVE LA SHOW will provide the finest products, retail outlets, seminars, and performances ever assembled in one location. The event is on January 27th, 2008 at Boulevard 3 in Hollywood, Calif. Adults can learn more information as well as buy tickets online at LOVE LA SHOW.
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This is a question I thought relevant to post here about videos featuring The Bonker... |
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From Anne at XBIZ
Nice to see the Bonkum making so many big and small screen appearances! I'd like to write something up about it and have a few questions for ya:
1. Is the Bonkum featured often in films and educational videos?
2. In how many non-educational films, both adult and nonadult, has the Bonkum been featured?
3. Do these appearances have a noticable effect on sales?
Thanks for the help -- I hope to hear from you soon so I can get the story up on the site!
Hello Anne,
As far as how many videos The Bonker is in… it is varied and yes on instructional, documentary, feature films, porn, and other shorts and trade show, and TV show features… there have been so many I have no idea where the producers are or what countries or markets they shot us for.
You can see some of the Press here even though it may not be completely updated… so busy…
To be more specific, here is the TV/Video list. I have all the videos online somewhere… but I have to reorganize within the framework of my site.
You can see most the videos here on XTUBE.com these will be available on my website in an organized manner soon.
Some of the Instructional Videos can be purchased here
Some of the Porn that has featured The Bonker can be found on my site and some not.
I have not been able to track all that has been shot with the Bonker due to I have no idea where the Bonker sets are being shipped to most of the time, or where they end up afterwards of course.
It is very hard to measure the exact sales to playback ratio because it is more of an awareness of the product to the masses as opposed to direct marketing. Since it is a somewhat new product that has NOT been featured on “Sex in the City” or “Meet the Fockers”, the product awareness to the masses is limited to those who shop for products such as these.
We at Bonkum are truly trying to help people communicate better with their lover, create another level of intimacy, and be able to explore sexuality with their partner on a level that boredom will never reach. Using a Bonker or a Bonk'im enables a heightened level of stimulation, and sexual vitality not achieved with any other product, and to express this, or to educate viewers and would be users, people need to see this being used in as many ways or scenarios as possible to learn how this is beneficial to their own Lifestyles or lovemaking. It is just as good for people who want to ‘Fuck like a Porn Star’ or those wanting to elevate their Tantra and Kama Sutra experiences or for those with sexual desires but who may have physical limitations.
Testimonials from users are off-the-charts fantastic, and people who do not understand how to use it at first, quickly become avid fans after several uses because of its varied possibilities and usage that enable better and more comfortable positioning. Most gravitate to several specific positions or uses at first and then once they get comfortable use it for more varied positioning and deeper penetration. The biggest fans are those that have used it for years and are constantly reinventing new positions, many of which we at Bonkum, have never even found, or they are customizing their sets with additional products for their enhancement.
All I can say is people are becoming more and more aware of the brand and the products day after day, and sales and sexual enjoyment is always increasing. We are proud to be a part of creating a better world.
Jordan Dawes
CEO
Bonkum.com
Websites...
Bonkum.com
Networks…
Youtube.com/bonkumdotcom
tribe.net/bonkmaster
tribe.net/bonkum
myspace.com/bonkum
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Hearing about some of the Bonk'er sightings in the media, Xbiz Reporter Anne Winter makes note about it on the website. |
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Xbiz.com/Bonkum shows you the information she reports about Bonkum in the media... |
Xbiz reports about Bonkum media placement |
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Some new branding for LOVELASHOW |
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We get credited in International Movie Data Base (IMDB.com) for Dead Heist. |
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Pretty funny but I was looking around and found that we are on IMDB - Our first listing. Daddy will be so proud;)
International Movie Data Base is the premier resource guide for the Feature Film Industry. Cataloging and cross referencing Actors, Key grips, Producers and Directors alike. Go ahead and poke around. It is pretty fun for all you movie buffs out there.
It is one of those places you can lose many hours looking up old movies and seeing which actors have been in which films...
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I had more fun at this show than I have had in years at a trade show! |
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I have never told myself “I love my Job!” more than I did that day… it goes without saying why, but damn, the clientele were sexy, fun, intelligent and wanted to genuinely learn about all the sexy products that we were showcasing.
I had many clients come to me who had researched all the company’s products online due to the Love LA Show website highlighting all the exhibitors’ respective websites, and thus they already were asking the right kind of informed and intelligent questions. It was a way for the clients to tangibly hold and feel the products they were interested in after finding all the specs and the other info online.
It worked very well this way because the trade show organizers were putting more focus on us, the vendors. The shift and change of the marketing climate and the educated clientele were far greater than I had seen at ANY show I have been a part of.
I would definitely do this show again. I had good sales. I met some great leads for future business and some TV and other media avenues for promotional opportunities.
It was sexy, fun and invigorating to see all the quality products’ companies step up to help create a beautiful and sexy environment that will be the first step to change this sexual health and sexual education message.
I hope this wakes and shakes up the rest of the industry to show them that the customers really want a higher personal service and better quality sexual products for better sexual health.
I had more compliments from the show from patrons who were just blown away with how upscale and sexy it was. EVERYONE said they would come back for the next one and they were all asking when it would be.
As far as my concerns for the future... I think the entertainment should be scheduled on a timer so that vendors can take a break and enjoy the shows with the clients. It worked great but I feel if there was organization on those just as the seminars and coordinate all together so that everyone in the seminars do not miss out the shows. All in all it went very well. Obviously the furniture thing worked out. (we had a ton of furniture to be moved but then we didn't and consumers loved the ability to sit and relax). The seminars were all PACKED out. Every time I poked my head in, I could not see an empty chair or a foot of floorspace around the outside of the room.
The entertainment, the Stockroom's Ann Marie and Syren's Latex couture fashion show rocked, was sassy and explosive thanks to the guitar gun Ann Marie was sporting, along with her full-body cheetah makeup and tail.
Photos credit QuickBlinkFilms.com
Photos courtesy of David Ballows David@ pleasurechest.com
Trina of Heart and Pole rocked the choreography for the Burlesque show with all of her girls pulling off a sexy and very liberating showcase.
Alicia Shultze's Aerial Assault on the viewers below, stunned the entire un-expecting room. There was not a mouth closed during the entire presentation, men AND women alike.
I, personally, was blessed with the opportunity to bring my own style of 3 DOMensional entertainment to the room with the Bonkum style antics to the center bed, using a Bonker Extreme and our incredibly sexy models.
Photo credit myspace.com/davidfoto
Photos credit QuickBlinkFilms.com
It was better than expected since everyone pitched in TOGETHER for the show. Where would that have ever happened anywhere else in the adult realm? That is what it is like on a good movie set. Not all, but when you have a good, genuinely caring crew, everyone pitches in to help each other out. A team effort.
Unfortunately unions squash that, but that feeling of family, loses out when unions get involved and departmentalize the process. We are a small industry, and we all know each other, and mostly, like each other and want to see each of us excel and do well.
 Photo By Eric Emmanual @ The Dr Susan Block Show
We are all in this together, blazing new ground, pushing boundaries and yes, developing a kink positive, sexually healthy environment for everyone in this country, and world, to appreciate.
We are the ones shaping the future in this industry, so we are accountable for our actions AND our products, because that is what the public (not to mention the government) is viewing. So this is exactly what we need, a powerful momentous shakeup in our industry. From our manufacturers, vendors, and everyone associated with this industry and event.
Thank you to everyone, especially the organizers FreddyandEddy, Anne Winter of XBIZ and Jeff Consiglio for his web design and countless others who have helped make this event move forward and become something special, different, and unique.
Photo credit David@PleasureChest.com
Kudos and thank you to all for banding together wonderfully.
I love you all, now come up to my bed and get Bonked! ;)
Jordan Dawes
CEO
Bonkum.com
Please also see this article on XBIZ about the LOVELASHOW or this post show coverage from AVN
Photo credit QuickBlinkFilms.com
 Photo by Laura Rhinehart @ La Weekly
If you have any other photos of the show please email them to Jordan@Bonkum.com for submission into this article!
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An Online Interview by Olivia at the Pleasurist had me crank out these responses. |
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Olivia had me answer some questions for her blog The Principles of Pleasure... please enjoy.
1) What inspired you to start making a sex toy?
I am a pleaser. I always ask my partner how I can make love to them better (I want to learn and I think we all should be proactive in better understanding our partners’ body to please them better). So after a healthy discussion with my then girlfriend, it lead me to trying to better place the angle of the pelvis to create better stimulation and different, better levels of comfort during sex. After the 21st version of The Bonk’er I am pretty happy with the results. I must say though it was the original prototype that gave her enough stimulation to help her orgasm after only three minutes, that I knew we had something pretty special.
2) Where did the name come from?
I am English, British born, grew up there for the first ten years of my life. Most of my family is still there.
I love the word Bonk. In England to Bonk is a popular term, kind of cheeky. I think it is cute, but in the US no one seems to use it in the same way. Utilizing Bonk into the name and brand was a way for me to popularize the term and bring it into the American lexicon. Taking a cue from my Latin teachings, UM can mean we, so it seemed appropriate for BonkUM to mean WE Bonk. Since I made the products to enhance couples intimacy instead of one persons way to sexually stimulate (dildos, vibrators) the term we is something that characterizes the Brand very well. The product name Bonk’ER was just the product I designed for her, The Bonk’IM was designed for HIM.
3) What are the biggest drawbacks of being a sex toy mogul?
No real drawbacks, except that the immediate association that many other businesses have in this industry with the vague and disengenious term PORN. Unfortunately the Adult Product Market or Sexual Health Products Market has been lumped in with the companies that make sexual entertainment which is a completely separate industry and clientele.
The obvious positive side of being a Sex Toy Mogul, if I am that, is that it makes for interesting conversation when people ask me what I do for a living. I always get a kick out of that conversation.
4) What's the best feedback/story you've heard from your customers?
I have been recognized by the sexuality and disability community and when I can help people who obviously need a sexual aid to help adjust and ease comfort during sexual intimacy, all my hard work is justified.
This is from an email that a customer in Canada sent em after he purchased The Bonk’er…
“Regarding my disability, I had polio as a child so have weak leg and stomach muscles. Since I walk with leg braces and crutches, I do not have very strong arms and upper body. I haven't used the Bonk'er for stretching yet although my wife was enjoying it as such. The main thing I found was that in some positions, The Bonk'er supported me so that I could use my arms for touching rather than for movement (e.g. flying missionary). This is normally hard for me to do. It also helped support my wife in some of the ways in your brochure giving good access without me having to lift or hold her.
As I mentioned, due to my limited mobility, my wife and I usually stick to a only a few positions and it is great after 11 years, for us to have the chance to try new things in the years to come. Also, I am glad that it is so well made that even though we are not that light, it feels very secure....a very high quality product!! It's hard believe that it is so secure yet very easy to setup and take down....very creative.”
My heart also sings when I hear from people who “get” how to use it. Those who use the product more then a few times understand that its usage gets better with age and time. They learn their bodies better, they learn their partners’ bodies better and sex is never the same twice. I get a lot of we have been using the product for x amount of time and we came up with another great use or position that they just love. Many have even sent me pictures to demonstrate…
5) What does "good sex" mean to you?
Good sex, great sex, explosive sex… it all means that you are having a fun with your lover. Having a playful, connective, intimate experience with another loving being where you are able to trust and share each other together. The highest plane of existence is when you are able to let the rest of the world melt away and be in the moment, and to be able to do that with your lover and be able to reach expressive heights has to be the most beautiful moment in time. To be able to express your heart and your soul by pleasing another has to be one of the more noble experiences we ever get to enjoy and achieve.
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The BONK Center
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I was speaking to my mother recently, who is a very open minded, though more conservative than I, and is very forward thinking.
She had just seen that movie "Lars and the Real Girl" a 2007 American dramedy film that focuses on a shy, lonely, socially inept young man who develops a relationship with a life-sized, anatomically-correct doll he orders online..
She thought the movie wonderful, but was saying that she was saddened about the social skills this man had. While learning more about this topic, she realized the culture of so many like him in our culture. She realized that Real Dolls serve a viable purpose for those that need them.
Immediately she saw a connection of these heavy and lifeless "Dolls" to be needed to manipulated into positions that may be difficult to achieve without aid or assistance and thus thought The Bonker would be perfect to aid this market.
The more I thought about it, she was right! Why have we not thought of this before... if it works for the disabled, the abled, the fetishists, the doms and subs, then why not for this culture of the shy?
What do you think?
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