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Love & SEX expo a hit

Published:Sunday | October 13, 2013 | 12:00 AM
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Model and actress Misty Stone shows off her reggae wear outside the convention centre.
United States-based adult entertainer Raven Bay.
'Penthouse' model Mary Jean shows off the cover of the November issue of the magazine, which features her.
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Dave Rodney, Contributor

EXXXotica, the sixth annual sex and love expo in New Jersey, was billed as the largest event of its kind in the United States. The billing seemed accurate. Thousands of curious onlookers and an even larger number of seasoned regulars turned out last weekend to see the latest that the country had to offer to couples, lovers, and lovers of adult entertainment.

The scene at the New Jersey Convention Center from Friday to Sunday was reminiscent of Times Square on New Year's Eve as the hundreds queued to get their US$40 tickets to mingle with hundreds of companies which had products on display and for sale. The range of the products was dazzling. There were books, magazines, DVDs, apps, body wraps, adult enhancers, adult enlargers, superman energy drinks, adult toys, saddles, and lingerie. But that wasn't all. Sexy vacations, spanking sessions, discipline classes, spyware, erotic art, fancy cars, nightclubs, modelling agencies and party promoters were all there, too. And amid the busy, party-like atmosphere, an unexpected client was in the house - a company vigorously promoting the daily use of the Holy Bible!

WORTH THE MONEY

For US$40, patrons got their money's worth. A galaxy of hundreds of adult entertainment stars and magazine bunnies was on hand to sign autographs, take photographs with fans and conduct seminars and all-day workshops on topics related to the central theme of love, sex, marriage, relationships, and adult entertainment.

Additionally, there were round-the-clock performances on the main stage by dancers and models as well as hip-hop and R&B singers.

Each attendee was presented with an event bag upon entering the venue, and the bag served a very useful purpose for stuffing loads of giveaways and sample products that many of the companies was offering.

"Most people know very little about love and sex and this expo, for many, is their school and college to bring them up to speed with next year's menu," Raven Bay, a Jamaican adult entertainer said.

The expo ended on Sunday evening with participating companies offering last-minute discounts and a massive giveaway of free products.

EXXXotica was founded by Adrian, a Trinidadian businessman and investor, and the show returns to the New York/New Jersey market next spring in Atlantic City.