Hello, I have an american and a us patent for a sex device that I am trying to have made. Any advice on the best way or who I could talk to ?
Thanks! And hello, I'm seriously the dorky new kid waving with a "Check me out, I'm on Reddit!!" grin.
Love running across you once again, Jenna! great AMA
If i werent a straight woman and a teenager i would ask you to marry me
You're welcome. And if you have more questions, you can PM me or use the "contact us" email thingy on the Tantusinc.com website.
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Thanks for your answer.
To this day, every time my kids hear a horse whinny, they yell "Frau Blucher!!"
Werewolves? There wolves, there castle...
You're very welcome. Let me know if you have questions - you're welcome to PM me or if you send an email to the "contact us" section of the Tantus site, that's me too.
It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it.
The funny moments for me are when I forget that not everyone is as cavalier about sex toys as I am. Like the time one of my girlfriends was having a bachelorette, so I bought a bunch of product f...
As far as lube goes, that’s a somewhat lengthy answer, so bear with me. The official company line is that using silicone lubes with a silicone toy is a no-no, because there’s a risk of someth...
And they carry Tantus, too.
Industry-wide? Billions of dollars in annual sales. I have no idea how many we sell in a year, total. Most of our manufacturing business is to the trade, and they're a separate part of the compan...
Good question - I sort of fell into this work, to be honest. I was a sociology major in college, with a focus on gender studies. So there was a good fit in terms of core values; I was interested ...
I guess my biggest concern is damaging the silicone dildos that came with the strap on.
I know, but thats what makes it so funny to me.
No...because I too am a lady working in a dildo factory. And I know it's not that different than working in a toaster factory, from the perspective of those who work there.
Addendum: someone bring a dog, too, so we can see once and for all if they can look up.
I don't know if I have a specific toy recommendation, but if you're looking for a deal hit up our closeout section on the website. There's several anal toys you can get for less than $20.00. Th...
Are you looking for silicone-based, water-based, oil-based? There are so many. The Tantus in-crowd tells me Pjur and Sliquid are the leaders of the pack, but lube is such a personal preference ki...
Aw, thanks! And hello, check me out - I'm on Reddit. Who'd have thought?
This answer is why I love Tantus so much, as well as this lovely person answering all your questions (who I have met in person and can in fact verify that she's the real deal)
How big is the sex toy industry? HOw many units do you guys move ( ball park)
Hey! I just got the bend over beginners kit in the mail. What kind of lube do you suggest?
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How would I break into working for Tantus or a similar company?
Thanks for answering! I will definitely check out that blog! Clear shipping box, not usually at the UPS Store haha.
Does it make you giggle that somewhere out there is a factory where hundreds of little Mexican ladies are working on an assembly line that manufactures dildos?
We've actually had this conversation on staff; if World War Z breaks out while in the dildo factory, which Tantus toy would be ideal for self-defense? Right now it's the debate's a fairly even ...
If there was a zombie outbreak, what would be your zombie plan?
Sure. I'm new to Reddit, though, so I'm amazed to hear that people aren't truthful.
can you post this picture or a link to this comment in the OP? not enough AMA's have proof, and am glad you have this. (could be fake, but its up to each of their own to make a judgement. I belie...
Animal test a sex toy? I was unaware that anyone ever did that. We definitely don't. We have volunteers who test prototypes of new toys. But I don't know that I would qualify that as an "experi...
Bestselling product of all time is the Supersoft C-ring that we launched last year. It's stretchy and comfortable, 100% silicone, and is inexpensive enough that it appeals to first-time c-ring us...
Do you ever get to experiment on live subjects? Or do you guys prefer animal testing?
What are your best selling female and male targeted products? And since everyone makes mistakes, what are some really big duds Tantus has made?
If I had my way, I'd have a business card so loaded with Mel Brooks quotes it'd be six feet tall. Young Frankenstein? Best movie of all time.
I don't have any thoughts, really. It's maybe not reflective of my personal beliefs, but I can totally understand people who are looking for connection, whether that's a sexual relationship or ma...
Let me see if I can knock these out one by one: 1) This is a hard question, because adult toys are not regulated. Consequently, there's zero repercussions for untruthful labeling on packaging, ...
What, if any, are your thoughts on Christianmingle.com?
You should write Mel Brooks and see if he'll let you have that on your business card. Maybe paraphrases fall under fair use, but I'd write him anyways.
What are some key features or indicators that I should look for when buying a premium silicone product? What makes it different from ordinary silicone? What parts does your company make in hous...
Orgasms are awesome! Inherently. I'm convinced after 2 years of customer service calls that they can also be somewhat elusive, especially for women. So I often find myself looking at toys and thi...
Do you ever find yourself staring blankly at a sex toy thinking "what can I do to make orgasms more awesome?"
We do. But there's some qualifications involved. And remember, these are not always the perfected versions that you see in stores. Sometimes these are really early prototypes. It's one thing to g...
I actually vote for "Tanuts", only because when I type too fast that's what I end up with.
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meh, worth a shot.
Oh, it is, a bit. We're not that large a company, so we all do more than one single job. Also, as part of our social media presence I get to chat with a lot of sex educators and reviewers. Our ...
Although it would be pretty funny, and cause less confusion with the myriad of companies with "Tantus" in the name....I like Tantus. Our founder says it's the Latin root of the word "tantalize", ...
We don't have that big a social media presence, to be honest. But I post to the Tantus Facebook & Twitter, have a work-related profile on both Facebook & LinkedIn, and am Tantus_Jenna on Twitter ...
I'll put it this way: if I worked in a cookie factory, I'd have access to a lot of free cookies for sure. Stupid to turn down free cookies. That said - Tantus toys kind of remind me of work, wh...
could you start a petition to name it taintus? you know, just for shits and giggles.
I know this is probably not your area of expertise, but what's the R&D like for a sex toy company? Who comes up with the ideas, and who recieves prototypes for testing and trial?
Please provide proof. How do you "deal" with your social media presence?
Ever uhh..bring your work home with you?
Toy designs do blow my mind, but most of the time not in a good way. Tantus toys are designed to be anatomically targeted, which means they're designed to work with the body's anatomy. Our design...
Those toys are intended to blow more than just one's mind
Is there ever a toy that you come across that just blows your mind? What is the funniest thing you have seen at work?
Well, really the same as any other manufacturer. Lots of times, I get asked if this is a really sexual environment....no. Not at all. Put it this way: it's very much like "The Office", except w...
What are meetings typically like?
In honor of a week in which we see both Fat Tuesday and Valentine's Day, I thought I'd post. I've seen a couple of requests for sex toy manufacturers. At Tantus, I handle customer service for o...
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