Lovense is a Singapore-based

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company specializing in the development of remotely controlled

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s and pleasure products, as well as accompanying software.via Lovense

History

Lovense was founded by Dan Liu in 2010. The company was inspired by

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and

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s. In 2013, the first app-based sex toys, Max (male masturbator) and Nora (

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), were launched. In 2014, it integrated app controlling. In 2016, Lush vibrator was launched with the help of S$100,000 raised on the crowdfunding website

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, and an oscillating

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massager. In the same year, it also partnered up with

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. In 2017, Lovense released 5 more devices, Hush, Ambi, Domi, Edge, and Osci. In 2018, it introduced a USB Bluetooth adapter to allow its devices to connect to Windows computers. In 2019, the company upgraded three of its previous devices and relaunched them as Lush 2, Max 2, and Osci 2. In 2020, it launched Domi 2 and limited edition Mission. In January 2021, the company announced "digital orgies" feature, where up to 100 participants can join via the Lovense app. In early February 2021, Lovense partnered up with

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to launch a vibrating

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, Diamo. The ring was also included in an

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. It also launched its small-sized panty vibrator, Ferri, in the same year. In late 2021, the company launched its "glans massager", called Gush. The massager is compatible with specific integrated games like WildLife Demo. Apart from Gush, 5 more devices were launched, Edge 2, Lush 3, Diamo, Dolce, and Hyphy. In early 2022, it partnered with SexLikeReal to launch a compatible male vibrator called Calor. It also launched its Sex Machine. In 2023, Lovense released 6 new products, Solace, Kraken, Lapis, Vulse, Ridge, and Lovense Webcam. In mid-2023, the company introduced its "Advanced Lovense ChatGPT Pleasure Companion," which could narrate the customized story and make the toy vibrate along with the erotic or romantic tale. In February 2024, Lovense unveiled

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-compatible sex toys, which can enhance users' immersion and interactive experiences with the Vision Pro headset through the Lovense App. In March 2024, Lovense announced a new clitoral sex toy, Tenera 2. Within this year, the company also upgraded three of the previous devices and relaunched as Mini Sex Machine, Mission 2, and Solace Pro, which uses the new Lovense AI Sync technology to accurately and consistently sync toy movements to every adult video. In May 2024, the company was awarded nearly $20 million in damages after winning a series of intellectual property lawsuits surrounding its Lush series of interactive vibrators. In 2024, Lovense trademarked its slogan, "Closing the Distance."

Devices and software

As of 2024, the company has officially released more than 25 devices and software, including Lovense Remote App, Connect App, Cam Extension, and Lovense API. The devices support the

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voice assistant. The toys also integrate with cam services, allowing them to react to tips that streamers receive. Lovense toys integrate with several adult video games, including 3DXChat, WildLife Demo, and Lovense Mirror Life. In 2021, Lovense conducted a 24-hour

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where participants from across the world could experience the same vibration patterns in real time. In June 2024, Lovense announced the streaming support integration with

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and became the only live streaming software on OnlyFans that supports tip-activated toy vibrations. In the same year, it conducted another Twitter Orgy with over 8,500 participants worldwide to enjoy the same vibrating moment together.

Awards and recognition

Lovense has been recognized widely in the sex industry and has been reviewed by many critics. *

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Vices Awards 2020 - Disruptive Innovator * Altporn Awards 2021 from Altporn.net – Best Tech Toy (Lovense Ferri) *

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Europa Awards 2021 - Sex Toy Product of the Year (Lovense Ferri) * XBIZ Honors Awards 2022 - International Pleasure Products Company of the Year * AVN "O" Awards 2024 - Outstanding App-Controlled Product (Lush 3)

References

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