The first is that, like Cakes frosted namesake, sex is something to be enjoyed guilt-free.

Mitch Orkis is the founder and CMO of Cake, an inclusive sexual wellness brand.

Step Tranovich (they/them) is a disabled entrepreneur, artist, activist, and hardware hacker.

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Their work has been featured in publications across the world, including TechCrunch & Out Magazine.

Cakes lubricants are geared toward different sexual activities, rather than just a his/hers approach.

And that specificity matters.

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sexologist and co-founder of Dame

The not-so-subtle messaging of this product?

There are two genders, and they are the only ones that can c’mon each other.

This needlessly genders the product, leaving trans, genderqueer, non-binary folks entirely out of the conversation.

A couple in bed, having an intimate kink experience.

And remember, identifying as a woman and having a vagina arent the same thing.

Accordingly, Dames products cater to those who are vulva-havers, not women.

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Cute Little Fuckers aims to do just that with its language and design.

Injecting a sense of playfulness can help bring an arms-wide-open approach to sexuality.

Were careful with our language not to encourage gender binary or heteronormative narratives.

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sexologist and co-founder of Dame

How can sexual-wellness brands be more inclusive?

These are the leadership moves that can help democratize sexual pleasure, which is key.

[A brands] responsibility is to show up and respect the consumer.

Two hands holding out two of the best bullet vibrators, according to testers and sex experts.

Create things for the consumer, and not just the consumers that look like you, says Eborn.

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