EdenLink Q&A - Live with Tantus, April 20 at 7pm EST

Contributor: Dan Osterhout Dan Osterhout
Sorry missed for the feeldoe in the first post ... and could not edit it ... What is Tantus 'official' thoughts on a 'harness' for the person that like to get a little more trusty than the average person and wants the support.
04/20/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
What can I say? You sparked my curiosity...was a great workshop
Thanks.
04/20/2011
Contributor: Mr. E Mr. E
Some of your newer products appear to be a softer silicone. Have you changed the silicone formulation on some of your products?
04/20/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
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Originally posted by Jenna@Tantus
I saw your recent workshop on Lubes, Tim, which is why I now have a whole science experiment set up in my office
OOoohhhh next question: Could you let us know what you discover?
04/20/2011
Contributor: alliegator alliegator
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Originally posted by Metis Black
We look at application Elise. I know people like the feeling of softer materials but if they won't work in that oriface, or with that handle, we go with a harder silicone. Right now we're working with 3 different hardnesses and we're ... more
Just curious, is the new hardness for firmer or softer toys?
04/20/2011
Contributor: Mr. E Mr. E
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Originally posted by Antipova
Mr E asked earlier, but I'm curious on a more technical level:



Talk about some of the challenges and rewards of producing your wares entirely in the US---this is something I'm very impressed with, and I'm very grateful for ... more
Yes, ..and what prompted the move from California?
04/20/2011
Contributor: Jenna@Tantus Jenna@Tantus
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Originally posted by Modern^Spank^Anthem
yeah i've kind of wondered the same thing. it just kind of spoils the mood digging a toy out of an old tattered box
This is another kind of gray area, because sometimes you can get bags to store toys that have a waterproof coating that can cause issues. I recently heard from someone who stored her beloved Vamp in a specialized kind of bag, and the color from the bag's lining discolored her toy.

That said, I am a terrible Tantus toy owner and pile everything into a drawer. I have had no problems with them touching each other. But maybe I'm just lucky....hard to say.
04/20/2011
Contributor: Tantus Michelle Tantus Michelle
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Originally posted by Mr. E
Hello everyone at Tantus. First let me say that I am a ginormous fan of your products and that I greatly appreciate that they are manufactured right here in the USA.



How have you resisted the competitive pressure to more operations overseas?
Tantus has made a commitment to always produce in the US for several reasons. First, you can only obtain true quality control by being a part of production day in and day out. Second, Tantus has made a commitment to keeping jobs in the US. It also allows us to be a Green Manufacturer since we do not have to move product back and forth from oversees.
04/20/2011
Contributor: Metis Black Metis Black
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Originally posted by namelesschaos
Tantus toys are all silicone expect the alumina line why did you branch out a bit into aluminum toys? and is there any plans to branch out into other materials?
Our original idea was to bring safe quality toys to mass market. Silicone is the safest soft material for sex toys. We originally played around with doing acrylic pieces too- but we never got to it.

Aluminum is a great hard material, and I've always enjoyed hard toys- especially Inner Space (which is no more) and Njoy. We had an opertunity to design these and it seemed like a natural progression.
04/20/2011
Contributor: Jobthingy Jobthingy
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Originally posted by Jenna@Tantus
I saw your recent workshop on Lubes, Tim, which is why I now have a whole science experiment set up in my office
That is so awesome
04/20/2011
Contributor: Jenna@Tantus Jenna@Tantus
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Originally posted by Mr. E
Yes, ..and what prompted the move from California?
I can field this...CA is lovely but the cost of living there is quite high. The move to NV allowed Tantus to be able to pay a livable wage to employees and still remain competitive.
04/20/2011
Contributor: Modern^Spank^Anthem Modern^Spank^Anthem
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Originally posted by Jenna@Tantus
This is another kind of gray area, because sometimes you can get bags to store toys that have a waterproof coating that can cause issues. I recently heard from someone who stored her beloved Vamp in a specialized kind of bag, and the color from the ... more
i had no idea that could happen . do u know what kind of bag it was?
04/20/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
So you get to test your own prototypes? I want to work at Tantus!!!
04/20/2011
Contributor: Tantus Michelle Tantus Michelle
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Originally posted by Kayla
I actually have a quick question. I've always been told that silicone toys should never be stored touching each other, but I know some people do. It makes me sad to see all my beautiful Tantus toys stored in plastic baggies to avoid touching. Is ... more
The grade of silicone that Tantus uses is stable, so feel free to throw them all in one toy box.
04/20/2011
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
This meeting is just flying by so many good questions!
04/20/2011
Contributor: sexualscientists sexualscientists
Have you considered opening your product line up to health care, I mean you’re using medical grade silicone already. There are medical dilators which you could easily produce that would open the Tantus name up to many people who might not have thought about your products before.
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Pixel Kitten wanted to know if Tantus is coming out with any new colored toys soon? (especially seeing as how they just discontinued their copper color!)
04/20/2011
Contributor: Jenna@Tantus Jenna@Tantus
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
OOoohhhh next question: Could you let us know what you discover?
Sure - but I am a huge cheerleader for the patch test. Takes five seconds, and keeps your toys in great shape.
04/20/2011
Contributor: CafeSabroso CafeSabroso
I was curious whether Tantus has considered expanding its options for bullet vibes. The one-speed is ok, but it would be nice to have the option of upgrading to something more powerful/something with more variety. The RO-80 will fit in the hole but it's a bit too narrow to stay in well. Any plans to make or source bullets that fit the hole? It seems like a great way boost margins per toy as an upgrade option (like going for the turbo engine over the base engine in cars).
04/20/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Jenna@Tantus
This is another kind of gray area, because sometimes you can get bags to store toys that have a waterproof coating that can cause issues. I recently heard from someone who stored her beloved Vamp in a specialized kind of bag, and the color from the ... more
Hmm. Maybe I'll try storing them next to each other. It makes me so sad when they see in little plastic bags all day.
04/20/2011
Contributor: SoSexxxay SoSexxxay
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
So you get to test your own prototypes? I want to work at Tantus!!!
Haha seconded!
04/20/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Jenna@Tantus
This is another kind of gray area, because sometimes you can get bags to store toys that have a waterproof coating that can cause issues. I recently heard from someone who stored her beloved Vamp in a specialized kind of bag, and the color from the ... more
All of my silicone plugs get stuffed into a pouch and I have had no issues so far. Three of them are Tantus and the other two are from different manufacturers. Seems that most of the problems come from the softer silicones like 02 and supersoft.
04/20/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
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Originally posted by VioletMoonstone
How exactly does it ruin it? I'm new around here.
It can bind to the silicone finish and cause the toy to become sticky discolored or warped. In the past few years I've noticed this happening less and less and I was wondering if it's the toy manufacturers or the quality of lube changing the results
04/20/2011
Contributor: Modern^Spank^Anthem Modern^Spank^Anthem
question: actually i have another question about the silicone that tantus uses. i'm not sure how silicone is made or where it comes from, but i've seen a few toys that have advertised that the silicone is organic. is that possible?
04/20/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
I would love to see the B-bomb in other colors. Are they available or will they be?
04/20/2011
Contributor: Jenna@Tantus Jenna@Tantus
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Originally posted by Modern^Spank^Anthem
question: actually i have another question about the silicone that tantus uses. i'm not sure how silicone is made or where it comes from, but i've seen a few toys that have advertised that the silicone is organic. is that possible?
Silicone comes from silica - which is essentially refined sand. So it's a very "green" option for sex toys.
04/20/2011
Contributor: VioletMoonstone VioletMoonstone
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
It can bind to the silicone finish and cause the toy to become sticky discolored or warped. In the past few years I've noticed this happening less and less and I was wondering if it's the toy manufacturers or the quality of lube changing the ... more
Ohhh... Thanks for telling me that. =] There's lots of stuff for me to learn about around here. Hehe.
04/20/2011
Contributor: alliegator alliegator
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Originally posted by Modern^Spank^Anthem
question: actually i have another question about the silicone that tantus uses. i'm not sure how silicone is made or where it comes from, but i've seen a few toys that have advertised that the silicone is organic. is that possible?
"Organic" gives me the funniest mental image of a field with neon colored dildos growing. Like those self pick orchards, you could go and choose your own dildo. *snicker*
04/20/2011
Contributor: Modern^Spank^Anthem Modern^Spank^Anthem
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Originally posted by Jenna@Tantus
Silicone comes from silica - which is essentially refined sand. So it's a very "green" option for sex toys.
thanks! i didn't know that. so i guess it can be organic. makes me fee a little better
04/20/2011
Contributor: SoSexxxay SoSexxxay
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Originally posted by Jenna@Tantus
Silicone comes from silica - which is essentially refined sand. So it's a very "green" option for sex toys.
Wow, I never made the mental connection between silica and silicone before -duh- but that is really good to know!
04/20/2011
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
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Originally posted by Kayla
Hmm. Maybe I'll try storing them next to each other. It makes me so sad when they see in little plastic bags all day.
I usually use cloth storage bags and then wrap each toy in a cotton or linen handkerchief. Inexpensive and the toys don't touch each other. I get the hankies at a local second hand store. I suppose I could make nice white linen bags from the handkerchiefs, but I just wrap them.

I've had no problems with my toys turning colors, interacting or anything.
04/20/2011