May 7, 2025 (Denver, CO) – The nation’s only trade show and conference dedicated to sexual wellness, STIMULATE, has revealed it’s 2025 speaking sessions and speakers. Among the industry-leading speakers attendees can look forward to include a keynote session from Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn – dubbed the “The Internet’s Resident Sexpert” by Paper Magazine and host of radio show Loveline – who will present Lights, Camera, Libido: How to Build A Sexual Wellness Empire One Post at a Time, as well as include Retail Expert and Author John Lawson, who will present Stimulate the Algorithm: AI Hacks to Boost Visibility and Sales Without Getting Censored.
Founder and CEO of the Sexual Health Alliance, Heather McPherson, M.A., LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, Cynthia Plotch, Co-Founder of Winx Health and Silvina Modolo, Cruise Sales Manager for Desire and Temptation Resorts & Cruises are all additional speakers STIMULATE looks forward to welcoming. Additional speakers expand into the business operations of supporting retailers, medical offices and other destinations that provide inventory within the sexual wellness category.
A core believe of STIMULATE is that if our attendees are more successful in their business operations, our vendors and exhibiting partners are, as well. This is why we take such a dedicated effort in curating education that best supports our attendees. Ranging from category specific insight to overall business operations to expert-led sessions on social media, insurance needs, merchandising and displays and more, there is something for everyone to truly gain from while at STIMULATE,” shares Nicole Hoffman, Founder of STIMULATE.
In addition to business and category specific education, attendees can look forward to medical led insight delivered by a variety of nationally recognized leaders that will include Dr. Alexandra Agar, Dr. Brian Steixner, Dr. Amy Pearlman and Nurse Practitioner Jenna Perkins. Certified sexologist led sessions will also be among our sessions, as well, and will include presentations from Nicoletta Heidegger, Valerie Martin of the The Gaia Center, Laura Desiree and Coral Osborne.
Among the sessions presented at STIMULATE on the STIMULATE+Educate stage will include:
How to Maximize Your Employee’s Schedules + In-Store Efforts presented by Dee Bertino, Attorney and Co-Owner of Fantasy Gifts along with her employees Alex Decker and Brianna McKnight
Revolutionizing the Intimacy Aisle: How Retailers are Working With Brands To Innovate for the Next Generation presented by Winx Co-Founder Cynthia Plotch with soon to be announced retailers
Shoppertainment: Supporting Consumers Beyond Traditional Stores presented by Silvina Modolo, Cruise Sales Manager, Desire and Temptation Resorts & Cruises, along with Susana De La Peña, Boutiques + Jewelry Manager for Desire and Temptation Resorts & Cruises and Dr. Erica Corpening, Pharm.D., of Hidden Honey Homes
How Sex Education Builds Customer Loyalty and Boosts Your Bottom Line presented by Sexual Health Alliance Founder and CEO, Heather McPherson,M.A., LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, and + Sexual Health Alliance Community Director,Michelle Melville-Kashon, M.A.
Break Free from the Binary: How to Strengthen Retail Experiences With an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Approach with Jessica Drake of Wicked Sensual Care moderating a panel joined by Founder of Eversense Toys, Matthew Hennessey and Toolbox Collective Co-Founders Greta Herrin and Artemis Truini
To explore the full schedule, click here.
Please note some sessions have yet to be announced but will be revealed soon.
In addition to a robust educational schedule, attendees of STIMULATE can explore science-backed companies, legendary sexual based brands, innovative products debuting at STIMULATE and more product focused companies. Among the exhibitors of STIMULATE will include Blush, Dame, Ready, Upstate Mary, Foria, Aneros, Bloomi, Femme Flexor and more. Explore exhibitors from STIMULATE 2025 here.
Additional educational experiences at STIMULATE include a 4-hour, immersive workshop for attendees to enjoy one day prior to the official start of STIMULATE. For more information on the STIMULATE+Workshop experience presented by NuSensuelle, click here.
To learn more and secure your spot at Nashville based STIMULATE, click here.
All media and other inquires can be directed to stimulate@retailminded.com.
About STIMULATE
STIMULATE was founded in 2023 and will host it’s third annual trade show + conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 4+5. Founded in an effort to bring connectivity of products to retailers, medical leaders and more together in combination with education supporting these same professionals, STIMULATE has been recognized by Trade Show Network News as one of the best community focused trade shows (2023) and continues to gain further reach of medical leaders, brands and retailers alike as each year passes. Hoffman, founder of STIMULATE, is also a longtime retail professional who also the Founder of Retail Minded, an adjunct professor of Retail Marketing and frequent contributor and speaker to a variety of publications and events. STIMULATE also holds various events throughout the year separate from it’s flagship experience. Explore more at StimulateTheShow.com.
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