As Seen In: Joyboxx in the Press
Since 2013, Joyboxx has been featured by mainstream magazines, adult-industry media and sex educators as the original hygienic sex toy cleaning and storage system.
100% earned media. Joyboxx has never paid to be included in any article, list or review. Every feature below was chosen by editors, writers and sex educators on their own.
Cosmopolitan · Rolling Stone · Teen Vogue · The Cut (New York Magazine) · Ebony · Refinery29 · BuzzFeed · Woman & Home · theSkimm · Well+Good · Elite Daily · Playboy TV · AVN · XBIZ · EAN
Featured In
Woman & Home · 2025
Health Channel Editor Grace Walsh picked Joyboxx as the sex toy box to buy: quiet slide lock and no outside branding, so it stays discreet.
theSkimm (originally Well+Good) · 2025
13 Sex Toy Storage Options That Are Super Discreet
Called Joyboxx “the deluxe package,” with a removable Playtray divider and ventilation holes to keep toys dry.
Teen Vogue · 2024
How to Use a Vibrator: 11 Expert Tips for First-Timers
Recommended a storage box “like a Joyboxx” to keep toys clean and separate.
Cosmopolitan · 2023
17 Genius Sex-Toy Storage Ideas, From the Chic to the Downright Sneaky
Named the Joyboxx + Playtray Hygienic Storage System one of its top sex toy storage picks.
Rolling Stone · 2021
Yes, Your Sex Toys Need Cleaning — An Intimacy Expert Shares Her Top Tips
Picked the Joyboxx Adult Toy Lock Box as one of its top sex toy care products.
Ebony · April/May 2016 print issue
“Tempted to Touch” (as covered by XBIZ)
Sexpert Tyomi Morgan named Joyboxx with Playtray a “must-have” in a full-page feature.
Refinery29 · 2016
Women Reveal Their Favorite Sex Toys — & How They Use Them
"This fits in my nightstand drawer and quietly opens and locks."
BuzzFeed · 2016
13 Incredibly Useful Tips Everyone With Sex Toys Should Know
Recommended Joyboxx for its lock, dividers and charging-cord access.
Elite Daily · 2016
The Ultimate Guide To Cleaning, Storing And Taking Care Of Your Sex Toys
"The JoyBoxx is a fun one to have."
On TV & Video
Playboy TV · Sir Mix-a-Lot talks Joyboxx as Playboy Playmates compete for one. Read the story
The Cut (New York Magazine) · 2019 · Joyboxx featured in the "Sex Probz" video series: I'm Disabled. How Do I Make My Sex Life Amazing?
Adult Industry Press
XBIZ · 2026
Passionate Playground Debuts Limited-Edition ‘Hawxboxx’ Sex-Toy Storage Container
Coverage of the limited-edition Hawxboxx.
AVN · 2024
Passionate Playground, Thunderpussy Launch Joyboxx Collab
Coverage of the Joyboxx x Thunderpussy limited edition.
XBIZ · 2023
Women in Charge: Meet the Female Honchos Shaking Up the Pleasure Biz
Founder Deborah Semer featured among the women leading the pleasure industry.
XBIZ · 2022
Industry Execs Assess ISO Guidelines, Recommendations for Pleasure Products
Deborah Semer on product safety and why “adult novelty” labeling lets unsafe materials through.
XBIZ · 2021
A Look at the Latest Innovations Shaping Pleasure Products
Joyboxx + Playtray named a bestseller thanks to quarantine hygiene.
AVN · 2017
Passionate Playground Awarded U.S. Patent for Joyboxx
Coverage of Joyboxx’s U.S. patent (9,764,878).
EAN · 2016
“We redefined the storage category.”
Interview with founder Deborah Semer on Joyboxx 1.5 and the future of Passionate Playground.
XBIZ · 2016
Sexpert Tyomi Morgan Spotlights Joyboxx in Ebony Magazine
Coverage of Joyboxx’s Ebony feature.
Complete Industry Coverage
XBIZ (36 articles)
- 2026 · Passionate Playground Debuts Limited-Edition 'Hawxboxx' Sex-Toy Storage Container
- 2024 · Passionate Playground, Thunderpussy Collab on Custom 'Joyboxx'
- 2024 · White Center Pride to Host 'Pleasure in the Piazza' Pop-Up
- 2023 · Passionate Playground, Nice & Naughty Partner for Custom 'Joyboxx'
- 2023 · Women in Charge: Meet the Female Honchos Shaking Up the Pleasure Biz
- 2023 · Passionate Playground Offers Custom Logo Branding for 'Joyboxx'
- 2023 · Passionate Playground Renames Purple Joyboxx to Honor Phyllis Heppenstall
- 2022 · Sex Expo Returns to NYC With Action-Packed Weekend
- 2022 · Pleasure Purveyors Discuss Challenges, Opportunities Amid a World in Flux
- 2022 · Industry Execs Assess ISO Guidelines, Recommendations for Pleasure Products
- 2021 · Nalpac Adds 2 New Reps to Sales Team
- 2021 · How to Keep Adult Retail Employees Engaged With the Sales Floor
- 2021 · A Look at the Latest Innovations Shaping Pleasure Products
- 2021 · Passionate Playground Adds Chris Fleiger to Sales and Operations Team
- 2021 · How to Create a Customer-Friendly Pleasure Products Bundle
- 2021 · A Look at the Pleasure Industry's Triumphant Rebound
- 2021 · Joyboxx to Sponsor Podcast 'Sex-Ed the Musical'
- 2021 · Joyboxx Ramps Up Production to Meet Pandemic Demand
- 2021 · 2021 XBIZ Honors Celebrates Adult Retail Success, Community
- 2021 · Top Pleasure Product Brands Take Spotlight at ANME/XBIZ Show
- 2020 · COVID-19 Sparks Interest, Questions About Sex Toy Disinfectants
- 2020 · Joyboxx Founder to Appear on Kansas City Radio Show
- 2020 · Road to Recovery: Retail Industry Execs Reflect on COVID-19 Pandemic
- 2020 · Passionate Playground Releases Limited-Edition 'Flirty Fortune Cookies'
- 2020 · Passionate Playground Launches New Eco-Friendly Packaging, Marketing Campaign
- 2019 · Joyboxx Featured in New York Magazine's The Cut Series 'Sex Probz'
- 2019 · 'Let's Talk About Sex ... Tech' Panel Set for Today in Seattle
- 2019 · Sex Toy Manufacturers Predict New Year's Challenges, Opportunities
- 2018 · Joyboxx Adult Toy Boxes Now Made in U.S.
- 2017 · Joyboxx Unveils Hummers for Heroes Kit
- 2017 · Passionate Playground Receives U.S. Patent for Joyboxx
- 2016 · Williams Trading Launches Month-Long Holiday Sale
- 2016 · XBIZ Announces Finalist Nominees for 2017 XBIZ Awards
- 2016 · Joyboxx Bringing 'Build-a-Boxx' to SHE NY
- 2016 · Passionate Playground Releases Joyboxx Version 1.5
- 2016 · Sexpert Tyomi Morgan Spotlights Joyboxx in Ebony Magazine
AVN (31 articles)
- 2026 · Passionate Playground Drops Limited Seattle Seahawks 'Hawxboxx'
- 2024 · Passionate Playground, Thunderpussy Launch Joyboxx Collab
- 2023 · Passionate Playground Reopens Joyboxx Logo Customization Program
- 2023 · Passionate Playground Dedicates Purple Joyboxx to Retail Pioneer
- 2021 · Passionate Playground Taps Chris Fleiger for Sales & Operations
- 2021 · Joyboxx Is 1st Sex Health Product to Sponsor 'Sex Ed the Musical'
- 2021 · Joyboxx + Playtray Ramps Up Production for Valentine's Day
- 2019 · Joyboxx Makes the Cut in New York Magazine's 'Sex Probz'
- 2018 · Joyboxx Adult Toy Boxes Now Made in U.S.
- 2017 · Passionate Playground Awarded U.S. Patent for Joyboxx
- 2016 · Williams Trading Hosting Full-Line Holiday Sale
- 2016 · CSPH's Study Sex College Tour Kicks Off 7th Season
- 2016 · Passionate Playground Works With Award-Winning Designer to Revamp Joyboxx
- 2016 · Sexpert Tyomi Morgan Tells 'Ebony' Readers Joyboxx Is a Must-Have
- 2015 · Hustler Hollywood Stores Successfully Launch Joyboxx
- 2015 · AVN Presents the Nominees for the 7th Annual 'O' Awards
- 2015 · Joyboxx Travels Across the Pond for Trade Shows
- 2015 · Joyboxx Available in Black for Limited Time
- 2015 · Fascinations Carrying Passionate Playground's Joyboxx
- 2015 · Williams Trading Offering Mother's Day BOGO Event
- 2015 · Joyboxx, Sir Mix-A-Lot Host Contest for Playboy Playmates
- 2015 · Joyboxx Now Available at Adam & Eve Retail Stores
- 2015 · Eropartner Brings Joyboxx to European Market
- 2015 · Valentine's Day Essentials Now Available at Williams Trading
- 2015 · The Love Group in Australia Now Carrying Joyboxx, Playtray
- 2015 · Joyboxx, Playtray E-Learning Now Available on Williams Trading University
- 2014 · Joyboxx, Playtray Debut at Babeland
- 2014 · Williams Trading Tapped as Exclusive Distributor for Joyboxx, Playtray
- 2014 · Williams Trading Releases 2014 Christmas Essentials Digital Catalog
- 2014 · Joyboxx Partners With Lexi Love, Orgasmatronics for Indiegogo Campaign
- Joyboxx product listing
EAN (3 articles)
Early Reviews
Sex Toy Collective · 2019 · Named Joyboxx "Best for features" in Sex Toy Storage 101.
The Pleasure Chest · 2016 · Reviewed the Joyboxx Hygienic Storage System.
Sexual Health Expo · 2015 · Joyboxx was nominated for an award at the first U.S. Sexual Health Expo.
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