COTR has released new clinician-reviewed educational guides through its b-Vibe Anal Academy platform. These resources cover anal training, choosing toys, and prostate play, with each guide reviewed by members of b-Vibe’s Expert Advisory Board.
The new guides were released on November 2, 2026, at 4:59 PM PST, according to Lyn Bimey. The updated anal training guides provide beginners with foundational steps, safety considerations, and methods for progressing at their own pace. These guides are available at bVibe.com/anal-training.
New Educational Resources
The b-Vibe Anal Academy’s new educational guides address various aspects of anal play. These include comprehensive guides on how to prepare for anal sex, how to achieve prostate orgasm, and what analingus is. Other guides cover anal training, a beginner’s guide to anal sex toys, and an anal play glossary. There is also a guide on what constitutes a body-safe sex toy.
Each guide underwent review by licensed clinicians and certified sex therapists who are members of b-Vibe’s Expert Advisory Board. Dr. Alix Agar and Dr. Shannon Chavez are among the members of this board. Alicia Sinclair, founder and CEO of COTR, stated that people are actively seeking trustworthy guidance, noting that much of the available information is either incomplete or "loaded with shame." Sinclair indicated that these guides offer "clear, evidence-informed starting points" to enable individuals to make decisions about their bodies and pleasure.
b-Vibe, founded in 2015 by Alicia Sinclair, aims to provide inclusive, sex-positive education. Sinclair is a certified sex educator with over 20 years of experience in the sexual intimacy industry. The brand’s mission includes destigmatizing anal play and providing comprehensive education to empower exploration.
b-Vibe's Approach to Anal Play
b-Vibe crafts tech-forward, body-safe anal play products. The company emphasizes innovative design and comprehensive education to empower exploration, break stigmas, and deliver pleasure. b-Vibe’s core values include education, inclusivity, and craftsmanship. The company has pioneered technologies such as rotating bead rimming simulation and weighted ergonomic designs.
b-Vibe offers an Anal Training & Education Set, which includes a 50-page booklet titled "Complete Guide to Anal Play." This set also contains a lube launcher, a bulb enema/douche, and three butt plugs of varying sizes: a small (1″ wide) butt plug, a medium (1.25″ wide) vibrating plug, and a large (1.6″ wide) weighted plug. The medium vibrating plug includes a USB magnetic charging cord. The set is stored in a zipper bag.
The plugs in b-Vibe’s anal training kit are made from flexible, non-toxic, and non-porous silicone. They feature classic long and tapered bulbs with narrow bases. The small plug is described as having a gentle taper, suitable for beginners. The medium vibrating plug is noted for its powerful motor, which is effective for G-spot/prostate stimulation, particularly on pattern settings. Its vibration pitch is described as low, which can assist in relaxing sphincters. The large weighted plug contains metal balls that jiggle for added sensation during movement.
Industry Context
The release of these guides by COTR through b-Vibe Anal Academy coincides with other product introductions and industry news. On November 2, 2026, Beisar debuted its Pixel three-function anal vibrator. East Coast News (ECN) announced that Paul Reutershan joined the company as its new business development manager on the same date. Reutershan previously began his career with ECN in 2002.
Other recent developments include Xgen Products expanding its Bodywand line with two new bullet vibrators on October 29, 2026. Womanizer also introduced its Snap micro stimulator on October 29, 2026, which is described as the company's smallest pleasure product. RetailCurrent, a new tool connecting online shoppers with local retailers, officially launched on October 29, 2026. Blush introduced its M for Men sleeve warmer for male masturbators and strokers on October 28, 2026. Orion Wholesale expanded its Cottelli Party line with three new styles on October 28, 2026. Nalpac released its 84-page 2026 winter catalog on October 27, 2026. The executive nominees for the pleasure product and retail industry edition of the 2027 XBIZ Awards, presented by Svakom and Kaotik Labs, were announced on October 27, 2026, with the awards scheduled for January 9, 2027. Full Circle added six new vibrators to its Pleasure Company line on October 23, 2026.
Key Facts
- COTR released new clinician-reviewed educational guides via its b-Vibe Anal Academy on November 2, 2026.
- The guides cover anal training, choosing toys, and prostate play.
- Members of b-Vibe’s Expert Advisory Board, including Dr. Alix Agar and Dr. Shannon Chavez, reviewed the guides.
- Alicia Sinclair, founder and CEO of COTR, stated the guides provide "clear, evidence-informed starting points."
- b-Vibe, founded in 2015 by certified sex educator Alicia Sinclair, focuses on innovative, body-safe anal play products and education.
- The b-Vibe Anal Training & Education Set includes a "Complete Guide to Anal Play" booklet and three silicone butt plugs of varying sizes.
