TRISTAN TAORMINO REVEALS INTRICACIES ABOUT THE G-SPOT WITH HER NEW VIVID-ED DVD, WHICH GOES ON SALE APRIL 9TH

“EXPERT GUIDE TO THE G-SPOT” IS THE FOURTH INSTALLMENT IN HER POPULAR SERIES

LOS ANGELES – (March 25, 2008) – Award-winning Vivid-Ed director Tristan Taormino helps us enjoy better sex lives by revealing intricacies about the G-spot with her latest DVD,  “Expert Guide to the G-spot,” which ships on Wednesday, April 2nd and goes on sale nationwide on Wednesday, April 9th.

In the latest in her “Expert Guide” series Taormino teaches a G-spot workshop for couples where she reviews female sexual anatomy and offers explicit advice to improve and enhance  G-spot stimulation.  Co-hosts Sarah and Donna demonstrate various techniques as Tristan narrates what they are doing.  Students also learn the proper use of toys and techniques for maximum pleasure.

Taormino is a widely recognized sex education expert, a syndicated newspaper columnist and best-selling author. Her fourth “Expert Guide” installment was written, produced and directed by her.  The explicit DVD follows her highly successful “Expert Guide to Anal Sex” and two-part “Expert Guide to Oral Sex” (Part 1: Cunnilingus and Part 2: Fellatio).

Says Taormino, “We  cover a lot of ground in this movie, and show a range of G-spot stimulation  techniques, including penetration with fingers, dildos, and vibrators, strap-on  sex tips, and the best positions to hit the spot during intercourse.”

“The  female ejaculation scene in the movie is just amazing,” she added.  “Derrick Pierce and Kylie Worthy have fantastic chemistry.  You can tell they are really comfortable with each other. I couldn’t believe how much she squirted!”

The stellar cast stars the award-winning Penny Flame, who recently signed to direct her own line of sex education movies for Vivid-Ed.  She partners with Evan Stone, while Faith Leon and Alec Knight share steamy, sensual scenes that include a special vibrator with G-spot attachment.

“The Vivid-Ed line continues to grow and get more popular with retailers,” says Vivid sales manager David Peskin.  “The G-spot is a topic many buyers have asked about, and true to form, Tristan really delivers with this title.  Everyone is also really excited that we’re offering it on Blu-ray.”

The high-definition movie is the first Vivid-Ed title to be simultaneously released on DVD and Blu-ray. Included are behind-the-scenes features, cast interviews, previews and exclusive mini-features, along with motion menus, scene and chapter selection. The scenes can be viewed with or without instruction.

About Vivid:
The Vivid Entertainment Group is the world’s leading adult film company.  Founded in 1984, Vivid pioneered the “Vivid Girl” concept, under which top adult film stars are signed to exclusive agreements that are styled on the old Hollywood contract star system.  Vivid has always placed heavy emphasis on high quality erotic film entertainment for the couples market.  It has created wide brand-name awareness through its films and through licensing and marketing programs that extend to advertising, book publishing and such products as apparel, virility supplements, condoms, snowboards, calendars and comic books.  The company is known for its innovative technological advances such as full function DVDs, a fast growing wireless program that is already active in 20 countries, its Burn-to-DVD technology and its popular website www.vivid.com.  Vivid is the first adult company to release a movie on both HD DVD and Blu-ray with “Debbie Does Dallas Again.” The company is also the first to release a title direct and exclusively to Video on Demand. A reality series about the making of the “Debbie” movie has become a popular Showtime TV series. Vivid is a major supplier of content for pay-per-view networks in North America and internationally. The best selling hardcover and paperback book “How to Have a XXX Sex Life: The Ultimate Vivid Guide” was co-authored by the Vivid Girls and published by HarperCollins.

The company’s Vivid-Alt imprint is headed by Eon McKai, alt-porn’s dominant icon.  McKai has been widely credited as the founder of this new and edgy film genre.  He has been profiled in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and The Village Voice.  Visit Vivid-Alt’s popular website www.vividalt.com. Tristan Taormino, popular columnist with The Village Voice and an award winning director has also launched a Vivid-Ed imprint for the company.  Visitwww.vivid-ed.com.

YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS CLASS ON OCTOBER 11 WHEN TRISTAN TAORMINO’S NEW VIVID DVD, “EXPERT GUIDE TO ORAL SEX PART 2: FELLATIO,” GOES ON SALE

LOS ANGELES – (September 30, 2007) — The “Expert Guide to Oral Sex Part 2: Fellatio” DVD from Vivid-Ed director Tristan Taormino, ships on October 4 and goes on sale nationwide on October 11.

Written, produced and directed by widely recognized sex education guru Taormino for Vivid Entertainment, the explicit DVD classroom-within-a-movie follows her highly successful “Expert Guide to Oral Sex Part 1: Cunnilingus” and her first title from Vivid-Ed, “Expert Guide to Anal Sex.”

In the “Expert Guide to Oral Sex Part 2: Fellatio” students attend a fellatio workshop led by Taormino, at which she offers explicit advice and detailed examples to improve and enhance oral sex skills. After the workshop, the students and their partners do extensive homework on the subject matter.

“I am really proud of the Vivid-Ed fellatio movie because we cover some topics that haven’t been addressed in other sex ed features, specifically, techniques for uncircumcised penises and how to incorporate prostate stimulation into oral sex,” said Taormino.

“As with all the Vivid-Ed titles, we show you very explicit techniques in the movie,” she added. “It was a collaborative effort with the cast, which included Roxy DeVille, Christian, Kaiya Lynn, Alec Knight, Adrianna Nicole, Lindsey Meadows and Marcos Leon. All the performers brought their expertise to the project and this movie showcases their amazing talents. I’m in awe of Adrianna’s deep-throating skills and I still can’t get over the intense scene between Lindsey and Marcos. People from the crew are still talking about it.”

“This is not your father’s ‘bj’ movie, that’s for sure,” says Vivid sales manager David Peskin. “Tristan’s vision is exciting and the way she incorporates both education and entertainment on one disc is incredible. Her cunnilingus title did very well for us, and I am certain this one will, too.”

The movie was shot in high-definition and is DVD ROM compatible with no regional coding. Included are behind-the-scenes features, cast interviews, previews and exclusive mini-features, along with motion menus, scene and chapter selection.

“TRISTAN TAORMINO’S EXPERT GUIDE TO ORAL SEX, PART 1: CUNNILINGUS” FROM VIVID-ED GOES ON SALE JULY 5TH

LOS ANGELES  (July 2, 2007) — The second Vivid-Ed DVD title, “Tristan Taormino’s Expert Guide to Oral Sex” has been shipped to retailers around the country and will go on sale Thursday, July 5th nationwide. The curriculum for the class is devoted to developing cunnilingus skills and it is unlikely any students will want to skip school.

Written, produced, and directed by Tristan Taormino under the Vivid Entertainment banner, “Tristan Taormino’s Expert Guide to Oral Sex, Part 1: Cunnilingus” stars Justine Joli, Ariel X, Kelly Kline, Richard Kline, Cindy Crawford, and Jack Lawrence, winner of the 2007 Adultcon Award for Best Actor for an Oral Performance.

Ms. Joli leads a group of couples in a hands-on workshop on cunnilingus, in which she gives a detailed lesson on female sexual anatomy and offers explicit, personal advice on a topic she knows well. Using her mouth, tongue, fingers and toys, she demonstrates different positions and stimulation techniques with her co-host Ariel as the students in the classroom watch and ask questions.
Following this workshop, Kelly Kline and her husband Richard Kline discuss oral sex and share their favorite positions, tips, and tricks for maximum pleasure. The next part of the lesson features Cindy Crawford and Jack Lawrence, a hot couple with a vast range of know how and expertise. Mr. Crawford reveals his passion for giving oral sex, and explains what he thinks are the most important ingredients for a satisfying experience.

The demonstrations are narrated by Ms. Taormino, a sex expert whose first Vivid-Ed lesson focused on anal sex. The innovative new format allows viewers to watch the scenes with or without instruction. The films also include dynamic on-screen graphics that highlight creative tips and tricks to help guide the viewer in the learning experience. Each DVD is shot in high definition, is DVD ROM compatible with no regional coding. The DVDs include motion menus, scene and chapter selection and links to www.vivid-ed.com for further information.

“I have been getting amazing feedback from fans and stores about the first Vivid-Ed title on anal sex, and I am excited to bring them this one on a topic that I am just as passionate about,” said Ms. Taormino.  “One of the important things we do in the Vivid-Ed sex education line is to teach very explicit techniques. I strongly believe that you need to get specific when it comes to erotic pleasure, particularly when it comes to cunnilingus, which I think we just don’t see enough of in adult movies. Whether you want to brush up on the basics or surprise your partner with some advanced tricks, there’s plenty to learn and enjoy in this movie.”

Howard Levine, Vivid Sales Director, said: “Tristan has developed the unique Vivid-Ed format where viewers can watch the scenes with or without instruction. So, after seeing the educational parts, couples can go back and watch sensual scenes where cunnilingus is the main focus. With all the niche videos out there, one dedicated solely to oral pleasure for women is a rarity, which makes this title even more innovative. She’s breaking new ground with this one.”

‘TRISTAN TAORMINO’S EXPERT GUIDE TO ANAL SEX’ TO BE IN STORES ON APRIL 5TH

Movie is Premiere Vivid-Ed Release for Award-winning Director and Village Voice Columnist
LOS ANGELES (April 1, 2007) – “Tristan Taormino’s Expert Guide to Anal Sex,” the first movie from the Vivid-Ed imprint of Vivid Entertainment, will go on sale across the country on April 5th.

Ms. Taormino is an author and film director and a prominent authority on human sexuality. She is the author of the award winning book “The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women” which was recently released in a second, revised edition by Cleis Press. There are currently more than 75,000 copies in print.

“We created this movie to enrich the lives of the people that see it,” said Ms. Taormino. “Whether they are beginners, want to go beyond the basics, or are sophisticated about sex, we believe that they will thoroughly enjoy it. After giving more than one hundred lectures to audiences across the country about anal sex, I have a good idea of what people want to know and the demonstrations they want to see,” she added.

The movie features a workshop taught by Taormino with demonstrations by two co-hosts followed by two scenes where enthusiastic couples show specific techniques, positions and sex toys. The scenes are narrated by Taormino and feature dynamic on-screen graphics that highlight creative tips and tricks to help guide the viewer in the learning experience. Taking advantage of the interactive qualities of the DVD, the movie is presented in an innovative new format where viewers can choose to watch the scenes with or without the instruction.

“It’s like getting two movies on one disc,” says Howard Levine, head of Vivid sales at Pulse Distribution. “You can watch it first to learn then watch the scenes for pure enjoyment.”

The DVD also includes mini features on safe sex and anal hygiene and a bonus girl/girl scene.

“Tristan brings an entirely new dimension to her subject and sex education will never be the same,” said Mr. Levine. “She really brings sex education up-to-speed for a new generation by providing honest information and explicit techniques, all in an accessible, entertaining way. Couples who want to know more about this intimate act that was once seen as taboo are going to hear it from the expert herself.”

Stars of the movie include Lorelei Lee, Ariel X, Adrianna Nicole, Manuel Ferrara, Marcos Leon and Ricki White.

About Vivid:

The Vivid Entertainment Group is the world’s leading adult film company. Founded in 1984, Vivid pioneered the “Vivid Girl” concept, under which top adult film stars are signed to exclusive agreements that are styled on the old Hollywood contract star system. Vivid has always placed heavy emphasis on high quality erotic film entertainment for the couples market. It has created wide brand-name awareness through its films and through a licensing and marketing program that extends to advertising, apparel, book publishing, virility supplements, condoms, snowboards, calendars and comic books. The company is known for its innovative technological advances such as full function DVDs, a fast growing wireless program that is already active in 20 countries, its Burn-to-DVD technology and its popular websitewww.vivid.com. On April 18th Vivid will be the first adult company to release a movie on both HD DVD and Blu-ray with “Debbie Does Dallas Again.” Vivid is a major supplier of content for pay-per-view networks in North America and internationally. The best selling hardcover book How to Have a XXX Sex Life: The Ultimate Vivid Guide, was co-authored by the Vivid Girls and published by HarperCollins.

For more information contact tristan (at) puckerup.com.

About Vivid-Ed: “Sex-ed for a new generation.”

Vivid-Ed, the sex education imprint of Vivid Entertainment, produces movies covering a range of topics on human sexuality, from anal sex and g-spot stimulation to fellatio and bondage. Vivid-Ed believes that adults have the right to expert information on their bodies, relationships and sexuality. The imprint’s movies are sex-positive and are meant to inspire viewers to explore, experiment and deepen the intimacy of relationships. Vivid-Ed strives to present material in an intelligent, accessible style that’s sexy, entertaining and fun. Its movies offer useful information and explicit techniques – taught by experts, demonstrated by enthusiastic performers and presented with refreshing sensuality.

VIVID’S CHEMISTRY FROM TRISTAN TAORMINO WINS AVN AWARD FOR BEST GONZO RELEASE

LOS ANGELES – (January 16, 2007) – Chemistry, a takeoff on reality shows that films seven porn stars left in a house for 36 hours with cameras rolling but no script, won the AVN Award for Best Gonzo Release at the 2007 adult film awards ceremony.

Conceived and directed by New York newspaper columnist Tristan Taormino (she writes a weekly column on sex for The Village Voice), Chemistry was released in 2006 by Vivid Entertainment, the leading adult film studio. AVN dubbed the movie a “new-style gonzo.”  It is Taormino’s first film for Vivid andChemistry 2, is being released this month. She is currently at work on a new generation of sex education films for the studio.

Taormino, who was covering the ceremony for The Village Voice, was on hand to receive her award. “I was completely shocked,” she said.

Taormino is the niece of famed novelist Thomas Pynchon. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa in American Studies from Wesleyan University and is the author of three best-selling books and editor of 14 anthologies. She has been featured in over 200 publications and has lectured at top colleges and universities including Yale and Yale Law School, Brown, Columbia, Smith, Swarthmore, Vassar, University of California at Santa Barbara, Colby College, Sarah Lawrence College, and NYU, where she speaks on gay and lesbian issues, sexuality and gender, and feminism.

The award was one of several picked up by Vivid and Vivid-distributed studios in the AVN competition. Others included:
–          Best Editing – Film – Jenna’s Provocateur  (Club Jenna/Vivid Entertainment)
–          Best Interactive DVD – Virual Vivid Girl Sunny Leone (Vivid Entertainment)
–          Best Sex Scene Coupling – Film – Janine and Manuel Ferrara in Emperor (Vivid Entertainment)
–          Best Supporting Actor – Film – Kurt Lockwood, To Die For (Vivid Entertainment)
For more  information or interviews with Tristan Taormino, contact jackie (at) vivid.com or  212-338-0050