As if there weren't already enough beautiful things to see in Miami Beach , the Exxxotica trade show (along with beautiful porn stars, exciting stage shows, sex toys, music, and more!) blew into town the weekend of June 9 th , 2006 . This was the first time this show (billed as “A Celebration of Sexy!”) used the Miami Beach Convention Center as a venue, and based on this observer's eagle-eye view, it will certainly not be the last time this event comes to Miami Beach

Okay I am sure that there are some readers asking, “So exactly what the hell is this Exxxotica show, anyway??” This event was billed as the largest adult marketplace on the east coast. Normally trade shows are meant strictly for industry folks, but this time the public was invited to take part…and take part they certainly did! The final number of consumers who attended over the three days was over 16,000 and they certainly had quite a lot to experience.

The main draw for many must have been the chance to meet some of the hottest names in adult films. Let me name drop here and tell you that Jenna Jameson, Tera Patrick, Ron Jeremy, Gina Lynn, Sophia Rossi, Harmony, Summer Haze, Nautica Thorn, and many others were there. The fine people at Hotmovies.com were the show's presenting sponsor and, as such, were quite pleased to host two gorgeous ladies at their booth: Olivia O'Lovely and Alexis Amore! These two Latina lovelies signed autographs, posed for photos with fans, and even ate some chocolate. Oh, and how could I have forgotten about the return of Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell ?! I know that you all must remember him as the front man from the 2 Live Crew back in the day. Remember the song “Me So Horny” that caused such uproar? Yep, that's him! Uncle Luke's bevy of bountiful-assed beauties gyrated to the pounding bass beat for the excited onlookers, throwing t-shirts, hats, and g-strings to eager fans.

When fans weren't lined up to meet and greet their favorite stars, they were able to shop for a dizzying array of sex toys, exotic art, adult DVDs, sexy clothing, jewelry, and even some incredibly hot-looking mannequins. Hourly stage shows featured intricate rope bondage and suspension, fashion shows set to music, a burlesque dancer offering up an old-style strip tease, and a bungee-inspired sex swing. Near the main stage was a mechanical bull available for anyone who was courageous enough to try it. For those ladies who were truly feeling the need for exhibitionism, the Nearly-Nude Mechanical Bull Riding Championship was held. With pasties firmly in place, several intrepid hotties straddled the bull and held on as long as they could, much to the delight of the spectators. The contest went for several rounds before a winner was declared. The winner received a $500 cash prize for her heroic efforts.

That isn't enough for you? Wait, there's more! This year featured the very first O'Face Erotic Film Festival, which was specifically meant for entry only by amateur film makers, with the winner to be decided by the general viewing audience at the show. That means that those movies stashed in your attic that you made with an old flame one night after a little too much Chianti could have been entered into the contest! The grand prize of a trip to Hedonism III would have absolutely made it worth one's time. And, hey, how hot would it be to make your very own porno?!

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