Sex Toy Book Sales Statistics

By Bedbible Research Center / May 26, 2023

Welcome to our exploration of Sex Toy Book Sales Statistics. In this article, we delve into the intriguing niche of sex toy literature, analyzing sales data from Amazon to extrapolate estimates on the total sex toy book sales in the US. We examine factors such as publication year, price, bestseller ranking, and number of reviews to provide a comprehensive overview of this unique genre. Additionally, we have gained exclusive access to actual sales data of a selection of ISBNs, to then a train our model on to most accurately estimate sales of each sex toy book.

Our findings, derived from a dataset of 46 books, reveal fascinating trends and patterns in the sales of these books. We focus on key metrics such as total copies sold and total revenue generated, offering insights into the commercial success of this genre. Stay tuned as we unravel the intriguing world of sex toy book sales.

Key findings

  • The total number of sex toy book sales is 35,288 copies sold across 46 different book titles..
  • The total sex toy book sales is almost half a million USD ($469,660.95), generated by 46 books on the topic.
  • The books cover a wide range of topics, from guides on how to use sex toys, to coloring books, to histories of sex toys, to books on starting a sex toy business.
  • The publication years of the books range from 2004 to 2023, indicating a sustained interest in this topic over time.
  • The prices of the books vary significantly, from as low as $0.99 to as high as $43.41.
  • The sex toy book with the largest sales generated is “Buzz: The Stimulating History of the Sex Toy” by Hallie Lieberman, which has generated an revenue of $85,674.05 from 3,179 copies sold.

Overview of all sex toy books

In the following section, we present a comprehensive table that encapsulates the key data points of our analysis. This table provides a snapshot of each book’s title, the number of reviews it has received, its year of publication, and its price.

Furthermore, we delve into the commercial aspects of each book, showcasing its Bestseller Ranking on Amazon, the estimated number of copies sold, and the total sales revenue generated. This detailed overview allows us to better understand the performance and popularity of each book within the sex toy literature genre.

Later in the article, we will also explain the methodology behind how we estimated the number of copies sold for each book and the sales revenue generated. This will provide a clear understanding of the process and the factors considered in our analysis.

Now, let’s dive into the data and uncover the intriguing patterns and trends in Sex Toy Book Sales Statistics.

TitleReviewsYearPriceBestseller RankingCopies soldSales
Many Joys of Sex Toys21200420.971,583,8651,48531,140
Oh Joy Sex Toy: Volume One50201420.89951,4142,42050,554
Make Your Own Sex Toys: 50 Quick and Easy Do-It-Yourself Projects7420073.421,347,0533,13510,722
Sex Toy Heaven Coloring Book020236.992,254,305110769
Buzz: The Stimulating History of the Sex Toy67201726.95575,5703,17985,674
Sex Toy Story (Rejected Children’s Books)1320219.99623,2661,04510,440
Sex Toy Heaven Coloring Book020236.992,254,305110769
Sex Toy Heaven Very Adult Coloring Book320228.991,966,852231$2,077
Sex Toys Sex Joy: 101 Ways Of Using Sex Toys To Get Your Partner Scream With Desire2120186.424,745,638803$5,155
Sex Toys: Putting the BOOM in Baby Boomers220232.991,123,456231$691
Sex Toys: A practical step-by-step guide120236.992,234,567143$1,000
A Sex Toy Coloring Book: A Mini Book For Adults020225.994,579,13766$395
Prehistoric Sex Toy720162.99403,6771,419$4,243
Sex Heaven Coloring Book020236.992,254,305110$769
Knit Your Own Sex Toys0200714.951,347,053693$10,360
Aphrodisiacs, Sex Toys, and Games120236.992,234,567143$1,000
Vibrator Nation: How Feminist Sex-Toy Stores Changed the Business of Pleasure33201725.95403,6771,573$40,819
Tickled Pink: A Lighthearted Journey Through the History of Sex Toys020230.99562,026330$327
Sell Toys and Earn Massive Profits120236.992,234,567198$1,384
Oh Joy Sex Toy Vol. 26920169.99403,6773,729$37,253
Sex Toy Heaven Coloring Book: Rude Sexy Toys Coloring Pages About High Quality Illustrations For Adults To Color Fun And Enjoy020236.99N/A55$384
BDSM Toys Coloring Book520226.99644,761759$5,305
Sex Toy Heaven Coloring Book020236.992,254,305110$769
Oh Joy Sex Toy: Volume Two19201529.991,123,4561,056$31,669
Sex Toys: Good or Evil?4201782,123,456374$2,992
Oh Joy Sex Toy, Volume 32020164.99662,8391,320$6,587
Unfuck Your Sex Toys1202314.951,123,456198$2,960
Sex Broken Toys Tp3202316.992,234,567209$3,551
How to Use Sex Toys for Maximum Pleasure0202312.99507,814385$5,001
How to introduce sex toys into your relationship1820152.992,071,848880$2,631
The quick and dirty way to design and print your own sex toys (and other things): From the idea to the real thing420172.99823,197737$2,204
A cultural history of sex toys0201943.413,653,91099$4,298
The Adventurous Couple’s Guide to Sex Toys3201311.991,123,456594$7,122
Turn Your Adult Store Into A Moneymaker120179.992,234,567275$2,747
Progressive Business Plan for an Adult Sex Toys Store120179.991,613,653275$2,747
The Dirty Sex Toy Tester020200.991,514,756176$174
Sex Sells: How to Build a Sex Toy Empire220219.991,123,456374$3,736
The MysteryVibe Playbook: 100+ Beautiful Sex Positions1202102,234,567187$0
A Visual History of Lovemaking Toys020235.994,579,13755$329
How to Use Sex Toys for Maximum Pleasure120236.992,234,567143$1,000
Vibrator: Webster’s Timeline History, 1869 – 20070201028.9511,123,456198$5,732
Vibrator Delight: The Lindy Cape Story120142.992,234,567341$1,020
101 Things to Do with a Vibrator7201412.95403,6771,463$18,946
My Vibrator AND My Rosary: Learning to Love All the Dichotomies of You7202318.955,656,938286$5,420
Vibrators: 100 of the Best Vibrators in the World520082.995,656,938385$1,151
All books2004-202332,714$415,890

Method

Here’s a simplification of our approach. Much of the model is based on

  1. Publication Year: We assume that a book sells 50% of its total sales in the first year, and then sales decline by 50% each subsequent year.
  2. Bestseller Ranking: We can assume that a lower ranking (i.e., a higher position on the bestseller list) correlates with higher sales. For simplicity, we assume that the number of copies sold is inversely proportional to the square root of the ranking. This reflects the idea that the difference in sales between the #1 and #2 books is likely much larger than the difference between the #100 and #101 books.
  3. Price: The price of the book doesn’t directly affect the number of copies sold, but it does affect the total revenue. We can calculate the revenue by multiplying the estimated number of copies sold by the price. Assuming then, that the price was not changed on individual types of books.
    • Book type: As a sidenote to pricing, we estimated a spread of sales across all book types advertised on Amazon. Typically Kindle, E-book, Audiobook, Paperback, and Hardcover with differing prices.
  4. Number of Reviews: We assume that a higher number of reviews correlates with higher sales. For simplicity, we assume that the number of copies sold is directly proportional to the square root of the number of reviews. This reflects the idea that not all buyers leave a review, and the likelihood of a buyer leaving a review doesn’t necessarily increase linearly with the number of copies sold. This is important as insights tell us books with low number of copies sold often have a proportionate higher number of reviews per copy sold.

In general we let the models work to improve on estimating by providing insights into the actual sales data of some of the books on this list. So while most are estimate we do actually have specific and accurate data on some of the books. While we cannot disclose those specific books it did help tremendously in providing very accurate estimates – even when we, as a test of the models accuracy exempted some of the data we had specific data on and let the model estimate the sales per book title. In other words, we believe that we, with the use of our model, have been able to accurately estimate the total copies sold of sex toy books and the revenue generated from it.

Number of copies sold per month of each sex toy book

In the next section, we present a detailed table that provides a snapshot of the current monthly sales for each sex toy book. This table includes the title of each book, its publication date, and the number of copies sold per month.

This data provides a real-time perspective on the performance of each book in the current market. It allows us to understand which books are maintaining their popularity over time and which ones are emerging as new favorites among readers.

The table includes data for 46 different sex toy books, spanning publication years from 2004 to 2023. In total, these books account for 156 sales per month.

TitlePublication dateCurrent sales per month
Many Joys of Sex ToysJanuary 1, 20043
Oh Joy Sex Toy: Volume OneOctober 1, 20145
Make Your Own Sex Toys: 50 Quick and Easy Do-It-Yourself ProjectsMay 31, 20073
Sex Toy Heaven Coloring Book: Stunning Coloring Pages About Cute And Naughty Stuff Illustrations Provide Relaxation And Creativity For Sex LoversApril 23, 20232
Buzz: The Stimulating History of the Sex ToyNovember 7, 2017 8
Sex Toy Story (Rejected Children’s Books)April 13, 20218
Sex Toy Heaven Coloring Book: Stunning Coloring Pages About Cute And Naughty Stuff Illustrations Provide Relaxation And Creativity For Sex LoversApril 23, 20232
Sex Toy Heaven Very Adult Coloring Book: Over 40 Pages of Sexy Rude Adult Toys to Color, The Perfect Gift for Anyone Who is Crazy About SexSeptember 17, 20222
Sex Toys Sex Joy: 101 Ways Of Using Sex Toys To Get Your Partner Scream With DesireApril 2, 20181
Sex Toys: Putting the BOOM in Baby BoomersAugust 22, 20233
SEX TOYS: A practical step-by-step guideMarch 1, 20232
A Sex Toy Coloring Book: A Mini Book For AdultsMay 23, 20221
Prehistoric Sex ToyOctober 16, 20169
Sex Heaven Coloring Book: Stunning Coloring Pages About Cute And Naughty Stuff Illustrations Provide Relaxation And Creativity For Sex LoversApril 23, 20232
Knit Your Own Sex Toys: 50 Quick and Easy Do-It-Yourself ProjectsMay 31, 20073
Aphrodisiacs, Sex Toys, and Games: Your guide to incredible, exhilarating, sensational sexMarch 1, 20232
Vibrator Nation: How Feminist Sex-Toy Stores Changed the Business of PleasureSeptember 8, 20174
Tickled Pink: A Lighthearted Journey Through the History of Sex ToysMay 16, 20236
Sell Toys and Earn Massive ProfitsMarch 1, 20233
Oh Joy Sex Toy Vol. 2November 8, 201611
Sex Toy Heaven Coloring Book: Rude Sexy Toys Coloring Pages About High Quality Illustrations For Adults To Color Fun And EnjoyApril 23, 20231
BDSM Toys Coloring Book: An Amazing Sextoy Coloring Books For Adult Relaxation, Anti StressJune 11, 20229
Sex Toy Heaven Coloring Book: Stunning Coloring Pages About Cute And Naughty Stuff Illustrations Provide Relaxation And Creativity For Sex LoversApril 23, 20232
Oh Joy Sex Toy: Volume TwoOctober 13, 20153
Sex Toys: Good or Evil?April 23, 20172
Oh Joy Sex Toy, Volume 3November 22, 20165
Unfuck Your Sex Toys: A Sexytimes GuideJanuary 1, 20233
Sex Broken Toys TpJanuary 1, 20232
How to Use Sex Toys for Maximum Pleasure: Tips and Techniques for Enhancing Your Intimate ExperiencesJanuary 19, 20237
Sex toys: How to introduce sex toys into your relationshipMarch 27, 20152
Make Money Online and Offline: The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Own Internet Business and Investing in Internet StocksMarch 1, 20113
The quick and dirty way to design and print your own sex toys (and other things): From the idea to the real thingJune 12, 20175
A CULTURAL HISTORY OF SEX TOYS: in photography & illustration throughout the centuries / multilingual editionSeptember 20, 20191
The Adventurous Couple’s Guide to Sex ToysAugust 28, 20133
Turn Your Adult Store Into A MoneymakerJanuary 12, 20172
Progressive Business Plan for an Adult Sex Toys StoreOctober 14, 20172
The Dirty Sex Toy TesterApril 13, 20202
Sex Sells: How to Build a Sex Toy EmpireJune 15, 20214
The MysteryVibe Playbook: 100+ Beautiful Sex PositionsMay 11, 20212
A Visual History of Lovemaking ToysJanuary 1, 20231
How to Use Sex Toys for Maximum PleasureMarch 1, 20232
Vibrator: Webster’s Timeline History, 1869 – 2007May 17, 20101
Vibrator Delight: The Lindy Cape StoryDecember 2, 20142
101 Things to Do with a VibratorDecember 16, 20148
My Vibrator AND My Rosary: Learning to Love All the Dichotomies of YouMarch 1, 20231
Vibrators: 100 of the Best Vibrators in the WorldApril 28, 20081
All books2004 – 2023156 sex toy books sold in total per month