VIP Interview With Stephanie Berman of Berman Innovations

Welcome to  Stephanie Berman – CEO of Berman Innovations Inc as one of our VIP Interviewee’s.  Stephanie has been in the women’s reproductive health industry since 2003 and is co-owner and Vice President of Sepal Reproductive International. She possesses extensive knowledge of the women’s reproductive health market.

 

Stephanie Berman
Stephanie Berman POPDildo

Stephanie understands the desire to impregnate a partner but lacks access to authentic, natural products. Stephanie’s journey to conceive with her wife inspired her to create accessible products for women.

Stephanie joyfully shares that she and her wife successfully used The Semenette® to conceive, blessed with a beautiful baby girl! National media attention revealed to Stephanie the widespread need for high-quality products like The Semenette® in various communities.

After making some changes to the design and shape of the toy, Stephanie launched POP® by the Semenette. Thrilled to serve diverse communities, she aims to revolutionize couples’ lovemaking experiences. Her main goal is to continue to bring people FUN and FUNCTION
in the bedroom!

VIP Interview With Stephanie Berman of Berman Innovations

Tell me about yourself Stephanie!

My name is Stephanie Berman, owner, founder and CEO of Berman Innovations and product, POP Dildo.

What inspired you to create the company Semenette?

Before creating my product, I worked for my family business for 13 years, specializing in distributing women’s reproductive health products. Specifically, products aiding couples undergoing IVF or assisted reproductive technologies were utilized. This experience provided insight into conception’s medical aspect, fueling my desire to create alternatives for same-sex couples trying to conceive.

During my time at the family business, I noticed a big lack in technology for lesbian couples conceiving. For those unable to afford artificial insemination or IVF, alternatives like needle-less syringes or turkey basters were common, yet not ideal..  I knew I could do better for my wife and I and ultimately, that’s how this all started. When my wife tested positive after using my prototype twice, I saw its potential for LGBTQ+ communities.

What inspires you?

My biggest inspiration and motivation are my wife and 2 kids.  When I have those tough days, they always keep me going.  As for other inspirations, I love poetry and also find lots of inspiration in music.  I have lots of quotes that I love but one I always refer back to is by Ralph Waldo Emerson and reads, “What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”  I truly believe success is not an accident, it’s a choice.  And this quote always motivates me.

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What is the POPDildo and Semenette range of products made with?

POP and the Semenette are crafted with platinum-grade silicone. I had several offers to use materials that were less expensive, but I always strive to create the highest quality products possible.  I want to be able to personally say I not only stand behind my product but use it myself and I would never compromise quality just to make a little more money.  That was and never will be part of my business model.

Who can use the POPDildo?

Anyone!  Of course, we have target customers such as same sex couples looking to conceive, however, the product can truly be used by anyone which is one of the reasons I love it so much.  I really enjoy seeing different people’s creativity when it comes to how they envision POP for them and fulfilling their fantasies.  One of my customers loves doing POV shots with glitter lube…how cool is that?!  We have customers ranging from lesbians and transgender folks to pegging and fetish enthusiasts.  The possibilities are limitless with POP!

What type of sexual health reasons would people use the POPDildo for?

The obvious of course, was as a tool for home insemination which I am happy to say worked twice for my wife and I and gave us our 2 beautiful children. Men with erectile dysfunction, serodiscordant couples, women with vaginal dryness, and individuals exploring gender roles can all use POP.

I like to think of POP as a 2 in 1 dildo.  You don’t always have to use the ejaculation feature if you don’t want to and you are getting a very high quality dildo at the same time.  It’s all about catering to each different persons desires and providing a unique function to do so.

Women and lesbian couples can use the POPDildo to recreate the experience of conceiving a child. What are the benefits of conceiving with the use of POPDildo?

Being involved in the baby-making process was a key benefit for me as the non-carrying partner. It can be quite challenging to make a turkey baster sexy and romantic!  POP allowed me to feel like we truly made the baby together, similar to how heterosexual couples would.

Scientifically, comfort and low stress increase conception chances; POP lets you be private and comfortable with your partner.  Additionally, the success rates of home insemination versus an intrauterine insemination at a doctors office are nearly identical, both providing a success rate of anywhere from 5-25%.  However, doing IUI’s at a doctors office are extremely costly.

For trans people can the POPDildo be packed for day to day use then easily be used for penetrative sex?

The current version of POP on the market can’t be packed.  For trans people, we would suggest using the packer of their choice and swapping out for POP when you are ready for play.  We are working on a new version that will be more ideal for those that want to pack and be able to go right into play so stay tuned!

What are the best harnesses and strap-ons that you would personally recommend to use with the POPDildo?

Hands down, no questions asked, any SpareParts harness.  We offer a the Joque harness as a bundle with the POP on our website and customers love it.  I’m also a personal fan of the Tomboi from them as well.

What liquids are safe to use with the POPDildo?

Being mindful and safe is of the utmost importance when choosing what liquids are safe to use. The type of liquids used somewhat depends on how you intend to use them. For instance, squirting chocolate syrup on a partner for food play is safe only externally, not internally.

Most customers use lubricants to simulate ejaculation; our favorite is custom POP Lube by Sliquid.  We partnered with Sliquid to create an extension of their Sliquid Silk to make it to look and feel even more like cum. We love POP Lube—it’s our favourite!

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