Talk:LELO

Edit Request: Comprehensive Factual Update on Technology and Awards

As a paid LELO employee (COI disclosed on my user page), I am requesting the addition of two new, separate sections detailing the company's proprietary technology and internationally recognized design awards. These additions are factual, supported by third-party sources, and intended to satisfy the requirement for verifiable information, thereby addressing the existing 'promotional content' tag.

Technological Innovations

LELO has been recognized by independent sources for introducing several key proprietary innovations to the pleasure product industry, particularly in the areas of design and internal technology.

HEX™ Condom Technology

The company launched the HEX™ condom line in 2016, which utilizes a unique internal hexagonal (honeycomb) structure. This design, inspired by the structure of graphene, incorporates 350 interconnected hexagons aimed at providing greater strength and flexibility while maintaining an ultra-thin latex barrier. The innovation was widely reported by media outlets upon its release, with the design noted for addressing common user complaints regarding feel and slippage.

Specialized Motion Technologies: Bow-Motion™ and Infinite Loop™

LELO has focused on specialized motion patterns for internal stimulators. Bow-Motion™, found in products like the SORAYA Beads, and Infinite Loop™, used in the LELO Dot, are proprietary motions that mimic natural touch and movement patterns. These technologies are often cited in product reviews discussing the nuanced and varied stimulation they provide.

SenseMotion™ and SoundSense™

LELO’s early technological advancements included the SenseMotion™ line, which was noted as the first couples' toys to feature motion controller functions. Later, the company developed SoundSense™ technology, integrated into products like the SIRI massager. This feature enables the device to transform ambient sound (such as music or a user's voice) into varied vibration patterns.

Stamina Trainer (App Feature)

LELO has incorporated app-enabled training functions into its products aimed at men, such as the F1S stroker. This feature, known as the Stamina Trainer, is designed to provide guided endurance training. Independent reviews confirm that these high-tech devices are app-enabled and outfitted with AI-driven components to offer personalized feedback and partner-control capabilities.

Awards and Recognition

LELO has received several international design and industry awards for its products and brand positioning.

Design Excellence Awards

• **Cannes Lions Award (2014):** Awarded for the **ORA™** oral sex simulator, recognizing its outstanding design.
• **Red Dot Design Award:** The company has won multiple **Red Dot: Product Design** awards, including for **Enigma Double Sonic** (2025), **Enigma Wave** (2024), **Sila** (2022), **Smart Wands™** (2013), and **Tiani** / **SenseMotion™** (2012).
• **iF Design Award:** Awards include recognition for **Enigma Wave** (2024), **Soraya 2** (2020), **Sona Cruise** (2019), and the **LELO Hex Condom** (2017).
• **Other Design Awards:** Includes the **European Product Design Award** for **Soraya Beads** (2024) and the **Golden A' Design Award** for **LELO Dot** (2023).

Industry and Brand Recognition

• **XBIZ Awards (Brand Leadership):** The LELO brand has repeatedly won **Luxury Brand of the Year** from XBIZ (Honors Retail Industry/Europa Awards) in **2022**, **2021**, and **2020**.
• **XBIZ Awards (Product Excellence):** Specific product recognition includes **F1S V2** (Male Pleasure Product of the Year, 2022) and **LELO x Diesel Sona Cruise** (Sex Toy Product of the Year - Powered, 2022).

Lrudak (talk) 08:38, 28 October 2025 (UTC)

Not done: A majority of the requested changes are currently written in a promotional tone. Please review WP:Neutral point of view and ensure you follow this before submitting any edit requests. @Lrudak: reviewing this edit request, it seems to have several tell-tale signs of LLM writings, as described at WP:LLMSIGNS. Several of the sources listed also seem to be overtly promotional, including the Men's Health source and links to the official LELO website. There are also unsourced claims within the sections which cannot be found in the referenced articles. This request would need to be written in proper WP:WIKIVOICE and sourced to reliable, independent secondary sources. --^The Robot Parade 18:50, 28 December 2025 (UTC)

Thank you for the feedback, The Robot Parade. I have rewritten the request to address the concerns regarding tone and source selection. I have removed subjective adjectives, simplified the descriptions to follow WP:WIKIVOICE, and ensured all claims are directly supported by the provided secondary sources. I have also removed the official website links as requested.

=== Technological features ===

• **HEX technology:** In 2016, LELO introduced a condom design featuring a hexagonal structural lattice.
• **SenSonic and DeepSonic:** Several company products utilize sonic waves for stimulation as opposed to mechanical vibration.
• **Specialized Motion (Bow-Motion and Infinite Loop):** Internal stimulators like Soraya Beads and LELO Dot use specific motion patterns designed to mimic manual movement.
• **SenseMotion and SoundSense:** Early models included motion-controlled functions, while the Siri series includes a mode that reacts to ambient sound.
• **Stamina Trainer:** The F1S series includes app-integrated features for endurance tracking.

=== Awards and recognition ===

• **Cannes Lions Award:** LELO received an award for the ORA oral sex simulator in 2014.
• **Red Dot Design Award:** The company has received multiple awards in the Product Design category, including for Enigma Double Sonic (2025), Enigma Wave (2024), Sila (2022), Smart Wands (2013), and Tiani (2012).
• **iF Design Award:** Recognized for Enigma Wave (2024), Soraya 2 (2020), Sona Cruise (2019), and Hex Condom (2017).
• **Other Design Awards:** Includes the European Product Design Award for Soraya Beads (2024) and the Golden A' Design Award for LELO Dot (2023).
• **Industry Awards (XBIZ):** The brand has received "Luxury Brand of the Year" awards in 2022, 2021, and 2020. Specific product awards include F1S V2 (2022) and LELO x Diesel Sona Cruise (2022).

I hope this revised version is acceptable. Thank you for your time. Lrudak (talk) 06:46, 29 December 2025 (UTC) Lrudak (talk) 06:46, 29 December 2025 (UTC)

I don't think this does much to alleviate the promotionality of the page. Show notability by using sources discussing the company's impact and significance, rather than product reviews, specs, or mentions. Likeanechointheforest (talk) 22:21, 8 May 2026 (UTC)

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Simple factual updates regarding LELO awards and technology

• What I think should be changed:
• Why it should be changed:
• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Lrudak (talk) 07:08, 8 May 2026 (UTC)

I am a paid editor for LELO and would like to request a few simple factual additions to the article to update the record of awards and technical features. I have made these as brief as possible based on previous feedback.

Please add the following to a new "Awards" section:

• In 2014, the ORA stimulator received a Cannes Lions Award. Source: https://www.xbiz.com/news/180853/lelo-oral-sex-simulator-wins-cannes-lions-award
• The company has received several Red Dot Product Design awards, including for Enigma Double Sonic (2025), Enigma Wave (2024), and Sila (2022). Source: https://www.red-dot.org/project/enigmatm-double-sonic-79977
• The iF Design Award recognised Enigma Wave (2024) and Sona Cruise (2019). Source: https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/enigma-wave/629288

Please add these brief points about technology:

• In 2016, the company released a condom (HEX) with a hexagonal lattice structure. Source: https://thebookofman.com/mind/relationships/lelo/
• Certain products use sonic waves (SenSonic) for stimulation. Source: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/lelo-sona-2-cruise-review
• The F1S model includes app-connected features for tracking. Source: https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/g21749756/best-male-sex-toys-masturbators/

Thank you for your help. Lrudak (talk) 07:08, 8 May 2026 (UTC)

Reply 13-JUN-2026

  Clarification requested  

1. By their very nature, awards can be subjective, in that they represent a very specific point of view — that of the individual or organization determining who wins the award and why. To counter this, a good practice is to limit the listing of awards to only those which are independently notable in Wikipedia.
2. To include a list of awards here, please ensure that only awards which are independently notable in Wikipedia are listed in the request.
3. The same is being requested of the "brief points about technology". Accordingly, please provide the Wikilinks for the terms condom (HEX), SenSonic, and F1S model.
4. When ready to proceed with the list of independently notable awards and points of technology, kindly change the {{Edit COI}} template's answer parameter to read from |ans=y to |ans=n. Please note that prior text entered in the Edit request proposal should not be retro-actively altered. Instead, a new reply post supplying the needed information should be posted below this review. The original {{Edit COI}} template may then be altered. Thank you!
   

Regards,  Spintendo  23:44, 13 June 2026 (UTC)

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