Why Buy Sex Toys?

Sex toy sales have been on the increase since countries such as the Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Europe and US began locking down to stop the spread of COVID-19.

In March, Forbes reported some manufacturers receiving up to 150 per cent increases in sales in the UK and across Europe as isolation became the norm. And in April, when the virus hit the southern hemisphere, New Zealand retailers reported sales of sex toys had tripled almost overnight (The Guardian). By June, as the virus spread like wildfire in New York, the NY Times reported local retailers were cashing in as bored, lonely and stressed New Yorkers took to self pleasure to brighten their days.

Frankly, none of this is surprising when you know that people will often turn to sex or self pleasure to alleviate negative emotions such as boredom, stress and loneliness. A lot of couples have been separated indefinitely due to lockdown and social distancing rules and singles have experienced loneliness unlike anything they have ever experienced before.

And this doesn’t look like changing any time soon as countries like the UK (one of the worlds biggest markets for dildo’s, butt plugs, vibrators, bondage equipment and other instruments of sexual pleasure in the world) battles COVID-19 numbers alongside one of the worlds biggest economies, the United States.

Top 5 Reasons People are Buying More Sex Toys

1. Boredom

Being confined to home for long periods can result in extreme boredom. After all, there’s a finite number of things to watch on Netflix. Shopping for sex toys and adding new things to your collection can make time fly.

2. Stress

A lot of people find orgasms relaxing. This is because sexual pleasure causes your brain to release dopamine and endorphins otherwise known as ‘happy hormones’ which generate a feeling of calm and euphoria, bringing blood pressure down and relieving worry and anxiety.

3. Depression

Let’s face it, we live in trying times. The many threats we face, both real and imagined, can be blown up in our minds the more time we spend alone with our thoughts. That’s when depression can take hold. Getting busy with a sex toy can help take your mind off your troubles even for a time, which helps a lot with depression. Remember those happy hormones we just mentioned, well they help with depression too. We’re not suggesting sex toys are a cure for clinical depression but they can certainly help. We recommend you speak to your doctor if you think you might be depressed.

4. Loneliness

Are you a single person craving some love or are you part of a couple separated because of lockdown? Either way, you can use sex toys to make you feel more loved and connected to yourself and others. Singles, creating sexual pleasure for yourself, exploring your own body and experimenting is a form of self love. When hugs and kisses are absent, self love is super important. Give yourself permission to love yourself.

5. Just because it’s fun!

Sometimes there’s no better reason to get busy with a sex toy. Life is meant to be fun. Give yourself permission to try new things, be adventurous and have fun.