Have you been to a sex toy store lately?
I had the pleasure of touring Wicked Wanda’s Sex Store in Ottawa last week.
It’s FUCKING AMAZING (pun intended)!
I’m not even a full blown perv (just slightly afflicted) but I was shocked and fascinated at what’s going on in a well-stocked adult emporium.
Here’s what I learned about sex toys and the overall sex industry:
The sex industry refers to sexual products, services, or experiences and encompasses a variety of enterprises, including print, video, and Internet pornography, prostitution, sex shows, phone sex operations, sex shops, peep shows, massage parlors, sex tourism, and strip clubs.
Even pharmaceutical medications such as PDe5i (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra) and sexual health clinics (Like @FocusWaveClinic) that treat erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and low libido would be loosely considered a part of the ‘sex industry’.
Though sex is a pleasurable act shared between loving and consenting adults, it shouldn’t be forgotten that it also provides livelihoods for millions globally, and it can present significant dangers and issues, including legal, health, social, and human rights concerns.
Obviously, it’s an ancient marketplace (some still say that sex work is ‘the oldest profession’) and it can be laden with malevolence and bad actors.
So why are sex toys such a popular and growing market?
The sex industry is ENORMOUS – immeasurable some would say – and the sex toy market is just one small (but significant) component of it.
Sex toys ALONE account for $35 billion dollars in annual sales, and the market is expected to DOUBLE in the next 10 years.
There are a confluence of reasons why sex toys (and the people who use them) are exploding:
- Shifting Social Norms: Societal attitudes toward sex and sexual health have become more open, reducing the stigma around using sex toys. Mainstream media and social influencers also play a role in normalizing their use.
- Focus on Sexual Wellness: There’s a growing emphasis on sexual wellness as an essential aspect of overall health. Adult toys are increasingly viewed as tools for self-care, helping people explore their bodies and enhance sexual satisfaction.
- Variety of Products: Innovations in the market have led to a wide range of products catering to diverse preferences, genders, and sexual orientations. This inclusivity has helped broaden the appeal of sex toys.
- Improved Relationships: Many couples use sex toys to enhance intimacy, communication, and pleasure in their relationships. The perception of sex toys as tools that enhance rather than replace connection has helped their popularity.
- Technology Integration: Modern sex toys often incorporate advanced technologies such as app controls, smart features, and materials designed for comfort and safety, further boosting their appeal.
- Pandemic Influence: During the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of sex toys surged as more people spent time at home and sought new ways to enhance their personal lives and manage stress.
So what can I expect?
Inside Wanda’s beautiful store, there are hundreds upon thousands of unique products – from mild lubes containing horny goat weed extract to super graphic lesbian colouring books. Moving into the more high tech side, we can find highly advanced pelvic floor trainers, ‘pocket pussies & buttholes’, and even electric blowjob machines.
HILARIOUS AND AWESOME!
The future for sex toys is RAGING HARD: hyper realistic virtual reality and AI-driven sex robots – and Lord knows what else is coming.
Embarassed about sex toys?
You don’t have to be – but it’s understandable. Sex requires a level of vulnerability and emotional openness – and turning it into a game may be uncomfortable for some.
At the very least, it can help identify and address sexual dysfunctions that you may not know to be present.
Next time you visit an adult toy store – really spend the time to peruse the aisles.
And I don’t mean surreptitiously ducking down a few aisles, giggling like an idiot, and quickly buying a porno DVD (flashback to my experience from 30 years ago).
It’s really a neat place to explore.
Whatever your sexual kink, dysfunction, or desire, I suggest you and your partner take a field trip down to Wanda’s and see what’s new.
You will be blown away (pun intended, again).
If you are lucky, you may even get to meet Wanda herself (or her awesome daughter who runs the store) – they are both amazing and nonjudgmental and they know their specialized industry inside and out.
For a limited time – When you book your consultation with FocusWave Clinic – Mention that you saw this article – and you will receive a $100 gift card to Wicked Wanda when you sign up for your sexual wellness treatment.
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