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Pureasthedrivensnowww · 27/10/2024 18:34

If I’m asked a question at an inappropriate/ inopportune time I just say to my daughter that when we’re home we’ll have a chat about it. And if she wants to still then I do. Simple

WetBandits · 27/10/2024 18:34

Onehappymam · 27/10/2024 18:32

I’m very open with my kids about sex. I also own plenty of sex toys - I keep them hidden from my children though. I don’t line them up on the side board.

And what is an appropriate response if your child points to a penis pump and asks ‘What’s that?’.

”Oh, I’m not sure! Shall we go and choose something for pudding?”

justasking111 · 27/10/2024 18:33

Onehappymam · 27/10/2024 18:32

I’m very open with my kids about sex. I also own plenty of sex toys - I keep them hidden from my children though. I don’t line them up on the side board.

And what is an appropriate response if your child points to a penis pump and asks ‘What’s that?’.

Coffee mug

Onehappymam · 27/10/2024 18:32

I’m very open with my kids about sex. I also own plenty of sex toys - I keep them hidden from my children though. I don’t line them up on the side board.

And what is an appropriate response if your child points to a penis pump and asks ‘What’s that?’.

WetBandits · 27/10/2024 18:31

Pureasthedrivensnowww · 27/10/2024 18:28

I’m always shocked by how many people appear incapable of talking to their children and answering their questions about sex.

Honestly we need to help these parents as this leads to so many of the issues that teenagers face. Just be age appropriately honest and you’ll be doing everyone a massive favour

Exactly this!

And if a parent isn’t confident tackling that particular conversation at that time, they can always just say ‘I don’t know!’, then distract and move on.

Huffing and puffing and ushering a child away from those items will only make them ask more questions if the parent acts like it’s a big, exciting secret.

FrowntonAbbey · 27/10/2024 18:31

7 year old wants to see new toy in plastic boxes,

Yeah, that really happened. If you’re going to post a fake story to stir up some froth, at least make one up that’s not been done before.

justasking111 · 27/10/2024 18:30

I decided to clean out my sons car once while he was away. Clearing out the rubbish came across some torn packaging that said butt plug. I was worried that he had a serious health issue so googled it. 🤭. To be fair my husband had no idea either.

swimsong · 27/10/2024 18:30

Needmorelego · 27/10/2024 17:27

They've sold them for years haven't they?
"What are those Mummy?"
"No idea"
and carry on with your day.....🙄

I've used "Personal Massager" in the past.

Rudicoolcat · 27/10/2024 18:30

September1013 · 27/10/2024 17:15

Yes, that sort of thing should be strictly restricted to shops in back streets with brown paper over the windows so as not to offend our delicate middle class sensibilities.

clutches pearls

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Pureasthedrivensnowww · 27/10/2024 18:28

I’m always shocked by how many people appear incapable of talking to their children and answering their questions about sex.

Honestly we need to help these parents as this leads to so many of the issues that teenagers face. Just be age appropriately honest and you’ll be doing everyone a massive favour

justasking111 · 27/10/2024 18:27

If I saw this in someone's home honestly I'd think it was one of those Trendy coffee thermos type things 🙈

Vibrators on sale at Tesco, thought it was a bit much

Needmorelego · 27/10/2024 18:26

@HildaHosmede if your 7 year old asks the answer is "I dunno" or "I have no idea what that is".

ticklecrabs · 27/10/2024 18:26

It's ridiculous. I do not want to have to answer questions from my six year old about sex toys while I'm doing the weekly shop.

Doesn't help that they're all bloody bright pink and purple as well.

marmiteisnttheonlyspread · 27/10/2024 18:25

JustBrowsingTheWeb · 27/10/2024 17:10

Went to buy some toothpaste with my kids, 7 year old wants to see new toy in plastic boxes, it’s rows and rows of vibrators. Is it just me or is this a bit much for the weekly shop?

“The weekly shop”.

How does one wear out one that quickly?

MartinCrieffsLemon · 27/10/2024 18:24

Chimbos · 27/10/2024 18:21

Of course it’s a barrier! having to go and ask a real life person rather than just slip it through the self scanner? Have you ever met any teenagers? And ‘mature enough to have sex’? Listen to yourself! Lots of people have sex who you probably wouldn’t class as ‘mature enough’ - they should be given easier access to contraception, not barriers put in place.

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Exactly

I'd never go into Anne Summers in person. But a quick order online and discreetly sent? Perfect

Does that mean I'm not mature enough

HildaHosmede · 27/10/2024 18:23

WetBandits · 27/10/2024 18:18

I hate to break it to you, but it is normal for some adults to enjoy anal stimulation, or ‘sticking things up their arses’ as you so eloquently put it. Sex isn’t shameful, it’s not 1950.

If you can’t cope with explaining something to your own kids, I suggest you avoid those aisles in the supermarket if you’re shopping with them.

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Not sure about anyone else but I think I'd rather avoid explaining the details of 'anal stimulation' to my 7 year old for quite a while yet.

Nextdoor55 · 27/10/2024 18:23

JohnTheRevelator · 27/10/2024 18:22

Not for use in the aisle itself?! 😂😂😂

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Would be a sight eh?

Pureasthedrivensnowww · 27/10/2024 18:23

I think it's appalling.
It will make girls and women think they should use and enjoy them.

Hell yeah, bonus

vegandspice · 27/10/2024 18:23

Needmorelego · 27/10/2024 18:18

@vegandspice but you could put that theory on many things people buy infront of their children.
Fancy knickers from Primark for example.

There is nothing unusual about wearing pants / knickers 🤦‍♀️
Are the people saying it is perfectly ok to buy vibrator with weekly shop the same ones who shriek with embarrassment that their cleaner moved their toy when in cleaning? MN really puzzles me !

Nextdoor55 · 27/10/2024 18:23

Really? I've missed this entirely. I'm not sure if it's a problem does seem like a 3rd world problem

JohnTheRevelator · 27/10/2024 18:22

MiddleParking · 27/10/2024 17:21

They’re on sale on the higher shelves, they’re not for use in the aisle itself.

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Not for use in the aisle itself?! 😂😂😂

WetBandits · 27/10/2024 18:21

valentinka31 · 27/10/2024 18:18

I think it's appalling.

It will make girls and women think they should use and enjoy them.

It normalises them too much imo.

Yes, far better for women and girls to never experience any sexual enjoyment.

We stopped locking women up in asylums for the sin of masturbation well over 100 years ago, do keep up.

Chimbos · 27/10/2024 18:21

JustBrowsingTheWeb · 27/10/2024 17:22

Think education and culture are most important towards promoting safe sex, but at my Tesco pharmacy is literally in the same store not really a barrier, anyone mature enough to be having sex should definitely be able to overcome this “obstacle”

Of course it’s a barrier! having to go and ask a real life person rather than just slip it through the self scanner? Have you ever met any teenagers? And ‘mature enough to have sex’? Listen to yourself! Lots of people have sex who you probably wouldn’t class as ‘mature enough’ - they should be given easier access to contraception, not barriers put in place.

MartinCrieffsLemon · 27/10/2024 18:21

BlueEyedLeucy · 27/10/2024 17:14

Didn’t we just have this thread a week ago…

If not several others

Lollypop701 · 27/10/2024 18:20

I’ve not noticed!!! Gets coat on to see what’s going on in Tesco… bugger it’s Sunday !