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

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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?

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Onehappymam · 27/10/2024 18:20

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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But it’s the same aisle as the baby/kids stuff, or it is in my local Tesco anyway.

TheKhakiBiscuit · 27/10/2024 18:20

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JenniferBooth · 27/10/2024 18:20

LBFseBrom · 27/10/2024 18:10

Don't men use vibrators, or some men?

Condoms are contraception and protect against infection.

Vibrators are unnecessary for anyone who has a happy relationship.

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Spot the person who hasnt hit perimenopause or menopause yet. Here is a lesson for you. When women get older we need something with a bit more power to reach orgasm.

Your comment about women not needing this if they are in a happy relationship is bullshit Women like having orgasms just as much as men do.

Gillian Anderson talks a lot about these kinds of internalised beliefs and attitudes in her new book Want. And i had to smile away to myself when supermarkets had to sell it when it hit the top of the Sunday Times best seller list. They certainly didnt have it amongst the new releases the week it was released.

AdviceNeeded2024 · 27/10/2024 18:20

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.

What’s wrong with women and girls using and enjoying them…. Genuinely I’m curious…

EgyptionJackal · 27/10/2024 18:20

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MsMila · 27/10/2024 18:20

I see no problem with it. An orgasm is healthy, very good for you, very convenient to pop one of these in your trolley.

Pureasthedrivensnowww · 27/10/2024 18:20

I am not a prude but If young kids see Mummy buying her toy ,then it is ok for Mike nextdoor to play with a similar thing and tickle me with it when Mummy isn’t looking

god some people are just SO weird.

Needmorelego · 27/10/2024 18:18

@valentinka31 well isn't that the point of them?

MiddleParking · 27/10/2024 18:18

What the fuck is going on?

WetBandits · 27/10/2024 18:18

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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.

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.

kittyfayne · 27/10/2024 18:18

Vibrators in Tesco!!

That's nothing - last week I saw buttplugs in Sainsburys - vibrating ones.

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.

Overtheatlantic · 27/10/2024 18:17

This thread has reminded me of the innocent days of Brigit Jones and the “have it oeuf” scene.

justasking111 · 27/10/2024 18:15

itsmylife7 · 27/10/2024 17:58

I thought it looked like a pepper grinder at first glance. 😁

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Honestly I wouldn't recognise one if I came across it. 😂

TheKhakiBiscuit · 27/10/2024 18:15

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SerendipityJane · 27/10/2024 18:14

Quite amused at the faux horror about a shop that sells bananas,. cucumbers, courgettes and butternut squashes also happens to stock a small range of adult toys ....

vegandspice · 27/10/2024 18:14

The response to this thread has surprised me . I personally think selling sex toys in supermarket is not appropriate. I am not a prude but where do you draw the line of what is ok to sell in front of children? If young kids see Mummy buying her toy ,then it is ok for Mike nextdoor to play with a similar thing and tickle me with it when Mummy isn’t looking .
And no ,I do not think that all men are potential paedos but it was the impression I have had from MN generally. Ie kids not allowed to go for sleepovers which I personally never had a problem about when my children were younger.

WetBandits · 27/10/2024 18:13

LBFseBrom · 27/10/2024 18:10

Don't men use vibrators, or some men?

Condoms are contraception and protect against infection.

Vibrators are unnecessary for anyone who has a happy relationship.

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What a strange and stupid thing to say ConfusedConfusedConfused

I’m in a very happy relationship yet I have a small arsenal of sex toys. Sometimes DP will even use them on me 😱

Pyjamatimenow · 27/10/2024 18:12

InWithThePlums · 27/10/2024 18:11

They are selling dildos in my Tesco's. Bloody massive scary ones too.

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Christ. Well yeah I don’t agree with that

VioletCrawleyForever · 27/10/2024 18:12

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”

That assumption is what leads to teenage pregnancies

BoobyDazzler · 27/10/2024 18:11

LBFseBrom · 27/10/2024 18:10

Don't men use vibrators, or some men?

Condoms are contraception and protect against infection.

Vibrators are unnecessary for anyone who has a happy relationship.

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Are you fucking shitting me?

SerendipityJane · 27/10/2024 18:11

Vibrators are unnecessary for anyone who has a happy relationship.

Is one point of view ....

InWithThePlums · 27/10/2024 18:11

Pyjamatimenow · 27/10/2024 17:18

It’s not like they’re selling dildos. You’re talking about those little bullet things. They’re not offensive objects.

They are selling dildos in my Tesco's. Bloody massive scary ones too.

Needmorelego · 27/10/2024 18:11

@LBFseBrom so only people in relationships can have a sex life?

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