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

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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?

Thinking about it children are more likely to stumble across sex toys rooting around for hidden Christmas presents.

Or as one poster commented on her shock at clearing out her late parents house and finding them hidden at the back of the wardrobe.

No. Do not make stuff up and attribute it to me.

I've said that young children shouldn't be exposed to adult sex toys or their place in adult sexual relationships.

You disagree, and you've chosen a particular style of communicating your beliefs that have led to me and other posters finding your posts creepy and unsettling.

It's not complicated.

You've done it 3 times. I also meant it generally about all the posters

And I genuinely don't know why. Because, like I've said repeatedly, I don't think kids should see live demos etc or need explanation beyond "it's for adults".

You literally said in one of your previous posts that ‘it normalises women and girls using and enjoying them’

Nothing at all, but they shouldn't be told they should.

the phrase is clutching pearls, not straws. So the 'joke' doesn't work.

Can't believe ppl are so blase about this, and equating the visibilty of sex toys to vapes or alcohol. Parents generally have control over when and how to discuss topics like sex and having sex toys on prominent display in what should be neutral public space undermines that control.

Are you confusing the phrases "clutching at straws" and "pearl clutching"?

Who is telling women they should use them?

Just because something is available doesn’t mean it’s compulsory.

My Jewish grandmother had a saying: "when 6 doctors tell you that you're sick, you lie down."

It doesn’t tell anyone they should use them. Masturbation is completely normal and healthy and it helps girls understand their bodies and what feels good, so hopefully when they choose a partner they’ll place some emphasis on one who cares about their comfort and pleasure and not settle for someone selfish who doesn’t respect them in bed.

I think it's great. Sex is a normal part of life

Why are you so relentlessly focused on diverting the conversation to child sexual abuse? It's becoming very unsettling.

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I can't really defend myself against multiple people going for me because I dared to give my opinion that vibrators shouldn't be sold in Tesco. That was the question in the post. And I said 'women' too because apart from the prevalent MN view that they are wonderful tools of female emancipation and being in control of their own sexual pleasure, they can also be used by a partner in a way which degrades a woman. Or, even, a woman can feel she 'ought' to like them and that if she doesn't, she's somehow uptight/repressed (which is rubbish).

So, attack away, as is usual on here. I personally prefer a flesh and blood male body. And don't bother now 'educating' me that vibrators can be part of a perfect array of sexual options between man/woman (man/man, woman/woman, whoever/whoever), because of course I know that. Just not my choice, and I think it's wrong to put objects designed for sexual pleasure on show in a family supermarket.

Condoms are different because although going on a penis, they are for protection and contraception for the most part.

Parents generally have control over when and how to discuss topics like sex and having sex toys on prominent display in what should be neutral public space undermines that

That is a ridiculously naive opinion

There IS something wrong with exposing young kids to adult sex toys, and normalising kids being exposed to adult sexual behaviour in any context.

Literally a quote from you

What else does "exposed to adult sexual behaviour in any context" mean other than at all?

Putting them on display in a family supermarket gives a subliminal message.

And to extrapolate from me saying I don't think they should be on display to somehow pleasure and masturbation and a caring partner being forbidden is just ... words fail me.

Didn't realise Tesco was insisting they did

Made me laugh that having scrolled to the end, the next most frequently purchased item that popped up was a bunch of bananas.

Just FYI, you can clutch at straws too. It means a desperate attempt.

Because everything you’ve posted indicates that you think masturbation, for females, is something to be ashamed of.

And all the "thanks" from posters who must agree? And the poster who has explained what I mean and gets me?

Which outweighs the 3 or 4 who have tried to call me creepy.

Which ones are the "doctors" I believe?

haha honestly where have I said that? ! That's your weird understanding.

I don't think I'd do it morning and night and sometimes in the afternoon if I thought it was that bad. ha

I just think fingers and imagination are enough. I don't need much to achieve orgasm. And if DP helps with his tongue and fingers then hey, great.

It gives no more subliminal messages as ANY product being on visible sale

And you've literally said it gives the idea sex toys are good like that was a bad thing

Adults can do whatever they want in bed. For many that will include using sex toys. For others they might actually find their sex life hugely enhanced with sex toys but they'll never know because of people like you making them feel ashamed or "wrong" for wanting to try

Using a vibrator is hardly getting into hard-core S&M

Wtf are you talking about?

I see MartinCrieffsLemon independant fanclub is back.