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Sex toys and the like: twice as popular during the pandemic

Stephan Kurmann
26.4.2021
Translation: Patrik Stainbrook

Bored during lockdown? Definitely not in Swiss bedrooms! In the wake of the pandemic, the sale of erotic products here at Galaxus nearly doubled. Find out which toys are particularly popular here.

Hygiene masks, social distancing and home offices – Corona has turned our work-life balance on its head. But does the same apply to the sex life of our customers?

The Five Magics – from condoms to anal toys

The penis sheath: a slightly different form of lockdown

The most improved item in Galaxus' erotic assortment is – drum roll, please – the penis sheath. Its sales skyrocketed by 488 per cent. Here's what one of them looks like – for the innocent among us.

And if you're up for something a bit more intense, try the penis cage, if you're looking to completely lock down those private areas. Luckily in this case, you won't need an OK from Alain Berset to reopen. Thank goodness…

What's your opinion on sex toys? Do you have a favourite product? Or do you think they're totally superfluous? Thanks for letting us know in the comments!

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