Saturday, April 25, 2020

More essential services, from the lockdown in New Zealand


The Guardian has the breaking news from New Zealand (and the sub-headline makes you glad for experts..):

Sex toy sales triple during New Zealand's coronavirus lockdown
Speculation rife about an impending baby boom, but experts say uncertain times mean this is unlikely

"New Zealanders are permitted to leave their homes only to access essential services or take walks during the national shutdown, which began a fortnight ago and will remain in place for at least a further two weeks.
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"The restrictions also prompted a tripling of sex toy sales in the 48 hours before the lockdown was imposed on 25 March
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"“We’re selling a lot of beginner toys ... all our beginner ranges are very popular,” said Emily Writes, a spokesperson for the business. “It definitely looks like people are saying: ‘I’ve got time, I might try something new.’”

"Sales of condoms, lubricant, and menstrual cups were among the other purchases that spiked after Ardern announced the lockdown, as well as adult board games and – perhaps reflecting a wider trend towards disinfecting behaviour – sex toy cleaner.
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"Adult Toy Megastore was deemed an essential service by New Zealand’s government and was allowed to continue operating during the shutdown because it sells condoms and medical items."

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