Not sure where to start when it comes to picking out a new toy? We talked to some of the most popular sex toy manufacturers online to see what people are buying. “This is the perfect time to try out a vibrator if you never have before.” “I believe that plusOne’s increase in sexual wellness device sales shows us how many people are exploring other ways to achieve sexual pleasure as well as relieve stress and anxiety,” Leventhal says. While Leventhal didn’t cite numbers, he does say sales of plusOne’s devices have been “up dramatically.” His reasoning: people were left to create pleasure on their own, while couples who had been quarantining together could be “getting frustrated and looking to spice things up a bit.”
More than 60% say they plan to continue increased use of their sex toys post-pandemic, and 20% say their views on using sex toys have become more positive as a result of the quarantine. Aside from the lack of human interaction during the initial lockdown (to say nothing of human touch), retailers believe the time alone at home encouraged people to be more experimental when it comes to their sexual proclivities.Ī survey from the Japanese sex and wellness company, TENGA, found that one in ten Americans say they have still been using at least one sex toy specifically purchased for use during quarantine. While some people spent the early months of the pandemic working on their fitness or to learning a new hobby, others spent it on matters more close at hand.Īdult toys retailers have reported sales spikes of more than 600% on certain products since the pandemic first started. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.