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Instead of chocolates or flowers, more and more French people are giving away sex toys for Valentine's Day this year.
Months before February 14th, sales of intimate accessories had exploded.
Patrick Pruvot, founder of "Passage du Desir"
»Since the end of the year (2020) we have had a sales increase of 74 percent. Now that we know what to expect in lockdown, people quickly come to our stores before lockdown to stock up on things they may need at home. "
Because of the corona pandemic, couples and singles currently have to forego romantic dinners in restaurants and excursions.
Many would therefore invest in other forms of enjoyment.
Maryne Fraudin
"We usually go to a restaurant, but this is getting a little complicated, so I thought he might like to get a little attention other than a restaurant meal we can't have."
Anthony Jeka
“Of course, with Corona we only have limited options. What should we do if we can't go out and have to be home by 6pm? «
According to a study by a French polling institute, 51 percent of French people used a sex toy in 2020.
In 2019 the number was 48 percent, in 2007 it was only 9 percent.
In other countries too, such as Denmark and Colombia, significantly more sex toys have been bought since the corona pandemic.
