As the economy in the world has been in a downwards spiral, the kinky habits are apparently flourishing – At least in the UK according to press release from Temptations Direct.
One of Britain’s largest top online sex shops, Temptations Direct, has presented some really interesting figures in the shadow of the world wide economic crisis.
During 2009, it witnessed the sales of fetish products growing significantly more than adult products in general. And, recently, sales of fetish goods ahead of Valentines Day 2010 more than doubled on sales in 2009. In particular.
In the 12 months to January 2010, the top five sellers in Temptations Direct’s fetish range were:
Restraints – up 390%
Strap ons – up 370%
Fetish penis rings – up 350%
Clamps – up 340%
Masks and hoods – up 290%
Chastity devices and whips/canes also saw a strong growth in demand, with an annual rise in sales of 270% and 180% respectively.
Stephen Hackett of Temptations Direct comments: “Fetish imagery is now firmly ingrained in mainstream pop culture and high street fashion, and it’s regularly seen in movies and TV adverts. Meanwhile, fetish clubs such as Torture Garden remain extremely popular amongst UK club-goers. With financial woes compelling Brits to spend more time at home, it’s hardly surprising that sexually liberated adults are increasingly choosing to experiment with bondage, flogging, role play and dressing up in kink-wear.”
He adds: “For many of our customers, pain is pleasure and what better way to relieve recession frustrations than by unleashing that naughty side? Whether people are into the more playful product lines, such as costumes and blindfolds, or want to experiment with full-on bondage restraints and electric genital devices, fetish has come out of its niche and is whipping up a wild time in bedrooms and playrooms throughout the UK.”
Maybe we are seeing a change in the economy with the help of the sex industry?
Personally I hope so.