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Condom, lube and wax strip sales rocket as Covid restrictions ease 0 247

Stanley Myrick

SALES of condoms, lube and intimate hair removers rocketed as Brits celebrated shafting Covid — by romping with each other.

After sex dried up during lockdown, they made up for lost time when restrictions were eased.

GettyAfter sex dried up during lockdown, Brits have made up for lost time since restrictions were eased[/caption] AlamyDurex condoms, KY lubricants and Veet hair removal products saw sales shoot up by nearly a fifth towards the end of last year[/caption]

Durex condoms, KY lubricants and Veet hair removal products saw sales shoot up by nearly a fifth towards the end of last year, according to hygiene giant Reckitt.

Sales of its sex products also rose impressively in China, the US and India.

Sexpert Lacey Haynes said: “Now that we’re on top of Covid, people can finally get out there and get on top of each other again.

It’s no wonder Reckitt has experienced a rise in sales of all their intimate products.

It’s an exciting time where people feel lit up again and ready to hook up.

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“Lockdown was a time where sex in long-term relationships took a nosedive and where hooking up was off the cards. People are now experiencing a freedom they’ve been craving for two years.”

The end of lockdown also had an effect on the non-sexy products made by the firm, based in Slough, Berkshire.

An increase in germ ­mingling triggered a rise in cold and flu treatments such as Strepsils and Lemsip.

But Dettol suffered a sales slide compared with 2020, when more Brits than ever were deep-cleaning their homes amid the pandemic.

GettyAn increase in germ ­mingling triggered a rise in cold and flu treatments such as Strepsils and Lemsip[/caption]

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Supporting Ukraine Through Purchasing Power: The Initiatives Keeping the Country’s Economy Afloat 0 173

Alice Trout

Amidst the Russian invasion, Ukrainian creatives are launching initiatives to keep the country’s economy going by harnessing consumer power. Spend With Ukraine is one such online resource that connects consumers to Ukraine-based businesses across various industries, while the Ukrainian Emergency Art Fund allows for donations to support artists. Co-founder of Spend With Ukraine, Andrey Klen, emphasizes the importance of supporting the Ukrainian economy through purchasing decisions. He states, “Armies win battles, but economies win wars.”

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Alice Trout

One topic that may be of interest to readers in the adult film industry is the topic of workplace safety and consent.

The adult film industry, like any other industry, has a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of its workers. This includes providing a safe working environment, protecting workers from physical and emotional harm, and ensuring that all acts are consensual. However, the nature of the adult film industry can make it difficult to ensure that these standards are met. Actors and actresses may feel pressure to perform acts that they are not comfortable with, and there have been instances of abuse and exploitation in the industry.

To address these issues, it is essential for the industry to have clear guidelines and policies in place to protect the rights and safety of workers. This includes providing education and resources for performers, implementing strict consent protocols, and holding producers and directors accountable for ensuring a safe working environment.

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By discussing these topics, the industry can work towards creating a safer and more respectful environment for all performers and ensure that the rights and well-being of workers are protected.

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