Valentine: Sex Toys, Cakes Top Purchase ChartsPosted by Tuttle Fenger on February 23rd, 2021 Barely forty eight hours to the St. Valentine’s Day, an increase in the purchase of adult-themed toys, lingerie (women’s underwear), cakes, and wigs have been recorded, a survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos reveals. The survey was carried out on the Palms Mall, Lekki, and Novera Mall, Sangotedo, on Friday. NAN experiences that St. penis pump is celebrated yearly on Feb. 14. Wikipedia says, “the day originated as a minor Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. “However, by means of later folks traditions, it has change into a significant cultural, religious, and business celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.’’ Mrs Hannah Jonathan, Founder and Coach, Soul Spice Sex Reflection, instructed NAN that a few 45 % increase within the sale of adult themed toys had been recorded as in contrast with 2019. Jonathan attributed the rise to the affect of the COVID-19 pandemic on outings and social gatherings; a growth which she stated had limited the activities of couples to the confines of their houses. She said that Nigerians had turn into extra open to exploring new options to spicing up procreation actions, particularly, in the course of the Valentine’s Day celebration. “This year is way better than final 12 months, although, in the course of the lockdown, we almost ran out of inventory on our sex toys. “And, despite the over a hundred per cent increase in costs, persons are nonetheless willing to purchase. Also Read: NSE closes week in purple, down by 1.40% “I will say to you that to this point, we've recorded a forty five per cent enhance within the gross sales of all our objects. “Married persons are not shy to explore and be vocal about exploring what they need, particularly, attaining climax with our orgasm cream. Persons are even giving out these toys as gifts to their companions and loved ones. “I made about 50 adult-themed playing cards as a trial run and they're virtually out of inventory. So, typically, sales are higher this year and we're glad for it,” she said. Ms Ruth Expama, Salesperson, Lulu Lingerie, stated she was hopeful that people would do more purchases as the Valentine’s Day strategy. Ekpama stated that the norm was for patrons to attend till the day obtained nearer and look out for engaging Valentine offers, before making purchases. “So far, we are simply expectant though we haven't recorded that much sales. “But immediately being a Friday and Valentine’s Day being a Sunday, the weekend fever will definitely meet up with individuals. “They will expectedly visit our outlets in their numbers as has been the norm,” she mentioned. Some bakers throughout the metropolis additionally stated there had been a 50 per cent enhance within the orders for cakes, to celebrate the day. Mrs Oluwatobiloba Agbebi, Director, CakesbyButtercup, attributed the increment to the truth that cakes and celebrations normally go hand in hand. “People are just actually grateful to still be alive to rejoice their cherished ones, following the deaths and negativities recorded from the continuing coronavirus pandemic. “Sales have been superior. I can say this year’s Valentine celebration is best than last year’s. “This might be because individuals have gone by means of loads with the COVID-19, and their liked ones need to make them really feel good.’’ She stated: “I have 4 orders going to the identical family for Val; so, you possibly can tell how glad persons are to be alive at this interval “ I designed a “Be Mine” bundle that is reasonably priced; 12 chocolate and pink velvet cupcakes, fully decorated, costs N5,000. The identical, however with an added bottle of wine, goes for N7,500. Also Read: #OccupyLekkiTollgate: Uneasy calm, as safety forces descend on Lekki Tollgate “The six inches chocolate and red velvet cake with a bottle of fruit wine and a card prices N8,000. An extra chocolate bar to that package makes it N10, 000,’’ she said.Like it? Share it! More by this author |