Valentine: Sex Toys, Cakes Top Purchase ChartsPosted by Banks Kure on February 23rd, 2021 Barely 48 hours to the St. Valentine’s Day, an increase in the purchase of grownup-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 conducted on the Palms Mall, Lekki, and Novera Mall, Sangotedo, on Friday. NAN stories that St. Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually 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 people traditions, it has change into a significant cultural, religious, and business celebration of romance and love in lots of regions of the world.’’ Mrs Hannah Jonathan, Founder and Coach, Soul Spice Sex Reflection, advised NAN that a few forty five p.c increase within the sale of grownup themed toys had been recorded as in contrast with 2019. Jonathan attributed the increase to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on outings and social gatherings; a improvement which she said had restricted the actions of couples to the confines of their houses. She stated that Nigerians had change into extra open to exploring new options to spicing up procreation activities, significantly, in the course of the Valentine’s Day celebration. “This 12 months is method higher than last yr, even though, in the course of the lockdown, we almost ran out of stock on our sex toys. “And, regardless of the over one hundred per cent increase in costs, persons are still prepared to buy. Also Read: NSE closes week in purple, down by 1.40% “I will say to you that to date, we have now recorded a 45 per cent improve within the sales of all our objects. “Married individuals are now not shy to discover and be vocal about exploring what they want, particularly, attaining climax with our orgasm cream. Individuals are even giving out these toys as gifts to their companions and cherished ones. “I made about 50 adult-themed playing cards as a trial run and they are nearly out of inventory. So, typically, gross sales are better this year and we're glad for it,” she said. Ms Ruth Expama, Salesperson, Lulu Lingerie, mentioned she was hopeful that folks would do extra purchases as the Valentine’s Day approach. Ekpama mentioned that the norm was for buyers to wait till the day bought nearer and look out for enticing Valentine deals, earlier than making purchases. “So far, we are just expectant though we haven't recorded that much gross sales. “But at the moment being a Friday and Valentine’s Day being a Sunday, the weekend fever will certainly catch up with people. “ thrusting rabbit vibrator will expectedly go to our shops in their numbers as has been the norm,” she said. Some bakers across the metropolis additionally said there had been a 50 per cent improve 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 really grateful to still be alive to celebrate their liked ones, following the deaths and negativities recorded from the continued coronavirus pandemic. “Sales have been awesome. I can say this year’s Valentine celebration is healthier than last year’s. “This is probably because people have gone by way of a lot with the COVID-19, and their beloved ones wish to make them feel good.’’ She mentioned: “I have 4 orders going to the identical family for Val; so, you may tell how completely happy people are to be alive at this period “ I designed a “Be Mine” package deal that is affordable; 12 chocolate and red velvet cupcakes, totally 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 additional chocolate bar to that bundle makes it N10, 000,’’ she said.Like it? Share it! More by this author |