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Sex toy stores in Chinese malls challenge 'desire and pleasure' taboos (www.abc.net.au)

submitted 6 months ago by Aussieiuszko@aussie.zone to c/world@quokk.au

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"My goal is not just to sell products," Ms Zhang said.

"I want to provide a space where people can physically touch and understand the materials and functions of the products.

"It's a place for education and discussion."

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[–] Aussieiuszko@aussie.zone 9 points 6 months ago

Guo Jia, a gender and cultural studies lecturer at the University of Sydney, said traditionally, sexual pleasure devices in China were "predominantly for men, [made] by men, sexualising and objectifying women".

Interesting how it's the opposite in the West. Here most are women's toys, and it's shameful for a man to use one.