…When you look at the phthalate issue in a larger context, what you see is the current split within the sex toy industry between old-school adult novelty makers and new age sex-positive toy companies. The former are stuck in a model of “get it as cheap as you can from China, make it look like a penis (that’s what women want, right?), and spend as little as you can on packaging.” Toys from these companies scream, “Who cares if this looks good or actually works? No one’s going to return it or complain, they’ll be too embarrassed. Besides, it’s just a dildo,” reinforcing people’s low expectations and shame. Nick Orlandino, chief operating officer of Pipedream Products, recently told Adult Novelty Business, “Most of our customers don’t give a shit what their toy is made of.” This gag-gift mentality treats its products, and by extension sexual pleasure and satisfaction, as frivolous and unimportant.

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