The early days of Airbnb, like the early days of the internet, were full of promise.
Here was a way for travelers to see the world while meeting hosts and enjoying authentic experiences, all on a shoestring. Yet this promise, like the promise of the internet itself, has been corrupted by greed. The change was so slow and incremental that there was never one moment when Airbnb became identifiably awful. However, as unique mom-and-pop vacation rentals have died out and Swedish robots have replaced any semblance of constructive customer service, the charm of Airbnb has slowly eroded until all that's left are unpredictable lodging experiences at high prices. There are still times when booking an Airbnb remains the best option for a trip, but the cons of staying at Airbnb properties so often outweigh the pros that more travelers—even cheapskate backpackers—might reconsider its outsized role in the travel universe. Yes, Airbnb has fallen from the pedestal of quirky, budget-conscious vacation oracle it once occupied. Now, let's explore why
Over 60% of women say that torso sex toys have improved their sex lives.
You'll be surprised to learn that the most popular torso sex toy is...a vibrator. Women over 60 years old (yes, we said it) are the fastest growing demographic for buying vibrators. In fact, in a recent survey conducted by Trojan Condoms, over 60% of women said that torso sex toys have improved their sex lives.
Even though this seems counterintuitive to what we thought about older women and sex, it's actually not all that surprising when you consider how much more open-minded and experimental we've become as a society about sex in general. As more people have started talking about their sexual desires and needs with friends and family members—and even strangers on social media!—the stigma around using toys has started fading away.
The first “vibrator” was invented in the 1800s.
The first “vibrator” was invented in the 1800s. A physician named Matthew D. Orkin created it for his wife who was suffering from “female hysteria,” a medical condition at the time that was treated with clitoral stimulation. The device allowed her to reach orgasm more easily and thus become less prone to fainting spells and other symptoms of the illness.
In 2018, torso sex toys are everywhere—from your local drugstore to sex shops specializing in kinkier products like bondage rope and handcuffs—and they're not just used by straight couples looking for an extra spark in their lives anymore either (though there's nothing wrong with that). They can be used solo or with partners; there are even toys specifically designed for couples who want a bit of fun together but don't want to get their hands dirty doing it themselves!
