- In a new survey from Bed Nerdz, UK adults who have used household items as sex toys reveal their top picks.
- Hairbrushes (13%), cucumbers (12%) and toothbrushes (8%) are popular choices, as well as surprising favourites like TV remotes (2%) and spoons (3%).
- The findings highlight a need to educate Brits about the potential hygiene risks of using alternative sex toys.
A new survey reveals that Brits are turning to household items like hairbrushes, bottles and TV remotes as makeshift sex toys, despite two in five saying these options aren’t as good as the real thing. Conducted by Bed Nerdz, a sex toy brand that specialises in erotic gift boxes, the survey asked 1,001 UK adults who had used household objects for pleasure to share their sex toy alternatives, as well as why they opted for these items.
The research found that the most popular household items to use as sex toys are as follows:
- Hairbrush — 13%
- Cucumber — 12%
- Toothbrush — 8%
- Bottle — 7%
- Banana — 4%
- Pillow — 4%
- Spoon — 3%
- Deodorant —3%
- Carrot — 3%
- Rolling Pin — 3%.
More unconventional favourites included TV remotes (2%), spatulas and even vacuum cleaners (both 1%).
“These findings highlight how creative people can be when it comes to exploring their own pleasure, which is great,” said Damien Muretti, Co-Founder of Bed Nerdz. “I’m all for embracing curiosity and trying new things, and I think everyone should experiment with incorporating accessories into their sex lives. That being said, it’s really important to keep in mind that purpose-made products are designed with safety and hygiene in mind. Household items weren’t built for this, so it’s not surprising that two in five respondents preferred sex toys!
“Experimenting with sex should be safe and enjoyable, which is why Bed Nerdz products are made to be easy to clean, safe to use and are shipped in discreet packaging. Overall, I hope our research inspires more people to feel more confident in experimenting with different toys and erotic items, but with products made for the job.”
When it comes to why Brits are experimenting with household items, 40% of respondents said they wanted to “try something different”, while 29% mentioned not owning a purpose-made sex toy. Lastly, 28% were simply curious about using their household item of choice.
Despite the wide variety of items used, not everyone found the substitutions satisfying. Two in five respondents (39%) admitted that household items aren’t as satisfying as purpose-made sex toys. However, 43% said they were equally satisfying, while only 12% admitted that household items were more satisfying.
Lastly, the Bed Nerdz team asked respondents about how private they kept their experiences with household items. Over half (54%) of respondents kept their choices completely private, indicating that some aspects of sexual exploration are unfortunately still considered taboo in the UK. However, 41% felt comfortable sharing their experience with a partner or close friend, suggesting Brits might be feeling a little more open when it comes to sex.
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