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Is the male sex toy revolution upon us?

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Summary
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63% Informative

Sex toys have undergone an impressive rebrand over the last decade .

The sex tech market is now worth over $35 billion , but until recently, something was missing from the conversation.

There is a dearth of stats on how many men use sex toys for solo pleasure.

An aversion to using male sex toys or even talking about them is wrapped up in toxic masculinity.

Tokyo has long had a positive outlook on sex and self-pleasure for men.

Sex toys are on most guys' nightstands in the country — as standard as a lamp or a book.

UK 's male sex toy industry is lagging behind in Japan .

Men need to think beyond just cumming from masturbation, experts say.

Male sex toys typically look like a 'vagina in a can' Matsumoto wanted to create something that would appeal to the other 99% of men.

Brands like Tenga as well as Hot Octopuss and Lovense have adopted sleek designs that remind you of tech items like headphones or smart speakers.

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48

Informative language

39

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13

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

42

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offensive

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medium-lived

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