Sex toy buyers in the UK are up in arms about not yet receiving their mail orders.
The UK is currently experiencing a number of ongoing strikes. One of these is postal workers, who are striking in the run-up to Christmas for higher pay and improved work conditions.
Understandably, postal workers striking just before Christmas means that many people are not getting the gifts they ordered for themselves or others. Small businesses are also upset. They depend on the seasonal rush to boost their sales.
The owner of one such business spoke to the Daily Star of his frustration.
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Adam Wright owns GetFruityCo. He told the newspaper he “currently has hundreds of dildos and other sex toys stuck in sorting offices and his warehouses awaiting delivery.”
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The tabloid newspaper headlined its article, “Royal Mail strikes leaves kinky sex-starved Brits dildo-less at Christmas.”
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) shared the story on Twitter. It’s one of the trade unions behind the strike action.
It retweeted the headline with the simple caption: “Sorry.”
Sorry. pic.twitter.com/2cayYJBJsk
— The CWU (@CWUnews) December 14, 2022
The tweet has gained over 20,000 likes. Some gay men were among those to say their support for strikers remained intact.
It’s ok, we have fingers and fruit. Solidarity.
— Jack Duncan 🏳️🌈 (@JackDunc1) December 14, 2022
Others also saw the funny side.
Up until now I’ve supported you, but this is the last straw. That’s Christmas RUINED now for everyone longing to hear the gentle buzz of self love on Christmas morning.
— Nerdy Wokerati 💫 (@jefajess) December 14, 2022
I hear courgette sales are up though pic.twitter.com/DbhlzjaoBg
— Drew (@drewlpool) December 14, 2022
Tired of my hopes being pegged back.
— The Great Keithulhu (@joejglenton) December 14, 2022
It’s a hard time for everyone….
— ColonelJack71 (@colinwhyte5) December 14, 2022
bachy
“Royal Mail strikes leaves kinky sex-starved Brits dildo-less at Christmas.”
I smell a Pulitzer on the horizon.
JJinAus
If that’s your thing, why do you have to wait until Xmas?
Jim
My favorite sex toy is a live man
masterwill7
Exactly, and you can order those very easily on Grindr! The quality isn’t always guaranteed, and it’s mostly already used, but it will be there before christmas. 😛
Brian-E
Yes but please don’t heed the example in the picture and take out the frustrations on the postal workers themselves when they do manage to turn up on the doorstep with the goods. Spare a thought for them, out at all hours, required to work almost impossible demands, paid a pittance, and often working without a contract and therefore with no job security. If you’re in the UK, support the industrial action even if it inconveniences you personally. Thanks. 🙂