Capstones
Graduation Date
Fall 12-16-2016
Grading Professor
Frederick Kaufman
Subject Concentration
Health & Science
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Abstract
The global sex toy industry is worth a full $15 billion, and approximately half of America's adult population have previously incorporated a vibrator into sexual play. And yet, despite sex toys’ ubiquity in the boudoir, no local or federal authorities have taken on the mantle of regulating the safety of sex toys -- some of which have been reported to break during use, electrocute its user, or even leach poisonous chemicals.
In the absence of regulatory strictures, can sex educators, toy manufacturers, and adult store owners ensure adult products are safe enough for a growing customer base?
This narrative takes a deep dive into the workings of an outlaw industry and its rapidly changing face.
Link to project: https://samanthalee.atavist.com/toxic-toys-bad-vibrations
Recommended Citation
Lee, Samantha, "Toxic Toys, Bad Vibrations" (2016). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/143
Map of sex positive toy stores in the U.S