Raise your hand if you have ever been personally victimized by the urge to fake an orgasm. If you raised your hand, you’re not alone.
In an effort to bring an end to the fake orgasm and to empower women to prioritise their own pleasure, the sex tech brand, Hot Octopuss has produced a candid short film to coincide with Female Orgasm Day. Featuring a range of women discussing their own experiences with the elusive Big-O and their experience with performative and fake orgasms, the film aims to inspire people to watch, relate and reflect on their own experiences and desires.
Co-founder of Hot Octopuss, Julia Margo says "We want women to be thinking about their own pleasure and how they can take control of their own pleasure and feel proud of their sexual self and their sexual identity."
The film is brimming with insight into the social nuances and environmental pressures that have contributed to too many women giving Oscar-worthy performances in the bedroom. Julia Margo, Hot Octopuss COO shares that "I've faked thousands of orgasms, particularly when I was younger and I was too shy or embarrassed to know or to ask for what I wanted."
Understanding what you like is a great step toward empowering yourself when it comes to shared pleasure. Film subject, Helen Scott believes it helps to "Start simple, get down to the basics you know, get to know your body, start getting to know what you like… Just start exploring!"
One of the best ways to begin exploring is with sex toys. In celebration of Female Orgasm Day, Hot Octopuss is taking 20% off your order at the checkout, using the code ORGASM20.
To check out the extensive range of products available and to watch the insightful short film for yourself, head over here.
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