Professional sex toy tester reveals ‘perks of the job’

A PROFESSIONAL sex toy tester who left a job in luxury property to set up her own business has revealed the ins and outs of her work.

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By Jamie Micklethwaite / Published 28th October 2017

 

“Lying on my unmade bed and having orgasms is an obvious perk of the job”

Venus O Hara

Venus O’Hara was fetish modelling when she thought up the dream of becoming a sex blogger as a permanent job.

Going from a rat infested flat in Barcelona, Venus’ blog led to her becoming a sex columnist for Spanish GQ and one of the nation’s most influential voices in the bedroom.

But Venus was not satisfied with this and went one bigger.

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Sensing an opportunity, she used her fame and huge stash of toys to turn it into a business.

She wrote in The Gurdian: “ I now produce video reviews for my Sex Toy Laboratory on YouTube, and also work in the development side of the industry; I have even designed my own clitoral stimulator.

“Lying on my unmade bed and having orgasms is an obvious perk of the job, but it’s only a very small part of the process.”

 

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Venus hopes her work inspires what she terms as orgasmic awareness among women.

She also hopes that it promotes the benefits of masturbation.

She added: “Apart from the obvious sexual benefits, being able to pleasure yourself can have a positive effect on other aspects of your life, especially your relationships and body confidence.

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“Orgasm can be a great insomnia cure and muscle relaxant, and it can boost your mood.