In today’s corporate world, many companies have programs to enhance their employees’ mental and physical well-being. However, one employer has taken an unconventional approach by allowing ‘masturbation breaks’ for her staff.
Erika Lust, who manages an adult entertainment company in Barcelona, Spain, has implemented a novel strategy to help her team alleviate ‘stress’ and ‘agitation.’ This involves creating an environment that typically would not be suitable for work.
The company provides employees with a 30-minute private session for ‘self pleasure’ in a designated ‘masturbation station,’ a concept that was formally integrated into the company policy in 2022 after a successful trial during the lockdown period.
Feedback from the staff participating in this initiative revealed that many felt ‘less aggression’ and experienced increased productivity.
Studies have consistently shown that masturbation and physical intimacy offer various health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure, and avoiding these activities may even be detrimental.
Known as the ‘Queen of ethical porn,’ the Swedish entrepreneur shared with The News Movement: “They get masturbation breaks. In case you need one, you’re always invited to do it. It gets rid of anxiety.”
Ms. Lust likened the initiative to the saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away.’
She further explained: “With the pandemic and the significant changes in our lifestyles, I observed that my employees seemed more agitated and less energetic than before.
“So, knowing that there’s only one thing that will make everyone feel good, I set up a private masturbation station for them to enjoy,” she added. “I value my employees and I know that when they feel good, we do good work.”
Ms. Lust emphasized that stress is the most detrimental factor in a workplace, which is why she established the ‘masturbation station’ to offer employees a ‘safe, comfortable space for their masturbation break.’
She continued, “But the masturbation break wasn’t only about trying to help my employees feel better in these trying times. I also wanted to do something to normalize masturbation on a broader scale.”
On her quest to ‘reinvent’ ethical porn, Ms. Lust added: “Sexual wellbeing is deeply intertwined with your overall mental health and physical health and should be treated with the same respect and resources.”
This innovative idea emerges amidst reports that suggest people are engaging less in sexual activities.
A survey involving 2,000 adults found that men and women typically have sex 46 times a year, averaging once every eight days.
Some individuals report even less frequent encounters, with ten percent saying they have sexual relations less than once a year.
Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, a California-based professor, podcaster, columnist, and expert in sex and relationships, noted that prolonged sexual inactivity could lead to ‘penis shrinkage’ in men and ‘vaginal atrophy’ in women.