New Delhi:
The sale of flowers, cards and chocolates goes up during Valentine'sweek, but very few know that the demand for condoms and contraceptivepills also rises in this season of romance.
"Yes, the sales increase up to 10-20 percent during Valentine's week,the reason being people grab this opportunity and try to make full useof their freedom," said Shishir Miglani, director Yes2condom, a 24X7online retail service. February 14 is Valentine's Day.
According to a survey, both men and women are slowly becomingcomfortable with the use of condoms and don't mind experimenting withflavoured, lubricated or dotted ones.
"Awareness about female condoms has surely increased and we see thedifference when they phone out of curiosity. Usage is definitely there,but we would be wrong if we compared female condoms with the sale ofmale condoms," he said.
Gurbachan Singh, owner of Friends Medicos, said in general the demandfor condoms and contraceptive pills has grown, but it sees a sharprise, especially during Valentine's week.
"Yes, it is true that the sale of condoms and contraceptive pillsincreases during Valentine's week. We see a major increase in demandduring Valentine's and also at New Year. Our customers range fromyoungsters to middle-aged people," Singh said.
Miglani says an online facility makes it easier for people to place such orders.
"As we are online retail providers, it becomes easier for the customerto overcome their hesitation while asking for condoms compared tobuying it face to face. But there are some people who find it difficultto ask for it even over the phone. As far as the age bracket isconcerned, we make sure that our customer is over 18," said Miglani.
Shubhlal, the owner of a chemist shop, said: "A lot of youngsters cometo our shop though hesitating a little, but definitely the sales arehigher at this time."
People in a relationship don't just seek emotional comfort, but prefer physical intimacy as well, though a safe one.
"We have special offers this time - a certain number of deliveries arefree. Then we have also planned to make special value- added packages.For example, we add a lubricant extra in the order," Miglani added.
"Yes, the sales increase up to 10-20 percent during Valentine's week,the reason being people grab this opportunity and try to make full useof their freedom," said Shishir Miglani, director Yes2condom, a 24X7online retail service. February 14 is Valentine's Day.
According to a survey, both men and women are slowly becomingcomfortable with the use of condoms and don't mind experimenting withflavoured, lubricated or dotted ones.
"Awareness about female condoms has surely increased and we see thedifference when they phone out of curiosity. Usage is definitely there,but we would be wrong if we compared female condoms with the sale ofmale condoms," he said.
Gurbachan Singh, owner of Friends Medicos, said in general the demandfor condoms and contraceptive pills has grown, but it sees a sharprise, especially during Valentine's week.
"Yes, it is true that the sale of condoms and contraceptive pillsincreases during Valentine's week. We see a major increase in demandduring Valentine's and also at New Year. Our customers range fromyoungsters to middle-aged people," Singh said.
Miglani says an online facility makes it easier for people to place such orders.
"As we are online retail providers, it becomes easier for the customerto overcome their hesitation while asking for condoms compared tobuying it face to face. But there are some people who find it difficultto ask for it even over the phone. As far as the age bracket isconcerned, we make sure that our customer is over 18," said Miglani.
Shubhlal, the owner of a chemist shop, said: "A lot of youngsters cometo our shop though hesitating a little, but definitely the sales arehigher at this time."
People in a relationship don't just seek emotional comfort, but prefer physical intimacy as well, though a safe one.
"We have special offers this time - a certain number of deliveries arefree. Then we have also planned to make special value- added packages.For example, we add a lubricant extra in the order," Miglani added.
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