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A Langley mother is worried about the impact a local bookstore will have on children by stocking vibrators on its shelves.

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McEvoy said that that sort of merchandise is wonderful for consenting adults, but 乌鸦传媒渘ot for curious children.乌鸦传媒�

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She called Indigo乌鸦传媒檚 corporate office, which also acted as if she held a minority view, she said.

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She also took issue with books that were on the same shelf, such as The Vagina Bible, a sexual health guide with a cover featuring a photo of a pink zipper.

Asked about the display, Indigo乌鸦传媒檚 corporate head office released a statement.

乌鸦传媒淚ndigo乌鸦传媒檚 expansion into sexual wellness merchandise is a natural extension of our book business,乌鸦传媒� the statement read in part. 乌鸦传媒淲e offer products that support the information and resources our customers are interested in to help them live their life on purpose and continue on their holistic wellness journey through: sleep, beauty, fitness, mindfulness, cooking, etc. in addition to sexual wellness.乌鸦传媒�

Over time, there has been an increase in customer interest in books on sexual wellness, and the the company乌鸦传媒檚 乌鸦传媒渢hought leadership乌鸦传媒� decided there was a need for more accessible sexual wellness merchandise.

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It said the company was trying to reduce stigma and allow customers to be comfortable with sexual wellness and pleasure as a part of overall wellness.

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