Japanese Ladies Okanami-Yank It At Female Masturbation Bars

Japanese women are taking their pleasure into their own hands, so to speak, with female masturbation bars -- places for women to have a drink, browse sex toys and dig the vibes.

Metro UK reports that Love Joule in Tokyo's Shibuya district, is one of these "love and sex bars dedicated to women," where clients and their boyfriends can come to browse a wall of sex toys including Lelo toys, silicone vibrators and butt plugs.

"The focus is very much on talking about female masturbation and eliminating the stigma surrounding it though, not women popping to the loos with their Rampant Rabbits," writes Metro UK.

Although men aren't permitted without the accompaniment of a woman, the bar's website describes it as "perfect for a date."

The New York Daily News reported on this bar when it first opened in 2012, noting that it created "quite a buzz" in Japan when it first opened, especially because of its "bright display of candy-colored vibrators and lubricants. There's also a selection of champagne and liquor bottles."

"Since most people view female masturbation as something of a mystery or taboo, it is not a usual topic at typical bars," said owner Megumi Nakagawa, according to the Tokyo Reporter.

It's "fashionable and sexy in a different kind of space -- perfect for girls-only discussions or a date," Nakagawa said, according to the Tokyo Reporter.

They note that customers include women from the commercial sex (fuzoku) industry and adult video (AV) actresses. On the bar's Facebook page, former AV star Nayuka Mine visited in September, as did Sayo Hayakawa, the fashion model known for appearing in Koakuma Ageha.

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