Ripples
by Sinead Connon
Project Description
Ripples in an intimate toy for individuals with vulvas that have experienced sexual assault and/ or harassment and currently in the third stage of their trauma recovery journey.
In Australia, 1 in 5 females have experienced sexual violence since the age of 15 (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2023), and 97% of reported sexual assault are male offenders (Australian Bureau Of Statistics, 2022). The saturation of phallic shaped toys, and those designed through a misogynistic and/ or performative lens, often may not be physically and/ or mentally satisfying for the user, finding them intimating, offensive or triggering.
By addressing the lack of approachable resources for reconnection with self in the third stage of recovery, it can then assist in the individual’s ability to reconnect and integrate with others at a later stage. Intimate toys used with oneself provide a safe space whilst engaging in exposure therapy. Through a safe, non-phallic and approachable manner the individual is supported to heal, break mental barriers and experience pleasure.
Ripples provides a customisable experience. A fluid pleasure journey designed around you. The silicone gel ball and base flow with your natural body shapes. The ripples celebrate each vulva’s uniqueness and with gentle pressure applied it builds intensity from a soft rumble to deeper sensations. The asymmetrical form and flexible stem moves naturally with your wrist and finger angles, ensuring optimal comfort and effortless control.
Ripples customisable experience through its dual side functions.
Ripples non-phallic form that celebrates the uniqueness of each vulva.
Intuitive power button, magnetic charging, medical grade silicone, soft and smooth to the touch.
Internal components that allow a customisable experience through a pressure sensor, silicone gel base and ball and flexible stem, encased in a silicone overmould, making it 100% waterproof.
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