Canadian sex shop gets letter from US Department of War after its butt plug ends up in Bahrain

A Canadian sex shop recently found itself in hot water with the US Department of Defense after a couple of its adult products made their way to Bahrain, a Muslim country where such items are prohibited.

Grace Bennett, the owner of the online sex shop Bonjibon in Toronto, shared on Instagram that she received two letters from the Department of Defense on behalf of the Kingdom of Bahrain, expressing displeasure that their soldiers had ordered adult items from her business. The items in question were a butt plug and a bullet vibrator, which Bennett had no knowledge were being shipped to Bahrain. She suspects that the packages were forwarded to US Navy troops stationed in the conservative Middle Eastern nation.

The stern letters from the US Navy base in Bahrain stated that pornographic materials or devices are strictly prohibited in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This incident shed light on the strict regulations surrounding adult products in the country, where even celebrities like Kim Kardashian have faced backlash for perceived indecency.

Bennett humorously shared the contents of the letters on social media, highlighting the irony of the situation. She displayed the letters in bedazzled frames in her office, turning the mishap into a memorable anecdote for her business.

Despite the amusing nature of the incident, Bennett expressed empathy for the soldiers stationed overseas, acknowledging the challenges they face. Social media users had a mix of reactions, with some questioning the soldiers’ purchase choices and others defending the need for adults to have access to such items for personal enjoyment.

Overall, the unexpected journey of the adult products to Bahrain served as a humorous yet enlightening experience for Bennett and her online sex shop business. It also sparked conversations about the unique challenges faced by service members stationed in conservative countries where such items are prohibited.