Harry Styles drops sex toys, not songs — fans say 'We Wanted Music, Not Vibrators!'
This week, Harry Styles got a lot of attention when he posted an unusual update on Instagram Stories. Some fans thought he might be announcing new music, but the former One Direction star instead said he would be putting out a new collection of clothes from Pleasing, the lifestyle brand he started in 2021.
Harry Styles kept his cards close to his chest at first in the update. He shared a mysterious picture of someone setting a glass of milk on a table and then tapping something in Morse code while a woman heard and looked shocked.
Pleasing Instagram profile
While playing at home, the text said, "For those 18 years of age and older," and it then gave a link to a website that said the same thing. After that, the site said, "Something Nice is Coming Soon" and "Not Everything Needs to Be Spelled Out."
The company has now announced that there will be a new line of sex toys. The toys are called "intimacy tools" and are meant to put pleasure where it belongs: in your hands.
There are now two items on the market. "The Pleasing Lube" is an FDA-approved silicone lubricant, and "The Pleasing Double-Sided Vibrator" was created by Pleasing and author Zoe Ligon.
The first one costs $25 (£19), and the second one costs $68 (£50).
The Pleasing brand used to only sell nail polish and a few skin care items, but this marks an increase of its offerings. Since its start in 2021, it has grown to include clothes, accessories, candles, and scents.
Styles' new release has caused mixed feelings among his fans. Some are happy that he is focused on growing his business, while others are upset that his most recent Instagram posts didn't hint at new music.
harry styles vibrator before a new album i can't make this shit up lmfaooooooooooo pic.twitter.com/26NR7sIQeF — ali (@eversinceali) July 24, 2025
One person on X/Twitter said, "Harry Styles is putting out vibrators before going to the studio and making HS4," and another said, "We didn't ask for this; we asked for new music..."
Some people were more positive about the launch, though. One said, "All my years of being a One Direction fan have led me to this time... I'm going to buy the Harry Styles vibrator." Harry Styles Vibrator is the straight woman's Sydney Sweeney bath soap," said someone else, comparing it to the new soap from star Sydney Sweeney.
me opening harry styles' ig story expecting it to be about love on tour 2 year anniversary but i got pleasing vibrators instead pic.twitter.com/ESwi3TEfJs — ؘ (@helllojojo) July 22, 2025
In the past few years, Styles has been busy with many things besides singing. He was seen in the crowds in Vatican City earlier this year, witnessing the election of the new Pope. Before that, he ran the Tokyo Marathon.
The singer and Dua Lipa were both on the list of the richest UK artists under 30 years old last year. It comes after his net worth has grown since he started working alone.
i thought the harry styles vibrator thing was a joke wym they actually exist- pic.twitter.com/NDIN2deDPm — nolen (@gimmelovenow) July 24, 2025
He has been at the top of the charts many times with songs like "Watermelon Sugar" and "As It Was." He has also gone on a world stadium tour and won many BRIT Awards, Grammys, and Ivor Novellos.
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