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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Harry Styles was 'very behind' his lifestyle brand Pleasing expanding to include X-rated products, says Zoë Ligon who designed sex toys with the singer
Harry Styles sent fans into a frenzy this week after dropping his own range of vibrating sex toys and lubricants in a shock career move. And according to sex educator and author Zoe Ligon, who helped create the product line, the singer was 'very behind' his lifestyle brand Pleasing expanding into the world of sexual wellness. She told The Times: 'I know that he was very behind the project. He does very explicitly talk about sex in this music and I like the way that this person is wearing what they want to wear, looking fabulous. I think he has such a positive presence as a celebrity.' Speaking about her role and how it came about, she continued: 'I kind of worked on the guts. This motor feels good, it needs more battery power, user-testing it. 'A mutual friend put me in touch with the team and, honestly, so much of the early conversations were broad conversations about sex and how to approach the category. It took us a little while to decide exactly what we wanted to do. 'I would nudge and guide and suggest things but ultimately I said, "This is whatever you want it to be" - the design was their idea. I would get the first sample, try it out, say, "This needs to be tweaked, that needs to be tweaked."' According to sex educator and author Zoe Ligon (pictured), who helped create the product line, the singer was 'very behind' his lifestyle brand Pleasing expanding into the world of sexual wellness Harry launched his brand Pleasing in 2021 with a line of vegan-friendly nail polishes and lip and eye serums. And now the popstar's unisex lifestyle brand has dropped two sexual wellness products. The products include The Pleasing Double-Sided Vibrator (£51) and The Pleasing Lube (£19). These new offerings are being paired with a pop-up experience. 'Come explore our three-day pop-up in New York City where your journey begins with a moment to yourself before discovering the new collection, alongside Pleasing bestsellers and a few special surprises,' the Pleasing site reads. 'No small talk here, Pleasing Yourself favors presence over performance.' The new drop was promoted in a series of three ads: two posted yesterday before it was confirmed that he was dropping sex toys, and then one on the day of the drop. But fans were speculating from the first ad that Harry was thinking of releasing a sexual wellness line. x The first video shows a glass of milk being slammed down onto a table, and someone using Morse code to send a message (no one has been able to decipher it yet, with some fans even saying it's a gibberish message). Harry reposted this video onto his stories, his first upload in quite some time. The next ad shows a series of phones ringing and vibrating, and Harry's hands finally reach out to pick up a phone. In the newest ad, Harry writes down 'Please yourself like you mean it' on a diner-style check and then reads the same line aloud. And fans have been sent into a frenzy as a result - with many shocked that he has released an X-rated line before new music. Commenting on Pleasing's Instagram, fans said: 'Harry styles adult toys before HS4? Bros priorities,'; 'Button, milk, gasp. he'll drop sexual wellness products. 18+ only,'; 'We about to get adult toys before HS4,'; 'Is this something sex related? Like sex toys or lubricants related? lol sorry,'; 'Adult toys before hs4 is kinda crazy guys,'; The products include The Pleasing Double-Sided Vibrator (£51) and The Pleasing Lube (£19) 'Instead of being in the studio we get s3x toys from harry... okay?'; 'I smell harry flavored lubricants hahahaha,'; 'S3x toys?'; 'Harry showing up just to advertise the vibrator,'; 'Pleasing vibrators here we come.' Meanwhile taking to X, formerly Twitter, fans added: 'No it's just too funny for me to think that harry styles will release sex toys and lubricants on the brand he founded... like "oh what does pleasing sell?" "oh you see we have nail polish, perfumes, apparel, some face/lip products, vibrators and dildos oh and of course lube" 'Can't believe harry styles started in a boyband and ended up selling vibrators. proud of his growth in every sense,'; 'Never did I think we'd be getting a Harry styles vibrator but here we are,'; 'Harry styles is releasing a vibrator and you expect me to move on with my day?!' It comes after Harry partied into the early hours with pals at Glastonbury last month, where he was seen getting very close to 28-year-old producer Ella Kenny. Now, fans of the Watermelon Sugar hitmaker are convinced they have figured out exactly what Pleasing are launching - and it's raunchy Meanwhile taking to X, formerly Twitter, fans added: 'No it's just too funny for me to think that harry styles will release sex toys and lubricants' In a video obtained by The Sun, the pair could be seen sharing an intimate kiss on the dance floor, sending Harry's impassioned fans wild. Bournemouth University graduate Ella put on a leggy display in a pair of tiny black short and a simple white button-up shirt as she wrapped an arm around friends Nia Archives and Jessica Skeete-Cross. DJ and singer-songwriter Nia is a prominent star on the drum'n'bass scene, having been nominated for a Brit Award and Mercury Prize and opened for Beyoncé during her 2023 Renaissance tour. While Jessica is a stylist for ES Magazine, who has worked with big names like Maya Jama , Robert Pattison, Letitia Wright , Cara Delevingne and in an interesting twist - Harry's ex-girlfriend, Taylor Russell. Taylor and Harry dated for 14 months, reportedly striking up their romance in March 2023, before their split in May last year. During their relationship, the actress appeared on the cover of ES Magazine in November 2023, which Jessica styled and proudly shared to her Instagram. Ella is a producer who has worked at a studio in London for around three years, producing 'crossplatform content' for businesses such as record companies and fashion brands. She has worked alongside Nia, as well as produced music videos for artists such as Rachel Chinouriri, and Slow Thai, as well as Anne-Marie and Aitch's huge hit PSYCHO. She and Harry already knew each other prior to the festival, but it remains unknown if their passionate exchange was a one-off. Reportedly, the Watermelon Sugar star was in the VIP section with a group of pals when Ella arrived and kissed him on the cheek multiple times, before he led her to the dance floor where they shared their very public smooch. Speaking about the kiss to The Sun , a source said: 'Harry and Ella had fun together at Glastonbury and shared a kiss on the dancefloor. 'They had a good time in the moment but it doesn't mean it will evolve into anything. They just got on and had a snog. 'But she seems like a normal, down-to-earth girl which is different from some of the big stars he's dated before.'

Refinery29
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Why Harry Styles' Sex Toy Is 'A Big Leap Forward'
Harry Styles' decision to release a sex toy has been exciting in more ways than one. The mere idea that someone as talented and gorgeous as Styles would, in any way, intersect with our sex lives has immediately given rise to fantasies and internet commentary. 'If I buy the Pleasing vibrator, does Harry Styles teach me how to use it?' pondered one X user. "'Coming soon', hell yeah I am!!!' joked another. Upon their release, the vibrator reportedly sold out in only minutes. Of course, Styles and his team anticipated such a response. Styles' career has been flanked with parasocially adoring fans ever since his One Direction debut. As he's evolved, both in age and as an artist, he's embraced an androgynous sexual charisma in the vein of David Bowie or Prince, and his latest commercial venture riffs on this appeal. The Pleasing vibrator and lubricant was accompanied by marketing rife with innuendo and fantasy, from Morse code messaging (which Redditors have since declared to be nonsensical) to a Babygirl -endorsed glass of milk. However, Styles' vibrator has the potential to be more than clever branding and fodder for quippy Tweets (as much as those were appreciated). Styles has long been using his image to challenge gender norms. From embracing skirts on the red carpet to donning nail polish and launching his gender-neutral fashion and beauty label, Pleasing, in 2021, he's been feeling his way through an idea that masculinity doesn't have to look a certain way. Sitting under this very same label, the vibrator is an extension of Styles' gender philosophy. It's his latest way of critiquing — and broadening — 'masculine' ideals. To put it plainly, when Styles — a famous, cis-gendered man — endorses a vibrator, it serves to counter a still-prevalent narrative that toys are a sign of sexual failure for men. 'When we do surveys with straight men, they report fears of being seen as creepy or pathetic for using sex toys solo, and feeling threatened by sex toys in partnered sex because they 'should be able to give their partner multiple orgasms without help'," explains Lucy Wark, co-founder of sexual wellness and pleasure company, Normal. "Whereas, the conversation for most women and the queer community is about pleasure, self-care and empowerment to enjoy sex even more. "It's actually a big leap forward to see a male celebrity with Harry Styles' profile promoting a toy, because the conversation about cis men's pleasure is a couple of decades behind.' The hope of sex educators is that, when celebrities open the door to a discussion of sex in a safe, healthy and open-minded way, this will impact the conversation at large. As sex therapist and Lovehoney expert Christine Rafe explains, 'When celebrities speak openly about sex, it gives permission for others to do the same. It creates a ripple effect which makes conversations around desire, pleasure, and boundaries feel more mainstream and less taboo.' We only need to look back to 2008 to understand the effect of one celebrity on the realm of 'sexual wellness'. The term itself is said to have been propelled into the mainstream by Gwyneth Paltrow and her Goop empire. While we've come to understand the failings of some Goop products (like the Jade 'yoni' egg, which was widely discredited by gynaecologists, and also saw Goop cop a $154k fine for misleading claims), having an A-lister stand in the notion that your pleasure should be prioritised paved the way for proceeding years of abundance in sexual health conversation, and for other experts to rise. Since then, we've seen Emily Nagoski's 'Come As You Are' (first published in 2015) become one of the most influential books on female sexual pleasure, and Netflix's Sex Education (2019) thrust, well, sex education into the mainstream. While Harry Styles is far from the first celebrity to release a sex toy, he is one of the few cis celebrity men of his status to delve into this space. With the orgasm gap looming for heterosexual couples, it certainly can't hurt to have someone like Styles in the corner of external stimulation. (And, not for nothing, the Pleasing vibrator was created in collaboration with sex educator and 'Dildo Duchess', Zoë Lignon — so, it's not just for show.) At the very least, the experts all agree Styles is a welcome addition to the chat. 'Harry Styles has always embraced fluidity and self-expression,' Rafe summarises. 'So I hope his range reflects a similarly inclusive and modern view of pleasure, one that encourages people to explore what feels good without shame. Hopefully, people walk away feeling that pleasure is not just acceptable, but important — and that everyone deserves access to it, regardless of gender or experience.'


Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Tastes like strawberries on a summer evening': Fans have VERY interesting reactions Harry Styles' sex toy era
We have no clue why a part of the internet is SO worked up over former teen heartthrob Harry Styles attempting to break into the sex toy scene, but it makes complete sense to us? Harry Styles' entrepreneurial gamble Pleasing is the name of the brand and the vibe is very indie, very western, very chic. Also very expensive. And the mission statement? Crisp: 'An invitation to please yourself like you mean it. Pleasing Yourself is the result of our radical pursuit of that which feels good', reads the website. Reactions are ranging from wild to thirsty to excitement (?). "Tastes like strawberries on a summer evenin", "My teenage self could have never processed this😭😭😭", "Harry we haven't seen you in YEARRSSSS and you drop this instead of a new album😭😭", "Weird AF", "does anyone else feel the rumbling resurrection of all wattpad fanfic authors or is it just me", "Anything but a new album 😭😭", "Wow, can't believe this, My favourite one direction member do that sh't" and "Does it taste like watermelon sugar? 🍉" read a few comments. Coming to how much it's going to hurt, erm, cost your wallet, the Pleasing Double Sided Vibrator will retail for $68 (which is almost ₹ ₹6,000), and The Pleasing Lube will retail for $25 (a little more than ₹ ₹2000). Fans seem quite astounded as to how Harry has the time for entrepreneurship but not a new album, but on the horizon, it looks like the eccentric popstar isn't feeling all that musically inclined. And so he's come up with another way to make his fans happy — pun intended. Coming back to the business of pleasing, are there more products up for a launch? Is Harry going to turn into a sexed-up entrepreneur? Well we gotta wait it out.


Al Bawaba
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Harry Styles drops sex toys, not songs — fans say 'We Wanted Music, Not Vibrators!'
ALBAWABA - Fans have been talking about Harry Styles's new sex toys. 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 — 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 — ؘ (@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- — 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.


Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Harry Styles launches sex toys range in surprising career move as fans go wild
The One Direction star has urged his adult fans to 'please yourself like you mean it' with a sex toy launch which dropped this afternoon. Harry Styles has sent fans into a frenzy after it's been announced he is dropping his own range of vibrating sex toys and lubricants in a shock career move. The One Direction star is set to release the sex toys through his brand Pleasing, which he previously launched as a unisex pop up in 2021 selling nail varnishes. Pleasing has since expanded and has become an online shop with a permanent retail deal with Selfridges in London. The shop currently sells a range of perfumes, lip balms, tote bags, t-shirts, scarves and now sex toys. Teasing a new launch on the website, Pleasing had informed fans: "Something Pleasing, Coming Soon.' Pretty innocuous, right? This page is intended for individuals 18 years of age and older." The website then confirmed the launch later today with the message: "An invitation to please yourself like you mean it. Pleasing Yourself is the result of our radical pursuit of that which feels good. Two intimacy tools, The Pleasing Double-Sided Vibrator and the Pleasing Lube, that put pleasure exactly where it belongs, in your hands." The cheeky collection, which is called Pleasing Yourself, will become available today on July 25 with The Please Double-Sided Vibrator and The Pleasing Lube, which have been 'designed as an open invitation to explore that which makes you feel good.' Pleasing stated that the £68 double vibrator is 'as intuitively functional as it is aesthetically distinct' and perfect to stimulate 'wherever feels good, from erogenous zones to anywhere craving extra attention.' Meanwhile, the £25 silicone lubricant promises to offer 'long-lasting moisture and a silky glide with zero glycerin'. The brand states the items are intended to be used by people 18 years or older. Both products are available to pre-order now. Pleasing encourages fans to be the first to sign up to learn more about the launch by providing their contact information. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. After signing up, fans then receive an email that reads: "Message received. You've been so good at communicating what you want. "On July 25th we'll be ready to give it to you online and in person at 251 Elizabeth Street, New York City." On social media, Pleasing also shared some promotional adverts which sent fans wild. The first post showed a business card for 'Something Pleasing' being slotted into a flip calendar. The caption read: "You forgot 251 Elizabeth Street N.Y.C. 25th of July." The second showed a clip of a finger tapping out Morse code on a Telegraph key with a glass of milk in the background. A woman is seen pressing her ear against a door and then gasps when the code finishes. The caption reads: "For those playing at home" with a New York address and a date for July 25- 27. A third video is of a woman dialling a phone. A mobile can then be heard vibrating on a couch before several other phones began vibrating, answered with a gasp or a moan. Finally, the shot cut to a red dial-up phone with what appears to be Harry's tattooed hand picking up the phone to answer the call. The caption says: "Say that again." His stylist Harry Lambert, who is als the brand's creative director, said: 'Pleasing Yourself is something we want our community to do — to love themselves, look after themselves, treat themselves, and please themselves. "Sexual wellness is such an important part of a person's overall well-being, and is something we're proud to embrace and speak about openly.' Fans rushed to social media to have their say on the launch. One wrote: "My bingo card did not include my first ever Harry Styles merch in 2025 being literal vibrators." Another chimed in: "Woah I missed a chapter Harry Styles is selling what now?" A third excited fan exclaimed: "Harry styles pleasing vibrator rumours got my kicking my feet (i will be buying it)!"