But instead of housing roses or chocolates, they're stacked with the latest trending gift.

Sex toys.

Sales of intimate accessories have exploded in France in recent months.

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19 restrictions have barred couples from the usual romantic dinners and getaways on DPA, vented singles from mingling in bars and nightclubs.

The passage Dudas ear chain sells sex toys in the French capital.

Founder Patrick Provo says sales have surged since the end of last year.

Traditional traditionally sex toys are a gift that does a lot better during Valentine's Day, Provo said.

This year, in addition, people can't spend their money on restaurants.

Maybe that plays into it to third.

In the three months leading up to this year's Valentine's Day, sales at the Passage du Disease seven outlets jumped 68% on previous months.

The stores regulars say there are some benefits toe having to spend more time at home way do.

If we can't go out, we have to be home at six PM Yes, this makes sense.

It's explains the increase in sales.

According to one study, over half of French people used a sex toy in 2020.

But other countries have seen similar trends from Denmark to the usually conservative Columbia.

Sales of sex toys left early in the pandemic.

British lingerie chain and Summers reported higher sales during the first confinement.

But France is often described as a nation off seduction, Author Elaine Sciolino wrote in her book On the Subject.

Seduction influences not just how the French relate to one another, but how they do business, elect politicians and enjoy food and drink.