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Swedish Studio’s Masturbation Breaks Fuel Global Discussion on Workplace Sexual Wellness

Formalized in 2022, the 30-minute self-pleasure break has returned to global attention for delivering stress reduction with creativity gains

Swedish Company Offers 30-Minute Masturbation Break To Its Employees, Founder Explains, 'It Relieves Stress And Agitation'
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Representative Image: Swedish Company Offers 30-Minute Masturbation Breaks To Its Employees To Reduce Anxiety
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Overview

  • Erika Lust Films grants employees a daily 30-minute masturbation break as a permanent company policy since May 2022
  • Staff members can use a dedicated private room known as the “masturbation station” during work hours
  • In 2022, the company partnered with German sex toy maker Fun Factory to provide each employee with a free personal device
  • Founder Erika Lust says the initiative has alleviated pandemic-era stress and anxiety while boosting employee focus and creativity
  • July 2025 media coverage has reignited debate about integrating sexual well-being into standard corporate benefit packages