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Erika Lust, who runs an adult entertainment company in Barcelona, Spain, gives her workers a unique workplace benefit. She offers employees a 30-minute break to use a private room for “personal stress relief,” which is corporate-speak for “masturbation.” Lust started this policy in 2022 after trying it during the pandemic when she noticed her workers seemed stressed and had less energy. She says this kind of personal time helps people manage stress, sleep better, and feel more connected to their bodies.
Workers who tried the new break said they felt less angry and got more work done. Lust calls herself the "Queen of ethical porn" and wants to make personal wellness a normal part of workplace health. She believes sexual wellness is connected to mental and physical health and should be treated with the same respect as other health benefits. The company has a dedicated room where employees can take these breaks whenever they need them.
Source: Unilad