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Today’s limited news flow highlights uncertainty around Reddit’s visibility in AI search and Lovehoney’s partnership-led push to make sexual wellness mainstream.

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Lovehoney uses partnerships to bring sex toys into mainstream wellness

Lovehoney is leaning into partnerships to make sex toys as mainstream as other wellness products. The supplied item does not report campaign results.

Why it matters: The strategy offers a positioning example for brands seeking broader acceptance in sensitive categories, though its effectiveness remains unquantified.

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