Holly Explores Love and Connection with Girls Get Off

In a recent conversation, Holly delved into the intricacies of love and connection while exploring Auckland’s eastern suburbs. During her discussion with Viv, co-founder of the adult product company Girls Get Off, they examined the impact of their business on individuals’ sexual wellness and the community they have built around it.

Viv expressed the challenges of running an online business, noting, “Sometimes with an online business, it can feel like there is a distance between you and your end customer compared to if we had a brick-and-mortar store.” Despite this, she highlighted the importance of receiving feedback from customers whose lives have been positively impacted by their products. “When we do get feedback, reviews, and genuine responses from people whose sex lives have changed… that’s what really makes the mission feel real,” she added.

Founded during the pandemic, Girls Get Off has experienced impressive growth. Holly asked Viv whether partnering with Jo Cummins was one of the best decisions they made. Viv acknowledged the fun they have working together, while also recognizing the challenges that come with entrepreneurship. “We’ve been in situations… worried about how we pay the wages one week or trying to figure out what to do next,” she said.

Despite the pressures, Viv and Jo maintain a lighthearted approach to their work. Viv recounted amusing incidents, such as when a delivery service refused to ship their products, labeling them as obscene material. “We even have a Slack channel purely for the stories that you just can’t make up,” she noted. This camaraderie and shared experience have been crucial in navigating the ups and downs of managing a business.

The duo’s partnership is strengthened by their complementary skills, which they discovered through personality assessments like the Gallup CliftonStrengths and Myers-Briggs tests. Viv’s top strength, “Activator,” means she often takes swift action, while Jo’s “Deliberate” strength encourages careful thought. “By doing the personality test, you can understand why we might drive each other up the wall from time to time,” Viv explained.

As the conversation turned to their community of electric toothbrush enthusiasts, Viv shared her hopes for the future. “Honestly, I just want people to feel like it’s okay to explore themselves and then feel confident in sharing that with someone else,” she said. She emphasized that many individuals have not been granted permission to experience pleasure. “What bad can come from talking about pleasure and getting off more, so long as everyone is having healthy, consensual interactions?”

Viv believes that the mission of Girls Get Off goes beyond selling products. “If all we do is start conversations that are really healthy, then I don’t think that we can lose as a business. I think the whole of society wins and it brings us together.”

For those interested in exploring what Girls Get Off has to offer, Viv encourages readers to visit their website. With the promo code HOLLY20, customers can discover a range of adult products designed to enhance their sexual experiences.

Holly’s exploration of love and connection continues to resonate with those seeking to embrace their sexuality in a supportive community. As the conversation around sexual wellness evolves, Girls Get Off stands at the forefront, encouraging open dialogue and personal empowerment.