The vibrator of Chicago resident Katherine Tharch has sat under her bed for years, only brought out after long, stressful days at work or slow weekends. The vibrator, a pink battery-operated bullet, assumed that it would live most of its life this way, used recreationally whenever Katherine had some free time – until a pandemic hit.
This week, the vibrator’s lifestyle completely changed. All of a sudden, the vibrator has gone from working part-time to being the most essential little employee in Katherine’s life.
The vibrator gets a workout in the morning, mid-morning after Katherine’s meetings, during her lunch break, in the afternoons, and again at night.
Not only does Katherine have more time at home to use the vibe, but she is dealing with the stress of a global pandemic, making the vibrator’s role vital to her wellbeing.
“I use my vibe as a coping mechanism, to calm down,” she said of the tiny hero that now lives under her pillow. “If you’re not orgasming, then I honestly don’t know how you’re dealing with the pandemic.”
In addition, social distancing has made it impossible for Katherine to bring home human partners, so the vibrator has filled their role, adding to its workload.
This vibrator and many like it are stepping up during this time of crisis, and getting the workouts of their little lives. Katherine’s vibe barely has time to recharge at its plug in the wall before it is brought out again for another use. “My vibrator is doing a great job,” says Katherine. “And I don’t think I’m abusing it… yet. If I ever start using it during a virtual work meeting, then that will be a problem. But for now, I’m glad it’s here.”
