NJ Store Hopes To Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy Crisis In Australia
March 22, 2005 (PRLEAP.COM) Health News
Edison, NJ- Deirdre Krasner, the owner of the Playtime Boutique in Edison NJ (USA), has never been one to rest on her laurels. In 2003 she made world news when her charity program Operation Vibration send vibrators to the women of Iraq. In 2004 she again made headlines and raised eyebrows when her innovative Food For Porn program raised thousands of pounds of food for the needy in NJ. Now in 2005 Deirdre is once again springing into action after reading about the town of Merriwa in Australia. What makes Merriwa special? According to news reports, Merriwa has the highest teen pregnancy rate in New South Wales Australia. Many experts believe there is more than a casual link between the high instances of teen pregnancy and the fact that the town’s only pharmacy refuses to carry contraceptives. Deirdre and her staff at Playtime understand the importance of having easily accessible contraceptives so she and her staff are sending six gross of condoms to Merriwa, Australia. Merchandise Manager Mike Drake explains; “Merriwa is clearly in crisis. Their remote location combined with their unsupportive pharmacist is a recipe for a reproductive disaster and sexual crisis!”. Sales associate Heather Harkins agrees “There is clearly a need for condoms in Merriwa, not only for the purpose of contraception but for disease prevention. The high pregnancy rate there isn’t because they are a town of ockers, it’s because they don’t have access to the proper equipment.” General Manager Nick Smerecki agrees, adding “Playtime has always come to the aid of those in need and the people of Merriwa are clearly crying out for our help, they shouldn’t have to suffer because of their pharmacist’s ignorance”. Deirdre and her staff finished packaging the condoms on Monday, March 21st and expect them to be on the desk of Merriwa Mayor Ean Cottle by the first week of April.Playtime is a trend setting leader in adult retailing. Combining sophistication with sensuality, Playtime has boldly taken adult retailing into the 21st century. Playtime is a haven for curious, adventurous couples and individuals. Catering to tastes ranging from vanilla to kink Playtime raises the bar for the adult industry with its innovative layout, knowledgeable staff, and varied product selection.
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