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Nia Price & Kieran Isgin

'Devastated' Greater Manchester mum writes to Ann Summers after vibrator of 14 years broke

A mum was so 'devastated' when her faithful vibrator of 14 years broke that she wrote to Ann Summers to thank them, stating the £50 sex toy was 'better than any bloke'.

Amy Pritchard hosted an Ann Summers party over a decade ago where she purchased a top-of-the-range pink vibrator that proved itself to be 'fantastic' value for money.

The 35-year-old claims that her 'old faithful companion' has seen her through 'thick and thin and times of need" which included a failed marriage, four house moves and bringing up three children.

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So when her 'bestie' eventually broke, the personal assistant messaged Ann Summers on social media to share her appreciation for her beloved toy after having a giggle with some girlfriends in the pub.

She praised the sex toy for often being better than men as it 'doesn't chat back and sometimes does a BETTER JOB'.

An Ann Summers rep responded to Amy by informing her of the company's updated Rampant Rabbit range.

Amy reached out to Ann Summers to let them know about her faithful companion (Kennedy News)

But she is yet to splash the cash on a new companion.

Amy, from Littleborough, Greater Manchester, said: "It's seen me through some important milestones - a failed marriage, four house moves and three kids.

"It's been there for me when I've needed it.

"The vibration part of it had broken quite a bit before but the top part of it completely fell off. I got it out of my drawer and was just like 'oh my God'. I was devastated.

"We were having a laugh in the pub and I was like 'you know what it's better than the money I've spent on any fella', that was the humour behind it.

"It cost me about £50 and when I worked it out it was about £3.60 a month or something like that, better than any man.

Amy stated the toy had seen her through some tough times (Kennedy News)

"At least they don't give you any chat back and they do the same job as a man.

"We were laughing about it and we said that sometimes a vibrator does a better job than a man."

Amy's message read: "Well, what can I say...

"Approximately 14 years ago I bought what was then a top of the range 'pink rabbit' I was only 20ish earning very little and the price of this rabbit was sickening, but the lady that was our host was so convincing (the vodka jellies helped) and I purchased it against my better judgement!

"Let me tell you right now...

"Through thick and thin and times of need, three children four house moves and a failed marriage included my old faithful companion has decided to part ways with me today.

"My bestie completely detached from his throne and will carry in [sic] my journey with me no more!

An Ann Summers rep responded to Amy (Kennedy News)

"What a bloody fantastic value for money. I think it was around £50 so when I work that out that's £3.36 per month! Better than any bloke!

"Please advise me of a similar product, and after 14 years I can only hope in excitement of the technology advances!"

Now, Amy says she is in the market for a replacement.

Amy was pointed in the direction of an updated range of toys (Kennedy News)

Amy said of the time she bought it: "I'd just bought my first house and we had a girls' night with an Ann Summers party.

"It was 50 odd pounds, which was expensive really. It was just a fun night and that's when I bought it. Even though it was expensive, it was worth it.

"It's gone in the bin. I did keep it for a bit as I thought it was funny but I moved house and I just thought that there was no point taking it with me, it's totally gone."

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