Buzz kill! Feds nix VA contract to buy thousands of vibrators for female vets
The Veterans’ Affairs Administration has canceled a contract to supply vibrators for female veterans, a decision that has drawn criticism from lawmakers. The initiative, aimed at addressing sexual dysfunction among female veterans, was part of a broader approach to sexual health. The cancellation has raised questions about the agency's priorities and oversight of its operations.
- ▪The VA announced the cancellation of a bid proposal for 'Clitoral Therapy Devices' on May 6.
- ▪The devices were intended to assist female veterans with sexual dysfunction as part of a 'whole-person approach to sexual health.'
- ▪Critics argue that the decision reflects a disconnect between the agency and the needs of veterans.
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Politics Buzz kill! Feds nix VA contract to buy thousands of vibrators for female vets By Geoff Earle Published May 16, 2026, 8:53 a.m. ET The Veterans’ Affairs Administration pulled the plug this month on a Biden-era initiative to supply vibrators to female vets. Lawmakers and watchdogs says it’s only the latest out-of-touch proposal from the free-spending agency. The off-the-shelf machines – called “Clitoral Therapy Devices” – were for the “clinical needs of impaired patient population” getting VA care, according to a government bid proposal reviewed by The Post.
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