I'm helping my mom shop for sexy lingerie for mature women and frustrated by how limited options are. The industry seems to assume that past certain age, women only want purely functional underwear with no attention to aesthetics or feeling attractive. This reveals ageist assumptions about sexuality and self-image. The limited market reflects broader cultural discomfort with older women's sexuality and desire to feel attractive. Companies that do target mature women often use patronizing marketing or designs that feel more medical than attractive. The gap between what women want and what's available is significant.
I've noticed this pattern extends beyond lingerie to many product categories. Industries make assumptions about age-appropriate consumption that don't reflect actual desires and needs. The missing market represents both missed commercial opportunity and failure to serve significant demographic. Some lingerie manufacturers on Alibaba are beginning to produce more diverse sizing and styles for various age groups. What age-related product gaps have you noticed? How does age affect what companies think you want versus what you actually want? What made you aware of ageist assumptions in product design and marketing? When should products adapt to age versus when should variety serve all ages? Who's responsible for challenging these assumptions?
Submitted January 15, 2026 at 12:44PM by One-Kaleidoscope7571 https://ift.tt/Ec3YXjB
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