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Buzz kill! Feds nix VA contract to buy thousands of vibrators for female vets

Nypost · · 488 words · By Geoff Earle
Veterans Healthcare Government Waste Culture War / Wokeism
open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/feds-nix-va-contract-to-buy-thousands-of-v…

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10 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The Veterans’ Affairs Administration pulled the plug this month on a Biden-era initiative to supply vibrators to female vets.”
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The provided web search results do not mention a program for vibrators or its cancellation; one result mentions a cancellation with 'Flow Health Inc' regarding genomic data, which is unrelated.
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web search NEUTRAL — U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Fulfilling President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.Official websit…
https://department.va.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — The seal for the Department of Veterans Affairs stands at the door of its headquarters in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2025. Brian Snyder/Reuters/File.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/politics/abortion-ban-veteran…
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web search NEUTRAL — A vetting failure by Dept of Veterans Affairs resulted in a cancellation of its agreement with Flow Health Inc to research veterans’ genomic data. Last week, I published an article following an invest…
https://www.disabledveterans.org/vetting-fail-dept-veterans-…
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“The off-the-shelf machines – called “Clitoral Therapy Devices” – were for the “clinical needs of impaired patient population” getting VA care”
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While one search result defines Clitoral Therapy Devices (CTDs) generally, there is no evidence provided that the VA specifically sought them for 'impaired patient populations'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Benefits of clitoral therapy devices include improved arousal, orgasm, and overall sexual satisfaction for women. Types of clitoral therapy devices include suction devices, vibrators, and sonic wave d…
https://eyesurgeryguide.org/exploring-clitoral-therapy-devic…
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web search NEUTRAL — We're here when you need us — for every care in the world. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/Patient care is more than just healing -- it's building a connectio...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8
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web search NEUTRAL — This study investigated the clinical features of asthma with CTDs. Patients with asthma and CTDs showed lower lung function than patients with asthma without CTDs.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10113276/
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“The so-called CTDs had to be FDA-approved, operate on AAA batteries, and be “hand-held for female sexual dysfunction,””
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The evidence provided discusses FDA tools and female sexual dysfunction generally, but does not contain the specific VA requirements regarding AAA batteries or hand-held specifications.
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web search NEUTRAL — FDA launches new adverse event look-up tool. As part of a commitment to modernization and transparency, the agency is offering direct access to product safety data.
https://www.fda.gov/drugs
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web search NEUTRAL — The lack of FDA-approved medications specifically for female sexual dysfunction and the stigma associated with seeking treatment are some of the challenges faced by companies in this market.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/europe-female-sexual-dysfunct…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pre-order The Hard Truth + get $494 in FREE bonuses (course, early chapters & live masterclass). https://www.renamalikmd.com/hardtruth Have you ever got con...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0foq0Krn9yI
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“small businesses were given an edge in fulfilling the contract, according to nationwide solicitations the VA issued in 2024 and reupped last July.”
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The search results for VA.gov and VA loans do not mention solicitations for CTDs or preferences for small businesses in 2024.
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web search NEUTRAL — Having trouble signing in to VA.gov? This article walks you through logging in to the Department of Veterans Affairs website with ID.me and verifying your identity. Once verified, you can securely ...
https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/articles/4416188902039-Sign-in-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to VA.org, your source for veteran benefits information, resources, and services.
https://va.org/
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the benefits of a VA loan and VA mortgage rate information from USAA. Government-backed VA loans require no down payment or PMI.
https://www.usaa.com/banking/home-mortgages/purchase/va-loan…
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“A May 6 document states that after “careful consideration it has been determined by the Government not to award a CTD contract.””
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The search results provide general information about government and USAGov, but no specific document dated May 6 regarding a CTD contract.
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web search NEUTRAL — Government is a means by which organizational policies are enforced, as well as a mechanism for determining policy. In many countries, the government has a kind of constitution, a statement of its gov…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover government benefits and services to help you and your family through every stage of life. Find government benefits, services, agencies, and information at USA.gov. Contact elected officials. …
https://www.usa.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — The Federal Government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the President, and the...
https://www.whitehouse.gov/government/
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“devices the VA touted on its site go for $359 each.”
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No evidence was found regarding the VA website listing devices at a price of $359.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sex is important to women’s health. It revs up metabolism and may boost the immune system. Frequent sexual intercourse is associated with reduced heart attack risk. It can help the vagina stay lubrica…
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/for-women-sexuality-chan…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Healthy Living for great values on Sexual Health solutions.
https://www.healthylivingcatalog.com/c/health-beauty/sexual-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sexual Health Center. Image. Sexually transmitted infections.Payment Options. All Erie County residents are seen regardless of ability to pay. The Erie County Sexual Health Center accepts most insuran…
https://www3.erie.gov/health/sexual-health-center
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“A VA said the cancellation doesn’t mean the feds can’t initiate “micro-purchases” of sex toys if clinicians at VA facilities find a need.”
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The search results discuss 'micro-purchases' in a general economic/antitrust context and clinicians in a diagnostic context, but not in relation to the VA and sex toys.
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web search NEUTRAL — Evolution of Sex Toys from the Polar Bear beauty aid to the app controlled Teledildonics.Still haven’t subscribed to Glamour on YouTube? http://bit.ly/2gY...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tgxKHmq7ic
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web search NEUTRAL — If micro-purchases are made through purchase cards on ecommerce platforms, e.g. Amazon, competition issues may arise. Note: the Federal Trade Commission recently filed an antitrust lawsuit against Ama…
https://publicprocurementinternational.com/wp-content/upload…
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web search NEUTRAL — How Clinicians Confirm the Diagnosis. Professional assessment goes well beyond a symptom checklist. Clinicians use structured interviews designed to probe each criterion in detail, asking about specif…
https://scienceinsights.org/is-bpd-self-diagnosable-why-clin…
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“The agency on its site writes about a “whole-person approach to sexual health,” and talks up sexual health devices “to reduce pain and improve arousal.””
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The search results provide general tips on arousal and sexual health, but do not show the VA website's specific 'whole-person approach' language.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sexual arousal is complex, including both psychological arousal and physical arousal. Learn about tips and remedies for getting aroused.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-get-turned-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr Karen Gurney is a Clinical Psychologist, Psychosexologist and Couples Therapist, she has been helping couples tackle sex problems for over 20 years. She i...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5swtIjpxxA
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web search NEUTRAL — What Does Anal Sex Feel Like? Research has shown that the anus is a sex organ with high pleasure potential. Its dense network of sensory nerves works with the genitals in the engorgement, muscular ten…
https://www.hims.com/guides/prep-for-anal-sex
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“Language on “Sexual health devices” states that it “includes tools such as vaginal dilators or the EROS clitoral therapy device to reduce pain and improve arousal,” and can help women recover from trauma and surgery.”
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“A National Institutes of Health 2000 article on FDA approval of the devices states the prescription-only device uses a small vacuum pump that applies “gentle suction to the region [to] increase blood flow, aiding in sexual arousal.””
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