The Helsinki Court of Appeals has convicted a man who worked at a sex toy store of rape. The incident occurred in the store when a young man, interested in purchasing a whip, came in to test it. Initially, the customer tried out the whip under the guidance of the shop employee, who first used one whip and then another on him.

Things unexpectedly escalated when the employee started to inappropriately touch the customer, moving from the customer's buttocks to his inner thighs, eventually leading to oral sex. According to the prosecutor, the customer became incapacitated and was unable to stop the seller's actions at that moment, raising significant concerns about consent and coercion in such environments.

After the encounter, the customer returned to the store to collect evidence for police, despite initially responding to the employee's advances with comments like "that was exciting" to avoid any potential conflict, illustrating the complex dynamics of power and fear in such situations. This case highlights the importance of clear consent and the responsibilities of service providers in ensuring a safe environment for their customers.