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Everyone Is Obsessed With These (Totally Work-Appropriate) Adult Toys
These handheld gadgets claim to combat stress, alleviate anxiety and soothe nerves. Patch put them to the test to find our favorites.
As you know, we love all things Patch, but sometimes we find ourselves feeling a little restless at the office. It can happen during a stressful meeting or toward the end of a long day — you just never know. Every now and then, we find ourselves drumming our fingers on the table, popping our knuckles, twirling a pen... And the list goes on.
Friends, these are moments meant for fidget toys. They're handheld gadgets that let you pop, click, twist and stretch that extra energy, and stress, away. They're meant to help calm nerves, pass the time and help you refocus on important tasks at hand.
But do they work?
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Fidget toys come in all shapes and sizes, so Patch picked a few types to test out around the office. Now that these little guys have spent a lot of time in a lot of different hands, we've figured out why everyone's obsessed with fidget toys. Not only do they work, they're fun.
Here are our thoughts on four of our favorites so you can find the one that's right for you. (Check out the video below to see exactly how they work.)
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Fidget Toy #1: AyoGu Fidget Cube, $7.99
10 out of 1o: "I love this toy because it has the gamer-looking control and is easy to play/fidget with while I am pulling reports, reviewing ads, etc. The click button, on/off switch, and spinning piece that you can press down are all great for when I am under a time crunch and I am out of gum. I love the grips for when I am reading emails or on a phone call in lieu of a stress ball. My least favorite features are the pulley string- I don't want to get smacked in the face or accidentally hit someone with it. I also don't use the back and forth switches that are noiseless and don't click. I don't have a reason to not like the switches other than they are mad boring!!" — Mae Horgan, Account Manager
8 out of 10: "Though I was skeptical about the toy at first, I quickly realized how enjoyable it is. The clicks, flicks and spins on each side make it endlessly interesting to play with mindlessly as you focus on other tasks. The biggest flaw is the material: A heavier, metallic construction would have been an improvement on the cheap-feeling plastic. But overall, this is a pleasing knickknack to have around." —Cody Fenwick, National Reporter
Fidget Toy #3: Tom's Fidgets Roller Chain Fidget Toy, $10.90
8 out of 10: "It's hard to resist playing with a bike chain, which is basically what this toy is, only in miniature and without the grease. It's not the smoothest operating gadget if you roll it between your thumb and forefinger, but you can spin it easily on your finger instead." — Michael Lello, National Copy Editor
Fidget Toy #4: Zio Products My Fidget Friend, $9.29
7 out of 10: "I liked moving the marble up and down, and since the movement basically goes in a loop there's no end to it, which is great for fidgeting. I also liked that you can press it inwards if you get bored of moving the marble. The material is a bit rough however, so it pains your fingers a little bit." — Feroze Dhanoa, National Reporter
9 out of 10: "At first glance, this product is underwhelming. Don't let its simplistic look deceive you, though. After one minute of fidgeting with this toy I was hooked. I leave it at my desk at work and cannot help but pick it up and play with it all day. The material is similar to that of a Chinese finger trap which allows itself to be pliable yet sturdy. The only downside to this toy is that it is difficult to put down. Apparently, there is one type of person this toy is not made for. If you love destroying toys and cutting them open to see what the marble inside looks like, this toy is not for you. As a fidget toy it is great, but as a science project this toy will be short lived." — CJ Grise, Sales Account Exec
Watch our favorite fidget toys in action:
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