Mum slams supermarket for putting 'adults only' product on display at the check-out

A shocked mum has taken to social media to slam a local supermarket for putting 'adult-only' products on display at a check-out counter.

Of course, when nipping into the supermarket to get all your basic food and drink needs, you can grab some things for an intimate night in if you wish.

However, these adult products are usually displayed in a particular section in a store, a place that all parents want to typically avoid when doing the weekly food shop with their kids.

But there was no escaping it for one Aussie mum as she was stunned to find a bottle of strawberry-flavoured Durex lubricant with some Durex and Skyn sat right next to the checkout at her local Coles supermarket.

Sharing a photo of the display on Twitter, the mum wrote: "@Coles you realise 6-7yo’s can read yeah? Condoms are not a good alternative to sweets. #LeaveOurKidsAlone."

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Since being posted on 30 June, the photo has been viewed close to 400 times on Twitter, with Coles themselves taking to the comment section to instruct the mum to direct message them.

Many were on the mum's side, agreeing the checkout is no place for such adult products.

One person wrote: "I'm just a decent person with common sense and I'm thinking about children's welfare. Kids don't need to see this at the supermarket."

A second added: "Sad to see so many adults who just don't care about a young child's right to innocence."

On the other hand, there were other Twitter users who disagreed with Molly's point of view.

"Actually they are, unless you thought #AIDS was a good thing? Perhaps displaying these at the checkout will save a life," someone wrote.

A second added: "It's a natural part of life and there should be no shame at any age in reproductive health services."

Meanwhile, a third provided a reason as to why the adult products are at the counter.

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"I have previously worked in a supermarket (not Coles), unfortunately condoms and lubricants are items that are regularly stolen. Thats why they are located near the checkout," they wrote.

A Coles spokesperson told the Daily Mail: "Coles offers a selection of items conveniently located at the register that includes drinks, snacks and healthcare items.

"This range is based on customer feedback and sales data that shows proven demand for last minute medicinal and family planning products."

Tyla has reached out to Coles for comment.