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Sex shops sprang up all over eastern Germany after reunification, as people embraced new-found freedoms. But hard realities set in and as the region’s economy struggled, so did the erotica trade. Many shops now combine their business with a sideline, with some selling fur or fish to help ends meet. In the latest from the dpa trends & features desk, one store owner who launched his business 34 years ago told us about how love is changing and what people truly desire. Allison Williamsdpa trends & features\———————– TOP FEATURE What the sex shops of former East Germany say about lov…

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