# Stress-Relief Stores The Women Only Venting Store Lets Women Smash Stuff By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-only-venting-store References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/07/09/new-business-in-china-lets-women-vent-their-frustrations-by-breaking-things/) & [english.people.cn](http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90782/90872/6915069.html) If you are a [stressed-out woman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menopause-wellness) living in Shenyang, China, you might want to consider a visit to the women only "venting store." This store is located in a local mall and provides women one minute each to smash and break whatever they want. The mall offers a voucher to the [women only venting store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client) if the customer spends a certain amount of money in the mall. Each customer is provided with a motorcycle helmet and a one-minute time limit to smash to their heart’s content. I like this idea a lot. Letting people [take their anger out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-your-mind1) on inanimate objects is way better than having them take it out on people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stress-relief Therapy:** Opportunity for businesses to create unique stress-relief therapy experiences through unconventional methods like smashing objects. - **Experiential Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to create immersive and interactive experiences for customers, attracting them to physical stores. - **Gender-specific Services:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to specific gender needs and preferences, creating tailored experiences and products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wellness & Mental Health:** Opportunity for wellness businesses to incorporate stress-relief therapy as a unique offering to help individuals manage and relieve stress. - **Retail & Shopping Centers:** Opportunity for shopping centers to attract customers by introducing experiential retail concepts like stress-relief stores. - **Hospitality & Leisure:** Opportunity for hotels and resorts to incorporate stress-relief therapy amenities and experiences to enhance guest satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Themed Rage Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holidays-are-brutal.md) - [Malleable Stress Relief Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vent-wireless-mouse.md) - [Cheeky Custom Rage Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-rage-room.md) - [Women-Focused Sports Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-womens-sports-store.md) - [Kitchen-Themed Rage Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-nightmares.md) - [Stress-Relieving Snack Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-scream-for-yasso.md) - [Stress-Alleviating Desktop Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-toy.md) - [Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-therapy1.md) - [Sound-Dectecting AR Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venting-machine.md)