How
to Buy Sex Toys Discreetly and Safely Online?
In
the post-Fifty Shades world, sex toys have shed most of their stigma, but those
looking for a good vibrator or cock-ring may still have problems locating one
at Walmart. Thankfully, there are plenty of fantastic websites that sell a wide
range of adult toys, and they usually ship discreetly—not that there's anything
wrong with buying sex toys! In any case, here's how to find them.
Before
(and after) you buy, look for toxic materials.
While
choosing toys that will be placed on or within delicate physiological regions,
the first thing to know when shopping online is that certain types of material
should be avoided. While there are many genuine internet businesses, there is
little regulation regarding what chemicals can and cannot be used in adult
toys, which means even reputable websites can sell "novelty products"
that are harmful to your health.
RubyRyder
of Reddit offers a much more detailed explanation here, but in summary, avoid
PVC toys that contain phthalates. Phthalates can be pretty bad for your health,
particularly if used over a long period of time. Non-toxic plastics are
available in some circumstances, although silicone, metal, or glass toys are
better solutions. These can be a bit more expensive, but it’s worth it over the
long run.
When
it comes to identifying toys of questionable toxicity, RubyRyder suggests
taking into account the smell (if you’re shopping online, you should definitely
double-check your items when you get them). PVC toys have a distinct chemical
odour that lingers. Translucent or see-through toys are also more likely to
contain harmful polymers.
Find
Safe Online Stores
Not
every internet store is the same. You still need to select a reliable store
once you've narrowed down what you want to buy and confirmed that it's composed
of safe, non-toxic materials. Thankfully, the internet has been around long
enough for a few frontrunners to emerge as trustworthy, safe, and discrete.
Please note that the following websites contain extremely NSFW images:
· Eve
and Adam - Adam and Eve is one of the largest and most
recognised internet merchants, with a good assortment of both sex toys and
lingerie. The company also operates retail outlets in 19 states across the
United States, one in Canada, and one in Lima, Peru.
· Babeland
-
Another reputable site, Babeland offers instructions, recommendations, and
instructional materials to help you get more familiar with the things you're
purchasing, as well as basic sexual health information.
· EdenFantasys
-
EdenFantasys is another reliable site that promises discreet and quick shipping
up front. Many of the site's more popular products have video reviews (not the
kind you're thinking of).
· Extreme
Restraints - This site has a lot of similarities to
the other sites on this list, such as discreet shipping and a long track record
of reliability. Extreme Restraints, on the other hand, excels in more unusual
fetish goods. If none of the other sites on this list has what you're looking
for, try this one.
· Agent
Provocateur - This high-end experience is offered by
Agent Provocateur. The store isn't the cheapest (in fact, some of the most
basic toys and lingerie sets are out of reach for most people), but there are a
few goods that are well below the typical budget. It's a wonderful site to look
at with a friend even if you don't buy anything.
The
list also doesn't end there. Pure Romance, too-tmid, Liberator, and Amazing.net
are all good places to browse for more possibilities. It's also worth noting
that Amazon has a quite large assortment of adult toys and accessories. The one
drawback (as we'll see below) is that because Amazon hosts both first- and
third-party vendors, determining their discretionary delivery policies can be
challenging. You may also miss out on any special discounts or coupons used by
smaller firms to attract customers. Furthermore, sex toys will appear in your
order history and suggestions, which you may prefer to avoid. It may, however,
be worthwhile for Prime members or Amazon cardholders.
Identify
Discreet Shipping Policies
Even
the most easygoing and open-minded person is unlikely to welcome a box sporting
the large lettering "Bob's Funtime Sexeteria and Dildo Emporium" at
their door. Fortunately, most larger retailers are aware of this and provide
discreet shipping.
This
policy is handled differently by different stores. Pure Romance, for example,
is as covert as possible from start to finish, posing as a beauty or health
product store even online. Others, such as Extreme Restraints, may be more
frank when you're purchasing, but they still ship products with vague labels.
Check for a FAQ page or a shipping and discretion policy page while shopping on
a website.
It
wouldn't hurt to compare the stated policy to reviews or customer feedback
after you've found it. Amazon, for example, is usually quite excellent about
sending invisibly, but a buttplug or two can sometimes slip through the gaps.
While these reviews can be useful in identifying stores that don't always
follow their policies, they also emphasise a fundamental truth: no matter what
you do, you're taking a risk. You can always set up a PO Box to ensure no one
sees it, but otherwise, you might find yourself swapping slightly odd glances
with your roommate.