Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

A sex toy store with the stated values of being sex positive, body positive, eco-sexual (environmentally friendlier), socially aware, into community activism, local-first in their purchasing habits, and actively celebrating all sexualities, genders, and forms of gender expression? Fuck yeah! You won't find irresponsible crap like desensitizing anal lubes or toxic chemicals here. They have a long list of what they WON'T stock, and that includes things like: phthalates, amines, ceteareth-6, mineral oil, parabens, petrochemicals, petrolatum, popylene glycol, synthetic fragrances, sulfates, and ureas. So, what do they stock? This Portland, Oregon based store has a lot of the old favorites such Hitachi, Tantus, Lelo, and Oh Mi Bod. They also have some really stunning stuff like the Jackboot paddle from Icon Brands (which is a paddle that has the sole of a boot on the impact surface), leather ropes that look like vines of roses, artistic and fun crops (such as skull and crossbones), and gorgeous plugs and paddles made of glass and decorative crystals! You'll also find interesting stuff like vulva puppets, dramatic makeup kits, edible jawbreaker ball gags, cyborg fleshlights, and more! They are fairly good about listing measurements and materials, including the measurement of the "active" part of the toy (as well as the "passive"). The gender expression section made me very happy, as it used respectful language and offered a wide range of practical products like dilators, breast forms, and binders. The DVD section has everything from hardcore smut to sexual documentaries, and lists work from companies that I personally have a very high opinion of in general. It is easy to work your way through the products, and you can even select categories such as "Directed by Women". The events section has ticket sales to educational workshops, and at the time I visited that included a participatory class on kissing. The toy care section is a very thorough and accurate guide to how to care for different types of toys, and I'd give it a Vamp's pick for this part alone. The site also uses an icon system to help give fast information about toys. This info includes whether the toy is made in the USA, made in the Pacific Northwest, vegan friendly, submersible in water, a winner at the Feminist Porn Awards, and more! I loved this quick visual system! Shipping, returns, contact, and privacy info is all easy to locate and clear. Hours of operation are listed, and so is an estimate for response time on emails. I loved the fact that you will not be added to unsolicited email newsletters or anything here, which is an unfortunate rarity. This store is still building an inventory and a style, but I am loving what I see so far. The mission style of this place is beautiful, and would be a good guide for this industry as well as a pretty good template for a better world in general. Excellent new store with a bright future, go buy something from them! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2012-01-18
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: Amateur / Indie Video / DVD, BDSM Gear, Mainstream Video/DVD, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies, Sexuality Info

If you are looking for adult toys, lingerie, books, jewelry, games, or holiday related items this is a great one stop shopping experience! There are all of the usual suspects like vibrators, dildos, and such. The descriptions here go the extra mile though (like books often listing page counts and actual physical dimensions). If you are looking for a sex doll, this store often has images of the dolls themselves (as fully inflated). Dallas Novelty goes beyond the basics and has items like cupping sets, electrostimulation toys, chastity devices, swings, enema equipment, and their own brand of equipment. They also stock a nice selection of breast forms, gaffs, padded panties, packer gear, and form bras. I liked the organization of the site, which helps guide you to the exact thing you are looking for rather swiftly. All of the policies are written out very clearly, and are easy to find. You should note the 30% restocking fee, email list add, and no cancellation on orders. Customer service info is also easy to locate and contact info includes toll free phone number, email, form, and mailing address. This site was up for an Xbiz Award in 2011, and they have an active Twitter account that offers special discounts to followers. They currently take orders from the US and Canada only. I was really overwhelmed by the huge variety and quality of the merchandise here, but I did have one pet peeve. They offer desensitizing agents that contain benzocaine, lidocaine, and menthol for anal play. I love the fact that this is one of the only shops that tells you what is in these desensitizing agents, that is a rarity and extremely responsible! I just wish that they didn't offer them in the first place, because these things are really a bad choice for anal play. Anal sex shouldn't hurt, and if you feel pain it is important that you are aware of it and stop to figure out what is wrong. Other than that small gripe (which may be more about what folks are willing to buy than about the store being willing to sell it), I am super impressed. Definitely recommended! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-12-20
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Books / Zines, Fetish Wear, jewelry, Lingerie, Mainstream Video/DVD, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies, Shoes

Handmade, original, and good looking furniture designed for folks that have physical conditions that make sex a bit challenging! This UK artisan has swinging beds, love slopes (wedges), queening stools, leg slings, and more. There are also quite a few essays and jokes about getting older, facing physical challenges, and general goofing off. I became a bit nervous about the sexual stimulants section that discussed some illegal drugs, but they are not advocating that choice or presenting themselves as doctors. All of the policies are very clear here, and quite generous. The prices are listed, and are in Pound Sterling. The price includes shipping, taxes, and all other relevant costs (unless you go for an expedited shipping choice). There are several contact and payment choices, so there is sure to be some method that works for you. The company ships worldwide, and they appear to offer a lot of free extras (if you ask). A wonderful resource for folks that are mobility impaired and sexy as ever! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-12-20
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

This medical fetish web store is incredibly well done! The selection and apparent quality of the goods is wonderful, and includes all of the medical gear you'd expect (like straight jackets, nurse outfits, and institutional restraints). It also has quite a few goodies that take it right over the top (such as overnight sleeping cages, breathplay hoods, bondage chairs, electrical stimulation toys, ball weights, catheters, and retractors). If you are into latex, you'll find plenty of it here! Each product has a full description, including specs such as measurements. There is also expert advice on each product that gives you a bit of an idea of how or why you'd want to use it, and a great care and cleaning info section too. Customers can also write reviews and tag products, which is useful. The customer service, contact, shipping, returns, privacy, and warranty information is all very thorough and easy to find. This is exactly how to do a web store the right way. Well organized, stocked, and sexy as all get out! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-08-01
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Enemas / Watersports, Fetish Wear, Latex / PVC / Rubber, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies, Shoes

You've probably heard of this product by now. It is a genital cosmetic colorant designed for use by females, and it promises to dye genitals a more youthful pink to burgundy color. Each of the products have names like "Ginger" and "Marilyn". When you order, you receive 20 disposable applicators, a mixing dish, labia colorant dye, and an instructional guide. You also get the assurance that the product has never been tested on animals. This website is an amazon webstore, so all of the really useful information about privacy and customer service info is on amazon. This site mainly acts as a link to those things. There is no information about the actual materials used in the dye, so it will be difficult to evaluate whether or not it contains anything that you may be allergic to using. I found that rather suspect for a dye, since I like to look over ingredients whenever I'm going to use something on my hair. I would certainly want to evaluate ingredients before dying my genitals. I will throw in one tiny bit of rare editorial content here, as someone that deeply adores genitalia. Genitals naturally come in a variety of colors and shapes, that is part of the beauty of them. If you want to see female genitals change color, then I recommend pleasing them. A physically aroused woman will naturally change color as blood rushes to her vulva, and you may not be able to see that if you cover her response with dye. That said, folks dye their hair and do all sorts of body mods. How you decide to alter your body is strictly up to you. Have fun with what you've got, but never be ashamed of what you have! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-07-18
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

If you want to see some really unique silicone dildos that look like antique works of art, then you should browse the product line of this company. At the moment, it appears that they are only dealing with wholesale orders. You can download a .pdf catalogue, but there are no prices or store locations listed. Contact is limited to email and phone number. There are links to their youtube channel, blog, and Twitter. The products are designed and manufactured in Canada, and state that they are eco-friendly. No privacy info, shipping, FAQ, or other company information is available. The products shown are just gorgeous, but the information isn't very helpful or complete. I would be super happy to give them a much better review when they add more content, as they seem to be creating some really interesting products. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-07-13
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

I wasted my time, so that you don't have to. This page is plastered with small headshots of porn stars, some of which have titles under them like "Best Legs". If you click on one of the pictures, it sets up a framed view in which you can purchase stuff from mallcom or thevod. Sometimes you get really lucky, and there is just a broken image or a 404 error. Skip it! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2010-11-13
Cost: Free Advertising Content: High - it is just a link list
Category Listings: Mainstream Video/DVD, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Ali is sort of like a kinky consultant and personal shopper. She offers customized kits with themes like The "I Want To Give My Wife An Orgasm", "Weapons of Ass Destruction", "Chastity", "Feminization", and a lot more. Some of the themes are rather intriguing like "The Rape Survivor", "The Limited Mobility/Reduced Stamina", and "Prostate Cancer" boxes. In order to secure her services, you have to contact her and fill out one of her questionnaires that require you to (in my opinion) give out quite a bit of personal information, which allows her to tailor make the kit to your interests. Payment is through AlertPay, Green Dot Money Paks, or certificates for The Stockroom. I love the idea of this service, but I would have really appreciated seeing more examples of how a completed box might look within a given price range. The customer service, contact, privacy, and shipping info is also a bit vague. Given the highly personal nature of the business, I can imagine that it may be hard to be less vague. The fact still remains that in the initial email she is expecting age, occupation, email, or phone number as well as answers to an intimate questionnaire. The consumer has Ali's email and a PO Box. Some of the payment methods have the bonus of being anonymous, but they also have the downside of being hard to track in the unlikely event that a purchase doesn't go as planned. In addition to this, she links to her blog and a few other sites that she manages. There are also two interesting essays on "Finding a Kinky Partner" and "Girlfriends, Wives, and Strap Ons." I'm giving it a quality rating, with a large caveat emptor regarding the sharing of personal information and payment methods. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2010-11-13
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Fetish Wear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies, Uncategorizable

If you've ever wanted to look dramatic and magical while having sex, it is hard to beat a toy that can make lightning spring from your tongue. Violet wands are a kind of electrostimulation toy that can give sensations from mild tingles to painful shock, and this store is one of the best sources for them that I've ever seen online. You don't know how to use one? No worries. This site actually has an extensive education section that explains just about everything you'll ever need to operate one in a safe, creative, and enjoyable manner. I was very impressed with the responsible and informative nature of the writing here. The customer service, contact, warranty, privacy, and other information were also clearly stated and easy to find. There are many more options for payment than I am used to finding on an adult toy store site, including a layaway plan. The products on the site include just about everything you'd ever need to play with these tools including full pre-built violet wand kits (from 7-40 pieces), rakes, combs, spirals, massaging electrodes, cautery/branding, probes, transport and storage options, and conductive toys. If you want to build your own kit, they guide you through that process as well. They accept orders from North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. There are a lot of "extra mile" features to the customer service here, including 24/7 support and an amazing exchange program. There is even a better price policy, that helps to give you the best price there is on an item. I am extremely impressed! It has been a long time since I've felt like a kid reading through a Christmas catalogue, but this site gave me that feeling. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2010-10-13
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: Advice / Education, BDSM Gear, Safer Sex Info, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

The "Sneaky Sack" is a waterproof bag with a nylon lining, designed to hang on a clothing hanger with an article of clothing over the top of it, to hide things. What sorts of things? Well, sextoys do come to mind and get top billing at the website. It has 3 storage sections, and comes in a few different colors (although I'm not sure why that's important, since the whole point is to hide it.) Ordering is via secure server through the parent company, "Holistic Wisdom, Inc." - if you click on their "terms of service" link, you'll find that your product is not returnable unless defective. You'll also find shipping and ordering info. Product is $49.95.

Date Reviewed: 2010-08-12
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

ConfidentialComfort.com stocks a small but powerful selection of fucking devices. With various insertable toys, adjustable feet and some BDSM-friendly attachments, these can be customized for all your machine-sex needs. Site design is stuck in 1996; I'd strongly suggest that the webmaster invest some money in simple updates that would make this information much more accessible to today's internet audience. Additionally, the pictures shown don't do a good job of showing off features of the products. If you're asking folks for their money -- especially for something so intimate -- it behooves you to make your wares looks as shiny and desirable as possible. This includes multiple views, hi-res pictures, and something more than line drawings (!!!) for BDSM supplies. Prices are listed in Great British pounds. All items are pretty pricey, but having a robot do all the work for you isn't cheap, right? It's unclear if ConfidentialComfort.com ships outside of the UK, but at the moment shipping is free within the bounds of that nation. Paypal is accepted for payment, or you can print off the order form and send a check. Machines are guaranteed for a full year after purchase. ConfidentialComfort.com, your products look amazing. Now bring your site design and functionality up to the same standards. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2010-03-18
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Are you the type of person who very carefully plans for your sexual encounters, every detail in mind? If so, this *might* be a product you are interested in. WarmingItUp sells warming sleeves for sextoys - either a single toy size for $49.95, or a double toy size sleeve for $79.95. The pre-planning means you need to microwave the warming gel packs first, and then the sleeve will keep your toys warm for up to about 30 minutes. It's an idea with merit, but obviously not so much for a spontaneous experience. The price is also pretty steep, compared to using hot water, or a heating pad that you might already own. Available in black and red, shipping to U.S. addresses only, returns are accepted for unopened/unused products but you pay the shipping if it's not defective. - Jane

Date Reviewed: 2010-02-24
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

The internet probably hosts thousands of sex-toy websites. Alas, only a tiny fraction of them are worth visiting. I'm happy to report that MyPleasure.com is one such site. You won't find crap toys here, just quality products and loads of smart advice. Beginners will find information on what to choose first; there are also suggestions for toys suitable for people who are disabled and pregnant women. The site also features a number of educational articles and quizzes (I got a 100% on the anal sex quiz, yay me!). Shipping is worldwide; returns information is clearly spelled out. Check out MyPleasure.com for toys and education. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2010-02-24
Cost: free Advertising Content: moderate
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

4-PlayHeaven.co.uk stocks a whole lot of crap. Usually I wouldn't bother writing about a site so filled with jelly toys, cheap gag gifts and lubes of questionable quality. And I have to mention the insanity of 4-PlayHeaven.co.uk's permalinks, which are so ridiculously cumbersome that I have to wonder what they were thinking. But the site has one -- and only one -- redeeming feature. They stock a precious few items that I've seen almost no where else, such as breast forms for cross dressers and transgendered women. If you're in the UK and in need of these items, it might be worth it to visit 4-PlayHeaven.co.uk. Otherwise, I'd try somewhere else. -aag

Date Reviewed: 2010-02-15
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

I really appreciate sex toy stores that look clean and neat, and that's what you'll find at Bondara.co.uk. No dirty shelves, dusty inventory or dark dank corners here. Everything is well-organized and lovingly described, including products' materials, sizes and any other special properties. The selection is vast, which is good if you're looking for lots of choices and not so good if you're only looking for the BEST choices. Because Bondara carries damn near everything, some items are simply not the most desirable products. Nevertheless, there's tons of information on the site to help you decide: customer ratings, reviews, product guides, as well as a free delivery on larger orders within the UK and a quite reasonable returns policy. Not in the UK? There's a currency converter built in and shipping is available to the USA. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2010-02-09
Cost: free Advertising Content: moderate
Category Listings: International Sites, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

The webmaster of KegelsMaster.com claims that those ubiquitous vaginal squeezing exercises are damn near worthless unless the muscles have something to squeeze against. And of course, he's got the perfect thing for you to squeeze against: a dildo-shaped piece of plastic whose business end opens like the jaws of an alligator. Slip this bad boy into the vagina, force the jaws shut and you've got the proper resistance, it's claimed. And unlike BenWa balls or vaginal barbells, the KegelMaster is adjustable. Springs in the handle end can be moved and combined to give many different levels of increasingly difficult resistance. I was given this product by the webmaster. I toyed with it for ages. I moved the little springs around (they seem perfectly sturdy) and made the alligator jaws talk (it had lots to say). But for the life of me I could not bring myself to insert it. Perhaps it's my own bias built from 20+ years of Kegeling my lil' pants off (and hearing an embarrassing amount of praise for the tightness of my Love Tunnel), but I cannot accept the assertion that one must employ additional resistance in order to train the vaginal muscles any more than I'd believe that squats, sit-ups or jogging were ineffective muscle-builders unless they're done with weights strapped to the body. Nevertheless, I can tell you that the website is clear and easily navigable; the product dispatched quickly and discreetly. Payment is via PayPal and the KegelMaster ships worldwide. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2010-02-07
Cost: free site, $98.95 for product Advertising Content: moderate
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Thanks to GoBackToBed.com, I have now seen the very worst adult product ever invented. The site run by two women who use the tagline "Women Owned, Mother Approved." That gave me high hopes that the products on the site would be female friendly. Alas, it was not to be. They sell everything imaginable in the world of adult toys, or at least everything stocked by their affiliate parent. It's really a shame that they couldn't have cherry-picked the items they were willing to sell, because otherwise the site seems awesome. Huge selection, reasonable prices, discreet shipping are all great (and available from about a hundred other online retailers), but I cannot give the nod to a site that sells not one but three different vaginal shrink creams, various flavors of deep-throat desensitizers and a number of anal numbing agents. Not to mention what could possibly be the worst product I've ever seen: an anal shrink cream. Wow. Anal shrinkage? Do we really need this? For whom is the ass in its natural state not tight enough? I am beyond disappointed that a site that seems sex-positive would carry such a sex-negative product. Ladies, the idea of your site is just grand, but you're going to have to find a supplier more open to customization if you'd like the message of your site to match the products. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2009-12-22
Cost: free site Advertising Content: moderate
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Enforced Obedience is an online fetish boutique for the BDSMers out there in need of paraphernalia. Considering the simple site design, I was very impressed with their range of stock: aside from the usual gags and cuffs, they carry more serious items like chastity devices, enema kits, and panic hooks, as well as some intense items that made me wince (like tawses and anal speculums). EO offers same day (on orders before 2pm) discrete shipping in the UK. Returns accepted on unopened merchandise. If you're having trouble stocking your dungeon, this little boutique might have just what you need. -Shay

Date Reviewed: 2009-12-03
Cost: free to browse Advertising Content: n/a
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

KinkyBlue.co.uk calls itself a sex toy website with a heart, and judging by the selection of products I saw they seem to practice what they preach. The site prominently features lots of high-quality silicone products, large pictures and thorough product descriptions. The only thing that bothered me were the "Gay" and "Lesbian" sex toy categories. I consider it just a tiny bit presumptuous to divvy up toys that way. Spend enough cash with KinkyBlue and you'll earn a discount on future purchases. This program is called the "Loyalty Points Scheme," a vaguely nefarious name for an otherwise admirable program. In addition you'll find a gallery, forum and collection of saucy stories. Shipping, contact and returns information is clearly spelled out. Paypal is accepted for payment. Prices are listed in Great British pounds but shipping is available worldwide. Nice job, KinkyBlue, for creating a site that stands out from the rest of the sex-toy pack. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2009-11-19
Cost: free Advertising Content: moderate
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, International Sites, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Satistec.com stocks the USA line of Japanese-based TENGA onacups. These are discreet masturbatory devices, designed to look more like manly grooming products than sex toys. I've tried a few TENGA toys with my male pals and found them to be quite fun; unfortunately Satistec.com only carries a fraction of the available TENGA models. Right now in fact they only seem to be selling four different styles of onacups. Additionally, the site advertises a contest that seems already to have ended. On the positive side, Satistec.com links to some YouTube demo videos, lists its shipping and returns policies quite clearly, and accepts payment via PayPal. If I were in the market for a TENGA? I'd find a site that sold all of them instead of just a few. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2009-11-16
Cost: free Advertising Content: moderate
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies