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11 Discreet Sex Toys For Travel, Because A Girl's Gotta Be Prepared For Anything
Taking sex toys on journeys can be a tricky undertaking: you have to manage power requirements, discretion, noise, and hygiene at the bottom of your suitcase. General rules for traveling with sex toys include putting them in a Ziploc bag for hygiene, making sure they're powered off and, if possible, removing batteries and storing them safely (tape across both battery ends if you can) to avoid accidental activation. Bullet vibes that genuinely look like bullets and anything that looks "dangerous" are a bad idea to have in hand luggage: be careful about handcuffs, anything involving electric shocks, or bondage equipment that could be misconstrued.
And as much as you might think that discreet sex toys disguised as something else — like Crave's genius Vesper vibrator necklaces, or vibes that look like lipsticks — are a good idea for travel, you're forgetting the X-ray machine. In these days of heightened security, it's a good idea to carry things that aren't pretending to be anything else, even if, in size, sound and shape, they're not shouting it either.
A note: packing lube (and specialized toy cleaner, if that's your thing) is important, but keep it below 100mL to fit the airline regulations, otherwise it'll end up being thrown out. Put it in your clear liquids bag with a blank sticky label over the brand label if you're embarrassed — but the security staff won't be. They've seen everything.
Iroha by TENGA Sakura Vibrator, $71
If you’d love to travel with a toy but are scared of having the TSA or hotel cleaning staff prod your dildo with a confused expression, the Sakura clitoral vibrator is a good bet. It looks like a dumpling, but is sufficiently toy-like not to cause problems. It also comes with a variety of ways to charge itself, (you have the option of USB or outlet charging) as well as a case for transit.
Iroha Tenga, $71, Amazon
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Orgasm Gold Love Balls, $22
One quality you’ll need when traveling with toys, particularly if you’re away for a while, is versatility. These vibrating love balls by Orgasm Gold are a cross between Ben Wa balls and vibrating love eggs. Basically, they can be inserted vaginally or anally, are controlled remotely, and pack a hell of a vibrating punch. They’re also light — each ball only weighs 22 grams — and they’re small, making them ideal for people who pack light.
Orgasm Gold Love Balls, $22, Love Honey
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Tracey Cox Supersex Bullet Vibrator, $17
The Tracey Cox line gets good reviews across the board, and this affordable, tiny vibe is one of the bestsellers. Tiny vibes (“bullet” ones, if you’re not up on the lingo) are incredibly popular for travelers, because they’re not unwieldy and only require one AAA battery. The bonus? This model is also completely waterproof, which is ideal in case there’s a packing accident and your water bottle goes everywhere.
Tracey Cox Supersex Bullet Vibrator, $17, Love Honey
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Temptation Mini Anal VIbrator, $23
If you want some anal play on the (discreet) go, this is the perfect toy — it’s a tiny anal vibe made out of rubber, with the bulbs of anal beads into the bargain (so no need to pack two toys). It’s only 4.5 inches long, so it’s capable of fitting in the tiniest bag, plus it has removable batteries (one AAA is required). It’s not waterproof though, so no using it in the hotel shower.
Temptation Mini Anal Vibrator, $23, Love Honey
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Disposable Durex Touch Play Vibrator, $15
If you want to take something you aren’t intending to bring back, this tiny finger vibe from Durex is a good bet. It’s a one-shot use and is estimated to provide 20-30 minutes of stimulation, and can be used on your own or with a partner. It’s waterproof plastic, so it can be used anywhere. Just remember to dispose of it properly afterwards.
Disposable Durex Touch Play Vibrator, $15, Love Honey
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Lovehoney Flash USB Rechargable Vibe, $45
The wave of rechargeable vibrators are a godsend to traveling ladies — boosting power is no longer a matter of running out to negotiate batteries at a corner shop. With models like the Lovehoney Flash USB vibe, you can just plug their flash drives into your USB for charging, and you’re good to go. The Lovehoney model’s also waterproof and incredibly quiet for discretion in hotels.
Love Honey Flash USB Rechargable Vibe, $45, Love Honey
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We-Vibe 4 Plus, $104
If you’re away for work a lot, this is the sex toy to pack. The We-Vibe 4 Plus allows your partner to connect with it via smartphone using an app, no matter how far away she or he is. The We-Vibes are great for couples fun in person too, and have many travel advantages — USB rechargeable, waterproof — though the makers recommend it doesn’t sit in extreme cold, so storing it in a plane’s hold may be a no-no. The app’s available for both Android and iPhone.
We-Vibe 4 Plus, $104, Amazon
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JimmyJane Form 2 Clitoral Vibe, $70
Yes, it’s expensive, but there’s a reason that JimmyJane’s silicon creations are at the top of the market. This vibe is one for the people who’d rather not carry gigantic phalluses in their carry-ons. It actually looks kind of sweet — but it’s ideal for travelers, because it comes with cordless USB recharge and is completely waterproof. It also has a “travel safe” function which allows it to be locked, so it won’t turn on while in transit. Buy the JimmyJane Form 2 Clitoral Vibe here.
JimmyJane Form 2 Clitoral Vibe, $70, Amazon
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Tracey Cox Supersex Silicon Love Ring, $12
If you want to pack a vibrating cock ring and don’t want to go the easier route of a simple ring without bells and whistles, then this is probably your best bet for travel, as it’s not too flashy and doesn’t have parts that might break off or get damaged. It’s reusable and comes with three different sets of batteries, with 40 minutes of use each. It doesn’t have a travel safe button, so make sure it’s secure and the batteries are removed before going. Buy the Tracey Cox Supersex Silicon Love Ring here.
Tracey Cox Supersex Silicon Love Ring, $12, Love Honey
Image: Tracey Cox.
Entice Grace Extra Quiet G-Spot Vibrator, $24
This is for people who really emphasize quietness in their vibes while traveling. It’s been created as “whisper-quiet” vibe, so it’s meant to be basically undetectable (perfect if you really want to get it on in a hostel). It also needs two AAA batteries which can be removed for travel, which means no accidental quiet buzzing in your packing — and it’s waterproof. Buy the Entice Grace Extra Quiet G-Spot Vibrator here.
Entice Grace Extra Quite G-Spot Vibrator, $24, Amazon
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L'Amour G Probe, $19
If you would prefer traveling without the difficulties of powered toys, a probe or dildo is your best bet — but you’ll want a sturdy and easily-cleaned one that won’t be bothered by traveling. The L’Amour G Probe is a good bet: it’s silicon, can be boiled or bleached to make it hygienic, and is only 4.5 inches long. Remember to pack it (in a Ziploc bag) surrounded by padding so it won’t get bumped. Buy L’Amour G Probe here.
L’Amour G Probe, $19, Amazon
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