Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

I really wanted to give these folks a great review, but the customer service info just wasn't there. The Toronto-based company sells "...[E]rotic massage oils, edible massage oils, arousal lotions, warming potions and personal lubricants." The edible massage oils come in flavors like watermelon, hot caramel, creamsicle, and cherry. They list their ingredients for all of the products. I noticed a lot of stuff like avocado oil, peppermint, ginseng, and menthol. I'm guessing quite a few of these items warm up, so go easy at first. Contact info appears to be email only. I didn't see any customer service information, or in depth and serious discussion of what the less obvious products actually do. There is just a lot of talk about how they will stir up desire and encourage sensuality. I may be old fashioned, but I always want to know HOW something plans on doing that. Does it just smell pretty, warm up, taste good, make me sprout feathers? What? As you are surfing, you should know that there is sound on almost every page. An intriguing start, and I'd love to give them a better review if they offer more customer service and product information. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-07-20
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

This is another cookie cutter online sex shop. It is based in the UK, so the prices are in UK pounds. They offer bdsm gear, cupping sets, electrosex toys, clothes, condoms, sex dolls, mould your own kits, and more. The length measurements are usually listed on toys, and the clothes are mostly "one size fits all" without a size chart. Deliveries are made by Royal Mail, Parcel Force, and XDP. Privacy, returns, shipping, and contact info is very easy to find. Make sure to read the returns policy, because it seems to appear that they will ask you to cover the return shipping cost on incorrect and damaged items that may be sent to you. I wasn't impressed. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-06-23
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: International Sites, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

The fine folks at family-owned NobEssence recently launched their online store featuring handmade wooden sex toys that could easily double as sculptures. We've reviewed some of these gorgeous products on Jane's Guide; go check them out in the Sex Toys Review section if you are so inclined. NobEssence.com is laid out clearly, with good descriptions and photographs of their products. Each sculpture comes in a padded storage box, good for hiding away your toy from prying eyes. And (get this!) they'll custom design a toy just for you if you'd like. Information on returns can be found on a PDF form, which seems slightly odd; nevertheless, the policy is quite reasonable. Highly recommended for those who love unique, high-quality pleasure objects. - AAG » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2008-04-29
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Cock Power is the spec-cock-ular offspring of Spartacus Leather. The site features all manner of leather, rubber, metal and nitrile product to decorate and enhance your favorite penis. Items range from simple cock rings to wicked looking stretchers, weights and chastity devices. In other words, you'll find something for your dick no matter what level of sensation you're after. CockPower.com shows explicit pictures of the products in use, which is both informative and darn sexy. In addition, site users can participate in forums and read articles on safety, materials and techniques. The returns policy is restrictive, as you'd expect for this sort of product, but it's all clearly spelled out in the FAQs. - AAG » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2008-04-28
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

I participated recently in an online survey where the reward for completion was a gift card to Pure Romance. "Cool," I thought. "What could be wrong with free sex toys?" Well the problem is that the sex toys they sell are not very high quality. In perusing their site, I found precious little that I'd consider sticking inside myself. They carry a proliferation of cheap jelly toys and other items of questionable quality. PureRomance.com sells a set of "vaginal dialators" which range from 2" to 5" in diameter according to the product description. I am almost certain that this product is mislabeled; I cannot think of any products meant for the vagina which measure 5" across, much less something designed to stretch the vagina gently. It's this kind of misinformation that really bothers me on a site where the focus is supposed to be on feminine empowerment and education. I found while trying to place my order that I could not use my gift card without first supplying Pure Romance with a credit card number. They promptly made a charge on the credit card, even though my total purchase price was below the amount on my gift card. They did refund the charge after I called to complain -- but this is an entirely avoidable mistake. Pure Romance's main area of business is the recruitment of representatives who are trained to hold home sex toy parties. Given the low quality merchandise and misinformation found on their site, I'd be wary of any guidance given to me by a representative. Buyer beware. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2008-04-27
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Laura runs a very small sex toy shop. How small? Try two items. But, they are unique items: hand-made metal toys designed by her husband and tested by her. The two toys, one is a dildo and the other is a sort of vaginal plug/ball, are both shipped in red velvet bags. Payment can be made with either credit-card or paypal, discrete billing is offered. Interesting note about the site: the page backgrounds use photos that I suspect are of Laura herself! Check out our sextoy review section, as AAG has reviewed both of the products that are for sale. - Shay

Date Reviewed: 2008-04-16
Cost: free to browse Advertising Content: n/a
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Although NaughtyBasketsStore.com is not the worst sex toy site on the web, it's also not even close to the best. Geared toward couples, it offers a relatively small selection of lower-end toys. Navigation is a complete disaster; choose the "Vibrators & Cock Rings" section, for example, and you'll find a ten-page mashup of vibes, rings, and dildos. Dildos, in with the vibes? Why? There's no way to search by price or material, so it's all a matter of clicking through page after page. Policies seem sketchy at best, and according to the main page, there have been issues with placing orders. With so many other wonderful toy sites on the 'net, there's no reason to tolerate the sloppiness of this site. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2008-03-27
Cost: free Advertising Content: moderate
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Finally, a sex toy store dedicated to male sexuality! They call themselves Gay Boyz Toys, but the toys sold here can be used by men of any sexual orientation. GBT is a California based business and their stock ranges from anal toys and bondage gear, to electrical toys and insertables, and a whole lot more. I was quite impressed with both the quality of the products they stock and the price points. In addition to toys, they also sell some DVDs and have a Pay Per View gay video theatre attached to the site. Their return policy is laid out very clearly, as are their ordering and shipping policies. - Wolfe

Date Reviewed: 2008-03-13
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Dr. Peter Quintieri invented a damn cool device called My Buddy, which positions a wand-style vibrator so that it can be ridden by a horny woman. Such as myself. Which I did--read the review in Jane's Sex Toy Reviews section. HowsYourBuddy.com offers the My Buddy cushion for sale, along with several accessories such as a wand-style vibrator, specialized heads for the vibrator, and a variable-speed controller that made me swoon with pleasure. The site includes plentiful information on use, design and care for the toy; there's also a contact form and phone number. If you cannot afford a product like the Sybian (and few of us realistically can), then My Buddy serves as a perfectly wonderful substitute. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2008-02-01
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

The Naughty Bag is naught but a slickly-designed affiliate link farm. If you try to purchase any product from the site, you are taken off-site to a reputable adult toy store; it is from this store that you are actually making your purchase. This begs the questions: Who will replace your product if something goes wrong? To whom are you giving your credit card number? And most importantly, why would you bother with The Naughty Bag as your middle man when you could go directly to the source? Keep in mind that clicking on a link from The Naughty Bag will almost certainly set a 90-day cookie on your computer, which will give the owners of the site a percentage of any purchase you make on the legitimate site; consider clearing the cookies on your computer *before* you make a purchase on the legitimate site. The Naughty Bag is the very worst sort of online sex-toy retailer. With the proliferation of truly wonderful, innovative and customer-oriented toy sites out there, why in the world would you waste your time with a site like this one? - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2008-01-30
Cost: free Advertising Content: very high
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

SMA (Sex Machines Australia) offers some pretty unique products. Sure they have the standard rabbit vibe and a few other familiar products, but they also have really interesting vibrators that I've never seen before - and that's saying something. They have vibrators that look like the offspring of dildos crossed with power tools and this neat little device from Canada that stimulates the clit using air flow. SMA also markets their own sex machines: there's the VW1 which resembles a Sybian; the SMA 001 that sports a thrusting dildo with a built in ejaculation function (for that realistic touch), and finally the SMA 002, which also offers thrusting (but no ejaculation) but is more portable so a user can play in a larger variety of positions and locations. All very cool products that I would love to try out myself! - Shay

Date Reviewed: 2007-12-14
Cost: n/a Advertising Content: n/a
Category Listings: International Sites, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Fun Fashion is a UK-based site specializing in lingerie, club wear and sex toys. They also carry a small collection of standard sex toys. The interesting thing about Fun Fashion is their selection of hand-made adult baby items. You can send in the measurements of your favorite adult baby and have a bib, outfit or booties made. Also, many of their foot fashions are available in US sizes up to 16, which is perfect for trans-folks. Shipping, contact and privacy information is all provided. Clicking the American flag on the top of the page allows you to view prices in US dollars, although all transactions are completed in GB Pounds.

Date Reviewed: 2007-12-06
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: Ageplay, International Sites, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Branded Butterfly is the creative outlet for Katie, an artist with a special interest in BDSM relationships. Her site features handmade treasure boxes, collages and other personalized items, including a few related to age-play. Coming soon will be a collection of paddles. Any of Katie's products would make a nice gift for that hard-to-shop-for kinkster in your life. Katie provides very clear ordering instructions, especially as they relate to personalization. Payment is accepted through PayPal; Branded Butterfly ships only within the US. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-12-04
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies, Uncategorizable

For Your Nymphomation's owner, Vera Worthington, has created a line of storage products for every last one of your sexual products. Need a cute little case for condoms? How about something that will hold a couple of dildos and some vibes? Or even a luggage-sized rolling case that will hold dozens of toys? All of these things can be found at For Your Nymphomation. There's even a grouping of cases specifically designed for weddings; made from white faux leather, these would be great gifts for the bride or members of the wedding party. Most of FYN's products come with tiny silver locks and glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls. I really like how there are several images of each product in use, so you get a good idea of what can be stored in the cases. FYN offers discreet shipping and billing worldwide, and will accept returns of unused products within ten days of receipt. - AAG » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2007-12-04
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

This is the website for the Silver Stars adult toy store. They are one of those companies who do the at-home sex toy parties; where women who are too shy to shop at a local store themselves can get together and have a representative come to them to sell them a select sampling of products. At the time of this review, Silver Stars only offers party service in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and the Carolinas, but anyone anywhere can purchase their products online (though they don't seem to be set up for international orders). As one might expect from a company like this, the website doesn't offer much in the way of selection (only one anal toy, only two toys for men) and much of their stock is made up of items aimed at women new to the sex-toy scene - which is great if you are one of those women. What makes the Silver Stars site more interesting is that they also publish a variety of articles on sexuality (gleaned from other sources) and have reviews of a few of their toys. - Shay

Date Reviewed: 2007-11-07
Cost: free to browse Advertising Content: none
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies, Sexuality Info

Safer sex is a subject I take pretty seriously and promote as much as I can, so I was excited about taking a look at an online condom store. The Condom Depot offers a staggering selection of male and female condoms. Not sure which brand or style to choose or how to use a condom? They have a whole section dedicated to condom reviews and a learning center that contains articles on condom use and other condom related articles. The site ships internationally, with Japan and China being the exceptions, and they have multiple shipping options available including free shipping. They also have a very fair return policy which I was happy to see. I really think this is a great site. - Wolfe

Date Reviewed: 2007-11-05
Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: International Sites, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

London-based Babes n Horny carries a huge selection of unique, high-quality butt-plugs and dildos. A smaller grouping of harnesses and sexual sundries rounds out their offerings. Their dildos and plugs are hand-made from silicone; most are available in any one of 40+ extraordinary colors. I really like that you can choose a favorite shade for your toy. Keep in mind, however, that color choice influences price. There can be a large range between letting the company choose a color and the most expensive color options. Babes n Horny stocks a nice selection of "Blue" toys, which are their simpler styles available only in (you guessed it) blue. They also carry a range of amazingly fancy colors and patterns which are far too beautiful to hide away in a drawer. Navigation through the site is a little wonky; they use a side-scrolling option with drop-down menus that made it more difficult for me to compare options. Babes n Horny has a very generous returns policy. They will accept returns for exchange or refund within ten days of receipt. Prices are listed in pounds. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-10-30
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: International Sites, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

CynfullPleasures seems to be a spankin' new internet based sex toy shop. Let's see what they have to offer, shall we? Well, they have a reasonable selection of moderately-priced lower-end sex toys, lingerie and sexual sundries. You won't find any unique or top of the line products here. There is, however, a live help function (off line when I visited) that could offer some assistance with shopping. CynfullPleasures.com has a restrictive returns policy that includes a substantial restocking fee; read carefully before placing an order. Bottom line? There are many sex toy sites out there with better selections and more liberal returns policies. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-10-17
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

I will not hesitate to tell you that I want one of everything offered at AslanLeather.com. Since 1991, owner Carrie Gray has been creating the highest quality BDSM and fetish wear from leather, rubber and vinyl. Their harnesses are absolutely gorgeous, as are their hoods, whips and chastity belts. Aslan Leather carries a nice line of toys that can be used in their dildo harnesses; they also have a selection of vegan items for those who don't want to use leather products. Many of their products are available in larger sizes. They'll custom design products to your specifications, if you don't find something on the site to your liking. And perhaps best of all? AslanLeather.com offers a lifetime guarantee that their products will not break during normal usage. If something does break, Aslan will repair or replace it; plenty of contact options are available on the site. Very cool. I'm so in love with the idea of their leather dildos. I must have one. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-10-10
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

In a perfect world, I wouldn't ever worry about my children riffling through my things when I'm not around. But. I'm pretty sure almost any child knows the exact inventory of their parent's closet, jewelry box and bathroom cabinet, that's just how it IS. The next best thing to the miracle of non-nosy children would be the absolutely gorgeous LoveChest featured at CharlieRed. It's a beautiful, handcrafted wooden locking cabinet made especially for sextoys and adult media. You can get it in a non-locking version if you like, and there are also several wood and finish choices. If the $2,500 Love Chest is beyond your means, they also carry smaller, but also locking, bags made for adult gear. Those options are a black leather, multi-compartment bag that looks almost like a laptop bag, and a smaller black leather bag about the size of a man's shaving kit bag. There are multiple photos of each item, dimensions, and so on. Return policy and privacy policy are clear, contact info is email, phone and mail. - Jane

Date Reviewed: 2007-09-20
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies