Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

VelvetsToys.com features tons of sexy products one might want when planning a bachelorette party. Site owner Velvet stocks cute lingerie, toys, naughty bakeware, undies, candy and other party decorations. You'll also find every possible item that can be created in the likeness of the male member: mints, ice molds, toothpicks and even silverware. In the Los Angeles area and looking for help in throwing a memorable event? Just hire Velvet to do the work for you. Read all the terms and conditions carefully, as Velvet has strict but reasonable policies on cancellations and returns. Payment is by check, money order, credit card or PayPal. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2009-05-15
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

This UK-based company offers a plethora of adult novelty items for your private fun times. Selection is vast but not particularly impressive. CupidsFun.com doesn't carry any of my favorite toys; the majority of the ones for sale look cheap and not particularly effective. I found it really difficult to search the site as you can only search in one particular category at a time. Also, I discovered numerous annoying misspellings, including my all-time least favorite: mastErbation. Gah. Additionally, a stretchy cock sleeve was described as being good for "safe sex," which it most decidedly is not. CupidsFun.com needs to work on copy editing and better product selection before it is ready for a "Quality" rating. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2009-04-10
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Second Sexe is a French language site (thankfully Jane does have a reviewer who speaks French) aimed mainly at women. The site is divided into four sections: La Médiathèque (media library), Le Magasin (store), Le Magazine (magazine), and Le Clube (club). The site really does have a little bit of everything. The media section has a range of french porn for sale as well as audio books (check out the sexy audio sample, it's very well done), and something that they're calling "Sextos" which are sexy text messages and you can order to have sent to your cell phone. The "store" section of the site sells some really cute lingerie as well as the standards (dildos, vibes, lube, bondage gear, books, DVDs). They have a 7 day return policy for unopened/unused merchandise only. The magazine section of the site is full of interesting articles (all in French, of course) on a variety of topics, including an advice column. In the club section, users can register to participate in the site's forums, ask their sexpert questions, and generally personalize their experience on the site (mark favourites, create a wishlist). All in all, Second Sexe is a good looking site and seems to be a great resource for French Speakers. - Shay

Date Reviewed: 2009-04-01
Cost: prices in EUROS Advertising Content: n/a
Category Listings: Amateur / Indie Video / DVD, Audio, BDSM Gear, Books / Zines, Corsets, Lingerie, Mainstream Video/DVD, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Hurray for toy sites that are full of non-toxic toys! In today's day and age, people care starting to really stop and think about what they're putting into their bodies, and Smitten Kitten is one of the few sex toy stores in the US that sells 100% non-toxic toys. Their online site is incredibly easy to navigate (they even have different categories for water based lubes with glycerin versus those without). For an online store, they don't have quite as large a selection as some others, but what they do have is a variety of good quality, non-toxic toys, books and DVDs. I wish the DVDs were categorized better; some of Fatale's and Pink and White's movies weren't under the GLBTQ section, making them harder to find, but overall, I love the DVDs (and the companies that make them) that Smitten Kitten has decided to carry on their site. They also have an events section of their site, which details events at their brick and mortar store, as well as a recently conceived blog (it's only been around since the beginning of 2009, but I look forward to seeing where it goes). This is one of the most body friendly, sex positive sex toy sites out there, and I hope I can make it to their store at some point! - EssinEm

Date Reviewed: 2009-03-25
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

If you're the maker of a new kind of condom, you really have limited choices for how to make your product stand out. MAXPROcondoms.com has found two great ways. First, they've packaged their products in nifty little metal boxes designed to answer the need for style and discretion. Also, they've created a website full of information on incorporating their products into a lifetime of safer sex. Their blog discusses condoms and other birth control methods in the news, as well as other issues related to safer sex, family planning and STI prevention. Also included is a page on dealing with all the potential objections to using condoms and how best to respond. MAXPROcondoms.com's store carries cockrings, lubes, t-shirts and of course condoms. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2009-02-25
Cost: free Advertising Content: moderate
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

It's wonderful to find adult toy stores that stock quality products. Canada-based BittenLip.com is one such store; take a peek at its catalog to find products from today's best sex toy manufacturers like Tantus, JimmyJane, Lelo, Fun Factory and many more. Product descriptions are quite thorough and images are large enough to ensure that you know what you're getting. Measurements are also very helpful on Bitten Lip. You can even click on a product's size to find other toys in the same size range. This is pretty impressive. Also check out their informational articles and their blog covering sexuality topics. Shipping is to Canada and the US only. Prices are listed in Canadian dollars. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2009-02-08
Cost: free Advertising Content: moderate
Category Listings: International Sites, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Lesbian-owned and operated ComeTogetherGiftBaskets.com produces sensual gift baskets for the special women in your life. These contain fun products such as massage oils, candles, mints and small vibrators. They'll design a custom basket as per your request as well. Contact information is clearly spelled out, but shipping and returns information is sadly lacking at the moment. Payments via PayPal. Shipping to the US and Canada only. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2008-12-17
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

With "Eco-Friendly" sex stores popping up all over the place (both online and in the real world), I'm glad to see that there is a new one in Canada as well. BestVibes is predominantly phthalate free, with the exception of some of the vac-u-loc toys (needed for the sex machines). Otherwise, lots of silicone, glass and metal toys abound. They even have a large selection of glycerin free lubes. While I wish that a store with such a great body-friendly selection of items would also have articles/guides/a blog, it's a great start for a site of this type. All prices are in Canadian dollars, so I'm not quite sure how they compare to other sites, but they seem to have some good specials. I look forward to seeing how they continue to develop in the future. - EssinEm

Date Reviewed: 2008-12-11
Cost: Free (retail site) Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: International Sites, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Ordinarily I would pass by a site like MyScreamingO.com with nary a glance. Sex toy sites are as common as midsummer dandelions, so unless a site offers something truly unique, I'm likely to pass it by. But something caught my eye on MyScreamingO.com, which sells cock rings and vibes from the Screaming O line. Perhaps it was the descriptive text accompanying the products, to wit: "Add the flavour of Swing with a Bling to your Thing!" How could anyone resist these words? This is poetry, my friends, or at least as close as we're likely to get to poetry in our time. Items ship from the UK; prices are listed in British pounds. - aag

Date Reviewed: 2008-12-08
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

This retail site claims to be an "education site for pheromones," yet there is only one page of information on pheromones, and none of the studies they mention are cited by name, location, or even time period. They basically have two options; for men, and for women. The women's is supposed to attract men, and the men's is supposed to attracted women, although they have an option for "alternative lifestyles" that mentions that the male pheromones can work for homosexual men as well. I guess all of us queer women and bi people are just out of luck, eh? It also doesn't really back of it's claim of how it medically works, and while there are testimonials, I wonder how much of the change is the pheromones, and how much is the placebo effect; you feel like you're sexier and will have more people attracted to you, ergo you put off a more positive attitude, and therefore people are attracted to me. $70 is a lot to spend for a vial of pheromones when you can't read the research they are supposed to be based off of. I'm pretty unimpressed. - EssinEm

Date Reviewed: 2008-12-02
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Retail Site
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

MauiKink.com is a (you guessed it!) Maui-based company specializing in erotic products handcrafted by local craftspeople whenever possible. They carry a line of custom-designed, hand-blown cupping supplies, vegan- and eco-friendly floggers, and items made from locally grown materials. I'm personally the most fascinated by a vegan paddle called The Hose which is made from clean, recycled fire hose bound in a vinyl handle. Nifty! Credit cards, e-checks and PayPal are accepted. International shipping is available with prior arrangement. MauiKink.come offers a lifetime guarantee on their products. Just keep the receipt and they'll make things right if you ever have a problem. Check out the site for more details on all their policies. - aag

Date Reviewed: 2008-11-18
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

What would happen if you combined a high quality phthalate free exercise ball, sex toys, and wireless vibration? You'd get the sexerciseball! These thermal plastic rubber exercise balls have an area in which you can screw in attachments (like dildos and butt plugs). All of the attachments provide vibration and come with wireless remote controls. This site offers everything you need to get started, and even shows a short video demonstration (although the video fails to show any of the "good stuff"). I am absolutely intrigued! The problem? Although they clearly have contact and privacy information displayed, they mysteriously leave out information about things like shipping and returns. They are also silent about the dimension of the insertable toys themselves, which is an important detail (especially if you plan to bounce on them). It also looks like the toys all use AAA batteries, and from my experience that gives a much weaker vibration than you might imagine. It looks like a super fun product, but I'd be careful to get information about shipping and such before ordering. They have snail mail, phone, and online form contact info. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-09-03
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

This online condom store offers many brands including Trojan, One, Durex, Lifestyles, Kimono, Vivid, Okamoto, Night Light, Pleasure Plus, Female condoms, Rough Rider, Contempo, and more. They even have my favorite, Avanti. You can surf by brand, style, or size. There is information given about each one, and the descriptions are usually helpful. They sell in bulk as well, so if you were wondering where you could purchase 500 glow in the dark condoms...this is your store! In addition to condoms, they offer lubricants and some condom brand vibes. The lubes are highly recognizable name brands like Astroglide, K-Y, Durex, and Aqualube. I notice that they stock Astroglide's glycerin and paraben free formula, which is nice. They have condom instructions, STD info, and a brief history of condom usage as well. The STD info isn't entirely accurate, I noticed. For example, Herpes can easily infect the eyes and nose. So, I would recommend getting more up to date information than is listed here. Customer service, contact, privacy, and shipping info is easy to locate. Please be aware that they charge a 25% restocking fee on returns, and that you might receive emails unless you opt out in your account settings. They are upfront about this in their FAQ. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-08-29
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

This site has a bunch of adult toys, lingerie, and movies. You've likely seen these brands and products on a million other online stores. Whenever I run into a business like this, I look for the things that can set them apart...customer service and product descriptions. This site does offer measurements and runtimes (most of the time). They also have a size chart. That is great! They even have a FAQ, and there is customer service information on shipping and privacy. The problem? The contact info is just an online form. I really don't like that. Be sure to note the 30% restocking fee on items that can actually be returned. I wasn't impressed. The lack of contact info really tore it for me. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-08-29
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Mainstream Video/DVD, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

AdultSensations.ca offers a huge range of sexy adult products shipped out discreetly from Canada. Recently we tried out their Lelo Mia, a tiny vibe that recharges via computer USB port. So cool! Check it out in our Sex Toys section. AdultSensations.ca also carries a number of new toys that are hard (if not impossible) to find elsewhere. They concentrate on toys made of the highest quality materials such as silicone, medical grade plastics and other phthalate-free items. The site also features educational articles and a newly-created podcast. As is the case with all sellers of adult products, AdultSensations.ca has in place a restrictive but fair returns policy. Read it carefully before ordering. Shipping is only available to Canada and the USA. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2008-08-27
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Internet Radio Podcasts, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

This sex toy site offers many of the usual suspects from Doc Johnson, California Exotic Novelties, Fun Factory, Kama Sutra, njoy, Fleshlight, and more. The site has a very clean and easy to navigate design, and the descriptions of the products are thorough and helpful. In addition to sex toys and safer sex supplies, they offer novelties for bachelorette/bachelor parties and some limited fetish/bondage stuff (including enema devices). There is sound on the index page, and I recommend going there just to hear the digital host say the word "dildos". Customer service, shipping, contact, and other info are all available and easy to find. A nice, clean, and well designed shop with quite a few high quality toys. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-08-21
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

This UK shop offers a dizzying array of high quality electrostimulation devices! You'll find control boxes, remotes, insertables, electrodes, furniture, and accessories. The descriptions of the merchandise are quite thorough, and they all have pictures. One of the coolest little tools available is the ABox, a control box that can deliver audio driven electro stimulation. What does that mean? It means that you can have someone writhing along to music, or tell them that if they make a noise they will definitely be rewarded/punished with immediate feedback. I just love that! There is an electric pony device here as well, and it is a unique piece of furniture based on the classic "suspension horse" or "spanish pony". It has a steel contact bar running the length of it, and it definitely would supply a novel experience. The customer service and contact info is superb, and you can contact these folks a variety of ways. Payment is through credit card, debit card, and cheque/postal order (for UK residents only). They have a store devoted to their US clients as well, and they deliver just about anywhere that it is legal to. I think this is a great little shop! If you are interested in electrostimulation play, please make sure to do your homework about safety. It seems that the shop owners are quite open to communication with clients to determine how to best meet your needs, and they most likely can point you in the right direction for safety information as well. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-08-20
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, International Sites, 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