By Athena’s SHE-E-OHH Jennifer Jolicoeur

With 30 years in the adult toy industry, I’ve heard it all. People bring me their intimate conundrums, and I offer advice. And since travel is one of life’s greatest adventures—let’s talk about how to safely bring your pleasure products along for the ride.

Vacation s3x has its own magic. There’s bonus erotic energy when you’re away from laundry piles and barking dogs. S3x in a new city and a new bed? Instant adventure. So why leave your favorite vibe behind? It deserves a little getaway too.

One client learned this the hard way: she unpacked her suitcase only to find a TSA note and no Beam Me Up couples’ toy. Talk about a buzzkill! Luckily, you don’t have to fear flying with toys. Follow these tips and let the good times roll.

The modern marvel of rechargeable vibrators has reduced the amount of dead batteries in landfills. They are smarter, stronger, and greener! Some even have travel locks and memory chips. What a time to be alive!

Like your cellphone and laptop, most of these pleasure devices use lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. TSA regulations state that devices with lithium-ion batteries must travel in your carry-on bag, not checked luggage. It’s all about fire safety—if there’s ever an issue, flight crews need to catch it fast.

As the tagline goes: you are free to move about the country! If there’s a toy you adore and you can’t leave home without it, BRING IT WITH YOU. Traveling with your favorite buzzing friend is not illegal, so don’t feel like you can’t. As long as it fits in your carry-on that slides under the seat in front of you, do your thing! If it fits, you sits!

Being in the s3x toy industry as long as I have, I wouldn’t bat an eyelash if TSA questioned me about the vibe in my carry-on. But that’s me! For you shy folks, you may want to get yourself a vibe shaped like a lipstick, like our GlamOrous. Incognito is a sleek vibe that looks like a stylus and can even be worn like a necklace. Both options will blend right in with your makeup.

If your sensual traveling companion doesn’t buzz, it can fly to your destination in your checked luggage. If you have an old-school battery-operated vibe, it can go in your checked luggage too. Just remember: remove the batteries and store them in a plastic baggie apart from the toy.

Whether you stuff your s3x toys in your carry-on or your checked bag, using a S3x Toy Storage Bag is a good idea. Ours is designed to be discreet and travel-friendly. It’s like a sleeping bag that keeps your toy lint- and dust-free. The drawstring closure keeps it secure. 

Bonus: it’s also the perfect place to stash your USB charging cord, so you’re never digging around your luggage wondering where you packed it. One little bag makes traveling with pleasure products easier.

Travel locks on s3x toys were created specifically for those traveling with toys! A toy like The Flirt or Poetry in Motion will give you peace of mind. A simple press of a button will save you from an awkward conversation with airport security. “Miss, can you explain why your Vera Wang duffle bag is vibrating?”

And most importantly—you don’t want your vibe’s battery draining before vacation playtime. You want every drop of that juice!

People’s bags get searched all the time—how many times have you seen TSA pull a water bottle out of someone’s back pack and make them throw it out. Don’t panic. Let the agents do their job. If airport security decides to search your bag and discovers a s3x toy, remember: your vibrator isn’t going to shock them. Stay calm, smile and let them finish the inspection.

Pro tip: don’t make jokes about having a “bomb ass pussy.” TSA won’t find it funny.

If your toy is in a storage bag, it keeps things more discreet and hygienic, which also makes the inspection smoother. And if the agent does pull it out for a closer look, take a deep breath and remember—you’re traveling with a personal wellness item, not doing anything wrong. Sometimes a little humor helps too. You’ll always remember the time your sex toy got its very own security pat-down.

Heading overseas? While most countries take no issue with personal pleasure products, some do have strict laws about importing “adult” items and customs may confiscate them. Examples include the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the Maldives. Check their laws before you go. Better to know in advance than lose your favorite travel companion at the border. In conservative destinations, stick to a small, discreet toy and leave your larger collection at home.

While everyday life is work, family responsibilities and endless to-do lists, vacations give your brain permission to rest and recharge. And just like a powerful orgasm, vacations reduce anxiety and lower stress hormones.

So remember, don’t leave the tools that help you relax behind.  Pack your favorite toys with confidence and let them join you on your journey.

Do you have travel stories involving your pleasure products? We’d love to hear them on our Facebook page!