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November 6th, 2008 · Travel, sex toys

About to head out of town? Whether you’re going away with your lover or a romantic weekend or just off on a business trip, travel can be that much more fun when you include sensual items. Yes, we’re talking about sex toys. And lube. And massage stuff. Or anything else that will lend little spice to the occasion.

Before you start randomly throwing designer vibrators into your suitcase, you should know that there are proper ways to travel with your favorite toys, and that some are even made specifically with travel in mind!

How to Pack
If you’ve flown at all in the last few years, you know that airport security has stepped up quite a bit, and that with each new incident, there are new guidelines. Every piece of luggage x-rayed, if not hand-searched, so it’s even more important to bring smaller, simpler items that don’t have the potential to look like a weapon (as some larger dual-action vibes and men’s toys can). And now, with restrictions on various liquids, bringing items such as lube — or even shampoo — proves difficult. However, if you follow these guidelines, you should sail through any checkpoint, relatively stress-free.

Batteries: You’ll want to have them with you, because nothing ruins the mood more than having to run around a strange place trying to locate power. But you should definitely pack them separately, rather than leaving them inside the vibrator. Not only do unfamiliar battery-operated items look bad in an x-ray, but if the batteries aren’t fresh, they may leak, which will ruin your toy, among other things. Ideally, just keep them inside their original package. But, barring that, you can keep them together in a small bag or even inside a sock.

Lubricants and Other Liquids: Any liquid that you can get in a sample size or that comes in single-use pillow packs is ideal, with the caveat that even sample sizes may be confiscated. To lessen that risk, most airports and airlines are recommending packing these types of items in checked luggage as opposed to anything you carry on.

If you do want to bring something that may spill, try to pack items that are new and still sealed. Barring that, try packing them separately in a plastic bag that closes securely. As anyone who has arrived at a destination only to find their clothing soaked and smelling minty fresh can attest, plastic baggies can save the day!

General Tips
Despite your best packing, you may be asked to step aside so that your luggage can be more closely inspected. Whatever you do, don’t panic. Security folks have been doing this for a long time, so many times, they’ll ask you if there’s anything inside that’s potentially embarrassing. If they don’t, you can always either tell them yourself before they go exploring, or simply let them have at it. Unless they’re like the not-so-bright folks who got their airline sued, they’ll not make a big deal of the contents. If they do, you can always embrace the situation and say something like, “Yep, I’m planning on having a really good time!”

What to Bring
Now, while we would never discourage anyone from packing whatever their heart’s desire, some items are more convenient and take up less room than their full-size counterparts. Keep in mind that with security at airports and other international checkpoints, the smaller and more nondescript the item, the better. The last thing you want is to stand there red-faced as complete strangers go through your bags and pull out your dildo collection for all the world to see.

Of course, your destination will help determine the type of sensual item you’ll want to bring. If you’re planning a beach or otherwise water-related getaway, you’ll want to have at least one waterproof toy and some water-resistant lubricant. Planning an actual romantic vacation or honeymoon? Then you’ll probably want to pack things in the sensual massage arena.

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