7 Tips for Getting Your Sex Toys Through Airport Security
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- By Jordi Lippe-McGraw
With a little research, it'll be smooth sailing through TSA.
According to a recent study conducted by Sandals Resorts, a whopping 73 percent of traveling couples said their intimate time together was more satisfying while on vacation than at home, with 80 percent resolving to prioritize intimacy with their partner once they returned from their trip.
With all that passion brewing, you may want to bring some adult toys along on your next trip. If you're flying, figuring out how to pack these items for airport security can seem intimidating. Can you bring lube on a plane? What happens if your vibrator goes off?
To answer these questions and get some tips for seamlessly getting sex toys through airport security, we turned to Tristan Weedmark, We-Vibe's former global passion ambassador.
Choose a smaller vibrator.
When traveling, it's always advisable to pack light, and the same goes for your sex toys. You won't want to be lugging around a big vibrator in your suitcase, and you certainly won't want a huge mysterious object to pop up on the security monitor. Instead, stick with a petite but powerful toy that can easily be tucked away in an inner suitcase pocket, says Weedmark.
Prevent impromptu buzzing.
Having your vibrator accidentally start buzzing as you go through airport security will certainly draw unwanted attention. If you have a battery-operated toy, simply remove the batteries, reasons Weedmark. If you have a rechargeable vibrator, you may want to run the charge out before you pack it. This might mean using it every night for a week before your trip, but who's complaining about that?
Bag it.
Put your vibrator in a clear plastic bag. This way, if TSA screeners do open your bag, they'll be able to see what it is without having their hands all over it; much more hygienic!
Play it cool.
TSA staff are trained to pick up on travelers who are acting suspiciously. If you seem excessively nervous because you're worried about your vibrator being found, they'll notice. Try to stay cool, calm, and collected; you have no reason to be embarrassed. Keep in mind that you're certainly neither the first nor last person to travel with a vibrator.
Own it.
Let's say the worst-case scenario does happen and the TSA screener searches your bag. The best thing you can do is tell the truth. Traveling with a vibrator says that you're comfortable with your sexuality and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Be confident and you'll save yourself from further questions or probing.
Follow the 3.4-ounce rule.
You can take lube on the plane (or toy cleaner to go along with your vibrator) as long as you follow TSA's restrictions for liquids. Keep it to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less for carry-on bags, though any size is OK for checked luggage.
Do your research.
Unfortunately, some countries, like India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Maldives, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, have restrictions on sex toys. Do your research ahead of time to avoid the risk of having your vibrator confiscated. When it comes to flying with intimate objects, consult the handy "What Can I Bring?" search tool on the TSA website. Enter the item you're planning to pack, such as "vibrator," and you'll quickly be able to see if it's permitted and any restrictions that might apply.