Are you a Frequent Sexy Traveller?
Tips on how to get your sex toys through security and tips on packing for travel in general.
Yes! Yes! Yes! It is summertime, and we travel A LOT. Dream Pleasure Tours wants to provide you with some tips on how to make your trip through airport security a little easier. So in this article, we will offer some tips on not only how to get your sex toys through security, also some tips that you will love on packing and travel in general.
One frequent traveler, Cooper, has this to offer: "My luggage gets one of those friendly homeland security notifications almost every time I fly. You know the ones that say: 'Hey, we’re friendly, no big, but we had to open your stuff to check things out. This is just a friendly notification. Had we found anything, you’d probably be in a windowless room right now. But we didn’t. So…we good?' I think it’s because of the large metal toys I routinely pack. One of the downfalls to being someone with a great sex toy collection is that it’s rather hard to leave anything behind. Especially in the run up to one of our yearly trips to Desire Resort and Spa, I’m asked almost weekly about getting through airport security with sex toys, or flying with sex toys. It’s always asked with that elongated 'So……' beginning it. The fact is, airport security has already seen dildos far bigger than yours, far kinkier accoutrements than you’re bringing, bigger floggers, longer lengths of rope, more gallons of lube, etc. They’ve seen it. It’s not surprising. Really, the fact that my luggage gets opened is because some of my devices are oddly shaped and could, yes, be something else. So my luggage is inspected to verify that no, it’s just a giant toy, we should put it back.
Put anything you want to play with in your checked luggage, leaving off those things that you’re not allowed to fly with anyway. Carry on, hmm, well, that’s where discretion comes in, I suppose. Though you may encounter that grumpy TSA agent that wants to embarrass you a bit. But we’re all sex positive here, right? We all are confident in our toys. Confidence that what you’re carrying is awesome can make the more otherwise awkward moments better too. Like on our way into Mexico, when the agent monitoring the x-ray called not one but TWO other agents over to point and whisper about what was in the toy suitcase. I gave her a wink when she made eye contact. The REAL problem with bringing all of that awesome along…suitcase weight restrictions." Excerpted from: Cooper's blog on Life on the Swingset.
There are a number of common sense things that you can do to protect your sex toys and to limit the likelihood that the TSA will cause you any embarrassment or excessive delays:
- Tell the truth: If a TSA screener asks you what is in your baggage just say what it is.
- Remove batteries: This suggestion applies to any battery-powered item in your baggage that won't be used in flight.
- Put your items in separate clear plastic bags: Keeping items in Ziploc type bags keeps them from being contaminated by handling by TSA screeners. (yuck!)
- Don't pack banned items: Most sharp items, and liquid filled or gel filled items are typically banned from carry on baggage, but can be packed in checked luggage. (I am sure you are saying "thank you Captain Obvious!)
- You can also send your bags (and toys) by FedEx to your destination. That way, you won't have to worry about a TSA agent questioning you on the purpose of that 12 incher in your bag, or the massive tube of lube you forgot to remove (remember the liquid restrictions!).
Everyone knows about the 3 ounce rule for liquids... most sex stores offer conveniently packaged 1 oz lubes... just search the word "travel" in the search bar. Here are some examples:
100 ORGASMS MASSAGER This small travel-sized vibrator feels great and comes in a funny vinyl travel case that resembles a famous candy brand. Made of firm plastic, the multi-speed vibrations of this sex toy are focused in the tip and controlled with a dial on the base. A great anytime vibe for your own use or as a gag present to a friend.
1 OZ ADAM & EVE FLAVORED LUBE Fantastically flavored water based lube is latex condom compatible. Sex toy friendly. For lip-smacking fellatio or tasty cunnilingus, go down with good taste! Special sugar-free formula makes this super-slippery water-based lube a joy for spontaneous oral fun! Great tasting Cherry, Strawberry and Watermelon flavors. Enhances oral play, instantly. Silky smooth wth Flip-top for one-handed use.
1 OZ ADAM & EVE FORBIDDEN ANAL LUBE When you are ready for anal sex or anal toy play, you will need a lube that can keep up with you and will not leave you dry. Our anal lubricant does all that and more! A special, thick, time tested formula provides the enhanced endurance you need for truly satisfying backdoor sensations. Forbidden Lube lasts longer than other lubes, so you do not have to worry about stopping in mid-fun to apply more lube. Protects sensitive anal region, water based formula. Long lasting. Never sticky or tacky. Easy clean up. Safe for all materials of sex toys.
Some really great tips for travel in general:
- PACKING: Put a dryer sheet at the bottom of a suitcase to keep your clothes smelling fresh and roll clothes, instead of folding, to save tons of baggage space. Put socks and underwear inside your shoes when you pack to save space. A shower cap is an easy way to cover the bottoms of shoes. Keep loose chargers and cables organized with a glasses case
- Scan important documents before leaving for your trip, this way you can access them on your phone or tablet if lost. Put smartphones in airplane mode to save battery and charge faster.
- Instead of buying water at the airport, bring an empty bottle along and fill it up after passing security.
- Every time you start a new SD card on your digital camera, take a quick self-shot, this way if you lose your camera, and it is found, you can easily be identified as its owner.
- (We LOVE this one!) On your last day in a foreign country, collect all your loose money and give it to the homeless.
We hope you enjoyed these tips!
And of course, the best travel tip of all, in our humble opinion... always book your adult travel with Dream Pleasure Tours – for the sexiest and most sensual vacations on the planet. Bon Voyage!