Whether you’re packing for a long trip or a quick weekend getaway, you always want to bring the essentials. And yes, your vibrator is definitely essential.
However, when packing your vibrator or any other of your favorite pleasurable sex toys, you may experience some hesitancy around how to pack these items without them being accidentally discovered by the wrong person. This is a totally valid fear—especially for those traveling by airplane. The last thing you want is for your intimate items to be in the hands of airport security in front of a bunch of wide-eyed strangers.
Well, fear not! There are steps you can take to prevent the accidental discovery of your vibrator while traveling.
Packing a Vibrator When Flying
Here are some expert tips on how to pack your toys without creating a buzz:
Check Your Bag
If you’re checking your baggage for your flight, putting your vibrator in your checked baggage is the best option to avoid having an awkward run-in with TSA agents in front of whomever you’re traveling with and dozens of other travelers. When checking a bag, you won’t have to be present if your vibrator looks suspicious in an x-ray and needs to be examined. In most airports, having a sex toy in your baggage is 100% legal, so airport workers will likely leave it alone. However, in some countries like Thailand or the United Arab Emirates, possession of sex toys is illegal, so be sure to always check the local laws before packing your vibrator.
Size Matters
In cases where you aren’t checking a bag, you’ll need to put your vibrator in your carry-on. When doing this, if possible, choose a vibrator that is smaller in size to avoid suspicion when your bag passes through TSA’s x-rays. Packing your Hitachi Wand or 7-inch Rabbit vibrator might arouse curiosity when it pops up on the TSA x-ray screen, so if you can avoid it, try not to bring anything that will draw attention to your bag. Stick with something small and discreet instead.
Avoid the Buzz
The last thing you want is your vibrator to start buzzing while you’re waiting in the security line. If your vibrator uses batteries, be sure to remove them before packing your toy in your bag. For rechargeable vibrators that don’t use batteries, do your best to run the charge out before packing it, even if you have to use your vibrator every night for a week before traveling (which is also a great way to de-stress before your trip).
Use Protection
When packing your vibrator, put it inside a clear plastic bag or carrying case, just in case you do come across a scenario in which TSA needs to inspect your luggage. For hygiene purposes, it’s always good to store your toys in carrying cases anyways, but it’s especially important to do when traveling, so airport security agents don’t have to put their hands on it if they need to search your belongings.
Act Natural
No matter how nervous you may feel about traveling with your vibrator at the airport, it’s crucial that you act naturally. Even though it’s completely legal for you to be bringing your sex toys aboard with you, it’s normal to feel nervous about having your personal items discovered in public. However, nervous behavior can cause suspicion among TSA agents, and you’re more likely to be stopped and searched if you behave as if you have something to hide. Do your best to go about business as usual when passing through airport security with your vibrator, and it’ll more than likely be a breeze.
Honesty is the Best Policy
Sometimes, no matter how carefully you pack your vibrator when traveling, it can be discovered during a TSA screening. If this happens, play it cool and be upfront about what it is. There’s nothing wrong with possessing or traveling with sex toys, and owning up to it is the best thing to do if airport security comes across your toy during a routine search. TSA agents are simply doing their jobs to prevent dangerous objects when conducting searches, so letting them know upfront what’s in your bag is the best way to get the process over with quickly and easily.
Traveling is often a time for relaxing, vacationing, and enjoying yourself, which is why so many people choose to bring their vibrators and sex toys when taking a trip. Thanks to these tips, you can bring your vibrator with you when traveling and have peace of mind knowing that it is securely stored in your baggage with a low risk of creating uncomfortable situations with TSA.
