Many of you are preparing for your travels back home or to a romantic destination.
While you are preparing your list of things to pack, let us gently remind you that your personal massager should be on your list, no matter what the reason for your trip is (because, why put pleasure on hold? ).
This article will teach you how to travel with your full-body massager, which is cute and AF. If you have already done it, you will find some handy tips and pro advice that you can use to take your sex toys for women on another (sex-)capade.
Is it legal to sell sex toys in India?
In India, sex toy are legal. Vinshi Jasoria* is an advocate based in New Delhi who clarified and addressed certain touchpoints regarding the legality of personal massagers in India.
She said, "While there is no explicit ban on travel with toys/massagers that are disclosed as 'general' massagers", there is still no prohibition. The law does state that you should not use anything "obscene" in public. The sexual wellness industry is a very sensitive area, and discretion plays an important role. This includes everything from the design and construction of sex toy packaging to the delivery.
Travel with discreet sex toys
Simply put: You can travel with a sex toy or a full-body massager on flights within India. Vinshi says, "Generally speaking, there's no embargo on travel with general massagers." According to the applicable law, nothing should be considered obscenity. Since there are currently no laws in India that govern the use of a full-body massager, for example, discretion is important when designing sex toys. It's not just that. Many premium Indian intimate wellness brands, such as That Sassy Thing are also committed to creating pleasure toys that are discreet and non-suggestive.
Sachee Malhotra is the CEO & founder of That Sassy Thing. She elaborates, "Culturally, in India, people are more comfortable [with the discreet aspect]. Second, many people are turned off or intimidated by items that look like a phallus. I know I would. We believe that as a brand we should offer beautiful, discrete, and functional products in order to enhance the bedroom experience. To normalize sex toys for men in the bedroom and lifestyle, they must look cute and blend into it. They should also be products that people can feel good about when they see them. Imagine that we buy sneakers, clothing, smartphones, laptops and other products. That look sexy, and are well designed. Why not use the same approach when introducing sex toy products?"
With the addition of the Salty & Mussy full-body massager to the Sassy Family, which is unassuming, approachable and travel-friendly - India will surely be moving towards a Sexual Wellness Revolution with more premium, high-quality pleasure products that are made available to Indian adults, who are all about good loving!
Packing on the point
Sachee acknowledges that they often receive queries from customers who are frantic, asking "Should the toys be kept in my carry-on or check-in bag when I travel by air?" We've broken it all down for you, from packing basics to dos and donts when traveling with sextoys in India.
Charge your discreet personal masseuse completely before packing. It is possible to turn it on until the battery runs out.
Place your toys in a pouch/Dopp Kit as part of your hand luggage to protect them from unwanted contact during security checks. You get a discreet pouch if you own a full body massager by That Sassy Thing.
As a rule, make sure you only pack toys that are small and not suggestive. This will ensure they don't attract the attention of security officials. If asked, you can call it a "full-body massager" and show it to the officials (if necessary).
Do not forget the USB cable for a rechargeable massager. Keep it separate.
As cabin baggage is allowed all liquids up to 100ml, you can carry intimate lubricants as long as they are packaged discretely and within the above limit.
Our two bits about everything related to travel when it comes sex toy into an Instagram guide. (Feel free to save).
Security check and sex toys
The security check is the key to a smooth transition for your massager to a new location. Vinshi gave us some tips on how to have a hassle-free security check with your sex toys. Here are her comments: "It is important to note that massagers aren't explicitly banned, so they are allowed within the airport premises." After stating the above, I would recommend the following precautions while keeping in mind applicable laws:
You should carry your massagers in your cabin luggage if they are battery-operated.
The massagers fall under the category of general massagers. Therefore, on advice or inquiry about the nature of the device from security officials [during a security check] or in general, these can also be disclosed as "general massagers".
Lawyer-turned-sexuality educator, Apurupa Vatsalya laid out the pointers on the A-Z of domestic travel with sex toys in India in this really quick and fun YouTube video.
Traveling with sex toys in India is possible. However, the toys should be discreet and travel friendly to provide an extra layer of privacy and safety. That Sassy Thing strives to bring you pleasure products that are fun and user-friendly. They're also ergonomic, easy to use, and sassy! Browse our collection of wholesome pleasures.