Journal
Guides and reference articles on intimate product selection.
Bad Dragon says 5–6 weeks. Community reports range from 3 to 13 weeks. Here's what determines your wait, how to reduce it, and what to do if you need something sooner.
20 April 2026 · 5 min read
Jamaica's customs position on sex toy imports has been ambiguous for over a decade. Here's what actually ships, what the legal situation is, and your real options.
19 April 2026 · 5 min read
Trinidad's customs ban on sex toy imports has been repeatedly challenged in court. Here's the current legal situation, what actually ships, and your practical options.
18 April 2026 · 6 min read
Discomfort during dildo use is almost always fixable. Here's how to identify whether the problem is size, lubrication, arousal, or material — and what to do about each.
17 April 2026 · 7 min read
The average dildo is 17.4cm insertable length and 4.7cm diameter. Here's what the actual market data shows — and what it means for choosing a size.
10 April 2026 · 6 min read
Most major international sex toy retailers don't ship to South Africa, or charge prohibitive fees when they do. Here's what actually works.
1 April 2026 · 6 min read
Total length is the number retailers lead with. Insertable length is the number that actually matters. Here's the difference and how to use it.
21 February 2026 · 6 min read
Diameter, circumference, girth — three words for the same thing, measured differently. Here's how to read them, convert between them, and find the right size.
14 January 2026 · 7 min read
What counts as big, how to read the specs on large dildos, and how to approach sizing up without buying wrong twice.
8 December 2025 · 7 min read
What thick actually means in specs, how diameter and circumference relate, and how to move up in girth without buying the wrong size twice.
20 November 2025 · 7 min read
Size is the most important variable in choosing a dildo and the least clearly communicated. Here's how to read the numbers and what they actually mean.
4 November 2025 · 8 min read
Size anxiety runs in both directions. Here's how to think about dimensions relative to anatomy, and how to use spec data to make a genuinely informed choice.
30 May 2025 · 6 min read
The retail environment is overwhelming and not particularly designed to help you make a good decision. Here's a clear framework.
17 January 2025 · 7 min read
Body-safe isn't a marketing term — it means something specific. Most cheap products are TPE, not silicone. Here's what that difference means.
8 September 2024 · 7 min read
Every retailer uses the phrase. It has no regulatory definition, no certifying body, and no enforcement behind it. Here's what to look for instead.
22 June 2024 · 6 min read
Total length tells you almost nothing useful. Here's what to actually look at when reading product specs.
14 March 2024 · 6 min read