Measured Pleasure

Journal

Guides and reference articles on intimate product selection.

Buying GuidesBad Dragon Wait Times: What to Actually Expect

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

Buying GuidesSex Toys That Ship to Jamaica — The Practical Guide

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

Buying GuidesSex Toys That Ship to Trinidad & Tobago — What Actually Works

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

Buying GuidesWhy Does My Dildo Hurt? A Practical Guide to Fixing Fit

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

Size & FitHow Big Is a Dildo, Really? Data from 900+ Products

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

Buying GuidesSex Toys That Ship to South Africa — A Practical Guide

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

Size & FitInsertable Length: What It Means and How to Use It

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

Size & FitDildo Diameter, Circumference & Girth: A Complete Size Guide

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

Size & FitBig Dildo Guide: Size, Specs, and How to Choose

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

Size & FitThick Dildo Guide: Diameter, Girth, and How to Size Up

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 & FitDildo Size Guide: Length, Diameter and Girth Explained

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 & FitHow to Think About Size and Fit

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

Buying GuidesA Practical Guide to Choosing Your First Toy

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

MaterialsSilicone vs TPE: A Material Safety Guide

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

MaterialsWhat 'Body-Safe' Actually Means

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

Size & FitWhy Dimensions Matter More Than You Think

Total length tells you almost nothing useful. Here's what to actually look at when reading product specs.

14 March 2024 · 6 min read