In This Article, We'll Cover:
- How Sex Toys are (And Are Not) Regulated
- Why “Body-Safe” Doesn’t Mean Anything
- How to Avoid Counterfeit Sex Toys
- Greenwashing in the Sex Toy Industry
- Why “Recycled Aluminum” & “Biopalstic” Sex Toys are NOT Ethical or Sustainable
- Actually Ethical & Sustainable Sex Shops & Sex Toy Brands Listed by Country
Already read The Sustainable Sex Toy Guide and Sex Toy Greenwashing Guide?
Feel overwhelmed by all the options?
Want sustainable & ethical options?
Prefer to shop at a local or from your home country?
Then this guide is for you!
But first! Let’s cover some basics. Because where you shop, and what you buy, matters.
Problems with Sex Toys
Quality Control and “Body-Safe”
Here’s the only dirty thing about sex toys: Archaic laws and standards.
This open doors for unsafe products, misinformation, and illegitimate business enterprises. Especially in the US.
Here’s a few of those laws and standards:
- The 1973 Texas “Obscene Device Law” made selling sex toys illegal until 2003. They’re still illegal in Alabama (6, 7)
- It’s still illegal to have more than six dildos in Texas. (6)
- Vibrators are “therapeutic devices” and need a doctor’s prescription, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Without that prescription (as most vibrators are), vague terms like “novelty” classify them instead. “For Novelty Use Only” has protected manufactures from lawsuits when their products harmed consumers. (1,8)
Plus, even though some laws ban them completely, where sex toys are legal, they still aren’t regulated. That includes Canada and many European countries too. (1, 9, 10)
Then, there’s “body-safe” materials. This phrase has good intentions. But there is no independent third-party certification verifying this claim. Anyone can claim “body-safe”. (1, 2)
“Body-Safe” is the “all natural” of sex toys. “Body-Safe” is not a regulatory agency, nonprofit, registered trademark, or even a company with a website.
And it’s not only vibrators.
Dildos, strap-ons, anal plugs, air pulsation, packing, penis toys, penis rings, ball stretchers, masturbators, and sleeves all lack consumer protections. (1, 8)
So, with no third-party verifications, are we doomed? Yes and no.
I still seek out “body-safe” toys. Because for the moment, I don’t have many other standards to guide me.
But there is hope!
The National Association for the Advancement of Science and Art in Sexuality (NAASAS) proposed a program to test, verify, and certify non-toxic sexual products. (2)
Till that certification is ready, there’s the NAASAS Safe Sexual Products Campaign. Companies can join the campaign pledge to follow safer standards. (2)
And the Coalition Against Toxic Toys (CATT) has a list of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers dedicated to non-toxic toys (3). It’s one of How i Healthy’s Goals to join this coalition!
Okay, so sex toys aren’t well regulated. What else could go wrong?
Phthalates.
Tested sex toys had phthalate (DEHP) concentrations ranging from 0.07 to 70%, according to a study by the Danish Technological Institute. (11)
That’s no good. Phthalates link to:
- Lower testosterone synthesis
- Lower sperm count
- Decreased fertility
- Birth defects
- Potentially damage the DNA of sperm.
(12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
Because of those health risks, some forms of phthalates are banned in children’s toys. (1, 3, 8)
But not sex toys.
Okay, unregulated and not the safest. Anything else?
Yes. How about counterfeit risks?
Counterfeit Sex Toys
Counterfeits are rampant.
This Guide to Spotting Counterfeits details out how to better avoid counterfeit products.
And sex toys are no exception to counterfeits. And it’s only getting worse.
The increase in counterfeit sex toys concerns Peter Phinney, founder of Porn Guardian, an anti-porn piracy organization. Porn Guardian even established a new division to locate fakes and report them. (4)
Manufacturers of products, like Magic Wand®, a heavily counterfeited product, have a dedicated page on their website on how to spot a fake. (5)
Not Green: Plastic or Bioplastic
Most sex toys aren’t sustainable. Although they pretend to be.
First, many sex toys are plastic.
Some plastics are better quality, like ABS plastic. But in the end, even ABS toys, are plastic. Petroleum-based and non-biodegradable. (18, 19, 20)
Plastic formation requires crude oil or natural gas. This releases greenhouse gas emissions and VOCs into the environment. Thermal processing and 3D printing of plastics, including ABS, further releases VOCs and ultrafine particles. (21, 22, 23, 24)
Then there’s silicone.
A blend of Silica/silicon dioxide (SiO2) heated and combined with fossil fuel-derived hydrocarbons. This reaction creates silicone, a flexible and plastic-like material perfect for sex toys. (46)
While it uses less fossil fuels than plastic, silicone still uses some. And some folks might not want that either.
“Compostable bioplastic” sex toys.
The bane of my existence.
It’s Sex Toy Greenwashing at its finest.
Because unless you’re one of the few folks who lives near the specialized facilities bioplastic needs to be processed correctly, you’re chucking the bio-plastic vibrator in the garbage. (76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81)
A sex toy manual for a bioplastic toy even states that proper disposal of their “compostable” & “recyclable” toy is though “household waste”. (81)
Not Ethical: Forced & Child Labor
Now, the cherry on top of this disaster sundae.
Many sex toys are produced in countries lacking fair-labor and worker protections. (73, 74)
Even sex toy brands marketing themselves as “made from recyclable and recycled aluminum!”.
Ya…but it’s made in a country lacking worker & environmental protections.
And there’s mica minerals mined with child-labor. Mica is used to color silicone sex toys. (70, 71, 75)
Very few sex toys have sustainability or ethical certifications for production and business practices, like a B-Corp® Certification or Green America Business® Certification.
But there are some sex shops and sex toy brands with more positive impacts than others. And even a few with third-party certifications.
My Favorite Sex Toys
How to navigate all the sex toy counterfeit/toxic/unregulated mess?
Shop for ethically made toys through a reputable sex-positive store. Or from the manufacturer directly.
Sex-positive shops do the research and vetting work. Their curated inventory saves time, so you can get back to enjoying your toys.
There’s more sex-positive & inclusive shops opening up around the world. Maybe even just around the corner from you! Yay, local shopping!
Shopping local means ~ 2/3 of every dollar spent stays in local communities. Shopping local has ~7x more positive impact on communities than online third-party shopping. (25, 27)
If you don’t have a local shop, that’s okay! There are other ways a non-local sex shop or manufacturer can empower communities.
How i Healthy is all about healthy body, healthy planet, & healthy sex.
Here’s how:
How i Healthy Standard: Sex Toy Brands, Shops, & Manufacturers
- Empowers communities through donations to nonprofits or charitable organizations.
- For Shops: Made in USA, Canada, UK, Australia, or EU product options.
- For Manufacturers: Made in USA, Canada, UK, Australia, EU, or other country with meaningful worker & environmental protections. No outsourcing to countries without fair/ethical labor standards.
- Have an environmental statement (bonus points if backed up with a third-party certification).
- Images and content is inclusive to all sexualities, race, genders, and bodies. None of that “For men, for woman” stuff either.
- Listed on the NAASAS Safe Sexual Products Campaign Business Directory or Coalition Against Toxic Toys (CATT) Coalition Partners list. (82, 83)
- Offers educational resources, workshops, gender affirmation, and disability friendly products or consultations.
- Uses minimal plastic packaging.
Many of these shops and manufacturers ship worldwide. But I’ve organized by country of origin in case that impacts how you shop.
Now, onward to the shops and brands!
Use the buttons below to skip to your home country:
America
American Shops
1. As You Like It
It’s fitting that this Oregon-based shop is top of the list. Even when listed out alphabetically.
As a Green American Business® and Rethink Business, it’s one of the only sex shops with a third-party environmentalism certification. (28)
Company Kudos
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Donates to environmental justice nonprofits.
- Excellent selection of educational books.
- Green America Certified® business.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Rethink Business certified.
- Sources locally whenever possible to lower carbon footprint.
- Woman-owned.
(28)
2. Babeland and Good Vibrations
In 2017, Good Vibrations acquired Babeland. But the two stores still maintain separate names and websites. Together they offer sex-positive education and shopping experiences in California, Maryland, Washington, and New York.
Company Kudos
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Each have a page dedicated to Black Lives Matter that includes: honoring lives lost to Anti-Black violence, their commitments to an anti-racist workplace, calls to action, and recommended reading written by Black authors and historians.
- Empowers communities through “Come for a Cause” that donates to social justice nonprofits and bail funds.
- Excellent selection of educational books.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Listed (*Babeland only) on the Coalition Against Toxic Toys (CATT) Coalition Partners list. (82)
- Offers accurate and shame-free sex education via workshops, seminars, classes, guides, and web events.
(34, 37, 38, 39)
3. Early to Bed
Located in Chicago, this shop goes the extra mile in product descriptions, often offering their own personal insights and original photography.
Company Kudos
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Donates to local and national organizations.
- Excellent selection of educational books.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Offers workshops and outreach events.
- Queer woman-owned.
(36)
4. Enby
Wow. Just wow. Enby has set the new standard for sex shop social & environmental responsibility. Their inclusive and welcoming online-only shop covers all the bases.
Company Kudos
- Black & Trans-owned company.
- Currently in the process of B-Corp® Certification! Woo!
- Donates 2% of all proceeds to a rotating list of underfunded organizations that empower Queer/Trans People of Color.
- Every sale funds renewable energies and forest conservation projects too!
- Every shipment is carbon neutral. Their next goal is to be carbon negative!
- Gender-inclusive language.
(30, 31)
5. Organic Loven
Another shop pairing social & environmental justice with body-safe & inclusive sex toys.
Shopping at this Florida-based shop means finding products that meet high environmental, ethical, and social standards.
Company Kudos
- Black-owned company.
- Has environmental, ethical, and humanitarian statements.
- Excellent selection of educational books.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Offers the only sex-positive, naturally minded Adult Subscription Box.
- Offers workshops, educational resources, and seminars.
- Shipping materials are made from 100% recycled materials.
(29)
6. Rolik™
This California-based shop’s name is a combination of ‘romp’ & ‘frolic’. Rolik™ is a sex toy shopping experience that’s playful and positive.
Founded by Devin Guinn and their cute dog Kylie, they’re determined to offer only the best body-safe toys & products for all folks.
Company Kudos
- Donates 1%-5% of profits (product depending) to social justice nonprofits. (47)
- Excellent selection of educational books.
- Gender-inclusive language.
7. Self Serve
This Albuquerque, New Mexico-based gem is a sex-positive, adult health & education-focused shop/resource center.
Company Kudos
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing. Seriously, the product descriptions are topnotch, detailed, and original. Every description reads like an in-depth blog review and offers a place to ask mobility specific questions if you have them.
- Created a Sex-Positive Health Care Directory for folks in their community looking for LGTBQ-friendly and/or kink-aware providers.
- Excellent selection of educational books.
- Listed on the Coalition Against Toxic Toys (CATT) Coalition Partners list. (82)
- “Mutual Aid Monday” donates 10% of all sales to ABQ Mutual Aid.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Offers a huge selection of classes, both live and recorded, covering a range of sex-positive topics.
(55, 56)
8. She Bop
An all-around good shop based in Portland. With locally sourced products, year-round fundraisers, and robust educational resources. She Bop delivers a body & sex positive shopping experience.
Company Kudos
- Empowers communities through in-house and outside fundraisers.
- Excellent selection of educational books.
- Listed on the Coalition Against Toxic Toys (CATT) Coalition Partners list. (82)
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Offers community support, guides, classes, events, and binder fittings.
- Supports their local Portland-area companies with a locally made selection of products.
- Uses 100% recycled bags and packaging.
- Woman-owned.
(3, 32)
9. SheVibe
Like comic books? Like sex toys? Well, SheVibe manages to blend the two.
Sometimes I’m not sure if I’m more interested in their products or in their fantastic comics throughout the website.
Based in Newburg, NY, SheVibe employs warehouse workers and illustrators alike.
It’s a fun time, and you haven’t even got your sex toy yet.
Company Kudos
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Designs some of their own products. Manufactured in the US. Nice!
- Donates to many sex-positive organizations and social justice programs.
- Employs artists for website, content, and educational guide creation.
- Fantastic Blog with lots of How-To, Intro, and 101 guides.
- Offers a curated list of “Mobility Friendly Toys”.
- Gender-inclusive language.
(35)
10. Smitten Kitten
This Minnesota shop was one of the first sex-positive shops in the country.
Since then, the folks at Smitten Kitten have pioneered for body-safe toys. They founded the Coalition Against Toxic Toys (CATT). Their independent testing helped exposed toxic toys and drive change manufacturing.
Company Kudos
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Excellent selection of educational books.
- Listed on the Coalition Against Toxic Toys (CATT) Coalition Partners list. (82)
- Gender-inclusive language.
American Brands & Manufactures
11. Crystal Delights™
Based in Seattle, Washington, Crystal Delights™ makes handcrafted Borosilicate glass sex toys in the USA.
These dildos and butt plugs are sculptures created by artists using the finest materials.
Products
- USA-made glass butt plugs, dildos, and dilators.
- USA-made brocade sex toy bags.
Company Kudos
- Donates to sex-positive organizations, social justice programs, animal rights, and health charities.
- Has an environmental statement for lowering their carbon footprint.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Offers many sizes, weights, and aesthetic options.
- Toys are handcrafted from USA Borosilicate glass .
- Uses handmade reusable and/or recycled product packaging.
(57, 58)
12. Pelle
For something completely different.
Experience pleasure without penetration or vibration.
Pelle makes non-vibrator external stimulation grinders. The medical-grade silicone toys envelope the vulva & clitoris while providing a satiny & squishy grinding surface for battery-free pleasure.
Products
- USA-made battery-free external grinders.
Company Kudos
- Designed and handmade (small batch) in North Carolina.
- Plastic free packaging.
13. Tantus®
Tantus takes “made in America” seriously. From engineering to production.
Not only do they hand pour their silicone sex toys in the US, but their silicone materials are also sourced from US supplies too.
Products
- USA-made silicone dildos, vibrators, c-rings & slings, kink, suction, and strap-ons.
- USA processed, conditioned, and finished bondage ropes.
Company Kudos
- Even the silicone materials are sourced from USA suppliers.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Listed on both NAASAS Safe Sexual Products Campaign Business Directory and Coalition Against Toxic Toys (CATT) Coalition Partners list. (82, 83)
(59, 60)
14. The Pleasure Tailor
Our bodies are unique. What we like is unique. Sex toys can be too. And the folks at The Pleasure Tailor make it possible.
Tailor an existing design or create one from starch for a toy that’s 100% for YOU, however that looks.
Products
- Designed, custom-made and made in the USA silicone sex toys.
- Subscription box for unique sex toy surprises delivered to your door (coming soon!).
Company Kudos
- 100% recyclable end-to-end manufacturing process.
- All silicone meets biocompatibility standards (USP Class IV, ISO 10993, or OECD TG 439).
- Handcrafted triple density silicone products.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Plastic & foam-free packaging.
- Works with designers, artists, & craftspeople and pays them living wages.
(85)
Australia & New Zealand
Australia & New Zealand Shops
15. Nikki Darling
As the name suggests, this online-only shop is darling!
The art brings me joy, and so does the genuine sensitivity to all bodies and people. The selection is top notch and non-overwhelming.
Company Kudos
- Acknowledges the land rights of the Wurundjeri people.
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Empowers local communities by materially supporting sex-positive events, organizations.
- Lists the country of origin for each product (And so many from the USA, Canada, UK, & Germany!).
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Offers selection of local Australian–made products.
- Offers a curated list of toys compatible with disabilities
(40, 41, 42)
Australia & New Zealand Manufactures
16. Bump’n
The world’s first disability-driven sex toy for folks with hand limitations made by folks with hand limitations.
And the Bump’n Joystick is only the beginning of this sex toy line, so stay tuned!
Not looking to buy a Joystick? That’s okay, we can still support this awesome business!
Check out Love, Lust, & Disability. It’s a compilation of artwork, inspiring stories, and poetry from 50 contributors. This book tells their stories of body image, solo & partner sex, sexual ableism, sex work, and so much more.
Or donate to Fund an Orgasm for someone else! (One of How i Healthy’s Goals is to donate regularly!)
Company Kudos
- All proceeds from book sales go towards developing Bump’n’s first line of toys for folks with hand limitations. (49)
- A sex toy for all folks!
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Offers Instructions on how folks can file for financial assistance through Australia’s NDIS “Low Cost Assistive Technology”.
17. Clean Satisfaction
Located in Porirua, New Zealand. This Kiwi owned and operated pottery studio handcrafts ceramic dildos made from New Zealand clay.
Clean Satisfaction works with local suppliers while donating $5 of every order to local LBGTQA+ charities in Aotearoa.
Products
- Made in New Zealand ceramic dildos & butt plugs.
- Ceramic boob planter, the perfect home for your houseplant.
- Organic water & oil lubes made in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Company Kudos
- $5 of every order goes to local Aotearoa LGBTQA+ charities
- Clay and glazes are sourced within New Zealand’s North Island.
- Ceramics are finished in a partially solar-powered kiln.
Canada
Canada Shops
18. Bonjibon
This Toronto-based online shop offers many Canadian and American made toys & lube.
Through the Bonjibon Initiative, a portion of profits goes to different Canadian and First Nations, both national and local, organizations and charities.
Company Kudos
- Donates a portion of profits to social justice charities and First Nations organizations in Canada.
- Has an environmental statement.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Offers selection of “Organic & Eco-Friendly” products.
(63)
19. Come As You Are
This Toronto-based co-operative, founded in 1997, is all about supporting folks who have sex. However that looks.
Their selection of Canadian products is extensive too!
Company Kudos
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Excellent selection of educational books.
- Fantastic Articles about sex, sex toys, and sex & disability.
- Has a “Made In” product search tool for finding toys made in specific countries.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Offers selection of local Canadian–made products.
- Sex toy recycling program! Keep those electronics out of landfills!
- Worker-owned co-op.
(43)
20. Good For Her
Another Toronto-based shop, Good For Her, despite the name, is for all kinds of folks. And has been since 1997.
Company Kudos
- Excellent selection of educational books and Blog.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Empowers many Toronto-based organizations & causes through donations, as community speakers, and as a ticket outlet for local events.
- Listed on the Coalition Against Toxic Toys (CATT) Coalition Partners list. (82)
- Offers community support, guides, and classes.
(45)
21. Sensuale
Quality over quantity guides Sensuale’s inventory. Their meticulously curated products offer a non-overwhelming selection of the best of the best.
Bonus? They ship in compostable packaging and donate to reforestation programs.
Company Kudos
- A member of the Noissue Eco Packaging Alliance. That means compostable packaging and trees planted (over 290 in British Colombia!).
- Excellent & non-overwhelming selection of high-quality toys.
- Gender-inclusive language.
22. Venus Envy
With Ottawa and Halifax-based shops, Venus Envy is a stellar education-oriented sex shop & bookstore. Good products and good information create the foundation for this shame-free shop.
Company Kudos
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Donates regularly to values-aligned causes.
- Fantastic educational Sex Ed Articles.
- Has a pay-it-forward donation program for binders and gaffs.
- Huge selection of sex-positive books, erotica, fiction & nonfiction!
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Offers extensive workshops, classes, & educational resources.
(44)
Canada Brands & Manufactures
23. Désirables
For immaculate porcelain dildos, look no further.
These beautiful dildos, from start to finish, keep the local community in mind.
Handcrafted by local potters. Packaged in Canadian-made & plastic-free packaging. Swoon.
Products
- Canadian-made Porcelain dildos.
- Canadian-made water-based lube.
- Canadian-made soy candles.
- Canadian-made massage oil made from Canadian sunflower oil.
Company Kudos
- 5 Year product warranty.
- Carbon offset shipping option. Funds support forest restoration, tree planting, and renewable energy projects.
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Partners with local Montreal vendors only. This supports their local economy better while also lowering their ecological impact.
- Plastic-free packaging also made in Québec, Canada.
(65)
24. Fuze
For all things silicone.
Fuze combines Canadian design and American manufacturing while keeping the Earth in mind.
Products
- Canadian designed then made in America dildos, butt plugs, & dilators.
- Canadian-made kink and lube.
Company Kudos
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Has an Environmental Stewardship statement. For the past years, Fuze has planted native trees and helped preserve a local natural wetland. They hope to be carbon neutral in the future and continue their conservation efforts.
- Listed on the Coalition Against Toxic Toys (CATT) Coalition Partners list. (82)
- Gender-inclusive language.
(64)
25. Peacelily
This Ontario-based glass workshop creates stunning glass sculptures for the body.
If you’re looking for a non-silicone Canadian-made dildo or plug, here it is!
Products
- Canadian-made glass dildos and butt plugs.
- Canadian-made oil-based & water-based lube.
Company Kudos
- Gender-inclusive language.
Europe
Europe Shops
26. Bold Humans
This Belgium-based shop stocks only vegan and body-safe toys, gender gear, and kink gear.
Note: to limit their carbon footprint, Bold Humans only ships within Europe. (50)
Company Kudos
- Huge selection of Netherlands-made dildos and harnesses.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Queer-owned.
(51)
27. Loveware
Located in Belgium, Lovewave’s curated selection hits a lot of boxes.
Company Kudos
- Actively sources locally, handcrafted, plastic-free, & European-made brands.
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Has a curated “Green Choice” selection of European-made products.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Offers educational & how-to workshops.
(52)
28. Sex Siopa
A woman-owned & online-only shop based in Sligo, Ireland. They have meticulously curated inventory of European-made and body-safe toys for all bodies.
Company Kudos
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Excellent selection of European-made toys and more.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Woman-owned.
(53)
29. The Pleasure Garden
This UK-based shop keeps accessibility for all folks at the heart of everything they do.
Company Kudos
- Offers sex & disability Guides, resources, and curated products.
- Gender-inclusive language.
(54)
Europe Brands & Manufactures
30. Doxy
For made-in-Britain products of awesomeness, Doxy has you covered.
Designed, engineered, and assembled in Cornwall, England. Doxy wand vibrators come with wall adapters so folks around the world can enjoy this UK beauty.
Products
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Made in Britain wand vibrators and attachments, plastic and aluminum options.
- Made in Britain butt plugs.
Company Kudos
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Offers attachments for prostate, penis, clitoral, and internal options.
(66)
31. Fera Daemon
Designed, engineered, and hand poured silicone dildos from Aisne, France.
“Made to order” dildos mean only the materials necessary are ordered and used. There is no waste related to unsold goods or unnecessary stock.
The pigment colors are laboratory made in France, the UK, or the USA. And are derived from ethically sourced pearls instead of child-labor mined mica. (70, 71)
Bonus? It’s shipped in recycled and recyclable paper/cardboard. One caveat is the plastic bag the toy is packaged in. But Fera Daemon chose a reusable food-grade plastic bag instead of single-use plastic.
Products
- Made in France customizable silicone dildos.
- Made in France lube.
Company Kudos
- Customize your toy’s size, shape, girth, color, plinth, and firmness.
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- Mindful product packaging.
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Sourcing pigments derived from ethical pearls instead of mica. Mica supply chains often use child labor. (70, 71)
(67, 68, 69)
32. Fun Factory
German through and though.
German medical-grade silicone for German-made toys. Bonus? Ships in plastic-free in German-made packaging.
Every toy is designed, manufactured, packaged, and shipped out (plastic-free, of course) from one place. These measures, and their comprehensive recycling program, reduce their carbon footprint and save 40 tons of resources per year. (72)
Products
- Made in Germany silicone dildos, vibrators, butt plugs, penis toys, prostate toys.
- Made in Germany menstrual cups.
Company Kudos
- Detailed product and accessibility descriptions for informed purchasing.
- German silicone, German designed, German manufactured, and German-made plastic-free packaging. That means fair worker wages & small carbon footprints.
- Listed on both NAASAS Safe Sexual Products Campaign Business Directory and Coalition Against Toxic Toys (CATT) Coalition Partners list. (82, 83)
33. My Fucsia®
Designed & made in Italy porcelain dildos. These painted lovelies deserve a spot in any china cabinet.
Products
- Made in Italy porcelain dildos.
Company Kudos
- Gender-inclusive language.
- Packaged in a cardboard tube.
34. Ylva & Dite
For 100% Netherlands-made silicone toys. From prototypes to finished product.
Ylva & Dite offers a rainbow of color, style, & size options for harness-compatible and butt ready dildos.
Products
- Made in The Netherlands silicone dildos.
- Made in The Netherlands water-based lube.
Company Kudos
- 5-year product warranty.
- All dildos have a suction cup base and are suitable for harnesses & anal.
- Gender-inclusive language.
And that’s a (plastic-free) wrap!
There’s SO many ethical & sustainable options out there.
Hopefully this list helped you pick your next toy!
That’s How i Healthy!
-Artemis
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