Either way, heres how to shop them.

Phthalates can be pretty bad for your health, particularly if used over a long period of time.

These can be a bit more expensive, but its worth it over the long run.

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PVC toys tend to have and keep a strong chemical smell.

Translucent or see-through toys also have a higher chance to be made of unhealthy plastics.

Find Safe Online Stores

Not all online stores are created equal.

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EdenFantasys- EdenFantasys is another reputable site that has an upfront promise for discreet and speedy shipping.

The site also includes video reviews (not that kind) for many of its more popular products.

Where Extreme Restraints excels, however, is in the more eclectic fetish items.

Agent Provocateur- Agent Provocateur offers up a very high-end experience.

Even if you dont buy, its a nice site to browse with a partner.

The list doesnt end there, either.

Its also worth pointing out that Amazon has a pretty good selection ofadult toys and accessories.

You might also miss out on some deals or coupons that smaller retailers tend to offer to attract customers.

That being said, for Prime users or Amazon cardholders, it might be worth it.

Fortunately, most of the bigger stores are aware of this and offer discreet shipping.

The various stores have different approaches to this policy.

Others likeExtreme Restraintsmay be much more blunt while youre shopping, but stillship packages with nondescript labels.

When shopping on a site, check for an FAQ page or a shipping and discretion policy page.

Once youve found the stated policy, it couldnt hurt to check it against reviews or customer feedback.

Then again, there are worse fates.