{"id":12187,"date":"2015-10-13T15:17:04","date_gmt":"2015-10-13T07:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=12187"},"modified":"2026-03-08T01:32:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T00:32:08","slug":"forbidden-territorywhere-cant-take-sex-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/forbidden-territorywhere-cant-take-sex-toys\/","title":{"rendered":"Forbidden Territory: Where Can’t You Take Your Sex Toys?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s nothing quite like a romantic getaway to inspire a spark between you and your partner. However, there\u2019s nothing quite like trying to get your sex toys through airport security<\/a> to put a damper on it. With careful planning (and removing the batteries) you should be ok traveling between most countries, there are some locations that are likely to end in an awkward luggage search or worse, loss of a treasured pleasure product. Below, we list some of the major destinations with rules to be aware of.<\/p>\n

Alabama<\/h2>\n

This one is a bit misleading to include on the list, but we do get asked about it a lot. While sex toys are technically illegal in Alabama, there\u2019s nothing stopping you from carrying them across state lines unless it might appear as though you\u2019re looking to sell them.<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia & United Arab Emirates<\/h2>\n

In both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (as well as many countries around the Persian Gulf) sex toys<\/a> are quite hard to come by, due to regulations about explicit materials. This is highly dependent on the mood of the person inspecting your baggage, but you do run the risk of having your vibrator confiscated. This can include \u2018massagers that are presented in an immoral way.\u2019<\/p>\n

Thailand<\/h2>\n

This might surprise you, given the rather debaucherous reputation Thailand has (especially among those who have attended their full moon parties.) but technically, sex toys are illegal. The Thai customs website prohibits \u2018obscene items and publications,\u2019 but anecdotally many travelers have reported no problems, as long as you\u2019re not bringing a lot or in their original packaging, which would make it appear as if you are importing them for sale. As illegal as they may be, you can actually find them for sale if you look hard enough, though they will be of dubious quality.<\/p>\n

Vietnam<\/h2>\n

The Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department said in 2011 that sex toys (which are banned from import) will also be confiscated from passengers carrying them into the country.<\/p>\n

India<\/h2>\n

India may be the nation that gave us the Kama Sutra<\/a>, but it may surprise you to know that sex toys are actually banned. In 2011, a woman flying from Los Angeles to Mumbai had her sex toys confiscated from her checked luggage, so it seems airport customs takes this ban quite seriously.<\/p>\n

Maldives<\/h2>\n

Their customs website specifically bans \u201cPornographic material (including sex toys) such as books, magazines, films, videos, DVDs and software.\u201d<\/p>\n

Malaysia<\/h2>\n

Malaysia forbids the sale and import of sex toys, and are also very strict on fake weapons including ammunition, so should you have a vibrating bullet that actually looks like a bullet, best leave it at home.<\/p>\n

At the End of the Rainbow<\/h2>\n

When traveling internationally with your sex toys, it can also be important to consider the local laws and attitudes toward the LGBT community. There have been incidents of couples facing harassment and imprisonment at the airport when traveling with their partner and their sex toys. Thankfully, there is a list of LGBT rights around the world<\/a> along with guidelines as to what is and is not usually enforced.<\/p>\n

Your Final Boarding Call<\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to compile an exhaustive list, so we offer these final words of advice:<\/p>\n

1) Check the customs websites of any countries you plan on entering.<\/p>\n

2) Stick to discreet products like the MIA 2<\/a>, which resembles a tube of lipstick.<\/p>\n

3) If you couldn\u2019t bear to potentially have it taken away from you, leave it at home.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy 15% off LELO.com<\/a> with code VOLONTE15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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