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14 travel-friendly sex toys that won’t prompt an awkward airport encounter
Anything but plane and simple

It’s a fairly magic combination: temperatures over 22°C, the unwavering stench of sun cream and an active OOO. Come summer hols, we’re all feeling friskier and sexier.
Even science says so. Apparently 63% of adults say they are more open to new bedroom antics when abroad.
But with concerns over the weight of your hand luggage or your destination’s laws on sex tech — yep, not everywhere's quite as accepting as the British Isles — we understand why you might consider leaving your best-rated vibe at home.
However, when at home, only 34% of women masturbate at least once a week, compared to 64% of men, in a phenomenon that has been dubbed 'the masturbation gap'. The shock, horror... and major disappointment. Seriously, with a holiday offering you all the time in the world, we’re hoping the right carry-on companion may just change things.
Luckily, we sent a handful of Cosmo’s in-house sex writers on a short-haul diversion from their usual duties to track down the very best travel-friendly sex toys.
So, stay tuned for our packing list, as well as top tips for a pro in the field.
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Before you go, though, check your destinations’ restrictions
Even with the most discreet sex toys, some countries simply won’t allow them past the border. This is entirely dependent on a destination’s laws, with some countries banning them entirely and others only confiscating them when they think you have the intention to sell.
Essentially: do a Google on your destination and check your airline’s guidelines too.
Some of the countries that won’t allow your techy tag-along include Iran, Iraq, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, UAE and Vietnam.
The best travel-friendly sex toys to pack for your next vacay
- Best all-rounder: Smilemakers Sweat Sesh Clitoral Vibrator Set,
£82.85£69.95 - Best on a budget: Lovehoney Pocket Pal Clitoral Suction Stimulator,
£49.99£34.99 - Best for clitoral stimulation: LELO DOT Travel, £89
- Best for penis-owners: Tenga SVR+ Cock Ring, £80
- Best for couples: LELO TIANI Harmony, £139
- Best for its discreet design: Roam The Pebble Vibrator, £39.99
How we test the best travel-friendly sex tech
We roped in multiple willing testers — because we know we’re all different in terms of our anatomy and tastes. The members of this group sit at various points on the sexuality, gender identity and age spectrums, plus had varying levels of experience with sex toys.
After extensively examining the teasers, their boxes and any added extras — stickers, storage bags and lube samples — our volunteers got down to some serious self-care.
Using the toys in a range of sexual positions, with and without partners, they tested every feature and pulsing pattern, as well as claims on battery life and waterproof capabilities.
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Chloe Bowen is Cosmopolitan UK’s former Features Intern. She holds undergraduate and masters degrees in journalism, and ever since joining the Cosmo team, Chloe writes about everything from sex and dating to mental health, culture, body image and books. In her spare time, she’s likely to be cooking up tasty vegan food, in a yoga class, binge-watching crime documentaries or going on long walks with an over-priced oat milk flat white.
Megan Wallace (they/them) is Cosmopolitan UK’s Former Sex and Relationships Editor covering sexual pleasure, sex toys, LGBTQIA+ identity, dating and romance. They have covered sexuality and relationships for over five years and are the founder of the PULP zine, which publishes essays on culture and sex. In their spare time, they can be found exploring the London kink scene and planning dates on Feeld.
Sophie Donovan was the Sex and Relationships Senior Ecommerce Writer
for Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health and Men’s Health. Sophie is passionate about everything sexual wellness, offering her readers honest
reviews on vibrators, BDSM for beginners, sex essentials like lube and condoms, plus feminine hygiene products such as period pants. She also spends her working week quizzing sexperts on their top tips for a satisfying sex life.
Sophie’s journalism career began in 2019 when she completed News Associates’ 22-week NCTJ fast-track Multimedia Journalism course and was awarded a Gold Standard Diploma. Accepting a place on The Sun’s
Trainee Scheme, she gained experience on the newspaper’s print Showbiz, Production and Fabulous Magazine teams. After completing thegraduate programme, she worked for Dear Deidre, where her role included publishing a weekly advice column offering sex, financial and mental health support, plus assisting with the launch of the brand’s Instagram page and first podcast series.

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