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Choosing Handcuffs and Wrist Cuffs: Metal, Plush, or Studded
Metal, plush or synthetic leather? How to choose handcuffs and wrist restraints based on closure, sizing and material. Including what to prepare with them and how to keep them clean...
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Second-hand 18+ items: why you shouldn't buy or resell them
Second-hand seems cheaper, but for 18+ items, the math rarely adds up. Regarding porous materials, broken seals, warranty, and what to do with something you no longer use.
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Blindfold or mask? Vision, material, fit, and cleaning at a glance
A blindfold that lets light through or a mask that starts to pinch after half an hour: the differences lie in material, closure, and fit. This buying guide compares visibility,...
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18+ Glossary: what the terms on a product page mean
Silicone, TPE, insertable length, IPX7, splash-proof: the terms you encounter on an 18+ product page, explained by topic. This way, you can read about materials, sizes, technology, and maintenance in...
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What a product photo of an 18+ item should and should not show
Smaller than expected, or a slightly different colour: usually there’s nothing wrong with your order, but you’ve read too much into the photo. Here’s how to interpret the title, description...
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Brands in the 18+ range: what a brand name does and does not say
Three bottles next to each other with different brand names: does that tell you anything? A brand name tells you where you are in the range and whether a line...
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Fun item or practical item? That's how you read the 18+ assortment
The 18+ assortment consists of two families: party items with a wink and products that you use and clean more frequently. You can see which category something falls into at...
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Smooth, ribbed or studded? Surface and hardness of an 18+ article
Length and diameter are always listed on the product page, but hardness and texture rarely. This buying guide explains what smooth, ribbed, and dotted mean for use, lubricant, and cleaning.
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Choosing an anal vibrator: shape, settings, battery, and maintenance
Shape, size, motor, battery, and material at a glance — plus what you need for preparation and cleaning.
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In the shower or in the bath: what do you consider when it comes to 18+ items?
Splash-proof isn't the same as waterproof, and water-based lubricant washes right off in the bath. A practical guide to water resistance, lubricant choice, cleaning, and drying.
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Soft material in 18+ articles: TPE cleaning, drying, powdering, and storage
Soft materials like TPE require different maintenance than glass or silicone. Here's how to clean, dry, powder, and store skin-like 18+ products, and which lubricants are suitable.
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With a motor or without? How to choose the right 18+ article category
Before you consider size or model, you actually choose a drive system: no motor, batteries, rechargeable battery with USB, or air pressure. What each type means for maintenance, noise, lifespan,...
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Body-safe, medical-grade silicone, phthalate-free: what do these terms really mean?
Three products, three times 'body safe' and yet big differences. This buying guide explains what such material terms usually mean and what information on an 18+ product page will genuinely...
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Bondage Tape or Rope? Comparing Materials, Length, Reusability and Clean-up
Bondage tape is PVC without adhesive and is largely consumable; rope lasts for years but requires maintenance. The differences in material, length, reuse, and cleaning are listed below.
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Choosing your first vibrator: types, size, material, and maintenance
Buying your first vibrator? Here’s how to soberly choose by type, size, material, and power source — and how to keep a toy clean and tidy.
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