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Where to shop

Six retailers, chosen for different things.

We don't rank these, because a ranking would imply a measurement we haven't made. Every retailer here earned its place; what's useful is knowing what each is actually good at, and what it isn't. Filter by what you need. No retailer pays to be here.

“I'm not sure yet, and want to browse”
Lovehoney
“I want the most for a limited budget”
Adam & Eve
“I want serious furniture or rated hardware”
Extreme Restraints
“I want something made properly, to last”
The Stockroom
“It's a gift, and it should look like one”
Lelo
“I want a machine and attachments”
Hismith
Range
Category
Practical
6 of 6 retailers

Lovehoney

Breadth

The broadest mainstream catalog, with the most consistently plain packaging in the category.

Start here if
A first stop, and for anyone who wants one order to cover several categories.
Look elsewhere for
Serious BDSM furniture or heavy hardware. The range thins out quickly above the mainstream.
  • +Enormous, well-curated catalog across nearly every category
  • +Frequent sales that are genuine rather than permanent
  • +Plain, unbranded outer packaging as standard
Packaging
Plain outer packaging with no identifying marks.
Billing
Neutral billing descriptor.
Shipping
Free-shipping thresholds; standard parcel delivery.
Returns
Clear published returns policy.

Adam & Eve

Value & range

Aggressive promotions on a large beginner-oriented range, the value option.

Start here if
Stretching a budget, and for first purchases where range matters more than refinement.
Look elsewhere for
Premium or design-led buying. The catalog skews accessible, and the site is heavily promotional.
  • +Vast, beginner-friendly range
  • +Steep promo and bundle codes, frequently stacked
  • +Long-established retailer with a settled fulfillment operation
Packaging
Plain packaging.
Billing
Discreet billing descriptor.
Shipping
Standard parcel delivery; free-gift promotions common at checkout.
Returns
Published returns policy; check exclusions on promotional items.

Extreme Restraints

BDSM furniture

The deepest catalog of benches, frames, cages and rated hardware anywhere.

Start here if
Serious furniture and load-bearing hardware, where selection and specification matter more than the shopping experience.
Look elsewhere for
Browsing, or a first purchase. The site is utilitarian and the range assumes you already know what you're looking for.
  • +Deepest furniture and hardware catalog in the category
  • +Specialist product knowledge evident in the listings
  • +Set up to ship large, heavy items properly
Packaging
Discreet outer packaging.
Billing
Neutral billing descriptor.
Shipping
Large pieces ship freight, with the scheduling and curbside delivery that implies.
Returns
Check the large-item policy specifically. Freight returns differ.

The Stockroom

Craftsmanship

Heirloom-grade leather and hardware, much of it made to order and built to be repaired.

Start here if
Buying something once, and for custom work where fit or dimensions matter.
Look elsewhere for
Anyone in a hurry or on a tight budget. Made-to-order means real lead times, and the pricing reflects the construction.
  • +Exceptional leather work and hardware
  • +Made-to-order and custom options
  • +Goods built to be repaired rather than replaced
Packaging
Discreet packaging.
Billing
Neutral billing descriptor.
Shipping
Made-to-order items dispatch on a lead time, not from stock.
Returns
Custom and made-to-order pieces are typically non-returnable. Check before ordering.

Lelo

Design-led

Objects designed to be left out: materials, finish and packaging treated as part of the product.

Start here if
Gifting, and for anyone who wants a premium object rather than a gadget.
Look elsewhere for
Range shopping. It's a boutique line, so you won't find breadth or a bargain here.
  • +Best-in-class design, materials and finish
  • +Elevated packaging that works as a gift without rewrapping
  • +Registered warranty with real support behind it
Packaging
Discreet outer shipping, elevated presentation inside.
Billing
Neutral billing descriptor.
Shipping
Standard parcel delivery.
Returns
Published returns policy; warranty support on registered products.

Hismith

Sex machines

The category leader for machines, and the widest standardized attachment ecosystem.

Start here if
One specific thing done well: machines, and the attachments that fit them.
Look elsewhere for
Anything outside that category, and for maximum discretion at the doorstep: machines are large, heavy parcels by nature.
  • +Category leader for machines, at genuine value
  • +Wide, standardized attachment range with third-party options
  • +App control across much of the line
Packaging
Discreet outer box, but a large and heavy one.
Billing
Neutral billing descriptor.
Shipping
Large parcels; check access and doorway clearance before ordering.
Returns
Published returns policy; return shipping on heavy items is a real cost.

This is a directory, not a league table. We deliberately don't score retailers, not out of ten, and not in words either, since "strong" and "excellent" are just numbers wearing a costume. What we can tell you is what each one specializes in and who it suits. For volume feedback, their own Google and third-party reviews say plenty.

Packaging, billing and returns detail is what each retailer publishes and can change without notice. Check before ordering if it matters to you. Outbound links may be affiliate links; see our affiliate disclosure.