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Stores and makers, each chosen for something different.

6 stores that carry many brands, and 11 makers that sell their own work direct. We don't rank them, because a ranking would imply a measurement we haven't made. What's useful is knowing what each is good at, and what it isn't. No retailer pays to be here.

I wantto browse everything in one placeLovehoneyStoreI wantit fast and simpleAmazonStoreI wantonly body-safe materials on the shelfSmitten KittenStoreI wantapp-controlled toysLovenseDirect from the makerI wantpositioning furnitureLiberatorDirect from the makerI wantserious furniture or rated hardwareExtreme RestraintsDirect from the makerI wanta machine and its attachmentsHismithDirect from the makerI wanta gift that looks like oneLeloDirect from the maker
Buy from a store for
  • One cart and one delivery across many brands.
  • A wider range to choose from, with returns handled in one place.
  • Easier to compare similar toys side by side before choosing.
Buy from the maker for
  • Warranty help straight from the people who built it.
  • New models usually show up here first.
  • The full range of colors, sizes, and spare parts, not just the best sellers.
Range
Category
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Stores

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Shops that carry many brands. Start here when you want to compare, or combine several things in one order.

StoreBreadth

Lovehoney

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

Carries
Toys, lingerie, bondage basics, lube
Price
Budget to premium
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-edited catalog across nearly every category
  • Clear product pages with real sizing and materials detail
  • 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.
StoreValue & range

Adam & Eve

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

Carries
Toys, lingerie, kits, lube
Price
Budget-friendly
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.
StoreConvenience

Amazon

Many of the big toy brands, sold through a checkout you already use, often with fast delivery.

Carries
Mainstream toys, lube, bedroom basics
Price
Every price point
Start here if
Restocking something you already know you like, or a brand-name toy you've already researched.
Look elsewhere for
Guaranteed discretion or careful browsing. Packaging and the name on the label depend on who sells and ships each item, and listings from third-party sellers vary in quality.
  • Wide range of familiar brands in one account
  • Each listing shows who sells it and who ships it
  • Check that the seller is the brand or Amazon itself before buying
Packaging
Depends on the seller and how the item is shipped. There is no category-wide discreet policy.
Billing
Appears as an ordinary Amazon order.
Shipping
Varies by listing and seller; delivery dates show before checkout.
Returns
Most items within 30 days of delivery, but Amazon excludes items that pose health or safety risks and anything marked Final Sale. Check each listing.
As an Amazon Associate, Braise earns from qualifying purchases made through this link.
StoreDeep catalog

SheVibe

A large independent catalog with unusually specific packaging and billing details published up front.

Carries
Toys, bondage gear, lube, accessories
Price
Budget to premium
Start here if
Shoppers who want to know exactly what will arrive at the door and show on the statement before they order.
Look elsewhere for
Anyone who wants the option to send something back. SheVibe takes no returns once an order leaves the warehouse.
  • Packaging makes no reference to SheVibe; the return name is SV or SV Inc.
  • Free US shipping from $68
  • Mechanical defects within 90 days get one free replacement
Packaging
Plain brown box, opaque mailer, or carrier packaging, with no reference to SheVibe.com.
Billing
SP SV INC for card, PayPal, and Amazon Pay orders.
Shipping
Free on US orders of $68 or more; UPS Ground usually 2 to 5 days.
Returns
No returns. Orders can be canceled within one hour.
Warranty
One free replacement for mechanical defects within 90 days, US orders only. Clearance items excluded.
StoreExpert-picked

Good Vibrations

A long-running shop that says its whole range is body-safe and chosen by sex educators.

Carries
Toys, lube, books, couples gear
Price
Mid-range
Start here if
Anyone who wants a shorter, vetted list and advice from people who teach this for a living.
Look elsewhere for
Changing your mind later. Once the shipping box is opened, sales are final.
  • Selling since 1977
  • Range described by the shop as 100% body-safe
  • Staff sexologist and an Ask Our Experts service
Packaging
Plain packaging; the return name reads Barnaby LTD.
Billing
Barnaby LTD, followed by a phone number.
Shipping
Free on orders of $85 or more. Paid options from mail to overnight.
Returns
All sales final once the box is opened. Wrong items can come back within 60 days with authorization.
Warranty
Defects go through each maker's warranty; customer service helps with claims.
StoreBody-safe only

Smitten Kitten

A small independent shop whose whole selection is chosen around body-safe materials.

Carries
Toys, lube, harnesses, bondage basics
Price
Mid to premium
Start here if
Buying with materials as the first filter, so there's nothing to double-check on the label.
Look elsewhere for
Free shipping or second thoughts. There's no free-shipping offer, and all sales are final.
  • Selection chosen around body-safe materials
  • Plain brown boxes with nothing to suggest the contents
  • 60-day guarantee against manufacturer defects
Packaging
Plain brown box with no markings; the return name reads TSK, Inc.
Billing
Not stated on their site.
Shipping
No free-shipping threshold. USPS and UPS options; orders over $300 need an adult signature.
Returns
All sales final. Defective or damaged items are replaced free.
Warranty
60-day manufacturer defect guarantee, then the maker's own warranty.

Buy direct from the maker

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Brands selling what they make. Going direct usually means the newest models first, every color and size, spare parts, and warranty help from the people who built it.

Direct from the makerDesign-led

Lelo

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

Carries
Vibrators, couples toys, massagers
Price
Premium
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
  • Gift-worthy packaging that works without rewrapping
  • One-year warranty plus a ten-year quality guarantee
Packaging
Plain cardboard box without big logos; the brand name appears in small print on the waybill.
Billing
Not stated on their site.
Shipping
Free regular US shipping over $75, about 8 to 10 days plus processing.
Returns
Not clearly published on the US site. Ask before opening anything.
Warranty
One year, plus a ten-year quality guarantee.
Direct from the makerApp control

Lovense

A whole range built around one app, including remote play across any distance.

Carries
App toys, wearables, machines
Price
Mid-range
Start here if
Couples who want to hand over control from the next room or another city.
Look elsewhere for
Anyone who'd rather not use an app. Most of the range is built around it.
  • Whole range built around one app, including long-distance play
  • US orders ship from a local warehouse with taxes prepaid
  • Plain brown outer box with a second discreet box inside
Packaging
Standard brown box with no company markings, and a second discreet box inside.
Billing
The charge shows a random code; a few processors also show a website.
Shipping
US orders ship from a local warehouse.
Returns
Unopened items with the seal intact within 30 days, after contacting support. Opened items can't be returned.
Warranty
One year on toys (90 days on sleeves and machine dildos). Opening the device voids it.
Braise is a Lovense affiliate and may earn a commission on purchases.
Direct from the makerCouples design

Dame

Toys developed in-house by a sexologist and an engineer, tested with a large research community.

Carries
Vibrators, couples toys, wellness
Price
Mid-range
Start here if
Couples adding a toy to sex together, and anyone who likes knowing how a product was tested.
Look elsewhere for
Machines, furniture, or app control. Dame keeps to hand-held and wearable toys.
  • Founded by a sexologist and an MIT-trained engineer
  • Three-year warranty, even on Dame toys bought elsewhere
  • Returns within 60 days as store credit, with nothing to ship back
Packaging
Plain brown box.
Billing
Not stated on their site.
Shipping
Free on US orders of $100 or more, from a US fulfillment center.
Returns
Within 60 days of receipt as store credit that doesn't expire. No physical return needed.
Warranty
Three years against defects, with proof of purchase.
Direct from the makerSexual wellness

MV.Health

The maker behind MysteryVibe, whose flexible vibrators are FDA-registered as therapeutic devices.

Carries
Flexible and wearable vibrators
Price
Premium
Start here if
Anyone shopping with a health goal in mind, or whose doctor has suggested a vibrator.
Look elsewhere for
Shoppers who want every policy spelled out before buying. Packaging and warranty details aren't published.
  • Devices FDA-registered as Class II therapeutic vibrators
  • Site marks products as FSA and HSA eligible
  • Flexible, bendable designs
Packaging
Not stated on their site.
Billing
Not stated on their site.
Shipping
Free premium shipping in the US, with no minimum stated.
Returns
Contact them within 30 days for a full refund. The policy doesn't say whether opened items qualify.
Direct from the makerCouples toys

We-Vibe

Wearable couples vibrators, made to be worn during sex rather than used instead of it.

Carries
Couples wearables, app toys; also sells Womanizer
Price
Mid to premium
Start here if
Couples who want a toy that stays in place while you're together.
Look elsewhere for
Furniture, bondage, or a wide mix of brands. It's a focused line.
  • Two-year warranty on many models, including Sync and Chorus
  • 100-day guarantee: swap a product for credit toward another
  • Free shipping in the continental US over $30
Packaging
Plain box with a discreet label; the sender is WOW Tech USA Ltd.
Billing
Not stated on their site.
Shipping
Free in the continental US on orders over $30.
Returns
Unopened items within 30 days. The 100-day guarantee swaps an opened item for a voucher, not a refund.
Warranty
Up to two years on manufacturing defects, depending on the model.
Direct from the makerPositioning

Liberator

The wedge and ramp shapes most people picture when they think of sex furniture, made in Georgia.

Carries
Wedges, ramps, sofas, throws
Price
Mid to premium
Start here if
Better angles and less strain, with furniture that can pass for a cushion.
Look elsewhere for
Toys. Liberator sells some, but toys and lingerie are final sale, and the foam is the reason to come here.
  • Making positioning shapes since 2002
  • Washable covers on the wedge and ramp
  • Atlanta warehouse with local pickup
Packaging
Plain, unmarked packaging.
Billing
BT*ONEUPINNOVATIONS ATLANTA GA
Shipping
Free on orders of $100 or more.
Returns
Unused, unopened items within 30 days. Toys, liquids, and lingerie are final. 20% fee if the full unit isn't returned.
Warranty
One year on sewing defects.
Direct from the makerSwings

Lonesome Dragon

A small family company in Switzerland making sex swings by hand, shipped to the US.

Carries
Two swing models and mounting hardware
Price
Premium
Start here if
A swing built to last, from a maker that packs every order itself.
Look elsewhere for
Small rooms or low ceilings. It needs about 2 by 1.4 meters of floor space, and below about 2.1 meters the standing partner has to bend.
  • Handmade, with Italian leather or vegan microfiber
  • Five-year warranty on materials and workmanship
  • Ceiling, beam, and stand mounting options
Packaging
Neutral cardboard box with a small dragon logo and no brand name.
Billing
Not stated on their site.
Shipping
From Switzerland by Swiss Post, delivered by USPS. You pay actual postage, shown in the cart. Import fees may apply.
Returns
Generally not accepted for hygiene reasons. Contact them first; unagreed returns are refused.
Warranty
Five years on materials and workmanship.
Braise is a Lonesome Dragon affiliate and may earn a commission on purchases.
Direct from the makerSaddle machines

Motorbunny

Ride-on saddle machines with an unusually long warranty for the category.

Carries
Saddle machines and attachments
Price
Premium
Start here if
A saddle you'll keep for years, from a maker that stands behind the motor.
Look elsewhere for
Trying one out. The 45-day guarantee deducts a $299 inspection fee, which makes returns costly.
  • Eleven-year warranty on parts and labor
  • Ships next business day by UPS Ground from US warehouses
  • Plain brown box from a sender named Fulfillment Center
Packaging
Plain brown box; the sender shows as Fulfillment Center.
Billing
MB Technologies
Shipping
Free in the continental US over $50, by UPS Ground from Nevada or New Jersey.
Returns
45-day guarantee on direct orders, minus a $299 storage and inspection fee. Attachments and sale items are final.
Warranty
Eleven years on parts and labor for proper use; repairs after year five are a flat $100.
Direct from the makerSex machines

Hismith

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

Carries
Machines and attachments
Price
Value for machines
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 real value
  • Wide, standardized attachment range with third-party options
  • US orders ship from a California warehouse
Packaging
Plain packaging, but a large and heavy box.
Billing
Not stated on their site.
Shipping
Free US delivery with no minimum; 7 to 15 business days standard, 3 to 6 expedited.
Returns
All sales final for hygiene reasons. Defective or wrong items only: report within 48 hours with photos.
Direct from the makerBDSM furniture

Extreme Restraints

XR Brands' own store, with the deepest catalog of benches, frames, cages, and rated hardware anywhere.

Carries
Furniture, restraints, hardware
Price
Mid to high
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 built for function, 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
Plain box or mailer with no logos, branding, or product details.
Billing
Not stated on their site.
Shipping
Free-shipping thresholds apply, but beds and large furniture are excluded. The cart confirms.
Returns
Unopened, unused items within 15 days, for replacement or store credit rather than cash.
Warranty
30 days from delivery for damaged, defective, or wrong items.
Direct from the makerCraftsmanship

The Stockroom

Heirloom-grade leather and hardware from a shop that has made its own gear since 1988, built to be repaired.

Carries
Leather, latex, restraints, furniture
Price
Premium
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. Custom work takes time, and the pricing reflects the construction.
  • Own lines including JT Signature and Syren latex
  • Custom pieces made to your measurements
  • Goods built to be repaired rather than replaced
Packaging
Plain, unmarked packaging with no identifying labels.
Billing
Not stated on their site.
Shipping
Free domestic discreet shipping over $119; pickup at the Los Angeles showroom.
Returns
Unused items in original packaging within 30 days. Body-contact items and custom pieces are final.

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, shipping, returns, and warranty detail is what each retailer publishes and can change without notice. Check before ordering if it matters to you.

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