Sex Toy Education

There are many myths about vibrators in particular and we have an article that delves into some of those in more detail- Vibrator Myths.

Why are Sex Toys Considered Novelties?

With the sex toy industry booming with new products you will often see manufacturers listing them as a novelty. Because there are two classifications for a sex toy, that of a medical device or a novelty, it may be confusing to understand that both are intended for sexual pleasure.

In order for a sex toy to classify as a medical device it must pass through rigorous criteria and be demonstrated to provide a medical benefit. Because of this and the laws in most areas, sex toy manufacturers are forced to label them as novelties even when they are fully intended for sexual arousal.

One such example is a law in Texas that requires that sex toy retailers sell them as novelties. According to the state's obscenity code, an obscene device is a simulated sexual organ or item designed to stimulate the genitals. It specifically refers to dildos, vibrators, and vaginal shaped toys. Isn't it amazing that someone would see our own body parts as obscene?