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Sex
Toys As Novelties
Why
Are Sex Toys Sold As Novelties?
Novelty
Vs. Medical Device
By Lisa Lawless
Sex
toys are a wonderful way to improve sexual pleasure and in many
cases improve your health. Consumers are becoming more and more
turned on to the idea of using them for masturbation and to enhance
their sex life with their significant other. With the explosion
of their popularity however, there are a lot of myths that confuse
customers, like the one that says you will become addicted to
them and regular sex will not be as pleasurable again. Another
such myth is that sex toys are not effective because they are
only novelties and not intended for sexual stimulation.
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 and
that of 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 show itself 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 the 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.
Laws
such as these is why you will see many adult stores posting signs
that say "sold only as novelties." With a variety of states that
share similar laws it appears that the "novelty" labeling
will continue.
The
issue here is more about the materials that sex toys are made
of and if they are safe to use. With many chemicals being used
to create sex toys, it is important to be educated about what
is safe and what is not. To read more about this, you can review
our articles that address these issues as shown below.
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