10 best sex toys to pack discreetly in your hand luggage
We’ve made huge strides in our (open) attitudes towards sexual wellness — yet the concept of taking sex toys on holiday? A little too much to handle, the assumption being that you have an addiction or abnormally low levels of shame. Or, even worse, aren’t concerned about embarrassing unsuspecting members of airport security. But some argue that travel is the prime time to experiment with sex toys.
“A change of scenery can spark playfulness,” says Samantha Marshall, head of brand at female sexual wellness brand Smile Makers Collection. “When you step out of routine and into a new environment, there’s more space to get curious. Research shows that people often fantasise more freely outside their home, especially in places linked to travel or vacation.”
Essentially, you may reap the benefits of a vibrator more when travelling. So, the brief is simple: locate sex toys so discreet you can take them (almost) anywhere. Think designs that are virtually silent, petite but powerful.
Thankfully, there are options. This is our edit of travel-friendly tech that’s small enough to stash in your underseat bag, and fitted with travel locks to prevent unwanted turbulence.
How I choose the sex toys & why you can trust me:
While I started my career working alongside a tabloid agony aunt, giving people answers to their sex and relationship-related queries, I turned my focus to commerce three years ago. My 9-to-5 now consists of reviewing new sexual wellness releases.
To ensure I'm an authority on all things sexual wellness and menstrual health, I regularly attend press days and product launches, interview sexual wellness experts, and have personally tested hundreds of products to ensure they live up to their designers’ claims.
When reviewing a vibrator, I consider them against the following criteria:
- Ease of use: Could I navigate the controls without reading the manual cover to cover?
- Design: Was it ergonomic, comfortable to hold, and fit for purpose?
- Settings: Was there enough variety? Were there any unique pre-programmed vibration patterns?
- Volume: Could it pass as a quiet vibrator?
- Waterproof: Did it perform just as well in the bath or shower?
What are the benefits of taking your sex toys on holiday with you?
For some, the escape from routine and everyday stress leads to a boosted desire to be intimate and to try something new — even if only because they now have the time to experiment.
“Holidays naturally put us in a more relaxed headspace. We slow down, we sleep better, and we finally have the time to reconnect with our bodies; so packing a vibrator feels like a no-brainer,” says head of brand at Smile Makers Collection, Samantha Marshall.
“Pleasure is also a proven stress reliever, which is exactly what most of us are craving on a getaway. Toys can help you unwind, tune into your body, and create more intentional intimacy, whether you’re travelling solo or with a partner.”
Top tips for travelling with sex tech:
Check the laws of your destination: “The first rule of travelling with any sex tech is to first check the laws in your destination and layovers,” urges Moyle. “Laws vary, and enforcement can be discretionary, but there are several countries where sex toys can be categorised as obscene materials or products.
“Where this is the case, countries can have strict prohibitions on the importation and possession of sex toys, for example: the Maldives, Malaysia, Thailand, UAE and Saudi Arabia, to name a few.”
Engage the travel lock: Some sex toys – often the more premium or designed specifically with travel in mind – have a built-in travel lock to prevent any unwanted turbulence. While the manual will detail how exactly to turn this on/off, it often involves holding down two buttons simultaneously for three to five seconds.
Consider your packing: Packing cubes, make-up bags, inside a shoe. People get creative when trying to hide their vibrators in their hand luggage, not to be seen, even if security requests to do a quick search. While there are purpose-made packing options – the Sweat Sesh bundle from Smile Makers Collection comes packed inside a carry case that has space for sex toys and the essentials to go with it.
Marshall suggests: “Bag your toys up together in a vanity case or clear plastic bag so that if, for any reason, your case needs to be screened.”
Ahead, the best discreet sex toys for travel in 2026, approved by a wellness writer:










