Sex Toy Testing
How do we test and measure sex toys in the sex shop before marketing?
Measuring the hardness of dildos and other erotic toys
We measure the hardness of sex toys H0 in several places and average them. Our sexshop Redpipi .com has long been the only shop in the EU that measures the hardness of dildos and anal plugs see Article Soft dildos, what they are for and how to recognize them.
Human Tissue Response and In-Service Testing
We test the way of use and functionality, e.g. whether the harness really immobilizes or stretches, simply fulfills its purpose.
Dildos are tested for the degree of pull on the skin during friction. Porous PVC dildos pull quite a bit. Non-porous silicone virtually none at all. Exceptionally, some dildos (even those offered by reputable stores or distributors) burn the mucous membrane when it is injured and are not allowed to be sold.
We are testing for resistance to banned gels for the material and to a fairly extreme environment in the rectum. In practice, most devices except condoms can be used with banned gels without damage. Some dildos deform the surface to a slight smoothness or become stained with stool - especially PVC and TPE dildos when using a fat/oil based gel (deer tallow).
The rectal mucosa is also very sensitive to grinding/rounding and is usually used to confirm the tactile test.
For gels, dryness, effects on the mucous membrane, condom and toys are tested.
Authenticity testing of hides and skins by microscope and other methods
more in the article How to recognise genuine leather
Visual and tactile control
Test for surface cleanliness, casting, rounded edges, especially of metal objects - whether they will not cut the mucous membrane, e.g. of metals. Safety of bonding tools so that they do not cut like PVC nylon bonds or tear tissue like commonly supplied carabiners.
Strength tests
It refers to handcuffs, chains, vaginal mirrors, erection rings. They have to withstand an adequate degree of strain. A mirror, for example, should not normally be able to be bent by the contraction of the vagina or anal sphincters.
Odour trail
Only with human senses. Products with a significant trace of plastic, perfume or other odours are not allowed for sale.
Dimensions, weight, noise level
dimensions: meter, sliding scale (for dildos the first indication is the length, sometimes followed by the insertable length in brackets. the last indication is the diameter)
weight: digital scale - net including controller without batteries and charging accessories
Sound of vibrators - about 5 cm from the microphone of the android phone. Measurements at this distance correspond to the manufacturers of various products, although sometimes the values are measured a meter or even 10m from the device (e.g. for commercial refrigeration compressors). Quieter vibrators have 50-60 db, the standard is around 70 db.
Further information
Lab tests are not within our power. For the introduction of aids we concentrate on CE certified products where the presence of harmful substances should be excluded. For SM harnesses/garments, we do not plan to test for the presence of nickel or its release rate in the near future, as these are not products intended for long-term wear within the meaning of the concerned REACH Regulation 1907/2006 EC.
