Understanding MOQ in the Adult Toy Industry: What Every Buyer Should Know
Introduction You email a factory: “I want to order 100 vibrators with my logo.” They reply: “MOQ is 1,000 units.” You think: That’s a lot. Can I negotiate? Are they trying to rip me off? They’re not. And yes, you can negotiate — but you need to understand why the number exists in the first […]
Sex Toy Packaging Guide: From OEM White Box to Retail Shelf
Introduction You found the perfect product. The sample arrived and it feels incredible. You’re ready to order 500 units and launch your brand. Then the factory asks: “What packaging do you want?” If your answer is “I don’t know” or “Just the regular box” — stop. Packaging is where 80% of first-time importers lose money […]
How to Build a Sex Toy Brand from Scratch (2026 Guide for First-Time Founders)
You’ve seen the numbers. The global sex toy market hit $40 billion and keeps climbing at 8% a year. DTC brands like Maude and Dame raised millions on the back of clean branding and body-safe messaging. Amazon’s sexual wellness category moves product every second it’s open. You’re looking at this and thinking: I could do […]
Private Label vs White Label Sex Toys: Which Model Is Right for Your Brand?
Talking to a buyer last month, I heard a variation of a question I get constantly: “I want to start a sex toy brand. Do I need my own custom product, or can I just put my logo on something that already exists?” The answer: both are valid. The wrong one is whatever you pick […]
Amazon Adult Category Policy: How to Sell Sex Toys on Amazon Without Getting Suspended
Amazon sells sex toys. Millions of dollars a day. But you won’t find them by searching “vibrator” on the homepage — and that’s by design. Adult products on Amazon live in a shadow world: hidden from search, excluded from advertising, and policed by opaque rules that can kill your listing overnight. This article explains exactly […]
Shipping Sex Toys from China: Air vs Sea, Costs, and Customs
Shipping eats more margin than any other part of the import process — not because it’s expensive per se, but because nobody budgets for it correctly the first time. You quote FOB Shenzhen at $8/unit, celebrate a 65% margin, then find out DHL to Miami is another $3.50/unit for a 100-piece order. Suddenly your margin […]
Sex Toy MOQ Guide: How Minimum Order Quantities Really Work in China
MOQ is the first number you see on every supplier page — and the first one that scares buyers away. “500 units per SKU? I just want to test my market.” Here’s what nobody tells you: MOQ numbers on Alibaba and Made-in-China are aspirational, not contractual. They’re set to filter out casual shoppers, not serious […]
How to Vet a China Factory Without Flying There: A No-BS Checklist
You found a supplier on Alibaba. Their page looks great. 15 years in business. 500+ products. Factory-owned. CE and FDA certified. Testimonials from 47 countries. You’ve never met them in person. And you’ve already wired $3,000. This article is a step-by-step guide to verifying a China factory without buying a plane ticket — using free […]
FDA vs CE vs RoHS: What Sex Toy Certifications Actually Mean for Importers
You’ve found a supplier. The products look good. The price is right. Then the supplier sends a message: “CE certified, FDA registered, RoHS compliant.” Three acronyms. One PDF attachment (maybe). And you have no idea whether any of it actually matters for your country. This article breaks down exactly what each certification covers, which ones […]
How to Import Sex Toys from China: A Complete Guide for B2B Buyers
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably figured out the math already. China produces roughly 70% of the world’s adult toys. The factories in Shenzhen and Dongguan build the same products that retail for $50-120 in the US — at an FOB price of $8-25. The margin is there. The question is how to access it […]
