The Ultimate A-Z Guide To Using Vegan Sex Aids

Did you know that vegan sex aids are a thing? Explore materials  and top brands in our ultimate A-Z guide to vegan sex aids. But first here is an explanation of the term “vegan” –

vegan

ˈviːɡ(ə)n/

noun

1.

a person who does not eat or use animal products.

adjective

1.

using or containing no animal products:

“a vegan diet”

Before I get into the fun stuff, I’ll just clarify some terms I’ll be using here like the difference between something that’s “Vegan” and something that is “Accidentally Vegan”.. So if I refer to a product as being vegan then I mean the company has actually put “vegan” or “vegan friendly” on their packaging, and if I refer to something as “accidentally vegan” I mean that although it does not state it on the pack I can confirm that the item is indeed safe for vegans to use (like how Oreos are accidentally vegan … mmmm Oreos).

• CF = Cruelty Free
• V = Vegan
• AV = Accidentally vegan

Discover vegan-friendly materials, companies, and products with our concise guide.

Vegan Materials for Vega Sex Aids

• Silicone – Silicone is a personal favourite of mine, I love how it feels on my skin, it’s easy to clean (high-quality silicone is actually dishwasher safe, bleachable and boilable).
• Leatherette & Synthetic Leather – Leatherette is a great alternative to leather which a similar feel and often being both vegan and accidentally vegan.
• Metal & Glass – Both of these are safe vegan options and great for temperature play.
• Faux Fur & Synthetic Wool – Many cuffs, paddles etc are lined with fur and is generally faux. When purchasing butt plug tails, be aware that some may use real fox/animal tails. Faux fur and real fur have very different feels and it’s usually very easy to tell the difference (google has some good guides on this).
• ABS Plastic – Being made from oil and not being biodegradable this one is up to you, but as far as the material quality goes try and go for silicone if you can.
• Satin – Avoid satin or anything described as “silky” that isn’t real silk.
• Rope – Choose hemp rope for an environmentally friendly and high-quality option as rope is typically vegan.
• Neoprene – Somewhere between leather and silicone this fabric is soft, easy to clean and best of all safe for vegans.
• Polyester & Cotton – These are safe.

Non-Vegan Materials for Vegan Sex Aids

(Some of these can possibly be vegan-friendly, it’s always best to double check.)

• Leather & Suede – Animal skin is an obvious non-vegan material.
• Rubber – Some rubber is vegan some is not its always best to check if you can but more often than not it is vegan.
• Latex – Some latex products, including condoms, may not be vegan due to the use of casein. A quick email to the company will answer your questions about a specific item of clothing or product.
• Silk – Avoid real silk, typically sourced from silk worms or other animals, as it’s non-vegan.

Some items that you may not have realised aren’t vegan include condoms, dental dams and lube. Read our complete guide to vegan condoms here.

Lube

 

Some vegan brands of lube include:

• WICKED – A range of water and silicone based lubes including a flavoured water based range, toy friendly and hypoallergenic options.  V, CF
• Wildfire – 100% natural essential oil lubes, body oils and mood sprays ranges that are all vegan (their body butters, unfortunately, aren’t vegan). AV
• Sensuva – With a wide range of products not all of them state vegan on the bottle (like their throat desensitising spray) but potentially still vegan. V, AV, CF
• Intimate Earth – Stating PURE VEGAN on their products but unfortunately without the CF stamp. V

All of these brands are available here at Oh Zone Adult Lifestyle Centres and at our online store, Adultsmart.

Many lubes are accidentally vegan, but without cruelty-free and vegan confirmation. Email companies and check ingredients for clarity..

Equipment and Toys as Vegan Sex Aids

• Tantus – Tantus offers top-quality silicone, 100% vegan-friendly. Explore their exceptional paddles in detail.
• Doc Johnson – A lot of the Doc Johnson leatherette product like their Whipping Willow Leatherette Flogger which will turn you into a flogging sex god and Black Rose range are vegan-friendly and even state “Vegan” on the box.
• Fetish Fantasy – Fetish Fantasy confirmed their electro stim gel contains no animal products. They offer a range of vegan-friendly materials, including restraints and e-stim toys.
• Fun Factory – Fun Factory Silicone is fully vegan. Their denim harness is labeled vegan-friendly as well.
• California Exotics – Explore the stunning Her Royal harness range, labeled vegan, featuring metals and plastics, catching my eye with its beauty.
• SportSheets – Crafting various restraints, like under-bed style, using vegan-safe materials such as polyester, velcro, and neoprene.

This list isn’t comprehensive but serves as a starting point to explore available vegan sex aids. PETA and Cruelty Free International are two of the biggest supporters who promote the use of vegan friendly products as they are not tested on animals!

About the author: Erin is a consultant from Oh Zone Adult Lifestyle Centres