{"id":292,"date":"2018-05-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lovenselife.com\/uncategorized\/sex-toy-tester"},"modified":"2026-02-10T12:12:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:12:58","slug":"sex-toy-tester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/sex-toy\/sex-toy-guide\/sex-toy-tester","title":{"rendered":"7 Basic Tips On How to Be a Sex Toy Tester Or Reviewer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Testing or reviewing sex toys might sound like a dream come true for some people \u2013 especially if there\u2019s a chance of getting free sex toys in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it\u2019s not as simple as trying it once and writing a sentence or two that you did or didn\u2019t like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what does it mean to be a professional sex toy tester? Let\u2019s see\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. EDUCATE YOURSELF<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There\u2019s a lot to know when it comes to sex toys and you need to do some serious <\/em>research before you can analyze a toy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLEANING<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 What are the best sex toy cleaning practices<\/strong><\/a>? How easy is it to clean the toy you’re currently testing? Are there difficult nooks and crannies that could be missed and have body fluid build up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MATERIALS<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 Some materials are safe. Some are very dangerous for the body. And, unfortunately, there is plenty of the latter on the market.  Aside from that, you need to pay attention to how the material feels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VIBRATORS\/MOTORS<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 How strong is it? How long does the motor last? What\u2019s the recharge time like? Is it rechargeable or does it need batteries?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BRANDS\/COMPANIES<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Knowing the difference between a white brand, a name brand, and a distributor that sells both is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HUMAN<\/strong> ANATOMY<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Is the toy made to complement the human body while being safe at the same time? For example<\/strong>, a butt plug needs a wide base to be considered safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, are the bells and whistles hitting the right areas or is a decent enough shape that will accommodate most body styles within that demographic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might also sound weird but knowing your body in relation to the toy<\/em> is useful. For example, many sex toy reviewers will have a disclaimer stating what their cervix is like, genital sensitivity, and vibration preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This isn’t meant to gross people out. At minimum, this allows readers to know that if they have similar qualities, they might have a similar experience<\/strong> (or not, if they’re different).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WANT TO KNOW MORE? <\/strong><\/span>Check out the links at the bottom of the article<\/strong> for more about sex toys, materials, safety etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. YOU HAVE TO BE DETAILED<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If it\u2019s as a reviewer, this means right down to the packaging, reading instruction booklets from start to finish, testing sounds levels, checking everything that is included with the toy etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, taking pictures of everything is a must. Everything from charging cables to silk baggies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And (if it\u2019s as a sex toy tester<\/em>) the more information you pass on, the more improvements can be made. So, don’t skimp out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. YOU HAVE TO TEST IT MORE THAN ONCE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your mood and current body state will affect how a sex toy feels. For example, trying a toy on a women\u2019s period will not feel the same as when she\u2019s not on her cycle. So, multiple tries are necessary for any decent feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. YOU MIGHT GET EARLY-STAGE TOYS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New sex toys (as opposed to white brand copies) will always have a \u201crough copy\u201d or prototype stage. I mean, you need to start somewhere right? And, while some companies will get their employees to do the testing, some might outsource the job to some trusted users\/customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXAMPLE:<\/strong> <\/span>I once got a prototype that was so rough, there wasn\u2019t actually a battery compartment \u2026 just wires that fed into a voltage box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being part of the creation process is kinda of cool, but it requires a different mindset and extensive levels of feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. IT DOESN\u2019T ALWAYS MEAN FREE SEX TOYS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ll find a company that will spring for some free toys. But some of the larger distributors will expect you to buy several toys, leave a review for each, and then<\/em> they might give you a freebie<\/strong> from your wish list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, if you\u2019re a blogger, writer, or social media whatever, and you dream of cold-contacting a sex toy company with a request to get a free sample to \u201ctest in exchange for an honest review\u201d \u2026 you can keep dreaming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that you\u2019re dealing with a business \u2013 and if they\u2019re giving you something, they\u2019re going to want something in return. So, unless you can prove that you can drive traffic to their website or store<\/strong> (and it would need to be significant<\/em>) they won\u2019t be interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. THEY DON\u2019T ALWAYS FEEL GOOD<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s not a rollercoaster ride of endless orgasms. In fact, even though having an orgasm is great, it’s not the only goal of your time with the toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s also inevitable that…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re going to find toys that you just don\u2019t like because they\u2019re not something you would normally use, or the design isn\u2019t conducive to your body type – or they’re just poorly made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This brings us to the next part\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. YOU NEED TO BE OBJECTIVE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There\u2019s a big difference between not liking a toy because it just doesn\u2019t align with your preferences versus not liking a toy because it\u2019s garbage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOR EXAMPLE:<\/strong><\/span> If you prefer deep, strong, rumbly vibrations, but the toy you\u2019re testing is light and buzzy, that doesn\u2019t make it a bad<\/em> toy. However, if the vibrator barely works and quits after 15 minutes, then<\/em> it\u2019s a bad toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also can\u2019t tell you the number of times I\u2019ve seen people complain that a toy is \u201cbad\u201d or not worth the money because it\u2019s in a color<\/em> they don\u2019t like\u2026 Seriously?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tester or reviewer also needs to be able to balance<\/em> the negative and<\/em> the positive \u2013 because a toy is not wholly great or terrible.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, is being a sex toy tester or reviewer a lot of hard work? Yep. But is it a fun job or hobby to have. Absolutely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, here are the informative articles I promised earlier…<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n