Airport Security Does Not Need a Guest Role in Your Sex Life
Let's address the most obvious thing first: travelling with sex toys requires some thought. Airport security has a job to do and they're not in the business of making guesses about what's in your luggage.
Before travelling, check the specific requirements for your journey, including any local regulations that may apply.
Packing: Batteries
If your sex toy has a lithium battery, the rules are fairly straightforward. An electronic device with its lithium battery installed may be allowed in checked or carry-on baggage subject to conditions. If placed in checked baggage, the device must be completely switched off (not sleep or hibernation), protected from damage, and protected from accidental activation. Carry-on is recommended for eligible devices. Spare batteries and power banks must remain in the cabin. Airline rules can be stricter than CASA guidance, so a quick check of your airline's policy before you fly is worth five minutes.
Packing: Discretion
If you want more privacy and organisation, a clothes bag or toiletry bag can keep personal items together. Nobody wants to explain anything to a customs officer. Nobody.
If you're packing in checked luggage, wrap the toy in clothes or bubble wrap. It's not just about discretion, it's about protection. Sex toys can get knocked around in checked luggage, and a hard surface might crack or damage a delicate component. Wrapping it in something soft protects both the toy and the other contents of your bag.
Liquids. Home Affairs limits carry-on liquids, aerosols and gels in the international and international-terminal/transit situations covered by TravelSECURE. In those situations, each container must be 100 mL/100 g or less. Those restrictions do not apply to checked baggage or most domestic flights. Check the rules for your exact journey. When in doubt, pack liquids in checked baggage or check the specific requirements for your journey.
Destination Laws
Domestic travel within Australia follows standard security rules. International travel is different, and the laws of the destination country matter. Smartraveller is a good starting point. If your destination restricts certain items, the consequences can be serious. Don't infer legality from cultural stereotypes. A five-minute check of official sources is the difference between a minor inconvenience and a major one.
At Your Destination
Once you're at your accommodation, the usual precautions apply. If you're travelling to bring back a first vibrator for someone, the same packing rules apply. Keep things stored discreetly, especially if you're sharing a room. A drawer or a bag under the bed works for most situations. And if you're travelling with your partner, these tips apply to both of you. And if you're in a hotel, the minibar drawer is a surprisingly effective hiding spot, nobody opens a minibar drawer looking for sex toys.
Also consider the noise factor. Hotels have thin walls. If you're using a noisy device, be mindful of the people in the next room. A towel under the device can muffle some of the sound.
The Bottom Line
Spare lithium batteries and power banks must be carried in cabin baggage only. Devices with batteries installed may go in checked or carry-on baggage subject to conditions. Check destination laws if going international, and wrap things up in your luggage. Don't overthink it. Just plan it. If you're shopping on arrival, the vibrators collection and anal toys collection are easy to browse online.