Gizmodo: Where Do Sex Toys Go to Die?

LOS ANGELES — As one Gizmodo reporter muses, sex toys have the potential to linger long after you’re gone, a predicament that threatens to validate Andy Warhol’s famous assertion that “dying is the most embarrassing thing that can happen to you.”

She writes, “But disposing of sex paraphernalia  … is something every boomer should be concerned about. The days are dwindling down to a precious few and some of you have a nasty cough. Do you want the people clearing out your house, particularly your children, to find those feathery, metallic, rubbery, polymer blend items you ordered one drunken night a few months after you'd been forced to take early retirement?”

While the author insists that she has no such qualms about her sex toys becoming public knowledge, she felt compelled to find the best, greenest way to dispose of unwanted vibes/massagers/etc. — a far more difficult task than she anticipated.

After calling up the most plausible aids — Good Vibrations in Oakland, Pleasure Chest in West Hollywood, Babeland in New York, SexToyRecycling.com — and coming up short, the reporter was forced to turn to one of the greenest/crunchiest cities in the nation — Portland, Or.

It turns out that ScarletGirl.com, based in Portland, was the only retailer that offered a comprehensive sex toy recycling program. As an incentive, the company throws recyclers a $10 discount on their next online purchase.  

Are you "sexstainable?" the website asks. If so, the ScarletGirl team will break down the toys, separate the components and recycle them.

To read the full article on Gizmodo, click here.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

France Reinstates Age Verification Rule for EU Sites

France’s highest court, the Council of State, on Tuesday reinstated age verification rules for EU-based sites under the country’s Security and Regulation of the Digital Space (SREN) law, ruling in favor of the French government and against Hammy Media.

Velvet Thruster Signs Distro Deal With ECN

Velvet Thruster has inked a distribution deal with East Coast News (ECN).

Whisper Fans Joins Pineapple Support as Supporter-Level Sponsor

Whisper Fans has joined the ranks of over 70 adult businesses and organizations committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support.

Kiiroo Introduces New Agatha Vega Stroker

Kiiroo has debuted the new Agatha Vega stroker sleeve from its FeelStar line.

Utherverse Launches 'Red Light Center' Virtual World

Virtual reality and metaverse technology company Utherverse has launched its new virtual world, RedLightCenter.io.

European Commission Approves AV Guidelines, Unveils Prototype App

The European Commission on Monday released its final, approved guidelines for protecting minors online under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and made public a “white label” age verification app intended to help sites and platforms comply with age verification rules under the DSA.

New Membership Site 'Sluts Corner' Launches

R18 Entertainment has launched a new membership site, SlutsCorner.com.

'Groove Thing' Sets Kickstarter Funding Record for Insertable Pleasure Product

Groove Thing, an insertable pleasure product that plays audio, has set a funding record on Kickstarter.

Nalpac/Entrenue, Ohdoki Sign Distro Deal for 'The Handy'

Nalpac/Entrenue has inked an exclusive U.S. distribution deal with Ohdoki Products for The Handy.

Show More