Sex toy regulation

Okay, so I previously posted about Kandi Burruss' rhythmic sex toys; that's one of her products in the picture. Here's the link:  Massage with rhythm


But as I study drug regulation, trying to focus on my assignment about the role of regulation of drugs and medical devices, I couldn't help but wonder... Who regulates sex toys??? I guess it's only natural that my brain would think such a thought, smh...

Of course, I looked it up and learned about an association called, "National Association for the Advancement of Science & Art in Sexuality (NAASAS)." Apparently, sex toys are categorized as novelties, and not medical devices. Therefore, they are not regulated by the FDA or Food and Drug Administration. Instead, sex toys are said to be "self-regulated" by the sex toy industry. As a result (at least one of the results), sex toys can contain "phthalates" and lead paint, unlike children's toys; phthalates are chemicals commonly added to plastics, in order to heighten its flexibility and durability.

This was definitely a juicy lesson learned for me! No pun intended. Click the title (Sex toy regulation) above to learn more about the NAASAS.

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