First-Order Checklist for Nervous Buyers

Hovering over “Add to cart” is a sport. You’ve compared three product pages, opened a fourth tab “just to check materials,” and somehow still feel like you’re missing a manual.

You’re not. First-order nerves are normal—and usually about logistics and fit, not desire. This is the calm checklist we wish someone handed us before checkout. For adults 18+ only. No quiz. No judgment. No medical claims—just practical shopping sense.

Confirm you’re shopping for adults (18+)

Adult Provisions is for grown-ups. If you’re buying for yourself or a partner, you’re in the right place. If you’re gifting, make sure the recipient is 18+ and that a surprise won’t create pressure—a shortlist or a “pick together” plan often lands better than a sealed guess.

Curiosity isn’t a confession. It’s adult.

Start with what it does, not the brand name

Brand logos are the least interesting part of the page. Ask a few quieter questions first:

• Solo, shared, or both? Some designs are made to share or go hands-free; others are happily one-person shows.
• Gentle or strong? Unsure? Start gentler. Adjustable settings beat a single “turbo” mode you’ll never use.
• Does quiet matter? Thin walls and roommates are real. Skim the listing for size and power clues—bigger motors usually travel farther down a hallway.
• Rechargeable or batteries? Rechargeable is everyday-easy; batteries are travel-simple.
• Water-friendly? “Waterproof” and “splash-proof” are not twins. Believe the manufacturer, not the bathtub photo.
• Size? Smaller and simpler than your Pinterest board suggests. You can always upgrade later.

For a deeper walk through styles, see How to Choose a Vibrator. Shopping with someone else? Couples Toys: Choosing Together keeps the conversation specific without making it homework.

Check the material (this matters more than the price tag)

Body-safe, nonporous materials are easier to clean and kinder for long-term keepers. Look for names you can actually pronounce on the product page—silicone, glass, stainless steel, hard plastics like ABS. Be cautious with vague “jelly,” “rubber-like,” or mystery blends that never name the material, and anything with a strong chemical smell.

If the listing doesn’t say what it’s made of, don’t guess. Use the contact form on adultprovisions.com and ask before you buy. We’d rather help you pick the right thing than the expensive thing.

Want the fuller care picture—porous vs. nonporous, drying, storage? Bookmark Sex Toy Materials, Cleaning & Care.

Lube basics in one minute (no chemistry degree required)

Lubricant is optional until it isn’t. A few ground rules that show up on almost every insert:

Type	Good to know
Water-based	The usual safe bet with most materials and with latex condoms. Easy cleanup; you may need to reapply.
Silicone-based	Long-lasting. Don’t pair it with silicone items—it can damage the surface. Often fine with glass, steel, and hard plastic.
Oil-based	Often incompatible with latex condoms; harder to wash off. Better as massage than as everyday toy lube.
Hybrid	Check both labels—the toy insert and the bottle.

Prefer simple, fragrance-free formulas if your skin is choosy. Patch-test anything new on a small area first. And if anything health-related comes up, talk to a healthcare provider—we’re a shop, not a clinic.

When the product insert and a blog chart disagree, the insert wins.

A 30-second care plan you’ll actually keep

Clean before first use and after every session. Warm water plus mild unscented soap—or a dedicated cleaner the manufacturer allows. Only submerge what is labeled for it. Keep charging ports dry. Pat dry, then air-dry fully before the pouch.

Don’t boil, microwave, or dishwasher anything unless the manufacturer says you can. Store soft pieces so they aren’t mashed together for months. Ordinary washing is cleaning—not “sterilization,” not hospital theater.

Discreet shipping, without the oversell

Privacy matters. We take it seriously. We also won’t invent packaging fairy tales.

When we say discreet packaging, we mean the order ships in discreet packaging, with no invoice and no packing slip. Charges usually show as PAYPAL *APRO. They can also show as APRO or APROVISIONS. This checklist will not promise a plain or unbranded box, or a specific return-address name.

Your order may arrive in more than one package. Track what you get, open it on your terms, and if something looks off, reach out through the contact form at adultprovisions.com.

The fuller version is What Discreet Shipping Actually Means.

Before you hit place order

One last pass:

1. You’re 18+, and anyone you’re gifting for is too.
2. The material is named and makes sense for how you’ll care for it.
3. Lube plan matches the material (or you’re skipping lube for now).
4. You’ve checked the site’s shipping and returns pages for current rules (they can change—trust what’s posted today).
5. You’ve picked a delivery window that works for your household.

Then browse when you’re ready—Best Sellers, All Vibrators, or whatever collection matches the vibe. Save something for later if today isn’t the day. There’s no performance review at checkout.

Questions? Use the contact form on adultprovisions.com. We’re here—curious, calm, and happily unembarrassed on your behalf.

For adults 18+. This guide is general shopping information, not medical advice. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your item.