What should a retailer check before choosing a wholesale sex toy supplier? Confirm authorized brand distribution, third-party marketplace rules, tester and staff-training support, warranty handling, free-shipping thresholds, whether dropshipping is available, and clear body-safe material information. Use the printable checklist below on any distributor, then compare how Sexy Living covers each line.
- Score every wholesale sex toy distributor on authorization, marketplace restrictions, testers, training, warranty, shipping, dropship, and material data.
- There is no minimum order on Sexy Living wholesale; free standard ground shipping uses a published threshold (see checklist).
- Dropshipping adds $20 CAD shipping per order at wholesale price, with no other fees. One Shopify app serves the Sexy Living and EP Products catalogues.
- Browse our wholesale sex toys hub when you are ready to apply.
A practical supplier checklist for independent retailers choosing or switching a wholesale sex toy supplier, with logistics, training, and next steps for store, ecommerce, and hybrid shops.
What should a retailer check before choosing a wholesale sex toy supplier?
Start with authorization and brand coverage, then the operational details that protect your floor and online catalogue. Score any distributor with the printable checklist below, then compare how Sexy Living’s wholesale sex toys program covers each line.
Printable wholesale sex toy supplier checklist
Print or copy this table and score any distributor you are considering. Every row should have a clear yes, no, or “ask for proof.”
| Check | Why it matters | What “good” looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Authorized brand distribution | Protects warranty paths and brand relationships. | Written confirmation you are buying from an authorized channel for the brands you plan to stock. |
| Third-party marketplace restrictions | Many brands may not be listed on Amazon, eBay, Walmart, or Etsy. | Clear policy and a page you can show staff. See restricted third-party selling. |
| Testers | Floor demos sell better when staff can show the real product. | Documented tester rules for brick-and-mortar floor demos. |
| Staff training | Body-safe talk and product demos need practice, not guesswork. | Live or scheduled education (for example ToyTalk sessions). |
| Warranty handling | Customers expect a clean path when a product fails. | Supplier explains how claims move between retailer, distributor, and brand. |
| Shipping threshold | Ground freight changes landed cost on every restock. | Published free-shipping threshold (Sexy Living wholesale: $500 CAD before tax). |
| Dropship option | Ecommerce and hybrid shops need catalogue breadth without warehouse space. | Same supplier can wholesale and dropship, with a clear fee model. |
| Body-safe material information | Staff need accurate material language without inventing health claims. | PDFs or PDP notes that name materials and care, ready for training scripts. |
How should testers and staff training work?
Testers turn a shelf into a demo. Sexy Living offers 1 tester per store per product with a purchase of 3 units. Testers are for brick-and-mortar floors, not for resale to end customers.
Training closes the gap between “in stock” and “staff can recommend with confidence.” Book ToyTalk sessions for product education, then pair that with your own floor scripts on materials, charging, and care. For a broader store-building playbook, see our adult store guide.
What logistics should you confirm once?
Ask every wholesale sex toy supplier where orders ship from, what the free-shipping threshold is, and whether dropshipping exists on the same account. Sexy Living fulfils from Burnaby, BC. There is no minimum order. Free standard ground shipping on wholesale is a separate threshold (see the checklist), not a minimum order quantity.
Dropshipping uses wholesale product cost plus a flat shipping fee per order, with no other fees. The free-shipping threshold is wholesale only. For a full wholesale versus dropship comparison, read our Canadian wholesale buying guide.
When does dropshipping matter for ecommerce stores?
If you run Shopify ecommerce (or a hybrid store that wants catalogue depth without holding every SKU), confirm the supplier’s dropship path early. Sexy Living’s free Adult Wellness Dropshipping app connects the Sexy Living and EP Products catalogues so you can import products, set markup, and fulfill dropship orders. Details live on the dropshipping sex toys page.
Dropship cost stays simple: wholesale price plus $20 CAD shipping per order, no setup fees. For setup steps, tutorials, and eligibility notes, see our adult wellness dropshipping guide.
Which brand and category lanes should you open with?
Once authorization and logistics clear the checklist, merchandise in lanes your staff can explain. Start with a few trusted brands across vibrators, dildos, lubricant, anal, BDSM, and male masturbators, then expand.
- Wholesale vibrators for couples and solo bestsellers
- Wholesale dildos for material and shape variety
- Wholesale lube for attach rate on every toy sale
- Wholesale anal toys for flared-base essentials
- Wholesale BDSM toys for restraint and sensory lanes
- Male masturbators for TENGA and adjacent male wellness
Browse the full brand list on brands we distribute, then apply through the wholesale sex toys hub.
Ready to choose your wholesale sex toy supplier?
If the checklist points to Sexy Living, apply for a wholesale account or open the dropshipping path for ecommerce catalogue breadth.
FAQ: choosing a wholesale sex toy supplier
What is the difference between a wholesale sex toy supplier and a distributor?
In retail buying, the terms are often used interchangeably. What matters is whether the company is an authorized channel for the brands you want, and whether it can support inventory, training, warranty, and (if needed) dropship. Use the checklist above on either label.
How do I verify a supplier is authorized for the brands I want?
Ask for written confirmation and a current brand list. Cross-check against the supplier’s public brand page. For Sexy Living, start with brands we distribute and confirm marketplace rules on restricted third-party selling.
Do I need both wholesale and dropshipping from the same supplier?
Not always. Floor-focused shops may wholesale only. Pure ecommerce shops may dropship only. Hybrid retailers often want both on one relationship so buying rules, brand authorization, and training stay consistent.
What tester policy should I expect from a wholesale sex toy distributor?
Policies vary. Sexy Living’s rule is 1 tester per store per product with a purchase of 3 units, for brick-and-mortar use. Ask any other distributor for the same level of written detail before you rely on demos.
Is there a minimum order to open a Sexy Living wholesale account?
There is no minimum order. Free standard ground shipping on wholesale applies at $500 CAD before tax. Confirm current account terms when you submit the wholesale signup form.
Where do I apply, and where do Shopify dropship stores start?
Retailers apply on the wholesale signup form. Shopify stores that want dropshipping should install the Adult Wellness Dropshipping app and follow the dropshipping page.