Editorial standards

What counts as a reliable source

We match the source to the claim. Product dimensions, materials, controls, power, water-resistance ratings and warranty terms begin with structured product records, manufacturer information and the documentation supplied for that product. General sexual health guidance should come from qualified public-health bodies, clinical organizations, peer-reviewed research or clearly identified specialists.

A marketing phrase is not treated as proof of safety, comfort or a guaranteed outcome. Claims such as “body-safe,” “medical-grade,” “quiet,” “hypoallergenic” or “best” are omitted unless the available evidence supports the exact wording. When sources conflict, we favor the more specific structured fact, explain a meaningful limitation, or leave the claim out.

Product descriptions are not reviews

A product description explains what an item is, how its documented features affect use and which details should shape the decision. It is written from verified catalog information, not from imagined personal experience. Missing specifications are never filled with a plausible guess, and internal phrases such as “listed as” or “available details” do not belong in customer-facing copy.

We aim to make comparison easier without turning every product into the same template. Material, size, stimulation style, controls, power and care are included only when they matter to that particular item. Product facts can change, so the page should be checked again before purchase.

What makes an Abigail's Pick

Picks are a smaller editorial selection from the shop. Each scored review explains the reason for the recommendation, who it may fit, where it falls short and how it compares with nearby options. Scores use the same four areas: materials and safety information, ergonomics and fit, performance, and care and longevity.

A review does not imply physical or intimate testing unless the page explicitly describes that testing and its conditions. Product specifications, comparative analysis and practical ownership considerations can all inform a review, but they are not rewritten as first-hand sensory claims.

How we use editorial tools

We use software to organize product records, find inconsistencies, check length and repetition, and help draft catalog-scale copy. Generative tools may assist with a draft, but they do not make a supplier statement true. Published product copy must pass the same evidence, language and consistency checks regardless of how the first draft was produced.

Automated output is not a health source, a credential or proof that a product was tested. Names, prices, specifications and availability should remain traceable to the underlying product record.

Corrections, dates and updates

Articles carry a publication or update date. We revisit a page when guidance changes, a meaningful factual error is reported, a product is revised or discontinued, or its specifications no longer match the store. Small spelling or formatting edits do not need to be presented as a substantive update.

Send a correction to ask@aboutsextoys.com with the page URL, disputed passage and a reliable source when available. We assess the evidence, correct the page when needed and avoid quietly preserving a claim we can no longer support.

Commerce and editorial independence

AboutSexToys earns revenue from retail sales and may use affiliate or sponsored arrangements that are disclosed where relevant. A commercial relationship cannot buy a score, a place in Abigail's rankings or the removal of a legitimate limitation. Brands do not approve editorial conclusions before publication.