Protecting Minors Since Day OneAge Verification for
Adult Toys
Age verification for adult toys is essential for every online store in the category, and Agemin delivers a seamless, privacy-first age check that keeps minors out while protecting your conversions.
Recent legislative efforts, such as the new Texas bill and the sex toy bill introduced by State Senator Angela Paxton, require age verification for online sales of sex toys and obscene devices. Retailers who sell sex toys or obscene devices online must sell only to adults and may face penalties, including a misdemeanor charge, if they fail to comply with age verification law or sell to a minor.
Introduction to Age Verification
Age verification is a critical safeguard for the online sale of sex toys, ensuring that only adults can legally buy sex toys online. With the rise of sex toys online and the growing popularity of purchasing adult products through digital storefronts, lawmakers have taken steps to protect minors from accessing these items. In Texas, for example, a bill introduced by State Senator Angela Paxton requires online retailers to implement a robust age verification process before selling sex toys. This process typically involves the purchaser providing government-issued photographic identification to confirm they are at least 18 years old. By enforcing these measures, online retailers help prevent minors from purchasing sex toys and support the well-being of young people. The Texas bill and similar legislation across the US highlight the importance of verifying age to ensure that only adults can access and purchase sex toys online, making compliance a top priority for anyone selling sex toys.
Understanding Age Restrictions
Navigating age restrictions is essential for both online retailers and consumers interested in buying sex toys online. In most parts of the US, the legal age to purchase sex toys is 18, but some states—including Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas—set the minimum age at 21.
Age Requirements by State
⚠️ Non-compliance can result in significant penalties, including fines and misdemeanor charges for site owners. Consumers should also be aware of what is considered an "obscene device" under Texas law, such as a dildo or artificial vagina designed or marketed primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs.
Why adult toy retailers choose Agemin
Complete protection for your business and customers
Built for regulated categories
so you can gate sensitive SKUs without adding checkout friction sitewide.
Real-time decisions
designed for high-conversion flows (checkout, guest checkout, and account creation).
Privacy-first methods
with instant age checks to protect users and your brand.
How Agemin's age verification process for adult toys works
Complete protection in three automated steps
Location Detection
Automatically detect user location and apply correct age requirements
Minor Blocking
Instant age verification blocks minors from accessing restricted products
Legal Compliance
Meet Texas bill and state-specific requirements automatically
Block Minors. Stay Compliant. Protect Your Business.
Implement robust age verification that meets all legal requirements including the Texas bill
Use cases for adult toy businesses
Tailored protection for every sales channel
Ecommerce storefronts
gate category pages, individual SKUs, or entire carts containing restricted items.
Marketplaces
verify buyers at account creation and re-check on first restricted purchase.
Click-and-collect / delivery
validate age before fulfillment to reduce failed handovers.
Compared to online sales, traditional in-person purchases at sex shops require a person to present proof of age directly to store staff.
Implementation made simple
Drop-in flows
that plug into your existing stack so you can go live quickly.
API-first
so your team can tailor triggers (e.g., age-restricted SKUs, cart value, delivery options).
Location rules
applied automatically to support different regional thresholds and enforcement points.
import AgeMin from '@agemin/sdk';
const agemin = new AgeMin({
apiKey: process.env.AGEMIN_KEY,
mode: 'adult-products'
});
// Block minors from adult toy products
async function verifyForAdultToy(productId, customerLocation) {
const result = await agemin.verify({
productType: 'adult-toy',
requiredAge: customerLocation === 'TX' ? 21 : 18,
state: customerLocation,
productId
});
if (result.verified && result.age >= result.requiredAge) {
// Adult verified - allow purchase
proceedToCheckout();
} else {
// Minor detected - block access
showAgeGate();
logBlockedAttempt();
}
}Texas Bill & Legal Requirements
Recent legislative efforts, such as the new Texas bill and the sex toy bill introduced by State Senator Angela Paxton, wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, require age verification for online sales of sex toys and obscene devices. These bills, along with other age verification laws, are designed to restrict access to sexual content and protect minors from purchasing products like a device including a dildo or artificial vagina.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Misdemeanor charges and significant fines for selling to minors
Required Verification
Government issued ID or photo ID required for all purchases
Compliance without the complexity
Agemin helps adult toy brands operationalize age-gating requirements by combining location detection, instant verification, and auditable decisions—so your team can satisfy regulators and payment partners while preserving shopper experience.
Privacy & security that fit your brand promise
- Agemin's approach emphasizes verifying the necessary fact—"Is this shopper of legal age?"—while keeping the experience respectful and discreet.
- Evidence is captured for compliance without forcing you to store sensitive data in your commerce stack.
Summary
Agemin delivers age verification for adult toys that's fast, discreet, and conversion-friendly. With location-aware rules, instant decisions, and an auditable record, adult product retailers can protect minors, satisfy regulators, and keep genuine customers moving—without compromising privacy or revenue.
FAQ
Protect Minors. Meet Texas Bill Requirements. Stay Compliant.
Join thousands of adult retailers using Agemin for robust age verification that blocks minors effectively.