Hidden Desire Realistic Thrusting & Wiggling Vibrator: review

Hidden Desire Realistic Thrusting & Wiggling Vibrator in brief — this is what you get

Hidden Desire Realistic Thrusting & Wiggling Vibrator is a realistically shaped dildo with two motors, a removable suction cup base, and a remote control. What sets it apart from a regular vibrating dildo is that the motors do three things at the same time instead of just one: the shaft thrusts up and down, it wiggles from side to side, and it vibrates. The manufacturer calls these three movements thrusting, wiggling, and vibration, and that is also how the model is marketed in the stores.

The specification looks like this according to the brand owner’s catalog entry: total length 28 centimeters, insertable length 20–22 centimeters, insertable diameter 4 centimeters, soft silicone as the surface material, nine thrusting modes, nine vibration modes, two motors, ingress protection rating IPX6, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, remote control with a CR2032 battery, and a removable suction cup. The manufacturer’s own description further specifies the range of movement: the shaft sways from side to side by up to 5 centimeters and thrusts up and down by almost 2 centimeters. There’s an LED display on the handle.

This review is about the Light Skin Tone variant with EAN 8713221842466, the manufacturer’s item number 20790-SKIN, and the model number 20790. Five Swedish stores sell the item at prices ranging from 795 to 895 SEK, and four of them had it in stock at the time of the price check. The manufacturer’s own recommended retail price in its own web shop is 99,99 euro, which means the Swedish price range is comparatively mild.

What thrusting, wiggling, and vibration are—three movements, two motors

There’s a reason to clear up the terms before comparing models, since the store descriptions use them interchangeably. Thrusting is a back-and-forth movement along the product’s own length axis—the shaft is pushed out and pulled back in again, imitating thrusting penetration. The manufacturer specifies the stroke length as almost 2 centimeters. Wiggling is instead a side-to-side movement: the tip of the shaft sweeps from left to right by up to 5 centimeters, which in practice means that the contact area against the vaginal wall shifts instead of staying still. Vibration is the classic function—one motor shakes the material and transfers the movement to the skin.

The technical entry in the catalog lists two motors. What can be determined based on the mode breakdown is that the motors control different things: the nine thrusting modes and the nine vibration modes are two separate scales that are specified separately in the specification. The manufacturer’s own functional graphic for the item also further breaks down the vibration section into three vibration speeds and six vibration patterns—three plus six equals the nine modes that the catalog lists, and this breakdown explains why the number nine appears twice in the same specification without it being a typo.

The same graphic also indicates that the nine motion modes include both thrusting and wiggling. The catalog only writes “thrusting modes 9”, while the graphic lists “9 thrusting modes” and “9 wiggling modes” as two separate lines. If that means nine combined modes where both movements are included, or eighteen modes in total, is not stated in the manufacturer’s materials. The retailer Joyland interprets it as nine combined modes and writes “9 thrusting- & wiggling modes” in its own text. That’s a reasonable reading, but it’s the shop’s interpretation, not the manufacturer’s.

What the Inferno series is, and who is behind Hidden Desire

The model belongs to the Inferno series, which is Hidden Desire’s line of realistically shaped products. The Hidden Desire brand is owned by the Dutch company SCALA 2.0 BV, the same company behind ToyJoy and Taboom, and you can find the actual specifications in SCALA’s wholesaler catalog. The manufacturer’s own consumer store hiddendesire.eu shows an image, sales copy, and a price, but no spec table at all—if you only read the product page, you won’t find out either the dimensions, the materials, or the enclosure class.

The catalog also states who actually manufactures the item: the supplier field for model 20790 lists KM Global Novelties Co Ltd, and the country of origin is given as China. That in itself is not a quality claim—almost the entire product category is manufactured in China—but it explains the structure of the documentation. Hidden Desire is a brand that sources and rebrands products, and the level of specification detail is then what you get.

You can see it most clearly in the absence of an instruction manual. The manufacturer has a dedicated page for manuals with sixteen downloadable PDF files, but none of them apply to article 20790 or the Inferno series’ “pounding” products. That means information that would normally only be found in the manual—run time, charging time, battery capacity, how the buttons work step by step, and how the remote control is paired—simply isn’t published. It’s the single biggest gap in the material for this model, and it affects several lines in the specification below.

Materials and build quality: silicone on the outside, ABS on the inside

The material question is the only property of an intimate product that cannot be compensated for with experience or care, and it determines whether the product is still hygienic after a few years. Here, the information above is unusually consistent across the sources, but it is also unusually brief.

The manufacturer’s catalog entry lists a single material: soft silicone. The back of the packaging is more specific and prints “Dildo made of Silicone and ABS,” meaning silicone and ABS plastic. The retailer Joyland lists the same combination in its specification table — “ABS plastic, Silicone” — while Vuxen only writes Silicone and Blush Me writes “High-quality silicone.” What can be established is that the two stores that write the shortest do not contradict the manufacturer; they simply omit the plastic part.

What soft silicone means in practice — and where the ABS plastic is located

Silicone is a non-porous material. A non-porous surface can be cleaned, because there are no microscopic cavities where residue can remain. It is the single most important property of a material that is meant to lie against mucous membranes, and that is why the material declaration carries more weight than almost all other lines in a specification. Silicone also withstands heat, does not yellow like softened PVC, and retains its shape.

Including ABS plastic, on the other hand, is not a problem, and it’s worth saying plainly because the word “plastic” is often read as a warning signal. On this model, the ABS plastic is in the black handle at the bottom, where the buttons, the LED display, and the motor housing are located. That is the part that is supposed to hold the mechanics, electronics, and the screw connection for the suction cup — and it can’t be done in soft silicone. What you should look for instead is where the seam is: the entire insertable part should be silicone, and that is what the manufacturer’s catalog and the product images indicate.

The seam between the silicone shaft and the plastic handle is nevertheless the point that deserves attention when cleaning. Where two materials meet, there is always a joint, and a joint is, by definition, a place where liquid can collect. On a product that also moves mechanically at the seam — that’s where the impact happens — it’s not a theoretical objection. Expect that transition to require an extra second every time.

Phthalates, BPA, and what isn’t declared

Phthalates are a group of plasticizers used to make plastic — above all, softened PVC — flexible. Kemikalieinspektionen describes them as substances that can affect the hormone system and make reproduction more difficult, and several of them are therefore restricted or banned within the EU in a large number of products. This product category is subject to recurring supervision because it contains softened plastic that comes into contact with skin.

The answer has to be honest here: neither Hidden Desire nor SCALA publishes any chemical declaration for item 20790. The only thing available is an icon labeled “body-safe” in the manufacturer’s own feature graphic, and an icon is not a declaration. The words phthalate-free, BPA-free, and latex-free do not appear anywhere in the manufacturer’s materials for this model, nor in any of the five Swedish retailers’ product texts.

What still makes the situation reasonable is the material choice itself. Silicone doesn’t require plasticizers to become soft—its softness comes from the polymer’s own structure—and ABS plastic is a hard thermoplastic that also isn’t plasticized with phthalates. The risk with phthalates is therefore, in practice, linked to plasticized PVC and to the materials typically referred to as TPE or jelly rubber, and none of them are specified here. But that’s a conclusion based on the material choice, not a statement from the manufacturer, and the difference is worth keeping separate. A manufacturer like Fun Factory publishes its material declarations in plain text, which shows that the information can be published if someone wants to.

Dimensions: 28 centimeters total, 20–22 centimeters insertable

The manufacturer states the total length as 28 centimeters, the insertable length as 20–22 centimeters, and the insertable diameter as 4 centimeters. The same three values are also shown on the manufacturer’s own dimension graphic for the item, a contour drawing where the measurements are written directly next to the product. The fact that the interval is given as 20–22 centimeters and not as a single number comes down to the shape: the shaft is curved and has a bulge at the base, which means that how far it actually goes in depends on the angle.

There is a discrepancy between the stores that is worth reporting. Joyland lists the penetrating length as 21 centimeters, while Vuxen lists 22 centimeters and Blush Me writes 22.00 centimeters in its characteristic table but 20–22 centimeters in the body text on the same page. None of them is wrong in substance—they’ve just chosen one single number from the manufacturer’s interval, and they’ve chosen different ones. The manufacturer’s information takes precedence: count on 20–22 centimeters, and count on the lower number if you’re unsure.

A 4-centimeter diameter corresponds to roughly 12.6 centimeters in circumference. It’s clearly above the average in the category and makes the model a product for someone who already knows that that size works. The combination of a 28-centimeter total length and a 4-centimeter diameter also means the product isn’t discreet to store—the packaging measures 27.5 × 13 × 7 centimeters according to the manufacturer’s catalog, so in practice it’s a cardboard box at A4 height.

The weight that only the distributor-side publishes

The weight information is a good example of why it pays to consult multiple sources. The manufacturer’s own web shop has a weight field in the product data, but it’s set to zero—so it’s filled in with a placeholder value. The brand owner’s wholesaler catalog, on the other hand, states 0.59 kilo per unit, and that’s the only weight specification that comes from the level above the shops.

The shop tier provides a third figure. Sexonic lists 1,000 kilograms in its structured product data, but most likely that’s a shipping weight including the cardboard and packaging, not the product’s own weight—round kilogram figures in shop data are almost always shipping classes. So reckon on just under six hectograms in hand. It’s heavy for a dildo, but reasonable for a product with two motors, a battery, and 28 centimeters of silicone, and that’s one of the reasons the suction-cup base needs to be as powerful as it is.

For comparison, Fun Factory lists 295 grams for its Stronic G, a thrusting product in the same function family but only 209 millimeters long. That this model weighs roughly twice as much follows almost exactly from the fact that it’s one third longer and has a mechanical suction-cup attachment at the bottom.

Nine thrusting modes, nine vibration modes, and two buttons

The interface is as simple as the modes list is long. The manufacturer’s own product images show two buttons on the handle: one labeled with a wave symbol and one labeled with a combined on/off symbol. Above them sits a small LED display that shows the battery level as a percentage. The remote control has exactly the same two buttons and the same two symbols.

What can be determined from the button set is that the two function groups are controlled separately—one button for motion, one for vibration—which is the only sensible solution when two scales of nine modes each have to fit on two buttons. Exactly how the modes are browsed, whether a long press turns the product off, and how the product returns to the starting mode, the manufacturer does not publish, because there is no manual for this model. It’s a real shortcoming: that kind of information usually appears on the first page of the manual, and here it simply isn’t there at all.

How the modes are divided: three speeds and six patterns

The vibration section is the only part of the mode breakdown that the manufacturer actually provides. The functional graphic shows three vibration speeds and six vibration patterns, meaning three steps with smooth vibration and six preprogrammed rhythms. That’s the usual division in the category, and it’s worth knowing before buying for one simple reason: the six patterns can’t be adjusted for intensity, and the person who most wants smooth vibration in practice has three modes to choose from, not nine.

The motion unit is only specified as nine positions. What those nine include — whether it’s nine speeds, nine rhythms, or a mix — is not stated. What is clear, however, is that both thrusting and wiggling are included in the same nine positions according to the manufacturer’s functional graphic, and that they therefore can’t be run separately with separate controls. If you just want the side-to-side movement without the thrusting, there’s no information saying it can be done.

That the two groups are independent of each other, however, is obvious from the button layout, and it’s the most practically important feature in the entire interface. You can run strong vibration with slow movement, or vice versa, and you can turn off one completely while the other keeps going. On a product where movement is the main feature but vibration is what most people are already used to, it’s a meaningful freedom.

Remote control and CR2032 battery

The remote control is one of the model’s clearest advantages and one of its few consumable components. The manufacturer’s catalog states remote-control operation, that a battery is included, and that the battery types are lithium-ion and CR2032 — the first being the product’s built-in battery, the second being the remote control’s. The retailer Joyland says the same thing in plain language: “CR2032, Rechargeable via USB” and “1 pc (included)”.

CR2032 is a common coin-cell battery found in every grocery store and costs a few tens of kronor. There’s plenty of that, but two things are worth knowing. The first is that the battery is not rechargeable — when it runs out, you replace it; you don’t charge it. The second is that a coin cell in a remote control that sits unused for months slowly self-discharges, which means the remote control can be dead even if the product is fully charged. If you’ve bought the product for hands-free use with the suction cup, it’s worth having a spare battery at home.

The manufacturer publishes no range for the remote control and no information about what radio technology is used. That means it’s not possible to say whether it works through a wall or only in the same room, and it can’t be compared with app-controlled products on that point. What can be established is that it works wirelessly and that it has the same two buttons as the product, which means it controls everything the product can do.

LED display: what it shows and why it matters

The handle has a small LED display that, according to the manufacturer’s product images, shows the battery level in percent along with a charging symbol. The manufacturer’s own text describes it as a display where you can “check all vital functions”, while the retailer Joyland specifies that it shows the battery level and the active mode.

It sounds like a minor detail, but with this particular product type it’s more than that. A thrusting product with two motors draws significantly more power than a standard vibrator, and on products without a display you normally get no warning before the battery runs out—only an LED that changes color when it’s already too late. A percentage indicator tells you whether you have ten minutes or an hour left. Given that the manufacturer doesn’t publish any runtime at all, the display is, in practice, the only source for how long the product actually lasts.

Suction cup: removable, adjustable, and hands-free

The suction cup isn’t cast into the product; it’s a separate mechanical mounting device with a threaded connection and an adjustable arm. The manufacturer describes it as a removable and adjustable suction cup base for hands-free play, and the manufacturer’s own product image shows it as a standalone part with a knob, hinged arms, and a rubberized plate.

The construction has a clear advantage and a clear disadvantage. The advantage is that the angle can be adjusted independently of the surface, which is exactly something a fixed cast suction cup can’t do—it always provides a 90-degree angle to the surface. With an adjustable arm, you can mount the product on a wall and still have it point diagonally up or down. The disadvantage is that a mechanical arm with knobs has more moving parts than a molded rubber pad, and more moving parts means more things that can come loose over time, especially on a product that weighs almost six hectograms and moves under its own power.

Having a removable suction cup also means the product can be used as a normal handheld dildo without a bulky plate getting in the way. It’s a real advantage for cleaning: you get a smooth bottom to rinse off instead of a false gap between the suction cup and the handle.

Water resistance: what IPX6 means — and what it doesn’t

The manufacturer’s catalog lists the enclosure class as IPX6, and the same class appears in the manufacturer’s functional graphic. The rating comes from the international standard IEC 60529, which defines enclosure classes for electrical equipment. The 6 in the second position means the product has been tested against powerful water jets from all directions.

IPX6 vs IPX7 — the difference that determines whether it can be submerged

This is the single most important item in the entire specification, and it’s read incorrectly more often than you’d expect. IPX6 does not cover submersion in water. The class covers water jets—so showering, running tap water, and rinsing—but it says nothing about what happens when the product is lying below the water surface and the pressure becomes static. It’s IPX7 that covers submersion, defined as a depth of one meter for 30 minutes, and it’s a different test.

Practically, that means the product is excellent to rinse off under the tap and that it can withstand a shower, but it should not be put in the bathtub. The difference isn’t academic on this particular model: it has a moving shaft that slides relative to the handle, and a glide seal is precisely the kind of construction that can handle jets but rarely handles standing-still pressure.

The retailer Joyland solves it linguistically by writing “Splash-proof” in its spec sheet while the shop’s main text states IPX6. Those are two different things — splash-proof is IPX4 in the standard’s language — but the conclusion is the same: don’t dip it. If you compare it with the Fun Factory Stronic G, which is listed as IPX7 and therefore can be submerged, that’s a noticeable difference in what you’re allowed to do with the product. And if you compare it with Hidden Desires own sister model 20791, which is only listed as IPX4 Splashproof, then IPX6, by contrast, is among the better ones within the brand.

Cleaning, lubricant, and storage

Rinse the product in lukewarm water after every use and use fragrance-free soap or a cleaning product intended for intimate products. Remove the suction cup first — partly to get to the joint between the handle and the mount, and partly because the suction cup is the part that has been in contact with furniture and floors. Be especially careful around the seam between the silicone shaft and the plastic handle, which is the only point on the entire product where two materials meet in a moving joint.

The question of lube has an unambiguous answer. The retailer Joyland states water-based lube as the recommendation, and it’s also the only type that works long-term on silicone. Silicone-based lube should not be used on silicone products — it breaks down the surface over time and makes it porous, and a porous surface can no longer be cleaned properly; it only can be replaced. Oil-based products such as coconut oil leave a film that’s difficult to remove, and perfumed or alcohol-based lubes have no place against mucous membranes at all.

Store the product dry and separately, not in contact with other silicone products. Different silicone blends can react with each other and make the surfaces tacky. No storage pouch is included according to the manufacturer’s catalog, and since the packaging is a cardboard box measuring 27,5 × 13 × 7 centimeters, the original packaging is the most practical storage — which in turn means that it isn’t particularly discreet.

Battery and charging: lithium-ion, USB, and three blank rows

The manufacturer states that the product is rechargeable, that the battery is of the lithium-ion type, that a battery is included, and that charging takes place via USB. The front of the packaging has a USB symbol with the text “USB rechargeable,” and the same labeling appears in the manufacturer’s functional graphics. The shops repeat the information: Blush Me states the charging type USB, Vuxen states operation “rechargeable,” and Joyland writes “Rechargeable via USB.”

How is the Hidden Desire Realistic Thrusting & Wiggling Vibrator charged?

Via USB — but beyond that, no source can say anything. Neither the manufacturer nor any of the five Swedish shops states which connector is used. It does not say whether it is a magnetic charging cable, a USB-C connector under a rubber plug, or a pair of charging pins, and there is no product image that shows the charging point. The difference is practical rather than academic: a product-specific magnetic cable must be replaced by the manufacturer if it’s lost, while a USB-C connector can be replaced with any cable.

What can still be reasoned about is the enclosure rating. IPX6 without any submersion requirement is compatible with both a sealed connector under a cover and a magnetic solution, so the rating gives no clue either way. Assume that the cable that lies in the box is the only one that works until you’ve seen otherwise, and put it somewhere where you’ll find it again.

Battery life, charging time, and capacity that no one publishes

Three lines in the specification are blank, and they go together. The manufacturer does not publish the battery capacity in mAh, its voltage, battery life, or charging time for this model. None of the five Swedish shops fills in the gap either, and because there is no manual for the item, the information simply isn’t available anywhere to be found.

It’s more significant here than with a standard vibrator. A product with two motors, where one drives a mechanical thrusting mechanism with almost 2 centimeters of stroke length on a body that weighs close to six hekto, draws substantially more power than a single eccentric motor. Thrusting products that belong to this category are among the most power-hungry in the whole category, and that’s exactly why battery life is usually given. The fact that it doesn’t means you buy without knowing whether the product runs for twenty minutes or for two hours.

The only practical countermeasure is the LED display, which shows the battery level in percent. That way, you can at least measure battery life yourself after a couple of uses and plan accordingly. What applies generally to lithium-ion batteries also applies here: capacity drops with the number of charge cycles, the battery is fixed in the handle and is not replaceable, and the product is best charged regularly rather than stored fully discharged. With use a couple of times per week, it’s the battery—not the silicone—that sets the limit for service life.

The sound level is missing in the same way. No decibel value is published by either the manufacturer, the trademark owner, or any of the shops.. What can be determined in principle is that a mechanical impact motor with moving parts is louder than a vibration motor in the same size class, because the sound comes from a reciprocating mass rather than an unbalanced weight that rotates. Anyone who needs a quiet product should assume that this one is not, but there is no figure to rely on.

Hidden Desire Realistic Thrusting & Wiggling Vibrator compared with the alternatives

Two comparisons are relevant: with Hidden Desire’s own larger sister model in the same series, and with an established European manufacturer of thrusting products that publishes what is missing here. All information below comes from the respective manufacturers’ own specifications, and all prices come from the shops’ product feeds on July 29, 2026.

Against the Hidden Desire Inferno Realistic Double Thrusting Vibrator — bigger, but worse sealed

The sister model with model number 20791 is in the same Inferno series and is the closest relative. It is significantly larger: total length 40.5 centimeters versus 28 centimeters, insertable diameter 4.5 centimeters versus 4 centimeters. The insertable length is nonetheless practically the same, 20.5 centimeters versus 20–22, because the extra length is at the other end. The name “double” refers to the fact that it has two insertable ends, not to double motors.

In terms of functions, 20791 has ten vibration modes versus nine, and seven thrusting modes versus nine. So it’s a pure redistribution, not an upgrade. The decisive difference is somewhere else: the sister model is listed as IPX4 Splashproof, while this model is listed as IPX6. IPX4 only covers splashes from all directions, not water jets, which means the larger model can’t be rinsed under the tap. For a product that’s meant to go inside the body, that’s a serious disadvantage, and that alone makes 20790 the better choice of the two for most people.

One more detail separates them: 20791 uses AAA batteries for the remote control, while this model uses CR2032. It’s a matter of taste rather than a quality issue, but AAA cells are larger and make the remote control bulkier. The sister model isn’t sold by any of the five Swedish stores listed here, so no price comparison can be made using Swedish data.

Fun Factory Stronic G — 204 SEK less expensive, but a completely different product

Fun Factory Stronic G is the German manufacturer’s thrusting pulse vibrator and costs from 591 SEK in the same shop selection, which is 204 SEK less than this model’s 795 SEK. It’s the most informative comparison that can be made—not because the products are interchangeable, but because they show two completely different ways of documenting a product.

Stronic G measures 209 millimeters in length, 49 millimeters in width, and 37 millimeters in height, weighs 295 grams, and is made of silicone and ABS plastic—so the same material combination as here. It is listed as IPX7, which means it can be submerged in water, and Fun Factory publishes the article number, weight, and all three measurements directly on the product page. However, it lacks both a remote control and a suction cup, and it doesn’t do wiggling—it taps, nothing else.

That’s how the comparison breaks down. The Hidden Desire model gives you three movements instead of one, a remote control, an adjustable suction cup for hands-free use, an LED display with battery percentage, and a significantly larger body—28 centimeters versus 20.9—and 4 centimeters in diameter. Fun Factory gives you a product that can be dipped, a published weight, a published material statement, and a European manufacturer with traceable documentation. If you want the features, you buy Hidden Desire; if you want to know what you’re buying, you buy Fun Factory. It’s rare for the choice to be this clear-cut here.

Price range: 795 to 895 SEK at five stores

Five Swedish stores sell the item with EAN 8713221842466. The cheapest are Blush Me and SexleksakerOutlet at 795 SEK each, then Vuxen at 799 SEK and Joyland at 846 SEK. The most expensive is Sexonic at 895 SEK. That’s a difference of 100 SEK, or just over 12 percent, between the cheapest and the most expensive store for the exact same article number.

Twelve percent is an unusually small spread in this category, and that says something about the product. A wide price range usually occurs when a model is new or unusual and stores set their margins based on gut feeling. Here, four out of five stores are within 51 SEK of each other, which suggests that the item is sold through the same distribution channel to the same purchase price and that the stores price it based on a shared recommendation.

The inventory situation is unusually good. Four of the five stores had the product in stock at the price check—only Sexonic, which is also the most expensive, didn’t have it. That means the cheapest store is actually the cheapest place you can buy it from, which isn’t always the case. Shipping is worth considering at this price level: Blush Me and SexleksakerOutlet state 29 SEK in shipping in their product feeds, while Joyland states 69 SEK, which eats up some of the difference between them.

The prices in the table above are updated when the stores’ product feeds are updated, but always check the final price at checkout. The manufacturer’s own recommended price in its own web store is 99.99 euro, so all Swedish stores are below the manufacturer’s recommended consumer price.

Who is it for—and who isn’t it for?

It fits you if you know that a diameter of 4 centimeters and an insertable length of over 20 centimeters work for you, and if you want movement rather than just vibration. The combination of thrusting and wiggling is still relatively uncommon in this price range, and the adjustable suction cup together with the remote control makes the model one of the easier ways to get a handsfree setup without buying a sex machine. The LED display with a battery percentage is also a detail that makes it practical to live with.

It doesn’t fit you if you want something discreet. With a total length of 28 centimeters, a carton of 27.5 × 13 × 7 centimeters, just under six hectograms in weight, and a separate suction-cup holder, this is a product that requires a hiding place, not a box. It also doesn’t fit you if you want to take it with you in the bath — IPX6 covers rinsing and showering, but not submersion. And it doesn’t fit you if you require published operating time, charging time, battery capacity, sound level, or a chemical material declaration before purchase, because none of that information is provided by either the manufacturer or the shops.

One more thing belongs in the decision. The lack of a user manual is not just a matter of principle. You get a product with two independent motors, eighteen settings distributed across two scales, a remote control, and a mechanical suction-cup holder — without a single document explaining how they all fit together. Expect to learn the interface by pressing the buttons, and expect not to find out how long the battery lasts until you measure it yourself on the display.

Warranty, complaints, and right of withdrawal

Here’s the short answer, because the manufacturer doesn’t provide anything. Hidden Desires purchase terms state no warranty period in years for the products. What’s stated in the terms instead are two notification deadlines: visible defects must be reported within 48 hours from delivery, and hidden defects within two months from when they are discovered. The terms also apply to purchases in the manufacturer’s own web shop, not to purchases from a Swedish retailer.

The same applies to the right of withdrawal the manufacturer promises. Hidden Desire states 30 calendar days counted from delivery, which is more than what the law requires — but it only applies in their own store. If you buy from any of the five Swedish shops listed above, then it’s the shop’s terms and Swedish law that apply. Blush Me, for example, specifies fourteen days of open-purchase returns and 69 SEK in return shipping in its own product data.

What always applies, however, are your statutory rights, and they are stronger than what the manufacturer promises. Under the Swedish Consumer Sales Act (konsumentköplagen), you have a right to complain within three years in the event of defects in the goods, regardless of what the manufacturer writes in its terms and conditions and regardless of what notification deadlines are listed there. For distance purchases, you also have a right of withdrawal for fourteen days under the lagen om distansavtal och avtal utanför affärslokaler. Be aware that, in practice, the right of withdrawal is limited for hygiene products that have been taken out of a sealed package—however, the right to complain about defects always applies. If you have questions about what applies in your case, Konsumentverket advises you via Hallå konsument.

Practically speaking, this means that you should buy from a Swedish store rather than directly from the manufacturer, and that you should save the receipt. A three-year right to complain is the only level of protection that exists for this product, and it comes from the legislator and not from Hidden Desire.