There’ll be no bones about it: I hope all y’all are strapped in, buckled up, and well-hydrated in anticipation of the veritable feast of kaleidoscopic tumescence awaiting you in this feature. Meet Darque Path, an Australian-based retailer of self-described “silicone witchery,” body wax candles, acrylic knives, paddles, and beyond.
This is definitely NSFW, so everyone viewing this please get real cool, real fast! I was also lying about bones, because they will definitely be featured later on.
Manda from the Darque Path team generously provided her delightful insight for this article. She is the creatrix behind the majority of the items you will find on the website.
Small Upir Maw Fantasy Dildo
On the site’s FAQ, you can read about how the partners behind Darque Path, Manda and Troy, immensely value the importance of both artistry and ethical considerations when it comes to any manner of sex toys and kink devices. I’m sure we can all relate to the experience of seriously desiring (insert specialty item you love here!), only to be disappointed in your acquisition of a subpar product. Well, the folks over at Darque Path took these frustrations and turned them into a successful quest to create high-quality funtime tools that are both body-safe and indulgent. We commend them for it! They even offer cute stickers and hand-painted(!!!) insertables.
In correspondence, Manda explained to me that she feels that sex toy manufacturers don’t usually put enough consideration into inclusivity, safety, or personal expression. She elaborated that one of Darque Path’s key goals is to ensure their designs have multiple uses and are accessible to “any body,” with disabilities especially in mind.
“I have a few regular customers of varying genders, abilities, and needs whose opinions I ask to help assess whether the item would meet the needs of people in their community.”
THAT RULES! We love love love to hear that.
MANDA’S FAVES:
“Hallows is my babe. It’s iconic, recognizable, and at the time of its release, was something totally different to what was typically available on the market (non-phallic and could lean towards being decor to the ‘untrained eye’). It is our aesthetic, it’s non-phallic, it’s pretty, it’s diverse in shape, works in a harness, has a wide ‘cauldron’ for easy grip, and it’s not as ‘scary’ as some other options within the fantasy toy world. It’s an easy entry to a new world; a small step instead of a leap.”
Hallows Cauldron Fantasy Dildo
“The Persephone grinder has also become a standout for us. It’s truly functional art. It created a new step-up for the amount of detail, hand painting, and how much connectedness to the art itself is possible with silicone,” says Manda.
Persephone Grinder – Custom Color
Manda loves to create functional art for pure enjoyment, but also has a keen eye for gaps in the market that allow Darque Path to swoop in with a dazzling new masterpiece. An example she gave me was that fantasy-themed grinders and cock rings were not visibly popular, which gave her an opportunity for innovation. She is thrilled to see this genre of toy now spreading across the adult product market.
According to Manda, their Hades grinder and Gluttony products are best sellers; check them out below.
Hades Grinder – Custom Color
Gluttony Plug
All toy designs, merch items, acrylic paddles, and blades are designed by Manda, with the exception of the Ares fantasy dildo (created by another 3D designer). I was curious at the mention of blades, and I know you’re also nosy! As it turns out, these specific creations are chic BDSM devices intended for safe wax removal or edgeplay. Basically, a sensation knife for funzies that won’t actually hurt you.
Now: Bone time. Please look at this acrylic paddle. It’s so us.
Bone Hand Paddle
The Darque Path team sometimes offers items they’ve obtained wholesale from other companies/artists on their site, with the goal of building visibility for their creator colleagues. As an example, you can check out some beautiful handmade leather floggers created by Leather by Hadrian.
THE HOOK-UP
In case you were wondering how you might utilize a Darque Path product in conjunction with sexessories like suction cups, harnesses, and Vac-U-Locks, you can read more here.
(Spoiler alert: Yeppers, you could choose to slammm from the back of that Vac-U-Lock.)
CALLING ALL MONSTER LOVERS
If I may draw your attention to the Monster Maker section:
Where are my BookTok babes and merry monsterfuckers? Let’s just say that if, like me, you’ve wiled away many greedy hours perusing classics such as The Spider’s Mate series by Tiffany Roberts, you’ll be quick to experience these specific emotions in rapid succession:
“OMFG is that-“
“Peggy, those are some highfalutin Marital Aids.”
*INSCRUTABLE BUZZING CACOPHONY*
This section of the site showcases collaborations between Manda and various monster erotica authors. She designed the insertables while working closely with the authors to ensure that the designs matched their visions. Corresponding authors receive commissions from each toy sold.
Check out these absolute specimens.
Ketahn – Tiffany Roberts
Orpheus Duskwalker – Opal Reyne
WHAT’S NEXT?
I had to ask Manda if they have any exciting forthcoming products to spotlight. While she doesn’t have any visuals to share yet, she does want to tease that more werewolf-inspired products, highly detailed deity-themed grinders, and grinders that have the capacity to work with electronics are on the horizon.
We can all admit that Darque Path is doing the lord’s work here. Have you ever seen those viral videos featuring a paramedic holding up funny-shaped household objects while woefully shaking their head at you?
That’s right. Take that to heart. No putting anything dangerous where it doesn’t belong! Our suggestion is to instead take your coin and seek out the “Body Safe Adult Products Made for Anybody with Any Body” wares of Darque Path.
