What Is a Sex Blanket?
A sex blanket is a waterproof or water-resistant blanket designed to protect bedding during sex. Unlike a regular blanket, a sex blanket has a moisture barrier built in — usually a thin polyurethane membrane between the soft top fabric and the outer layer — that prevents fluids from soaking through to sheets or mattresses.
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How It Differs from a Towel
A towel absorbs moisture but doesn't stop it from passing through. A sex blanket's waterproof layer stops fluid at the barrier. After sex on a towel, your sheets may still be damp. After sex on a sex blanket, they're completely dry. The blanket itself is machine washable — typically cold wash, tumble dry low.
Sizes and Formats
Sex blankets range from lap-sized throws (roughly 50×60 inches) to queen and king blanket sizes. The Liberator Throe comes in 58×80 inches — large enough to drape across most of a queen bed. Larger formats are more versatile; smaller ones are easier to travel with.
Beyond Sex: Other Uses
The same blanket works for massage (oils don't soak through), period protection, and pet bedding. Many buyers use it primarily for non-sexual purposes.
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