What Kind of Sexy Magazines Can You Send to an Inmate?

Magazines are one of the best things you can send an inmate, and there is a wide range of titles that are permitted at most facilities.

The rule that applies almost universally is no nudity. Full nudity disqualifies a magazine from entering most correctional facilities regardless of how mainstream the publication is. Playboy, for example, is rejected at most facilities for this reason despite being a well-known title.

For magazines with a sexier edge that stay within what facilities allow, titles like Maxim and American Curves are popular because they feature photos of women in bikinis and lingerie without crossing into explicit territory. Penthouse Forum Letters is another frequently requested title. It contains minimal photography but the written content is what makes it popular with inmates.

Beyond the sexy category, mainstream celebrity and entertainment magazines like People, US Weekly, and OK are genuinely enjoyed inside. Anything that connects an inmate to pop culture and the outside world tends to be well-received.

When sending magazines, they must be ordered through an approved vendor such as InmateAid or directly from the publisher and shipped to the facility. You cannot mail a magazine from home. Before ordering any title, it is worth confirming with the specific facility that the publication is on their approved list, as some facilities maintain their own restrictions beyond the general no-nudity rule.

InmateAid has partnerships with publishers and can help you set up subscriptions directly. Reach out if you need help finding an approved title or placing an order.