A 23-year-old Australian law student, Sarah Button, made headlines after passing through airport security in the United Arab Emirates with a unique accessory. She was wearing a butt plug that contained her deceased boyfriend’s ashes, a gift from him before he passed away. The incident caused the alarms to go off, and she and her friend were pulled aside by airport security. Button documented the experience on her TikTok page, which went viral and gained millions of views.
Button explained that the sex toy was a joke between her and her boyfriend, who had spent a lot of time in that particular “favorite place.” She wanted to travel to the places they had dreamed of visiting together to honor his memory. Despite explaining the situation to the security officials, they initially suspected that she was carrying a weapon. Button mentioned that the female security officer working in earshot of their conversation didn’t appreciate the vulgarity she used to explain the situation, leading to some back and forth.
Eventually, a senior official arrived, and after signing a foreign document, Button was allowed to leave. It’s unclear if she was permitted to keep the sex toy. Button’s story serves as a reminder to be cautious when traveling with unusual items, especially if they might cause confusion or suspicion.
