Yes, it’s recommended. I have some nosy neighbors living next door to me so I was worried about the delivery. The delivery went smoothly, the doll was well packaged and there was no indication of a store or product on the packaging or labeling. All in all, I love the doll as she is new to this kind of thing. It’s really no different than any other sex toy purchased by a woman or man. So don’t feel bad about that.