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Sex Toy Care and Cleaning |
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all Toy Use
If you'd like to swap toys with a partner or use the same toy vaginally and
anally without interrupting the flow of things to wash up, put a condom on your
toy (a new one for each orifice) to minimize the risk of transmitting viruses or
bacteria.
Vibrators
Vibrators can be wiped clean with a cloth moistened with warm water and a mild
soap. To prevent corrosion of motor parts, don't ever immerse a vibrator in
water (except, of course, waterproof vibrators).
Silicone Toys
Clean silicone with mild soap and water, and make sure it's been rinsed well and
is thoroughly dry before putting it away. (Most viruses and bacteria cannot live
on a dry surface.) Silicone products can also be safely washed in the top rack
of a dishwasher or sterilized by boiling (unless your dildo has any plastic
parts attached).
One word of caution: please do what you can to avoid breaking the surface of the
silicone. Once even a small crack has formed, silicone toys can tear. So watch
out for teeth and fingernails, and don't let the cat kidnap your toy! If you are
using a harness, make sure the dildo fits easily through the opening and does
not have to be forced. Use some lubricant, if necessary (but don't use
silicone-based lubricant with your silicone toys; silicone-based lubricant can
damage silicone toys).
Rubber Toys
As these rubber dildos are porous, using condoms is the easiest way to keep them
clean. Rubber dildos will become more flexible with time and use; if you d like
yours to soften up in a hurry, leave it in the sun. Clean all dildos and plugs
with mild soap and water. Make sure they ve been rinsed well and are completely
dry before putting them away.
Softskin Toys
Softskin is a semi-porous material; for this reason, we recommend using condoms
on Softskin Toys whenever possible.
Keeping your softskin toy clean will help maintain its texture and quality.
After each use clean your toy with mild soap and water and rinse well. Dry
thoroughly (inside and out if it's a sleeve), away from a heat source. Dust with
cornstarch inside and out. (Please don't use talcum powder to dust your softskin
toy if it will come into contact with genitalia; talc has been linked to
cervical cancer.) Store in a cool dry place away from the sun and strong light
sources.
Harnesses
Keep your harness as clean as you would any other item of intimate apparel. Hand
wash your harness with mild soap and water, and let it dry thoroughly before
putting it away. Harnesses made from fabric are machine-washable. Be careful not
to leave your leather harness in front of direct heat.
Latex Products
Use only water-based or silicone-based lubricants with latex, never oil or
petroleum-based lubes. Keep latex in a cool, dry place. Don't re-use latex
products such as condoms, gloves, and dams.
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