Cleaning your sex toys will not make you feel excited and pleasured though. If you want sex toys to give us pleasure, regular cleaning of sex toys is necessary. Because if you don't clean your sex toys in time, it will leave liquid that will lead to bacterial growth, which is not only detrimental to our health and safety, but also increases the risk of getting inflammatory infections. And the residual bacteria can also damage the material of the sex toy, resulting in damage to the sex toy.
It's important to clean your sex toys before and after use, as bacteria residue on sex toys can lead to yeast or inflammatory infections.
Know the material of your sex toy
Cleaning will vary from sex toy to sex toy, the main types of materials commonly found in sex toys are: non-porous materials and porous materials. Porous materials can allow bacteria to remain on the sex toy, making cleaning difficult and increasing bacterial and yeast infections.
Common porous materials:
- Rubber materials: thermoplastic rubber (TPR) and thermoplastic elastomers (TRE), jelly rubber
- Latex
- polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Fabrics such as nylon and leather, these materials are commonly found in BDSM props.
Common non-porous materials:
- 100% Silicone, Silicone is a very common material that is very healthy and safe. The premise is that there are no impurities added.
- ABS plastic: ABS plastic is a non-porous hard plastic
- Borate glass
- Stainless steel
It is more recommended to use sex toys made of non-porous materials, not only is it a protection of our health and safety, but also the porous material can't be completely gotten rid of even if it is carefully and meticulously cleaned.
If you want to buy a new sex toy, Rose Toy is highly recommended, not only because of its nice looking rose shape design, but also made of non-porous materials such as medical grade silicone and ABS hard plastic, which is very safe and healthy. And with 10 vibration and suction modes, it can meet your different needs.
Proper Cleaning
Regardless of the material of the sex toy, it needs to be cleaned regularly. Even though non-porous materials are easier to clean than porous sex toys, you still need to, clean your sex toy before and after using it.
If you don't clean your sex toys in a timely manner, bacteria and pathogens can remain on the surface of your sex toys, and if you use them with your partner you can transmit bacteria or diseases to your partner. And if you want to use sex toys anally, make sure you use a condom because there are very many bacteria in the rectum, which if allowed to come into contact with the urethra or vagina can lead to bacterial infections, urinary tract infections and other diseases.
While it is unlikely that you will get a bacterial or disease infection every time you don't clean it thoroughly, not cleaning your sex toys will greatly increase these risks and will shorten the life of your sex toys.
How do I clean my sex toys?
Clean your sex toys before and after using them with water and a mild soap. Choose unscented soaps and avoid scented soaps or fragranced soaps as they can lead to affecting the pH level, which can affect the balance of the vagina and make you more susceptible to infections.
One thing to keep in mind when cleaning your sex toys is whether or not they are waterproof, if they are not, you can use wipes to wipe them down. If your sex toy is one that doesn't have batteries that don't have to be recharged, then you can feel comfortable rinsing your sex toy in water.
If you are not sure if your sex toy can be rinsed, you can check the instructions on the sex toy or ask the store personnel. You can make sure that you don't damage your sex toy by cleaning it.
After cleaning your sex toy, use a clean towel to dry it. Place it in a cool, airy place to dry, and make sure that the sex toy is dry before storing it in a special storage bag.
Tips for using sex toys
Lube can enhance the experience of sex, both alone and with a partner. Lubricants can reduce the discomfort of friction and enhance the smoothness of the experience. Lubricants can also provide a nice smooth feeling if you want to have prolonged sex.
It is important to note that many sex toys are made of silicone material, so when choosing a lubricant, you should not use a silicone-based lubricant as it will react with the silicone material and cause damage to the sex toy.
Water-based lubricants are great choices, not only are they suitable for most sexual activities, but they do not react with sex toys and condoms made of any material, making them more suitable for sensitive skin. Water-based lubricants, more so than other types of lubricants, are easier to clean, even if they get on the sheets. It is important to note that if you are going to be sexually active for a long period of time, you will need to reapply the water-based lubricant, as it does not provide lubrication for long periods of time.