Posted on January 19 2019
No matter if you’re coupled up, single forever, or just dating around. Sex toys are always a fun and exciting addition to a healthy sex life.
Recent studies have shown that more than half of women in the U.S. admit to using a sex toy alone or with a partner, and something tells me that a lot of the women in that remaining half are big fibbers.
Whether you have a treasure trove of vibrators, stimulators, and other sexy goodies stashed under your bed, or you prefer to keep things simple with just a few trusty plastic boyfriends, taking care of your sex toys is extremely important. Many of the best are extremely expensive, and without proper care, could potentially transmit harmful bacteria or STIs to your special places.
Check out this list of sex toy care tips to make sure that yours are always in tip-top shape the next time you need a little private time with that sexy Benedict Cumberbatch fan fiction you found online.
1. Wash your toys after every use.
This seems like a no-brainer, but a lot of women forget to regularly clean their sex toys. Yep, even if you're only using it on yourself and not sharing with a partner. Toys that are washed every time last longer. If you don't, the material can degrade or become discolored. That, and if an unwashed toy is stored with other toys, it can contaminate them with bacteria. All you'll need is a little warm water and soap. Stay away form hand sanitizers, they are too strong harsh and should not be used on your sex toys.
If you want to be really safe, wash your toys before every use, too. You never know what they might come into contact with while being stored away.
2. Use the right Soap.
Use of a mild, unscented hand or dish soap — and there is no need to go with the antibacterial option. "It might seem like a good precaution, but they can leave a residue, as-well as start to break down the Silicon coating of the toy.
3. Never submerge a battery operated toy in water to wash..
If your toy has batteries, plugs into the wall, or buzzes in any way, you have to take extra precautions. Wiping it down with a warm, soap washcloth is all you need to do.
4. Use the right lube.
Some lubricants can damage sex toys, even if they’re perfectly okay for use with your sex partner. Silicone-based lubricants can damage “realistic skin” toys, but water based lubricants are always approved for use with most sex toys. Oil-based lubricants can degrade both sex toys and condoms, so it may be best to just stay away from them altogether when you’re enjoying a little spiced-up fun with your partner - but still always make sure to wash it off afterward (but you're already doing that anyway, right?).
5. Store them properly.
You probably already have your sex toys tucked away out of sight, but you need a better place to store them than under your bed. The soft silicone finishes of many toys attract dust and other grossness, so it’s best to put them in a box that can keep the grime at bay. If you don’t use a toy frequently, remove its batteries to prevent corrosion that could be damaging. you want to make sure that its not a mold and mildewy area.
All of the above will help you get the most out of your expensive investment so that your fancy vibrators last and work at there optimum.