Jack Rabbit Vibrator

Nowadays adult sex toys are considered a perfectly acceptable accessory to any fulfilling and healthy sex life. However it’s worth remembering that all of these items when in use come into contact with highly sensitive intimate areas of your body. As such it is absolutely essential that your sex toys are washed before first use and after each use. Additionally, never under any circumstances re-use a sex toys with more than one sexual partner. This is not only irresponsible but also potentially harmful.

The most effective method of cleaning a sex toy is by using a good antibacterial cleanser that contains Nonoxynol-9. A chemical known for its effectiveness as a spermicidal agent and also for its ability to protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Many condoms, sex lubricants and jellies contain this product.

Typically you would simply dilute your antibacterial cleanser with water, wash your sex toy with a clean cloth before rinsing thoroughly and drying with either paper towels or a lint free cloth. However sex toys can be manufactured from a variety of materials, some of which may need to be treated differently:-

Silicone Sex Toys

A very popular material in the production of sex toys due to its hypoallergenic and easy maintenance attributes. Non battery operated products can be boiled for several minutes or washed using an antibacterial cleanser as detailed above. Ensure your sex toys are completely dry before storing.

Plastic, Acrylic and Glass Sex Toys

All can be washed using an antibacterial cleanser as mentioned above however non battery operated acrylic and glass toys may also be submerged in boiling water prior to thorough drying.

Rubber, Latex and Jelly Sex Toys

The most porous of all the materials used in the manufacturing of sex toys. Extra care needs to be taken with these items, use a good antibacterial cleanser and thoroughly clean the toy before rinsing to remove all traces of the cleanser. These items are more likely to promote infections and as such the use of a condom is recommended for insertable toys.

Other Materials

There are a number of other materials on the market that are typically used for the “realistic” products. All of these items will include instructions advising how best to clean them. Typically they can simply be cleaned using a good antibacterial cleanser in a similar fashion to the items above however it’s worth taking the time to read the included guidance instructions and note any additional requirements.

Additionally, if a particular item has awkward hard to reach areas simply use a cotton wool bud soaked in alcohol or a suitable cleaner. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the sex toy afterwards.

That’s about it, keeping your sex toys clean not only ensures you’ll enjoy long term usage of them but also that you are protected from potentially harmful infections. The above practices take less than five minutes and should under no circumstances be neglected.

Enjoy.

Angelique

Sex toys are great ways to add some sizzle into a drab sex life. Different toys are meant for your intimate bits, and should be cleaned thoroughly after each use. Generally, a gentle cleansing with warm water and a mild soap should clean most materials. Certain sex toy materials require different methods and cleaning tools for the best sanitation to avoid infection. Most waterproof products without electrical parts can be boiled for a few minutes and air-dried, or simply washed with soap and water. Plastics and glass products must be washed with warm water and mild soap, and then sterilized with alcohol. Silicone products can be put through the dishwasher. In order to preserve the life of jellies and rubber products, it is wise to use a condom over the toy. After you wash your sex toys, they should be stored in a dry, cool place. Each toy should be wrapped separately and all batteries should be removed to prevent corrosion. Store your sex toys in a private place near the bed, so they are hidden from prying eyes but easy to access when the mood calls for them. When a sex toy is cracked, broken, leaking, or moldy, it is time to replace the sex toy. The life of each toy depends on the durability of the material as well as the frequency of use. The most frequently used toys will burn out faster than those reserved for special occasions.

The sex toy cleaners at Intimate Playground have a special bacteria cleaning ingredient called Nonoxynol-9. Some cleaners are hypoallergenic and are very simple to use. Just mix the cleaner with some warm water and gently clean the sex toy with a washcloth. The Anti-Bacterial Toy Cleaner has bacteria-fighting agent called Triclosan. Most of our products are an affordable five to ten dollars per bottle. We also have pleasure wipes, which are individually wrapped and can come in a pop-up container similar to baby wipes. These wipes are good both for the sex toy and the couple after sexual play. The wipes contain soothing agents such as Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. At Intimate Playground we also have the After Sex Towel, perfect to keep near the bed or underneath the action, as well as for cleaning your sex toys. All of these cleaning products guarantee the life of the sex toys and keep yourselves free of irritation and bacteria.

Iliana