How to take care of your sex toys – World Tool Worship Day

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Did you know that there is a “National Worship Tools Day”?

Yes!

Yes, my dirty thoughts go elsewhere too. So don’t worry.

Obviously, This is the day you should give your tools some extra care – like sharpening, cleaning, oiling, storing, etc. This makes sense. It also got me thinking about sex toy care and maintenance of these important “tools”.

This cheeky, brutally honest guide will help you care for your sex toys and get the most life out of them.

Identify the material

I hope none of you have used a sex toy and don’t know what it’s made of – because that’s bad. If you don’t know, go back to the seller’s page and read the details before playing with it again.

Owning a toy that will last you for years really starts with research and education before you buy it.

Ideally, it should be Nonporous:

• 100% Silicone – Medical grade is best
• Stainless steel – Medical grade is best
• Borosilicate or soda-lime glass – Annealed
• Ceramic products – Well sealed, harmless to the body
• porcelain – “cooked” at a high enough temperature
• ABS plastic – Solid pieces or no “pull apart” seams

Side Note – Medical grade is hard to find due to the high manufacturing costs, but “regular grade” is fine.

Any other material is no longer suitable for use because they fall into the porous category, meaning they have microscopic gaps in the material that cannot be sterilized. This means the toy is never 100% clean and could harbor bacteria, mold, or other harmful substances. Some of these materials also break down or melt over time. Gross.

Exception… to some extent – Label Rubber, TPE or TPR are one of the only exceptions, because while they are indeed porous, they are not toxic to the body (as far as we know).

However…

Never share these toys with others! And carry out a thorough cleaning.

The thing is… I know what’s going to happen next…

Some people are still reluctant to throw away their “baby”, either because they have spent a lot of money on it or because they don’t mind taking a risk with a porous toy.

okay.

You’re all adults, I get it. You can put whatever you want in your body. Just, please don’t put them in other people’s bodies, because that’s making healthy choices on behalf of someone else (who probably has no idea what sex toy materials are), and that’s not cool. You might also end up with something that gives you a rash in places you don’t want it.

Put on a condom

If people want to share sex toys (perforated or non-perforated), they put condoms on top of the sex toys. This is a great option for cleaning And taking an extra step towards safety. But remember, condoms are tested against human skin, not sex toy materials. Just saying.

Learn more here…

16 Condom Types—More Than You Think

Cleaning Properly

I’ve written a detailed guide on cleaning vibrators (I’ll include a link), but the main thing to remember is to wash them before and after each use.

Also, make sure to use Moderate Then use soap thorough Please dry before storing.

In addition to this, disinfection may be necessary occasionally. The following link provides more details on cleaning…

to know more information

30+ Essential Tips on How to Clean Your Sex Toys

Proper storage

Ideally, each toy should be placed in its own silk/satin/cotton bag and then stored somewhere at a comfortable room temperature (not too hot or too cold) and away from direct sunlight (too hot).

If you have one toy, this is easy, but if you have several, you may want to consider using dedicated plastic bins, drawers, boxes, etc. to store them.

did you know: Silicone degrades over time. That’s why it’s never a good idea to store silicone toys against each other.

Use the right lubricant

Remember when I told you earlier that silicone degrades silicone? The same is true for sexual lubricants.

Always lubricate your silicone toys with a water-based lubricant (preferably all your toy). However, if you need another type of lubricant, make sure it is compatible with your device or put a condom on it.

Learn more here…

The Best Lube – Slick Stuff Comprehensive Guide

Periodic inspection

Inspect the toy carefully. Look for scratches, dents, cracks, dents, or other things that might compromise its safety (especially if it’s made of ceramic, porcelain, or glass).

Battery Care

If you purchase a vibrator, you’ll want to take extra steps to ensure it doesn’t break down prematurely (FYI, all vibrators have a shelf life and will eventually break down).

1. If you don’t use your toys, Make sure to fully charge every 3 to 6 months.Don’t let them starve.

2. When a manufacturer says “Keep away from extreme heat or cold,” they’re not writing extra detail in the user guide just for fun. It helps extend battery life Your toys.

Do not abuse the motor

Most of the time, motors aren’t something to worry about. But if your toy has obvious moving parts (not just vibrators—think Lovense Nora or Lelo Ora 2, or even sex machines), then, for God’s sake, Do not over-stress the rotation/movement of the motor.

Things are meant to move in a certain way, and if you disrupt that way, you’ll damage the motor and the battery.

Side Note – This doesn’t include “normal” forces applied to the motors. Engineers build toys to withstand normal wear and tear on the human body, but not excessive wear and tear – For example, Nora’s head rotates to withstand vaginal pressure, but not the stress of being pushed in different directions by hand.

Don’t abuse anything else

Yes, you spent a few hundred dollars, but the price tag doesn’t mean the product is impeccable — just like you spent a few hundred dollars (or more) on a phone, but if you keep dropping it, it’s going to break.

The only exceptions are solid silicone or rubber toys (naturally bendable toys) with no mechanical or technological internal structures. These toys can withstand greater wear and tear.

When we talk about giving something up…

Take Care of Your Glass, Ceramic and Porcelain ToysWell-made rubber will not break inside the body. From this point of view, the strength of rubber is very high.

but…

If you drop them on a hard surface, you’ll most likely have to say goodbye.

Now…

I’m probably going to get some flak for what I’m about to say, but I’m going to say it anyway. Because it needs to be said.

What if you are Abuse of inflexible toys (mixing, bending, swinging, throwing, dropping, etc.) and they break, you really shouldn’t be surprised (or angry). I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard my customer service colleagues scream in horror when they see a video of someone waving a LUSH over their head antenna, Then the user wonders why it doesn’t work anymore.

*bangs head on table*

Thank you for attending my TED Talk.

Read the User Guide

It’s tempting to throw away the guide/packaging and use the toy as soon as possible, but manufacturers provide those booklets for a reason. Be sure to read them carefully and pay attention to the specific care instructions.

What’s the longest you’ve used a sex toy? Share it in the comments!