What Is My Sex Toy Made Of?
Soft Materials
100% Silicone
What are its benefits?
- 100% Silicone sex toys are made out of medical-grade, chemically inert silicone that is hypoallergenic and safe for all of your most delicate parts.
- It is a non-porous material that is an unwelcoming place for bacteria, so it's super hygienic.
- It lasts an incredibly long time without any signs of wear.
- It doesn't smell, change colors, or have a funny taste.
- It warms to your body temperature for comfortable play sessions.
- Silicone is a great material for penetration.
- It is a dense material that allows for powerful vibrations.
- Toys made of silicone come in an impressive range of great colors, shapes, and sizes.
- It can withstand temperatures of up to 600 degrees, so it is easy to clean.
What are its shortcomings?
- Silicone lubricant can affect the texture of silicone toys, so we recommend that you use only water-based lubes with your silicone toys.
- Some toys are inaccurately advertised as "silicone." Consult with one of our staff members to determine if your toy is the real deal.
- Because it is so fabulous for so many reasons, silicone toys are some of the most expensive ones sold.
How do I take care of it?
- Clean your toy before it is first used and after each subsequent use.
- To clean your silicone toy, you can boil it for three minutes or stick it in the top shelf of your dishwasher (but only if there are no electrical components!), or wash it with dishwashing soap or toy cleaner.
- If you must use silicone lube, do a patch test on the bottom of your toy. High-grade silicone shouldn't be affected by it.
- If your toy includes batteries, increase its life by storing the batteries outside of the toy.
- While silicone can last for years if well-cared for, it can tear if nicked... .so keep it away from sharp fingernails, sharp corners, and, for heaven's sake, don't bite!
Silicone Blend
What are its benefits?
- Silicone blend sex toys are made out of different plastics and contain at least 10% silicone, making the toy a bit more resilient to damage.
- Silicone Blend toys are more affordable than 100% Silicone.
What are its shortcomings?
- Silicone Blend toys are porous and must be washed thoroughly after every use. They cannot be sterilized.
- Silicone Blend toys also may contain latex, so they are not recommended for people with latex allergies. They may also contain Phthalates.
- Because Silicone Blend toys are a blend of materials, we recommend using water-based lubes only.
How do I take care of it?
- Wash your toys with mild soap or toy cleaner before its first use and after each subsequent use. Silicone Blend toys are not boilable.
- Because it is a porous material, we strongly recommend that you use a condom with your Silicone Blend toys.
CyberSkin
What are their benefits?
- It has amazingly realistic texture and appearance.
- It makes great life-like dildos and soft supple toys.
- Cybeskin brand toys are phthalate and latex free.
What are their shortcomings?
- Their softness makes them prone to small tears.
- They are porous materials that need to be cleaned thoroughly and frequently. They cannot be sterilized.
- We recommend that you use only water-based lubes with toys made of these materials.
How do I take care of them?
- Wash your toy before its first use and after each subsequent use.
- Wash these toys gently with warm water and mild soap or toy cleaner.
- Dry your toy thoroughly.
- Before putting your toy away for its next use, dust it with cornstarch. This will help maintain its life-like appearance and texture.
- Do not dust your toy with talcum powder as talc has been shown to be potentially harmful to the cervix. Use 100% Cornstarch Powder.
- Store your Cyberskin toys in a bag until their next use.
- Using a condom will help keep these porous materials clean and protect them from small tears.
SoftSkin and other Skin-Like Materials
What are their benefits?
- They have amazingly realistic textures and looks.
- They make great packys and life-like dildos!
What are their shortcomings?
- Their softness makes them prone to small tears.
- They are porous materials that need to be cleaned thoroughly and frequently. They cannot be sterilized.
- Some of these toys may contain latex, so they are not recommended for individuals with latex sensitivity.
- They also may contain silicone, so we recommend that you use water-based lubes with toys made of these materials.
- Some (but not all) skin-like toys may contain phthalates, chemicals used to soften plastics that may be harmful to your health.
How do I take care of them?
- Wash your toy before its first use and after each subsequent use.
- Wash these toys gently with warm water and mild soap or toy cleaner.
- Dry your toy thoroughly.
- Before putting your toy away for its next use, dust it with cornstarch. This will help maintain its life-like appearance and texture.
- Do not dust your toy with talcum powder as talc has been shown to be potentially harmful to the cervix. Use 100% Cornstarch Powder.
- Store your Soft-Skin toys in a non-plastic bag until their next use.
- Using a condom will help keep these porous materials clean and protect them from small tears.
Elastomer
What are its benefits?
- Though newer on the marker, many affordable, safe, and fun sex toys are made out of this space-age product!
- It transmits vibrations nicely.
- This soft material is phthalate-free.
- Elastomer toys tend to be quite durable.
- It is safe for people with latex allergies.
What are its shortcomings?
- Elastomer is a slightly porous material. It cannot be sterilized.
- Because it is a newer material, there is a limited range of toys made out of this dreamy material... ..but we expect that to change quickly!
How do I take care of it?
- Wash your toy before its first use and after each subsequent use.
- Wash your elastomer toy with warm water and mild soap or toy cleaner.
- Because they are semi-porous, we suggest using a condom with these toys.
Jelly Rubber
What are its benefits?
- Many of our favorite toys are made out of this translucent material that comes in many colors, shapes, and sizes... .with or without sparkles!
- It is soft enough to flex to your contours, and firm enough to provide pleasure where you want it most.
- It is dense enough to transmit powerful vibrations.
- Toys made of this material are some of the most affordable ones on the market.
What are its shortcomings?
- Jelly-rubber toys may contain phthalates, chemicals used to soften plastics that may be harmful to your health.
- Jelly-rubber is a porous material that must be washed thoroughly and frequently. It cannot be sterilized.
- Jelly-rubber toys also may contain latex, so they are not recommended for people with latex allergies.
How do I take care of it?
- Wash your toys with mild soap or toy cleaner before its first use and after each subsequent use.
- Because it is a porous material, we strongly recommend that you use a condom with your jelly rubber toys.
Hard Materials
Glass
What are its benefits?
- Glass toys are elegant works of art that not only look good, but feel amazing!
- Our glass toys are made out of super-safe medical-grade tempered glass.
- All lubes are safe to use with it.
- It is non-porous and thus super-hygienic and easy to clean.
- Its smooth texture slips easily over (or into) your curves.
What are its shortcomings?
- Glass toys can be expensive.
- If you're looking for something that can mold itself to your shape or vibrate, glass may not be the material for you.
How do I take care of it?
- Glass toys tend to be quite sturdy, but if your toy becomes chipped, no matter how slightly, it must be taken out of your sex-toy collection.
- Clean your glass toys by washing them in the top rack of your dishwasher, or washing them with soap and water or toy cleaner.
Acrylic
What are its benefits?
- It is non-porous and thus super-hygienic and easy to clean.
- Acrylic toys can be used with any kind of lubricant.
What are its shortcomings?
- Toys made of acrylic are, unfortunately, less-than-common.
- Acrylic toys can shatter if dropped or knocked against a hard surface.
How do I take care of it?
- Clean your acrylic toys with soap and water.
- Do NOT clean your acrylic toys with alcohol or other products that contain alcohol or acrylic; they will break down your toys over time.
Stainless Steel
What are its benefits?
- It is an elegant material for sex toys.
- Steel toys are compatible with any kind of lubricant.
- Its smooth surface glides nicely over yours.
- It is non-porous and thus super-hygienic and easy to clean.
What are its shortcomings?
- If you're looking for something that can mold itself to your shape or vibrate, steel may not be the material for you.
How do I take care of it?
- Wash your stainless steel toys in soap and water or toy cleaner. You can also boil them or put them in the top rack of the dishwasher. Just remember not to touch them until they have cooled down!
Hard Plastic
What are its benefits?
- Vibrators of a wide rang of shapes, sizes, and colors are made out of hard plastic at very affordable prices.
- Hard plastic is highly durable.
- It is non-porous and thus super-hygienic and easy to clean.
- Hard plastic vibes can transmit powerful vibrations and are great for outrageous clitoral stimulation.
- Your hard plastic vibe is compatible with any kind of lubricant.
- You can turn one hard plastic vibe into many by throwing a variety of sleeves onto it.
What are its shortcomings?
- The vibrations from hard plastic vibrators can be too intense for some people.
- Hard Plastic toys can be loud.
How do I take care of it?
- Take care to keep electronic parts dry.
- Your vibrator will last longer if you take the batteries out each time.
- Wash your hard plastic toy before its first use and after each subsequent use with soap and water or toy cleaner.
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