Many amazon orders for batteries and toy cleaning wipes have been flying through the mail. If you have joined the many others who prefer satiating yourself with pleasure instead of headed the quarantine 15 route, we have some tips to make sure you are taking proper care of your toys. Dirty vibrators and dildos can cause some pretty nasty infections so make sure you are following these general guidelines.
Wash Before and After
It may not be the best aphrodisiac but it’s important to wash your toys both before and after each use. If you assume your sex toy is safe to use in the morning just because you washed it the night before, you could end up putting yourself at risk for infections. Make sure you dry them off with a super clean towel or a low lint paper towel after you wash them. That means no that hand towel everyone in your house has used that always has a slightly musty smell even after being washed wont do. Towels are a breading ground for bacteria, its almost as dangerous as leaving them wet which can cause them to mold.
Do Not Soak Battery Operated Toys
This seems pretty self-explanatory, but just to be safe. Even if you have removed the battery (or unplugged the toy) you should not submerge a motorized toy. You’ll ruin it, and then it won’t matter how clean it is because you’ll either have to go to a sex shop and buy one in your sexually frustrated state, or order a replacement online and wait patiently for it to be delivered. Instead, clean these toys with a dab of mild soap and a damp cloth. If your sex toy is made out of a durable material, like silicone, pyrex, stainless steel, or stone, and it’s not motorized, then you should be submerging it in water to properly clean it. Boiling it or running it through the dishwasher is a great way to sanitize them. Just make sure you know the material and have read the care instructions first.
Just a Touch of Soap
Soap has been flying off shelves lately, don’t worry you do not need to wash your toy while you sing happy birthday until your skin falls off your hands. You don’t need to use a harsh soap, or see lots of suds, in order for your sex toy to get properly cleaned. Actually, using too much soap or extremely harsh soap can damage sex toys that are made out of more sensitive materials. You should probably also stick to only using fragrance-free soap on your toys, just so you can avoid any undo irritation to your vulva. This is especially important to keep in mind when you’re washing any toys you may have that are made of porous materials.
Whether you’ve put a lot of money into your sex toy collection, or you simply want to make your toys last as long as possible making sure your toys are properly clean is important for your safety and their lifespan.
