10/18/2020
Im a huge advocate on incorporating s*x toys into solo and partnered fun so here is a basic guide to cleaning your s*x toys!
An important point to focus on is the material that your toys are made of. They can be broken down into porous materials like cyber skin, various forms of plastics, and rubber and non-porous materials such as: glass, steel, metal, and silicon. This is a good starting point when determining how to clean your toys.
Please be aware that when it comes to any form of porous materials, the small holes can be a perfect environment for bacteria to grow and thrive in. Also,please be mindful of toys that are not waterproof and/or battery operated because submerging them in water can damage them.
Now to begin,
Most toys can be washed by simply using warm water and unscented soap for about 20-30 seconds and make sure you get all areas of a toy. Toys that are made of steel, silicon, metal, and glass can even be boiled for a few minutes.
Because any type of rubber is porous and can be hard to clean, I recommend using condoms over these types of toys. If condoms are not available, go ahead and wash with warm water and unscented soap as some soaps may contain harmful irritants and can disrupt ph levels if going into a va**na. Always check the ingredients on something you plan to clean with. You can even use toy cleaners that have been specifically designed for s*x toys. Please check out for their selection of products and use promo code suncitycounseling for a discount on your order.
Now, when it comes to storing, ensure that your toys are nice and dry before puting away certain types of bacteria cannot live long on dry surfaces.
For storage, you can use the bags or containers the toys initially came in or you can also get a plastic container with a cover to store them in. If left out, dirt and dust can be an issue and with that being said, I recommend washing your toys again before play time.
One last thing to remember is to wash your toys after any form of a**l play and avoid swapping toys between partners before thoroughly washing to avoid the transmission of an STI.
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