Sex Toy Care, Maintenance, Cleaning and Storage

Latex Rubber/Black Rubber Sex Toys

Latex is not meant for all women. There are many who have allergies to latex and black rubber. Rubber is more firm then silicone and jelly toys. It comes in many different shapes and colors. Realistic and inexpensive these toys. For a girl on a budget this is one of the cheaper of the softer sex toy materials. May can contain unnatural rubber softeners, so women be aware that these “softeners” may be harmful to your vaginal health.

Cleaning

Use warm water and a mild natural soap. Dry off completely. Never use harsh unnatural soaps or alcohol to sterilize latex it can damage the surface of the toy. Rubber is basically impossible to sterilize. Therefore it is recommended to use a condom every use.

Lubrication

Use only water based or silicone based lubricants. No oils or petroleum based lubricants which can stain and ruin the finish of your latex toy. Condoms for every use of these toys is highly recommended.

Toy recommendations

Hard Sex Toys - Plastic/ Metal/ Acrylic/Lucite

Traditionally vibrators will be made mainly of these materials. They are the most rigid and unforgiving of the materials that are used for sex toys. Early models were mainly smooth on the surface. Now makers have become more adventurous adding vibrator models to the market have ridges and other pleasurable bumps. Wonderful for stimulation of the nipples and clitoral stimulation. However because of the rigidness of the material it is not suited for internal use for some women. Definitely not ideal for use in the shower unless it is waterproof. Batteries are a must, rechargeable batteries are ideal for frequent users.

Lubrication

A water based lubrication should be used. Avoid using oil based lubricants.

Cleaning

Plastic and metal are usually not waterproof. Do not submerge in water unless otherwise specified in the packaging of the toy. Easy to clean with a wet wash cloth, wet wipes or alcohol prep pads. Use a condom when sharing, and sterilize with alcohol.

Remove batteries when storing toy.

Toy recommendations
Waterproof vibrators

Jelly Sex Toys

Jelly toys have realistic, lifelike features making it ideal for your pleasure. A very flexible type of rubber. It is softer then plastic yet harder then silicone. Allergy sufferers should beware toys made from this material may contain latex or harsh rubber softeners. The toys are mainly made of a translucent rubber coming in many styles of shapes, sizes and colors. It tends to be a soft and affordable material for sex toys. A downfall is that jelly is easily damaged and does not last as long as other sex toy materials. It seems to depend on the brand of toy whether or not it is soft and squishy in nature. There are some jelly toys that are better quality then others. Ideal for a budget as well. It is inexpensive, half as expensive as silicone and cyberskin toys.

Cleaning

Delicate in nature jelly needs a very mild soap and warm water or a non-alcohol sex toy cleaner. No harsh soap or alcohol based cleaning solution should be used. Definitely do not boil, put in the dishwasher or use harsh grease removing dish or hand soaps.

Lubrication

It is best to use a water based lubrication with jelly. Usually it takes a generous amount of lubrication to make it more comfortable for insertion. Avoid using any lubrication with an alcohol base or oil/petroleum base as it will ruin the toy by damaging the surface.
*Always use a condom with this material to avoid damaging the material. It will lengthen the lifespan of the toy.

Jelly Sex Toy recommendations

Elastomer Sex Toys

A hypoallergenic, durable, soft material that is non porous Free of rubber and rubber softeners.

Cleaning

Mild natural soap and warm water is best. Cannot be sterilized. Sharing? Use a condom.

Lubrication

No silicone based lubricants. Use water based lubes only.

Toy recommendations

Vinyl Sex Toys

Vinyl is softer and more porous then silicone. Toys made of this material are a cheaper alternative for women with a latex rubber allergy. Not as expensive as cyberskin and silicone toys

Cleaning

Mild soap and warm water. Do not boil.

Lubrication

Water based lubricants are best. It is a porous material that is difficult to clean off oil and petroleum based lubes. A condom can be used to help lengthen the life of the vinyl.

Toy recommendations

Pyrex and E glass

Both are treated glass that is stronger then regular glass. Pyrex glass is so strong it is guaranteed to be chip, crack resistant and shatter proof. Not all glass toys are Pyrex especially blown glass toys. You may also find many E Glass toys available as it is generally a safe sex toy material for everyone to use. More expensive then other sex toys, you won’t be disappointed with the durability and variety of styles, shapes, colors and sizes. They will last as long as you do. No batteries needed. Always inspect your glass toy for any cracks or chips before every use.

Cleaning

Boil or throw in the dishwasher. Glass toys are the most ideal for sharing with a friend as they can be boiled to sterilize them. Making glass the best sharable toy out on the market.

Lubrication

You can use virtually any lubricant, it does not take much for glass toys. Oil is super slippery so you should use very little. Water based lubricants tend to not be as slippery as oil based lubes when it comes to glass. Find out what works best for you.

Toy recommendations

Silicone

High quality material that is smooth, soft , more durable and lifelike then jelly and rubber. Less porous then the other materials. Warms to body temperature quickly. Silicone is sometimes mixed with rubber, so if you have a latex allergy you need to make sure that you are getting a 100% silicone toy.

Cleaning

Must be cleaned with mild soap and water. However 100% silicone can be washed on the top rack of a dishwasher. The toys that are 100% silicone will be labeled whether they are dishwasher safe or not.

Lubrication

Do not use silicone based lubricants with toys made of silicone.

Cyberskin / Ultraskin (thermal plastic)

It really looks and feels like real skin. Products made from this product are amazing in their likeness to the real thing. This is definitely the most comfortable of the sex toy materials used today.

Cleaning

Some of these toys come with their own cleaning and maintenance kit. Cyberskin cannot be sterilized so if you are going to share use a condom. Clean with mild natural soap and water. Dust lightly with a corn starch or special cyberskin powder. Do not use talcum powder for storage or any other use as it has been linked to cervical cancer. These techniques will help the cyberskin toys last much longer.

Lubrication

Silicone based lubricants will destroy your toy. Use a condom and light water based lubricant.

Toy recommendations

Storage ideas for sex toys

Some women leave their toys out for everyone to see. While others choose to be more discreet. Here I am offering a bunch of ideas for many personalities. Obviously some of these ideas are for those who like to flaunt their toys while others are to hide them (in more ways than one). Drawer and shelf liners are a must for sex toys. You can find most of these items at any store specializing in organization.

Bedroom

top of night stand in desktop organizer
night stand drawer
dresser drawer
drawer organizers
media storage boxes
under the bed or in between mattress and bedspring
jewelry box
traveling locking jewelry case
baskets
stackable boxes
locking trunks
vanity
wooden hope chest
stackable bins baskets and boxes
toy box (great if you don’t have kids)
woven baskets with compartments
shelf organizers
for the crafty lady try many of the craft organizers on wheels.

Closet

open shoe cabinet
shoe organizers
hanging shoe organizer
storage boxes with lids
vinyl reclosable storage bags
closed plastic, vinyl or canvas hanging shelves
storage trunk with lid and handle
tower baskets
canvas storage bags

Bathroom

make up kits/bags and pouches
makeup organizers
Small traveling bag
countertop vanity totes
stainless steel canisters
hanging cosmetic bags
countertop organizers
medical storage containers
vanity totes

Office

file cabinets
desktop organizers
desktop filers
desk trays
file boxes
file totes
portable desktop file

Garage

tool belt
tool organizers
tool box
tool cabinets
crates

Kitchen

tupperware or rubbermaid bins with locking lids
Spice rack
two tiered lazy susan
wire utility baskets
plastic drawer organizers and sorters
Canisters with lids
Ziploc baggies of varying sizes
reusable storage bags with zippers
countertop wine racks

Outdoors

Tackle box
backpack with many compartments

Portable

canvas overnight bag
Totes made of mesh and vinyl
Train case (meant for makeup and toiletries)
weekend traveling case
portable toiletries suitcase
Extremely safe storage
Locking jewelry cases

Safes

fire boxes
combination lock boxes