Sex Toy Safety & Hygiene
Safety Hints
When it comes to safety, there are a few common sense guidelines to follow. For anal penetration always use a toy with a flanged or wider base or cord to avoid it slipping in and getting stuck in the rectum. If you do manage to get one stuck where the sun doesn?t shine, try not to panic. Relax and take a few deep breaths. If it?s a vibrator switch it off and if you can, apply more lubricant as this will facilitate the toy?s exit but try not to push the toy further inside as you apply! Breathe and bear down as if you are trying to have a bowel movement and see if this will push the toy out. If this doesn?t work, a trip to A&E or the doctor is inevitable as it could be a potentially dangerous blockage if left. Embarrassing? Well yes we?re not going to lie to you on this one but you won?t be the first and you?re very unlikely to be the last person this has happened too! The same goes if you are using a double-enders, keep a tight hold and don?t get too carried away. It may sound unbelievable but the anus can swallow 12? of dildo! If you like to insert anal beads into your own or your lover?s butt, check and examine them first for any rough edges and file them down with a nail file to avoid scratches the walls of the rectum and anus.
Don?t use a vibrator in the bath, shower, Jacuzzi or pool unless the manufacturer states it is waterproof and can be submerged. If it isn?t, the worst you?ll get is a shock but more than likely you?ll ruin your toy. Always keep plug-in models away from water and it?s not a great idea to use them in the bathroom. If you?re using a bullet vibrator internally, put it into a condom before inserting and pull it out by the condom and not the cords to avoid detaching them from the unit. If you happen to get a traditional (dildo) style vibrator stuck inside your vagina, don?t freak out too much, the vagina is a short passage and you should be able to retrieve it without medical aid. Turn the vibrator off if you can or remove the batteries if there is an external pack. Relax, and apply more lubricant, push down as if you are having a baby and try and insert a couple of fingers into your vagina to create more room. If there are wires from the battery pack be careful not to pull them off the unit. You should be able to dislodge the vibe but if you can?t, it may be that the vaginal muscles have spasmed and you must see a doctor or go to A&E to retrieve it.
Hygiene
We want you to have fun with our sex toys .We also want to make sure you stay healthy and ensure that your toys last you for many pleasurable adventures. Here are some tips for both:
Always read the packaging and follow the manufacturer?s instructions for use, cleaning and storage of your sex toy. Always wash your toy before you use it for the first time.
If you?re sharing your sex toy with a partner or multiple partners clean the toy thoroughly before swapping over or use a separate condom for each partner to avoid the spread of bacteria and STD?s. Condoms are ideal if you want a quick swap over and uninterrupted playtime! Never insert a toy that has been used for anal play into your or anyone else?s vagina without thoroughly cleaning it first. Nasty bacteria such as E-coli lives harmlessly and peacefully in the anal passages but turns into a really nasty beast if it gets into and grows in the vagina causing all sorts infections. If you don?t want to keep stopping to clean your toy, we suggest you use condoms or have a different toy for each ? one for the vagina and one for the butt just remember which one goes where! And a quick word on condoms, some vibes and dildos are made of materials that will react badly to the ingredients in lubricated condoms, so to be safe always make sure you use non lubed latex condoms.
If you have sensitive skin and cannot use the antibacterial cleaners that are recommended for cleaning, we suggest that you purchase a silicone toy as these are hypo-allergenic and can be boiled for sterilisation (as long as they are not electric or battery-powered). If you have an allergy to latex, silicone and jelly toys are a suitable alternative.
Get into the habit of cleaning and storing your toys hygienically after use ? Sticky, unwashed toys thrown under the bed will collect dust dirt and bacteria! If you can?t be bothered to clean it when you?re done put a condom on it each time you use it? this will also prolong the toy?s life.
Make sure your toys are thoroughly dry before storing and if you store a couple of toys together, wrap them up separately in a separate cloths. Some materials just do not get along with and have a tendency to melt when they come into contact with each other. Make sure you store your toys in a cool, dark place as direct sunlight can cause toys to melt or dry out and discolour. A shoe box under the bet is a good storage option.
