EasyGlide Toy Cleaner – Antibacterial Cleaner for Adult Toys - 150ml

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Clean sex toys are also among the strongest pillars of a safe and healthy sex life,” says sex and relationships advisor for Peaches and Screams, Barbara Santini. “Sex toys require high hygienic standards to keep away infections, including STIs. Cleaning also helps keep them in good shape for future use.” Washing sex toys before you use them is also a good idea because they can accumulate dust and dirt while sitting in your drawers, which can majorly throw off your vaginal pH. Simply rinsing off your toys isn’t going to get them as clean as you need them to be, which is why using a sex-toy cleaner is oh so important. And while Santini says you can use a fragrance-free, antibacterial soap with no added lotions to clean up your sex toys, a cleanser that’s specifically made for your pleasure products is your safest bet. The material of your toy will determine how you should wash it, but generally speaking, you should keep these things in mind when shopping for sex-toy cleaners: Choose a Water-Based Formula Silicone, Pyrex, stainless steel, or stone—and it's not motorized: For a deeper clean, place it in boiling water for eight to 10 minutes, or run it through the dishwasher without soap. (Seriously, the hot steam will help sterilize it, says Kerr.)

If you have jelly or other soft, nonsilicone toys, you want to be sure they are each stored separately, as they can melt together if they’re touching while stored,” she says. The beauty of nonporous toys is that, as long as they’re not motorized, can even be boiled or run through the dishwasher. Furthermore, you'll want to find a clean space to store your clean sex toy. Not doing so would basically make washing them useless. It'd be like washing your hands only to cough into them seconds later; you'd have to rewash them. Many toys come with their own pouch, which is useful, but there are many other options available too. Porous vs. non-porous materials. "Avoid porous toys, which can gather bacteria inside the toy even after cleaning. This includes materials such as TPE or polyvinyl chloride (PVC)," says Fine. "Non-porous toys, on the other hand, are safer and include materials such as medical-grade silicone, glass, medical-grade stainless steel, and Pyrex."While a soapy washcloth and water works in many cases, you can also buy specialized sex toy cleaner. This is Mintz's preferred method, and she advises people to look for a water-based cleaner that's both alcohol and paraben-free. She recommends — and uses herself — LELO's Toy Cleaning Spray. For those looking to compare options, Babeland has a toy cleaner as well. We know it’s tempting, but after cleaning and drying your beloved sex toys, don’t just stuff them in your bedside drawer. Even if it’s your designated place for sex toys, there’s probably a bunch of lint and dust in your drawer, and (as we mentioned) you don’t want that stuff inside you. When it comes to storage, you have a few options: Many a vulva owner's first orgasm was produced by this baby,” sex educator Lola Jean tells Elite Daily. “The steady flow of water and pressure can lead to some excellent orgasms and pleasure because of the stimulation.” 2. Banana Peel

Safety is the most important element to consider when looking for a toy cleaner. Ensure that there are no harmful chemicals in the cleaning agent, such as glycerin, triclosan, alcohol and parabens. You will also want to avoid sulfates, phthalates, synthetic dyes and fragrances, chlorine and formaldehyde. Hard plastic, elastomer, thermoplastic elastomer (TPR), or jelly rubber: These porous materials can still contain bacteria after washing with soap and water. So, use a condom if you're going to share with a partner, advises Kerr (more on that below).Whether it's a steel butt plug, a strap-on silicone dildo, vibrator, or glass anal beads, there is an extra level of risk when using them with a partner. If you're in a fluid-bonded relationship, meaning you know one another's STI status and don't use condoms, just clean the toys after use as you normally would. However, if you're using the same toy with multiple partners, or are sleeping with someone who you're not fluid-bonded with, you should implement safer sex practices.

Look for 'medical grade' materials."Just because something is 'body safe' doesn’t mean that it is medical grade, nor 'FDA approved,'" says Fine. Believe it or not, in some cases, a sex toy will be FDA-approved as food. What you want to see is the term "medical grade" because that means "it is the highest quality and safest" material, according to Fine. Cyberskin: Use a little bit of soap and warm water to clean it. Too much sudsing can damage the sensitive material.I get it—thinking about cleaning your sex toys might not be the most pleasant thought. Sex, whether solo or with a partner, is your time to let the stresses of daily life melt away. But if you want sex toys to be a part of that clear-your-mind time—and if you want those sex toys to have good life spans—you’re going to have to clean them properly and regularly. Plus, there’s a chance that poor sex toy hygiene can actually cause infections; so yes, safe sex is also a thing to consider even when toys are involved. Here’s the right way to clean those toys. To figure out how to clean sex toys, you’ll need to know exactly what they’re made of. If you're considering washing your toys in the dishwasher, know that dish soap can leave a residue — which is why Finn doesn't recommend it. Non-motorized toys made of silicone, glass, or stainless steel can be placed in the dishwasher without soap for 5 to 10 minutes, according to Mintz. What about cleaning sex toys with UV light? Washing sex toys before you use them as well will ensure they don't transmit anything harmful into your body, which can help you avoid issues like yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. “Toys can attract dust and dirt while being stored in drawers, which can have a drastic effect on your vaginal pH,” sex and relationship coach Mike Anderson tells GLAMOUR US. Once you've cleaned your sex toy du jour, let it air-dry or wipe it down with a dry washcloth. That’s not always the case, though. Let’s say you have a sexually transmitted infection or a vaginal infection, and you decide to masturbate using a toy. It’s possible that some of the pathogens causing the infection will remain on the toy’s surface (if it’s nonporous) or get inside the tiny holes (if it’s porous) and continue to live there, Peter Leone, M.D., an infectious disease specialist at the UNC School of Medicine, tells SELF. If you don’t clean the toy before sharing it with a partner, it’s theoretically possible for you to spread the infection to them, he explains. You may even be able to reintroduce the microorganism in question into your system after you’ve already cleared an infection.