Whether for solo or couple play, sex toys are a fantastic and fun addition to your sex life. But what’s not fun? When you fail to keep your favorite massager in perfect condition or, worse when you are exposed to bacteria or risk contracting disease due to improper washing, disinfection, or storage. Usually, the packaging of each toy contains instructions for cleaning or care. But don’t worry if, in the heat of getting dirty, you have already thrown the packaging away. Here are the best tips for keeping your sex toys safe and working.
Put All Batteries Aside Before Washing
Always remove the batteries from your sex toy before washing it if it has batteries. We know that electric stimulation toys are a real fetish, but believe us, this is not the way to go. You can never be sure that water will not penetrate the device and destroy it due to the corrosion of the liquid and toxic chemicals in the batteries. Another example of proper battery storage is keeping batteries dry, calm, and at room temperature. Do not use them again until the sex toy is completely dry and ready for the next round.
Rinse Them Up With Hot Water
Washing sex toys with hot or running water before and after use is the best hygienic practice and helps them live longer. Some people recommend boiling toys, but this may damage the motor over time or cause it to degrade or change color. Leather toys are an exception to this rule. Avoid soaking or holding them under the water, as the permeable fabric will cause them to dry slowly and become stiff and unyielding. Simply clean it with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution to disinfect it.
Go Thoroughly With Soap
Although you may be tempted to use an expensive scented soap on your precious object to keep it smelling good, this can have the opposite effect on the genitals, leaving residue that irritates them. If you are careful, you can use antibacterial soap. Still, you can clean the sex toy with a mild, unscented hand or dish soap without damaging the material to kill bacteria. The toy can be cleaned thoroughly in the sink or bathtub if it is waterproof or water-resistant. Otherwise, you can still wash it with soap and water, but be careful not to get anything into the electronic components.
Store Your Sex Toys Dry
After washing sex toys, they should be dried with a soft, clean towel before letting them air dry, not in the sun. Make sure sex toys are completely dry before storing or refilling them. Do not stack sex toys if you have more than one. Keep the toys in a dust-free environment and separate them from each other to prevent them from sticking. If you want to do it further, try swabbing your sex toys with isopropyl alcohol before storing them away. Just be sure that you only apply it once your sex toys are dry. These will give extra protection against bacteria.
So that’s it. Sex toys are indeed a mind-blowing addition to your sex adventure. The magic will never stop if you let your creativity run wild with these sex toys. However, keep them safe and clean, just like your underwear. So follow these tips above, and you’ll love your sex toys even more.…