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

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One way to decrease that risk of an infection is to actually use a condom with your sex toy. "Using a condom can help decrease the risk of transmitting bacteria, especially when sharing toys between partners," says Fine. "You’ll just want to make sure you use a condom-safe lube." (Translation: one that's water-based.) Keeping them clean is all about storage. Want to go the extra mile? Makes sense. Here are some guidelines for catering your sex toy cleaning to specific materials and more, per sex experts. If your pleasure product is made from...

This water-based cleaner (also available in travel size!) is safe to use with all toys. Just give 'em a thorough spritz, and they'll be good as new. What sex toy cleaner ingredients should I watch out for?

There are many ways to incorporate ice cubes into sex. Try running a cube over your partner's body teasingly, not excessively (you’re not trying to recreate a polar plunge experience). It's a fun, innovative way to add a little something new to your foreplay routine. Additionally, ice cubes are also a great tool for oral sex. 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. Viral illnesses aren’t the only germs to worry about either. Bath toys and other toys that get wet, such as toys in the pool or those played with outside, are usually full of bacteria and mold. As a result, you want to make sure you’re cleaning every single toy in the house to keep your kids safe. You want to clean your sex toys every time you use them because dirty (used) toys can introduce bacteria and possibly cause infections,” she says. “They can also collect lint, dust, and other debris that you want to keep out of your bits.” Below, We've rounded up the best sex toy cleaners worth investing in to ensure you're using your toys in the safest and healthiest way possible.

What about cleaning sex toys with UV light?

Here to help protect you from these unwanted infections are sex toy cleaners. The makeup and texture of these products vary across brands, but what remains consistent is the fact that they make cleaning your pleasure products easy peasy. "They allow you to clean your sex toy between uses without really thinking about it," Finn says. 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. Many cleaning solutions have a harsh smell, which can be difficult to work with when you’re cleaning. Opt for scent-free toy cleaners or those that use natural fragrances such as lavender. Pretty much anything can be used as a sex toy if you’re feeling creative. If you look around your bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen, there are plenty of things that vibrate and things that can feel like a tongue (if you use your imagination). None of the household sex toys below will beat the effectiveness of an actual sex toy — which is pretty understandable, since these items were primarily created to perform other, less sultry tasks, like cleaning your teeth, clothes and unknotting your hair. When buying a sex toy cleaner, make sure to consider the material of the toy you're trying to clean.

Silicone, glass, stainless steel, or wood—and it's motorized: Use mild antibacterial soap you'd use on your body and a damp cloth to wipe the toy clean. 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. 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 Latex, which isn’t regulated by the Food and Drug Administration in sex toys the way it is in condoms 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.