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Best Practices for Sex Toy Hygiene

Best Practices for Sex Toy Hygiene

Live Happily & Hygienically Ever After

Cleanliness, as it is said, is close to godliness. So, if you want to keep those heavenly orgasms going then cleanliness is a nonnegotiable. For all you need to know and for all the things you’ve yet to learn… read on! Bacteria thrives in moist environments, so it is crucial to keep both you and your toys in good health. Some sex toy materials are porous which means that they are absorbent. It is strongly recommended that you read the technical info that comes with your toy so that you have a better understanding of what you have in your hands.

"Is sex dirty? Yes, if it's done right..." ~Woody Allen

There is the Wrong Way and Then, There is the Right Way

You’ve flung the pillows across the room, your clothes are scattered all over the place and you’re resting all aglow and breathless with your partner following some rather epic toy playtime. A quick dash to the bathroom, a quick splash over the toy and it’s rammed into that secret drawer until next time. What you don’t know is that while the toy quietly waits for the next time, it’s doing so in a rather funky state.

Although a “hey it looks clean so it must be clean” approach works for a white shirt, don’t assume that the same applies to your sex toys. It is recommended that you wash your toys with warm water and a (very) mild soap. Once done with the splashing, dry the toy with a lint free cloth or allow it to air dry properly. We know that you will all agree that body hygiene is critical and no one likes anything untoward going near their nether regions. So, keep it fresh, not funky!

DO NOT even think about using talcum powder or baby powder to hurry up drying time. Unless you are more than happy to leave your most intimate areas in a perpetual state of irritation! Trying to find discreet ways to have a quick scratch or mastering a John Wayne swagger is just not sexy!

Toy Cleaner Should Be in Your Bathroom Cabinet

When possible, use a toy cleaner! Adult sex toys are made from so many various materials, cleaning them can seem a bit tricky. Some materials are slightly porous which means your little wand of bliss can and will absorb odours and fluids from the body. If not cleaned properly, the bacteria left on the toy will result in the aforementioned John Wayne swagger.

Simply put, it can irritate your skin and you will feel miserable for it. For this reason, some bright people came up with the idea of producing toy friendly anti-bacterial cleaners, sprays and fleeces to help us all maintain our toys’ longevity and feel. Good for them, it’s also good for your body. We’ve done the research and saved you a traumatic trip to the doctor with the “I have no idea how THAT happened” scenario.

How to Use Toy Cleaners

Most good toy cleaners are simply sprayed on the toy after you rinse it. Then your toy can be left to air dry, with no further rinsing or drying required. This helps protect your toy from bacteria and keeps everything nice and fresh. There are creams available but they’re more for cleaning latex, leather and all those other spanking good numbers. Spray-on toy cleaners are well suited for toys. Fleece intimate wipes with “built in” anti-bacterial are also good for keeping your toys fresh.

Fleece Toy Cleaners

Don’t worry – it doesn’t involve sheep. They are really nifty though. Nifty because these are anti-bacterial and unlike most cloths/towels/materials, they will not leave lint and fluff on your toys. Everyone likes fluffy towels – not fluffy toys, unless they are handcuffs! We love the fleece cloths – another truly great invention for sexual hygiene. Please don’t think of them like soapy, radio-active wet-wipes. They’re mild and fresh, with no fragrance added. They smell just like good clean stuff should.

The compact fleece packs are great to use if you are limited on space, have to share your bathroom cabinet with anyone else outside your “playgroup” or are worried about a bottle leaking on your travels. They’re easy maintenance! High quality sprays and fleeces can generally be used directly on the body, for intimate personal hygiene too.