How to Clean Your Sex Toys Properly: A Comprehensive Guide

Let’s face it no one wants to be thinking about doing the "Sex toy washing up" especially when you’ve just enjoyed an O’ mazing session with your “Fabulous Fav” or treated yourself to some toe curling indulgent me time.

I know, it’s a real passion killer, but keeping your joy toys in good health is super important and who wants their “go to” vibe to become a back street, pay by the hour, hotel to nasty bacteria! EER, NO, it’s just not nice!

It’s vital for sex toys to be sanitised and cleansed after every use and certainly a little additional spruce up before bed- time or anytime action never hurt anyone either.  in fact it’s really quite the opposite!   Likewise, when you buy a sex toy it’s best to always clean it before use and follow the cleaning instructions before you begin. Some may be fully waterproof others are splash proof, so you will need to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the box. If in doubt use a good quality toy cleaner such as the Rocks Off Revive, which will do the trick nicely and have any bugs running for cover!

Keeping your toys in top condition will ensure everything is kept in good working order and helps to extend their life. Some sex toys are quite an investment, so it’s really worth taking the time to look after them. Remember your toy is being used to pleasure your most intimate area’s and whilst your sweet and sensual spots are generally full of friendly bacteria a pleasure product, not correctly cleaned and maintained, can be the source of build-up of the wrong kind so it’s important to make sure they are thoroughly cleaned and packed away ready for the next time.

So, people here’s the scary stuff……  sex toys can cause nasty intimate infections if not cleaned properly so remember if you’re happy to share your sex toys with a partner, not properly cleaning them before and after use could result in them spreading STIs and STDs between you and your favourite squeeze!....... and that’s not good, particularly if you have used your toys for anal play. If your putting sex toys anywhere near you intimate parts without them being properly sanitized then you’re in for more than a rough ride!

Storage is also key to keeping your products working at their best and materials and motors perform and last longer when correctly stored. Whilst we are talking about materials do make sure your toys are body safe, there’s a lot out there that are not. Platinum or medical grade silicone should have no odour, neither should it feel sticky to the touch.  if you are using lubes check they are compatible with the product, use a good water-based lube such as Excite made by the sex toy manufacturer Rocks Off.

It’s all pretty simple stuff and as long as you are following instructions and keeping your favourite toy clean and well stored you can just lie back and enjoy the ride.

Here’s our go to check list for keeping you toys (and therefore also you and your body parts) in tip top condition

·       Follow the manufacturers’ instructions and user guides.

·       Check the materials your toy is made from

·       Always clean your toy before and after use

·       Use small amounts of fragrance- free soap, toy wipes or toy cleaners

·       Use a good lubricant, so you don’t damage the silicone

·        Pay attention to ridges and any area’s that could harbour bacteria

·       Use clean towels to dry them

·       Store them correctly

·       Keep the storage bags clean and laundered

·       If you’re going to share, make sure toys are thoroughly cleaned and safe for use.