{"id":25215,"date":"2019-09-21T13:30:57","date_gmt":"2019-09-21T11:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=25215"},"modified":"2024-08-25T02:03:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-25T00:03:02","slug":"silicone-sex-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/silicone-sex-toys\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes Silicone Sex Toys So Special?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re contemplating a new sex toy purchases, or even<\/span> buying your very first sex toy,<\/span><\/a>\u00a0then there are a lot of considerations to make. <\/span>Do you want a toy that\u2019s primarily for solo use, or<\/span> a sex toy to use during coupled play<\/span><\/a>? What type of stimulation are you interested in \u2013 penis, clitoris, prostate or G-spot? <\/span><\/p>\n

One choice that you may be forgetting is one that\u2019s fundamental to your pleasure. When it comes to sex toy materials, silicone is safe for you and your body.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"LELO<\/p>\n

What Is Silicone and Why Do You Make Sex Toys Out of It?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Silicone is a durable substance that makes its way into tons of different products, not least of all because it\u2019s resistant to bacterial build-up. That\u2019s why silicone is used for so many medical devices, but also why it\u2019s great for making toys that might be inside your body and in contact with bodily fluids.<\/span><\/p>\n

Certain categories of products like cosmetics and children\u2019s toys are heavily regulated when it comes to the ingredients that go into them. This is because it’s likely that they’ll end up in and around someone\u2019s mouth. Other products, like sex toys, don\u2019t currently have those regulations, even though they\u2019re going to end up in all sorts of similarly sensitive areas of your body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lots of lower-end sex toys are made from plastic that has been softened with phthalates<\/a>, which have been linked to increased instances of birth defects and sperm damage. Not only that, but toys that use phthalates (and other suspicious chemicals) can be porous, which means their surface is covered with minute holes, making it difficult to clean them properly between uses.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Can I Tell if My Silicone Sex Toy os Safe?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve ever had sex toys melt together in your bedside drawer, you have been caught with products that are not 100% silicone. Pure silicone toys won\u2019t do this, but you want to be sure about the safety of your sex toys <\/span>before<\/span><\/i> that happens, so here\u2019s how to tell:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Smell:<\/b>\u00a0Ever taken a sex toy out of its packaging and found it had a very strong plastic-y\/ \u2018new car\u2019 smell? Then chances are it has some harmful chemicals in it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Color:<\/b>\u00a0Usually, any sex toy that resembles jelly is suspect when it comes to silicone purity, but it can take a bit of a trained eye. There is a misconception, for instance, that products that turn white when stretched contain filler and are not 100% silicone. Stretch ANY silicone and it will go white at some point, depending on thickness, color pigment mix, and shape and size of the product. Similarly, while it\u2019s difficult to make silicone truly transparent, there are some see-through toys that are the real deal. They\u2019ll just have a slightly cloudy look to them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The best way to make sure your sex toy is safe for your body? Only buying from respected and trustworthy brands that only use 100% medical-grade, body-safe silicone and other body-safe materials for their sex toys.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \"Olga<\/p>\n

      Are There Other Safe Sex Toy Materials?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Silicone is wonderful in that it can be molded into all sorts of shapes, has a silky soft finish and can be both squishy and firm. However, there are other materials that are okay for sex toys. ABS plastic, for example, is used on some products for a metallic finish. You’ll even find<\/span> gold and stainless steel sex toys<\/span><\/a>, which are amazing if you like harder surfaces and temperature play.<\/span><\/p>\n

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