{"id":843,"date":"2013-04-19T06:35:25","date_gmt":"2013-04-19T06:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=843"},"modified":"2026-03-05T04:12:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T03:12:55","slug":"lelo-qa-cleaner-safer-sex-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/lelo-qa-cleaner-safer-sex-toys\/","title":{"rendered":"Reader Question: Cleaner, Safer Sex Toys"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time to hear from LELO\u2019s Swedish wellbeing experts from Wellness Magazine once again! Today\u2019s topic? Why and how to keep your sex toys spic and span.
\nLet\u2019s let Christel from Stockholm take us away!<\/p>\n

Hi LELO!<\/i>
\n
\nI\u2019m keen on purchasing a sex toy, but I heard you get yeast infections from using them. Is this true, or is it just a myth?\u00a0 Are there any specific sex toys one should be aware of to avoid this problem?<\/i>
\n
\nThanks for the help!<\/i>
\n
\nChristel<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Dear Christel,<\/p>\n

While we won\u2019t list specific sex toys to avoid, there are some characteristics that\u00a0all safe sex toys have in common<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Always read the packaging and see what material the toy is made from \u2013 you want something non-porous, and therefore easy to clean effectively with the least amount of bacteria left on the surface \u2013 so items made from glass, stainless steel, and\u00a0silicone<\/a><\/span>\u00a0are the best way to go.<\/p>\n

No matter what material your toy is made from, proper care still needs to be taken to keep it completely safe for use.\u00a0Cleaning your sex toys<\/a><\/span>\u00a0before and after each time you use it will do wonders when it comes to keeping your body safe, and also for the lifespan of your intimate item.<\/p>\n

If thoroughly cleaning a toy before and after enjoyment sounds like a chore, there are easy-on solutions such as\u00a0LELO Cleaning Spray<\/a><\/span>\u00a0that can be applied directly to the toy and then simply rinse your toy in water after five seconds. It\u2019s a formula that\u2019s strong on germs and bacteria, yet is softened with zinc salts to avoid irritating even the most sensitive skin.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy 15% off LELO.com<\/a> with code VOLONTE15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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