Do people need to use new sex toys/gadgets/stuff with each new partner, or is extensive washing good enough? for Questionland Seattle

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Do people need to use new sex toys/gadgets/stuff with each new partner, or is extensive washing good enough?

Kristin Bell asked in Sex 11 months ago | Report

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It depends on the material in question. Latex, plastic, and cyber skin and similar products are porous and cannot be disinfected, plus the materials break down over time. Items made from these materials shouldn't be shared.

Silicone, though, is non porous and can be disinfected via boiling, dilute bleach solutions, and yes, running them through the top rack of the dishwasher. Thus, toys made from silicone may be shared, and since the material doesn't degrade over time, such toys only need to be replaced if they tear or come into contact with silicone based lube.

Of course, whether a new partner will want to use a toy from an old partner is another question entirely.

Griffin answered in Sex 11 months ago | Report

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I don't disagree with this answer, but I'd like to know how the average citizen (consumer) can tell what type of material their toy is made from? Once it's out of the packaging, is there any easy way to tell?
Even some guidelines on what types of materials are typically used for what devices might be of help.
BABELAND? Can you weigh in here?

O my captain commented 11 months ago | Report

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Anything that smells plasticky, has a sticky texture, or requires talc or cornstarch to "maintain the surface" is probably not made of high-quality silicone. Also, if the item in question cost less than $30 dollars, it's probably not silicone. Fleshlights and jelly vibes aren't silicone.

Although they're Canadian, I love this site and its products. Start here to rad more about sex toy materials. http://www.womynsware.com/Side%20Menu/BuyerbeWomynsWare

Griffin commented 11 months ago | Report

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Most silicone toys are clearly marked as such on their packaging. Also, you can always just ask a shop clerk.

And there are tons more nonporous toys on the market these days, many made from things other than silicone. Glass and steel are getting popular.

kitschnsync commented 11 months ago | Report

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Love that link to the womynsware.com reviews and warnings. Thanks so much for sharing! (I don't even mind that they are canadian. They know what they're talking about, eh?)

O my captain commented 11 months ago | Report

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I just like the site because they refuse to sell shitty products, and will explain why they don't carry bad products. Spendy, yes, but the quality is high.

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I asked a very similar question about a year ago: http://questionland.com/questions/7300-sex-toy-etiquette

kitschnsync answered in Sex 11 months ago | Report

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I miss the old days when we had these kind of open and personal questions.

Kip Waddle commented 11 months ago | Report

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I agree. These kind of questions are the only kind that actually interest me around here.

Who gives a fuck how people discipline their kids? Go read a book about it or something.

Basil commented 11 months ago | Report

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The Qland admins have made it their goal to bring in as many folks as possible. That's cool and the gang, but by focusing on niche topics and its "experts," Qland is experiencing a lot of drive-by users that come for a single topic and then leave.

The core community seems to have taken a hit, I agree. There are less questions asked and answered by the oldtimers.

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