Purchasing Sexual Aids
What to look for and for what reason (Part One).
What to look for and for what reason (Part One).
By Laska Maria of Laskamaria Entertainment Ltd
My favorite topic, sex toys. Everyone, men and women, needs their own personal collection whether for exercise, personal enjoyment or relationship enhancers.
Before I write about different types of toys - dildos and vibators and so on - let's chat about what adult novelties are made out of.
We call them adult sex toys, but the government, packaging and all the legal terms call them adult novelties. As of date, August 2002, the majority of adult sex toys in North American are sold as adult novelty products. Since adult products are considered novelties they do not have to be FDA approved. We have no regulation with these products on the market.
There are horror stories out there about products, so watch out!
The best protection against low quality adult products is your level of education on these products.
It's your body; therefore, it's your decision. Here are some things to look for:
Before I write about different types of toys - dildos and vibators and so on - let's chat about what adult novelties are made out of.
We call them adult sex toys, but the government, packaging and all the legal terms call them adult novelties. As of date, August 2002, the majority of adult sex toys in North American are sold as adult novelty products. Since adult products are considered novelties they do not have to be FDA approved. We have no regulation with these products on the market.
There are horror stories out there about products, so watch out!
The best protection against low quality adult products is your level of education on these products.
It's your body; therefore, it's your decision. Here are some things to look for:
What is the product made out of?
Silicone
Silicone is the ideal material for adult products, especially for dildos and plugs.
However, I recommend silicone products for any product you consider inserting into your body. Silicone is resilient, retains body heats, remains warm and is non-porous.
In addition, it is easy to clean.
Silicone
Silicone is the ideal material for adult products, especially for dildos and plugs.
However, I recommend silicone products for any product you consider inserting into your body. Silicone is resilient, retains body heats, remains warm and is non-porous.
In addition, it is easy to clean.
To clean silicone is simple, anti-bacterial soap, warm water; rinse the product well and thoroughly dry before usage or storage. Sterilize your silicone products, three minutes in boiling water, only the silicone part in the boiling water, not the mechanical part.
With silicone being non-porous, means that bacteria will not remain in the product. This is beneficial for women who are prone to yeast infections and vaginal bacteria problems.
The best anal toys should be silicone to protect against bacteria in the anus. Not all silicone products are made equal; check the level of silicone in your products. The lower the level of silicone the more porous.
Jelly Rubber
Jelly rubber is a porous material that can retain bacteria. Jelly rubber toys are cheaper than silicone products; however, bacteria can be a problem. Therefore it is recommended to cover your jelly rubber toys with a condom. To ensure the condom remains on the jelly rubber product, tie off the condom at the end.
Practice the same washing and sharing techniques described in silicone products.
Cyberskin Toys
Cyberskin feels realistic in textures and it feels like skin. It quickly warms to body temperature. It is very resilient which means it can be stretched. However, cyberskin is semi-porous material; therefore, it can contain bacteria after usage. Cyberskin products should be used with a condom.
An excellent recommendation with cyberskin toys is to clean them the same methods as silicone products, except use cornstarch inside and out. (Do no use talcum powder as it has been linked to cervical cancer.)
Plastic
Plastic is clean looking and can be kept bacteria free if cleaned properly. However, plastic toys are very uncomfortable and they do not retain heat. However, they are the cheapest on the market.
Glass
Glass toys look beautiful. However, they are cold and uncomfortable. Be aware that there is limited research on coloured glass with insertion into the vagina or anus. Therefore if you like glass sex toys, clear glass is best. Glass toys are very expensive.
Cornstarch as a Defense against Yeast Infections
Cornstarch is used frequently in third world countries for the female fight against bacteria and yeast in the vagina and anus. The usage is simple; just dust your underpants or your vagina and anus. A cheaper, natural product than over-the-counter yeast infection medication.
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning your products is very important to prolonging the life of your products and to protect you against bacteria and yeast infections. Store your products in a dust-free storage place, a satin bag, a bathroom bag or a drawer. Do not store your products in plastic bags or wrappers. Remember not to share products and wash before insertion between the anus and the vagina.
Now that you understand the importance of the materials adult products are made out of, watch out for Part 2 of this article 'Purchasing Sexual Aids - To Vibrate or Not To Vibrate'.
For further information and education, go to www.laskamaria.comWith silicone being non-porous, means that bacteria will not remain in the product. This is beneficial for women who are prone to yeast infections and vaginal bacteria problems.
The best anal toys should be silicone to protect against bacteria in the anus. Not all silicone products are made equal; check the level of silicone in your products. The lower the level of silicone the more porous.
Jelly Rubber
Jelly rubber is a porous material that can retain bacteria. Jelly rubber toys are cheaper than silicone products; however, bacteria can be a problem. Therefore it is recommended to cover your jelly rubber toys with a condom. To ensure the condom remains on the jelly rubber product, tie off the condom at the end.
Practice the same washing and sharing techniques described in silicone products.
Cyberskin Toys
Cyberskin feels realistic in textures and it feels like skin. It quickly warms to body temperature. It is very resilient which means it can be stretched. However, cyberskin is semi-porous material; therefore, it can contain bacteria after usage. Cyberskin products should be used with a condom.
An excellent recommendation with cyberskin toys is to clean them the same methods as silicone products, except use cornstarch inside and out. (Do no use talcum powder as it has been linked to cervical cancer.)
Plastic
Plastic is clean looking and can be kept bacteria free if cleaned properly. However, plastic toys are very uncomfortable and they do not retain heat. However, they are the cheapest on the market.
Glass
Glass toys look beautiful. However, they are cold and uncomfortable. Be aware that there is limited research on coloured glass with insertion into the vagina or anus. Therefore if you like glass sex toys, clear glass is best. Glass toys are very expensive.
Cornstarch as a Defense against Yeast Infections
Cornstarch is used frequently in third world countries for the female fight against bacteria and yeast in the vagina and anus. The usage is simple; just dust your underpants or your vagina and anus. A cheaper, natural product than over-the-counter yeast infection medication.
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning your products is very important to prolonging the life of your products and to protect you against bacteria and yeast infections. Store your products in a dust-free storage place, a satin bag, a bathroom bag or a drawer. Do not store your products in plastic bags or wrappers. Remember not to share products and wash before insertion between the anus and the vagina.
Now that you understand the importance of the materials adult products are made out of, watch out for Part 2 of this article 'Purchasing Sexual Aids - To Vibrate or Not To Vibrate'.
