What are sex toys?
Sex toys — also known as adult toys — are objects that can help spice up sex lives and heighten sexual pleasures. Sex toys can be used solo or by couples.
For some, sex toys can help relieve or deal with certain sexual disorders. According to Planned Parenthood, sex toys may help with erectile dysfunction, genital arousal disorder, hypoactive sexual disorder, and orgasm disorder. They can also help people deal with conditions such as a low sex drive or decreased sensation in their private areas.
Experimenting with a sex toy should be fun and enjoyable, and can help introduce new sensations, explore your bodies, and uncover new or previously unknown preferences.
Are sex toys safe?
Sex toys are generally safe for use as long as you use them responsibly and keep them clean. Sex toys from trusted shops or suppliers are typically made with body-safe, non-porous materials such as medical-grade silicone.
Remember to clean reusable sex toys after every use, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Silicone toys are usually cleaned with warm water and soap. Be careful of toys with batteries.
Sharing sex toys with another partner — particularly for penetration — without covering it with a condom may lead to transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Using a lubricant can also make insertion more comfortable and reduces the risk of breaking the skin, which can be prone to infections. For silicone toys, use water-based lube — silicone lube on silicone toys can cause the silicone to degrade over time.
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