Sex Toy Guide : Sex Toy Materials
Sex toys are available in a range of different materials. Choosing which sex toy material is primarily a matter of personal preference, but some people are allergic to particular sex toy materials and it is advised that you try a different material if you experience itches, rashes or a burning sensation after using a sex toy.Silicone Sex Toys
Silicone is the ultimate sex toy material. Not only can it be made to be extremely lifelike, realistic and soft, it warms up quickly and retains body heat very well.
Silicone sex toys are the least likely to cause any allergic reaction and are by far the easiest to clean. Silicone is non-porous and can be cleaned using mild soap and water or a special sex toy cleaning solution. If you want to sterilise your sex toy, for safe sharing, silicone is your best choice as the material withstands boiling.
The only possible down side to silicon sex toys is the cost – silicone sex toys are more expensive than similar sex toys made in other materials. Silicone itself is an expensive material and every sex toy is cast in a mould by a real human being, so it is a real work of art.
Cyberskin or 'Real Feel' Sex Toys
Cyberskin sex toys are relatively new on the market but incredibly realistic. The material can simulate the softness of skin but still retains its hardness when used as a vibrator or dildo.
The material used in cyberskin sex toys is very porous and you should be careful to clean the sex toy after every use with special cyberskin cleaner or with antibacterial soap and water. It is very important not to use a silicon based lubricant with cyberskin sex toys as the silicone can cause the material to deteriorate. If you are using a cyberskin sex toy, you should always use a water based lubricant.
Jelly Sex Toys
Jelly sex toys are very popular sex toys as the material offers an extremely flexible, realistic feel with an extremely smooth surface. Perhaps the strongest selling point for jelly sex toys is the price, as they are much cheaper than silicone sex toys but come in a huge range of colours and make an excellent start into the world of sex toys.
The material used in jelly sex toys is fairly porous, so you need to be careful when you clean them. You should use a water based lubricant and do not use any alcohol based cleaning solution as it will damage the material.
Many customers worry that the jelly sex toys have a rubbery smell when they first arrive. This is completely normal and the smell will go after washing and airing.
Latex Sex Toys
Latex sex toys are also very popular sex toys as the material is very similar to the jelly sex toys, but there is no smell. Latex sex toys are slightly firmer than jelly and silicone toys but still offer an excellent soft feel.
Latex is very porous and you must be careful when cleaning and we do not recommend that latex sex toys are shared. It is best to clean latex sex toys with antibacterial soap or a special sex toy cleaning solution.
Some people are allergic to latex, so it is advised that you try a different material if you experience itches, rashes or a burning sensation after using a latex sex toy.
Plastic Sex Toys
Plastic sex toys are popular as the hard, smooth material creates powerful, intense vibrations and are excellent for direct clitoral stimulation. Plastic sex toys are available in a wide choice of colours and the metallic appearance gives them a sophisticated appearance.
As well as being inexpensive, plastic sex toys are extremely easy to clean, using just a cloth with soap and water or a special sex toy cleaning solution.
Rubber Sex Toys
Rubber sex toys are perhaps the most popular sex toys. Latex rubber is available in a wide choice of colours and is soft and pliable without being too soft. Rubber sex toys are generally firmer than their jelly counterparts but offer very similar sensations and they do not have any of the issues surrounding odours.
Latex rubber sex toys are inexpensive but the rubber will wear out over time. Latex rubber is also porous, so extra care should be taken when cleaning latex rubber sex toys and it is not advisable to share them.
Metal Sex Toys
Metal sex toys are not very common but are firm favourites of the S&M community. Metal sex toys can look amazing and offer a cool, sleek alternative to softer alternatives, but you must be careful when using this material and harsh, foreful movements can cause pain.
Metal sex toys are not porous and are therefore very easy to clean, using just a cloth with soap and water or a special sex toy cleaning solution.
Very few sex toys are made of metal. Largely enjoyed by S&M enthusiasts, metal toys are sleek, cool and quite beautiful. Extreme caution must be taken whenever using any metal sex toy. They're are definitely not starter items; if used too roughly, injury can result.
