Knowing what your sex toy materials are about is important. We use toys in the most intimate (and absorbent) of areas. Not only that, but adult toys are not regulated. Let’s take the mystery out of toy materials and list a few that are the most popular.
100% Pure Silicone
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- Made form the highest grade of polymers and is medical-grade (How can you tell? Boil a non-motorized silicone toy for 3 minutes. If the toy is NOT 100% silcone, it will melt, dissolve or discolor.)
- Pliable, durable material that does not contain phthalates
- Non-porous and hypoallergenic
- Retains heat
- Easy to clean with soap & water or sex toy cleaner and can be sterilized in boiling water or top rack of dishwasher
- Only use water-based lubricants
*A toy only has to be 100% silicone to say pure silicone on the label
Glass – Borosilicate/Pyrex Glass
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- Non-porous, hypoallergenic, and chemically inert
- Excellent for temperature play as it can be warmed or cooled & will hold its temperature longer than many materials
- Easy to clean with soap & water or sex toy cleaner and can be sterilized in boiling water or top rack of dishwasher
- Safe with any lubricant
- Ideal for G-spot stimulation because of it’s hardness
Glass – Soft/Soda-Lime
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- Heavier (than Borosilicate) for a fuller feeling
- Non-porous and hypoallergenic
- Excellent for temperature play as long as not suddenly moved between extreme temperatures
- Easy to clean with soap & water or sex toy cleaner and can be sterilized in boiling water or top rack of dishwasher
- Safe with any lubricant
Stainless Steel
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- Composed of medical grade stainless steel (and sometimes chromium) and will not rust
- Non-porous and phthalate-free
- Excellent for temperature play
- Easy to clean with soap & water or sex toy cleaner and can be sterilized in boiling water or top rack of dishwasher
- Safe with any lubricant
TPR & TPE
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- Heat molded plastic that can resemble jelly, silicone or plastic
- Flexible, elastic and durable
- Not always phthalate-free
- Easy to clean with soap & water or sex toy cleaner
- Only use water-based lubricants
Elastomers
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- Very porous phthalates-free and hypo-allergenic
- Soft & flexible and very durable
- Suitable for people with allergic reactions or chemical sensitivities
- Easy to clean with soap & water or sex toy cleaner
- Only use water-based lubricants
Hard Plastic, Lucite and Acrylic
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- There are a variety of hard plastics used to make sex toys and do not contain phthalates.
- Hard, shiny, transmits vibration very well
- Usually safe for people with sensitivity issues
- Easy to clean with soap & water or sex toy cleaner
- Safe with any lubricant
Jelly or Jelly Vinyl
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- Made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), often contain phthalates and have a plastic smell
- Very porous (not safe to share or use vaginally or anally without a condom)
- Inexpensive, soft and flexible
- Easy to clean with soap & water or sex toy cleaner
- Only use water-based lubricants
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