Sex Toy Lube Compatibility Chart (Explained): What’s Safe for Silicone, Rubber, Glass, and More

Introduction Most people treat lube like it’s interchangeable. It’s not. Some lubes chemically react with certain toy materials. The result isn’t just “damage” — it can change the surface in ways that make cleaning harder and hygiene riskier over time. This guide gives you a clear compatibility chart, explains why it works, and shows you … Read more

Sex Toy Safety Checklist: A No-Guesswork Guide to Materials, Lube, Cleaning, Storage, and When to Replace

Introduction Buying (or using) a sex toy is easy. Using it safely is where people accidentally mess up—usually because the packaging was vague, the internet was loud, or nobody told them that lube + material can quietly ruin a toy. The result isn’t just “ew, gross.” It can be skin irritation, infections from poor cleaning, … Read more

How to Tell If a Sex Toy Is Made From Real Silicone (Without Getting Played by Labels)

You’re not asking for a chemistry degree. You’re asking for a toy that doesn’t smell weird, degrade fast, or make you second-guess what’s touching your body. The problem is simple: “silicone” sells, so a lot of listings use the word loosely. Some mean “silicone-feel.” Some mean “silicone coated.” Some just mean “we typed the keyword.” … Read more

Can Sex Toys Cause Allergic Reactions?

Sex toys are designed for intimate contact, so it is reasonable to ask whether they can cause allergic reactions or irritation. The short answer is yes. Sex toys can cause reactions in some people. In most cases, the reaction is linked to materials, surface additives, lubricants, or hygiene practices rather than the use of sex … Read more

Are Rechargeable Sex Toys Safe?

Rechargeable sex toys are now the default, not the exception. They are quieter, more powerful, and more convenient than older battery operated models. At the same time, they raise reasonable questions. Electricity, water, and the body do not sound like a natural combination. People worry about shocks, overheating, charging safety, and whether waterproof claims can … Read more

Is It Safe to Share Sex Toys With a Partner?

Sharing sex toys can carry infection risk. That risk exists regardless of relationship status and doesn’t drop to zero with cleaning. It can be reduced with the right materials, condoms, and hygiene—but not eliminated. Most confusion comes from treating sex toys like inert objects. Medically, they function more like reusable sexual-contact surfaces. That distinction explains … Read more

Are Expensive Sex Toys Safer Than Cheap Ones?

Price is often treated as a shortcut for safety. If a sex toy costs more, people assume it must be safer. If it is cheap, they assume it must be risky. This belief is common, understandable, and incomplete. Price and safety are related, but they are not the same thing. Cost can reflect certain quality … Read more

Beginner’s Guide to Sex Toy Materials

For beginners, material choice is the most important decision most people overlook. Shape, size, and features get the attention, but material determines how a toy feels, how it ages, how it is cleaned, and how predictable it remains over time. This guide explains sex toy materials clearly and practically, without promotion or alarmism, so you … Read more