Whether you use them daily or more occasionally, many people put their sex toys aside after use with the aim of cleaning them later (several hours or days later). However, it is strongly advised to clean them quickly!
First of all, you will avoid the risk of catching an unpleasant infection due to the proliferation of bacteria, and you will also prolong the lifespan of your sex toy.
First Use
After unpacking your sex toy, take the time to examine it carefully to check for any defects. Indeed, a crack or porous material can be a breeding ground for bacteria. This process should be repeated before each use, especially if your toy is stored in the open air in a drawer or other storage.
Clean your sex toy before and after use
It is advisable to clean your toy before and after use. Obviously, your vagina is designed to keep itself clean, but bodily fluids left on your sex toy contain bacteria. Not cleaning your sex toy allows them to multiply, which is why it is important to clean it thoroughly.
In addition to cleaning it after use, it is advisable to rinse it with hot water before the next use. Indeed, many of us scatter our intimate toys everywhere: in the nightstand with nail clippers, in the underwear basket, or in a box with other objects. All these external elements can contaminate your sex toy.
Porous or not?
It is sometimes advisable to keep your sex toy away from porous materials, such as rubber or cyberskin. These have small openings where bacteria can grow. Therefore, rigorous cleaning is required to keep these toys clean. However, the more you clean them, the more porous they will become...
Non-porous materials like silicone or stainless steel are safer and are often referred to as "medical grade materials." They meet the strictest standards. After a thorough cleaning, you will not contract an STI or infection.
Sharing sex toys
As with intercourse using a condom, it is best to clean it before each new partner. However, in the heat of the moment, we don't always think about it.
If you "lend" your toy, don't hesitate to cover it with a condom! This way, the experience will be more hygienic, even if it will obviously need to be cleaned after use.
Storing your sex toy
It's a shame to store a clean toy just anywhere! You can put it back in its original packaging, in a designated box, or even in a pouch! The goal is for it not to be in the open air and in contact with other objects. Also, be careful with oils, perfumes, and other substances if you store it in your bathroom!
Some sex toys come with a storage or travel pouch, ideal for keeping them. Find all our sex toys with storage pouches right here.
Sex toy cleaner
Before first use, use a special cleaner for intimate toys, then rinse your toy thoroughly under lukewarm water. You can wipe it with a clean cloth or paper towel.
The convenient thing about a toy cleaner is that you can apply it quickly, discreetly, and in measured doses. Spray a little cleaner on the toy, rub lightly, let it sit for a minute, and rinse it.
Most cleaners contain antibacterial agents, which is why it is essential to rinse your sex toy thoroughly!
Don't have one yet? Look no further, we've put together a selection of the most effective and, most importantly, the safest cleaners for you, right here.
Bonus tips
This may seem contradictory, but never use silicone cleaner on silicone toys. Like oil-based cleaners, these cleaners degrade the material of your silicone sex toy. Instead, opt for water-based cleaners. You can find them directly in our store!
Always remove batteries before cleaning your sex toy, otherwise they risk corroding and damaging your toys' electronic components. That would be a shame, wouldn't it? 😉
As you can see, it's not the most fun task, but it's very important to clean your sex toy after use to avoid the risk of infection and prolong the pleasure!