It is very important to understand the materials available in adult toys when you are purchasing them so that you can ensure their safety. There are so many materials available today and you can choose an option that offers easy maintenance.
Whether you are looking to buy vibrators, cock and ball accessories, anal toys, strap-ons, dildos etc. you need to check what material they are made from when checking on the website. Medical grade silicone is a preferred material when it comes to adult toys and this is a non-porous material which means it will not harbour any fungi, bacteria etc. making it very easy to clean and maintain. This is body safe so you can safely use it internally and externally. This is durable as well so it is highly resistant to damage. It is a flexible material that can mimic the feel of actual skin. This is hygienic as you can boil or clean this in the dishwasher. You can find silicone toys in a variety of colours, texture and firmness levels. You can even use this for temperature play as it can be cooled or warmed. You can see this in anal plugs, dildos and vibrators. ABS plastic is also non porous so that it is easy to maintain. It is tough and therefore very durable. It is quite affordable as well and you can find that many budget friendly adult toys are made from this. It has a smooth, sleek texture. It is body safe but you need to look for reputed manufacturers. You can easily clean ABS plastic adult toys with soap and water and these can be found in cock rings, vibrators etc.
Glass is another material that you can use for temperature play.
It is non-porous so that it is easy to clean and maintain hygienically. It is also quite hard and will not break with regular use. It has a sleek and sophisticated appearance and you can use it for traditionalstimulation along with temperature play which makes for a very versatile toy. You can boil it or clean in the dishwasher. You can find glass anal plugs and dildos. Stainless steel is a non-porous material but it is quite heavy which will give a different sensation. You can use this for temperature play as well. This is long lasting and extremely strong. You can find stainless steel cock rings, dildos and anal beads.
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Thermoplastic Elastomer or TPE and Thermoplastic Rubber which is called TPR. These are flexible materials that can be found in lower cost toys. These are soft and flexible so that they mimic the feel of natural skin. But these are porous so you need to clean them well so that they don’t harbours bacteria. You can find these toys at cheaper prices when compared to glass or silicone. It is a flexible material and it will adapt to different body sizes and shapes. You can find these in dildos and vibrators. Jelly rubber is also flexible but it is porous. You can find it in cheaper priced toys but you have to be cautious about hygiene when using this.