Keeping your sex toys clean

Why should I bother we hear you cry? Well there are in fact multiple reasons why it’s important to clean your sex toys after every use. Yes you heard. Every use!

Whether you are new to the realm of sex toys or a regular user, it’s vital to you and your partner’s health and to the health and longevity of your toys to clean and sanitise them regularly. When in the throes of pleasure (and especially after), it may be tempting to stash your toy under a pillow or in a drawer. This unfortunately can lead to all sorts of unpleasantness!

Why you need to clean your sex toys

Keeping your sex toys clean is a form of self-care in itself. It is part and parcel of maintaining an enjoyable and sustainable sex life whether that be with yourself or with a partner.

Sex toys that are left for periods without cleaning can easily end up collecting bacteria and other nasties. When these sex toys come into contact with your intimate areas, this can cause yeast infections, UTI’s or bacterial vaginosis. We all know the peeing after sex trick and cleaning your sex toys is no different. We want balanced PH levels and cleaning your sex toys is another way of keeping that balance.

When using the same sex toy with your partner,be sure to clean them in-between uses to avoid the transmission of STI’s. Alternatively, you can use a condom with them.

Also, be sure to clean toys when using them between the anal and vaginal areas. Or use separate toys for these areas. This will avoid the transfer of bacteria and keep everyone healthy!

How to clean your toys

It is important to know what your sex toys are made of before cleaning them. Sex toys are generally made of porous or non-porous materials.

Porous sex toys can be made from:

•       Nylon
•       Vinyl
•       Acrylic
•       Plastic

 Non porous sex toys can be made from:

•       Silicone
•       Glass
•       Stainless Steel
•       Some stones and crystals

Here at Fierce Kitty, all our toys are made from body-safe silicone. The best way to clean silicone is simply with PH-neutral soap and water (how easy is that!) A mild antibacterial soap or unscented hand soap would be ideal for the job. Just make sure to check for allergens before using soap on your toys.

How to store your toys

Firstly, ensure your toys are dry after cleaning before storing them safely away for next time. Bacteria love a bit of moisture, and this is something that needs to be avoided!

It is recommended that sex toys are stored separately in their own bag or box to avoid cross-contamination of bacteria between toys. Luckily, each Fierce Kitty toy comes with its own silk storage bag perfect for safe and aesthetically pleasing storage!

Some Final Tips!

Cleaning your sex toys regularly is essential to their health as well as your own. Another top tip is to choose your lube wisely! For silicone toys, it is recommended that you use water-based lube to prevent the breaking down of the material. Keep an eye out for Fierce Kitty’s specialised formula, designed specifically for silicone toys.

Lastly, cleaning your toys may seem like a chore but it is vital to a healthy sex life. Stay safe and more importantly, enjoy!