Choosing Non-Toxic Products for Your Pleasure
Generally, skincare serves to protect the skin from various harmful elements found in the environment. However, not all skincare products have the same reaction for every type of skin. Some people have an allergic reaction to certain substances. Similarly, sex products like dildos, vibrators, prostate massagers, etc., often have the result.
Determining what kind of products suit your needs is critical when making purchases for your pleasure. Many adult toys and products are made from materials containing chemicals that are toxic or not compatible with sensitive skin, but there are some products made with an allergen-free guarantee.
It is essential to research these products and their ingredients.
What Does “Non-Toxic” Mean?
Some skin types are allergic to materials found in adult products such as latex, phthalates, glycerin, and parabens. Products that do not contain these potentially harmful components are classified as “body-safe” because they are made from safe, medical-grade materials such as silicone, stainless steel, and glass.
These materials are not only non-toxic, but they are also easy to clean because they are non-porous.
Porous, Non-Porous & Slightly Porous Materials
There are three major types of materials that most sex toys are made from: porous, non-porous, and slightly porous materials.
Porous Materials = TOXIC especially when inserted
Porous materials tend to leak and that means some residue and bacteria can stay even after cleaning. Porous materials include:
thermoplastic rubber (TPR),
polyvinyl chloride (PVC),
latex, and
jelly rubber.
Toys made from jelly rubber, for instance, contain phthalates, which are proven to be harmful to the body. They are hard to clean because bacterial residue lingers inside the pores. They are significantly cheap and many sex toy manufacturers still irresponsibly use them.
Non-Porous Materials = NON-TOXIC and body-safe!
Non-porous materials are the more best type of material for sex toys because they are body-safe and easy to clean. These materials include:
silicone,
glass,
stainless steel,
ABS plastics, and
pyrex.
According to our Sexperts, silicone-made products are the most highly recommended. They are soft and silky and medical-grade silicone is 100% body safe. Silicone and other materials such as glass or metal are a bit more expensive, but considered body-safe too.
Slightly Porous = Potentially TOXIC
These are materials used in toys like strap-ons, crystal wands and yoni eggs. Because these materials are slightly porous and can’t be cleaned thoroughly, using products made of these materials for penetrative play can lead to negative outcomes. Slightly porous materials include:
leather,
crystals (like jade, corundum, topaz, quartz, etc.) and
elastomers (like thermoplatic elastomer aka TPE)
You see, there are more to sex products than just the pleasure they give. We hope this useful information will help guide you in finding body-safe, non-toxic options for your pleasure.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Belinda is a 42-year-old married mother of three. A strong believer in natural and alternative medicine, energy healing, and total wellness, she stumbled on the health benefits of the female and male orgasm quite by accident. Since then, she has often written pieces for both men and women that help inform others about the benefits she discovered such as prostate massagers and other sex toys. Belinda also enjoys taking care of her home and family.