3 ways to tell if your sex toy is not safe for use
As the sex toy usage taboo begins to dissipate, there are a lot of options out there for getting one. But there are a lot of clandestine brands or imitations that use toxic materials for human genitals. We always recommend to be very cautious with the ingredients used in the production of the toys you're about to purchase. Here we show you 3 ways you can tell if your brand new toy is toxic for you to use.
Avoid Cheap PVC
There are cheap sex toys like disposable penis rings and one-time use bullet vibrators. The majority of them are created from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). Most of the suppliers do not break down the individual ingredients of the product in the description.Some studies have found jelly rubber/PVC toys to contain added toxic chemicals called phthalates, which are added to rubber to make it flexibles. This chemicals can affect the hormone balance of your body and your reproductive functionality.
Latex
Glycerin is a colorless and sweet-tasting liquid, that can come with condoms and lubricants. It also exists in some of the self-lubricating sex toys in the market. Despite being safe in small amounts, glycerin can cause a lot of problems in uncontrolled usage. It changes the natural process of the vagina when it comes to absorbing water. It can also dry out the female genitals, causing itching, irritation, yeast infections and increase the risk of acquiring STIs.
