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STDs and Sex Toys: Really?

Can you get a sexually transmitted infection from a sex toy?  I know you don’t want to think about it, but think about it.  We’re pretty good about buying new toothbrushes, but we tend to collect sex toys as though we’re planning to pass them down through the generations.  Sex toys are not family heirlooms!  If you have a sex toy that can be classified as “vintage”, toss it out.  Vibrators, rings, and other devices can carry bacteria and viruses, especially if they are made with porous materials.  Steel, glass, and 100% medical grade silicone are safer materials and can be disinfected easily.  Manufacturers recommend sterilizing in boiling water or on the top rack of a dishwasher (no soap) IF they don’t have any electrical elements or those components can be removed.  Aren’t you glad you read this blog post?  Tip of the day – always wash sex toys before and after sex with antibacterial soap and warm water.  Allow to air dry.

Safe sex practices go beyond condom use and STD testing.  Sex toys can carry infection.  And that’s no fun.

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9 Responses to “STDs and Sex Toys: Really?”

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