Intimate Romance Advice and Tips

Tips: Adult Toy Material

First off there really is no right or wrong pertaining to sex toys. It all depends on what you may like. But you do need to consider if you might be allergic to a certain material. Most of the time that would be latex and certain rubber. So be sure to avoid the ones you will have a reaction to and it will avoid an unpleasant reaction.

Toys can be made from almost any material but the ones covered here are most common ....

SILICONE

I will start with the best material that is used for sex toys would be silicone. This material can give a more realistic feel and it retains body heat very well. These toys are very easy to clean and they can be completely sterilized which makes them toys that can be shared. These toys are almost completely hypoallergenic. Now because this product is life-like and easy to care for the price will reflect it. But if you’re looking for a high-quality toy that will last a long time then definitely get the silicone. It is worth the investment.

JELLY

Now the jelly toys are nearly half the price of the silicone toys. When you are reviewing toys you can see that when they are listed as jelly they can have a multitude of spellings: jel-lee, jelly, gelly, gel-lee

For all the different spellings these toys are some of the most beautiful and can come in a wide array of colors. The biggest secret in using toys of this material is to use water-based lubrication. Also these toys are known for a slight smell of jelly but most people don’t mind it. Plus since they do not clean up as well as the silicone it is not recommended to share them unless a condom is used.

PLASTIC

Plastic toys are the ones famous for their appearances in adult films. These are hard, cool and inflexible. Since the metallic appearance brings a degree of sophistication the adult stars pick this as their toy of choice. Plus, since the motor is encased in hard plastic, you can really feel the vibration. They feature an easy-to-clean surface and multi-speed settings. You can clean it with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol by rubbing down the surface. Plastic toys can make a wonderful clitoral teaser.

RUBBER

Most of the sex toys are made out of the most popular material latex rubber. These are quite a bit firmer than the silicone and jelly toys yet still somewhat flexible. Its popularity has a lot to do with its low cost. These toys tend to wear out much quicker than the silicone or jelly. Plus they can be very hard to clean properly. Then of course you have some people that are allergic to the latex. If your looking for an inexpensive toy that’s less likely to smell like chemicals, then these may be your best choice.