The use of sex toys when making love or masturbating can help arouse sexual arousal and pleasure. However, pay attention to how to use it and how to treat it so that you and your partner avoid sexually transmitted diseases.

There are various forms of sex toys, some resemble the shape of the human body, such as the genitals, feet, or mouth, and some are shaped like animal genitals. Some types of sex toys can vibrate so as to provide sexual stimulation and pleasure to the wearer.

Safe Use of Sex Toys

The sex toy industry is relatively new, so the safety and security regulations for sex toys are still not detailed. Matters related to raw materials and chemicals used are still not strictly regulated. However, the use of sex toys is generally safe as long as you maintain good hygiene. If the hygiene factor is ignored, you and your partner have the potential to be infected with sexually transmitted diseases.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that can be transmitted include:

Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
HIV and AIDS
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C
Bacterial Vaginosis

Things to Pay Attention to When Using Sex Toys

To prevent disease transmission due to the use of sex toys, there are several things you need to pay attention to, including:

1. Choose sex toys whose ingredients are safe

Choose sex toys made from silicone because they tend to be safe on the skin and non-toxic. Sex toys made from phthalates should be avoided because of the risk of causing allergies.

2. Check the condition of sex toys regularly

Make sure the sex toys are not damaged or deformed. You need to check every fold or bend of the sex toy for possible scratches or minor damage that are not visible to the naked eye. If there is, don't use it. Scratches or damage to the surface of sex toys can be a breeding ground for germs.

3. Don't share sex toys

Do not share the use of sex toys with others. When using a sex toy vibrator, you should cover it with a condom every time you use it.

4. Use lubricant

To reduce the risk of irritation, you can use a lubricant before using sex toys. The lubricant that should be used is a water-based lubricant. This type of lubricant does not last as long as silicone or oil-based lubricants. However, water-based lubricants tend to be more skin-friendly and easier to clean.

5. Wash sex toys before and after use

Clean sex toys before and after use. If the use of sex toys will move from one area of the body to another, you must also wash them again.

How to Clean and Store Sex Toys

Sex toys must be cleaned properly so that the risk of STIs can be reduced. Usually in every sex toy packaging, it is stated how to clean it which has been adjusted to the material of the sex toy itself. Generally, reusable sex toys can be cleaned with soap and warm water. If your sex toys are not water resistant, you can clean them with alcohol. Every time you finish cleaning your sex toys, you have to dry them with a clean towel, then store them.

Those are the rules for using sex toys that you must know. Always read the instructions on the sex toy product packaging labels regarding their use, washing and storage. If you still have questions about sex toys, don't hesitate to consult a doctor.