Sex toys can be wonderful additions to any sex life. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some with motors that rumble and some that purr. Some plug in, some are rechargeable, some need batteries, and others have no motor at all. Many of those with a motor are even water proof or at least water resistant.
But, what are the materials that your toys are made up of? This is not only the most important question to ask, but also, at times, the hardest question to answer. The sex toy industry is a billion dollar plus industry. There are so many brands and price points to choose from that it can be somewhat overwhelming. After all, many people, feel awkward or embarrassed when buying a toy, even online. When purchasing a toy online, it’s very difficult to know what you are actually buying. You can’t touch it or smell it. Yes, I said smell it and I’ll tell you why. Smelling your toy selection is a very easy way to tell if what you are buying is safe to put in your body.
Why is that? The sex toy industry has almost no manufacturing regulation. In fact, there’s far more regulation of where you can sell them than what they are made of! So that means anything goes. Plastics can be made of body-safe material, but plastics are often made with phthalates. Phthalates are plasticizers that help make your toys feel more like something you want to put in or on your body, but studies show that you should keep them as far away as possible. Companies do not have to tell you if they use phthalates to make your toys nor do they have to be honest about claiming not to. So, back to smelling your toys. If the toy in question has any odor, maybe vanilla or chocolate or just smells bad or weird walk away!
Knowing 100% body safe companies and body safe shops can help you in making your selections. And there is a growing number of reputable sex toy companies that make wonderful toys- We-Vibe, Fun Factory, Vixen, Crave, Lelo– just to name a few.
Nathalie