How Long A Sex Toy To Last?

Q: How long can I expect a sex toy to last? Do sex toy manufacturers provide a lifetime guarantee on their sex toy products?

A: How long a sex toy lasts does not depend uniquely upon the quality of the sex toy, but also upon the conditions of use, how you take care of the sex toy, and how the sex toy is stored. Don't get me wrong though, the quality of the product is determined by how well the manufacturer puts together the sex toy as well as the composition of the materials used in the fabrication of the sex toy.

For instance, a sex toy made from glass or from silicone will be more durable than a sex toy product made from latex or jelly rubber. The quality of the material and product engineering will be evident in the price. Your average latex rubber dildo usually costs between US$20and US$80 whereas a pyrex glass dildo sex toy will set you back anywhere from US$80 to US$1000 depending upon the model and make of the glass sex toy. What does the difference in price provide? The price difference accounts for: more durable material, better workmanship and more creative designs, all of which add to your pleasure and the lifetime of the sex toy product.

Making the commitment to spend a few more dollars on a better vibrator is a wise investment as a vibrator which is not sold as a massager often does not carry a manufacturer's guarantee. As those vibrators are usually defined as novelty items, the best indicator of quality outside of brand name is usually the price you pay for the vibrator. Vibrators which are made by Japanese companies tend to be more durable than those created in other countries, and therefore are more expensive. Given that they often last far longer than other vibrators, it is no surprise that the pricier Japanese-made vibrators are a constant best seller.

Prolonging the life of a sex toy is not difficult nor is it painstaking. There are four essential steps you must take to preserving the life of your sex toy:

• Use a lubricant that does not damage the material of your sex toy;
• Clean or sterilize your sex toy after use;
• Store your sex toy in a cool dry environment away from direct light;
• Use a new condom for each user and body cavity to prevent the transfer of sexually transmitted diseases and other infections transferable through the exchange of bodily fluids.

Where sex lubricants are concerned the safest bet is always a water-soluble based lubricant. Water based lubricants are easy to clean, do not stain and also do not react badly with either the sex toy material or your body cavities. Although some people prefer to use an oil or silicone based lubricant for anal sex or anal penetration as it is thicker and provides better lubrication for anal play, oil and silicone based lubricants tend to destroy latex condoms rendering them useless and they also destroy latex rubber, Cyberskin, jelly silicone sex toys.

All sex toys should be cleaned and thoroughly dried after use and before being stored to prevent the possibility of bacterial or other growths. Use a mild soap and warm water on your sex toy being careful not to immerse any vibrating or electrical parts. Sex toys made of glass or silicone can be sterilized in boiling water or even placed in the dishwasher. Before storing your sex toy in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight, make sure that you thoroughly dry your sex toy after washing as mold or bacteria may grow in the more porous sex toy materials if they are stored wet. For additional information on cleaning and storing your sex toys refer to the manufacturer's brochure or to the product packaging.

The use of condoms is recommended to keep all adult sex toys clean and to minimize the risk of transmitting viruses or bacteria especially if the sex toy is being used both anally and vaginally or between partners. To get the most pleasure from your vibrating adult sex toy use a new condom for each partner and for each part of the body. Good luck with your new sex toy and remember that the better the care you take of your sex toy, the better the care your sex toy will take of you!