Toy care week: clean it, store it, keep it body-safe.

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Velboa Sex & Mischief Beginner's Handcuffs Black, a pair of plush-lined black cuffs with flat woven straps and bright metal rings and a swivel clasp, lying open and large on a pale lilac surface in hard morning light, a flat coral-pink block standing behind them and a crisp diagonal shadow across the frame
Care and Storage12 min

How Do You Clean and Store Bondage Gear?

The material decides everything. Fabric cuffs take a cool hand wash and a patient air dry, a silicone face over a metal core gets wiped and never submerged, and nothing returns to the box while any part of it is still damp.

EmmaOct 24
The Prowler RED Flexi douche bulb standing upright on white paper, its curved black nozzle catching one small highlight, with a warm coral shadow pooling at its base.
Care and Storage11 min

Do You Need to Douche Before Anal Sex?

No. Healthline calls anal douching a personal choice that is not necessary before anal sex, and Medical News Today agrees: it is a comfort decision, and neither page treats it as a requirement. If you choose to, the sourced version runs on saline, keeps the water below lukewarm, uses a bulb, and is not an everyday habit.

EmmaOct 17
The Dorcel Discreet Storage Box, shut with its code lock, resting on a pale lilac plinth against white paper in warm daylight.
Care and Storage10 min

How Do You Store Sex Toys Discreetly?

Store a toy clean, bone dry, separated by material, somewhere cool and dark, with any removable battery out of it, and keep it in a container that closes rather than a hiding place. Four things do the damage in a drawer: moisture, material contact, heat, and a battery left inside.

EmmaOct 10
A box of Dame Ultra-Thin Natural Latex Condoms, 12-pack, standing on the edge of a sunlit white bed against a warm coral wall.
Care and Storage10 min

Can You Share Sex Toys Safely?

Yes, and the material decides how. A non-porous toy needs a wash or a fresh condom before it reaches the next person. A porous toy needs the condom every time, and no amount of cleaner changes that.

EmmaOct 3
A clear bottle of Sliquid Naturals H2O water-based lubricant standing on a white paper surface in warm daylight, a soft coral and plum light wash on the wall behind it, with a single clear bead of lubricant resting on the paper beside its base.
Care and Storage12 min

How Do You Use a Sex Toy Safely?

Five checks cover nearly everything that matters: the material, the lubricant, the flared base, the barrier, and your own body. Here is each one in detail.

EmmaSep 5
A hot-pink FemmeFunn Ultra Wand vibrator standing upright on a bright white background, freshly rinsed, with clear water droplets beading across its textured silicone head and catching the light after cleaning.
Care and Storage8 min

How Do You Clean a Wand Vibrator?

A wand is two objects in one: a silicone head that takes a proper wash, and a motor housing that usually cannot. Here is how to clean each part, which wands can go under the tap, and how long drying really takes.

EmmaJul 30
Sliquid Shine Organic Intimate Toy Cleaner spray bottle standing upright in bright daylight on a white surface, with scattered water droplets and a blurred sage-green leaf sprig suggesting a freshly rinsed vibrator left to air-dry.
Care and Storage7 min

How Often Should You Really Clean Your Vibrator?

Vibrator care is mostly about timing: wash before and after every use, dry it all the way through, and store it with a little air. Here is the schedule, the cleaners that are safe, and the drying step people rush.

EmmaJul 25
A bottle of JO H2O Original water-based lubricant standing upright in warm daylight on white paper with soft sage-green leaf sprigs and water droplets nearby, evoking gentle cleaning and safe care for silicone toys.
Care and Storage5 min

How Do You Care for Silicone Toys?

Silicone toys are simple to look after once you know two things: how to clean them and which lube is safe to pair with them. A plain guide to washing, storage, and compatibility.

EmmaJul 18

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