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toys stand up to wear and tear a little better than
others. For example, you probably won't be able to use
the same plastic vibrator for a year, but you can
probably keep the same silicone dildo for that time
span.It's all about what material you choose and how you
take care of it. Sex toys are made from a surprisingly
large range of materials, including silicone, rubber,
plastic, leather and stainless steel. While not all of
those materials may appeal to everyone, a few are
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Cyberskin™
Dildos made from
Cyberskin are really, really nice. They look and feel
almost exactly like human skin: soft, warm and jiggly,
yet firm. If you can afford it, buy a dildo made from
this high-tech material also known as thermal plastic.
One caveat (besides the price): care and maintenance of
dildos made from this material can be quite a pain. Not
only must you thoroughly clean the toy between each use,
you have to coat it with a special kind of talc to
ensure it retains its lifelike texture. Oh, and
Cyberskin is extremely porous, so no sharing of toys
without a condom. |
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Silicone
The ideal material for dildos,
silicone is lifelike with a soft, smooth texture. It's
non-porous, so you can easily wash your toys with soap
and water without having to worry about having an
allergic reaction, and because you can boil silicone,
dildos made from this material can be fully sterilized
and are safe to share. Just make sure you clean them
thoroughly between uses and slap a condom on them if
you're sharing toys during the same lovemaking session.
Silicone is relatively hypoallergenic; very rarely do
people experience allergic reactions to dildos made from
it. Silicone toys are hand-cast, so they tend to be on
the pricey side. However, they are extremely durable and
will last for years with proper care. |
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Jelly
Dildos made from jelly also feel
fairly realistic, but they aren't as expensive—or as
nice. Your parts might stick a little to a bare jelly
toy, but if you use water-based lubricant during your
play it shouldn't be a problem. Some people claim that
jelly toys smell a little funky, but others aren't
bothered at all by the smell. It's up to you. However,
you do need to wash your jelly toys with warm water
only—jelly toys are destroyed by hot water or soap. This
means that jelly toys aren't safe to share unless you
use condoms every time. |
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Rubber
Many dildos are made from simple
latex rubber, which isn't as jiggly as silicone or
jelly; rubber dildos tend to be very firm and not very
lifelike to the touch. They also wear out much more
quickly and can cause an allergic reaction if you're
sensitive to latex. Finally, like jelly toys, rubber
dildos are quite porous, so they require the same
soft-touch when cleaning them and can't be shared
without using condoms. If this seems like a lot of
negatives, consider the price: rubber dildos can be
quite inexpensive. |
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Acrylic or Lucite
These materials are
as hard as a rock, which doesn't seem like the ideal
texture for a sex toy. However, this firm texture makes
acrylic and Lucite perfect for PC muscle-strengthening
toys such as Kegel exercisers. This material is also
good for prostate-stimulating toys, which many people
consider to be dildos, too. Another great thing about
these materials: you can boil them without harming them,
which means you can share your toys without worrying
about catching (or spreading) something
nasty. |
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