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What should I do with my sex toys if I have an STI?

What should I do with my sex toys if I have an STI?

What should I do with my sex toys if I have an STI?

Sexual health is one of the most important things to keep in mind when you become sexually active with other people, and when playing with your favourite sex toys! Ensuring you play safe and clean your toys thoroughly after use will help you prevent against infections and avoid the spread of bacteria.

Sexual transmitted infections (STIs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections you can get from having unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal sex, or via direct skin contact with someone who has the infection. Some STIs don’t show obvious symptoms, and others might not go away with proper testing and treatment. Many STIs are very common, and treatment is easy with the correct medication, so don’t worry if you think you may have contracted one! Just ensure you head to your doctor or a sexual health nurse as soon as possible.

It is also possible to get STIs from sharing sex toys with a partner who has an STI, if the toy is not cleaned thoroughly between uses.

Luckily, there are many easy steps you can take to ensure you are always playing safely in the bedroom.

How can I prevent against STIs?

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If you are having sex with someone for the first time, it’s super important to communicate with each other about your sexual history and whether you have been tested for STIs recently. Even if someone is confident that they have no symptoms of an STI, remember that you might not always show symptoms! The best thing to do is to be prepared with extra protection.

The easiest way to protect against STIs is to use condoms during penetrative or oral sex. Condoms not only help protect against pregnancy, but also help add a layer of protection between you and your sexual partner to avoid STIs. Condoms can also be used over the top of most sex toys, which makes it easy to share toys without having to clean them in-between uses (just remember to switch the condom between partners).

Glyde Dams are a sheet of latex that can be used when licking erogenous areas like the vagina or anus. This acts as a barrier to help avoid direct contact with the area during oral sex.

Remember, not all protection is 100% at helping prevent against infections. If you start to notice symptoms, or are having sex with multiple people, it’s always best to get tested regularly to be safe! Some STIs are super common, so don’t feel embarrassed about going to get tested or asking your partner to get tested.

How do you catch an STI via a sex toy?

Any STI that can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, can also be transmitted through a sex toy if it used by someone who has an STI and not cleaned thoroughly between uses. This includes infections such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and HPV. If there is any blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or other bodily fluids from a person with a fluid borne STI on the sex toys, and that is used by someone else, they can also contract the infection.

Most STIs cannot survive outside of the body for long, however there is always a risk when it comes to sharing sex toys and it’s always better to be safe! It’s not only STIs that can be transmitted when sharing sex toys. You also have a chance of getting a yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, or even a UTI whether you are sharing toys, or just haven’t cleaned your sex toys thoroughly enough. This is because bacteria could be hiding in the cracks or harder-to-clean areas of your sex toy. Or if you are using a toy for anal stimulation, and then use it for vaginal stimulation afterwards, this can also result in an infection!

What should I do with sex toys that have been used by someone who has an STI? Whether you, or a partner, has used a sex toy and then realized they have an STI, it doesn’t have to be the end of the world, so don’t stress!

What you do with the toy really depends on what material it is made from. This is because some materials can harbor bacteria and are much harder to clean, while other materials can be completely sterilized to ensure they are clean and good to go for next time.

Toys made from 100% silicone material, glass, or stainless steel can be cleaned and sterilized thoroughly. If they have always been cleaned and stored correctly throughout their lifetime, then a good clean should bring them back to life and they will be good to go! These materials can typically be boiled in water for complete sterilization too.

Any other materials, like jelly, rubber, PVC, ABS plastic, and more, are known to be porous. This means that they can harbour bacteria and are much harder to clean. If you have used these toys when you have had an STI, it is best to throw them out to ensure no bacteria is further spread.

If the toy has anything like a crack or blemish in the material, you should also consider throwing it out as this could also be a place for bacteria to be stored.

How can I keep my toys clean?

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Keeping your sex toys clean doesn’t have to be a chore!

Always follow the specific instructions provided by the manufacturer of your sex toy. This will ensure your toy is kept in the best shape possible! But when in doubt, there are a few simple steps you can follow.

Using a sex toy cleaner is the easiest way to clean your toys. Give the toy a good spray with cleaner and rinse under warm water. Once finished, ensure the product is left out to dry, or dried with a lint-free cloth.

For non-porous materials like glass, silicone, and stainless steel, you can sterilize them in boiling water or even in a dishwasher for extra cleanliness! If in doubt, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team at Adulttoymegastore for more information on how to keep your toys safe and clean.

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Adulttoymegastore has a huge range of sex toys including vibrators, dildos and cock rings for every occasion! With fast, 100% discreet shipping, and price guarantee, ATMS has everything you need to make good sex, great!

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