The best types of sex toys to buy
"There are so many types of toys, made for all kinds of uses and people, so the 'best' toy is the one that fits your needs," says Carol Queen, PhD, sexologist for Good Vibrations, a sexual health and wellness toy retailer, and co-author of The Sex & Pleasure Book: Good Vibrations Guide to Great Sex for Everyone. "Sex toys are really a 'different strokes for different folks' kind of product. So more than anything it's important to know what you like and want to explore."
Not all sex toys are created equal and you risk injury or infection from using poor-quality toys. "Toxic toys can cause chemical burns—definitely not sexy," Melancon says. "Unsafe materials can also be porous and harbor bacteria or mold, which may cause infection."
Unfortunately, sex toys are not regulated, which makes it difficult to be certain your toys are safe. "Safe toy materials include 100 percent pure silicone, wood, medical-grade stainless steel, borosilicate glass (Pyrex), ceramic, and hard plastic," Melancon says. Avoid the following, she adds: Anything made with latex, phthalates, silicon (it's not the same as silicone), Sil-a-gel, "silicone blends," jelly/gel, rubber (even if it claims to be latex- and phthalate-free), vinyl, PVC, TPE, TPR, elastomer, and Cyberskin.
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What to Know About Sex Toys and 6 Inexpensive Options Worth Trying, Source:https://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/girlfriends-guide/sex-toys-worth-trying/
