There are two main types of sex toy materials: porous and non-porous. Most people tend to go for silicone anal toys. To remove the odor from silicone anal toys, you can try to boil the anal toys, soak the anal toys in vinegar, simple soap and water is always a good choice, or use a condom to prevent the odor in the first place.

Unwashed sex toys can harbor bacteria, viruses, and fungi, all of which can increase infection risk. To prevent infection, clean sex toys after each use, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

If it did not come with instructions for cleaning, carefully wash it with soap and wipe it off with a warm, damp washcloth. Do not submerge sex toys unless they are fully waterproof.

Also, avoid sharing sex toys with others. If people do wish to share them, they should cover the toy with a new condom before each use. Even with a condom, however, it will still be necessary to clean the toys between uses.

Disinfecting sex toys mean that you have performed a process on them that will kill any bacteria, viruses, and fungi on the toys. This greatly reduces the risk of passing the infection to a partner who shares with you or re-infects yourself. Regular deep cleaning of sex toys can also help them stay in top condition for longer.

Some sex toys are impossible to sterilize. Sex toys made of materials such as TPR/TPE, rubber, or jelly are porous. Even if you disinfect the surface of the toy, any dirt in the holes under the surface will survive and be able to multiply and spread. We strongly recommend that you do not share porous toys.