Editing Sex toy (section)

==Care==
Cleaning sex toys is also very important for sexual health and sex toy safety.  Cleaning them will avoid the potential of [[bacterial infection]], transmission of STIs (if shared), or pregnancy (if sperm is present on the toy). Porous sex toys (ridged, flexible, soft and squishy) are difficult to clean and can hide bacteria that multiply and harm the human body. Non-porous toys are easier to clean, making them less potentially harmful.<ref name="kinseyconfidential.org"/>  When cleaning sex toys, always use warm water and unscented anti-bacterial soap.<ref name=brownedu />

;Anal toys (butt plugs, small dildos, etc.)
*When used in the anus, sex toys can easily get lost as rectal muscles contract and can suck an object upward, potentially obstructing the [[Large intestine|colon]]; to prevent this serious problem, it is recommended that individuals use sex toys with a flared base or a string.<ref name=scientificamerican>{{cite news|title=Good Vibrations: U.S. Consumer Web Site Aims to Enhance Sex Toy Safety|url=https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/good-vibrations-us-consumer-web-site-aims-to-enhance-sex-toy-safety/|work=Scientific American|access-date=25 June 2015|date=24 May 2011}}</ref>

;Non-porous toys<ref name=brownedu />
* Hard plastic toys: do not boil the toy, and wash with soap and water.
* [[Silicone]] toys: put it on the top shelf of the dishwasher, boil for 5–10 minutes, or wash with water and soap.
* [[Stainless steel]] toys: boil or soak them in 1:10 bleach-water solution for ten minutes, put it on the top shelf of the dishwasher, or use soap and water (if there are electrical components to the toy).

;Porous toys<ref name=brownedu />
* Cyberskin and vinyl toys: clean with warm water, air dry, and sprinkle it with a small amount of cornstarch (to keep them dry and not sticky).
* [[Nylon]] toys: put it in the top rack of the dishwasher or wash with soap and water.
* Rubber toys: cannot be properly cleaned because bacteria is absorbed into the material, so it is recommended to always use a condom.