The biggest issue with PVC toys is that they can never be properly sterilized. Because PVC is a porous material germs and bacteria can get deep inside of it where it’s impossible to clean.
A cheap condom would work great for keeping the toy clean, and if it breaks being quick to wash the toy with soap or a disinfectant toy cleaner should be enough to prevent any issues.
Enjoy your new toys!
I'll offer the counterpoint that most sex toys for personal use don't have to be sterile. Clean/disinfect with soap and water before and after use and you'll be fine as for disease vectors. (Consider mild soap if it's for inside use)
I would however suggest cleaning the toy even after use with condom, most condoms are covered in spermicidal lubricant you'll want not to get caked on your toy.
Thank you <3 With what the other kind peeps already told me I'll def be using a condom next time! I also already have some toy cleaner so I got that covered too :P
A cheap condom on a toy is usually a safe bet (sans material allergies) and a clean-up help. Unfortunately a bit wasteful, but not if health is on the line.
My searching with Qwant lead to rather negative results:
Howewer I can't vouch for the sites, only on general of phalates toxicity, problems with porousness and hygiene, and problems with cheap materials.
So either go with a condom, or accept you have a conversation starter to display ;)
Thank you so much! I guess I'll just look for some cheap condoms to buy and look for a new one when I get the chance. I'm definitely staying away from that site... I'd rather go to a sex shop when I get the chance, and pick something up which I'm certain will be safe!
Really sucks there aren't any regulations regarding this – you'd think buying something from a well-known site would be at least nontoxic – Oh, well...
Check to see if yours are phthalate free. Is your dildo flexible at all? If so it likely contains phthalates which can be the problem.
Yeah, it's definitely a little flexible... With what the other kind person already told me, I think I'll just go buy some cheap condoms before I put it inside me again :P