Do u use condoms on ur rubber jelly dildo ???? Recently i have only discovered that u should use condoms on rubber jelly dildos so i am asking members here that have used these kind of dildos past or present of how they use them and their experiences with this kind of dildo
Thank you kind people of lovehoney
i dont really have many jelly toys cant say im a fan of jelly love sillicone
but yep i have just learnt this myself today and no i have not been using a condom on mine i really was not aware that i had to so i have just been doing the usual cleaning routine i would do with all of my toys if i had to use condoms with them i think i would stop using them as i hate the feel of condoms :(
thanks for ur information ur still alive anyways after ur encounter with the jelly rubber 
toylover64 wrote:
thanks for ur information ur still alive anyways after ur encounter with the jelly rubber
yer still here lol
Oh, never knew this either.... and I'm still alive
looking good so maybee not too much to worry about
It depends really which jelly rubber you use.
Jelly that contains phthalates is pourous and may cause burning sensations. Phthalate's is what causes the burning sensation and is a very harmful chemical even if you don't physically feel anything unsual. Jelly that doesn't contain any phthalates is less harmful and only pourous, but can still hold and transfer bacteria even if cleaned properly.
I had a look at the strap-on set that you said you had in another thread and the dildo's do contain phthalates so I would absolutely use a condom with them if I were you to reduce the risk of the phthalates harming you. :)
If you google information about Phthalates, Latex, Off Gassing and Jelly sex toys you should find lots of information.
The reason Jelly sex toys are considered not good are because they are made generally from a rubber or plastic material that has been softened using plastisizers. These chemicals do not bond well with the rubber and over time, the product can break down, or off gas, or leech. If you have a stinky jelly sex toy, that is chemicals off gassing, if you notice oily residues on your toy, or discolouration, this is leeching. Cheaper sex toys made from inexpensive crappy materials can even melt into a puddle of chemical goo over time. Storing them against other materials can 'melt' the toy.
The reason there is a big hoo ha about phthalates and chemicals in toys, is because there have been studies that suggest (but not proven) links to cancer, birth defects and damaging sperm production etc. Phthalates being used as plastic softeners were banned in certain countries from being used in childrens toys, because children put toys into their mouths. There is not the same regulations in the sex toy industry as there is in the childrens toy industry but vaginas and butts contain mucous membranes that can absorb these chemicals easily.
Anyway I am no authority on this issue, I have just done a lot of reading for a blog post I did.
Some women and men have an immediate reaction to these chemicals, suffering chemical burns to their most delicates, while others experience burning or itching and put it down to their own bodies acting up, rather than the sex toy causing irritation.
On top of this, jelly toys are generally porous, meaning they absorb chemicals, bacteria and other nasties, just in the same way it leeches chemicals. So it can never truly be cleaned and they can therefore cause infection, most especially if you share toys with another person or use the same toy to swap from anal to vaginal (Even with a wash in between)
Anyway. There is a lot of info online about this is interested. I found it interesting.
This is why I avoid jelly toys, but if you have one, I still recommend using a condom with it. Personally. If you are worried about anything.
Silicone (Pure silicone) Glass, metal, ceramic, wood = all body safe materials.
I never knew this, that's something I have learnt today.
This whole issue sparked a group of bloggers to start a project called 'Dildology' in which they send sex toys to labs to be tested. They then post the material composition on their site. (Basically they test toys to either pass or fail the body safe test) I do believe Lovehoney support dildology too, I seem to remember them offering an incentive for supporting Dildology.
Problem is the sex toy industry is not regulated (Company can advertise a product as being 100% pure grade silicone if they so desire, and it could contain 0% silicone) No agency is going to pick up and run with a campaign for regulation of sex toys, and so it remains unregulated. However, there are a lot of companies and manufacturers nowadays who listen and care and are making body safe sex toys. Of course, there are still some who don't. (But say they do)
However, a lot of other people argue that it should be self regulated anyway, because when you bring in the FDA, and the huge amount of paperwork and shit that comes with a strictly regulated industry, prices shoot up, production drops...and all sorts of other things. The best thing to do is to be a smart shopper and support the companies who care, and if any of it bothers you, to do your own research and shop smart. x
great replys full of knowledge
Fluffbags, this is very useful information. Never even thought of that! I knew some people are allergic to jelly/rubber toys but nothing more.
Sure puts me off using toys reading this :(
LilMissMardyBum wrote:
Sure puts me off using toys reading this :(
Don't be. There are so many great companies now who actively strive to spread the word and ensure their products are body safe. So many. They are cropping up more and more. Also many sex positive bloggers who spread the word and give some fantastic advice. (I don't actually know many bloggers who will review or promote jelly toys, but they will tell you what is good and what to avoid)
I look at it like this: Its the same in any industry really. You know if you pay extra for steak, you are getting pure, delicious protein, but paying peanuts for that macdonalds...you know you are getting the artery clogging rubbish that is not good for your body lol. Same with makeup and beauty industry. Cheap brands with cheap ingredients cause allergic reactions and infections.
Silicone is not too expensive, and is safe and non-porous. You just have to make sure it is pure. pure silicone toys will not have an odour. (Sometimes they may have a very slight odour from the packaging, but after a wash and a few days breathing it should have no odour. And one other tip: Silicone is not ever transparent. It costs far far too much and is very hard to make clear silicone, so if your sex toy is transparent, its probably a silicone blend 9At best). Silicone (without motorised parts) can be boiled and bleached (10% bleach 90% water) and it will not damage the toy, whereas you should and cannot boil or bleach jelly or silicone blends.
There is also the flame test (Which, by the way, is not 100% accurate and has been known to fail) but if you google 'silicone flame test' basically, silicone won't melt under an orange flame for 5 ish seconds, jelly will.
These are all the ways I learnt to spot true silicone from the fakes. Please do not go setting fire to your sex toys though, or boiling them without checking how to online. It isnt just as simple as popping it in a pan. Just use google for info xx
yes sure does i be opting for the better materials in future as putting a condom on a pretty toy just seems wrong
what companys would u recomend for safe sextoys fluffbags
toylover64 wrote:
what companys would u recomend for safe sextoys fluffbags
Tantus: Big advocates for safe, pure, body safe materials. Not just making them, but actively spreading the word about safe sex toys. Big recommendation for this manufacturer.
Lelo: Use 100% Body safe silicone
Vixen Creations: Again, they use body safe silicone and from the limited memory i have, also wrote a little info on why. (promoting body safe materials)
Fun factory: use body safe materials, they describe as 100% hypoallergenic. basically, they are safe and not just because they say they are but because I have tried their products and they pass my scrutiny along with lots of other bloggers and enthusasts. (In fact. just assume that every company I mention here, I have experience with myself, and know lots of other bloggers have too.)
BS is Nice (Pure silicone dongs)
Jopen, Swanvibes, we-vibe. (Body safe sex toys)
Now, those are just the maufacturers I can speak about from experience. (Except Vixen, but I have read a LOT about those guys) So I am confident in those brands. There are possibly hundreds more that I have not experienced.
As for male toys. I am never sure! Honestly. I know their materials are not silicone. They do not advertise them as silicone but usually some other name, and they are so squishy it would be hard to imagine they were silicone. However, companies like Fleshlight and Tenga toys do not come with any chemical smells and the toys are advertised as body safe. Like I said. I am no chemist, so who knows, but I personally trust Tenga and Fleshlight. I throw away jelly masturbation sleeves that stink like oily rubber. I am yet to meet someone who has reacted to their toys, or complained or allergies with it.
I didn't know this. Learn something new every day x
Fluffbags wrote:
LilMissMardyBum wrote:
Sure puts me off using toys reading this :(
Don't be. There are so many great companies now who actively strive to spread the word and ensure their products are body safe. So many. They are cropping up more and more. Also many sex positive bloggers who spread the word and give some fantastic advice. (I don't actually know many bloggers who will review or promote jelly toys, but they will tell you what is good and what to avoid)
I look at it like this: Its the same in any industry really. You know if you pay extra for steak, you are getting pure, delicious protein, but paying peanuts for that macdonalds...you know you are getting the artery clogging rubbish that is not good for your body lol. Same with makeup and beauty industry. Cheap brands with cheap ingredients cause allergic reactions and infections.
Silicone is not too expensive, and is safe and non-porous. You just have to make sure it is pure. pure silicone toys will not have an odour. (Sometimes they may have a very slight odour from the packaging, but after a wash and a few days breathing it should have no odour. And one other tip: Silicone is not ever transparent. It costs far far too much and is very hard to make clear silicone, so if your sex toy is transparent, its probably a silicone blend 9At best). Silicone (without motorised parts) can be boiled and bleached (10% bleach 90% water) and it will not damage the toy, whereas you should and cannot boil or bleach jelly or silicone blends.
There is also the flame test (Which, by the way, is not 100% accurate and has been known to fail) but if you google 'silicone flame test' basically, silicone won't melt under an orange flame for 5 ish seconds, jelly will.
These are all the ways I learnt to spot true silicone from the fakes. Please do not go setting fire to your sex toys though, or boiling them without checking how to online. It isnt just as simple as popping it in a pan. Just use google for info xx
Thank you Fluffbags that sure as put my mnd at ease reading your post xxx
Fluffbags, may I ask you what do you think of the "Skin Safe Rubber"? As it is in this kegel exerciser: http://www.lovehoney.co.uk/product.cfm?p=29010
Is it safe? Does it absorb bacteria, chemicals? As I recently had a yeast infection that I have cured, but I wonder is it safe for me to use this exerciser since I have used it while I had the infection?
Thank you for answering :)