The pros and cons toys made from plastic...
Cool, sleek material delivering strong vibrations
There are 2 different kinds of plastic used in adult sex toy manufacturing: standard plastic and ABS plastic (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers). They are quite different in quality although both have a super smooth, shiny surface that feels cool and firm. And both kinds of plastic deliver really intense vibrations as none of the intensity is swallowed up by a soft material.
Standard Plastic: Typically used in cheaper-end sex toys.
Pros
Phthalate-Free
Inexpensive
Cool, sleek, rigid material which transmits some of the strongest vibrations in the business
Non-porous (does not disclose or absorb any substances)
Holds lubricant well; sex toys become super-slippy with just a little squirt
Cons
Inflexible material.
Shorter lifespan than most other sex toy materials - will crack if dropped or split if battery cap is forced/over-tightened
ABS PLastic: Typically used in high-end sex toys
Pros
Top quality material, means you're getting a top-notch sex toy with superior motor and build quality.
Phthalate-free
Cool, sleek, rigid material which transmits some of the strongest vibrations in the business
Non-porous (Does not disclose or absorb any substances)
Hold lubricant well; toys become super-slippy with just a little squirt
Cons
More expensive.
Inflexible material.
Cleaning & Care
Wipe the surface with a damp cloth or use
Sh! Toy Cleaner. Be sure to dry the toy thoroughly before putting away.
Is hard plastic the right choice for you?
All shiny, inflexible adult toys like the Keychain Vibe, the Ultra Vector Egg, the Silencer Vibrator and the Sh! Bullet are made from standard hard plastic. High end adult toys like many of the Designer Vibrators are also made wholly or partically with hard plastic, but these toys use ABS plastic, which has a high mechanical and impact strength and is therefore the best quality.
Whether standard or ABS, plastic is a cool rigid material that transmits vibrations better than most materials. As with all materials, plastic has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, it delivers super-charged vibrations, you only need a little lube to make these adult toys super slippery and their firmness can be just what the g-spot or prostate ordered!
On the other hand, the inflexibility & coolness of hard plastic sex toys can feel "inhuman" and for internal pleasure, their shapes can be a bit too truncheon-like for some folks.
Hard plastic vibes can be a lot noisier than the equivilant sized toy in Silicone. This is because adult sex toys made from a softer, sound-absorbing material, muffle the sound of the vibration but also the vibration itself, whereas hard plastic sex toys dont muffle either!
Hard plastic adult sex toys are made from a stable material, so they don't absorb fluids and don't disclose any substances integral to the material, unlike sex toys and vibrators made from Jelly. Hard plastic toys don't contain any phthalates or latex, so they are a good choice if your are concerned about these materials in their sextoys. Plastic adult sex toys are also odourless and really easy to clean.
Egg & bullet style vibrators should be covered with a Condom if you play with it internally - this makes it easier to remove as well as easier to keep the wire area clean.
Overall Verdict Plastic adult sex toys are great for delivering intense vibrations and a smooth sensation, but may not appeal if you want something that feels organic or sounds super-quiet.
| Extra Information: |
|
For more information, please visit this related webpage. |
|
0845 868 9599
