The pros and the cons of toys made from silicone...
The cashmere of sex toy materials!
Probably the best sex toy material in the world with a growing choice as manufactures and consumers cotton on to its fab qualities...
Pros
• The safest adult toy material
• Hypo-allergenic & non-toxic
• Feels dry & smooth and warm to the touch
• Totally non-porours (neither absorbs or discloses any other substance)
• Can be sterilized/disinfected which means you can safely share toys between partners or pleasure zones just as long as they are sterilized/disinfected between uses
• Transmits vibration excellently
• Warms quickly to body temperature
• Holds lubricant well (use only water–based lubes)
• Durable
• Easy to clean
Cons
• Expensive
• Though durable, can tear once surface is broken so protect from nails, jewelry & curious pets
• Cannot be used with silicone-based lubes as the 2 silicones could be incompatible which will effect the surface of the toy
Care & Cleaning
Refresh Toy Cleaner or soap and water, 10% bleach solution or rubbing alcohol can be used to clean silicone sex toys - always be sure to rinse thoroughly. Dildos, and Thrill dildos, once the bullet is removed!, can be boiled for up to 3 minutes or washed in the top rack of a dishwasher. Dry thoroughly and store in a dry, fluff-free place.
Is a Silicone sex toy right for you? Adult Toys made from silicone such as Silicone Vibrators or Silicone Dildos are considered the safest & best sex toys in the world and thats why we manufacture all our dildos in super-fab, super-safe silicone.
As it's an odourless, non toxic and hypoallergenic material that contains no phthalates or latex, its a particularly good choice if you have any concerns about the safety of adult toys. Silicone feels warm, smooth and dry to the touch, not cool and hard like plastic adult toys or cold and clammy like jelly adult toys.
Silicone sex toys are also, non-porous and they hold lubricant well on the surface of the toy so you dont need to keep slathering it at inopportune moments! However, not every lube will do - make sure you use only water-based personal lubes
and NOT silicone lubricant, as the 2 silicones can react adversely together which, in the long term, can effect the smooth surface of the toy.
Whilst soft to the touch, silicone is quite a dense material so it transmits vibration really well - great for vibrators and Thrill-Dildos (the vibrating version our silicone dildos)
Silicone is practically indestructible, unless attacked by something sharp like pinking sheers - it's been known to happen ... and it doesn't break down. This makes it a fab choice for a committed, long term relationship with your adult toy, but not great for the environment if it's just a one nite stand! Remember a silicone sex toy is for a lifetime of lusty play not just for Christmas.
Although it's very durable, once torn it can split quite easily so keep your silicone toys away from sharp edges and curious pets.
Silicone is an expensive raw material and producers of silicone adult toys tend to be, like ourselves, small, specialist manufacturers. Silicone sex toys will never be able to compete in cost with the mass-produced sex toys that come from the far east.
You'll find 100% silicone/silicone-coated toys in the
Silicone Vibrators, Sh! Silicone Dildos, and Sh! Silicone Butt Plugs sections of the website.
Overall Verdict
Silicone adult toys are a top quality choice; perfect for a strongish, quietish buzz and a safe and sensual experience but are quite an investment.
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