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Sex Toy Materials - Understanding What Sex Toys Are Made Of

A review of the different materials used to make sex toys, including silicone rubber, jelly rubber, hard plastic, elastomers, cyberskin and real feel materials, and others. Includes information about sex toy safety, and prolonging the life of your sex toys.

Phthalates in Sex Toys

Describes what phthalates, which are used in the manufacturing of many sex toys, are, and concerns that have been raised about phthalates by scientists, consumer groups, and the media.

Jelly Rubber Sex Toy Material

An explanation of jelly rubber material used to make many sex toys. Tips on how to use jelly rubber sex toys safely, and concerns for people who are worried about allergic reactions to sex toys.

Silicone Sex Toys

Information about the use, care, and cleaning of silicone sex toys

Elastomers Sex Toy Material

An explanation of sex toys made of elastomers. Tips on how to use elastomer sex toys safely, and make them last.

Silicone and Rubber Mixes Sex Toy Material

An explanation of sex toys made of a mix of silicone and rubber. Tips on how to use silicone and rubber mixed sex toys safely, and make them last.

Hard Plastic Sex Toy Material

An explanation of sex toys made of hard plastic. Tips on how to use hard plastic sex toys safely, and make them last.

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