The Launch Pad
Cyberskin Dream Cock
Tushy
Vibrating Futurotic Piece of Ass
The Tickler
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Some of our toys are made out of fairly well understood, basic
materials like metal, acrylic, glass, and solid silicone. Then there
are what some of us refer to as the "mystery material" toys. These
toys are made of special materials created with secret formulas that
are closely guarded by the manufacturers. Most manufacturers won't
even tell us if there's latex or something else in the formula that
you may need to know about due to allergies (if you have a latex
allergy, you may well want to avoid this category of toys entirely).
We have distilled our experiences down to the following guidelines:
- Store all jelly, Cyberskin, Softwear Skin, Soft Touch, Futurotic, Senso,
UR3, "Patented Real Feel Super Skin," and other like toys out of contact
with other items.
- A few of us have learned the hard way that these
materials can melt each other, and you're never sure which two are
going to react poorly together. We suggest you seal each of these
toys in a zip-top bag or plastic wrap to keep them from tumbling into
contact with another toy (this also keeps them from getting dirty in
storage). Also note that some of these materials (we've noticed it
particularly with the Silky Bendable Dildo, but it may be true of
other materials too) can get dented from being stored with something
else pressing against it and they will not spring back to shape.
- Use only water (and/or glycerine) based lubes with these toys.
- Most of these toys specifically forbid use of oil-based lube. Some may react to
silicone-based lube. So you're best off sticking to very basic lube
materials to avoid an unpleasant interaction.
- Wash these toys with only hot water or with hot water and a toy
cleaner.
- Do not use household soap, as this may contain oils which
will break down the materials of the toy. Never boil or wash in the
dishwasher. Allow to air-dry thoroughly before storing. You can blot
dry with a towel, but do not rub, as they tend to stick to towels and
may tear.
- Some materials like Cyberskin suggest that you coat them with talc
before putting them into storage.
- We suggest that if you do this you
thoroughly rinse the toy before use. Some studies have linked talc to
ovarian cancer and while the studies are not conclusive, we err on
the side of caution. You can usually substitute cornstarch for talc
for this purpose, which may be safer (and cheaper) overall.
- Some jellies tend to lose their translucence over time.
- This doesn't
affect the feel of the toy, just the appearance, but we thought you
should know. Keeping them out of sunlight can help to prevent or
slow the process, but in some of them it doesn't matter if the material
is never exposed to the sun, it will fade or go milky no matter what.
- Many jellies also tend to get sticky just sitting there
between uses, so we suggest that you wash them thoroughly before each
use.
- This leakage can also stain surfaces, so don't place jelly toys
on any treasured furniture. The other soft materials also often leave oily looking marks
wherever they sit and the marks may be permanent, depending on the surface and
the toy in question, so be cautious about where you leave your toys.
- Some jelly toys also have a chemical/plastic smell that is
particularly strong when they are first opened, and never completely
goes away.
- For some people this doesn't matter, but those sensitive
to this sort of odor might want to avoid these toys. Others are
specifically scented in what the manufacturers claim is a "sensual
scent" although your opinion may differ; we always attempt to
identify intentionally scented toys in their descriptions.
Jelly, Real-Feel Materials, and Other Toys
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