Comments on: “Regifting” Sex Toys?

By: Sex Toys, Adam & Eve

Sex Toys, Adam & Eve — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:16:58 +0000

You certainly make an interesting point about reusing sex toys – one that is often overlooked. It’s probably better to be safe than sorry!

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:44:38 +0000

Well, the mouth is a mucous membrane, so according to Em&Lo, it’s not reused.

By: Madamoselle L

Madamoselle L — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:58:31 +0000

emandlo said: “As long as they are not coming into contact with bodily fluids or mucus membranes, it’s probably alright (i.e not poor form). For example, no need to get new fuzzy velcro cuffs for every partner so long as nobody got overly excited with their money shot the last time.”

Yeah, the cuffs, OK. But, don’t reuse the ball gag.

GAG.

By: Rosey

Rosey — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:04:11 +0000

If you’re already sharing fluids, I’m not quite sure I see the point in buying new toys. Say my boyfriend owns a Bo, and at least once in our relationship he uses it with me sans condom/femalecondom/dam/etc. If we broke up, and he were to get a new girlfriend with whom he enjoyed sexual relations, and if he were to want to use a ring with her, would he be required to get a new one?

I understand that compared to most things, it’s not horrendous expensive [80 dollars? Why, you could not go out to eat 2/3/4 times and have enough!], and not all toys have to be replaced [I won't ever see a use for, say, the Elise in partner sex] but it seems to me a pointless inconvenience. I mean, what bugs are they going to catch from the toy that they wouldn’t catch from you? So long as proper sanitation things are done [10% bleach, boil, etc], I can’t think of a single one.

By: Adriana

Adriana — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:23:06 +0000

I see your point here – especially when it comes to health and safety issues. Then I totally agree but as the sex toy world moves to completely sterilizable materials and the prices move with them, I also understand that some people might not want to have to replace them. I think that some partners would be okay with it but discussion should happen first.

By: emandlo

emandlo — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:17:27 +0000

As long as they are not coming into contact with bodily fluids or mucus membranes, it’s probably alright (i.e not poor form). For example, no need to get new fuzzy velcro cuffs for every partner so long as nobody got overly excited with their money shot the last time, if you you know what we mean. But when you start getting into paddle territory on bare bottoms, then it becomes a little iffy. We’d say err on the side of caution and get a new one — or just use your hand.

By: S

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:36:18 +0000

What about “toys” that are not for expressly the naughty bits such as wrist/ankle cuffs, various restraints and other items that maybe used in more kinky exploits? These types of “toys” can be really expensive.

By: Suzanne Hamilton

Suzanne Hamilton — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:26:33 +0000

There are now many excellent products on the market to guard against cross infection.

These range from anti bac sprays which are especially useful for toys which aren’t waterproof to toy condoms.

Yes, I did say toy condoms. We reviewed them here http://sextoysbuzz.com/female-sex-toys/sex-toy-covers

They are a great idea if you are wishing to share your toy with a partner.