5 Tips On Using Sex Toys To Avoid The Risk Of Sex Infection

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JAKARTA - Toy sex or known as sex toys is a tool that can increase pleasure when having sex or intimidating. If used properly, sex toys can be a pleasant complement to sexual life.

However, it is important to pay attention to safety factors in order to avoid the risk of injury or infection. Here are 5 tips for using sex toys safely, as reported by the Times of India page.

1. Check Materials

Buy sex toys from trusted brands that only offer high-quality products. Avoid toys made of phthalates. These chemicals are found in some plastics and have been banned from being used in children's toys and empeng, because they interfere with human hormones.

2. Wash And Dry Sex Toys

Toy sex must be cleaned after each use and between each partner. Sharing sex toys with your partner can increase the risk of contracting or transmitting sexually transmitted infections (IMS), because these toys can store bacteria and viruses. After washing, make sure to dry them properly, because moist toys can grow fungi.

3. Use Condoms to Reduce Infection Risk

Condoms must be used to cover penis-shaped toys when sharing toys with your partner. This is important because even if you clean and dry a toy well, there is still the possibility that the toy can transmit infections to the next use.

4. Don't use household goods

Doctors recommend avoiding using household items such as cucumber and bananas as sex toys. Food products can be porous, which means they can carry bacteria and have the potential to cause infection.

Using other household items, such as e-coasts can cause a dangerous reaction if the battery is not properly wrapped. This can cause burns or injuries due to irritateing chemicals.

5. Avoid Injury

When getting a new sex toy, read the instructions for how to use it properly. Use it slowly and don't rush, because it can hurt yourself or your partner. It is important to stop if there is discomfort.