Dildo Material

[12to8]

I purchased a "purple jelly suction dildo" a few years ago and my wife has enjoyed it when we used it on occasion.

However, this past weekend we had a terrible experience with it. Just before I slipped it into her I put it in my mouth and pumped it a few times and then slipped it into her. It wasn't long before she started to complain of a burning sensation in her vagina and had to go to the bathroom to wash herself. I also had a burning feeling in my mouth and on my lips. It was very unpleasant.

We stopped using the dildo and were able to resume our lovemaking after about a twenty minute rest. The irratation for both of us finally went away.

I had read awhile back that some people have had similar problems with these jelly materials. I always clean it very thourghly and on occasion have slipped a rubber on it just for effect. Now I'm affraid to use it again.

I'd like to buy a double dong for her but I am reluctant to purchase a jelly. Maybe a flesh colored rubber one is better?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[bitslinger]

I purchased a "purple jelly suction dildo" a few years ago ... However, this past weekend we had a terrible experience with it.

I have a couple of thoughts. My wife and I have an iRabbit from a couple of years ago, and had the same experience. At the time I thought that perhaps the soap that I had used to clean it might have left a residue that gave her the burning sensation. We used the toy a few more times, and then shelved it when it happened again even after I had thoroughly rinsed it. We didn't get much milage from that toy.

There has been quite a bit of effort in the sex toy community recently to stop using phthalates (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phthalate). A lot of jelly toys from just a few years ago were essentially softened with nasty chemicals. I don't know if our iRabbit was made with those chemicals, but I have been reading a lot lately about plastics leaching out chemicals in the presence of heat (sports bottles, plastic cups, etc). I now think that there may be a connection. I suspect that leaching chemicals were to blame.

There are soft toys out there now that advertise "phthalate free". You might find good results by ordering from a shop that is aware of the issues and prominently advertises "p-free".

Good luck. Toys are fun.

 

[12to8]

Thanks, Bits.

You've given me a lot of info and some homework.

Thanks for you time.

 

[viper2000]

Here is some general info on materials.
Silicone is soft and lifelike, it is hypoallergenic, warms up quickly to body temperature, non-porous and so is easy to clean (with mild soap and water, or boiled for sterilization). Unlike jelly rubber and other porous materials, silicone can be sterilized in temperatures up to 300 °C (572 °F). In addition, it can be bleached in a 10% bleach solution. When using lubricants with silicone sex toys it is important that silicone or silicone-based lubricants are not used to avoid damage to the toy.
CyberSkin is a thermal plastic elastomer and is a close emulation of real skin. CyberSkin is made from ingredients on FDA approved lists and it does not contain phthalates, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), heavy metals or latex. It is easy to clean and maintain by washing it with soap and water, patting dry. Water based lubricants are best and they should be stored in a dry place.
Latex rubber, also called jelly rubber, is commonly used for sex toys; it is a flexible and inexpensive material allowing the user more options in size and look. While latex is commonly used and less expensive than materials such as silicone, glass and CyberSkin, it can be allergenic to some people with latex allergy. Latex is porous and should be cleaned thoroughly with an antibacterial soap and water and not shared with other people. Some rubber toys contain phthalates which are used to soften rubber, but carry serious risks. Studies have been done that showed adverse reproductive effects in animal and human subjects. Further research is ongoing but phthalates have a known detrimental effect on multiple facets of human health and their use in sex toys is strongly discouraged. It is recommended by many experts that one use a condom with each use for protection against bacterial infection or sexually transmitted diseases if one is sharing sex toys. Water and silicone-based lubricants can be used with latex toys, but oil-based lubricants and petroleum jelly should not be used with latex as these may adversely affect the toy.

 

[NippleMuncher]

There have been a number of posts on Lit about the gel dildos. The main recommendation, other than not using them at all, is to use them with a condom, that way you're not exposed to the material. However, you'd be getting any portion of the dildo not in condom protection on your hands, which could/would transfer to whatever else you touch, resulting in the same problem.

As for a replacement, I cannot offer any advice.

 

[12to8]

Here is some general info on materials.
Silicone is soft and lifelike, it is hypoallergenic, warms up quickly to body temperature, non-porous and so is easy to clean (with mild soap and water, or boiled for sterilization). Unlike jelly rubber and other porous materials, silicone can be sterilized in temperatures up to 300 °C (572 °F). In addition, it can be bleached in a 10% bleach solution. When using lubricants with silicone sex toys it is important that silicone or silicone-based lubricants are not used to avoid damage to the toy.
CyberSkin is a thermal plastic elastomer and is a close emulation of real skin. CyberSkin is made from ingredients on FDA approved lists and it does not contain phthalates, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), heavy metals or latex. It is easy to clean and maintain by washing it with soap and water, patting dry. Water based lubricants are best and they should be stored in a dry place.
Latex rubber, also called jelly rubber, is commonly used for sex toys; it is a flexible and inexpensive material allowing the user more options in size and look. While latex is commonly used and less expensive than materials such as silicone, glass and CyberSkin, it can be allergenic to some people with latex allergy. Latex is porous and should be cleaned thoroughly with an antibacterial soap and water and not shared with other people. Some rubber toys contain phthalates which are used to soften rubber, but carry serious risks. Studies have been done that showed adverse reproductive effects in animal and human subjects. Further research is ongoing but phthalates have a known detrimental effect on multiple facets of human health and their use in sex toys is strongly discouraged. It is recommended by many experts that one use a condom with each use for protection against bacterial infection or sexually transmitted diseases if one is sharing sex toys. Water and silicone-based lubricants can be used with latex toys, but oil-based lubricants and petroleum jelly should not be used with latex as these may adversely affect the toy.

Viper,

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[infinity706]

Here is some general info on materials.
Silicone is soft and lifelike, it is hypoallergenic, warms up quickly to body temperature, non-porous and so is easy to clean (with mild soap and water, or boiled for sterilization). Unlike jelly rubber and other porous materials, silicone can be sterilized in temperatures up to 300 °C (572 °F). In addition, it can be bleached in a 10% bleach solution. When using lubricants with silicone sex toys it is important that silicone or silicone-based lubricants are not used to avoid damage to the toy.
CyberSkin is a thermal plastic elastomer and is a close emulation of real skin. CyberSkin is made from ingredients on FDA approved lists and it does not contain phthalates, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), heavy metals or latex. It is easy to clean and maintain by washing it with soap and water, patting dry. Water based lubricants are best and they should be stored in a dry place.
Latex rubber, also called jelly rubber, is commonly used for sex toys; it is a flexible and inexpensive material allowing the user more options in size and look. While latex is commonly used and less expensive than materials such as silicone, glass and CyberSkin, it can be allergenic to some people with latex allergy. Latex is porous and should be cleaned thoroughly with an antibacterial soap and water and not shared with other people. Some rubber toys contain phthalates which are used to soften rubber, but carry serious risks. Studies have been done that showed adverse reproductive effects in animal and human subjects. Further research is ongoing but phthalates have a known detrimental effect on multiple facets of human health and their use in sex toys is strongly discouraged. It is recommended by many experts that one use a condom with each use for protection against bacterial infection or sexually transmitted diseases if one is sharing sex toys. Water and silicone-based lubricants can be used with latex toys, but oil-based lubricants and petroleum jelly should not be used with latex as these may adversely affect the toy.

I'd recommend not getting Cyberskin. It feels better than any other material, but it can't be used with silicone lubes, it can't be stored with anything rubber because it will melt, it discolors easily, it disfigures easily if anything sits on top of it, and it tears easily. On top of that, it's almost as expensive as buying a pure silicone toy. I had to throw out a few hundred dollars worth of Cyberskin toys for these reasons.

 

[angle1984]

The irritation thing just happened to me a couple weeks ago. It definitely was not a good kinda burn. I had never heard of anything like that before. I tossed it, didn't want to take any chances of it happening again.

 

[cromsgirl]

We've had that problem too. I think ours came from storing different types of toys together and causing a chemical reaction between them. Now we keep each toy is a separate zip lock and haven't had any problems. We had a couple melt and had to throw them out.

 

[viper2000]

Sure no problem just drop the .au and that should work.

 

[Pirates_Wench]

Although it will not help you find a double dong, you simply cannot beat a glass dildo. They do not vibrate and are sometimes a bit more expensive but are definitely worth any additional cost. Plus, once it is wet, there is no resistance to cause irritation.

 

[BlueSugar]

You clean it with what? Anything besides a mild antibacterial soap such as Dial, or a toy cleaner sold in sex shops/on the internet will cause your toy to deteriorate.

It could have been the lube you were using as well, causing the toy to melt.

What you felt was the material absorbing your body fluids, soaps etc...and deteriorating; throw it out.

It was just the toy's time to be thrown out. The only materials that last "forever" if you take good care of them are silicone, and the glass, urethane, metal, stone, and now even wood toys.

You can boil silicone, and even vinyl, rubber too... but the later will break down on you eventually.

It could also have been the soap, sometimes if you improperly clean a toy it'll bite you back and you'll have to throw it out anyway.

Jelly toys are fun for a few uses; but trick of the trade would be to buy medical grade, non porous materials from here on in

phthalates have little to do with the issue usually, they are rubber softeners and aren't in MANY toys anyway. Toy companies were making things phthalates free long before the scare happened.

and don't forget - water based lubes for ALL of your toys; its just safer that way. Instead of being confused with oil eating rubber and latex, and silicone breaking down silicone, etc... just stick with a good water based lube like Gun Oil, Pink, or ID Glide...