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Materials
Silicone is hypo-allergenic and non-porous, making it a snap to clean and easy to share. Silicone toys may be used both anally and vaginally with only a good washing with hot soapy water in between. Silicone also warms quickly and maintains heat so it's more comfortable more quickly. Silicone is so hardy that you can boil it for a few minutes for extra cleanliness or throw it into the dishwasher if nobody objects. The only thing that will really harm silicone is a knife—and it shouldn't be used with silicone lube. {more about silicone}
Jelly Rubber is porous and has a chemical smell that some find unpleasant. Though jelly rubber isn't as long-lasting as silicone, it is cheaper and gives you a chance to experiment with dildos without breaking the bank. Because jelly is porous, we recommend that your jelly toy not be shared or used both anally and vaginally unless you are willing to use it with a condom each time. That way bacteria and odor don't have a chance to be trapped in the pores of the toy. If that isn't practical for you, then we suggest you invest in a toy cleaner such as Foreplay and use it religiously. Just don't forget that jelly is a short term ride, not a long-term relationship. There are some concerns with toys that contain pthalates, check out this article for more information.
Cyberskin is a new material, and is a combination of silicone and PVC. It offers a very realistic texture but is quite porous. Cyberskin toys should be used with a condom and should be powdered with corn starch after being washed.
Hard toys such as plastic, acrylic, and glass can be fun, especially for g-spot play where a lot of pressure is nice or necessary. On the other hand, sometimes they can feel too hard, and the larger toys may be uncomfortable at times. The glass and acrylic toys are often very beautiful and are appealing to those people who like their toys to be as pretty as they are fun.
The University of Ottawa's Couple Research Lab is looking for participants for their online study on same-sex couple relationships! This study aims to better understand personal and relationship factors that contribute to well being and distress in same-sex couples.
To be eligible, you must be 18 years old or more, have a good knowledge of English and be in a same-sex couple relationship for at least 12 months. In order to thank you for your participation, you will be entered in a draw for gift certificates to a music store.
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