Ask Blowfish: How Irritating
Hi! I’m looking for a toy that won’t irritate me, but I don’t know if it is latex or jelly that gives me a problem. Any ideas on a product that won’t irritate me?
Many feel-real or jelly toys are made from porous materials that can absorb bodily fluids and bacteria that cannot be simply washed off. If you love your toys made from these materials, we recommend you slip a condom over them before use to reduce irritation.
If you are bothered by latex though, a latex condom over a toy is not going to do the trick. Blowfish strongly endorses using non-porous toys made from silicone (a very high quality rubber), metal, glass, and acrylic. These materials are easy to clean and disinfect in the sink with soapy water, in the dishwasher, or even by boiling for a few minutes. If you like the softer, squishier feeling of your toys, check out our realistic silicone dildos as a great place to begin. If the problem persists, it couldn’t hurt to ask your general physician what the problem is or even contact San Francisco Sex Information (SFSI) hot-line to see if they have more medical information for you. SFSI: +1 415 989 7374.
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on Wednesday, 24 January 2007 at 8:55 pm moof wrote:
If you don’t mind possibly giving your gag reflex a workout, I’ve found that the same stuff that irritates my mucal membranes “down there” irritates my throat, as well.