Key Takeaways
- Durable sex toys should be made with body-conscious materials that are easy to clean and comfortable to use.
- Non-porous surfaces, smooth shapes, and appropriate safety features can make a toy easier to sanitize and enjoy.
- Checking the product material, care instructions, and brand details can help you choose a toy with more confidence.
To avoid allergic reactions and serious health risks, it is important to use only non-toxic materials for sex toys. Durable dildos, cock rings, and vibrators cannot carry that designation unless they meet certain requirements for health and safety. This article discusses adult toys and how to pick one that won’t cause accidental injury or expose you to harmful chemicals. Updated for 2026, this guide also includes a few practical reminders about materials, cleaning, and product details so you can shop with more confidence.
Top Things To Look For
You can assess the safety of many adult toys just by looking at them. Pay attention to the following details. A quick visual check can help you rule out toys that may be harder to clean, uncomfortable to use, or poorly suited for your needs.
Surfaces – Avoid porous surfaces and look for seams in the construction. These areas can pick up dirt and be difficult to sanitize. Do your due diligence and sanitize your toys! After all, sanitization is necessary to make sure your sex toy stays non-toxic. Smooth, non-porous surfaces are generally easier to clean and maintain.
Size – Select something appropriate. Choosing a size that matches your experience level and comfort can make the toy easier and safer to use.
Smooth, curved shapes – Rough shapes and surfaces are harder to clean, and some protrusions may not be comfortable, especially if you use your toys with gusto.
Safety features – Anal toys and dildos should be flanged for safety. A flared base or similar safety feature can help prevent over-insertion.
If the toy passes visual inspection, then check what it is made of. For toys like dildos to be labeled durable they cannot contain some kinds of plastic. When in doubt, review the product description, packaging, and care instructions before buying or using the toy.
Non-Toxic Sex Toy Materials
Healthy skin is permeable to certain chemicals, meaning you can absorb them on contact. What happens inside your body then depends on the chemical and a lot of other factors that are impossible to predict. Some chemicals may be carcinogenic, and others may cause hormonal imbalances, seizures, or even death. It is best to avoid exposure to these chemicals, which can be present in some forms of plastic and other materials. Because intimate products come into contact with sensitive areas, material choice is one of the most important parts of selecting a body-conscious toy.
Say No To Phthalates
Phthalates are chemicals used in some plastics and other products. This chemical is used to make plastic soft, and research shows it can leach into food or skin on contact. Exposure to phthalates may cause serious health effects like poor prenatal neural development, low testosterone, and more. Make sure the description of your product mentions durable, phthalates-free plastic to be sure that your sex toy is non-toxic and safe. If a product description is vague about materials, that can be a good reason to keep looking or contact the seller for more information.
Say Yes To (Some) Silicone
Silicone can be found in many adult products. But not all silicone is durable or good for dildos and other sex toys, depending on its grade.
Silicone is made in several grades including food grade, industrial grade, and medical grade. Durable silicone is free of phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA), which is suspected of interfering with hormones and is classified as an Endocrine Disrupting Chemical, or EDC. For many shoppers, high-quality silicone remains a popular choice because it can feel comfortable, hold up well, and support easier cleaning when used and cared for correctly.
Check Cleaning and Storage Instructions
A durable toy is only as good as the care routine behind it. Before using a new toy, check whether it is waterproof, water resistant, or designed to avoid full water immersion. Product instructions may also explain which cleaners, soaps, wipes, or storage methods are appropriate for the material.
As a simple rule, clean and fully dry your toy before storing it. Keep it in a clean, dry place, and avoid storing incompatible materials directly against each other. If the toy has seams, motors, batteries, charging ports, or textured areas, pay extra attention to the manufacturer’s care guidance so you can protect both the toy and your body.
Trust VSekreets
The materials used in sex toys vary. Since the adult toy business is not fully regulated, it is up to the consumer to make sure they are purchasing a sex toy made of non-toxic materials. Getting accurate information from the manufacturer is the best way to be an informed consumer. That makes trusted product descriptions, clear material information, and accessible customer support especially important when choosing intimate products.
VSekreets carries only durable dildos, vibrators, strokers, cock rings, and other silicone sex toys. If you have any questions about VSekreets products, please contact us. A representative will be happy to answer any of your concerns or provide whatever assistance you need to find a non-toxic sex toy you will love! You can also take the VSekreets quiz for a more personalized way to narrow down options based on who you are shopping for, experience level, preferred intensity, and the type of stimulation you want.
