I have my Pure Wand, so I have no need for another steel toy, but some of these aluminum toys are really cute. What are the advantages of one metal over the other?
Yah, butterflies are pretty. I have several steel toys, love them all. I wouldn't mind trying aluminum, but the lighter weight makes me think I wouldn't like it as much. I wanted all of the alumina line at first...then I realized what a "swallowing" hazard they were. They seem to be of poor design. I may try an aluminum toy some day, though.
I have only tried steel/stainless steel. I love the feeling of weight that you get from steel, which you wouldn't get from aluminium. Btw, I think butterflies are pretty too.
I like using the Pure Wand in the bath, as the water helps offset the weight somewhat. I'd like to try aluminium some time, but it's not as high on the toy wishlist as some other items.
It really is down to an issue of weight. Metals share the same properties in terms of conducting heat, so either will be great for temperature play, but ferrous metals such as steel weigh a lot more than aluminium alloys.
It depends how quickly you think your arm will tire, personally I wouldn't worry about it unless you're looking at the njoy eleven.
The Alumina line is targeted primarily for vaginal use. It comes from Tantus, who know enough to put flanges on butt toys.
There are a few differences in the materials, some noticeable, some not so much. Visually, aluminum can be anodized, so it's available in colors. Steel is generally made "white" because it's harder to do permanent colors.
Aluminum is a lighter and softer metal. Toys made from it will be lighter, and since it's softer it's easier to machine (one of the reasons, anyway). Aluminum toys will probably be a bit cheaper because of the easier machining (assuming equal pay for the makers). They'll also be easier to hold single-person because they won't be so heavy. The surface of aluminum will require a bit more caution to keep from being gouged or scratched, but basic care will be enough to protect either (put either it in a sock when you're storing it if there's anything hard around, they both will scratch and gouge if you're not careful).
Aluminum is a better conductor of heat (also of electricity, but this won't be as big of a point), but steel has a higher thermal mass. If you insert an aluminum toy and put the outside end in hot water the whole toy will warm up - not so with stainless. Stainless, once warmed up, will stay warm longer than aluminum because of the thermal mass.
I haven't tried either but steel seems really expensive and i'm not willing to spend up to two hundred dollars on a dildo. I would just stick to aluminum if it's cheaper
The Alumina line is targeted primarily for vaginal use. It comes from Tantus, who know enough to put flanges on butt toys.
There are a few differences in the materials, some noticeable, some not so much. Visually, aluminum can be anodized, so
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The Alumina line is targeted primarily for vaginal use. It comes from Tantus, who know enough to put flanges on butt toys.
There are a few differences in the materials, some noticeable, some not so much. Visually, aluminum can be anodized, so it's available in colors. Steel is generally made "white" because it's harder to do permanent colors.
Aluminum is a lighter and softer metal. Toys made from it will be lighter, and since it's softer it's easier to machine (one of the reasons, anyway). Aluminum toys will probably be a bit cheaper because of the easier machining (assuming equal pay for the makers). They'll also be easier to hold single-person because they won't be so heavy. The surface of aluminum will require a bit more caution to keep from being gouged or scratched, but basic care will be enough to protect either (put either it in a sock when you're storing it if there's anything hard around, they both will scratch and gouge if you're not careful).
Aluminum is a better conductor of heat (also of electricity, but this won't be as big of a point), but steel has a higher thermal mass. If you insert an aluminum toy and put the outside end in hot water the whole toy will warm up - not so with stainless. Stainless, once warmed up, will stay warm longer than aluminum because of the thermal mass.
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Thanks for this very educational answer! I did figure as much on the weight, but as for the rest, that is all new
I haven't tried either, but want to try stainless steel. I have mild allergic reactions to most metals and stainless steel is one of the few that I can handle without any problems.
