Is it possible to get splinters from wooden sex toys?

Contributor: Sera Sera
I personally don't buy wooden dildos because I worry about the splinters. Is it possible to get them? Are you sure these are safe, if you know they are? Has anyone ever had this happen?
10/21/2010
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Contributor: GingerAnn GingerAnn
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10/21/2010
Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
They, like glass and ceramic, are completely safe unless you break them.

Both Nobessence and Hans Hardwood have coatings on them that are safe for the body and keep them from being rough in any way - they are amazingly smooth, actually, frictionless and wondeful.
10/21/2010
Contributor: ScottA ScottA
And the most important part - they're made from high-quality hardwoods, which are completely different from the splintery junk you see at the local Home Depot or similar. After forming they're sanded absolutely smooth and inspected. Unless you break/gouge them or do something else bad you're fine.
10/21/2010
Contributor: Sera Sera
Hmmm...Okay then. I still worry about it, though. But I feel more secure now. Thanks!
10/22/2010
Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
Does the coating on the timber toys ever wear down over time with usage?
10/22/2010
Contributor: Sera Sera
Yeah, Shellz31. I was quietly thinking the same thing in my head. I don't know why I didn't say it. That's a good point, there.
10/22/2010
Contributor: Illusional Illusional
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Originally posted by Sera
Yeah, Shellz31. I was quietly thinking the same thing in my head. I don't know why I didn't say it. That's a good point, there.
I have had the same concerns. They felt silly to say.
10/22/2010
Contributor: B8trDude B8trDude
. . . and what about termites?
10/22/2010
Contributor: Trashley Trashley
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Originally posted by Carrie Ann
They, like glass and ceramic, are completely safe unless you break them.

Both Nobessence and Hans Hardwood have coatings on them that are safe for the body and keep them from being rough in any way - they are amazingly smooth, actually, ... more
I've actually always secretly wondered this too. I felt like an idiot for not knowing. Thanks!
10/22/2010
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
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Originally posted by Sera
I personally don't buy wooden dildos because I worry about the splinters. Is it possible to get them? Are you sure these are safe, if you know they are? Has anyone ever had this happen?
Nope, they are sanded to a glossy finish and then coated with polyurethane or similar products to both protect the wood and you. They are seriously hard to break as well so it's not really a concern.
10/22/2010
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
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Originally posted by Shellz31
Does the coating on the timber toys ever wear down over time with usage?
It might after a few decades but by then the wood itself would be smooth...like the handrail on a staircase. Wood has some amazing properties that make wooden toys a joy to own.
10/22/2010
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
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Originally posted by B8trDude
. . . and what about termites?
Termites like fresh green wood not coated wood. The wood in your walls and underflooring is great food but coated older wood is yucky. Hardwoods are also more resistant to termites...besides you have a reasonably clean house so that won't be an issue because your toys are put away when you are done playing.
10/22/2010
Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
Thanks for that. I think I definately need to give wooden toys a go! Cheers
Glad I wasnt the only one wondering about that....hehehe
10/22/2010
Contributor: Adriana Ravenlust Adriana Ravenlust
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Originally posted by Shellz31
Does the coating on the timber toys ever wear down over time with usage?
I kind of chuckled, imagining someone's sand paper vagina. d= Like Airen said, no worries to be had
10/22/2010
Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
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Originally posted by Adriana Ravenlust
I kind of chuckled, imagining someone's sand paper vagina. d= Like Airen said, no worries to be had
LMAO. Good one. I like that!!!!!
10/22/2010
Contributor: Liz2 Liz2
I don't have any wood toys, my issue has never been about splinters, roughness or breaking the wooden toy but the cleaning issue. I love silicone, galas and metal and those w/o vibes I use hot water, soap and sterilize by boiling as needed.
My feeling has been that hot water might wreck wooden toys; similar to putting a wooden cutting board in a dishwasher which I did and destroyed it.
10/22/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
Quote:
Originally posted by Carrie Ann
They, like glass and ceramic, are completely safe unless you break them.

Both Nobessence and Hans Hardwood have coatings on them that are safe for the body and keep them from being rough in any way - they are amazingly smooth, actually, ... more
I agree with Carrie Ann.

If you treat them wrong and remove the coating in some way, then yea it would be possible. But as is....no you won't get splinters.
10/22/2010
Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
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Originally posted by Liz2
I don't have any wood toys, my issue has never been about splinters, roughness or breaking the wooden toy but the cleaning issue. I love silicone, galas and metal and those w/o vibes I use hot water, soap and sterilize by boiling as needed.
My ... more
Nobessence wood toys are made to withstand hours of wetness at a time and can be bleached.
10/22/2010
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
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Originally posted by Adriana Ravenlust
I kind of chuckled, imagining someone's sand paper vagina. d= Like Airen said, no worries to be had
Vagina Dentata? Just don't chew on your wooden toys LOL
10/22/2010
Contributor: Sera Sera
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
Vagina Dentata? Just don't chew on your wooden toys LOL
Haha, and don't put sand paper up your vagina to smooth out the toy.
10/22/2010
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
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Originally posted by Sera
Haha, and don't put sand paper up your vagina to smooth out the toy.
Excellent advice! And slightly sinister....
10/22/2010
Contributor: Tuesday Tuesday
Also, Hardwood Dildos says that if the finish on their toys ever wears off you can send it to them and they'll refinish it. They'll also fix it if it is damaged. But I haven't noticed any wear or loss of shine on mine. I love them dearly and use them often. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
10/22/2010
Contributor: ScottA ScottA
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Originally posted by Tuesday
Also, Hardwood Dildos says that if the finish on their toys ever wears off you can send it to them and they'll refinish it. They'll also fix it if it is damaged. But I haven't noticed any wear or loss of shine on mine. I love them ... more
That's got to be an interesting job to explain. "I refinish sex toys for people..."

Many of the toys I've looked at use some form of penetrating finish, so it isn't just on the surface. This makes it much harder to damage the finish.
10/22/2010
Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
LOL - not a job I'd really want! But good to know they recoat them or fix them if damaged.
10/23/2010
Contributor: socceras socceras
i wondered this too...thats y i havent bought a wooden toy. even if it is said to be safe i wouldnt get one b/c id be nervous
10/23/2010
Contributor: Yoda Yoda
I know that wooden toys are made to be completely safe, but like all things... yes, all things, they will display wear over time. For that reason, I would think twice.
10/24/2010
Contributor: Sweet-Justice Sweet-Justice
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
It might after a few decades but by then the wood itself would be smooth...like the handrail on a staircase. Wood has some amazing properties that make wooden toys a joy to own.
Thanks to your post I'm consider one of those now for our collection! X3
10/24/2010
Contributor: Jobthingy Jobthingy
Quote:
Originally posted by Tuesday
Also, Hardwood Dildos says that if the finish on their toys ever wears off you can send it to them and they'll refinish it. They'll also fix it if it is damaged. But I haven't noticed any wear or loss of shine on mine. I love them ... more
Wow! That is awesome. I wonder how many have actually been sent back for refinishing.
10/24/2010
Contributor: sixfootsex sixfootsex
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Originally posted by B8trDude
. . . and what about termites?
Or dry rot?
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