She may also be reacting to the lubricants and the materials. I have had a heck of a time finding a lubricant that didn't give me yeast infections and/or bladder infections (read my lube reviews, such as for Sliquid Silk)!

When I say material, I am adding on to what Stormy said --she mentioned materials that are porous or semi-porous and the problem with these id that NO amount of cleaning will be able to remove microbes hiding inside the pores, eek! So you can be reintroducing the infection every time you use them. However, what I wanted to add is that it could be the material itself causing an irritation that results in an infection. Jelly, for instance, causes chemical burns in some women and for me personally, if I get irritated, I become inflamed which then traps already present bacteria. That bacteria is normal, but if it is allowed to grow like crazy because no oxygen impedes it, I get an bladder infection. That happens to me from both the toy material and from lubes. Basically, the same mechanism is behind the yeast infections, the already present yeast grow like crazy because there is an imbalance (can be of several things, pH, no bacteria to compete with them, etc.).

An easy way to check if you and the toys are the source, is to wear condoms for a few weeks - yes, on the toys as well. If everything clears up, you will know it's probably the toys, though I'd get myself checked for being a carrier of an infection. Many men don't have symptoms when they have a low grade infection an can unwittingly pass it to their partner. And treating it is simple for men, so it's worth getting checked to be safe.

If she still gets the infections, then at least you've narrowed the playing field, so to speak. Since there are so many different variables, I think it would be easier if you told us exactly what infections your are talking about. Then I can give you better advice. Let me know and I'm going to follow this discussion, so I'll know as soon as you post to it.

I am very susceptible to yeast infections right before my period and no matter what I have done, I still cannot totally stop them from happening. However, I have helped reduce them a lot.

Shes at the doctor right now getting checked out, but shes pretty sure that it's a yeast infection. And I'm pretty sure she's right at the point to start her period.

We mostly use silicone, glass, and metal, those of which I understand to be the safest materials. The only thing we have that's a plastic is a We-Vibe Salsa. I can boil or throw the others in the dishwasher, but how should I clean the Salsa? That one might be the culprit since both of us use it and it's made from a material that probably isn't as safe as the others.

We typically use water-based lubes, but before this infection set in we used Wet Platinum.

It's most likely not the plastic. While deep scratches could harbor bacteria, if the surface is smooth you're pretty much good to go. I'm sure she'll be fine. If it is a yeast infection, she may want to cut back on carbs, beers, and processed sugars right before she starts. Eating a cup of plain, naturally sweetened yogurt once a day the week before should help keep things manageable. (And contrary to all points of advice, please never ever insert a tampon soaked with anything (like yogurt) in the vaginal canal. Warm, dark and moist + dairy products is a fast-track to disaster.)

Oh and not to totally freak him out -- a yeast infection can also be an indicator of pregnancy.

HAHAHA, I purposefully didn't tell him that!

No worries on that! Shes feeling much better though. The doc told her to rinse out the monistat because that may have been causing irritation. We'll be having sex tonight!

that is so true

Congrats! I hope it is all settled!