When you hear "safe sex" you most likely think of "protection". Protection against pregnancy and STDs. But how often do you think about "safe sex" in a sense of keeping yourself safe from infections?

Anyone here like yeast or any type of bacterial infections? Yeah, I didn't think so. None of us like talking about the "cleanliness" or "safety" of toys. We just want to use them, have fun with them and make the neighbors jealous! Am I right? Well, in all seriousness, maintaining our toys should be top priority! Many of us spend hundreds of dollars a year on high priced vibes and toys. Who wants to do that every year to replace toys that were not properly maintained? This should be number one on the list when deciding on purchasing or using any type of toy. How do you maintain the material of the toy? Silicone toys can become sticky if not properly cared for. Porous toys can hide nasty bacteria deep inside those pores that could very well come back to haunt you with your next use. Simply wiping down these porous toys will get the gunk on the outside, but what about the inside? And not to mention the smell. Yeah, it's gross, but it's something that everyone needs to think of!

Cleanliness:

Do you have multiple partners?
How clean are your toys really? Outside and in.
What if you are using someone else's toys. Again, do you really know where it's been, and what's on it?


Cost:

How many times have you thrown out your toys because they became "gross" or sticky. Maybe it started to discolor because it's an older or frequently used toy. It may not just be that it's "old", it may be harboring bacteria. If you use the toy cleaner after every use (and properly clean), this will help maintain and keep your toys looking, smelling, and feeling new, and you won't be throwing your money out the window.

Safety:

Infections. Need I say more? How much does a treatment for an infection cost? With or without insurance, it's not pretty. Not to mention the whole nastiness we go through while suffering through the infection. Time consuming, painful, and costly. And not to mention, replacing toys isn't cheap either.

My advice to those of you that may use others' toys (say a friend/casual sex partner or multiple partners that you don't live with), buy a bottle of this cleaner and throw it in your purse or overnight bag (it's compact and discreet).

Smell:

I wasn't too thrilled with the smell of the cleaner. It's a lightly scented mist, but it smells somewhat "peppery" to me. Maybe it's just me.

Summary:

Spray on, wipe down, store. Simple maintenance. And for $6 a bottle, it's a whole lot cheaper than dealing with the repercussions of the infections that may linger inside your toy. Instructions are clearly marked on bottle.

Of course, with any toys that may contain more ridges or crevices, make sure to wash thoroughly. Especially if they have been inserted or used anally. This cleaner is meant to give you a better handle on killing off bacteria, not removing "film, bodily fluids or things of the like". This spray should not replace general cleaning.

It seems as though the "peppery" smell that I was smelling from this spray, was actually some new linen spray that hubby had used in the bedroom. I thought it was this. My bad. Highly recommend.