Anyway, I agree wholeheartedly with the rant. This society is SO insanely germophobic, and we’re only causing problems for ourselves. All of this is why antibiotics are going to stop working when we need them the most.

Thing is… it would end up in my HAIR. And we all know how I am about that shit.

Also, I don’t know if there are any real statistics about jelly toys causing infections, so I can’t pass a major judgement either way. I do know that letting bacteria grow in your toys CAN lead to infections, and while most people don’t take good enough care of their cheapo toys for them to last long enough to grow stuff (or, you know, the things are just cheap), I still say better safe than sorry.

Wash your hands. Cover your nose when you sneeze. Chew with your mouth closed.

And then get the fuck over it.

Words like “must” bother me.

Which is why I said:

“Now, don’t get me wrong. I think safer, better quality toys made out of safer, better quality materials is a good thing. But I do NOT think we need to run around telling folks they “must” use a condom with their jelly toys or that they really “should” choose a gag made out of something besides rubber or…”

and

“Is it best to use a condom with any porous toy? Sure. Is it necessary? Fuck no”

And

“Is choosing a better quality material the best way to go? Sure. ”

And

“Be aware of the risk, make your choices and enjoy. ”

:)

Information and risk awareness don’t need to come across as commandments from Heaven written in pyrex.

Also, condoms prolong the life of the toy- introducing bacteria to an porous material will cause the toy to breakdown at a faster rate- telling someone this will help them keep their favorite toys longer if they do decide to use condoms. Materials like jelly can also cause vaginal infections to occur- especially if the toy has been used in both the ass and the vag.

About 6 years ago I had to go to my doctor repeatedly because of bacterial vaginosis- she’d treat it and then have to treat it over and over again. I had no idea what the fuck was going on but then she asked me if I used sex toys. Yup, 2 sex toys- one jelly vibe and one rubber dildo that were well over a year old. She told me to toss them out because that’s what she believed was the root cause of my repeated infections- I did and guess what? No more bacterial vaginosis.

I always recommend condoms, being a good sex reviewer it’s your job to inform people about the risks involved with using unsafe materials- especially when those people are first time buyers that don’t even realize that there are sex toys out there that are full of chemicals and can cause bacterial infections. Some first time buyers may also think it’s okay to share toys of porous materials with various partners without condoms and use them between various orifices. When you have information, it’s up to you to share it, especially if it’s going to change the way some people use their toys which can ultimately prevent them from any health risks. Telling people these things isn’t policing them or their sex toy usage- it’s being an invaluable resource and a great reviewer.