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10 of the best 'body-safe' sex toys to treat yourself to
They're made from materials that aren't harmful to the human body, and that can be thoroughly cleaned.
You'd think all sex toys are safe to come into contact with our bodies, but sadly that's not the case. Some sex toys - mainly the cheaper jelly ones that are sold as 'novelty' items - have the potentially to be pretty harmful. When shopping for a sex toy that's 'body-safe' (meaning it's made from safe material, isn't made from potentially toxic chemicals, and isn't porous so it can be thoroughly cleaned without harbouring bacteria), it's wise to check the ingredients of the toy before buying.
"Go for pure silicone, hard ABS plastic, glass, metal, stone, ceramic and wood," says Elle Black, founder of body-safe sex shop Mimi de Luxe. "You want to stay away from toys made from jelly rubber (mostly semi-transparent and very flexible) and anything containing phthalates." These are a nasty group of chemicals that have been proven to cause all manner of health issues you definitely want to avoid.
So, here are 12 really great body-safe toys, for if you're ever in doubt about what's safe to masturbate with.
Rianne S Classic Bullet Vibrator
If something a little smaller is what you're into, you really can't go wrong with a bullet vibrator. They're not remotely intimidating, and are pretty damn good at targeting vibrations to your clitoris. This one also comes in a super cute rainbow pouch, because why the hell not? This little un's made from medical grade silicone, so you can guarantee it's body-safe. Just don't use it with silicone lube as it will react badly (always go for water-based with silicone toys).
BUY NOW Mimi de Luxe UK, £29.99
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Beaded Sensual Glass Dildo
Glass, like stone, is a super-safe sex toy material as it's not remotely porous (meaning when you clean it, it gets fully clean and can't transmit bacteria). It's also a really sturdy and fun material for sex toys to be made out of - because you can warm it up (submerge it in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes) or cool it down (same with cold water - never put it in the freezer though!). Playing with temperature gives you new sensations and is really fun.
BUY NOW Lovehoney, £29.99
Eva Hands-Free Clitoral Vibrator
If you want clitoral stimulation without having to put much work in yourself (the dream, am I right?), the Eva is an incredible invention. You can wear it with a penis-having partner, and use it while you have penetrative sex. The little arms sit under your labia, and keep Eva firmly in place while you do whatever is it you do. You can also obvs wear it with a partner who has a vagina, too. It's USB re-chargeable, has three speed settings, and is made from body-safe silicone.
BUY NOW Lovehoney, £70
We-Vibe Ditto Butt Plug
We-Vibe toys are known for their solid manufacturing and awesome technology (most come with the ability to link up with an app so you can control the vibration settings remotely, hallelu!). The Ditto butt plug is a great anal toy to experiment with - it's slim and flexible so a good shout for beginners. It's made from body-safe silicone and is waterproof, too.
BUY NOW Amazon UK, £75.91
LAID Stone Dildo
This beautiful dildo has been hand sculpted from stone (Black Norwegian Moonstone, if you're interested), which is one of the safest materials for sex toys. As well as being easy to clean (which prevents the risk of spreading STIs and getting yeast infections), this is a great toy for G-spot stimulation. It's curved to apply pressure to the right spot.
BUY NOW Mimi de Luxe UK, £84.99
Sliquid Organic Natural Lubricant
Yeahhh, I count lube as a sex toy. Body-safe lubes shouldn't contain glycerine or parabens - and they should be ph neutral. Otherwise, everything gets a little potentially yeasty up in there. Do. Not. Want. The Sliquids lubes are all organic and natural af (and vegan!). They're also water-based, so can be used with any sex toys and with condoms.
BUY NOW Mimi de Luxe, £13.99
Icicles Glass Butt Plug
Again with the glass, I know, I'm like a broken record. But glass toys are just so safe and great to play with. They also make exquisite anal toys too, and this Icicles plug is really good for beginners as a) it looks cute, and b) it's pretty small.
BUY NOW Simply Pleasure, £28.95
Magnetize Rabbit Vibrator
Rabbit vibrators are great if you want the option of blended orgasms, through simultaneous clitoral and G-spot stimulation. This Magnetize range have little magnets inside, that are meant to stimulate the blood flow and therefore, heighten your arousal. Made from safe silicone, the rabbit can be easily cleaned and feels super soft against the skin.
BUY NOW Ann Summers, £56
Wirly Girly Slim Dildo
I am obsessed with Sh! Women's Erotic Emporium and their handmade (and frankly pretty as hell) dildos. This cutie is made from body-safe silicone and comes in at an inoffensive 5.25 inches. It can be used for first time vaginal or anal play - and can be also teamed up with a harness for strap-on and pegging fun.
BUY NOW Sh! Women's Erotic Emporium, £34
Mio by Je Joue Cock Ring
This baby has 25 vibration modes... TWENTY FIVE. Cock rings are great for a number of reasons. One: they keep a penis harder, for longer. Two: they vibrate against a wearer's body/balls and add extra stimulation. Three: the person the wearer's having sex with can also enjoy those vibrations. This safe silicone cock ring from Je Joue is velvety smooth and a great one for first timers.
BUY NOW Lovehoney, £74.99
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Paisley is the former Sex and Relationships editor at Cosmopolitan UK. She covers everything from sex toys, how to masturbate and sex positions, to all things LGBTQ. She definitely reveals too much about her personal life on the Internet.
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