Title: Sex Toy Materials FAQ
Author: Sediva Staff

 My sex toy is made from (pick one), what is that?

Today, sex toys can be made from a variety of materials. Some of the materials are polymers and therefore may contain many different types of substances. Other materials, such as silicone or glass , are usually much more inert than polymers and therefore, may represent a good choice for people who are sensitive to certain materials.
If the sex toy is made from a material with a branded or non-elemental name such as Jelly , Cyberskin , Technoskin, Rubber , UR3 and others, it will be nearly impossible to determine what the toy is made from. To ask "what is a "exotico-flubber" cock made from?" is equivalent to asking "what is company A's plastic wrap made from?" The answer is, a patented blend of (pick some fancy marketing language and insert here). Since the "exotico-flubber" toy is not meant for oral consumption and is labeled as "Sold as a Novelty only", there are no requirements for the ingredients to be listed.
Some sex toys are made from single materials such as Glass, Stone, Silicone, Acrylic, Stainless Steele and others. It is much easier to determine what these sex toys are made from. However, even in this situation there is still room for exceptions. There are different grades of Silicone, Glass and Acrylic.
Many people are allergic to Latex. For these people, buying a sex toy made from anything but glass, stone or steele is a gamble of varying risk. Unfortunately, you cannot try a sex toy out and then return it if you have an allergic reaction. If you are allergic to some materials, you may want to find a manufacturer that uses materials you are not allergic to, and stick with them.

I'm allergic to (pick something), what should I do?

First, realize that your choice of sex toys is limited. If you find a sex toy that really turns you on, and it is made of "exotico flubber", you have no idea what is in it and you may have a reaction. You should find out what types of materials you are not allergic to, and then search for sex toys made from those materials. Many web sites now allow you to search for your sex toys by materials. Some materials that are well suited for people who are chemically sensitive are, Silicone, Glass, Stone, Acrylic and Metals.

Can I use a lube made of ABC with a toy made of XYZ?

As sexual lubricants and sex toys become more diverse and more complex in their chemical makeup, the decision of whether or not to use a certain type for sexual lubricant with a particular type of sex toy material becomes more important. The rule of thumb is, "test before you play". For instance, many silicone based lubricants will destroy a sex toy made from Cyberskin or Technoskin in a matter of seconds. A silicone based lubricant may also adversely affect toys made of silicone. Water based lubricants are usually a safe bet when it comes to toys. Before applying a lubricant to your favorite toy, test a little drop on the base of the toy. Once you determine that there is no chemical reaction, you can confidently use that lubricant as much as your sexual desires require.