Every sex toy you have requires good cleaning and maintenance. These ensure the toy functions correctly and serves you for a very long time. Poorly cleaned and maintained sex toys can cause infections and also injuries. Therefore, cleaning your butt plug is essential to protecting yourself from injuries and infections.
That is because lube, fake cum and bodily fluids can accumulate on the toy, spread to your pussy, or give you bacterial infection in your arse. In addition, if the toy is damaged, it can cut the delicate skin in and around your anus, causing infections that are difficult and embarrassing to treat. If you have a butt plug, here is a comprehensive guide to cleaning and maintaining it.
What happens when you neglect your butt plug
Taking good care of your sex toys is the responsibility of every person who uses sex toys. Although you use your butt plug for your ass, if not cleaned, dried, and stored properly, it can cause problems. Here are some things that may happen if you do not clean and maintain your anal plug.
Infections
You may contract a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis. You will get sick if the dirty butt plug comes into close contact with your pussy. In addition, if you touch the dirty toy and then use your finger on your pussy, you will probably develop an infection.
If you are rough when using the butt plug and hurt yourself or use too little lube and bruise your ass, the bacteria on the toy will get into the sores and cause a difficult-to-treat infection. For people who share their sex toys with partners, cleaning them is essential.
Leaving your toy unwashed after another person has used it puts you at risk of sexually transmitted infections. For example, if your lover has Chlamydia, and you store the butt plug without cleaning it, then use it, you will get Chlamydia.
Damage the toy
Certain materials used to make sex toys disintegrate when dirt and microorganisms accumulate on them. For instance, toys made of jelly-like substances containing phthalates will disintegrate if not cleaned and dried after use.
The damage is even worse if you are dealing with home made butt plugs.
That can be very bad, especially if bits and pieces of the toy remain in your ass. In addition, the chemicals in the material may seep into your body and adversely impact your health. Cleaning your toy ensures that it lasts longer and does not disintegrate before or during use.
Bad smell
While your toys are private and people cannot see them, they may smell them. For example, if you have several dirty butt plugs stored in your bedroom, people may notice a terrible smell when they come close to your storage area.
The smell may attract flies, which can be embarrassing if your friend or lover sees them. The flies will also spread the germs to other parts of the house, including the kitchen, which can result in a terrible stomach infection.
Mold
The butt plug could get moldy if you clean it but do not dry it correctly. Mold grows on wet surfaces; if you store your toy while wet, mold will grow on it and be very difficult to remove.
In addition, if you store all our toys in the same bag, they will all get moldy and, if improperly cleaned afterward, could make you sick. So make sure you dry your butt plug and store it discreetly in a dry place.
How often should you clean your butt plug?
Clean your butt plug immediately after use. That ensures you clean the dirt easily and quickly. Removing the dirt will be very difficult if you leave the toy dirty.
If you store the butt plug for a long time and want to use it, make sure that you clean it first. That will protect you from any dirt or germs that have accumulated on it in storage. Follow these steps to clean your butt plug.
- Warm some water and add a few drops of mild soap.
- Next, put your butt plug in the water and leave for a few minutes, then use your fingers to massage off the dirt and lubricant. Take your time to ensure you clean all parts of the toy.
- Rinse under running water and then dry thoroughly.
- You can repeat this process if you are not satisfied.
How to clean the butt plug quickly
- If you are in a hurry, rinse the toy under running water, then apply a toy cleaner.
- Massage the toy cleaner onto the toy and then rinse it off.
- You can leave the toy drying on a towel while you do something else.
Drying your sex toy
Drying the toy is as important as cleaning it. As mentioned above, if you do not dry it correctly, mold will grow on it, making you quite sick. So here are some tips for drying your butt plug.
Use a towel
You can use a towel to dry your butt plug but ensure it is lint-free. First, wipe the toy carefully to remove any moisture, then wrap it in the towel and leave it for a few minutes to soak up any remaining moisture. Finally, please leave it in a well-ventilated area to air-dry and store.
Hair drier
You can use a hair dryer to dry the toy after cleaning. However, ensure that you hold the dryer at a safe distance and you set it on cool to avoid damaging the toy. After the toy is dry, please leave it in a well-ventilated area to cool down before storing it.
Use a fan
If you are worried about damaging your toy, you can use a fan to dry it. The air from the fan will remove the moisture, leaving your toy clean and dry. After drying, please leave it in a well-ventilated area to air dry for a few minutes, then store it.
Storing your butt plug
After the toy dries, put it in a butt plug storage bag. Most retailers have these bags in store, and you can buy one for your but plug or put it in a sock. The bag will protect the toy from dust and particles, no matter where you store it. Here are some of the possible places you could put your butt plug.
Underwear drawer
You can place the butt plug in its bag or sock in your underwear drawer. Ensure that you place it under your underwear or in the furthest corner for your privacy.
Top closet shelf
You can put the toy in a shoe box and then place it on a top shelf in your closet. The box will protect the toy from dirt, especially if you rarely clean the shelf.
A pillow
You can put your butt plug in your pillow, making it easily accessible. First, open the pillowcase, place the toy under the pillow, and close it. This method is discreet and clean and ensures you can use the toy as needed.
Tips and tricks to extend the life of your butt plug
Here are useful tips to help you enhance the longevity of your sex toy.
Cleaning it immediately after use.
That will ensure dirt and lube do not try on the toy and become difficult to remove. As mentioned above, dirt building up on the toy can make it disintegrate if it contains Phthalates.
Proper storage
Ensure you store the toy in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. UV rays can damage the silicon often used to make butt plugs.
Water-based lube
You should always use lube when using a butt plug. Water-based lubes are the best choice of lubes for butt plugs. They are easy to clean and do not leave an oily stain on your bed sheets.
Do not boil vibrating plugs.
While boiling seems like a great method to sterilize your toys, it will damage toys with electric parts. That is because boiling will cause water to seep into the electrical parts and damage them.
Butt plug cleaning NO-NOs
Boiling butt plugs
Do not boil your plug, as that may damage the material it is made of or affect its electrical parts.
Bleach
Bleach will damage the material used to make your toy. In addition, if you rinse the toy improperly, some of it may end up in your ass.
Drying in the sun
While the sun is a great way to kill germs, its UV rays can damage the silicon used to make butt plugs. So make sure you do not dry your toy in the sun.
Drying in the oven, microwave, or open flame
Any of these methods will damage the toy and may even cause it to start burning up. Use safe drying methods instead of risking your toy by using an open flame.
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Good care and maintenance are crucial to the longevity and effectiveness of your butt plug. Make sure that you clean your butt plug and dry it carefully. It will ensure that you will use the toy for many years and will not fail.
