Cleaning and drying your fleshlight is a crucial part of maintenance and care. Caring for your sex toy ensures that you can use it for a long time and enjoy it. Since this is a personal item, cleaning and drying it will protect it from irritation and illnesses you could get from a dirty sex toy.
Proper drying will also enhance your enjoyment during masturbation as you are not worried about illnesses or irritation during your session.
In addition, seeing black specks and other signs of dirt and mold on your toy can make you nervous and ruin your pleasure. Here is a guide to help you dry your toy correctly after cleaning it.
Why should you dry your fleshlight?
It is essential to clean your fleshlight immediately after use. It ensures your safety and the longevity of your fleshlight. Drying your fleshlight refers to drying it after cleaning and not after use.
Wiping your cum and lube off the toy or allowing it to dry inside your toy is not cleaning and is bad for the toy and your health. Below are reasons you should clean and dry your fleshlight after use.
Prevent infections
When you leave moisture inside your fleshlight, bacteria grow, making you very sick. While you will notice bacteria, you may develop rashes or other signs that you have an infection.
To ensure you do not get sick, dry your fleshlight after cleaning. If you have a partner, you can pass on the infection you get from the fleshlight to them.
Bad odor
If you leave your fleshlight wet, the water will smell bad. That will affect your enjoyment of masturbation as the dirty water will mix in with lube, and the smell will be on you and in the air.
In addition, the bad smell could signify microorganisms growing in the water, which can make you sick.
Mold
Mold is a common problem for people who do not clean their fleshlights properly. If you clean and leave the fleshlight wet, it will develop dark-colored spots in the opening. The mold is thicker inside the toy, which is more wet and dark.
Mold exacerbates respiratory problems, and the mold on your toy can spread to other parts of your home. That can be challenging to remove and make other people in your house quite sick.
In addition, if you use the moldy fleshlight, the mold may irritate your skin and cause itching, which can be very embarrassing.
Remember, you should only dry your fleshlight after cleaning it, not after using it.
Drying it with cum and lube inside will result in a bad smell and an unpleasant masturbation experience. In addition, you may not be able to clean it properly.
How to dry your fleshlight
After cleaning your fleshlight, you need to dry it satisfactorily to avoid problems. Here are some of the ways to ensure that your fleshlight is dry.
Method 1
After washing and rinsing your fleshlight, place it on your radiator or a drying rack to dry it. Make sure you remove the case before doing this. The fleshlight should be upright, not lying on the drying rack. That will ensure the water inside the fleshlight drips out.
It will take a long time to dry, so you need to be patient. If you use the radiator, ensure it is off, as the heat could burn the fleshlight and damage it. Again, ensure that the inside is completely dry before storing it.
Method 2
If you do not have a drying rack or a radiator in your home, you can use a hanger to dry your fleshlight. First, make sure that you have a flexible hanger that you can use. Then, follow these steps to dry your fleshlight after cleaning.
- Begin by bending the hanger around the fleshlight case. Make sure that it is close but not too tight.
- Next, fold the ends to form a loop around the fleshlight.
- Remove the case and tighten the loop.
- Hang the fleshlight in the loop without the case until it dries. Hanging it allows air to circulate and effectively dry the fleshlight. Remember to be patient and allow as much time as possible for the fleshlight to dry.
Method 3
Using an aquarium pump is a little crazy and expensive, but it will help dry your fleshlight very quickly. You can buy an aquarium pump if you have the space and money for a new electrical appliance.
The pump is an excellent way to dry your fleshlight as it does not use heat, so there is no risk of damage. To dry the fleshlight, attach the sleeve to the pump, switch it on and let the air dry the fleshlight. The air will blow through the sleeve and carry any moisture quickly.
Method 4
You can air dry your fleshlight after cleaning. Place it on a clean surface and allow it to dry slowly. You will need to check the progress every few hours to ensure it works. Start by shaking out the water and squeezing your fleshlight.
Next, place it on a towel and leave it in a well-ventilated area of your house. You can leave a window open during summer, and the toy will dry even faster. Please make sure you check that it is completely dry before storage.
Method 5
Another method is using a fan to dry your fleshlight. Turn on the fan and direct air into your fleshlight; it will blow out all the moisture, leaving it dry and clean. Be careful when using this method, and consider buying a small fan instead of a full-size household fan.
Method 6
You can also use car chamois or shammy for short to dry your fleshlight. The shammy is designed to absorb moisture, and you can use it to dry your fleshlight quickly. Roll up the shammy and push it into the fleshlight, which will soak up any moisture.
You will need to squeeze the fleshlight to ensure that the shammy reaches every part of the textured surface inside the fleshlight. Leave for a few minutes, and then remove it. Your fleshlight should be dry and ready for storage.
Method 7
Finally, you can dry your fleshlight using a towel. Use a chopstick to push the lint-free towel into the fleshlight. You can push the towel into the fleshlight by placing the chopstick in the middle and pushing.
Then squeeze the fleshlight sleeve to ensure the towel dries the textured surface inside the sleeve. On the other hand, you can roll the stick into the towel or a microfiber cloth, put it inside the sleeve, and gently squeeze. It will dry the fleshlight and ensure it serves for a long time.
The fastest way to dry a fleshlight
Drying a fleshlight can take a long time, which may be why many guys never wash theirs. They take too long to dry, and one cannot wait. However, there are fast ways to dry your fleshlight.
Using a hairdryer
If you use a hairdryer to dry your fleshlight, it will dry quickly, and you can immediately store it. However, this method is dangerous as the heat from your hair dryer can damage your fleshlight and affect its effectiveness during masturbation.
To use a hair dryer, plug it in and turn it to the cool setting, then point it on the opening of your fleshlight. That warm air will dry the fleshlight quickly, and you can put it back in storage.
Turning it inside out
You can use a towel to dry your fleshlight very fast. Pat the outside dry, gently turn the fleshlight inside out, and use the towel to dry it thoroughly. Ensure you do not leave it inside out, as that will result in large tears around the opening.
Using a tampon
Unlike a microfiber cloth, tampons are more absorbent. If you have tampons in the house, put one in the fleshlight and squeeze. You will need to move the tampon around and squeeze it because tampons are about an inch long.
That said, buying tampons for this use is a bit impractical but if you have them, use them. They will dry your pocket pussy quickly and not leave any moisture inside.
Ways you should never dry your fleshlight.
There are many options to dry something wet. However, some drying methods may not work for your fleshlight, including the following.
Over an open flame
Although it seems fast and effective, drying your fleshlight over an open flame will damage it. The heat will damage the silicone and reduce the longevity of your toy.
In the oven
If you have an oven you rarely use, avoid using it to dry your fleshlight. The heat will damage the fleshlight and affect its effectiveness.
Outdoors
You may be tempted to dry your fleshlight out in the sun. The sun can destroy germs and is free. Unfortunately, the sun’s UV rays will damage the silicone, and your fleshlight will not last long.
It is essential to take good care of your fleshlight. It offers an excellent alternative to traditional masturbation and feels wonderful on your cock. Drying it properly after cleaning will ensure that you are safe when using it and increase its longevity.
