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Step 1
Clean your sex toy properly after each use. You should use a sex toy cleaner rather than antibiotic soap. The soap will certainly clean your toy; but, over time, layers of soap scum will form. You will not be able to see them. In them, bacteria can thrive, much like the kind you can see on your shower curtain liner. That bacteria can cause infections. If you share your sex toy, keep the cleaner handy. You should clean the toy after each of you uses it. Remove the batteries and unplug it if you need to, spray it with the cleaner, and rinse with cold water. The only sex toys that do not require sanitation are those made of glass and metal, as those materials are non-porous and bacteria cannot thrive on these surfaces. You need only rinse these toys under hot water. You can also help keep your toy clean by putting a condom on it. If you do, you should still clean it.
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Step 2
Keep extra batteries handy if your sex toy requires them. Also, make sure they are fresh. Old or damaged batteries can damage your sex toy. Make sure you properly remove them and store them in a dry place while you clean your toy. If your toy does not turn on, you probably need to change the batteries. Also make sure the batteries are properly installed. If you have tried new batteries and your vibrator still does not turn on, it might be time to buy a new vibrator. They do wear out with use.
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Step 3
Inspect anal beads carefully before you use them. If your strand is made of jelly and the end sections between beads has worn down, snip that section off and file the new end smooth again with a nail filer. You do not want the strand to break when you're using it. More important to avoid than the loose small beads, which will come out, are any sharp edges which might cut you. Do not share sex toys made of jelly. Only clean jelly toys with cleaner. Jelly is more porous and degradable than latex or plastic. Soap will damage it quickly.
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Step 4
Inspect the handles of your Aneros before you use it. The Aneros is made of non-porous FDA-approved materials. It should last for years. If there is a crack in the handle, do not use it. You do not want it to break completely during use. To prevent undue pressure on the handle when it is not being used, do not leave your Aneros out after use.
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Step 5
Understand that some sex toys, like jelly masturbation sleeves, will deteriorate with use. The popular and affordable Blossom Sleeve will last about 50 times until the jelly starts to split. Delicate cleaning and drying and proper storing might give you more use out of it. The Maverick penis sleeve is made of Elastomer, a phthalate-free, hypoallergenic, soft and durable material that will last longer than jelly. Both jelly and Elastomer cannot be fully disinfected. Cleaning with alcohol or other materials to try to do so may hasten the toy's deterioration.
