Why Silicone is the Best Dildo Material
Dildos have come a long way since the days of ordering “massagers” from the back pages of magazines. That said, there is still no uniform regulatory framework for the production of sex toys. Sex toys live in a netherworld in which some producers label their products “novelty items”, to avoid scrutiny. Novelty items aren’t subjected to testing, putting the ball in the consumer’s court. Only in 2021 has any effort at producing guidelines been seen, specifically by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
Not everyone’s aware of the health hazards inherent in some sex toy materials. While the presence of dangerous phthalates, paraben, and petroleum have been reduced, it’s difficult to completely manage the processes and behaviors of an international industry with no real consumer protection protocols or regulations. And that’s part of the reason for this post. Your sexual health is important to us, so Top Drawer Toys’ blog is dedicated to sharing pertinent information that educates and protects.
Let’s find out why silicone is the best dildo material and why. But first, let’s review some other popular sex toy materials and their characteristics.
Innocent Looking Jelly
We’ve touched on jelly sex toys briefly in the section above but I have no trouble telling you to avoid this material. The material jelly sex toys is made from is porous. That means that bacteria can be trapped. You can clean it but it will never be as clean as it should be. That’s why Top Drawer Toys advises readers to use a condom with penetrative sex toys made of jelly material.
Another reason jelly is far from the best dildo material is the fact that it contains phthalates, described by the FDA as a “probable human carcinogen”. And because there’s no regulation of the sex toy industry, jelly sex toys contain other chemicals that manufacturers aren’t obliged to share with you.
The price point for toys made from jelly is attractive but the dangers of using them, the fact that colors bleed onto adjacent sex toys and clothing, and the unfortunate reality that they retain odor, should be enough to put you off them. Jelly sex toy material is dangerous to your health, so jelly toys are not as innocent as they look. If you already have one, use it only with a condom.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
The danger of this sex toy material is right in the name. The government of Canada has identified vinyl chloride as a carcinogen and placed it on its Toxic Substances List. A toy may not even bill itself as PVC but still contain the substance.
PVC may be the ideal material for gimp suits, corsets, and Catwoman masks but avoid any sex toy which contains it or is made from it for your own protection. Check the list of ingredients on the package to ensure you’re not buying a health hazard. As the best dildo materials go, PVC is at the bottom of the list with jellies. And if you’re not convinced about any given toy’s integrity, leave it on the shelf.
One of the Best Dildo Materials – Glass
A non-porous material, glass is also body-safe but only when it’s borosilicate glass you’re talking about. Glass can be brittle and brittle means breakage – a most undesirable trait for a sex toy material!
Borosilicate glass, which is made using the substance boron trioxide, is an extremely strong, smooth type of glass which is also heat-resistant. You can expose borosilicate glass to extremes of heat and cold without consequence. This is a body-safe material with no taste or odor, ideal for those whose senses are highly-tuned. Throw this baby in the dishwasher and you’re done!
Body-Safe Stainless Steel
Stainless steel, like glass, is a non-porous sex toy material. Many love it for its smooth, cold, rigidity, bringing sex play a unique sensory flourish. Durable and sleek, sex toys made of stainless steel are easily cleaned in the dishwasher.
While some may bridle at the thought of stainless steel, I would suggest that you not knock it until you’ve tried it. People who enjoy the introduction of varying sensations will love stainless steel. And because it’s body-safe, it’s one of the best dildo materials out there.
The Best Dildo Material of All – Silicone
Silicone is the undisputed champion of sex toy materials. Not only is it smooth and non-porous, silicone also absorbs the heat of your body, making it the most comfortable material for a dildo to be made from. Not everyone digs the sensation of cold steel, so silicone is the right choice for them.
Silicone sex toys are also flexible, another trait that makes them so comfortable. The only condition with silicone is that you need to use an appropriate lube to prevent the degradation of the material. For example, a silicone lube can’t be used with a silicone toy unless the toy is platinum cured. Otherwise, a water or oil-based lube is preferred. Only put your silicone vibrator in the dishwasher if it’s non-motorized. Durable, flexible, body-safe silicone is the best dildo material of all!
Box Rocker – Created from the Best Dildo Material!
Top Drawer Toys has created the Box Rocker to bring you pleasure like you’ve never experienced before. A revolution in sex toys, Box Rocker is customizable to your desires, allowing you to finely control the action. And it’s made from silicone, the sex toy material preferred by most!
With a shaft made of silicone, the best dildo material, Box Rocker is a body-safe compromise between a vibrator and a sex machine. But it weighs under 2 pounds, making it mobile and imminently flexible. And Box Rocker is also discreetly whisper-quiet!
Use Box Rocker’s hands-free strap to set your sex play free, standing, squatting, sitting, or walking around. You can even use Box Rocker in the shower, with its water-resistant design.
Set the vibe to your frequency! Then, set the depth of thrust from between .5” and 3.5”. And when you find your perfect combination of settings, you’ve discovered a pleasure ally like no other. Get to know Box Rocker, then experience this innovative sex toy for yourself. Body-safe and customizable to your sexual agenda, Box Rocker stands ready to rock your world!